HP Dx2250 Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility)
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- HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 1
Quick Setup & Getting Started HP Compaq Business PC Enhanced for Accessibility - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 2
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP HP Compaq Business PC First Edition (January 2007) Document Part - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 3
About This Book This guide provides basic information about setting up and maintaining your computer. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 4
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the Computer 7 2 Getting Started Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 9 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 9 Customizing the Monitor Display 10 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 10 Finding More Information 12 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 12 Basic Troubleshooting 13 - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 6
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& Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD. ENWW Step - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 8
voltage select switch for the power supply is set to the correct voltage for your region (115 volts or 230 volts). CAUTION: You should not need to change the voltage setting; however, you should verify that the voltage selection is compatible with your local power specifications. Failure to do so - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 9
the card and the system board may be used at the same time. Some settings may need to be changed in Computer Setup to use both connectors. For information about Boot Order, refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 10
) Ports 4 3.5" Expansion Bay (optional Media 10 Optical Drive Eject Button Card Reader shown)1 5 Dual-State Power Button 11 Power On Light 6 Hard Drive Activity Light 1 The 3.5" bay may be populated with a diskette drive or a media card reader, or it may be covered by a bezel blank. 4 Chapter - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 11
to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 12
and online Help for operating instructions. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing properly. Press the power button to turn on the - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 13
: Manually forcing the computer off will cause the loss of any unsaved data. On some models, you can use the Computer Setup utility to reconfigure the power button to work in on/off mode instead of standby mode. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 14
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updates and service packs. 5. After the updates have been installed, Windows will prompt you to reboot the computer. Be sure to save any files or documents that you may have open before rebooting. Then select Yes to reboot the computer. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 16
, or they can be initiated manually. Recovery can be performed from the Recovery Partition on the hard drive or the Recovery Disc Set. The Recovery Disc Set includes the Restore Plus! CD, the Microsoft Operating System, and any Supplemental Software CDs. NOTE: HP highly recommends that you create - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 17
software recovery CDs or DVDs to recover the system. 3. Follow the instructions in the wizard. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides two basic recovery methods. The first, recovery of files and folders, operates in Windows. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to the Recovery Partition - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 18
● Troubleshooting Guide ● Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide ● Safety & Regulatory Information ● Support Telephone Numbers ● Safety & Comfort Guide NOTE: If you do not have an optical drive capable of reading CDs, you may download the product documentation from the Web at http://www.hp.com/support - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 19
drive) 3. Click OK. Basic Troubleshooting This section concentrates on problems that you might encounter during the initial setup process. A more comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide is available on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD and in the self-help resources at http://www.hp.com/support - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 20
computer will restart if automatic start on power loss is set in Computer Setup. If it does not restart, press the power button to start the computer. ● Reconfigure your computer after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option. ● Be sure that all the needed device drivers have - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 21
● Run the hard drive self-test in Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. ● Check the power LED on the front of the computer to see if it is flashing. The flashing lights are error codes that will help you diagnose - HP Dx2250 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 22
Recovery Manager, refer to the HP Backup and Recovery Manager User Guide by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. CAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! CD will erase all data on the hard drive. To assist you in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support
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Quick Setup & Getting Started
HP Compaq Business PC
Enhanced for Accessibility