HP (Hewlett-Packard) vl420 manual

hp business pcs quick user’s guide www .hp .com/go/support Use this gui de to: •s e t u p y o u r P C • get w arr anty details Go to www .hp .com/go/vectr asuppor t or ww w .hp.com/go/ e -pcsupport to dow nload dr i ver s and manuals w ith inf ormati on on: •u s i n g y o u r P C • tr oublesh ooting yo ur PC • r epairing y our PC • in[...]

2 Important Safety Information Notice The information contained in this docume nt 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 merc hantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for err[...]

Setting Up and Using Your PC 3 Setting Up and Using Your PC Setting Up and Using Your PC Important Ergonomic Information Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and inpu t devices can be associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI) to soft tissu es in the hands and arms. If you do experience discomfort or pain while using any computing equipm ent[...]

Setting Up and Using Your PC 4 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Multimedia Accessories (if supplied) WA R N I N G T o avo id e lec trical sh ock an d har m to your eye s by l as er li ght, do n ot o pe n th e la se r modul e. Th e l as er m odule sh oul d o nly be se r viced by s er vice pe rso nn el. Do not attempt to ma ke an y ad ju stm e[...]

Setting Up and Using Your PC 5 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting the Power Cord WA R N I N G For your s afe t y always co nn ect eq uipme nt t o a groun ded wall o utl et. A lways us e a power co rd with a p rope rly groun ded p lu g, suc h as t he o n e provid ed wit h th e equip men t, or on e in co mp lian ce with yo ur na tio nal s afe t [...]

Comfort and Safety Checklist 6 Comfort and Safety Checklist Comfort and Safety Checklist Preparing Your Work Environment When using HP computing equipment, it is important that your work environment contributes to your comfort and productivity: • W ork Surface Height - Y our work surface should be height adjustable. T o ensure that your worksurfa[...]

Comfort and Safety Checklist 7 Comfort and Safety Checklist WA R N I N G Various aspects of using mice, keyboard s and other input devices may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Optimi ze your comfort and safety by positioning these devices properly. Your Work Posture Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. T o minim[...]

Using Your PC 8 Using Your PC • Changing tasks frequently will help prevent muscle stiffness. Examples: alternating between keyboarding, reading, writing, filing, and moving around in your work environment, helps you maintain a relaxed posture. Occasionally stretch the muscles in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck and back. Y ou should stretch at [...]

Solving Problems 9 Solving Problems Solving Problems If Your PC Does Not Start Properly If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem The PC Doesn’t Power On Have you checked that... How The PC’s power cord or AC/DC adapter is properly connected.  Connect the power cord or AC/DC adapter to a working power outlet and to the rear of the PC. The Power-On S[...]

Solving Problems 10 Solving Problems You are using the correct driver. This driver is provided with all Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows XP preloaded systems. For other operating systems, refer to your operating system’s documentation.  Download the latest driver from HP’s Web at: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport or www.hp.com[...]

Solving Problems 11 Solving Problems Note The USB mouse is not supported by Windows NT 4.0. If the PC starts but you still have a problem...  Run HP e-DiagTools (refer to page 13 ) . The Mouse Doesn’t Work... Have you checked that... How The mouse cable is correctly connected.  1 Switch off the PC (not necessary with a USB mouse). 2 Plug th[...]

Solving Problems 12 Solving Problems Recovering Your PC’s Hard Disk Contents If you need to recover your PC ’s hard disk, as originally shipped with preloaded operating sy stem, HP drivers and utilities, you can use the recovery CD-ROM(s) provided with the PC. These may be called HP Image Creation & Recovery CD-ROM, HP Image Library & D[...]

HP Hardware Diagnostics 13 HP Hardware Diagnostics HP Hardware Diagnostics Note You are requ este d to ru n e-D iag Too ls befo re co ntac ting H P fo r wa rran ty service . This is to ob tain inf ormation t hat wil l be r equested by a s upport agent. Most HP PC models include hardware di agnostic software called either HP Diagtools or HP e-Diagto[...]

HP Hardware Warranty 14 HP Hardware Warranty HP Hardware Warranty General This HP Hardware W arranty statement gives you, th e customer, express warranty rights from HP , the Manufacturer . Please refer to HP’ s web site for an extensive description of your warranty entitlements. In addition, you may also have other le gal rights under applicable[...]

HP Hardware Warranty 15 HP Hardware Warranty HP Hardware W arranty Options THESE HP HARDWARE WARRANTY OPTIONS ARE SPECIFIC TO THIS HP HARDWARE PRODUCT. THEY COMPLEMENT THE GENERAL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE WARRANTY STATEMENTS FOUND ON HP'S WEB SITE AND SUPERSEDE ANY WARRANTY TERMS (APART FROM BIG DEAL TERMS ON A SEPARATE WARRANTY FLYER) THAT MAY B[...]

HP Hardware Warranty 16 HP Hardware Warranty Warranty entitlement description ON-SITE SERVICE: Description : On-site service for the central processing unit, including free parts exchange and labor , provided by an HP sales and Servi ce Center representative or an HP Authorized Support Provider , during the product warranty period. Obtaining On-sit[...]

HP Customer Care Center Phone Numbers 17 HP Customer Care Center Phone HP Customer Care Center Phone Numbers HP Customer Care Centers can help you solve issues related to HP products and, if necessary , initiate appropriate service procedures. In the U.S.A, telephone support is available 24 hours a day , 7 day s a week. Elsewhere, it is available d[...]

HP Software Limited Warranty 18 HP Software Limited Warranty HP Software Limited Warranty THIS HP SOFTWARE LI MITED WARRANTY SHALL COVER A LL SOFTWAR E, I NCLUDING OPERATING SYSTEM SO FTWARE , THAT IS PROVI DED TO YO U AS PART OF TH E HP PRODUCT. I N CASE OF CONFLI CT BETW EEN HP AND NON-HP WARR ANTY TERMS THESE HP WARRANTY TERMS SHALL PREVAI L. So[...]

HP Software License Agreement 19 HP Software License Agreement HP Software License Agreement Y our HP product contains software programs. CAREFULL Y READ THIS LICE NSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT . RI GHTS IN THE SOFTW ARE ARE OFFERED ONL Y ON THE CONDITION THA T THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO AL[...]

Regulatory Information 20 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Manufacturer's Name: HEWLETT-PACKARD France Manufacturer's Address: 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas - Eybens - 38053 Grenoble Cedex 09 - FRANCE Declares that the product(s): Product Name: Personal Computer Model Number: HP Vectra VL400 DT, MT, SFF HP Vectra VL410 DT, SFF HP V[...]

Regulatory Information 21 Regulatory Information FCC for USA only Federal Comm unicat ions Comm issi on Radio Frequency Int erference St atement Wa r n i n g : HP comp uter sy stems are classified by th e Fede ral Com mun ications Com m ission (FCC ) as class B digi tal dev ices. However, the incl usion of certai n sub-systems such as additi onal c[...]

Regulatory Information 22 Regulatory Information The telephone company may make changes in its faci lit ies, equipment, operati ons, or procedures that coul d affect the operat ion of t he equipment. I f thi s happens, the tel ephone company will provide adv ance notice in order f or you to make the nec essary m od ifications in orde r to m aintain[...]

Regulatory Information 23 Regulatory Information NEW ZEALAND TELECOM WARNINGS General Th e gra nt of a T elep erm it for any item of ter min al eq uip me nt in dicate s on ly tha t T elec om ha s accepted that the item complies with mini mum conditi ons for connection t o its net work. It indi cates no endors ement of the produc t by T el eco m, no[...]

Technical Characteristics 24 Technical Characteristics Notice for Japan Notice for Korea Technical Characteristics Replacing the Battery T o change the battery: 1 Disconnect the PC’ s power cord and remove the cover . 2 Remove the old battery by sliding it from under the retaining clip. 3 Place the new battery in the battery holder ensuring it is[...]

Technical Characteristics 25 Technical Characteristics Contact your dealer for product availability in your country . (1) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 98 and 200 0 only). This value is only achieved when “S uspend to RAM” (S3 mo de) is enabled. To [...]

Technical Characteristics 26 Technical Characteristics Contact your dealer for product availability in your country . (1) Declared values LwAd = LwA + 0.3B(A). (2) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that th is product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is[...]

Technical Characteristics 27 Technical Characteristics Contact your dealer for product availability in your country . (1) Declared values LwAd = LwA + 0.3B(A). (2) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This value is only achieved wh en “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is[...]

Technical Characteristics 28 Technical Characteristics Contact your dealer for product availability in your country . (1) Declared values LwAd = LwA + 0.3B(A). (2) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that th is product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This value is only achiev ed when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) i[...]

Technical Characteristics 29 Technical Characteristics Contact your dealer for product availability in your country . (1) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S 3 mode) is enabled. Suspend to RAM is the default mo[...]

Recycling your PC 30 Recycling your PC Contact your dealer for product availability in your country . (1) As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that th is product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. This value is only achieved when “Suspend to RAM” (S3 mode) is enabled. To enable Suspend to RAM for other PCs, enter th[...]

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Part Number 5970-5270-EN Printed 01/2002 If You Have a Problem: • Check you have your product receipt • Run HP e-DiagT ools (refer to page 13) • Check your W arranty Entitlement (see above) • Contact your local Customer Care Center (refer to page 17) or your HP Authorized Service Provider W arranty Entitlement Information as of January 2002[...]