HP NetVectra N20 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 User’s Guide...
  • Page 4: Important Ergonomic Information

    Important Safety Information Who this Manual is For This manual is for anyone who wants to: • Set up the PC for the first time • Troubleshoot problems on the PC • Find out where to get more information and support. Important Ergonomic Information It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information before using your PC.
  • Page 5 PC, or to HP, so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in a sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
  • Page 6 Important Safety Information English...
  • Page 7: Setting Up And Using Your Pc

    LAN Activity Hard Disk Activity LED Power On Status Light Power On/Off Button Optional CD-ROM Drive Setting Up and Using Your PC Optional Floppy Disk Drive...
  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Pc

    1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Unpacking Your PC Unpacking Your PC English...
  • Page 9 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Mounting Your PC Mounting Your PC You can use your PC as a desktop, with a foot stand (optional) or with an underdesk socket (optional). Attaching the Foot Stand Attaching the Underdesk Socket English...
  • Page 10 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Your PC Accessories Connecting Your PC Accessories WARNING Always turn the volume down before connecting headphones or speakers, to avoid discomfort from unexpected noise or static. Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods of time may permanently damage your hearing. Before putting on headphones, place them around your neck and turn the volume down.
  • Page 11: 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 cord with a properly grounded plug, such as one provided with this equipment, or one in compliance with your national safety standards. This equipment is disconnected from the power by removing the power cord from the power outlet.
  • Page 12: Starting Your Pc For The First Time

    HP Setup Program You can configure power management in the HP Setup program. Refer to “Power Menu Items” in the HP Setup program. (To enter the PC’s Setup program, restart the PC and press Del or F2 during start-up.) Operating System Power Refer to your operating system documentation for information about the power management features provided.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Your Pc

    Troubleshooting Your PC This chapter can help you solve problems that you may encounter when using your PC.
  • Page 14: If Your Pc Does Not Start Properly

    2 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Does Not Start Properly If Your PC Does Not Start Properly If your display is blank and there are no error messages when you turn on your PC, follow this procedure: 1 Check that your PC and monitor are plugged in and turned on. (The power light should be illuminated.) 2 Make sure that all cables and power cords are firmly plugged in.
  • Page 15 If Your Keyboard Does Not Work 1 Ensure that the keyboard is correctly connected to the PC. 2 Ensure that no keys are stuck on the keyboard. 3 Ensure that no liquids have been spilled on the keyboard. 4 If you turn on your PC, the operating system boots, the keyboard is correctly connected and does not work, the power-on password may be set to “keyboard locked”.
  • Page 16: Hp Setup Program

    To Go to the HP Summary While the Hewlett Packard logo appears on your display, press . This will take you to the HP Summary Screen (POST screen). The Screen Summary Screen will appear for only a short time. To retain the screen...
  • Page 17: Working In Comfort

    Thank you for selecting HP computing equipment. To optimize your comfort and productivity, it is important that you set up your work area correctly and use your HP equipment properly. With that in mind, we have developed some set-up and use recommendations for you to follow based on established...
  • Page 18 In addition to the information on RSI given in this chapter, you may also consult the online version of Working in Comfort preloaded on the hard disk of the your HP computing equipment, or visit HP’s Working in Comfort web site at:...
  • Page 19 Typically, the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated, the discomfort? easier it is to resolve. Preparing Your Work When using HP computing equipment, it is important that your work environment contribute to your comfort and productivity. Environment Your Chair...
  • Page 20 3 Working in Comfort Your Work Surface Ideally, you should be able to adjust the height of your work surface. A simple way to ensure your work surface is at the correct height is to first adjust the height of the seat-pan of your chair. With your chair properly adjusted and your feet firmly on the floor, adjust the work surface height until your forearms are parallel to the floor when you have your fingers on the keyboard or other input device.
  • Page 21 • The top of your monitor screen should be at or slightly below eye level. Most HP monitors come with a tilt-and-swivel feature that makes it easy to adjust the screen position. • To avoid obscuring your view, the screen should be positioned perpendicular to your line of sight;...
  • Page 22 3 Working in Comfort • Maintain a comfortable viewing distance to the screen. Most people prefer a viewing distance of approximately 46 to 76 cm (18 to 30 inches), depending on monitor size. Character size and the amount of space available on the work surface can affect this distance.
  • Page 23 • Because HP keyboards vary in depth, you'll want to be sure that your work surface or keyboard tray has sufficient room to accommodate your model.
  • Page 24 3 Working in Comfort • Your HP keyboard may have a kickstand that can be opened or closed to raise or lower the keyboard angle. If you are in the correct sitting position with your elbows at about the same level as the work surface, you may not need to use it.
  • Page 25 Various aspects of using mice and other input devices may increase your risk of discomfort or injury. Observing the following recommendations may reduce that risk: • As with the keyboard, try to keep your hand, wrist and forearm in a neutral position while using your mouse or other input device.
  • Page 26 3 Working in Comfort WARNING If your PC is multimedia or if you add a sound card to your PC, always turn the volume down before connecting headphones or speakers, to avoid discomfort from unexpected noise or static. Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods of time may permanently damage your hearing.
  • Page 27 Seek additional information from the sources available to you, including your employer, doctor, local office supply store, and the Information Sources listed in the online version of Working in Comfort, preloaded on the hard disk of your HP computing equipment. 3 Working in Comfort English...
  • Page 28 3 Working in Comfort English...
  • Page 29 Regulatory Information, Software License Agreement and Software Warranty...
  • Page 30: Regulatory Information

    Manufacturer’s Name: HEWLETT-PACKARD France S.A.S Manufacturer’s Address: 5 Avenue Raymond Chanas 38320 Eybens, FRANCE Declares that the products: Product Name: Personal Computer Model Number: HP Small PC 20 HP NetPC 20 Conforms to the following Product Specifications SAFETY International: IEC 60950:1991 +A1+A2+A3+A4 / GB4943-1995...
  • Page 31 CE-marking accordingly: EMC directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, both amended by the Directive 93/68/EEC. The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Systems. This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 32 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 33: Recycling Your Pc

    HP can also take your old PC back for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life. HP has a product take-back program in several countries. The collected equipment is sent to one of HP’s recycling facilities in Europe or the USA.
  • Page 34: Hp Software Product License Agreement And Software Product Limited Warranty

    PRODUCT RECOVERY CD-ROM. If your computer was shipped with a product recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery 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 35 HP product and HP software are used properly. Except as expressly provided above, HP does not warrant that any HP software will operate uninterrupted or error-free. If HP receives notice of a defect in an HP software product during the software product’s warranty period, HP will, at its option and according to the specified warranty: 1.
  • Page 36 FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT, OR MODIFY BUT ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU. (Rev.
  • Page 37 Physical Characteristics For more information, refer to the PC’s data sheet in the library on HP’s web site www.hp.com/go/thinclientsupport Characteristic Weight (excluding display and keyboard) Dimensions Storage temperature Storage humidity Operating temperature Operating humidity Acoustic noise emission: Power supply Power Consumption...
  • Page 38 Error Messages C:DRIVE ERROR C:DRIVE FAILURE CH-2 TIME ERROR CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR CMOS SETTINGS WRONG/CMOS DISPLAYTIME WRONG CMOS CHECKSUM BAD CMOS SYSTEM OPTIONS NOT SET CMOS TIME AND DATE NOT SET DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER Insert system disk in NON SYSTEM DISK OR DISK ERROR DISK DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP CMOS Check drive type in Setup.

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