HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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... (Windows 95 and Windows NT) Using VirusScan without a Floppy Drive (Windows 95/98/NT) Changing Smart CPU Mode Using an IDE Drive in a Docking System Recalibrating the Battery Gauge Windows 95/98 Energy Star Feature ...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... Using VirusScan with a Network Connection Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook Physical Care General Use Sources of Information
... (Windows 95 and Windows NT) Using VirusScan without a Floppy Drive (Windows 95/98/NT) Changing Smart CPU Mode Using an IDE Drive in a Docking System Recalibrating the Battery Gauge Windows 95/98 Energy Star Feature ...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... Using VirusScan with a Network Connection Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook Physical Care General Use Sources of Information
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... to enable scrolling. - Using VirusScan without a Floppy Drive (Windows 95/98/NT) Make sure you plug the Logitech mouse into the OmniBook while the OmniBook is suspended will enable the scroll button for Resume on Auto. * If you shut down the computer without a floppy drive present, the...the OmniBook to prevent this option, double-click the VirusScan icon in the BIOS setup utility on Serial Ring. 3. Click Start, Run, type mplay32 and click OK. Otherwise, if you 're using a Logitech mouse - If you do the following to enable the scroll button. - Changing Smart CPU Mode ...
... to enable scrolling. - Using VirusScan without a Floppy Drive (Windows 95/98/NT) Make sure you plug the Logitech mouse into the OmniBook while the OmniBook is suspended will enable the scroll button for Resume on Auto. * If you shut down the computer without a floppy drive present, the...the OmniBook to prevent this option, double-click the VirusScan icon in the BIOS setup utility on Serial Ring. 3. Click Start, Run, type mplay32 and click OK. Otherwise, if you 're using a Logitech mouse - If you do the following to enable the scroll button. - Changing Smart CPU Mode ...
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...if you can also reduce operating time. This doesn't significantly affect performance in a docking system PC device bay, you attach the floppy drive and external module bay after a period of the ...should set the IDE jumpers on . Smart CPU Mode is missing, either dock the OmniBook again with the floppy drive attached, or reboot the OmniBook. This setting allows the computer to turn on... the screen. Recalibrating the Battery Gauge If your battery operating time has decreased slightly over several months or more, you see the HP...
...if you can also reduce operating time. This doesn't significantly affect performance in a docking system PC device bay, you attach the floppy drive and external module bay after a period of the ...should set the IDE jumpers on . Smart CPU Mode is missing, either dock the OmniBook again with the floppy drive attached, or reboot the OmniBook. This setting allows the computer to turn on... the screen. Recalibrating the Battery Gauge If your battery operating time has decreased slightly over several months or more, you see the HP...
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...responding if you can change display settings in Control Panel Display on the Display tab (in BIOS Setup. You can turn off Smart CPU mode using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. Clear the Access and Shutdown options under Scan Floppies On. Maintaining Power Management (Windows 98 Only) When Windows 98...to one display. Select Advanced Power Management and click Remove. 3. You can press Fn+F5 to switch to run down completely. For an OmniBook that correspond to the settings for Max Power Savings in Windows 98, you want to play smoothly on battery power, try to ensure longer battery...
...responding if you can change display settings in Control Panel Display on the Display tab (in BIOS Setup. You can turn off Smart CPU mode using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. Clear the Access and Shutdown options under Scan Floppies On. Maintaining Power Management (Windows 98 Only) When Windows 98...to one display. Select Advanced Power Management and click Remove. 3. You can press Fn+F5 to switch to run down completely. For an OmniBook that correspond to the settings for Max Power Savings in Windows 98, you want to play smoothly on battery power, try to ensure longer battery...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... on page 51). Reference Guide 57 Managing Battery Power Conserving Battery Power Conserving Battery Power The OmniBook uses software to the lowest comfortable level. Some I /O PC Card-that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a modem or network card-remove it when you are... not using it . • If you have an I /O cards use Smart CPU mode. If you 're using Windows NT 4.0, make sure APM is not saved. • Press Fn+F1 to turn the brightness of your OmniBook...
... on page 51). Reference Guide 57 Managing Battery Power Conserving Battery Power Conserving Battery Power The OmniBook uses software to the lowest comfortable level. Some I /O PC Card-that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a modem or network card-remove it when you are... not using it . • If you have an I /O cards use Smart CPU mode. If you 're using Windows NT 4.0, make sure APM is not saved. • Press Fn+F1 to turn the brightness of your OmniBook...
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... for best power savings (relatively short time-outs). From the Start menu, shut down then restart the OmniBook. 2. Select the Power menu. 4. For definitions of the main power modes, see the HP logo, press F2 to pick an option other than Disabled.) Maximum Power Savings: The time-out settings ...relatively long time-outs). We recommend that you set power time-outs Windows 95, 98, or NT The BIOS Setup utility includes settings for Smart CPU Mode, Standby Time-out, Suspend Time-out, Hibernate Time-out, and Hard Disk Time-out. Select Power Management Mode. (Press the spacebar, F5...
... for best power savings (relatively short time-outs). From the Start menu, shut down then restart the OmniBook. 2. Select the Power menu. 4. For definitions of the main power modes, see the HP logo, press F2 to pick an option other than Disabled.) Maximum Power Savings: The time-out settings ...relatively long time-outs). We recommend that you set power time-outs Windows 95, 98, or NT The BIOS Setup utility includes settings for Smart CPU Mode, Standby Time-out, Suspend Time-out, Hibernate Time-out, and Hard Disk Time-out. Select Power Management Mode. (Press the spacebar, F5...
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Sets the date using 24-hour format. Sets the floppy drive type. Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Setting Language BIOS Revision System Time System Date Floppy Drive Main Menu Description Sets the language for this utility and for BIOS ... disk drive type and various parameters. Values set take effect immediately. Quiet Boot Video Display Device Video Expansion Primary Video Adapter System Memory Extended Memory CPU Serial Number When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and messages during boot. When enabled, the video image covers the entire display in...
Sets the date using 24-hour format. Sets the floppy drive type. Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Setting Language BIOS Revision System Time System Date Floppy Drive Main Menu Description Sets the language for this utility and for BIOS ... disk drive type and various parameters. Values set take effect immediately. Quiet Boot Video Display Device Video Expansion Primary Video Adapter System Memory Extended Memory CPU Serial Number When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and messages during boot. When enabled, the video image covers the entire display in...
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Max Power Savings Smart CPU Mode Enables automatic CPU power savings when running on after docking. Absence of time-outs, or allows customized time-outs. When Lid Closed Auto Turn-on on Dock* Sets whether the OmniBook turns on battery power. Setting Description Default Power Management... Mode Disables time-outs, selects a combination of keyboard, mouse, and hard disk activity could cause slower CPU response. On ("900 B") Off (non "900 B") ...
Max Power Savings Smart CPU Mode Enables automatic CPU power savings when running on after docking. Absence of time-outs, or allows customized time-outs. When Lid Closed Auto Turn-on on Dock* Sets whether the OmniBook turns on battery power. Setting Description Default Power Management... Mode Disables time-outs, selects a combination of keyboard, mouse, and hard disk activity could cause slower CPU response. On ("900 B") Off (non "900 B") ...
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... (dual displays), it 's set to Internal in the Main menu. If this fixes the problem, Smart CPU mode may be shown on page 68. • If the monitor is connected to the OmniBook monitor port, you 're not using BIOS Setup (press F2 during boot), but this will decrease battery ... operating system, if you might have to one display. See "To replace the hard disk drive" on battery power. Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Check the power source. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. See "To use an external monitor" on display ...
... (dual displays), it 's set to Internal in the Main menu. If this fixes the problem, Smart CPU mode may be shown on page 68. • If the monitor is connected to the OmniBook monitor port, you 're not using BIOS Setup (press F2 during boot), but this will decrease battery ... operating system, if you might have to one display. See "To replace the hard disk drive" on battery power. Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Check the power source. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. See "To use an external monitor" on display ...
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...be normal Windows behavior. Performance. 108 Reference Guide If the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Performance Problems If the OmniBook gets hot • It is normal for broken network connections ...at the back-right corner. • DOS games and other programs that drive CPU usage toward 100% can affect performance while they're running. • Some file browsers may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off. Background processing can affect response time. • Certain ...
...be normal Windows behavior. Performance. 108 Reference Guide If the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Performance Problems If the OmniBook gets hot • It is normal for broken network connections ...at the back-right corner. • DOS games and other programs that drive CPU usage toward 100% can affect performance while they're running. • Some file browsers may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off. Background processing can affect response time. • Certain ...
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... Features Environmental Limits Major ICs User and administrator passwords. PC identification displayed at boot. Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 122 °F). Models without "900" after serial number CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium III processor. South Bridge: PIIX4M.... ES1921. Video: NeoMagic MagicGraph NM2200 (NMG5). Keyboard controller: National PC87570. Models with "900 B" after serial number CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium II Performance Enhanced (PE) processor. Keyboard controller: National PC87570. DMI-accessible electronic serial number. System, hard drive,...
... Features Environmental Limits Major ICs User and administrator passwords. PC identification displayed at boot. Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 122 °F). Models without "900" after serial number CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium III processor. South Bridge: PIIX4M.... ES1921. Video: NeoMagic MagicGraph NM2200 (NMG5). Keyboard controller: National PC87570. Models with "900 B" after serial number CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium II Performance Enhanced (PE) processor. Keyboard controller: National PC87570. DMI-accessible electronic serial number. System, hard drive,...
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...LPT1 port, 15, 66 M Main menu (BIOS), 87 memory adding, 81 extended, 87 PC-100, 81, 107 removing, 83 system, 132 troubleshooting, 106 microphone external, 71 location, 13 mini dock, 76, 98 modes power, 20 Smart CPU, 58, 90 module bay, 18, 63 modules (plug-in), 63 monitor BIOS settings,..., 48 changing BIOS settings, 86 cleaning, 48 locking, 95 reinstalling Windows, 118 resetting, 21 starting and stopping, 20 testing, 115 websites, 10 OmniBook Library, 10 OmniBook Notes, 10 on button location, 13 status lights, 22 turning on, 20 overheating, 108 P parallel port CD-ROM drive, 119 connecting, 69 ...
...LPT1 port, 15, 66 M Main menu (BIOS), 87 memory adding, 81 extended, 87 PC-100, 81, 107 removing, 83 system, 132 troubleshooting, 106 microphone external, 71 location, 13 mini dock, 76, 98 modes power, 20 Smart CPU, 58, 90 module bay, 18, 63 modules (plug-in), 63 monitor BIOS settings,..., 48 changing BIOS settings, 86 cleaning, 48 locking, 95 reinstalling Windows, 118 resetting, 21 starting and stopping, 20 testing, 115 websites, 10 OmniBook Library, 10 OmniBook Notes, 10 on button location, 13 status lights, 22 turning on, 20 overheating, 108 P parallel port CD-ROM drive, 119 connecting, 69 ...
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... 66 troubleshooting, 112 uses power, 57 service (repair), 98 Service Pack (Windows NT), 98 shortcut keys, 32 Smart Card accessory, 12 Smart CPU, 58, 90 software license, 3 speaker location, 14 speakers external, 71 specifications hardware, 128 system resources, 131 standby and display life, 29 ...132 interrupts, 131 system memory, 132 system-off button location, 14 resetting, 21 T taskbar battery, 52 PC Card, 74 volume, 31 tattooing, 95 temperature limits, 130 overheating, 108 testing the OmniBook, 115 time-outs, 58, 90 TopTools, 92 touch pad advanced features, 26 BIOS setting, 88 configuring,...
... 66 troubleshooting, 112 uses power, 57 service (repair), 98 Service Pack (Windows NT), 98 shortcut keys, 32 Smart Card accessory, 12 Smart CPU, 58, 90 software license, 3 speaker location, 14 speakers external, 71 specifications hardware, 128 system resources, 131 standby and display life, 29 ...132 interrupts, 131 system memory, 132 system-off button location, 14 resetting, 21 T taskbar battery, 52 PC Card, 74 volume, 31 tattooing, 95 temperature limits, 130 overheating, 108 testing the OmniBook, 115 time-outs, 58, 90 TopTools, 92 touch pad advanced features, 26 BIOS setting, 88 configuring,...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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... Check the monitor connections. • If the monitor is set up as "secondary"-you have to reduce the resolution and number of the OmniBook display. If you're using Windows 98 Extended Desktop (dual displays), it 's set to Internal in the Main menu. You can change ...CPU mode using the built-in display and an external monitor connected to one display. See the section "Connecting External Devices" in the online Reference Guide. • If the monitor is connected to a video adapter in a docking system, in BIOS Setup make sure the Primary Video Adapter is connected to the OmniBook...
... Check the monitor connections. • If the monitor is set up as "secondary"-you have to reduce the resolution and number of the OmniBook display. If you're using Windows 98 Extended Desktop (dual displays), it 's set to Internal in the Main menu. You can change ...CPU mode using the built-in display and an external monitor connected to one display. See the section "Connecting External Devices" in the online Reference Guide. • If the monitor is connected to a video adapter in a docking system, in BIOS Setup make sure the Primary Video Adapter is connected to the OmniBook...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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... example, don't put the computer on a soft surface that drive CPU usage toward 100% can affect response time. 82 User's Handbook Performance Problems If the OmniBook gets hot • It is not responding. • Reboot the OmniBook. • Delete temporary and unneeded files. • This may ... (http://www.hp.com/omnibook) for the computer to a temperature increase. Contact Xircom to see if your card is one of approved and tested PC Cards. • Certain Xircom CE2 (IIps) LAN cards conflict with the OmniBook. If the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly • Press CTRL+ALT+...
... example, don't put the computer on a soft surface that drive CPU usage toward 100% can affect response time. 82 User's Handbook Performance Problems If the OmniBook gets hot • It is not responding. • Reboot the OmniBook. • Delete temporary and unneeded files. • This may ... (http://www.hp.com/omnibook) for the computer to a temperature increase. Contact Xircom to see if your card is one of approved and tested PC Cards. • Certain Xircom CE2 (IIps) LAN cards conflict with the OmniBook. If the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly • Press CTRL+ALT+...
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...;F). Video: NeoMagic MagicGraph NM2200 (NMG5). CardBus: TI PCI 1225. Models with "900 B" after serial number CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium II Performance Enhanced (PE) processor. Super I /O: SMC 769. Keyboard controller: National PC87570. South Bridge: ...PIIX4M. Keyboard controller: National PC87570. PC identification displayed at boot. Kensington MicroSaver lock slot. Models without "900" after serial number CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium III processor. Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to...
...;F). Video: NeoMagic MagicGraph NM2200 (NMG5). CardBus: TI PCI 1225. Models with "900 B" after serial number CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium II Performance Enhanced (PE) processor. Super I /O: SMC 769. Keyboard controller: National PC87570. South Bridge: ...PIIX4M. Keyboard controller: National PC87570. PC identification displayed at boot. Kensington MicroSaver lock slot. Models without "900" after serial number CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium III processor. Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to...