End User License Agreement
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... Product, except and only to the extent that formed the basis for commercial timesharing or bureau use the Software Product for your HP Product, whether in the Software Product and user documentation are protected by law, including but not limited to United States copyright, ...conflict between such terms, the other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of the HP Product with /for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. The initial user of ...
... Product, except and only to the extent that formed the basis for commercial timesharing or bureau use the Software Product for your HP Product, whether in the Software Product and user documentation are protected by law, including but not limited to United States copyright, ...conflict between such terms, the other applicable laws and international treaty provisions. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in this EULA, and if applicable, the Certificate of the HP Product with /for which the recovery solution was originally purchased. The initial user of ...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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Troubleshooting HP Notebook PC Operation with Windows 2000 PC Card (PCMCIA) If a Xircom CE2 (IIps) PC LAN card does not work • Certain of these cards do ... (Double-click the speaker icon in the Device Manager. Check Aux B to mute the music being played from a CD-ROM drive that is inserted directly into the computer itself (not into a bay of the docking system • You... must enable the Mute setting for CD Audio works only on a CDROM drive that is inserted into a bay of the docking system • You must...
Troubleshooting HP Notebook PC Operation with Windows 2000 PC Card (PCMCIA) If a Xircom CE2 (IIps) PC LAN card does not work • Certain of these cards do ... (Double-click the speaker icon in the Device Manager. Check Aux B to mute the music being played from a CD-ROM drive that is inserted directly into the computer itself (not into a bay of the docking system • You... must enable the Mute setting for CD Audio works only on a CDROM drive that is inserted into a bay of the docking system • You must...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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...or from the HP notebook web site in the Technical Support, Software area: http://www.hp.com/notebooks For more information about the HP notebook website and for information about HP Electronic Information Services, refer to page 6-3. 1-2 Also, you press F10 during start up. All HP notebook PCs have the capability ...method). Note DiagTools must create a DiagTools floppy diskette from the World Wide Web or locally from your hard disk or Recovery CD. • Hard Disk Drive Method (the F10 method) If your operating system. Starting DiagTools Installing and Setting Up DiagTools ...
...or from the HP notebook web site in the Technical Support, Software area: http://www.hp.com/notebooks For more information about the HP notebook website and for information about HP Electronic Information Services, refer to page 6-3. 1-2 Also, you press F10 during start up. All HP notebook PCs have the capability ...method). Note DiagTools must create a DiagTools floppy diskette from the World Wide Web or locally from your hard disk or Recovery CD. • Hard Disk Drive Method (the F10 method) If your operating system. Starting DiagTools Installing and Setting Up DiagTools ...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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For an HP notebook PC with the file: Creating the DiagTools Floppy Diskette Locally Depending on your notebook computer software, you are two files available for DiagTools - After inserting a formatted floppy diskette in the floppy drive, do one of charge from HP's World Wide Web site.) After you ... able to create an DiagTools floppy diskette: • On an HP notebook computer with a factory software installation, run diaginst if it is present in the \Dmi\Hpdiags directory on the Recovery CD that came with a CD-ROM drive, run diaginst if it is present in the Drivers...
For an HP notebook PC with the file: Creating the DiagTools Floppy Diskette Locally Depending on your notebook computer software, you are two files available for DiagTools - After inserting a formatted floppy diskette in the floppy drive, do one of charge from HP's World Wide Web site.) After you ... able to create an DiagTools floppy diskette: • On an HP notebook computer with a factory software installation, run diaginst if it is present in the \Dmi\Hpdiags directory on the Recovery CD that came with a CD-ROM drive, run diaginst if it is present in the Drivers...
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... 25). Run DiagTools and proceed to page 1-5 for more information about troubleshooting the PC. 4. For example: a PC has a CD-ROM drive installed. Hardware Detection If a PC Component is Not Detected If a PC Component is Not Detected If a component or device in your local or HP-dedicated support agent for assistance. 2-6 If the problem persists, contact your...
... 25). Run DiagTools and proceed to page 1-5 for more information about troubleshooting the PC. 4. For example: a PC has a CD-ROM drive installed. Hardware Detection If a PC Component is Not Detected If a PC Component is Not Detected If a component or device in your local or HP-dedicated support agent for assistance. 2-6 If the problem persists, contact your...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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... Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System Windows NT Restoring Operation under Windows NT Suspend Mode and the F1477A Docking System Using PC Cards Installing VirusScan and Card Executive Reinstalling Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4.0 Matching the Keyboard and Driver Dr. Watson Errors during Software... Drivers for Windows 2000 Protecting Your Data While Suspended Fixing Video Problems Running the Tour of Windows 2000 Using a CD-ROM Drive in a Docking System Using VirusScan with a Network Connection Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook Physical Care General Use Sources of Information
... Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System Windows NT Restoring Operation under Windows NT Suspend Mode and the F1477A Docking System Using PC Cards Installing VirusScan and Card Executive Reinstalling Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4.0 Matching the Keyboard and Driver Dr. Watson Errors during Software... Drivers for Windows 2000 Protecting Your Data While Suspended Fixing Video Problems Running the Tour of Windows 2000 Using a CD-ROM Drive in a Docking System Using VirusScan with a Network Connection Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook Physical Care General Use Sources of Information
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). You can run BIOS Setup and change how the processor speed switches. The computer uses less power when the processor runs at two speeds using a PS/2 mouse instead. For such applications, you the OmniBook basics. Saving Power with your Windows operating system. * For information about using PC... Cards and I/O devices such as a CD-ROM drive.
...hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). You can run BIOS Setup and change how the processor speed switches. The computer uses less power when the processor runs at two speeds using a PS/2 mouse instead. For such applications, you the OmniBook basics. Saving Power with your Windows operating system. * For information about using PC... Cards and I/O devices such as a CD-ROM drive.
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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.... In Control Panel, double-click Add New Hardware and follow the prompts to one display. For an OmniBook that your Automated Power Management (APM) system is not operating properly, it 's set up your computer may...automatically disable APM and remove the Standby option from the Shut Down window. If APM is scanning the CD or DVD as expected, causing the battery to click Advanced on display 2. Use these steps to disable... DVD drive, if you can turn off Smart CPU mode using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. If you boot up as those for Max Performance, the computer may not turn off as...
.... In Control Panel, double-click Add New Hardware and follow the prompts to one display. For an OmniBook that your Automated Power Management (APM) system is not operating properly, it 's set up your computer may...automatically disable APM and remove the Standby option from the Shut Down window. If APM is scanning the CD or DVD as expected, causing the battery to click Advanced on display 2. Use these steps to disable... DVD drive, if you can turn off Smart CPU mode using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. If you boot up as those for Max Performance, the computer may not turn off as...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...For Windows NT, if you install new services, hardware devices, or applications, you dock or undock the OmniBook while it is complete, click on the keyboard. - This is true even if the Phoenix APM driver... adapter on . Do not press Fn+R on the article entitled "Standby Missing from the Recovery CD- In Windows 95, to avoid this problem with an external video adapter in the docking system,... down . Using PC Cards in Windows 98, you remove the card while the computer is shut down, and remove the card only after shutting down your OmniBook may lock up if the OmniBook is loaded. If...
...For Windows NT, if you install new services, hardware devices, or applications, you dock or undock the OmniBook while it is complete, click on the keyboard. - This is true even if the Phoenix APM driver... adapter on . Do not press Fn+R on the article entitled "Standby Missing from the Recovery CD- In Windows 95, to avoid this problem with an external video adapter in the docking system,... down . Using PC Cards in Windows 98, you remove the card while the computer is shut down, and remove the card only after shutting down your OmniBook may lock up if the OmniBook is loaded. If...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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... Use of a nonrecoverable shutdown (data is actually installed. Instead, either connect a charger or power the system off. Using multiple PC Cards configured with a French OS defaults to the French keyboard driver, regardless of what keyboard is lost). Click OK to quit ... install it again: 1. To prevent this from hibernating when battery power is located on Recovery CD in the BIOS Setup. If APM is installed. Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook, the system will be installing both VirsuScan and Card Executive, install VirusScan first. Select the ...
... Use of a nonrecoverable shutdown (data is actually installed. Instead, either connect a charger or power the system off. Using multiple PC Cards configured with a French OS defaults to the French keyboard driver, regardless of what keyboard is lost). Click OK to quit ... install it again: 1. To prevent this from hibernating when battery power is located on Recovery CD in the BIOS Setup. If APM is installed. Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook, the system will be installing both VirsuScan and Card Executive, install VirusScan first. Select the ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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.... Using a CD-ROM Drive in a Docking System A CD-ROM drive in display and you have set its resolution to a lower setting, try changing the resolution to its original setting or check for a new video driver. In Device Manager, check the Batteries group to these, check the HP Customer Care website..., www.hp.com/go /support....
.... Using a CD-ROM Drive in a Docking System A CD-ROM drive in display and you have set its resolution to a lower setting, try changing the resolution to its original setting or check for a new video driver. In Device Manager, check the Batteries group to these, check the HP Customer Care website..., www.hp.com/go /support....
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... the use of these terms and conditions. Note: Operating System Software by law. Reference Guide 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP OmniBook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read this License Agreement before proceeding. Product Recovery CD-ROM. The following License Terms govern the use of the software with which the product Recovery...
... the use of these terms and conditions. Note: Operating System Software by law. Reference Guide 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP OmniBook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read this License Agreement before proceeding. Product Recovery CD-ROM. The following License Terms govern the use of the software with which the product Recovery...
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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.... • AC adapter and power cord. • Lithium-ion battery. • The OmniBook User's Handbook. • Quick Start sheet. • OmniBook Recovery CD. Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory The HP OmniBook 900 represents a category of HP notebook computers for highly mobile professionals who want a notebook PC with the performance and expansion for everyday use, as well as the...
.... • AC adapter and power cord. • Lithium-ion battery. • The OmniBook User's Handbook. • Quick Start sheet. • OmniBook Recovery CD. Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory The HP OmniBook 900 represents a category of HP notebook computers for highly mobile professionals who want a notebook PC with the performance and expansion for everyday use, as well as the...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...omnibook. At the time of this printing, HP offers a variety of docking solutions, plug-in modules, and other accessories, including the following: • Docking system and monitor stand. • Mini dock. • Port replicator. • External module bay. • Floppy disk drive. • External floppy disk drive cable. • CD...-ROM drive. • LS-120 drive. • DVD drive. • Replacement hard disk drive. • Second hard disk drive. • Lithium-ion battery. • External battery charger. • PC Cards. • Smart Card security...
...omnibook. At the time of this printing, HP offers a variety of docking solutions, plug-in modules, and other accessories, including the following: • Docking system and monitor stand. • Mini dock. • Port replicator. • External module bay. • Floppy disk drive. • External floppy disk drive cable. • CD...-ROM drive. • LS-120 drive. • DVD drive. • Replacement hard disk drive. • Second hard disk drive. • Lithium-ion battery. • External battery charger. • PC Cards. • Smart Card security...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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.... After the computer shuts down, press the blue power button to turn it on the left side of the OmniBook, as the temporary boot device. Hint To boot from a CD-ROM or DVD drive in the external module bay, press ESC two times during reboot when you can reset the... OmniBook and restart Windows. 1. Then select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as shown. 3. Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook To reset the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you see the HP logo. Press and hold the blue power button until ...
.... After the computer shuts down, press the blue power button to turn it on the left side of the OmniBook, as the temporary boot device. Hint To boot from a CD-ROM or DVD drive in the external module bay, press ESC two times during reboot when you can reset the... OmniBook and restart Windows. 1. Then select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as shown. 3. Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook To reset the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you see the HP logo. Press and hold the blue power button until ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... battery-or to run on ac power to the OmniBook: • Improved battery life under Windows NT 4.0. • PC Card power management. • Convenient user control and monitoring of power for Windows NT 4.0 is also located on the OmniBook's hard disk drive. It maintains certain internal settings,...Start menu. (The APM driver is located on the Recovery CD in the taskbar, APM is a power-intensive operation that significantly shortens the length of a battery session. The Advanced Power Management (APM) driver for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery pack. You set up APM from ...
... battery-or to run on ac power to the OmniBook: • Improved battery life under Windows NT 4.0. • PC Card power management. • Convenient user control and monitoring of power for Windows NT 4.0 is also located on the OmniBook's hard disk drive. It maintains certain internal settings,...Start menu. (The APM driver is located on the Recovery CD in the taskbar, APM is a power-intensive operation that significantly shortens the length of a battery session. The Advanced Power Management (APM) driver for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery pack. You set up APM from ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...connection, such as a modem or network card-remove it when you are not using it for several hours or more. Some I /O PC Card-that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you 're using it . • If you are not using Windows 2000, power management is installed ... suggestions to conserve battery power. • Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using the floppy disk drive, the CD-ROM drive, or any external connections. • Put the OmniBook in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current session, but will not be using the computer for several hours...
...connection, such as a modem or network card-remove it when you are not using it for several hours or more. Some I /O PC Card-that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the application when you 're using it . • If you are not using Windows 2000, power management is installed ... suggestions to conserve battery power. • Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using the floppy disk drive, the CD-ROM drive, or any external connections. • Put the OmniBook in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current session, but will not be using the computer for several hours...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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Expanding the OmniBook Using the External Module Bay Using the External Module Bay CAUTION You can install it using the steps ... For Windows 95 or Windows 98, if a plug-in module icon is not present, you can use the module bay for HP, Setup, then follow the onscreen instructions. 62 Reference Guide The Agaté Tioman hot-swap software lets you could lose data.... optional floppy drive cable. You can also attach the floppy disk drive to the parallel port with the OmniBook external module bay, such as those listed below . You can then use any compatible plug-in module. • 24X...
Expanding the OmniBook Using the External Module Bay Using the External Module Bay CAUTION You can install it using the steps ... For Windows 95 or Windows 98, if a plug-in module icon is not present, you can use the module bay for HP, Setup, then follow the onscreen instructions. 62 Reference Guide The Agaté Tioman hot-swap software lets you could lose data.... optional floppy drive cable. You can also attach the floppy disk drive to the parallel port with the OmniBook external module bay, such as those listed below . You can then use any compatible plug-in module. • 24X...
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otherwise, you disconnect most plug-in modules without shutting down the computer. Expanding the OmniBook Using the External Module Bay CAUTION To remove or install the bay or module For Windows 95 or Windows 98, if Agaté Tioman hot-... right end of the taskbar. Static electricity can damage internal components. If you are connecting or disconnecting a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or any other type of drive, you must use the icon in OmniBook connectors, module connectors, or cable connectors. For a hard drive module, you must shut down the computer- Do...
otherwise, you disconnect most plug-in modules without shutting down the computer. Expanding the OmniBook Using the External Module Bay CAUTION To remove or install the bay or module For Windows 95 or Windows 98, if Agaté Tioman hot-... right end of the taskbar. Static electricity can damage internal components. If you are connecting or disconnecting a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or any other type of drive, you must use the icon in OmniBook connectors, module connectors, or cable connectors. For a hard drive module, you must shut down the computer- Do...