Quick Setup & Getting Started HP Compaq Business PC Enhanced for Accessibility
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About This Book This guide provides basic information about setting up and maintaining your computer. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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Table of contents 1 Quick Setup Step 1: Unpack the Computer ........................................................................ 1 Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting ............................................................... 2 Step 3: Connect External Devices .................................................................. 3 Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components ....................................................... 4 Step 5: Connect the Power Cords ......................................
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1 Quick Setup Step 1: Unpack the Computer WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD.
Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting Ensure that the voltage select switch for the power supply is set to the correct voltage for your region (115 volts or 230 volts). CAUTION: You should not need to change the voltage setting; however, you should verify that the voltage selection is compatible with your local power specifications. Failure to do so could result in damage to the computer.
Step 3: Connect External Devices Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables. NOTE: Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model.
Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components NOTE: The illustration shown below may look different than your computer model. 1 Optical Drive 7 Headphone Connector 2 Optical Drive Activity Light 8 Microphone Connector 3 5.25" Expansion Bay 9 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 4 3.5" Expansion Bay (optional Media Card Reader shown)1 10 Optical Drive Eject Button 5 Dual-State Power Button 11 Power On Light 6 1 Hard Drive Activity Light The 3.
Step 5: Connect the Power Cords Connect the power cords and monitor cord as shown. Turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the computer.
Step 6: Turn On the Computer and Install the Microsoft Operating System NOTE: If the computer was shipped with Microsoft Windows Vista 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. Fill out the form, click the Begin button, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Step 7: Turn Off the Computer To properly turn off the computer, first shut down the operating system software. In Microsoft Windows XP Professional, click Start > Shut Down. In Microsoft Windows XP Home, click Start > Turn Off Computer. In Microsoft Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the lower right corner of the Start menu, then select Shut Down. The computer automatically shuts down.
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2 Getting Started Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button. 3. Select the All Programs menu. 4. Click on the Windows Update link. In Microsoft Windows XP, you will be directed to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. If you see one or more pop-up windows that ask you to install a program from http://www.microsoft.
Obtain the latest support software, including support software for the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter. 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 create the Recovery Disc Set: 1. Click Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager to open the Backup and Recovery Wizard, then click Next. 2. Select Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to recover the system. 3. Follow the instructions in the wizard. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides two basic recovery methods. The first, recovery of files and folders, operates in Windows.
Finding More Information The following publications are available on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD: ● Quick Setup & Getting Started ● Hardware Reference Guide ● Troubleshooting Guide ● Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide ● Safety & Regulatory Information ● Support Telephone Numbers ● Safety & Comfort Guide NOTE: If you do not have an optical drive capable of reading CDs, you may download the product documentation from the Web at http://www.hp.com/support.
To run the Documentation and Diagnostics CD if it does not run automatically: 1. In Microsoft Windows XP, click Start > Run. In Microsoft Windows Vista, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run. 2. Type X:\autorun.exe_index.html (where X is the drive letter designator for the optical drive) 3. Click OK. Basic Troubleshooting This section concentrates on problems that you might encounter during the initial setup process.
● Wake the computer by pressing any key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system remains in suspend mode for more than four seconds, shut down the computer by pressing and holding the power button for at least four seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. If the system will not shut down, unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it in again. The computer will restart if automatic start on power loss is set in Computer Setup.
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. ENWW ● Run the diagnostics utility (available on some models only). Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. ● Run the hard drive self-test in Computer Setup.
on using HP Backup and Recovery Manager, refer to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. CAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! CD will erase all data on the hard drive. To assist you in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you with self-solve diagnostics. If you need to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature.
