HP Vectra SERIES Quick User Manual

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  • Page 1 Desktop See inside for information on: Setting Up your PC and more... www.hp.com/go/support...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Please return used batteries either to the shop from which you bought them, to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to HP so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in the correct way. Returned batteries will be accepted free of charge.
  • Page 3: Information About Your Pc

    Out of concern for the environment, we have kept this guide small. This HP product has been designed to be easy to use. If you require further information, you can refer to the HP web site or the HP Information CD-ROM (if you have a Vectra PC), described below.
  • Page 4 2 Select y y y y o o o o u u u u r r r r p p p p r r r r o o o o du duc c c c t t t t , then select HP Information CD-ROM To order your HP Information CD-ROM by fax, fill out the order form below and fax it to the following number. Worldwide Fax Number:...
  • Page 5: Setting Up And Using Your Pc

    HP’s ergonomic information before using your PC. For detailed information, refer to HP’s online version of “Working in Comfort” which is preloaded on your PC’s hard disk or visit HP’s Working in Comfort Web Site at: www.hp.com/ergo A summary is provided in the “Comfort and Safety Checklist”...
  • Page 6: Connecting Multimedia Accessories

    When you are able to hear comfortably and clearly, without distortion, leave the volume in that position. 1 Connect the HP multimedia keyboard to the PC. The connectors are color-coded for easy matching. 2 Connect the microphone and headphones (or amplified speakers) to the keyboard.
  • Page 7: Connecting The Power Cord

    Hewlett-Packard does not support power supply upgrades. Power supply installation information is only intended to assist with the replacement of a defective power supply unit. For you safety, only replace your power supply unit with the one provided by HP Support Services.
  • Page 8: Comfort And Safety Checklist

    Monitor - Place your monitor so that the top of the screen is at, or • slightly below, eye level (up to 15 degrees). Work Surface Arrangement - Make sure that all elements of your HP • PC system for example, monitor, document holder, keyboard, mice and other input devices, and headphones and speakers- are optimally arranged and adjusted to meet your personal requirements.
  • Page 9: Your Work Posture

    Comfort and Safety Checklist Caution Various aspects of using mice, keyboards and other input devices may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Optimize your comfort and safety by positioning these devices properly. Your Work Posture Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize the potential risk for physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you maintain a proper posture.
  • Page 10: Using Your Pc

    Information Sources listed in the online version of Working in Comfort, preloaded on the hard disk of your HP computing equipment or available on the HP web site: www.hp.com/ergo...
  • Page 11: Solving Problems

    Have you checked... The part of your configuration for which the For more detailed help refer to the troubleshooting Power-On Self Test has detected an error. information which is available on HP’s support web site at: www.hp.com/go/support (refer to If you still have a problem.
  • Page 12 Solving Problems You are using the correct driver. This driver is Download the latest driver from HP’s Web at: provided with all Windows NT 4.0, Windows www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport 98 and Windows 2000 preloaded systems. For other operating systems, refer to your operating system’s documentation.
  • Page 13: Need More Help

    To Recover Your PC’s Hard Disk If you need to recover your PC’s hard disk, as originally shipped with preloaded operating system, HP drivers and utilities, you can use the HP Image Creation & Recovery CD-ROM and the HP Image Library &...
  • Page 14: Hp E-Diagtools Hardware Diagnostics Utility

    Note If you are unable to boot from your CD-ROM drive, restart your PC and press F F F F 2 2 2 2 to enter HP’s Setup program. Check the Boot device settings to ensure that your PC can boot from the CD-ROM.
  • Page 15: Hp Hardware Warranty

    HP Hardware, Accessory or Supply will operate uninterrupted or error-free. During the product warranty period, HP will, within a reasonable time, repair your product or if unable to repair, refund (in the amount of the product purchase price) upon prompt return of the product to your HP Authorized Support Provider or other HP designate.
  • Page 16: Obtaining Warranty Service

    Information provided on the back cover of this guide. If you need more information on the content of there warranty entitlements as well as the way to obtain these services, please refer to the HP Warranty and Support Guide available on our web site www.hp.com/go/support.
  • Page 17: International Warranty

    Also, standard warranty service response time is subject to change due to local parts availability. If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it may need to be returned to the country of purchase for service.
  • Page 18: Hp Customer Care Center Phone Numbers

    HP Customer Care Center Phone Numbers HP Customer Care Center Phone Numbers HP Customer Care Centers can help you solve issues related to HP products and, if necessary, initiate appropriate service procedures. In the U.S.A, telephone support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 19: Hp Software Limited Warranty

    HP Software Ninety-Day Limited Software Warranty HP warrants for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of the purchase that all pre-installed HP software will execute their programming instructions when all files are properly installed. HP does not warrant that the software will be uninterrupted or error free. In case of software failure to execute its programming instructions during the warranty period, customer’s remedy will be the...
  • Page 20: Hp Software License Agreement

    U U U U S S S S E E E E ..Customer may use the software on any one HP product. Customer may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one HP product. Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law.
  • Page 21: Regulatory Information

    5 Avenue Raymond Chanas-Eybens 38053 GRENOBLE Cedex 09 - FRANCE Declares that the products: Product Name Personal Computer Model Number(s) HP Vectra VL400 DT, MT, SF HP Vectra VL600 DT, MT HP Brio BA 410 Conform(s) to the following Product Specifications: SAFETY...
  • Page 22 • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Hewlett-Packard’s FCC Compliance Tests were conducted using 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 23 Regulatory Information When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers:  Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.  Perform such activities in the off-peak hours such as early morning or late evenings. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the...
  • Page 24 Regulatory Information on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom’s Specification:- 1. (a) There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and (b) The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt.
  • Page 25: Technical Characteristics

    Technical Characteristics Technical Characteristics As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 98 and Windows 95 only). Operating temperature and humidity ranges may vary depending on the mass storage devices Notes installed.
  • Page 26 Technical Characteristics Characteristics VL400 Desktop PC VL400 Minitower PC VL400 SFFactor PC Weight (configuration with 1 CD-ROM 10 kg (22 pounds) 13.4 kg (29.5 pounds) 8 kg (17.6 pounds) drive, excluding keyboard and display) Dimensions Width: 43.5cm (17.13in.) Width: 20.6cm (8.15in.) Width: 36.6cm (14.4in.) Height: 13.5cm (5.32in.) Height: 46.9cm (18.46in.)
  • Page 28: If You Have A Problem

    18..If You Have a Problem: • Check you have your product receipt • Run HP e-DiagTools (refer to page 14) • Check your Warranty Entitlement (see above) • Contact your local Customer Care Center (refer to page 18) or...

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