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Compaq dc7700 - Convertible Minitower PC Quick Setup & Getting Started

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  • Page 3 Quick Setup & Getting Started Enhanced For Accessibility Business PCs...
  • Page 4 © Copyright 2006, 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The on ly warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
  • Page 5 About This Book Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow WARNING! directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow CAUTION: directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
  • Page 6 About This Book ENWW...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Quick Setup & Getting Started Installing and Customizing the Software ............1 Installing the Operating System ........... 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates ........2 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers ......... 2 Customizing the Monitor Display ..........3 Protecting the Software ..................
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  • Page 9: Quick Setup & Getting Started

    Quick Setup & Getting Started Installing and Customizing the Software If the computer was shipped with Microsoft Windows Vista NOTE: loaded, you will be prompted to register the computer with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. You will see a brief movie followed by an online registration form.

  • Page 10: Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates

    Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on the screen. Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button. Select the All Programs menu. Click on the Windows Update link. In Microsoft Windows XP, you will be directed to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site.

  • Page 11: Customizing The Monitor Display

    Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. To do so, right-click on the Windows Desktop, then click Properties in Microsoft Windows XP or Personalize in Microsoft Windows Vista to change display settings.

  • Page 12: Turning Off The Computer

    To create the Recovery Disc Set: Click Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager to open the Backup and Recovery Wizard, then click Next. Select Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to recover the system. Follow the instructions in the wizard.

  • Page 13: Finding More Information

    Manually forcing the computer off will cause the loss of CAUTION: any unsaved data. To force the computer off manually and bypass the “standby state,” press and hold the power button for four seconds. On some models, you can reconfigure the power button to work in On/Off mode by running Computer Setup.

  • Page 14: Using The Documentation And Diagnostics Cd

    information about diagnostic codes, as well as information on running the diagnostics utility. ● Safety & Regulatory Information Guide (PDF on the CD) Provides safety and regulatory information that ensures compliance with U.S., Canadian, and various international regulations. If you do not have an optical drive capable of reading CDs, NOTE: you may download the product documentation from the Web at http://www.hp.com/support.

  • Page 15: Before You Call For Technical Support

    If the computer is running a Linux operating system, the Documentation and Diagnostics CD will not autorun. To view the documents on the CD, download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader for Linux from www.adobe.com. Before You Call for Technical Support If you are having problems with the computer, try the appropriate solutions below to try to isolate the exact problem before calling for technical support.
  • Page 16 ● Refer to Helpful Hints on page 9 in this guide for more general suggestions. ● Refer to the comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more detailed information. ● Run the Restore Plus CD to restore the original operating system and factory-installed software.

  • Page 17: Helpful Hints

    Helpful Hints If you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general suggestions before taking further action: ● Check that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet. ● Check to see that the voltage select switch (some models) is set to the appropriate voltage for your region (115V or 230V).

  • Page 18: Basic Troubleshooting

    ● Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed. For example, if you are using a printer, you need a driver for that model printer. ● Remove all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before turning it on.
  • Page 19 When the computer is plugged into an AC power WARNING! source, voltage is always applied to the system board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
  • Page 20 Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Computer date and time display is incorrect. Cause Solution Hardware Reference Guide on the Documentation NOTE: Connecting the computer to a and Diagnostics CD for instructions on installing a live AC outlet prolongs the life of the new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or RTC battery.
  • Page 21 Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Cannot remove computer cover or access panel. Cause Solution the wrench-style key or PN 166527-002 for the screwdriver bit key. Poor performance is experienced. Cause Solution Processor is hot. Make sure airflow to the computer is not blocked.
  • Page 22 Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Computer powered off automatically and the Power LED flashes Red two times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing). Cause Solution Processor thermal protection activated:...

  • Page 23: Solving Hardware Installation Problems

    Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) System does not power on and the LEDs on the front of the computer are not flashing. Cause Solution Check to see if the 5V_aux light on the system board is turned on. If it is turned on, then replace the power button harness.
  • Page 24 Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems (continued) A new device is not recognized as part of the system. Cause Solution Power switch of new external device is not turned Turn off the computer, turn on the external device, then turn on the computer to integrate the device with the computer system.
  • Page 25 Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board, you must...

  • Page 26: Interpreting Post Diagnostic Front Panel Leds And Audible Codes

    Table 2 Solving Hardware Installation Problems (continued) Power LED flashes Red ten times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps ten times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Bad option card. Check each option card by removing the cards one at time (if multiple cards), then power on the system to see if fault goes away.
  • Page 27 Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED None Computer in None required. Press any key or move flashes every two Suspend to RAM the mouse to wake the computer. seconds.
  • Page 28 Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes Pre-video memory CAUTION: To avoid five times, once every error. damage to the DIMMs or the second, followed by a system board, you must two second pause.
  • Page 29 Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power LED flashes System powers on Check that the voltage selector, nine times, once every but is unable to boot. located on the rear of the power second, followed by a supply (some models), is set to the two second pause.
  • Page 30 Table 3 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action problem persists, replace the system board. If the 5V_aux light on the system board is not turned on, remove the expansion cards one at a time until the 5V_aux light on the system board turns on.

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