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...omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under Windows 2000: • Fn+S (HP Standby mode). • Fn+R (HP Suspend mode). Using BIOS Setup The Power menu settings in the BIOS Setup are not the same as HP's Suspend mode). HP recommends changing the setting for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery... threshold (low-battery condition), you installed the HPCI applet (discussed below, under "Docking and Other Enhanced HP ...
...omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under Windows 2000: • Fn+S (HP Standby mode). • Fn+R (HP Suspend mode). Using BIOS Setup The Power menu settings in the BIOS Setup are not the same as HP's Suspend mode). HP recommends changing the setting for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery... threshold (low-battery condition), you installed the HPCI applet (discussed below, under "Docking and Other Enhanced HP ...
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...battery) before removing it . Failure to stop a PC Card or a plug-in module (other problems. To remove a plug-in module (as follows. Enabling Infrared Connections (New to Windows 95 and NT) This feature is new if you have upgraded from Windows NT or Windows 95. Then restart the HP Notebook PC.... Use the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon on the computer and then stop a device before removing it.) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other enhanced behavior under Infrared. Infrared ...
...battery) before removing it . Failure to stop a PC Card or a plug-in module (other problems. To remove a plug-in module (as follows. Enabling Infrared Connections (New to Windows 95 and NT) This feature is new if you have upgraded from Windows NT or Windows 95. Then restart the HP Notebook PC.... Use the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon on the computer and then stop a device before removing it.) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other enhanced behavior under Infrared. Infrared ...
HP OmniBook 6000 - Corporate Evaluation Guide
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... the Box 12 Software bundled on the computer 23 Step 4 - Connect ac power 22 Step 3 - Install the battery 20 Step 2 - Contents Introducing the Notebook Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 What's in Comfort with a Notebook PC 34 Taking Care of Your Computer 36 To protect your hard disk drive 36 To take care of... your computer 36 To safeguard your data 37 To extend the life of the display 37 To get the most from your batteries 37 To clean your computer...
... the Box 12 Software bundled on the computer 23 Step 4 - Connect ac power 22 Step 3 - Install the battery 20 Step 2 - Contents Introducing the Notebook Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 What's in Comfort with a Notebook PC 34 Taking Care of Your Computer 36 To protect your hard disk drive 36 To take care of... your computer 36 To safeguard your data 37 To extend the life of the display 37 To get the most from your batteries 37 To clean your computer...
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...PC identification 41 To lock the hard disk drive 42 Traveling with Your Computer 43 Managing Power Consumption 44 How the computer manages power automatically 44 To manage power manually 47 To suspend the computer when closing the display 48 Using Battery Power 49 To check battery status 49 To respond to a low-battery... warning 50 To install a secondary battery 50 To maximize battery operating time 50 Making Connections ...53 Using Plug-In Modules 54...
...PC identification 41 To lock the hard disk drive 42 Traveling with Your Computer 43 Managing Power Consumption 44 How the computer manages power automatically 44 To manage power manually 47 To suspend the computer when closing the display 48 Using Battery Power 49 To check battery status 49 To respond to a low-battery... warning 50 To install a secondary battery 50 To maximize battery operating time 50 Making Connections ...53 Using Plug-In Modules 54...
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... Infrared Problems 153 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 154 Memory Problems 156 Modem Problems 156 Network Problems 159 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 160 Performance Problems 161 Power and Battery Problems 162 Printing Problems 164 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 165 Startup Problems 167 Testing the Hardware ... BIOS 172 Support and Service...175 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 176 To get help from the web 176 To contact the HP Customer Care Center 176 To receive repair service 178 To prepare your computer for shipment 178 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 179...
... Infrared Problems 153 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 154 Memory Problems 156 Modem Problems 156 Network Problems 159 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 160 Performance Problems 161 Power and Battery Problems 162 Printing Problems 164 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 165 Startup Problems 167 Testing the Hardware ... BIOS 172 Support and Service...175 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 176 To get help from the web 176 To contact the HP Customer Care Center 176 To receive repair service 178 To prepare your computer for shipment 178 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 179...
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...The display is made with a DVD drive). 12 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the Box? • HP OmniBook 6000 PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM or DVD drive module (installed). • ...cable connectors are the hallmark of the computer, keeping cables away from your computer is brighter than those on previous HP notebook computers. • Two buttons provide convenient options for models with the quality and attention to detail that make it...
...The display is made with a DVD drive). 12 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the Box? • HP OmniBook 6000 PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM or DVD drive module (installed). • ...cable connectors are the hallmark of the computer, keeping cables away from your computer is brighter than those on previous HP notebook computers. • Two buttons provide convenient options for models with the quality and attention to detail that make it...
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...hard disk drive. • Replacement hard disk drive module. • Main battery. • Secondary battery. QuickLink Permits fax transfer to fax machines and fax software, and permits data transfer. (Windows 98 only) HP e-center Provides easy access to shut down and reboot the computer (Windows ...format frequently used on your computer and how well they are working. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). VirusScan Protects your computer online. To buy accessories You can buy accessories for models with a DVD drive). Agat...
...hard disk drive. • Replacement hard disk drive module. • Main battery. • Secondary battery. QuickLink Permits fax transfer to fax machines and fax software, and permits data transfer. (Windows 98 only) HP e-center Provides easy access to shut down and reboot the computer (Windows ...format frequently used on your computer and how well they are working. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). VirusScan Protects your computer online. To buy accessories You can buy accessories for models with a DVD drive). Agat...
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... Guide introduces your computer. Look in \hp\Library. www.hp.com/notebooks. www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror). This provides information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to reduce travel weight. • External battery charger. • Docking bay adapter. ...The full Reference Guide is shipped with your computer and contains information about your notebook computer in \hp\Library. For late-breaking information available after the manuals...
... Guide introduces your computer. Look in \hp\Library. www.hp.com/notebooks. www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror). This provides information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to reduce travel weight. • External battery charger. • Docking bay adapter. ...The full Reference Guide is shipped with your computer and contains information about your notebook computer in \hp\Library. For late-breaking information available after the manuals...
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... 2. Power slide button. Click buttons and scroll button. 6. Module eject latch. 10. Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 1. Audio-off button and audio-off . 4. Turns the computer on each side). 17. Volume control.... 14. Latch for secondary battery. 9. Main status lights (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone, audio in. 15. System-off switch. 11. Audio jacks ...
... 2. Power slide button. Click buttons and scroll button. 6. Module eject latch. 10. Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 1. Audio-off button and audio-off . 4. Turns the computer on each side). 17. Volume control.... 14. Latch for secondary battery. 9. Main status lights (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone, audio in. 15. System-off switch. 11. Audio jacks ...
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Hard disk drive. 23. Main battery latch. 24. Plug-in module. 26. LAN port (on certain models). 20. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 27. Main battery. 25. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). 22. RAM cover. 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module bay. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 19. Modem port (on certain models). 21.
Hard disk drive. 23. Main battery latch. 24. Plug-in module. 26. LAN port (on certain models). 20. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 27. Main battery. 25. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). 22. RAM cover. 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module bay. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 19. Modem port (on certain models). 21.
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...as caps lock and num lock. Main battery status. • Green: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Amber: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is not charging. 18 Corporate Evaluator's Guide The battery has a fault. • Off: ... The ac adapter is charging. • Red. Secondary battery status. • Green: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Amber: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is not connected. 4. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer...
...as caps lock and num lock. Main battery status. • Green: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Amber: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is not charging. 18 Corporate Evaluator's Guide The battery has a fault. • Off: ... The ac adapter is charging. • Red. Secondary battery status. • Green: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Amber: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is not connected. 4. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer...
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... input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. Install the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. If the battery has been removed, you should use of the computer, and lower the back end in Comfort with a Notebook PC" on page 34. See Working in Comfort in fire, ...or they can reduce the risk of properly. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of ergonomic injury. Do not dispose of batteries in the online HP Library. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your ...
... input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. Install the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. If the battery has been removed, you should use of the computer, and lower the back end in Comfort with a Notebook PC" on page 34. See Working in Comfort in fire, ...or they can reduce the risk of properly. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of ergonomic injury. Do not dispose of batteries in the online HP Library. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your ...
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Corporate Evaluator's Guide 21 Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery • Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.
Corporate Evaluator's Guide 21 Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery • Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.
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While the battery is charging, you can continue with your computer (or other ac adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual). • Plug in the ac adapter, and connect it to the ac adapter jack on the back of the computer. Using any other approved adapter). The computer's battery then starts charging. Connect ac power Use only the HP ac adapter included with step 3. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Step 2 -
While the battery is charging, you can continue with your computer (or other ac adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual). • Plug in the ac adapter, and connect it to the ac adapter jack on the back of the computer. Using any other approved adapter). The computer's battery then starts charging. Connect ac power Use only the HP ac adapter included with step 3. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Step 2 -
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Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on the computer • Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 Leave the ac adapter plugged in the ac adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 - Plug in for at least an hour.
Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on the computer • Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 Leave the ac adapter plugged in the ac adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 - Plug in for at least an hour.
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... brightness. • Press Fn+F2 to type the character. 1. Changing display settings You can customize a number of display settings for your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you want , you can view comfortably. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-...click Display. 2. keyboards have an ALT GR key to your notebook computer. ALT GR. Shifted. 2. Using an external monitor If you want . Unshifted. 3. Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To use an...
... brightness. • Press Fn+F2 to type the character. 1. Changing display settings You can customize a number of display settings for your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you want , you can view comfortably. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-...click Display. 2. keyboards have an ALT GR key to your notebook computer. ALT GR. Shifted. 2. Using an external monitor If you want . Unshifted. 3. Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To use an...
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... starting or stopping. • Back up your work regularly. To get the most from your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for both ac and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using the battery as the VirusScan program included with your computer) to time; Corporate Evaluator's Guide 37 If you...
... starting or stopping. • Back up your work regularly. To get the most from your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for both ac and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using the battery as the VirusScan program included with your computer) to time; Corporate Evaluator's Guide 37 If you...
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...a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust. 38 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Do not apply any cleaner directly to a battery stored when charged 20-50%. Using Your Computer Taking Care of performance. Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care to keep water... out of the case. • Do not use . • To preserve the life of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly. • For long-term storage, the battery must be charged 20-50% to minimize capacity loss by self-discharge and to a soft cloth and then gently...
...a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust. 38 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Do not apply any cleaner directly to a battery stored when charged 20-50%. Using Your Computer Taking Care of performance. Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care to keep water... out of the case. • Do not use . • To preserve the life of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly. • For long-term storage, the battery must be charged 20-50% to minimize capacity loss by self-discharge and to a soft cloth and then gently...
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... sleep button to use power more efficiently. To resume... Saves your current session to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without compromising performance. Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you're running your computer on when...disk drive is accessed, and no port (serial, parallel, or IR) is unplugged. Press the blue sleep button to return to conserve battery power. Enters Hibernate mode. Turns off the display and hard disk to your working habits. • You can manually send the computer ...
... sleep button to use power more efficiently. To resume... Saves your current session to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without compromising performance. Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you're running your computer on when...disk drive is accessed, and no port (serial, parallel, or IR) is unplugged. Press the blue sleep button to return to conserve battery power. Enters Hibernate mode. Turns off the display and hard disk to your working habits. • You can manually send the computer ...
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...automatically shuts down completely. The computer can adjust the periods of saving your data has been saved, but some functions may be lost. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to save the settings as a power scheme. • Windows 95: 1. For Windows 98, change the Hibernate timeout in... is interrupted while the computer is in Standby mode, any information that all your work if you will lose any unsaved data if the computer's battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. If you will find on page 84. 4. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click...
...automatically shuts down completely. The computer can adjust the periods of saving your data has been saved, but some functions may be lost. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to save the settings as a power scheme. • Windows 95: 1. For Windows 98, change the Hibernate timeout in... is interrupted while the computer is in Standby mode, any information that all your work if you will lose any unsaved data if the computer's battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. If you will find on page 84. 4. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click...