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HP Vectra VL6 7 User Manual

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  • Page 1 HP Vectra VL series 7 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Matrox Graphics Inc. ®, ® ® and Windows® Microsoft , MS-DOS are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a U.S. registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Hewlett-Packard France Commercial Desktop Computing Division 38053 Grenoble Cedex 9 France 1997 Hewlett-Packard Company...
  • Page 3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Always replace the cover on the PC before switching it on again. To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply. This HP PC is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the laser units. English...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Information ....... . ii 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Unpacking Your PC .
  • Page 6 HP Setup Program ........

  • Page 7: Setting Up And Using Your Pc

    Setting Up and Using Your PC...

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Pc

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Unpacking Your PC Unpacking Your PC WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not try to move it without help. Computer 1 Unpack all the components. 2 Place the PC on a sturdy desk near to easily accessible power outlets, with enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other accessories.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Mouse, Keyboard And Printer

    Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard and Printer Connect the mouse and keyboard to the back of the computer. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Connect the printer cable to the back of the computer and tighten the attachment screws.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Display

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting the Display Connecting the Display Connect the display to the back of the computer. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Tighten the display cable attachment screws. Models with Integrated Video Controller If your PC has an integrated video controller, use the following display connector.

  • Page 11: Connecting To A Network (Some Models Only)

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting to a Network (Some Models Only) Connecting to a Network (Some Models Only) Let your Network Administrator know you are connecting your PC to the network. Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) LAN connector.

  • Page 12: Connecting Audio Accessories (Some Models Only)

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Audio Accessories (Some Models Only) Connecting Audio Accessories (Some Models Only) If your PC has multimedia capabilities, it will have a multimedia front panel and multimedia rear panel. The front panel has a headphone/speaker jack, a microphone jack, and a volume control.
  • Page 13 The multimedia rear panel has an audio Line In jack, an audio Line Out jack, and a MIDI interface connector (“JOYSTICK”). An additional headphone jack and an additional microphone jack is also on the rear panel. NOTE The internal speaker and the Line Out jack on the rear of your PC are deactivated when you use the front panel Headphone jack.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Power Cables

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting the Power Cables Connecting the Power Cables WARNING For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall outlet. Always use a power cable with a properly grounded plug such as the one provided with this equipment or in compliance with your national regulations.
  • Page 15 WARNING If your PC has a voltage selection switch, ensure that the voltage setting is correct for your country before connecting the power supply cord. (To know if your PC has a voltage selection switch, refer to the previous page.) 2 Connect the power cords to the display and the computer.

  • Page 16: Your Pc's Hardware Control Panel

    The hard disk activity light will also work if you install a second IDE hard disk drive (supplied by HP). However, if you replace this drive with a SCSI hard disk drive, the hard disk activity light is not used.

  • Page 17: Starting And Stopping Your Pc

    PC before being able to try again. 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC during start-up to enter the Setup to get the HP Summary Screen. If there to be English...
  • Page 18 When the PC is switched on, the Vectra Logo is displayed. The PC performs a Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Press view the POST details in the HP Summary Screen. If an error is detected during the Power-On-Self-Test, the PC will automatically display the error. You may be prompted to press to start the Setup program to correct the error.
  • Page 19 After Your PC Has Restarted Set the keyboard to a comfortable position. Adjust the display screen’s brightness and contrast to suit your needs. If the picture does not fill the screen or is not centered, adjust it using the controls on the display. Refer to the display’s manual for details.

  • Page 20: Using Power Management

    PC’s activity when it is idle. HP Lock for HP Lock, the HP utility preloaded with Windows NT 4.0, allows you to configure power management, as well as providing other shut down and Windows NT 4.0 security features.

  • Page 21: Additional Information And Help

    For more details about the contents of this kit, refer to page 40. The MIS Kit for your PC is available free of charge on the HP web site http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/ 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC...
  • Page 22 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help English...

  • Page 23: How To Install Accessories In Your Pc

    How to Install Accessories In Your PC This chapter provides summary information about installing accessories in your PC. For more detailed information, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide for your PC (which is part of the MIS Kit described on page 40).

  • Page 24: Accessories You Can Install

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Accessories You Can Install Accessories You Can Install Video Memory Upgrade (Models with Millennium board only) Main Memory Modules (SDRAM): 16 MB kit SDRAM 32 MB kit SDRAM 64 MB kit SDRAM 128 MB kit SDRAM One or Two Free Front-Access Device Shelves Zip Drive...

  • Page 25: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    Removing and Replacing the Cover WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before switching the PC on again. Removing the Cover 1 Switch off the display and the PC.
  • Page 26 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories 1 Check that you have installed all your accessories. 2 Make sure that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed so they will not be entangled when you replace the cover.

  • Page 27: Moving And Replacing The Power Supply

    Moving and Replacing the Power Supply You must move the power supply to access the rear drive shelves and the additional accessory board slot. Moving the Power Supply 1. Disconnect the power supply cord and remove the PC’s cover. 2. Lift the front of the power supply then slide it horizontally out.

  • Page 28: Installing Memory

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Memory Installing Memory CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the PC while you are removing the accessory from the bag.
  • Page 29 4 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Reconnect all cables and power cords. 5 Check the HP Summary Screen to verify the new configuration (To see the HP Summary screen, press during start-up.)
  • Page 30 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Memory Upgrading the Millennium Board Memory If your PC has the Millennium video board, you can increase its memory to get more colors and better video resolution. 1 Switch off the display and computer, and disconnect the power supply cables and any telecommunications cables.

  • Page 31: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    Installing Mass Storage Devices You can install extra IDE mass storage devices such as a supplementary hard disk drive, a Zip drive, a CD-ROM drive, and a tape drive. Up to two hard disk drives can be installed in your PC. NOTE You can install a non-IDE hard disk drive or CD-ROM device, but it will need an accessory board and driver software (usually supplied with the...
  • Page 32 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices CAUTION Handle the hard disk drive with care. Avoid shocks and violent movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive’s internal components. Make sure that you backup your files before you install a hard disk drive. Refer to your operating system documentation for information on how to do this.
  • Page 33 Connecting IDE Devices If you add an IDE Zip drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or tape drive, you need to connect it to power and data cables. The data cables are shown below: Ultra ATA HDD cable Slave (middle) connector Ultra ATA HDD cable Master (end) connector Which Data Connectors...

  • Page 34: Installing Accessory Boards

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Accessory Boards The following table explains which data connectors you should use when you install additional devices. Configuration 1 Hard disk drive 2 Hard disk drives 1 Hard disk drive 1 CD-ROM drive 2 Hard disk drives 1 CD-ROM drive 1 Hard disk drive...
  • Page 35 The PC has four main accessory board slots and one supplementary slot: Slot 1 (the top slot) can be used for a full-length 32-bit PCI board • Slot 2 can be used for either a full-length 32-bit PCI or a full-length •...

  • Page 36: For More Information

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC For More Information At the rear of the PC, unscrew the retaining bracket (you can use a • coin to do this) and remove it. Find a free slot. Some boards may have preferred locations and •...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Your Pc

    Troubleshooting Your PC This chapter provides summary information that can help you solve problems that you may encounter when using your PC. For more detailed information, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide for your PC (which is part of the MIS Kit described on page 40).

  • Page 38: Hp Vectra Hardware Diagnostics Utility

    Agents may request that you do so before offering support. The latest version of this utility can be obtained from HP Electronic Information Services, available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. To access these services you should connect to the HP World Wide Web Site at http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/...

  • Page 39: If Your Pc Has A Hardware Problem

    If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem This section describes what to do if you have problems with your display, keyboard, or mouse. WARNING Be sure to disconnect the power cord and any telecommunication cables from your computer before you remove the cover to check the cable connections or jumper settings.
  • Page 40 3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem If Your Keyboard Does Not Work Ensure that the keyboard is correctly connected to the PC. • Ensure that no keys are stuck on the keyboard. If a key is stuck, •...

  • Page 41: Hp Setup Program

    To Go to the HP While the Vectra logo appears on your display, press you to the HP Summary Screen. The Summary Screen will appear for Summary Screen only a short time. To retain the screen indefinitely (until you decide to...

  • Page 42: Hewlett Packard Support And Information Services

    MIS Kit http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/ The MIS kit for your PC includes: HP Help—the key features of your PC and how to use them (also • available on your hard disk drive). Using Sound—describes how to get the most out of your sound •...
  • Page 43 Regulatory Information and Warranty...

  • Page 44: Regulatory Information

    Manufacturer’s Address: 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas 38053 Grenoble Cedex 09 FRANCE Declares that the product: Product Name: Personal Computer Model Number: HP VECTRA VL 6/XXX series 7 Conforms to the following Product Specifications: SAFETY International: Europe: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B...
  • Page 45 Remplacer uniquement avec une pile du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par HP. La pile de cet ordinateur est une pile au lithium qui ne contient pas de métaux lourds, néanmoins, afin de protéger l’environnement, il ne faut pas la jeter dans les ordures ménagères mais la rendre au magasin ou vous l’avez achetée, ou revendeur où...
  • Page 46 HP can also take your old PC back for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life. HP has a product take-back program in several countries. The collected equipment is sent to one of HP’s recycling facilities in Europe or the USA.
  • Page 47 If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned to the country of purchase for service.
  • Page 48 Response time for HP on-site service in an HP Service Travel Area is normally next business day (excluding HP holidays) for HP Travel Zones 1-3 (generally 100 miles or 160 Km from the HP office). Response time is second business day for Zones 4 and 5 (200 miles, 320 Km); third business day for Zone 6 (300 miles, 480 Km); and negotiated beyond Zone 6.
  • Page 49 CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided.(ii) The use of any operating system software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA).
  • Page 50 Customer’s remedy shall be a refund or repair. Should HP be unable to replace the media within a reasonable amount of time, Customer’s alternate remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product and all copies.

  • Page 51: Physical Characteristics

    For more Operating accurate values, consult the data sheet Operating with HDD access for this PC on HP’s web site. Operating with FDD access Characteristic 9 kg (20 pounds) Width: 43.5 cm (17.1 inches) Height: 13.2 cm (5.2 inches) Depth: 44.6 cm (17.5 inches)
  • Page 52 PC Documentation Roadmap If you want to ... Set up your computer Learn how to use your HP Vectra PC’s hardware and software Learn how to use your operating system Learn how to upgrade your computer by installing accessories Find out about the...

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