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Quick Setup & Getting Started HP Compaq Business PC...
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No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. Quick Setup & Getting Started HP Compaq Business PC First Edition (January 2007) Document Part Number: 440790-001...
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.
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 ......................5 Step 6: Turn On the Computer and Install the Microsoft Operating System ........
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.
Step 3: Connect External Devices Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables. NOTE: Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model. Power Cord Connector Parallel Connector Voltage Select Switch Monitor Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector Microphone Connector (green) (pink) PS/2 Keyboard Connector Line-Out Connector for (purple)
Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components NOTE: The illustration shown below may look different than your computer model. Optical Drive Headphone Connector Optical Drive Activity Light Microphone Connector 5.25" Expansion Bay USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 3.5" Expansion Bay (optional Optical Drive Eject Button Media Card Reader shown) Dual-State Power Button...
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.
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.
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.
Getting Started 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.
Properties in Microsoft Windows XP or Personalize in Microsoft Windows Vista to change display settings. For more information, refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that came with your monitor. HP Backup and Recovery Manager NOTE: The features described below are only available on systems shipped with Microsoft Windows XP.
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 ●...
the self-help resources at http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter. Helpful Hints If you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general suggestions before taking further action: ●...
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. ● Run the diagnostics utility (available on some models only). Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information.
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If it becomes necessary to call for technical assistance, be prepared to do the following to ensure that your service call is handled properly: ● Be in front of your computer when you call. ● Write down the computer serial number and product ID number, and the monitor serial number before calling.