HP Dx2300 Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility)
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that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. Quick Setup & Getting Started HP Compaq Business PC First Edition (January 2007) Document Part Number: 440790-001 - HP Dx2300 | 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 Dx2300 | 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 Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 6
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Safety & 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 - HP Dx2300 | 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 Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 9
Connector 10 Line-Out Connector for (purple) powered audio devices (green) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 6 Serial Connector 12 RJ-45 Network Connector NOTE: If a PCI graphics card is installed, the connectors on the card and the system board may be used - HP Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 10
Light 8 Microphone Connector 3 5.25" Expansion Bay 9 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 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 - HP Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 11
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 outlet or the computer. CAUTION: Be sure there is a 10.2 cm (4-inch - HP Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 12
Windows Vista loaded, you will be prompted to register the computer with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. You will see a brief movie followed by an online registration form. Fill out the form, click the Begin button, and follow the instructions on the screen. If the computer - HP Dx2300 | 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 Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 14
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critical 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 - HP Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 16
, and power management settings. To do so, right-click on the Windows Desktop, then click Properties in Microsoft Windows XP or Personalize in Microsoft Windows Vista to change display settings. For more information, refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or - HP Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 17
: For more information on using HP Backup and 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. You can order a Recovery Disc Set from HP by calling the HP support center. Go to the following - HP Dx2300 | 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 Dx2300 | 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 Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 20
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 been installed. For - HP Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 21
the exact problem before calling for technical support. ● Run the diagnostics utility (available on some models only). Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. ● Run the hard drive self-test in Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10 - HP Dx2300 | Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility) - Page 22
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 Professional Edition provides you with self-solve diagnostics
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