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Quick User’s Guide
Compaq Evo D510 e-pc
Document Part Number: 303399-001
5970-5295-EN
August 2002
This book will help you with the initial hardware and software setup
for the Compaq Evo D510 e-pc.
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page ii Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM © 2002 Compaq Information Technologies, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq Computer Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial error
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page iii Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Contents 1Quick Setup Connecting Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Connecting the Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Using Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Starting Your PC for the First Time . . .
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page iv Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Contents Mouse Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2 Canadian Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM 1 Quick Setup WARNING: Misuse of your personal computer or failure to establish a Å safe and comfortable workstation may result in discomfort or serious injury. Refer to your Safety & Comfort Guide for more information on choosing a workspace and creating a safe and comfortable work environment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For mo
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Quick Setup Connecting Devices Connect the monitor, mouse, and keyboard cables to the personal computer. If you use a network, connect the network cable to the Ethernet RJ-45 Connector. Connectors are color-coded for easy setup. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Typical connectors are shown below: LAN 4 x USB 2.0 USB ↔ serial monitor USB ↔ printer 2 x USB 2.0 WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or dama
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Quick Setup Connecting the Power Cords WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Å Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the personal computer by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the pers
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Quick Setup Customizing the Monitor Display You can manually select or change the monitor brand, model, refresh rates, color, resolution, and power management settings. Right-click on the Windows Desktop, then click Properties to change display settings, or refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility. Protecting Your Software To protect your software from loss or damage, you should keep a backup cop
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Quick Setup Turning Off the PC To properly turn off the personal computer, first shut down the operating system software. In Microsoft Windows operating systems, click Start > Shut Down. To turn off power to the computer in the event that the operating system does not respond to the Shut Down command, press and hold the power button for five seconds. Accessibility Compaq is committed to designing products, services, and programs with
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM 2 Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Overview This chapter is intended for basic troubleshooting only. A comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide is available on the Web at http://www.compaq.com/support. If you choose to use an operating system different than what was shipped with your PC, refer to the following support Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support for additional support that may be available. Helpful Hints If you encounter
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Troubleshooting Reconfigure your computer after installing a non–plug and play option. Refer to “Solving Hardware Installation Problems” on page 2-7 for instructions. Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed. For example, if you have connected a printer, you need to install a printer driver. Take out all removable media from the removable media drives when you turn on your system. CAUTION: When the computer
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Troubleshooting Solving Minor Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution The unit temperature was 1. Unit is in an exceedingly hot exceeded. The fan may environment. Let it cool down. be blocked. 2. Ensure that computer air vents are not blocked and internal fan is running. Contact Compaq authorized reseller or service provider. Power-On Self Test For more detailed help refer to the (POST) displays an troubleshooting information whic
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Troubleshooting Solving Minor Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution The unit temperature was Replace cover and let the computer exceeded because the cool down before attempting to turn computer was functioning on power to the computer. with the cover. Computer appears to Network driver is loaded Establish a network connection, or pause periodically. and no network use Computer Setup or Windows connection is established. Device Ma
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Troubleshooting Solving Minor Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution The keyboard itself is Either replace the keyboard by a defective. known working unit or try the keyboard with another PC. You are not using the Download the latest driver from the correct driver, or you Compaq Web site need to update the driver. www.compaq.com/support (search The keyboard driver is for Evo D510 e-pc). provided with all Windows 2000 and Window
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Troubleshooting Solving Minor Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution The mouse is dirty (does Clean the mouse ball as shown not apply to optical below. mouse). The mouse itself is Replace the mouse by a known defective. working unit or try the mouse with another PC. Your mouse uses Replace the batteries. batteries, and the batteries need to be replaced. 2–6 Quick User’s Guide
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Troubleshooting Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may need to reconfigure the computer when you add or remove hardware, such as an additional diskette drive. If you install a plug and play device, Windows 2000 and Windows XP automatically recognize the device and configure the computer. If you install a non–plug and play device, you must reconfigure the computer after completing installation of the new hardware. In Windows 20
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM A Replacing the Battery The battery that comes with your computer provides power to the real-time clock and has a minimum lifetime of about three years. When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed on your computer. Your computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery. The lifetime of the lithium battery can be extended by plugging the ✎ computer into a live AC wall socket. The lithiu
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evo_d510_e-pc.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 23, 2002 5:10 PM Replacing the Battery Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of N together with the general household waste. In order to forward them to recycling or proper disposal, please use the public collection system or return them to Compaq, their authorized partners, or their agents. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of Ä the computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these proced
