Starting and Stopping Your PC | HP HEWLET VECTRA VA 6/XXX instruction

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

Starting and Stopping Your PC

Starting and Stopping Your PC

Starting Your PC

1Before you start your PC, always switch on the display first.

2Start 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, press to get the HP Summary Screen. If there is an error in the POST, the error will automatically be displayed.

3If you have set a password in the PC’s Setup program, the password prompt displays after the POST has completed. If the Password

prompt is displayed, type your password and press to be able to use the PC.

Stopping Your PC

To stop the PC, make sure that you have exited all programs and the operating system (if necessary), and then press the power button on the control panel.

Refer to the operating system manual for details of how to exit the operating system.

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HP HEWLET VECTRA VA 6/XXX manual Starting and Stopping Your PC, Starting Your PC

Contents

User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Important Safety Information Who this Manual is For Important Ergonomic Information Page Contents Installing Memory Installing Mass Storage DevicesInstalling Accessory Boards Installing an OverDrive Processor If Your PC Has a Software Problem HP Summary Screen and Setup Program Hewlett-Packard Information Services Setting Up and Using Your PC When you receive your PC, unpack all the components AccessoriesUnpacking Your PC Try to move it without help Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connecting Audio Accessories Down before connecting headphones or speakersVolume control in that position Damage your hearing Connecting the Power Cables Connectors are shaped to go in one way onlyTo grounded outlets PC is as class 1 laser product Starting Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PCStopping Your PC Setting Passwords Setting an Administrator Password Setting a User Password Password, onThen press Action Using Power Management Additional Information and Help Setting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help How to Install Accessories In Your PC Accessory part numbers Accessories You Can InstallBefore switching it on again Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover after Installing AccessoriesRemoving the Cover Removing the Air Flow Guide Main Memory Modules Installing MemoryStatic electricity can damage electronic components How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Memory Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory Switch Use Switch Block to Installing Mass Storage Devices Hard disk drive Drives You install additional devices Configuration Connections to Data Cables Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Install any other accessories, before replacing the cover Not attempt to make any adjustment of the laser unit Connectors are shaped to go in one way only. See InternalConnectors on page 20 for more information about which Connectors to use To Install a Drive Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play Installing Accessory BoardsConfiguring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards Installing the Board Secure the board Installing an OverDrive Processor Processor processor Troubleshooting Your PC Solving Problems HP Summary Screen Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages If Your PC Does Not Start Properly If you are Unable to Change any Values in Setup Action Reference Check all internal cables If a Post Error Message is Displayed Clearing the PC’s Configuration Memory Clear the configuration If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem If Your Keyboard Does Not WorkDisplay Does Not Work Properly Ensure that the keyboard is correctly connected If Nothing is Displayed on the Screen If Your Printer Does Not Work If Your Mouse Does Not WorkEnsure that the mouse is correctly connected If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work If the Hard Disk Does Not Work If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem Not Work If an Accessory Board Does Not Work CD-ROM Drive is Idle If Your PC Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your Password If Your Application Software Does Not Work If the Date and Time are Incorrect If Your PC Has an Audio Problem Humming Noise Changing the Battery From most local stores Troubleshooting Your PC Changing the Battery System Board Switches Technical Information Needed for TroubleshootingBus Switch1 Power Consumption HDD AccessoriesAll measurements are in watts rms 180 MHz 200 MHz Off IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC HP Summary Screen and Setup Program HP Summary Screen Using the HP Setup Program VA/6xxx Copyright 1995 Hewlett-Packard GZ.xx.xx Settings and exit the Setup program I n Troubleshooting Your PC HP Summary Screen and Setup Program Troubleshooting Your PC HP Summary Screen and Setup Program Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Service Means of Access Introduction Your HP Authorized Reseller HP SupportPack HP Support Assistant CD-ROM Region Phone Number Fax Number HP Forum on CompuServe Hewlett-Packard Information ServicesAt the CompuServe ! prompt, type GO HP HP Forum on America Online HP BBS Library HP World Wide Web SiteCountry Number Baud Rate World-Wide Web URL Access Method HP FAXback on Demand-HP FirstHP Audio Tips USA only HP Automated Support Directory Country/Region Europe Ordering Drivers and Bios on DisketteAustralia Asia Pacific HP Support Services Number is +1 970 Hewlett-Packard Telephone SupportCountry Language Local Number Lifeline Telephone Support Number Method of Payment Charge Type HP Network Phone-in Support Service NPS Summary Covered Time Available From Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters AsiaPage Glossary Glossary Index URL Regulatory 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 Setup HP User’s Guide Troubleshooting and Support HP HelpReference HP Help