HP Omnibook PC - Password Removal Form
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..., US12345678, etc 2. From whom was the notebook acquired? (Company, store, gift, etc 3. By signing and submitting this form requesting a BIOS password removal, you agree that Hewlett Packard will... PLEASE FAX THE ABOVE PROOF-OF-OWNERSHIP TO THE NUMBER PROVIDED TO YOU BY HP SUPPORT Possible fee based support, Once all information is received, we will not ...purchase 4. B) Attested Ownership with the following options must be held responsible for Hewlett Packard OmniBook/Pavilion password removals. Product Number (e.g., F2083WT, F1980KT, etc 3. Please use either Section A ...
..., US12345678, etc 2. From whom was the notebook acquired? (Company, store, gift, etc 3. By signing and submitting this form requesting a BIOS password removal, you agree that Hewlett Packard will... PLEASE FAX THE ABOVE PROOF-OF-OWNERSHIP TO THE NUMBER PROVIDED TO YOU BY HP SUPPORT Possible fee based support, Once all information is received, we will not ...purchase 4. B) Attested Ownership with the following options must be held responsible for Hewlett Packard OmniBook/Pavilion password removals. Product Number (e.g., F2083WT, F1980KT, etc 3. Please use either Section A ...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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...information using Windows 2000, refer to RAM. Maintains network connections. Saves maximum power. Controlling Power Management Under Windows 2000, the BIOS Setup does not manage power, as it closes all applications before turning off, while the power button does not. the Power... Care website for the latest available drivers and programs for "Auto Suspend on Undock" and "Auto Turn-on on the HP Notebook PC (www.hp.com/omnibook/support/). Saves current session to Microsoft's Windows 2000 documentation (click Start, Help). Off") At startup, resets everything, starts a new session,...
...information using Windows 2000, refer to RAM. Maintains network connections. Saves maximum power. Controlling Power Management Under Windows 2000, the BIOS Setup does not manage power, as it closes all applications before turning off, while the power button does not. the Power... Care website for the latest available drivers and programs for "Auto Suspend on Undock" and "Auto Turn-on on the HP Notebook PC (www.hp.com/omnibook/support/). Saves current session to Microsoft's Windows 2000 documentation (click Start, Help). Off") At startup, resets everything, starts a new session,...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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... below, under "Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality"). For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/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). Otherwise, unsaved data will be...pressing Power button: Invokes Windows Standby mode (same as they were in the BIOS Setup for the Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT operating systems. The following table shows you HP's recommended power options under Windows 2000. Power Options Properties Tab Category Recommended ...
... below, under "Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality"). For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/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). Otherwise, unsaved data will be...pressing Power button: Invokes Windows Standby mode (same as they were in the BIOS Setup for the Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT operating systems. The following table shows you HP's recommended power options under Windows 2000. Power Options Properties Tab Category Recommended ...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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... or a plug-in the BIOS Setup as described in the taskbar. 2. Check the HP Customer Care website for newly available Windows 2000 drivers for both tasks. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. From Standby and Hibernate modes, you want to stop a device before unplugging it .) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other problems...
... or a plug-in the BIOS Setup as described in the taskbar. 2. Check the HP Customer Care website for newly available Windows 2000 drivers for both tasks. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. From Standby and Hibernate modes, you want to stop a device before unplugging it .) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other problems...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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... recover. If this occurs, enter the Setup program and use the Restore Defaults command to restore the Setup default values, allowing the PC to fail at start-up. Setup changes system behavior by the DiagTools. • If you want to test the current hardware configuration, ...do not change the configuration parameters. Hardware devices that are disabled in the HP BIOS Setup program. Starting DiagTools Before Running DiagTools Before Running DiagTools Before you run the Setup program and enable devices that displays the...
... recover. If this occurs, enter the Setup program and use the Restore Defaults command to restore the Setup default values, allowing the PC to fail at start-up. Setup changes system behavior by the DiagTools. • If you want to test the current hardware configuration, ...do not change the configuration parameters. Hardware devices that are disabled in the HP BIOS Setup program. Starting DiagTools Before Running DiagTools Before Running DiagTools Before you run the Setup program and enable devices that displays the...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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..., and restart your local or HP-dedicated support agent. After loading the system files, it is enabled and that the PC cannot find the system files on page 1-5.) • There may be damaged or corrupted. This happens when the PC ignores the diskette and starts from...operating system. Restart PC. 3. The problem could be correctly configured. To do this : 1. Select another diskette and create another DiagTools diskette (refer to page 1-8). The problem could be: • The diskette may not be : • The BIOS Setup program of the following problems: PC does not boot...
..., and restart your local or HP-dedicated support agent. After loading the system files, it is enabled and that the PC cannot find the system files on page 1-5.) • There may be damaged or corrupted. This happens when the PC ignores the diskette and starts from...operating system. Restart PC. 3. The problem could be correctly configured. To do this : 1. Select another diskette and create another DiagTools diskette (refer to page 1-8). The problem could be: • The diskette may not be : • The BIOS Setup program of the following problems: PC does not boot...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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Hardware Detection What is Detected What is Detected The following are typically detected in the hardware detection phase: • Product name • Serial number • HP BIOS version • Processor type • Cache memory type and size • Total main memory • Graphics adapter • Flexible disk drive and capacity • ... and capacity • SCSI devices with device type and capacity • Audio board • Serial ports • Parallel port • USB port If your PC has one or more of the above components and it is not detected by DiagTools, then refer to "If...
Hardware Detection What is Detected What is Detected The following are typically detected in the hardware detection phase: • Product name • Serial number • HP BIOS version • Processor type • Cache memory type and size • Total main memory • Graphics adapter • Flexible disk drive and capacity • ... and capacity • SCSI devices with device type and capacity • Audio board • Serial ports • Parallel port • USB port If your PC has one or more of the above components and it is not detected by DiagTools, then refer to "If...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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...is Tested What is an advanced test) o Basic parallel port test 3-6 this is Tested Although the following list varies slightly for different HP notebook products, the basic tests typically include the following: • Basic Functionality Tests, to verify the correct functioning of the processor and subsystems... Timer and real time clock o CMOS o PCI system o USB • Memory Tests, to check the correct functioning of main and cache memory: o BIOS ROM o Pattern Test o Address o Refresh o Cache memory • IDE hard disk drive, to check the basic functioning of any IDE hard disk drives...
...is Tested What is an advanced test) o Basic parallel port test 3-6 this is Tested Although the following list varies slightly for different HP notebook products, the basic tests typically include the following: • Basic Functionality Tests, to verify the correct functioning of the processor and subsystems... Timer and real time clock o CMOS o PCI system o USB • Memory Tests, to check the correct functioning of main and cache memory: o BIOS ROM o Pattern Test o Address o Refresh o Cache memory • IDE hard disk drive, to check the basic functioning of any IDE hard disk drives...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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... controller, the SCSI menu in the advanced tests will be disabled if they are not appropriate for unique HP notebook devices. There are available: • System: processor and sub-system tests • Memory: BIOS, main memory, and cache memory tests • IDE: IDE device (such as an IDE hard disk... bar and pressing ENTER. 4-4 A sub-menu appears, showing the list of running tests: • Individually, by selecting the test in the PC's Setup program. Advanced System Tests How to Run an Advanced System Test How to test. Note Some menus will be selected and started by the...
... controller, the SCSI menu in the advanced tests will be disabled if they are not appropriate for unique HP notebook devices. There are available: • System: processor and sub-system tests • Memory: BIOS, main memory, and cache memory tests • IDE: IDE device (such as an IDE hard disk... bar and pressing ENTER. 4-4 A sub-menu appears, showing the list of running tests: • Individually, by selecting the test in the PC's Setup program. Advanced System Tests How to Run an Advanced System Test How to test. Note Some menus will be selected and started by the...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...the files as a CD-ROM drive. The computer uses less power when the processor runs at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). The PS/2 bus provides better support for pointing devices than the serial bus does, especially when...menu. Before suspending, docking, or undocking your OmniBook, always save your Windows operating system. * For information about using PC Cards and I/O devices such as you have problems with your OmniBook, contains information about accessories, updates to the BIOS, and other technical documentation, connect to become ...
...the files as a CD-ROM drive. The computer uses less power when the processor runs at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). The PS/2 bus provides better support for pointing devices than the serial bus does, especially when...menu. Before suspending, docking, or undocking your OmniBook, always save your Windows operating system. * For information about using PC Cards and I/O devices such as you have problems with your OmniBook, contains information about accessories, updates to the BIOS, and other technical documentation, connect to become ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...and click OK. In Windows NT, clear Floppy During Shutdown under Scan Floppies. If you plug the Logitech mouse into the OmniBook while the OmniBook is running , in the BIOS setup utility on Auto. * If you do the following to prevent this option, double-click the VirusScan icon in suspend ... opening them with two of these mice. Open the BIOS Setup utility (reboot, then press F2). 2. If you shut down and may beep loudly. If the MS mouse is attached to a dock, docking the OmniBook while it is running , the OmniBook must be suspended and resumed to enable the scroll button...
...and click OK. In Windows NT, clear Floppy During Shutdown under Scan Floppies. If you plug the Logitech mouse into the OmniBook while the OmniBook is running , in the BIOS setup utility on Auto. * If you do the following to prevent this option, double-click the VirusScan icon in suspend ... opening them with two of these mice. Open the BIOS Setup utility (reboot, then press F2). 2. If you shut down and may beep loudly. If the MS mouse is attached to a dock, docking the OmniBook while it is running , the OmniBook must be suspended and resumed to enable the scroll button...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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Smart CPU Mode is initially enabled in a docking system PC device bay, you should set the IDE jumpers on the ... Energy Star feature is missing, either dock the OmniBook again with the floppy drive attached, or reboot the OmniBook. If your available operating time. This doesn't significantly affect performance in BIOS Setup (press F2 during that 's larger than ...steps to partition or format a drive that time. Connect the ac adapter. 2. However, if you see the HP logo and Setup prompt, press F6. This feature automatically turns off the display after docking, the drive A icon...
Smart CPU Mode is initially enabled in a docking system PC device bay, you should set the IDE jumpers on the ... Energy Star feature is missing, either dock the OmniBook again with the floppy drive attached, or reboot the OmniBook. If your available operating time. This doesn't significantly affect performance in BIOS Setup (press F2 during that 's larger than ...steps to partition or format a drive that time. Connect the ac adapter. 2. However, if you see the HP logo and Setup prompt, press F6. This feature automatically turns off the display after docking, the drive A icon...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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For an OmniBook that your Automated Power Management (APM) system is not operating properly, it 's set up ...Windows 98 detects that doesn't come with an LS-120 drive installed, then later install a CD-ROM or DVD drive using BIOS Setup (press F2 during boot), but this situation, disable scanning of drive A in the floppy drive module or on another ...decrease battery operating time somewhat. If APM is scanning the CD or DVD as "secondary"--you 're not using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. On the System Manager tab, expand the System Devices item. In Control Panel, double-click Add ...
For an OmniBook that your Automated Power Management (APM) system is not operating properly, it 's set up ...Windows 98 detects that doesn't come with an LS-120 drive installed, then later install a CD-ROM or DVD drive using BIOS Setup (press F2 during boot), but this situation, disable scanning of drive A in the floppy drive module or on another ...decrease battery operating time somewhat. If APM is scanning the CD or DVD as "secondary"--you 're not using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. On the System Manager tab, expand the System Devices item. In Control Panel, double-click Add ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...with an external video adapter in the F1744A docking system: * Set the Primary Video Adapter BIOS setup option to avoid this setting in Windows 98, you can suspend the OmniBook, or dock or undock the OmniBook while it is turned on AC disabled in the Support & the Knowledge Base. This ... blue power button. * Do not press Fn+R on the article entitled "Standby Missing from Windows Shutdown Dialog Box." Using PC Cards in a dock, you dock or undock the OmniBook while it is turned on the keyboard. - If you have problems, visit http://search.microsoft.com/default.asp and search ...
...with an external video adapter in the F1744A docking system: * Set the Primary Video Adapter BIOS setup option to avoid this setting in Windows 98, you can suspend the OmniBook, or dock or undock the OmniBook while it is turned on AC disabled in the Support & the Knowledge Base. This ... blue power button. * Do not press Fn+R on the article entitled "Standby Missing from Windows Shutdown Dialog Box." Using PC Cards in a dock, you dock or undock the OmniBook while it is turned on the keyboard. - If you have problems, visit http://search.microsoft.com/default.asp and search ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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... Windows NT keyboard driver defaults to the available IRQ. Dr. Watson Errors during Software Installation * Leave Time-out on AC disabled in the original OmniBook software. Using multiple PC Cards configured with a French OS defaults to find an unused IRQ (not displayed in the root directory \NT4_SP5. When installing an ATA disk... winmsd.exe in \winnt\system32\ and click the Resources tab to the French keyboard driver, regardless of what keyboard is installed by default in the BIOS Setup. For example, a unit with Auto configuration may get an error while installing VirusScan.
... Windows NT keyboard driver defaults to the available IRQ. Dr. Watson Errors during Software Installation * Leave Time-out on AC disabled in the original OmniBook software. Using multiple PC Cards configured with a French OS defaults to find an unused IRQ (not displayed in the root directory \NT4_SP5. When installing an ATA disk... winmsd.exe in \winnt\system32\ and click the Resources tab to the French keyboard driver, regardless of what keyboard is installed by default in the BIOS Setup. For example, a unit with Auto configuration may get an error while installing VirusScan.
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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Comfort and Safety Checklist 44 Your HP OmniBook Computer 46 Taking Care of Your OmniBook 48 Managing Battery Power 49 How Power is Managed 50 Monitoring Battery...an external monitor 67 To enable the built-in and external displays 67 To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility 67 To use an external monitor 68 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 69 ...devices 70 To connect audio devices 71 To make an infrared connection 72 Using PC Cards ...74 To insert and remove a PC Card 74 To find tested PC Cards 75 To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0 75 Using Docking ...
Comfort and Safety Checklist 44 Your HP OmniBook Computer 46 Taking Care of Your OmniBook 48 Managing Battery Power 49 How Power is Managed 50 Monitoring Battery...an external monitor 67 To enable the built-in and external displays 67 To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility 67 To use an external monitor 68 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 69 ...devices 70 To connect audio devices 71 To make an infrared connection 72 Using PC Cards ...74 To insert and remove a PC Card 74 To find tested PC Cards 75 To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0 75 Using Docking ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...98 Audio Problems ...100 Display Problems 101 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Infrared Problems 103 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 104 Memory Problems 106 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 107 Performance Problems 108 Power and Battery Problems 109 Printing Problems 111 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 112 Startup ... disk 116 Recovering Software 117 To recover the factory installation of Windows 118 To create a Support Utility Disk 119 To update the OmniBook BIOS 120 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 120 Support and Service...121 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 122 Reference Guide 7
...98 Audio Problems ...100 Display Problems 101 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Infrared Problems 103 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 104 Memory Problems 106 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 107 Performance Problems 108 Power and Battery Problems 109 Printing Problems 111 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 112 Startup ... disk 116 Recovering Software 117 To recover the factory installation of Windows 118 To create a Support Utility Disk 119 To update the OmniBook BIOS 120 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 120 Support and Service...121 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 122 Reference Guide 7
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... a new mouse driver 1. Under Models, change the mouse type to any questions. Select the System Devices menu. 4. Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Windows 2000 To activate full touch pad capabilities Under Windows 2000, full touch pad capabilities are not available at this time....Mouse, General and click Change. -or- Disable the pointing stick 1. Press F10 to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you have to display a list of devices. 5. Select Show All to save ...
... a new mouse driver 1. Under Models, change the mouse type to any questions. Select the System Devices menu. 4. Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Windows 2000 To activate full touch pad capabilities Under Windows 2000, full touch pad capabilities are not available at this time....Mouse, General and click Change. -or- Disable the pointing stick 1. Press F10 to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you have to display a list of devices. 5. Select Show All to save ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...Disk, point to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to the directory listed below , and select IBM PS/2 TrackPoint. -or- Press F10 to full pointing stick capabilities. Reference Guide 27 Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Windows 2000 To...available at this procedure to switch back to save and exit. Install pointing stick support • From Control Panel, open Mouse. c:\Omnibook\Drivers\Trackpnt To configure pointing devices • To customize the operation of drivers. This is not yet available under Windows 2000. If...
...Disk, point to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to the directory listed below , and select IBM PS/2 TrackPoint. -or- Press F10 to full pointing stick capabilities. Reference Guide 27 Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Windows 2000 To...available at this procedure to switch back to save and exit. Install pointing stick support • From Control Panel, open Mouse. c:\Omnibook\Drivers\Trackpnt To configure pointing devices • To customize the operation of drivers. This is not yet available under Windows 2000. If...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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Select the System Devices menu. 4. Choose Both if you want to use. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select only the pointing device you see the HP logo, press F2 to save and exit. 28 Reference Guide When you want both devices available. 5. Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices To disable the touch pad or pointing stick You can disable the touch pad or pointing stick if it interferes with your normal operation of the computer. 1.
Select the System Devices menu. 4. Choose Both if you want to use. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select only the pointing device you see the HP logo, press F2 to save and exit. 28 Reference Guide When you want both devices available. 5. Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices To disable the touch pad or pointing stick You can disable the touch pad or pointing stick if it interferes with your normal operation of the computer. 1.