HP N20, N30 User Manual

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User’s Guide

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. Refer to see “Working in Comfort” on page 11 for more information.

Important Safety Information

WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not try to

move it without help. For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover on the PC before switching it on again. To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

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Important Safety Information

WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your

safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn the old battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. The battery in this PC is a lithium battery which does not contain heavy metals. Nevertheless, in order to protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought them, or to the dealer from whom you purchased your 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.

To avoid electric shock and harm to your eyes by laser light, do not open the laser module. The laser module should be serviced by service personnel only. Do not attempt to make any adjustment to the laser unit. Refer to the label on the CD-ROM for power requirements and wavelength. This product is a class I laser product.

Do not attempt to connect this product to the phone line during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a lightning storm. There may be a risk from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Never touch or remove the Communications board without first removing the connection to the telephone network.

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Important Safety Information

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Hard Disk Activity LED

Power On Status Light

Power On/Off Button

Optional CD-ROM Drive

LAN Activity LED

Optional Floppy Disk Drive

Setting Up and Using Your PC

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

Unpacking Your PC

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1 Setting Up and Using 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

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

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. When you put on the headphones, slowly increase the volume until you find a comfortable listening level. When you hear comfortably and clearly, without distortion, leave the volume control in that position.

Line Out/ Headphone Connector (microphone connector, some models only)

Line In Connector

Microphone connector (line out/ headphone connector, some models only)

USB Connectors

Serial Connector 1

Monitor

NOTE Your PC BootROM supports PXE (Preboot Execution Environment). This

protocol is enabled by selecting program, accessed by pressing Del or F2 at Start-up.

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Mouse

Keyboard

Serial Connector 2

Start from Network/Boot from LAN

RJ-45 UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) 10/100BT Lan Connector

Parallel Connector

in your PC’s Setup

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

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. This means that the equipment must be located to a power outlet that is easily accessible.

1 Remove the warning label covering the PC’s connector, and ensure that the

voltage is correct for your country (The voltage is set during manufacture and should already be correct).

CAUTION Starting your PC on the wrong voltage setting may cause it permanent damage.

Voltage Selection Switch

NOTE If you have a CD-ROM drive, carefully remove the cardboard insert from the

drive before starting your PC.

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

Starting Your PC for the First Time

Your PC has preinstalled software. With some models, this will require initialization the first time you start the PC. This process sets up the software in your language and sets up your software to use the hardware installed in your computer (you can change the settings after the software has been initialized).

NOTE Do NOT switch OFF the PC while the software is being initialized- this could

cause unexpected results.

Stopping Your PC

To stop the PC, first make sure that you have exited all applications and then use your operating system’s shutdown command in the

Start menu.

Using Power Management

Power management enables you to reduce the PC’s power consumption when you are not using the PC.

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 Management

EPA and Energy Star® Compliancy

Refer to your operating system documentation for information about the power management features provided.

As an Energy Star® partner, HP has determined that this product meets the Energy Star

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Additional Information and Help

Additional information about your PC is available on HP’s web site at

www.hp.com/go/thinclientsupport.

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