HP e-Vectra Quick User Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick User’s Guide See inside for information on: Setting Up your e-Vectra and more... www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Please return used batteries either to the shop from which you bought them, to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to HP so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in the correct way. Returned batteries will be accepted free of charge.
  • Page 3 Warranty and Support Service • You can order your H P I n f o r m a t i o n C D - R O M from HP’s web site at www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport fax it to the number on the form.
  • Page 4 2 Select y y y y o o o o u u u u r r r r p p p p r r r r o o o o du duc c c c t t t t , then select HP Information CD-ROM To order your H P I n fo r m a t i o n CD-RO M by fax, fill out the order form below and fax it to the following number.
  • Page 5: Important Ergonomic Information

    HP’s ergonomic information before using your e-Vectra. For detailed information, refer to HP’s online version of “Working in Comfort” which is preloaded on your e-Vectra’s hard disk or visit HP’s Working in Comfort Web Site at: www.hp.com/ergo A summary is provided in the “Comfort and Safety Checklist”...
  • Page 6: Connecting The External Power Supply

    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.
  • Page 7 Step 2 4 Lock the port control system (with the key). Step 4 Your e-Vectra is now ready for use. If you want to attach the footstand then refer to “Attaching the Foot Stand” on page 8. Setting Up Your e-Vectra...
  • Page 8: Attaching The Foot 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. Comfort and Safety Checklist Preparing Your Work Environment...
  • Page 9: Your Work Posture

    • slightly below, eye level (up to 15 degrees). W o r k S u r f a c e A rr a n g e m e n t - Make sure that all elements of your HP •...
  • Page 10 I n f o r m a t i o n S o u r c e s listed in the online version of W o r k i n g i n C o m f o r t , preloaded on the hard disk of your HP computing...
  • Page 11 Do not cover ventilation holes as this can cause overheating Starting the e-Vectra for the First Time Do not switch off the e-Vectra while the software is being initialized as this could cause unexpected results. 1 Turn on the monitor first, and then the e-Vectra.
  • Page 12: Solving Problems

    The e-Vectra’s external power supply is properly connected (LED constant green). 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...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Need More Help

    To Recover Your Hard Disk Contents If you need to recover your hard disk, as originally shipped with preloaded operating system, HP drivers and utilities, you can use the CD-ROMs provided with product. For more information, consult the instructions on the CD-ROMs.
  • Page 15: Hp E-Diagtools Hardware Diagnostics Utility

    HP e-Vectra. For more information about this utility, refer to the D i a g t oo l s U s e r ' s G u i d e , available on the HP web site in PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format.
  • Page 16: Support And Information Services

    Any errors during boot (Power-On Self Test). This test checks all installed components. e-Vectra Description See label on the right side of your e-Vectra (when in horizontal position). See label on the right side of your e-Vectra (when in horizontal position). •...
  • Page 17: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    Any shock may damage the drive and prevent it from functioning correctly. 1 Switch off the monitor and e-Vectra. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket. 2 Using the key, unlock the port control system (if installed) and hard drive compartment cover at the rear of the e-Vectra.
  • Page 18: Replacing The Hard Disk

    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.
  • Page 19: Hp Hardware Warranty

    HP Hardware, Accessory or Supply will operate uninterrupted or error- free. During the product warranty period, HP will, within a reasonable time, repair your product or if unable to repair, refund (in the amount of the product purchase price) upon prompt return of the product to your HP Authorized Support Provider or other HP designate.
  • Page 20 Packs, see your HP Sales and Service Office or your reseller for details. Note Neither HP nor any of its designates guarantee that all of the above Warranty Entitlements will be available in your country. Please consult your local HP Sales and Service Office or HP Authorized Support Provider.
  • Page 21 Free parts exchange service for the keyboard, mouse, power supply and hard disk drive, during the three year warranty period. Your product will not be accepted for repair unless you have at first contacted your HP Customer Care Center who will provide instructions on how to return your product for repair. The Customer shall prepay all shipping charges, duty and taxes for products returned to HP for warranty Service.
  • Page 22: Hp Customer Care Center Phone Numbers

    , i t m a y n ee d t o b e r e t u r n e d t o t h e c o un t r y o f p u r c h a s e f o r s e r v i c e . Please check with your local HP Sales and Service Office or HP Authorized Support Provider for more information.
  • Page 23: Hp Software Limited Warranty

    HP Software Ninety-Day Limited Software Warranty HP warrants for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of the purchase that all pre-installed HP software will execute their programming instructions when all files are properly installed. HP does not warrant that the software will be uninterrupted or error free. In case of software failure to execute its programming instructions during the warranty period, customer’s remedy will be the...
  • Page 24: Hp Software License Agreement

    U U U U S S S S E E E E ..Customer may use the software on any one HP product. Customer may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one HP product. Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law.
  • Page 25: Regulatory Statements

    EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, both amended by the Directive 93/68/EEC. 1) The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Systems. 2) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 26: Notice For Canada

    Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Safety Warning for the USA and Canada If the power cord is not supplied with the e-Vectra, select a power cord in accordance with your national electrical specifications.
  • Page 27: Notice For The Netherlands

    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. Batterien und Akkumulatoren gehören nicht in den Hausmüll. Sie verden vom Hersteller, Händler oder deren Beauftragten kostenlos zurückgenommen, um sie einer Verwertung...
  • Page 28: Technical Characteristics

    When the e-Vectra is turned off with the power button on the front panel, the power consumption falls below 3W, but it is not zero. The special on/off method used by these computers considerably extends the lifetime of the power supply. To reach zero power consumption in “off” mode, either unplug the power outlet or use a power block with a switch.
  • Page 30 • Contact your local Customer Care Center (refer to page 22) if you are located in North America or the European Union, or your HP Authorized Service Provider in other countries Paper not bleached with chlorine 3-year return for repair...

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