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HP Kayak XA05 User Manual

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HP Kayak XA
PC Workstation
User's Guide

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  • Page 1 : cover.fb4 Page 1 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM HP Kayak XA PC Workstation User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. Netscape® is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. SoundBlaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Limited. Hewlett-Packard France Performance Desktop Computing Operation 38053 Grenoble Cedex 9 France 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company...
  • Page 3 ashaki.bk : title.fb4 Page iii Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    ashaki.bk : title.fb4 Page iv Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM Who This Manual Is For This manual is for anyone who wants to: Set up the PC Workstation for the first time. • Configure the PC Workstation. • Add accessories to the PC Workstation. •...
  • Page 5 It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information before using your PC Workstation. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, open the menu in the task bar and select Start Programs-HP Info Then double-click the help topic “Working in Comfort” English...
  • Page 6 ashaki.bk : title.fb4 Page vi Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM English...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    : ashaki.toc Page vii Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation ... . . 1 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation ..21 3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Workstation .
  • Page 8 ashaki.bk : ashaki.toc Page viii Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM viii English...

  • Page 9: Setting Up And Using Your Hp Pc Workstation

    : ashak-1.fb4 Page 1 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation...

  • Page 10: Unpacking Your Kayak Pc Workstation

    1 When you receive your PC Workstation, unpack all of the components. NOTE Device drivers and HP utilities are preloaded on your system and provided on a Drivers, Utilities and Documentation CD-ROM. This CD-ROM also includes tips for re-installing the operating system.
  • Page 11 Most USB accessories are automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached to the PC Workstation. USB accessories are not supported by all operating systems. 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Keyboard Connector (upper)
  • Page 12 Let your network administrator know that you are connecting your PC Workstation to the network. For further instructions on configuring your network connection, refer to the Upgrade and Configuration Guide available on HP’s Web site. Refer also to the online Network Administrator’s Guide (downloadable from HP’s Web site) for further instructions on...

  • Page 13: Connecting Audio Accessories

    MIDI/Joystick connector are located on the backplate of the audio board. Audio board backplate 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation Connecting Audio Accessories NOTE The internal speaker and LINE OUT jack on the audio board backplate...

  • Page 14: Connecting An External Scsi Accessory

    : ashak-1.fb4 Page 6 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation Connecting an External SCSI Accessory (Selected Models Only) WARNING To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise or static, always turn down the volume before connecting headphones or speakers.
  • Page 15 4 Refer to the manual provided with the SCSI accessory to learn how to install any software that may be necessary to use it. The total length of the external SCSI cables should not exceed 3 meters (approximately 10 feet). 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation English...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power Cords

    : ashak-1.fb4 Page 8 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 1 Remove any warning labels that may be covering the computer’s power connector on the rear of the computer.
  • Page 17 : ashak-1.fb4 Page 9 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation Connecting the Power Cords WARNING For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall outlet. Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as the one provided with this equipment, or one in compliance with your national regulations.

  • Page 18: The Maxilife Control Panel

    Power On/Off Button and LED HP MaxiLife and its HP MaxiLife and its LCD helps you diagnose problems with your PC Workstation and provides system information you may need to obtain Liquid Crystal Display support. Press one of the LCD control buttons to display the menu. Use (LCD) required.

  • Page 19: Starting And Stopping Your Pc Workstation

    Initializing Your Software Do NOT switch OFF the PC Workstation while the software is being initialized—this could cause unexpected results. 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation Space-bar . If there is an error in...
  • Page 20 Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation To initialize your software: 1 Turn on the display first, and then the PC Workstation. When the PC Workstation is switched on, the HP PC Workstation’s logo is displayed. The PC Workstation performs a Power-On-Self- Test (POST).

  • Page 21: Using Your Hp Enhanced Keyboard

    HP TopTools Shortcut key Pressing the Menu soft key displays the soft key section of the HP enhanced keyboard on your screen. Click any of the keys on the screen to display the action assigned to an individual key or to change or assign an action to a key.

  • Page 22: Setting Hardware Passwords

    User password, to provide two levels of protection for your PC Workstation. You set both passwords using the menu in the Setup program (refer to “The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program” on page 38). Setting a Password To set a Hardware Administrator or User password: 1 Start the Setup program (refer to “The HP Summary Screen and...

  • Page 23: Using Power Management

    PC Workstation’s activity when it is idle. To configure power management, refer to the Power menu in the Setup program (refer to “The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program” on page 38, for more information).

  • Page 24: Additional Information And Help

    Finding information—where to find information about your PC • Workstation, including links to useful HP Web sites. You can access this information by pressing the Information) key on your HP enhanced keyboard. Refer to “Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard” on page 13. Alternatively, click the Information Working in Comfort—guidance on ergonomic issues.
  • Page 25 The installation and troubleshooting information in the Upgrade and Configuration Guide is more detailed than the information provided in this manual. HP recommends you download and print the Upgrade and Configuration Guide before installing any accessories. 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation...
  • Page 26 : ashak-1.fb4 Page 18 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your HP PC Workstation Additional Information and Help NOTE To view and print the Upgrade and Configuration Guide you will need to have Adobe’s Acrobat Reader installed on your PC Workstation.

  • Page 27: How To Install Accessories In Your Hp Pc Workstation

    : ashak-2.fb4 Page 19 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation This chapter provides summary information about installing accessories in your PC Workstation. For more detailed information, refer to the Upgrade and Configuration Guide, available on HP’s Web site at http://www.hp.com/kayak/support/...

  • Page 28: Supported Hp Accessories

    : ashak-2.fb4 Page 20 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation Supported HP Accessories Supported HP Accessories Main Memory Upgrade DIMM slots for 100 MHz SDRAM: - 32 MB SDRAM (D6521A)

  • Page 29: How To Install Accessories In Your Hp Pc Workstation

    : ashak-2.fb4 Page 21 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM WARNING 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover For your safety, never remove the PC Workstation’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network.
  • Page 30 : ashak-2.fb4 Page 22 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover 1 Ensure that you have installed all your accessories and that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed.

  • Page 31: Moving The Power Supply

    WARNING 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation Moving the Power Supply You can move the power supply unit out of the computer to improve access to the system board and the cables at the rear of the disk drives.
  • Page 32 : ashak-2.fb4 Page 24 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation Moving the Power Supply Replacing the Power 1 Check that all internal cables are safely routed. Supply after Installing 2 Rotate the power supply into the computer.

  • Page 33: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    On selected models, a 16-bit SCSI cable with four 68-pin connectors. 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Connecting Devices If you add an IDE Zip drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, or tape drive, you need to connect it to power and data cables.
  • Page 34 : ashak-2.fb4 Page 26 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your HP PC Workstation Installing Mass Storage Devices Before Installing an Refer to the drive’s installation guide to see if you must set jumpers or if IDE Hard Disk there is a special installation procedure to follow.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Your Hp Pc Workstation

    Troubleshooting Your HP PC Workstation This chapter provides summary information that can help you solve problems you may have when using your PC Workstation. For more detailed information, refer to the Upgrade and Configuration Guide, available on HP’s Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/kayak/support/...

  • Page 36: Using Hp Maxilife To Diagnose Problems

    3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems Your HP LCD can help you to diagnose problems with your PC Workstation, even when you are unable to get your system and monitor working properly.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Your Hp Pc Workstation

    A POST error occurred. Refer to the Upgrade and Configuration Guide for more information. Other Features HP MaxiLife can also be configured to: Display the configuration details of your PC Workstation required to • obtain support (System info). Indicate POST (Power-On Self Test) steps during the power-on •...
  • Page 38 : ashak-3.fb4 Page 30 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems 3 Use required menu item. System Info. System information is displayed on the LCD one screen at a time and should detail the following: •...
  • Page 39 Diagnostics: Done FAIL Exit System errors were detected. You can exit the test session by pressing the 3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Workstation Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems CPU Socket Next Diagnostics: Done Exit No errors were detected.
  • Page 40 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/kayaksupport/. English...
  • Page 41 To produce a complete record of your system’s configuration and test results, you will need to create a Support Ticket. This can then be sent, via email or fax, to your local or HP-dedicated Support Agent. For more information on how to use this utility, refer to the Vectra\ Kayak Hardware Diagnostics User's Guide, available on the HP World Wide Web Site, at http://www.hp.com/go/kayaksupport/.

  • Page 42: If Your Pc Workstation Does Not Start Properly

    If your display is blank and there are no error messages when you turn on your PC Workstation, follow this procedure: 1 Check the LCD screen (refer to “Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems” on page 28). 2 Check external items.

  • Page 43: Replace The Cover

    4 Replace the cover. 5 Reconnect all cables and power cords. 6 Turn on the display and computer. 3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start Properly Reference Ensure they are correctly attached and firmly in place.

  • Page 44: If Your Pc Workstation Has A Hardware Problem

    : ashak-3.fb4 Page 36 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM 3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Workstation If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem This section describes what to do if you have problems with your display, disk drives, printer, accessory boards, keyboard, or mouse.
  • Page 45 \sound If you have difficulties using the Lock key, you should check the • installation and configuration of the HP Lock utility (in the directory on your PC Workstation). If you have difficulties using the TopTools keys, you should check •...

  • Page 46: The Hp Summary Screen And Setup Program

    PC Workstation. 2 While the start-up logo appears on your display, press takes you to the HP Summary Screen. (To go immediately into the Setup program, and bypass the Summary Screen, press retain the screen (until you decide to leave it), press...

  • Page 47: Hewlett Packard Support And Information Services

    ashaki.bk : ashak-5.fb4 Page 39 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services...
  • Page 48 To ensure that your desktop system maintains its reliability and to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments, HP and a worldwide network of trained and authorized resellers provide a comprehensive range of service and support options which are listed below: •...

  • Page 49: Hewlett Packard Support And Information Services

    4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Hewlett-Packard Information Services HP World Wide Web Site The HP World Wide Web site gives you access to information about HP, its products, including product data sheets, service and support information, electronic newsletters and technical tips. You can also download the latest versions of drivers, BIOS and software utilities.
  • Page 50 4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support HP North American Assistance from the HP North American Customer Support Center is available Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Mountain time. Customer Support Center...

  • Page 51: Lifeline Telephone Support

    The charge begins AFTER you have been put in contact with a support technician. If your problem is found to be covered by the HP Hardware Warranty, no charge will be applied. In the US please call the appropriate number listed below.
  • Page 52 Service Contracts English Covers Period Response covered time Parts and labor for HP Three years from Next working day products: date of purchase. for on-site. first year on-site parts & labor; second and third year parts only. Parts and labor for HP First three years.
  • Page 53 LCD, 29 control panel, 10 diagnosing problems, 28 Diags, 30 POST sequence, 29 pre-boot checks, 28 system information, 30 HP Setup program, 38 HP Summary screen, 38 hard disk, 26 information services, 41 initializing software, 12 installing accessories, 19...
  • Page 54 37 mouse, 37 PC Workstation, 27 unpacking the PC Workstation, 2 Upgrade and Configuration Guide, 17 for HP World Wide Web site, 41 USB connectors, 3 voltage selection, 8 Working in Comfort, v World Wide Web access to HP, 41...

  • Page 55: Regulatory Information And Warranty

    ashaki.bk : bckmttr.fb4 Page 47 Wednesday, July 15, 1998 6:13 PM Regulatory Information and Warranty...

  • Page 56: Regulatory Information

    HEWLETT -PACKARD 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas 38053 Grenoble Cedex 09 FRANCE Product Name: HP Kayak XA PC Workstation Kayak XA 6/xxx DT Models: Slot 1 (*) International: IEC 950: 1991+A1+A2+A3 +A4 Europe: EN 60950: 1992+A1+A2+A3 +A4 CISPR 22: 1993 / EN 55022: 1994 Class B...

  • Page 57: Regulatory Information And Warranty

    • connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Hewlett-Packard’s FCC Compliance 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 HP parts service center. HP Telephone Support Services HP Free telephone support for your PC Workstation is available during the first year from date of purchase. This service will also provide technical assistance with the basic configuration and setup of your Kayak PC Workstation and for the bundled or pre-loaded operating system.
  • Page 62 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 63: Physical Characteristics

    asha-bc.fb4 Page 55 Thursday, July 16, 1998 10:30 AM d off. Physical Characteristics Characteristics: Weight (excl. keyboard and display) Dimensions Footprint Storage temperature Storage humidity Operating temperature Operating humidity Acoustic noise emission: Sound Power (idle mode) Sound Pressure (idle mode) Power supply On some models the voltage is selected automatically.
  • Page 64 HP Upgrade and Configuration Guide, downloadable from: http://www.hp.com/go/kayaksupport Troubleshooting and Support HP User’s Guide HP User’s Guide HP Support and Information Services HP Support and Information Services HP Help HPI f Part Number D6738-90001 Printed in EU - 07/98...

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