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User’s Guide
HP Vectra VA
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legal.fb4 Page ii Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:23 PM Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of th
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title.fb4 Page iii Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:24 PM User’s Guide
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title.fb4 Page iv Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:24 PM Important Safety Information If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not try to move it without help. 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. This PC is disconnected from the power by removing the power cord from the powe
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cob-mtus.toc Page v Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:25 PM Contents 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Unpacking Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connecting Audio Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting the Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Starting and Stopping Your PC. . . . . .
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cob-mtus.toc Page vi Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:25 PM Installing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Main Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Installing Mass Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .
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cob-mtus.toc Page vii Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:25 PM If the Hard Disk Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 If an Accessory Board Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 If Your PC Has a Software Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 If You Have Forgotten Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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cob-mtus.toc Page viii Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:25 PM HP Forum on America Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 HP BBS Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Internet—FTP Library Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Access HP World Wide Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 HP FAXback on Demand—HP FIRST . . . . . . .
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 1 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 2 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Unpacking Your PC Unpacking Your PC 1 When you receive your PC, unpack all the components. WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not try to move it without help. Typical Display Computer Mouse Manuals Two HP CD-ROMs: Keyboard Drivers Documentation 2 Place the PC on a sturdy desk near to easily accessible power outlets, with enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and an
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 3 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connect the mouse, keyboard, and display to the back of the computer. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Tighten the display cable attachment screws. Connect the printer cable to the back of the computer and tighten the attachment screws. Use the connector labeled: • Parallel (25-pin parall
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 4 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Audio Accessories Connecting Audio Accessories Your PC has a Headphones jack and a Microphone jack on the rear panel. An audio Stereo In jack, an audio Stereo Out jack, and a MIDI interface connector are also located on the rear panel. NOTE The internal speaker and the Stereo Out jack on the rear of your PC are deactivated when you use the Headphones jack. The internal speaker is deactivated whe
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 5 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting the Power Cables Connecting the Power Cables 1 Remove the warning label covering the computer’s power connector at the rear of the computer. 2 Check that the correct voltage is selected for your country. (The voltage is set during manufacture, and should be already correct.) 3 Connect the power cables to the display and the computer. (The connectors are shaped to go in one way only.) 4 Connect t
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 6 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC Starting Your PC 1 Before you start your PC, always switch on the display first. 2 Start your PC in one of these ways: • press the power button on the front panel • press the space bar. When you switch on the computer, the computer carries out the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) while the Vectra logo is displayed. If you wish to view the POST details, p
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 7 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Setting Passwords Setting Passwords You can set two passwords, the administrator password and the user password, to provide two levels of protection for your PC. You set both passwords in the Security menu group of the Setup program. Setting an Administrator Password Set the Administrator Password to protect the PC’s configuration in Setup. An Administrator Password can provide a power-on password prompt
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 8 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Setting Passwords Setting a User Password A user password can only be set if an Administrator Password has already been set. Set a User Password to: • provide a power-on password prompt to prevent your PC from being started or used in your absence • start the PC when the keyboard (and mouse) are locked—you must type the password and press to unlock the keyboard (refer to “Power-On Password” in the Admin
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 9 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Using Power Management Using Power Management Power management enables you to reduce the PC’s power consumption when you are not using the PC. To configure power management, to refer to the Power Menu in the HP Setup program. Refer to your operating system documentation for detailed information about the capabilities of your operating system to implement power management. Additional Information and Help
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cobra-m1.fb4 Page 10 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:26 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help 10 English
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cobra-m2.fb4 Page 11 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:28 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC This chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory, accessory boards, and additional disk drives, in your PC.
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cobra-m2.fb4 Page 12 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 3:28 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Accessories You Can Install Accessories You Can Install Please contact your authorized reseller for information about HP accessory part numbers. 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 telecommunications network. Always replace the cover on the PC before switching it on again. Processor Main Memory
