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HP Vectra VL5 5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide HP Vectra VL 5/xxx...
  • Page 2 U.S. registered trademark of CompuServe Inc. ®, ® ® and Windows® Microsoft , MS-DOS trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a U.S. registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Hewlett-Packard France Commercial Desktop Computing Division 38053 Grenoble Cedex 9 France 1996 Hewlett-Packard Company are U.S. registered...
  • Page 3 User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Always replace the cover on the PC before switching it on again. WARNING To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply. This HP PC is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the laser units. English...
  • Page 5 Help. Then double-click on the help topic “Working in Comfort”. For Windows for Workgroups (Windows 3.11) users, open the Program Manager, open the program group “HPUtils”, and double-click on the “HP User Tools” icon. Then click on “Working in Comfort” in the page tagged “Information”. English...
  • Page 6 English...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Unpacking Your PC ......... 2 Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer .
  • Page 8 Removing and Replacing the Cover ......Removing the Cover ......... Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories .
  • Page 9 HP Summary Screen ........
  • Page 10 HP Forum on CompuServe ........
  • Page 11 HP Network Phone-in Support Service (NPS)....79 Summary..........80 Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters.
  • Page 12 English...

  • Page 13: Setting Up And Using Your Pc

    Setting Up and Using Your PC...

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Pc

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Unpacking Your PC Unpacking Your PC WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not try to move it without help. Typical Computer 1 When you receive your PC, unpack all the components. 2 Place the PC on a sturdy desk near to easily accessible power outlets, with enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other accessories.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Mouse, Keyboard, Display And Printer

    PC. USB is not supported by all operating systems. If the USB drivers are not available on your PC, they can be obtained from HP’s electronic services. Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer...

  • Page 16: Connections For Models With Mga Millennium Video Board

    PC. USB is not supported by all operating systems. If the USB drivers are not available on your PC, they can be obtained from HP’s electronic services. English...

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Network

    (You can find additional information in the online Network Administrator’s Guide.) NOTE If you need a BNC Coax connector to connect to the network, you can install an optional BNC coax adapter (order HP D3979A). Refer to "Installing a BNC Coax Adapter", on page 38. English...

  • Page 18: Connecting Audio Accessories

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Audio Accessories Connecting Audio Accessories If your PC has multimedia capabilities, it will have a Headphones jack and a Microphone jack on the rear panel. An audio Line In jack, an audio Line Out jack, and a MIDI interface connector (“SPK OUT”) are also located on the rear panel.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Power Cables

    Connecting the Power Cables WARNING For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall outlet. Always use a power cable with a properly grounded plug such as the one provided with this equipment or in compliance with your national regulations.

  • Page 20: Your Pc's Hardware Control Panel

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel Your PC’s hardware control panel is on the front of your PC. Power On/Off Volume Control (Optional—see note below) Power On/Off Button Press this button to turn the power on or off to your PC. Hard Disk Activity Light This light glows/flickers when your hard disk drive is being accessed.

  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping Your Pc

    POST has completed. If the Password prompt is displayed, type your password and press able to use the PC. 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC to get the HP to be English...

  • Page 22: Starting The Pc For The First Time

    When the PC is switched on, the Vectra Logo is displayed. The PC performs a Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Press view the POST details in the HP Summary Screen (refer to the "HP Setup Program", on page 66. If an error is detected during the Power-On-Self-Test, the PC will automatically display the error.
  • Page 23 (If necessary, the name of the user can be modified later.) The current date and time. • The type of printer (for example, HP LaserJet 4M). This is shown • on the front of the printer. You also need to enter the connection used by the printer.

  • Page 24: Stopping Your Pc

    Creating Master Diskettes It is very important that you create master diskettes for your preloaded software as soon as possible. HP recommends that you use new diskettes. If you need to restore the preloaded software on your PC, you can use these diskettes to do so.

  • Page 25: Setting Passwords

    Setup program with an Administrator Password, you will have no restrictions. To set an Administrator Password: 1 Start the Setup Program. Refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66. 2 Select the Security menu group. 3 Select the “Administrator Password” submenu.

  • Page 26: Setting A User Password

    Setup program with an Administrator Password, you will have no restrictions. To set a User Password: 1 Start the Setup Program. Refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66. 2 Select the Security menu group. 3 Select the “User Password” submenu.

  • Page 27: 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.
  • Page 28 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help English...

  • Page 29: How To Install Accessories In Your Pc

    How to Install Accessories In Your PC This chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory, accessory boards, and additional disk drives, in your PC.

  • Page 30: Accessories You Can Install

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Accessories You Can Install Accessories You Can Install Video Memory Processor Cache Memory English Up to Four Accessory Boards (Some slots may come with pre-installed boards.) Front-Access Device Shelf 5.25-inch 1.2-MB flexible disk drive Tape Drive Main Memory Modules (32-bit EDO): 8 MB kit (2 x 4 MB modules)

  • Page 31: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    Removing and Replacing the Cover WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover on the PC before switching it on again. Removing the Cover 1 Switch off the display and the PC.

  • Page 32: Moving And Replacing The Power Supply

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Moving and Replacing the Power Supply Moving and Replacing the Power Supply You must move the power supply to access the sockets for the main memory, video memory, processor, battery, or accessory board slots. 1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to a telecommunications network.

  • Page 33: Installing Memory

    Installing Memory CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the PC while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.
  • Page 34 5 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Reconnect all cables and power cords. 6 Check the HP Summary Screen to verify the new configuration. Refer to page 66. English...

  • Page 35: Installing An Optional Cache Memory Module

    5 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and power supply. Reconnect all cables and power cords. 6 Check the HP Summary Screen to verify the new configuration. Refer to page 66. 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC...

  • Page 36: Installing A Video Memory Upgrade (Integrated Video Models)

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Memory Installing a Video Memory Upgrade (Integrated Video Models) If you have an integrated video display, your PC is supplied with 1 MB of video memory on the system board. You can install a pair of video memory modules to increase your available video memory to 2 MB.
  • Page 37 4 Align the video memory module directly over the socket taking care to align the dot on the module with the corner notch on the socket as illustrated in the diagram. Press the memory module completely into the connector Video memory modules must be installed in pairs.

  • Page 38: Upgrading The Mga Millennium Board Memory

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Memory Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory If your PC has the MGA Millennium video board instead of integrated video memory, you can increase its memory from 2 MB to 4 MB to get more colors and better video resolution.
  • Page 39 VGA controller): • OFF for single-screen operation — DEFAULT • ON for dual-screen operation (with a second VGA controller). Contact your HP representative for further information about upgrading the VGA BIOS. VESA Connector 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC...

  • Page 40: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices You can install additional mass storage devices, if you need extra mass storage space for your application software. NOTE You can install a non-IDE hard disk drive or CD-ROM device, but it will need an accessory board and driver software (usually supplied with the device).

  • Page 41: Configuring An Ide Device After Installation

    After installing a second IDE drive, or after installing any flexible disk drive, you will need to verify that your PC has correctly identified the new configuration, by viewing the HP Summary Screen. Refer to the page 66. If the configuration is not correct, run the Setup program to configure the device.

  • Page 42: Installing An Ide Hard Disk Drive In The Rear Shelf

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports two Fast IDE hard disk drives. Refer to the drive’s manuals to see if you must set jumpers or if there is a special installation procedure to follow 1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to a telecommunications network.

  • Page 43: Installing An Ide Hard Disk Drive In The Bottom Shelf

    6 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Reconnect all cables and power cords. 7 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen. Refer to the page 66. Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports two Fast IDE hard disk drives.
  • Page 44 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices 4 Remove the two bezels from the bottom shelf. The bezels snap in and out, and can be removed without any tools. 5 Support the power supply with your hand (to prevent it falling out) and carefully turn the PC onto its side.

  • Page 45: Installing A Tape Drive In The Bottom Shelf

    11 Install any other accessories before replacing the power supply and the cover. Replace the side bezel. Reconnect all cables and power cords. 12 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen. Refer to page 66. Installing a Tape Drive in the Bottom Shelf A tape drive can be installed in the bottom shelf.
  • Page 46 7 Replace the CD-ROM in the middle shelf. 8 Install any other accessories before replacing the power supply and the cover. Reconnect all cables and power cords. 9 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen. Refer to page 66. English...

  • Page 47: Installing Accessory Boards

    Installing Accessory Boards CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment off. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.

  • Page 48: Installing The Board

    VESA connector on the Matrox board (refer to page 27). You may also need to update the Video Submenu (Configuration group) of the HP Setup program (refer to page 66). 9 Install any other accessories before replacing the power supply and the cover.
  • Page 49 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing an Accessory Board (refer to facing page) Step 4: Unscrew and remove the slot cover. Step 5: Slide board into the slot. Step 7: Secure the board. Step 8: Installing a VESA-standard video adapter board. English...

  • Page 50: Installing A Bnc Coax Adapter

    If your PC is supplied with an pre-installed network board with a UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) connector, you can install a BNC Coax connector onto this board. Order HP part number D3979A. Follow this procedure to install a coax adapter connector: 1 Disconnect the PC’s power supply cord and any connection to a...
  • Page 51 To Install a BNC Coax Adapter Step 6: Screw the nut back onto the coax connector. 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing a BNC Coax Adapter Step 3: Remove the metal plug. Step 4: Remove the nut. Step 5: Attach the coax adapter board to the network board.

  • Page 52: Installing An Overdrive Processor

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing an OverDrive Processor Installing an OverDrive Processor You can install an Intel OverDrive your authorized reseller for more details about the availability of the Intel OverDrive processor for your PC. 1 Disconnect the computer power cords from the power outlets, and disconnect the PC from any telecommunications network.
  • Page 53 5 To install the new processor: a Locate the corner markers: • • b Position the processor over the socket, with it’s corner marker facing the corner marker on the socket. c Place the processor into the socket. d Lower the lever to lock the processor into place. e Replace the heatsink and fasten the clip, if the heatsink is not directly attached to the processor.

  • Page 54: Installing The Security Bracket

    2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing the Security Bracket Installing the Security Bracket The security bracket supplied with the computer can be used to fasten the computer to your desk. 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to page 19). 2 Remove the security bracket from the storage position.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Your Pc

    Troubleshooting Your PC This chapter can help you solve problems that you may encounter when using your PC.

  • Page 56: Solving Problems

    "Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services", on page 67. HP Summary Screen The HP Summary Screen provides information about your PC’s current configuration. To view the Summary Screen, press just after your PC is switched on and while the Vectra Logo appears during the Power- on-Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 57: If Your Pc Does Not Start Properly

    If Your PC Does Not Start Properly Use this section if your PC does not start properly when you turn it on, and you experience one of the following symptoms: Your PC’s display is blank and there are no error messages. •...
  • Page 58 3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Does Not Start Properly Check Internal Items If the PC still does not start properly, follow this procedure to check the internal items: 1 Turn off the display, the computer, and all external devices. 2 Unplug all power cords and cables, noting their positions.

  • Page 59: If You Cannot Start Your Pc From A Modem

    If you are running Windows 95 and you have chosen the option to start your PC from a modem, and this option does not work, then you need to change the IRQ setting in the HP Setup program. In the Setup program, go to the Security group, and the “Start-up Center”...
  • Page 60 3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Does Not Start Properly Clearing the PC’s Configuration Memory If the PC then starts, but POST still persists in reporting an error, clear the current configuration memory values and reinstall the built-in default values: 1 Turn off the PC, disconnect the power and cables, and remove the cover.

  • Page 61: If You Cannot Turn Off Your Pc

    Check if you are in a suspend/sleep mode, where by a “power-off” • would risk a loss of information/data (refer to "Power Menu Items", in the HP Setup program —refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66). If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem This section describes what to do if you have problems with your display, disk drives, printer, accessory board, keyboard, or mouse.
  • Page 62 Check that you have entered a password if you have set the keyboard • and mouse to “locked”. You can change this setting in the Setup program. Refer to "Security Menu Items" (refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66). Check that the brightness and contrast controls are properly set.

  • Page 63: If Your Keyboard Does Not Work

    (and mouse). You can change this setting in the Setup program. Refer to "Security Menu Items" (refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66). If Your Mouse Does Not Work Ensure that the mouse is correctly connected.

  • Page 64: If Your Printer Does Not Work

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem If Your Printer Does Not Work Make sure the printer’s power switch is ON. • Verify that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet and the • printer.

  • Page 65: If The Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work

    Check that the flexible disk drive has been enabled in Setup. • Flexible disk drive (refer to “Hardware Protection Submenu • (Security group)” in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup Program", on page 66) Boot on flexible disk drive (refer to "Start-up Center Submenu •...

  • Page 66: If The Hard Disk Does Not Work

    • "Hardware Protection Submenu (Security group) in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup Program", on page 66). There is also an option in the Setup program that lets you disable or enable boot on hard disk drive (refer to "Start-up Center Submenu (Security group)"...

  • Page 67: If The Cd-Rom Drive Has A Problem

    If you intend to boot on CD-ROM, make sure that this option is • enabled in Setup (refer to "Start-up Center Submenu (Security group)" in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup Program", on page 66). For further information refer to the CD-ROM documentation.

  • Page 68: If An Accessory Board Does Not Work

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem If an Accessory Board Does Not Work Carry out the following checks: Ensure the board has been firmly installed in the accessory board • slot. Check that the accessory board has been correctly configured with •...

  • Page 69: If Your Pc Has A Software Problem

    If Your PC Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your Password If you forget the User Password, but not the Administrator password, carry out the following procedure: 1 Switch off the PC. 2 Restart the PC. If the keyboard is locked, enter the administrator password.

  • Page 70: If Your Application Software Does Not Work

    Then check the configuration of the integrated Ethernet interface using the Setup program (refer to "Integrated Network Interface Submenu (Configuration group)" in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup Program", on page 66). Refer also to the online Network Administrator’s Guide.

  • Page 71: If Your Pc Has An Audio Problem

    This might be due to the DMA channel selected. If you hear no output bit or 16-bit Digitized from both the 8-bit and 16-bit digitized sounds, this might be due to an interrupt conflict. Use the HP Setup program or your operating Sounds system’s audio control software to change the audio interface’s DMA channel or IRQ setting.
  • Page 72 3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Has an Audio Problem Humming Noise If the power grounding of your audio components is inadequate, a humming noise may be generated. This may happen if your PC is connected to a hifi system. Plug all devices into adjacent power outlets (outlets within 5 cm / 2 inches of each other), or use line filters.

  • Page 73: Changing The Battery

    Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought them, or to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to HP, so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way.
  • Page 74 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Changing the Battery External Battery You can also install an external battery in the PC (HP part number 1420- 0513), which you can order from your authorized reseller. Install the external battery as follows: 1 After removing the computer’s cover, connect the external battery cable to the battery connector on the system board.

  • Page 75: Technical Information

    Technical Information System Board Switches System Board Switches Switch Switch function: 1 - 4, 7 Processor speed, see next table Password: Open = enabled (default) Closed = disabled / clear User and Administrator passwords Prevents changes to the PC’s configuration (in CMOS) in the Setup program: Open = normal (default—you can change the configuration in the Setup program)) Closed = clear CMOS (to reload Setup defaults and prohibit changes to the Setup program) Keyboard power-on:...

  • Page 76: Power Consumption

    3 Troubleshooting Your PC Technical Information Power Consumption All measurements are in watts (rms). Consumption by Model Number Windows 95 (without disk transfer) Windows 95 (with disk transfer) Suspend NOTE When the PC is turned off with the power button on the front panel, the power consumption falls below 5 Watts, but is not zero.

  • Page 77: Irqs, Dmas, And I/O Addresses Used By Your Pc

    3E8h - 3EFh serial port 3F0h - 3F5h, 3F7h integrated flexible disk controller 3F8h - 3FFh serial port 496h - 497h HP reserved 678h - 67Bh parallel port if ECP mode is selected 778h - 77Bh parallel port if ECP mode is selected...

  • Page 78: Integrated Video Graphic Information

    To Go to the HP While the Vectra logo appears on your display, press you to the HP Summary Screen. The Summary Screen will appear for Summary Screen only a short time. To retain the screen indefinitely (until you decide to...

  • Page 79: Hewlett Packard Support And Information Services

    Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services...

  • Page 80: Introduction

    To ensure that your desktop system maintains its reliability and to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments, HP and a worldwide network of trained and authorized resellers provide a comprehensive range of service and...

  • Page 81: Your Hp Authorized Reseller

    HP Vectra. Authorized HP Resellers can also offer consulting services tailored to your specific needs regarding product development or custom installations, as will third party support services, or the HP Customer Support organization in your country. HP SupportPack HP’s three-year SupportPack is available from your local reseller.

  • Page 82: Hp Support Assistant Cd-Rom

    4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services HP Support Assistant CD-ROM HP Support Assistant CD-ROM HP Support Assistant is a yearly subscription service on two CD-ROMs: one for software; and another one for support documentation. The software CD-ROM is updated monthly and contains the latest HP drivers and utilities.

  • Page 83: Hewlett-Packard Information Services

    The HP Systems Forum on CompuServe is an on-line service, accessible via modem. This service provides information about your HP PC, and allows you to communicate with other HP users through an on-line user forum. HP users share their knowledge and experience with you, and you will be able to ask, or answer, technical questions about your HP Vectra PC, and HP products.

  • Page 84: Hp Forum On America Online

    • This will load the HP Home Page directly onto your screen. In the HP Forum you can ask and answer questions about HP products and you can also download drivers, software application notes, or utilities for HP products.

  • Page 85: Hp Bbs Library

    Set your modem for no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (N, 8, 1). HP World Wide Web Site The HP World Wide Web site gives you access to information about HP, its products, including product data sheets, service and support information, electronic newsletters and technical tips.

  • Page 86: Hp Faxback On Demand-Hp First

    Hewlett-Packard Information Services HP FAXback on Demand—HP FIRST HP FIRST is a service where you can select documents, support and technical information, data sheets and pre-sales information, which are then faxed to you. To access this service, you can use a touch-tone...

  • Page 87: Ordering Drivers And Bios On Diskette

    Contact your authorized HP reseller for assistance in selecting the • appropriate driver. If your reseller is unable to help you, call HP FIRST for the most up- • to-date list of drivers. 4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services...

  • Page 88: Hp Support Services

    HP or HP authorized service outlet. HP telephone support for your Vectra PC is available during the first year of your hardware warranty. This service will also provide technical assistance with the basic configuration and setup of your Vectra PC and for the bundled or pre-loaded operating system.

  • Page 89: Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support

    Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support HP North American Assistance from the HP North American Customer Support Center is available Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Mountain time. Customer Support Center The number is: +1 (970) 635-1000 HP European Customer Assistance from the HP European Customer Support Center is available Support Center Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Central European time.

  • Page 90: Lifeline Telephone Support

    The charge begins AFTER you have been put in contact with a support technician. If your problem is found to be covered by the HP Hardware Warranty, no charge will be applied. In the US please call the appropriate number listed below.

  • Page 91: Hp Network Phone-In Support Service (Nps)

    • increase network uptime. • You can purchase the HP NPS service as an annual contract, billable in advance annually, bi-annually, quarterly, or at an hourly rate. This contract service provides unlimited toll-free access to HP Response Center Engineers (RCEs).

  • Page 92: Summary

    The table below summarizes the services and support available from HP or authorized resellers. Service Covers Period covered Basic Parts and labor for HP Three years from Warranty products: date of purchase. first year on-site, second and third year return to HP.

  • Page 93: Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters

    Should you wish to contact Hewlett-Packard, check your local telephone directory for the HP Sales and Service Office near you. If you cannot find a convenient HP office, you can write to one of the major HP Sales and Service Offices or one of the Worldwide Marketing Headquarters listed here.
  • Page 94 4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters English...

  • Page 95: Glossary

    Glossary 100Base-T Refers to the 100 Mbit/s network technology over category 5 UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable that is compatible with the proposed IEEE 802.3 standard. This technology, which takes the CSMA/CD protocol to 100 MBits/s operation, is also referred to as 802.3u or Fast Ethernet.
  • Page 96 Glossary Double buffering The process of using two frame buffers for smooth animation. Graphical contents of one frame buffer are displayed while updates occur on the other buffer. When the updates are complete, the buffers are switched. Only complete images are displayed, and the process of drawing is not shown.
  • Page 97 Glossary 3-D viewing pipeline, for instance, an object is defined by the application developer in model coordinates; these are mapped to world coordinates, the world coordinates are mapped to normalized device coordinates (NDCs); the NDCs are mapped to device coordinates; and the final picture is displayed.
  • Page 98 Glossary ROM Read-Only Memory. Computer memory used to store parts of the computer’s operating system permanently. ROM chips can contain instructions and data. SCAM SCSI Configured Automatically. A protocol which automatically assigns device IDs to SCSI devices which support SCAM. SCSI Small Computer System Interface.

  • Page 99: Index

    6 problems, 59 defined, 83 BBS library access numbers, 73 BIOS defined, 83 obtaining via HP BBS, 73 obtaining via World Wide Web, 73 ordering by mail, 75 updating video BIOS, 27 defined, 83 cables keyboard, 3 cache...
  • Page 100 78 under warranty, 77 tools required for installation, 2 troubleshooting, 43 true color, 86 unpacking the PC, 2 for HP World Wide Web site, 73 VESA connector, 36 video board flash BIOS, 27 video memory modules installing, 24...
  • Page 101 Regulatory Information and Warranty...

  • Page 102: Regulatory Information

    Manufacturer’s Address: 5 Avenue raymond Chanas 38320 Eybens, FRANCE Declares that the product: Product Name: Personal Computer Model Number: HP Vectra VL 5/xxx, Series 5 Conforms to the following Product Specifications: SAFETY International: Europe: CISPR 22: 1993 /EN 55022: 1994 Class B...
  • Page 103 Remplacer uniquement avec une pile du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par HP. La pile de cet ordinateur est une pile au lithium qui ne contient pas de métaux lourds, néanmoins, afin de protéger l’environnement, il ne faut pas la jeter dans les ordures ménagères mais la rendre au magasin ou vous l’avez achetée, ou revendeur où...
  • Page 104 Notice for the United Kingdom The HP Vectra PC is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to Public Telecommunication Systems within the United Kingdom. Noise Declaration for Germany Lärmangabe nach Maschinenlärmverordnung - 3 GSGV (Deutschland) LpA < 70 db am Arbeitsplatz normaler Betrieb nach EN27779: 11.92.
  • Page 105 If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned to the country of purchase for service.
  • Page 106 Response time for HP on-site service in an HP Service Travel Area is normally next business day (excluding HP holidays) for HP Travel Zones 1-3 (generally 100 miles or 160 Km from the HP office). Response time is second business day for Zones 4 and 5 (200 miles, 320 Km); third business day for Zone 6 (300 miles, 480 Km); and negotiated beyond Zone 6.
  • Page 107 CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided.(ii) The use of any operating system software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA).
  • Page 108 Customer’s remedy shall be a refund or repair. Should HP be unable to replace the media within a reasonable amount of time, Customer’s alternate remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product and all copies.

  • Page 109: Your Hp Vectra Pc Physical Characteristics

    Your HP Vectra PC Physical Characteristics Characteristic Weight (excluding display and 9 kg (20 pounds) keyboard) Dimensions Width: 42 cm (16.5”), Height: 12.5 cm (4.9”), Depth: 39 cm (15.3”) Footprint 0.17 m Storage temperature -40 ºC to 70º (-40 ºF to 158 ºF)
  • Page 110 Part Number D4550-90001 Printed in USA 12/96 Paper not bleached with chlorine...

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