HP Compaq dx2200 MT Quick Setup Manual
Quick Setup & Getting Started
HP Compaq dx2200 Microtower Business
PC
Document Part Number: 412737-001
January 2006
This guide provides basic information about setting up and
maintaining your computer.
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Quick Setup & Getting Started
HP Compaq dx2200 Microtower Business PC
First Edition (January 2006)
Document Part Number: 412737-001
Contents
1 Quick Setup
Step 1: Unpack the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Step 3: Connect External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Step 5: Connect the Power Cords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Step 6: Turn On the Computer and Install the Windows
Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Step 7: Turn Off the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
2 Getting Started
Accessibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Microsoft Security Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows
Update Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
File System Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Customizing the Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Protecting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Transferring Files and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Restoring the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Using the Documentation CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Before You Call for Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
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Step 1: Unpack the Computer
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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 hard drive or on the Documentation
CD that is included with the product.
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Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting
Ensure that the 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,
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you should verify that the voltage selection is compatible with your local
power specifications. Failure to do so could result in damage to the
computer.
Step 3: Connect External Devices
Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables.
Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model.
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1 Power cord connector 7 Parallel port connector
2 Voltage select switch 8 Monitor connector
3 PS/2 Mouse connector
(green)
4 PS/2 Keyboard connector
(purple)
5 Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connectors
6 Serial connector w RJ-45 Network connector
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 may prevent the operating system from installing properly.
9 Microphone connector
(pink)
- Audio Line-out connector
(green)
q Audio Line-in connector
(blue)
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