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Information about Your e-Vectra Information about Your e-Vectra Thank you for purchasing your HP e-Vectra! This Quick User’s Guide provides you with essential information on setup, troubleshooting, and ergonomics. Out of concern for the environment we have kept this guide small. This HP product has been designed to be easy to use.
Information about Your e-Vectra PRODUCT ORDER FORM Title: Part Number: Information CD-ROM for Vectra VL600, VL400 & e-Vectra 5011-8109 Do you want an HP Information CD-ROM? To order your HP Information CD-ROM from the web: 1 Go to www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport, then select Manuals 2 Select your produc duct, then select HP Information CD-ROM To order your HP Information CD-ROM by fax, fill out the order form below and fax it to the following number.
Setting Up Your e-Vectra Setting Up Your e-Vectra Important Ergonomic Information Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices can be associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI) to soft tissues in the hands and arms. If you do experience discomfort or pain while using any computing equipment, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician as soon as possible. Your comfort and safety are our primary concern.
Setting Up Your e-Vectra Connecting the External Power Supply WARNING For your safety always use the AC adapter that came with your product. Always use a power cord in compliance with your national safety standards like the one provided to you by HP. This equipment can be disconnected from the power supply by removing the power cord from the power outlet. This means the equipment must be located close to an easily accessible power outlet.
Setting Up Your e-Vectra Securing Your e-Vectra The HP port control system has been designed to secure your e-Vectra. To attach the port control system: 1 Connect the AC adapter, mouse and keyboard to the rear of the e-Vectra. 2 Feed the monitor cable through the rear of the port control system, then attach the monitor connector to the rear of the e-Vectra. The cables of devices which use the parallel or serial port should also be fed through the rear of the port control system before connecting.
Comfort and Safety Checklist Attaching the Foot Stand 1 Position the footstand on the desk. 2 Lower the front underside of the e-Vectra onto the stand 3 Click the stand into place. Positioning the e-Vectra Always position the e-Vectra to ensure that it has sufficient ventilation — never obstruct or cover the ventilation holes. x > 1.
Comfort and Safety Checklist • Work Surface Height - Your work surface should be height adjustable. To ensure that your work surface is at the correct height, first adjust the height of your chair so that your feet are firmly on the floor. Then adjust the work surface height until your forearms are parallel with this and other input devices.
Comfort and Safety Checklist Hands, Wrists, Forearms - Try to keep your hands wrists and forearms in a relaxed neutral position when using your mouse keyboard or other input devices. For example, while using your keyboard and mouse, rest your forearms (flat) on your desktop. • Legs - Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward. Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs. Make sure there is sufficient room under the work surface for your legs.
Using Your e-Vectra Using Your e-Vectra Power on Status Light (green) Hard Disk Activity Light (amber) on/off button Windows Product ID# Caution Do not cover ventilation holes as this can cause overheating Starting the e-Vectra for the First Time 1 Turn on the monitor first, and then the e-Vectra. 2 The software initialization routine starts.
Solving Problems Solving Problems If Your e-Vectra Does Not Start Properly The e-Vectra Doesn’t Power On Have you checked that... The e-Vectra’s external power supply is properly connected (LED constant green). How ! Connect the AC adapter to a working power outlet, then connect the AC adapter to the rear of the e-Vectra. The Power-On Self Test Displays an Error An on-screen error message or a beep code when the e-Vectra starts up means that there is a configuration problem. Have you checked...
Solving Problems The Monitor Doesn’t Work... The e-Vectra’s power indicator light works but the monitor remains blank Have you checked that... The monitor is switched ON (LED is on). The monitor’s power cord is correctly connected. The monitor (video) cable is correctly connected. The monitor’s brightness and contrast settings are correctly set. How ! ! ! ! Refer to the monitor manual for an explanation of the LED signals (green, orange, or blinking).
Solving Problems The Mouse Doesn’t Work... How Have you checked that... The mouse cable is correctly connected. ! 1 2 3 You are using the correct driver. If you are using HP’s enhanced mouse, ensure that the correct driver is installed. This driver is provided with all Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 and Windows 2000 preloaded systems. ! Download the latest driver from HP’s Web at: You are using the latest BIOS ! Download the latest BIOS from HP’s Web at: The mouse is clean.
HP e-DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics Utility HP e-DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics Utility Note Run e-DiagTools before contacting HP for warranty service. This is to obtain information that will be requested by a support agent. The HP e-DiagTools can help you diagnose hardware-related problems on your HP e-Vectra. For more information about this utility, refer to the Diagtools User's Guide, available on the HP web site in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format.
Support and Information Services Support and Information Services You can learn more about HP service and support from the support Web site: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport. Collecting Information on Your e-Vectra Before Contacting Support Take a piece of paper and note down some of the information mentioned below.
Returning Your e-Vectra for Repair Returning Your e-Vectra for Repair Your hard disk drive has been designed to be easily removed. In the event of system failure, HP Support may advise you to remove your hard disk and return the system unit for repair or replacement. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Always place the drive on a soft surface. Protect the hard disk drive from static electricity by leaving it in its anti-static bag until you are ready to reinstall it.
Returning Your e-Vectra for Repair 5 Lift the rear of the hard drive tray clear of the e-Vectra using the handle. This is to gain access to the data and power connectors. 6 Remove the data and power connectors. 7 Using the handle, lift the hard drive tray out of the e-Vectra. Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Returning Your e-Vectra for 8 Place the hard disk drive tray in an antistatic bag and store it in a safe place. Do not remove the hard disk drive from the drive tray.
HP Hardware Warranty HP Hardware Warranty General This HP Hardware Warranty statement gives you, the 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 legal rights under applicable local law or special written agreement with HP.
HP Hardware Warranty Exclusive Remedy TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT) OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. HP Hardware Warranty Options THESE HP HARDWARE WARRANTY OPTIONS ARE SPECIFIC TO THIS HP HARDWARE PRODUCT.
HP Hardware Warranty Warranty Entitlement Description and Conditions This service will be provided exclusively by your HP Sales and Service Center both in North America and Europe. In other countries, you may either contact your HP Sales and Service Centers or a participating HP Authorized Support Provider. You may be asked for proof of purchase.
HP Customer Care Center Phone Numbers 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 days a week. Elsewhere, it is available during normal office hours.
HP Software Limited Warranty HP Software Limited Warranty THIS HP SOFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL COVER ALL SOFTWARE, INCLUDING OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE, THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU AS PART OF THE HP PRODUCT. IT SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY OTHER SOFTWARE WARRANTY STATEMENT THAT MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS HP PRODUCT OR MAY BE FOUND ONLINE.
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Regulatory Statements Regulatory Statements DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN 45014 Manufacturer's name: HEWLETT-PACKARD France Manufacturer's address: 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas-Eybens 38053 GRENOBLE Cedex 09 -FRANCE Declares that the products: Product Name Personal Computer Model Number(s) HP e- Vectra Conform(s) to the following Product Specifications: SAFETY •International: IEC 60950:1991 +A1 +A2 +A3+A4 • Europe EN 60950:1992 +A1 +A2 +A3 + A4 + A11 ELECTROMAGNETIC
Regulatory Statements FCC (for USA only) Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Recycling Your e-Vectra Warnung Wenn die Batterie nicht korreckt eingebaut wird, besteht Explosionsgefahr. Zu ihrer eigenen Sicherheit sollten Sie nicht versuchen, die Batterie wiederaufzuladen, zu zerlegen oder die alte Batterie zu verbrennen. Tauschen Sie die Batterie nur gegen den gleichen oder ähnlichen Typ aus, der vom Hersteller empfolen wird. Bei der in diesem e-Vectra intergrierten Batterie handeltes sich um eine Lithium-Batterie, die keine Schwermetalle enthält.
Technical Characteristics Technical Characteristics As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency (Windows 98 only). To check power consumption figures, refer to the following table. Technical Characteristics Note Characteristics e-Vectra Weight (configuration with 1 CD-ROM drive, excluding keyboard and display) 3.5 kg (7.7 pounds) Dimensions Width: 8.9 cm (3.5 inches) Height: 24.0 cm (9.4 inches) Depth: 27.2cm (10.
Warranty Entitlement Information (affix label here for other warranty options) 3-year return for repair 3-year return for repair for the central processing unit 3-year free parts exchange service for the keyboard, mouse, hard disk drive and external power supply If You Have a Problem: • Check you have your product receipt • Run HP e-DiagTools (refer to page 15) • Check your Warranty Entitlement (see above) • Contact your local Customer Care Center (refer to page 22) if you are located in North Ame
