HP Brio 8500 User Manual
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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide Getting the Most From Your HP Brio PC http://www.hp.com/go/brio... - Page 2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information Important Safety Information It is important that you read the following safety information before you set up and use your computer. General Safety Information If you are in any doubt about whether you can lift the equipment safely, do not try to move it without help. -
Page 4: Safety Information For Computers With A Cd-Rom
CD-ROM drive enclosure. The drive should be serviced by qualified personnel only. Do not attempt to make any adjustment to the unit. The HP PC is a Class 1 laser product. Refer to the label on the CD-ROM drive for power and wavelength requirements. - Page 5 Analog Telephone Line To use the HP communication card, you must have an analog telephone line. If you are not sure if you have an analog telephone line or digital line, have it verified by the person in charge of your telephone system before you install the modem.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
2. In Business with the HP Brio PC... 9 HP Brio Center ... 10 Registering Your HP Brio PC (only required in North America & Europe) 12 Take a Tour of Your HP Brio PC..14 Finding Information ... 15 Task Helper ... - Page 8 Learn About Your HP Brio PC Support ...35 Need More Help? ...36 Tips on Avoiding Potential Problems ...37 Take Advantage of Disk Partitions ...37 Protect Your HP Brio PC from Power Shortages ...37 Questions & Answers ...38 4. Regulatory and License Information ... 45 Physical Characteristics ...46 Regulatory Information ...47...
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Page 9: The First Steps
Whether you are an experienced user of computers or more of a novice to them, this chapter contains some basic information that will help you become more familiar with your HP Brio PC. - Page 10 The First Steps...
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Page 11: Understanding Your Desktop
Understanding Your Desktop... Once the initial Windows Welcome sequence has finished, double-click on shortcut on the Desktop. Your screen will be similar to that shown below. Minimize Window Various Icons Recycle Taskbar Button Start Button All the features described in this section are standard Windows ones. For further details on any of these... -
Page 12: The Desktop
Icons Icons are small graphical objects that represent a particular feature, area or shortcut of your computer. Double-clicking on them opens that feature. They can be dragged around the desktop, and they can be placed in the recycle bin. -
Page 13: The Hp Brio Center
(only available in certain areas) The window represents HP’s added value software that helps you get the most out of your PC, quickly and efficiently — letting you concentrate on your business, while at the same time being your first point of reference to all questions or problems you might encounter. -
Page 14: The Taskbar
Notification Area Depending on what you are working on with your HP Brio PC, small indicators may appear in the notification area (to the left of the clock). If you are printing, for example, a small printer indicator appears. -
Page 15: The Hp Brio Enhanced Keyboard
The HP Brio enhanced keyboard may not be available in all regions. Note The HP Brio enhanced keyboard has an extra set of buttons on the top right- hand corner. These buttons are configured to perform special tasks such as accessing the HP Brio Center. -
Page 16: A Word On Using The Mouse
The mouse should be considered as a tool that lets you communicate with the programs running on your HP Brio PC — moving the mouse, clicking and double-clicking its buttons all have a specific meaning. Some of these clicking actions always have the same effect, no matter which program you are using —... -
Page 17: In Business With The Hp Brio Pc
In Business with the HP Brio PC This chapter explains some of the ways your HP Brio PC can integrate effortlessly into your business, and keep it running smoothly. -
Page 18: Hp Brio Center
HP Brio Center HP Brio Center The HP Brio Center consists of a menu of different things you might want to do with your HP Brio PC. The choices available to you have been laid out clearly and simply, allowing you to perform tasks with the minimum of effort. Even if you are an experienced PC user, you may be surprised how easy and intuitive the HP Brio Center is. - Page 19 See Task Helper on page 16 for details. communicate and share resources with the world outside your HP Brio PC — such as sending a fax, accessing the Internet, or sharing a printer.
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Page 20: Registering Your Hp Brio Pc (Only Required In North America & Europe)
HP Brio PC when you leave it alone! If your HP Brio PC is fitted with a modem, you can register electronically. The advantage of this is that all details about your computer are automatically sent to the support center. - Page 21 If your HP Brio PC is not fitted with a modem, you register by calling the appropriate telephone number, given in your support details documentation. Make sure you have the following information about your HP Brio PC to hand, •...
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Page 22: Take A Tour Of Your Hp Brio Pc
Take a Tour of Your HP Brio PC... Take a Tour of Your HP Brio PC... Why not take a few minutes to explore your new HP Brio PC, and take the guided tour. As well as demonstrating how you can get the most out of your HP Brio PC, you’ll become familiar with much of the hardware and pre-loaded software,... -
Page 23: Finding Information
You can read through any of the on-line documentation and then print out what you need. And all this is just one click away from within the HP Brio Center! Once you have reached the main Find Information window, simply click on... -
Page 24: Task Helper
In Business with the HP Brio PC Task Helper Task Helper You want to perform a task but don’t know how? No problem! Task Helper helps you perform many of your most important tasks in a no-frills, no-fuss way — direct and to the point. -
Page 25: Try It For Yourself
No problem! • Click on Task Helper in the HP Brio Center. The Task Helper window will appear. In the left-hand side of the window you’ve got the different areas where you might need help. The task in hand is most definitely one concerning Working with Documents and Folders. -
Page 26: Communicating With Others
Communicating with Others Communicating with Others Only HP Brio PCs fitted with a modem card will have access to the communications options in this window. Note Only HP Brio PCs fitted with a network card will have access to the network options in this window. -
Page 27: Setting Up Your Communications Software
Once you have followed the steps below, and have filled in the personal details necessary for your fax and e-mail features to work, you can use your HP Brio PC to communicate with other users, by fax or by e-mail. -
Page 28: Sending A Fax
When you have created a document and want to fax it to someone, you can simply fax it directly from your HP Brio PC. If you have access to a scanner you could even scan in your signature and paste it into your documents. -
Page 29: Enabling & Disabling Fax Reception
And the cost is slashed, to the price typically of a local telephone call. To see how to send or receive e-mail, see Task Helper in the HP Brio Center. Accessing the Internet The Internet —... -
Page 30: Hp Message Sender
Internet site. The address is shown on the front cover of this guide. HP Message Sender Want to leave a note for a colleague? Want to be sure they’ll see it? The HP Message Sender lets you post quick reminder notes (which can contain text and graphics) to anyone else connected to the network. -
Page 31: Sharing Things With Others
Sharing Things with Others Sharing Things with Others This section is only relevant for users who have installed a network card in their HP Brio PC. Note The great advantage of being in any sort of network — be it computers, or a more general company-wide network, is the power to be able to share resources. -
Page 32: Cd-Roms
Alternatively, if your business really only needs one central place where colleagues can share information, then share only one disk drive. To connect to, or share a disk drive, see Task Helper in the HP Brio Center. CD-ROMs If not all colleagues in your business have a CD-ROM drive, you can save costs by sharing the CD-ROM in your HP Brio PC. -
Page 33: Modem
A printer is an ideal resource to share over a network. So when you are not printing, your colleagues can. You can make considerable savings on equipment costs by sharing just one printer. To learn how to connect to and share a printer, see Task Helper in the HP Brio Center. Modem Wouldn’t it be nice if you could reduce telephone and equipment costs in one... -
Page 34: Protecting Your Data
Protecting Your Data Protecting Your Data The data you have on your HP Brio PC may well be the most important for your business. So you really do need to think about protecting it, maintaining it, and making a backup of it. You do all this from Protect Your Data window. -
Page 35: Backing Up Your Work
Hewlett-Packard realizes the devastating effects the loss of data can have on smaller businesses, and has integrated several quick, easy-to-use options into the HP Brio PC. This gives you a peace of mind and security, previously only available to larger companies with a dedicated backup department. -
Page 36: Maintaining Your Hard Disk(S)
• Scan your hard disk for errors — your HP Brio PC comes with a fully featured disk analysis and repair tool that will help you check the integrity of disks, check folders and file system for damage, and repair both disks and file system, if necessary. - Page 37 In Business with the HP Brio PC Protecting Your Data You can also set up your HP Brio PC to ask for a password right at startup. If the correct password is not given after 2 attempts, the machine locks up and must be rebooted.
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Page 39: Fixing Problems And Getting Support
Getting Support You should read this chapter if you are having problems with your HP Brio PC. It has been laid out so that you can easily find information on how to fix common problems yourself, and how to get help when this does not work. -
Page 40: What To Do First
If you are at all unsure about how to perform a task, refer to the multitude of helpful advice within the HP Brio Center — such as Task Helper. Or check the on-line libraries in Find Information. If, however, you are sure there is a problem with your HP Brio PC, read on. -
Page 41: What To Do Next
What to Do Next OK, so you do have a problem with your HP Brio PC. The next step is to do some troubleshooting — by yourself — so that you can both eliminate things, and save yourself time if you need to get technical support. -
Page 42: Online Troubleshooting
This should probably be the first thing you try if you ever have problems. From this area you can perform diagnostics on your HP Brio PC, such as scanning the hard disk(s) for errors, or searching for viruses. It’s simple and intuitive, yet... -
Page 43: Problems Doing A Task
Find Information Think of this as your own personal on-line library of information. It lets you quickly find information on all areas of your HP Brio PC. You Still Have a Problem... OK, you’re still having problems — here’s where you can turn. You’ll be prompted for a few simple details before you are shown how and where to get technical support. -
Page 44: Need More Help
Need More Help? Need More Help? HP makes every effort to provide sufficient information to allow you to solve problems yourself. Before seeking additional support, ensure that your HP Brio PC and its installed accessories are correctly set up as described in the documentation. -
Page 45: Tips On Avoiding Potential Problems
Disk partitions let you split your hard disk into separate areas. Each of these areas appears as a separate drive — for example, C, D, etc. If your HP Brio PC already has disk partitions, you might consider using one partition (other than the C drive, as this is where your system files are stored) for your important data. -
Page 46: Questions & Answers
Start menu, then clicking Restart the computer? • If this does not work, hold down the on/off button on the front of your HP Brio PC for 4 seconds; this shuts off the machine completely. Then turn your HP Brio PC on again. - Page 47 Part of my HP Brio PC Doesn’t Work... I’ve tried installing Consult the guide that accompanies the software or contact the dealer or manufacturer where the software a software was purchased. You can often find the latest information application, but it about your third party software on the Internet.
- Page 48 CD-ROM drive, you can find the anti-virus program in the strangely. What HP Brio Center (click on Protect Your Data). can I do? Tip: Protect your PC from virus infections by setting the antivirus program to run permanently.
- Page 49 • You may, however, have a conflict between the PBX I can’t receive a fax. It is likely that your Inbox on your HP Brio PC is not active or that the auto-answer option is not enabled. Make sure your HP Brio PC is set up to receive faxes.
- Page 50 Task Helper (see page 16). or in your change my settings? Windows documentation that came with your HP Brio I’ve accidently Don’t worry. Windows stores the deleted files in the Recycle Bin on your desktop. To restore your file: deleted files.
- Page 51 Does my PC have Yes — and they’re all accessible from the HP Brio Center. From here you can access tools that will help you fix any any built-in tools to printing, sound, video, and communication problems you help me fix may have.
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Page 53: Regulatory And License Information
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Page 54: Physical Characteristics
Regulatory and License Information Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics The following tables show the physical characteristics of your computer. For further information on technical specifications, refer to the Online Reference Guide supplied with your documentation set. Characteristics (models 83xx) Weight (excluding keyboard and display) Dimensions Footprint Acoustic noise emission... -
Page 55: Regulatory Information
5 Avenue Raymond Chanas - 38053 Grenoble Cedex 09 - FRANCE declares that the product Personal Computer Product Name: Model Number: HP BRIO 83xx and 85xx conforms to the following Product Specifications: International: IEC 950:1991 +A1 +A2 +A3 +A4 Safety: Europe:... - Page 56 • consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Hewlett-Packard’s system verification tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP shielded cables, such as those you receive with your system. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 57 Regulatory and License Information Regulatory Information Changement de la pile Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la pile. Pour votre sécurité, ne jamais essayer de recharger, de démonter ou de brûler l’ancienne pile. La remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé...
- Page 58 TNV: Telecommunications Network Voltage, voltages in compliance with standard EN 60950 criteria. The HP PC communications board is approved only for installation in a ‘host’ computer (PC) and with host attachment, which are either type approved for such apparatus, or covered by a General Approval.
- Page 59 Failure to install the HP PC communications board in accordance with the instructions provided above will invalidate the approval. If you have any doubt as to how to safely install the HP PC communications board correctly within a host chassis, please seek advice from a qualified telecommunications engineer.
- Page 60 Regulatory and License Information Regulatory Information Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. This product contains no user serviceable parts or assemblies.
- Page 61 Regulatory and License Information Regulatory Information L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal.
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Page 62: Hp Software License Agreement
If your computer was shipped with a product recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery 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. - Page 63 Regulatory and License Information HP Software License Agreement SUBLICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION. Customer may not lease, sublicense the software or distribute copies or adaptations of the software to the public in physical media or by telecommunication without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard.
- Page 64 Regulatory and License Information HP Software License Agreement...
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