HP Vectra VL 5/xxx manual Using Power Management, Additional Information and Help

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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, refer to "Power Menu Items" in the HP Setup program (refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66).

Refer to your operating system documentation for detailed information about the capabilities of your operating system to implement power management.

This PC’s power management complies with the Energy Star Computers Program initiated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Additional Information and Help

Additional information about your PC is preloaded on your PC’s hard disk drive. This information includes:

•New features—what is new and special about your PC

•Using your PC—simple, “how-to-use” guidelines about using your PC

•Working in comfort—guidance on ergonomic issues

•Inside your PC—describes the basic parts of your PC, how to upgrade, and how to optimize performance

•HP support—similar to chapter 4 in this User’s Guide

•Glossary.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Who this Manual is For Important Safety InformationImportant Ergonomic Information Page Contents Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Accessory BoardsRemoving and Replacing the Cover If Your PC Has a Software Problem Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services HP Setup ProgramGlossary Index Xii Setting Up and Using Your PC Try to move it without help When you receive your PC, unpack all the componentsAccessories Unpacking Your PCConnections for Models with Integrated Video Display Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and PrinterConnections for Models with MGA Millennium Video Board Electronic servicesConnecting to a Network Connecting Audio Accessories Grounded outlet Connecting the Power CablesScsi hard disk drive, this light will not work Press this button to turn the power on or off to your PCYour PC’s Hardware Control Panel Your PC’s hardware control panel is on the front of your PCStarting Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PCInitializing Your Software Starting the PC for the First TimeAfter Your PC Has Restarted Stopping Your PC Creating Master DiskettesSetting an Administrator Password Setting PasswordsAction Setting a User PasswordPassword, on Then pressAdditional Information and Help Using Power ManagementSetting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help How to Install Accessories In Your PC Video Memory Accessories You Can InstallCache Memory Up to Four Accessory Boards Front-Access Device ShelfRemoving the Cover Replacing the Cover after Installing AccessoriesCheck that you have installed all your accessories Removing and Replacing the CoverMoving and Replacing the Power Supply Installing Memory Installing Main MemoryStatic electricity can damage electronic components Refer to All cables and power cordsIdentified here as C is the one closest to the processor Clip and pull the module forward and out of the socketInstalling an Optional Cache Memory Module Upgrade this to 512 KBHandle the accessory as little as possible and with care Installing a Video Memory Upgrade Integrated Video Models To Install Video Memory ModulesAfter Installing a Video Memory Upgrade Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory Switch Use Switch Block to Connecting IDE Devices Installing Mass Storage DevicesExamples of multiple IDE drive combinations Jumper SettingsConfiguring an IDE Device After Installation Configuration Connections to data cablesInstalling an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf Page Tape drive can be installed in the bottom shelf Installing a Tape Drive in the Bottom ShelfPage Installing Accessory Boards Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and PlayConfiguring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards Installing the Board Installing an Accessory Board refer to facing Installing a BNC Coax Adapter Remove the metal plug Remove the nut To Install a BNC Coax AdapterInstalling an OverDrive Processor Processor Cables and power cordsInstalling the Security Bracket Troubleshooting Your PC HP Summary Screen Solving ProblemsIf Your PC Does Not Start Properly Display is Blank and There Are No Error MessagesCorrectly installed If You Cannot Start Your PC from a Modem If a Post Error Message is DisplayedClear the configuration Clearing the PC’s Configuration MemoryIf Your Display is Blurred or Unreadable If Your PC Has a Hardware ProblemIf You Cannot Turn Off Your PC Display Does Not Work ProperlyIf Nothing is Displayed on the Screen Other Display ProblemsEnsure that the mouse is correctly connected If Your Keyboard Does Not WorkIf Your Mouse Does Not Work Ensure that the keyboard is correctly connectedIf Your Printer Does Not Work If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work If the Hard Disk Not WorkIf the Hard Disk Does Not Work CD-ROM Drive is Idle If the CD-ROM Drive Has a ProblemCable connections or jumper settings CD-ROM Drive Does Not WorkIf an Accessory Board Does Not Work If You Have Forgotten Your Password If Your PC Has a Software ProblemIf You Have a Network Problem If Your Application Software Does Not WorkIf the Date and Time are Incorrect No Sound When Running Any Applications If Your PC Has an Audio ProblemSounds MS-DOS Games Give Not enough memory ErrorsChanging the Battery External battery as follows Cable to the battery connector on the system boardStrip supplied System Board Switches Bus Switch1Technical Information All measurements are in watts rms Power ConsumptionIRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC Integrated Video Graphic Information HP Setup ProgramHewlett Packard Support and Information Services Introduction Service Means of AccessHP SupportPack Your HP Authorized ResellerRegion Phone Number Fax Number HP Support Assistant CD-ROMHewlett-Packard Information Services HP Forum on CompuServeAt the CompuServe ! prompt, type GO HP HP Forum on America Online World-Wide Web URL HP BBS LibraryHP World Wide Web Site Country Number Baud RateCountry/Region Access MethodHP FAXback on Demand-HP First HP Audio Tips USA only HP Automated Support DirectoryOrdering Drivers and Bios on Diskette EuropeAustralia Asia Pacific HP Support Services Country1 Language Local Number Hewlett-Packard Telephone SupportCustomer Support Center Number is +1 970Number Method of Payment Charge Type Lifeline Telephone SupportHP Network Phone-in Support Service NPS Covered Time Available From SummaryAsia Hewlett-Packard Marketing HeadquartersPage Glossary Glossary Computer is running as an unattended network server From reflecting back along the cable Index LAN IndexRegulatory Information and Warranty Regulatory Information FCC for USA only Noise Declaration for Germany HP Hardware Warranty Customer Responsibilities HP Software Product License Agreement HP Software Product Limited Warranty Your HP Vectra PC Physical Characteristics Part Number D4550-90001