HP Brio BA300 Quick User Manual
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Summary of Contents for HP Brio BA300
- Page 1 Use this guide to: • set up your PC • get warranty details Go to www.hp.com/go/support to download drivers and manuals with information on: • using your PC • troubleshooting your PC • repairing your PC •...
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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: Setting Up And Using Your Pc
Your comfort and safety are our primary concern. Consequently, we strongly recommend that you read 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: A summary is provided in the “Comfort and Safety Checklist”... -
Page 4: Connecting Multimedia Accessories (If Supplied)
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. The PC’s audio out connector can be lime green (for line out) or orange (for speaker out) if the audio signal is amplified. -
Page 5: 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 your safety, only replace your power supply unit with the one provided by HP Support Services. -
Page 6: 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 7: Your Work Posture
For example, while using your keyboard and mouse, rest your forearms (flat) on your desktop. Legs - Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward. -
Page 8: 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 9: Solving Problems
Connect the power cord or AC/DC adapter to a working power outlet and to the rear of the PC. For more detailed help refer to the troubleshooting information which is available on HP’s support web site at: www.hp.com/go/support (refer to Run HP e-DiagTools Count the number of beeps after the buzzer. - Page 10 Have you checked that... The monitor settings in your PC are compatible with your monitor If the PC starts but you still have a problem... Download the latest driver from HP’s Web at: www.hp.com/go/support Download the latest BIOS from HP’s Web at: www.hp.com/go/support Refer to the monitor manual for an explanation of the LED signals (green, orange, or blinking).
- Page 11 Plug the cable into the correct connector on the back of the PC (color coding is used for easy matching). Switch on the PC. Download the latest driver from HP’s Web at: www.hp.com/go/support Download the latest BIOS from HP’s Web at: www.hp.com/go/support Clean the mouse ball as shown below.
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Page 12: Need More Help
Checking Your PC’s Configuration You can see detailed configuration information on your PC, update your PC’s BIOS or receive hardware failure alerts if you set up the HP TopTools agent on your PC. To set up the HP TopTools agent: Follow the setup instructions that appear in the TopTools pop-up •... -
Page 13: Hp Hardware Diagnostics
3 Select the system to run e-Diag-Tools hardware diagnostics. Note If you are unable to boot from your CD-ROM drive, restart your PC and enter HP’s Setup program by pressing F2 or F8 followed by F2 (depending on your model). Check the Boot device settings to ensure that your PC can boot from the CD-ROM. -
Page 14: 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 15 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.
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Page 16: 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. Please check with... -
Page 17: 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 18: Hp Software Limited Warranty
HP Software warranty • HP warrants for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of 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... -
Page 19: Hp Software License Agreement
COPIES AND ADAPTATIONS. Customer may make copies or adaptations of the software a) for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the use of the software with an HP product so long as the copies and adaptations are used in no other manner. -
Page 20: Regulatory Information
Manufacturer's Address: 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas - Eybens - 38053 Grenoble Cedex 09 - FRANCE Declares that the product(s): Product Name: Personal Computer Model Number: HP Vectra VL400 DT, MT, SF HP Vectra VL410 DT, SF HP Vectra VL420 DT, MT... -
Page 21: Fcc For Usa Only
• 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 22 Regulatory Information The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
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Page 23: Safety Warning For The Usa And Canada
NEW ZEALAND TELECOM WARNINGS General The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services. -
Page 24: Technical Characteristics
Technical Characteristics Notice for Japan Notice for Korea Technical Characteristics Replacing the Battery To change the battery: 1 Disconnect the PC’s power cord and remove the cover. 2 Remove the old battery by sliding it from under the retaining clip. Retaining clip 3 Place the new battery in the battery holder ensuring it is correctly seated with the clips in place. - Page 25 Storage Humidity (*) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 98 and Windows 2000 only). This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is enabled.
- Page 26 (1) LwAd = LwA + 0.3 B (A). (2) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 98 and Windows 2000 only). This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is enabled.
- Page 27 (1) LwAd = LwA + 0.3 B (A). (2) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 98 and Windows 2000 only). This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is enabled.
- Page 28 Storage Humidity (1) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 98 and 2000 only). This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is enabled. To enable Suspend to RAM, enter the PC’s Setup program by pressing F2 during startup and select the Power menu.
- Page 29 Storage Humidity (1) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 98 and 2000 only). This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is enabled. To enable Suspend to RAM, enter the PC’s Setup program by pressing F2 during startup and select the Power menu.
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Page 30: Recycling Your Pc
(1) LwAd = LwA + 0.3 B (A). (2) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 98 and Windows 2000 only). This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is enabled. -
Page 32: If You Have A Problem
This free parts exchange standard warranty also applies to the Power Supply and Hard Drive for the e-pc. If You Have a Problem: • Check you have your product receipt • Run HP e-DiagTools (refer to page 13) • Check your Warranty Entitlement (see above) • Contact your local Customer Care Center (refer to page 17) or...