HP vl420 - Manual (Page 3)

Setting Up and Using Your PC
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Setting Up and Using Your PC
Setting Up and Using Your PC
Important Ergonomic Information
Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices can be associated with repetitive
strain injury (RSI) to soft tissues in the hands and arms. If you do experience discomfort or pain
while using any computing equipment, discontinue use immediately and consult your physician
as soon as possible.
Your comfort and safety are our primary concern. Consequently, we strongly recommend that
you read HP’s ergonomic information before using your PC. For detailed information, refer to
HP’s online version of “Working in Comfort” which is preloaded on your PC’s hard disk or visit
HP’s Working in Comfort web site at:
www.hp.com/ergo
A summary is provided in the “Comfort and Safety Checklist” on page 6.
Caution HP Vectra Minitower PCs: must be placed vertically and not horizontally. HP Vectra
XE310 and XE320: to ensure sufficient cooling and maximum performance, always
keep the computer in an upright position and allow sufficient space around the unit.
HP e-pc: do not place objects over ventilation holes.
Connecting Devices to the Rear of the PC
Match the color-codes of the connectors. The connectors are shaped to
go in one way only. Typical connectors are shown below:
Note To connect the optical mouse, refer to the User’s Guide on HP’s support web site at:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
or
www.hp.com/go/e-pcsupport
depending on
your model.
PS/2 Keyboard
(purple)
Rear USB Connectors
(black) for USB
keyboard, mouse.
Some models may also have USB
connectors on the front for other
USB devices
Up to two 9-pin Serial
Connectors (turquoise)
Monitor
To connect the monitor to your PC,
refer to the manual that came with
the monitor.
If you have a model with a graphics
card, use the graphics card
connector.
PS/2 Mouse (green)
25-pin Parallel
Connector (burgundy)
To connect the printer to your
PC, refer to the manual that
came with the printer
LAN
If you have a model with a LAN
card, use the LAN card
connector.
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