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HP Vectra VL6 8 User Manual

HP Vectra VL6 8 User Manual

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  • Page 1 HP Vectra VL series 8 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 ®, ® Microsoft , MS-DOS 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 1998 Hewlett-Packard Company ®, Windows®, and Windows NT®...
  • Page 3 User’s Guide PN: D5908-90001...

  • 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

    Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard ......11 Using Your HP Enhanced Mouse ......12 Starting and Stopping Your PC.
  • Page 6 The Downloadable Documentation Kit (MIS Kit) ....18 The Upgrade and Maintenance Guide ......19 Downloading The Upgrade and Maintenance Guide .
  • Page 7 HP Setup Program ........
  • Page 8 English...

  • Page 9: Setting Up And Using Your Pc

    Setting Up and Using Your PC...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Connecting The Mouse, Keyboard, Display And Printer

    Windows 95 (preloaded on some models). 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Display Serial Connector Keyboard (To connect an HP enhanced keyboard, refer to page 5.) Mouse English...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Connecting Multimedia Accessories

    Connecting Multimedia Accessories (Some Models Only) If your PC has multimedia capabilities, it will have an HP enhanced keyboard and a multimedia rear panel. 1 Connect the HP enhanced keyboard to the PC. Black speaker socket NOTE When you connect the black keyboard jack to the rear of the PC, the PC’s internal speaker is deactivated.
  • Page 14 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Multimedia Accessories (Some Models Only) WARNING To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn the volume down before connecting headphones or speakers. Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods may permanently damage your hearing. Before putting on headphones, place them around your neck and turn the volume down.
  • Page 15 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Multimedia Accessories (Some Models Only) 3 Connect any remaining audio accessories, such as a joystick or hi-fi equipment, to the multimedia rear panel. The audio accessories shown here (joystick, musical instrument, and hifi equipment) are not supplied with your PC. English...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Power Cords

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 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 17 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 18: 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 19: Using Your Hp Enhanced Keyboard

    Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard The HP enhanced keyboard has QuickLaunch keys you can use to: Mute or adjust the volume of the audio system • Perform one-touch shortcuts to start applications, open files, or • access Web sites Launch the Internet browser supplied with your system •...

  • Page 20: Using Your Hp Enhanced Mouse

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Using Your HP Enhanced Mouse Using Your HP Enhanced Mouse The HP enhanced mouse has two buttons and a combination button/wheel for powerful, dynamic control of clicking, scrolling and zooming in Windows 95 and Windows NT applications.

  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping Your Pc

    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 22: After Your Pc Has Restarted

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC 4 After the initialization routine has finished, click on OK and the PC will restart. After Your PC Has Restarted Set the keyboard to a comfortable position. Adjust the display screen’s brightness and contrast to suit your needs.

  • Page 23: Starting Your Pc

    POST, the error will automatically be displayed. For more details, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide. (This guide can be downloaded from HP’s web site at http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/ 3 If you have set a password in the PC’s Setup program, the password prompt displays after the POST has completed.

  • Page 24: Stopping Your Pc

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC Stopping Your PC To stop the PC, make sure that you have exited all programs and the operating system (if necessary), and then press the power button on the control panel.

  • Page 25: Using Power Management

    PC’s activity when it is idle. HP Setup Program You can configure power management in the HP Setup program. Refer to “Power Menu Items" in the HP Setup program. (To enter the PC’s Setup program, press Operating System Operating systems such as Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 differ in...

  • Page 26: Additional Information And Help

    The Downloadable Documentation Kit (MIS Kit) HP’s web site allows you to download documentation for your PC. This documentation is contained in a kit called the MIS kit. This kit contains technical documents intended for MIS (Management Information Services) management.

  • Page 27: The Upgrade And Maintenance Guide

    The MIS Kit for your PC is available free of charge on the HP web site http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/ The MIS kit for your PC includes: Using Sound—describes how to get the most out of your sound • system, including configuration and troubleshooting information (also available on the hard disk drive of multimedia models).

  • Page 28: Downloading The Upgrade And Maintenance Guide

    Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 systems. You can also download the Acrobat Reader free of charge from Adobe’s web site. Downloading The Upgrade and Maintenance Guide To download the guide, connect to the HP Vectra Support site at www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport English...

  • Page 29: 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, available on HP’s web site at http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/...

  • Page 30: Accessories You Can Install

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Accessories You Can Install Accessories You Can Install Main Memory Modules: (100 MHz SDRAM only) 32 MB kit SDRAM 64 MB kit SDRAM 128 MB kit SDRAM 256 MB kit SDRAM One or Two Free Front-Access Device Shelves Zip Drive Tape Drive CD-ROM Drive (already installed on some models)

  • Page 31: 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 telecommunication network. Always replace the cover before switching the PC on again. Removing the Cover 1 Switch off the display and the PC.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Cover After Installing Accessories

    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 33: 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. Removing the power supply also improves access to the drive connectors and cables. Moving the Power Supply 1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to a telecommunication network.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Power Supply

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Moving and Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1 Before replacing the power supply, ensure that all new drives have been correctly installed and that all data and power cords are properly connected and correctly routed.

  • Page 35: 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. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.
  • Page 36 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 37: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    IDE mass storage device. For detailed installation instructions, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, available on HP’s web site at 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.
  • Page 38 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Which Data Connectors There are three data cables inside your PC. Two of these are for IDE devices. to Use An Enhanced Ultra ATA IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard •...
  • Page 39 The following table explains which IDE data connectors you should use when you install additional devices. Examples of multiple IDE drive combinations Configuration 1 Hard disk drive 1. Bootable hard disk drive: 2 Hard disk drives 1. Bootable hard disk drive: 2.

  • Page 40: Installing Accessory Boards

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing Accessory Boards 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 computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag.

  • Page 41: Installing The Board

    Installing the Board For instructions on installing an accessory board, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, available on HP’s web site at http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/ Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play Plug and Play is an industry standard for automatically configuring your PC's hardware resources and the accessory boards installed in it.

  • Page 42: Configuring Non-Plug And Play Isa Accessory Boards

    For guidelines on available IRQs and I/O addresses in your PC, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide, available on HP’s web site at http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/ such as Windows 95, can display the IRQs and I/O addresses currently used by your PC.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Your Pc

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

  • Page 44: Hp Diagtools Hardware Diagnostics Utility

    The latest version of this utility can be obtained from HP Electronic DiagTools Utility Information Services, available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. To access these services connect to the HP World Wide Web Site at http://www.hp.com./go/vectrasupport/ English...
  • Page 45 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...

  • Page 46: If Your Pc Does Not Start Properly

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Does Not Start Properly If Your PC Does Not Start Properly If your display is blank and there are no error messages when you turn on your PC, follow this procedure: 1 Check that the computer and display are turned on. (The power light should be illuminated.) 2 Check the display’s contrast and brightness settings.

  • Page 47: 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 48: If Your Keyboard Does Not Work

    4 Ensure that no liquids have been spilled on the keyboard. If this is the case, get your keyboard repaired or replace it. 5 If you are using the QuickLaunch keys of HP’s enhanced keyboard, ensure that you are using the correct driver. This driver is provided with all Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 95 preloaded systems and is...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Hewlett-Packard Support And Information Services

    HP and a worldwide network of trained and authorized resellers provide comprehensive service and support. To learn more about HP service and support, please refer to the support web site: http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/...
  • Page 51 6 help online, 18 HP Lock, 17 HP Setup program, 41 HP Summary screen, 41 HP Support & Information Services, 42 HP Web site, 18 I/O addresses used by your PC, 19 IDE cables, 29 IDE drives, 29 connecting, 29...
  • Page 52 PC, 13 PC, 15 PC for the first time, 13 stopping PC, 16 Summary screen, 41 support HP, 42 system board switches, 19 tape drive installing, 19 technical information, 19 tools required for installation, 2 troubleshooting basic, 35...
  • Page 53 Regulatory Information and Warranty...

  • Page 54: 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 8 Conforms to the following Product Specifications: SAFETY International: Europe: CISPR 22:1993+A1 / EN 55022:1994 Class B...
  • Page 55 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 56 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 57: Hp General Hardware Warranty

    If, during the product warranty period, HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair your product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund (in the amount of the product purchase price) upon prompt return of the product to your authorized HP dealer or other HP designate.
  • Page 58 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT) OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE.

  • Page 59: Hp Software Product License Agreement And Software Product Limited Warranty

    PRODUCT RECOVERY CD-ROM. 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.(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 60 HP product and HP software are used properly. Except as expressly provided above, HP does not warrant that any HP software will operate uninterrupted or error-free. If HP receives notice of a defect in an HP software product during the software product’s warranty period, HP will, at its option and according to the specified warranty: 1.

  • Page 61: Physical Characteristics

    Physical Characteristics Weight (excl. display and keyboard) Dimensions Footprint Storage temperature Storage humidity Operating temperature Operating humidity Power supply Power Consumption Power Consumption (Windows NT 4.0) Operating without input/output Standby NOTE When the PC is turned off with the power button on the front panel, the power consumption falls below 5 Watts, but is not zero.
  • Page 62 Upgrade and Maintenance Guide for this PC http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/ Troubleshooting and Support This manual Troubleshooting Your PC (Summary information only) HP Documentation (MIS) Kit for this PC http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/ Provides training, support, and technical information for this product Part Number D5908-90001 Printed...

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