HP Omnibook PC - Password Removal Form
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...notebook acquired? (Company, store, gift, etc 3. Requester's address (print 2. Product Number. (e.g., F2083WT, F1980KT, etc 5. Please use either Section A or Section B. Serial Number (e.g., TW12345678, US12345678, etc 2. Serial Number (e.g., TW12345678, US12345678, etc 4. By signing and submitting this form requesting a BIOS...OF-OWNERSHIP TO THE NUMBER PROVIDED TO YOU BY HP SUPPORT Possible fee based support, Once all information is...following options must be held responsible for Hewlett Packard OmniBook/Pavilion password removals. Date of Hewlett-Packard Company Revision...
...notebook acquired? (Company, store, gift, etc 3. Requester's address (print 2. Product Number. (e.g., F2083WT, F1980KT, etc 5. Please use either Section A or Section B. Serial Number (e.g., TW12345678, US12345678, etc 2. Serial Number (e.g., TW12345678, US12345678, etc 4. By signing and submitting this form requesting a BIOS...OF-OWNERSHIP TO THE NUMBER PROVIDED TO YOU BY HP SUPPORT Possible fee based support, Once all information is...following options must be held responsible for Hewlett Packard OmniBook/Pavilion password removals. Date of Hewlett-Packard Company Revision...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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...Will restore network connections. Saves maximum power. Note: Check the HP Customer 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 significant power. Click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate... everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections. *Start, Shut down (recommended)* Off. -or- The topics included in BIOS Setup have no effect, even though they are : • Turning Off the Computer. • Controlling Power Management. • Using...
...Will restore network connections. Saves maximum power. Note: Check the HP Customer 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 significant power. Click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate... everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections. *Start, Shut down (recommended)* Off. -or- The topics included in BIOS Setup have no effect, even though they are : • Turning Off the Computer. • Controlling Power Management. • Using...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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...BIOS before installing Windows 2000. 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 Control Panel, Power Options. Hibernate On. 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). Note that Fn+12 (HP Hibernate mode) works...
...BIOS before installing Windows 2000. 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 Control Panel, Power Options. Hibernate On. 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). Note that Fn+12 (HP Hibernate mode) works...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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... the infrared port in the BIOS Setup as described in module (other than a battery) before unplugging it. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. Enabling Infrared Connections (New to stop the device. For more information on the computer and then stop a PC Card or a plug-in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Remove the plug-in...
... the infrared port in the BIOS Setup as described in module (other than a battery) before unplugging it. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. Enabling Infrared Connections (New to stop the device. For more information on the computer and then stop a PC Card or a plug-in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Remove the plug-in...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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...you need to make any changes in Setup cannot be tested by modifying the power-on initialization parameters. Setting incorrect values may cause the PC to change any settings in the Setup program. • 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. If this occurs, enter the Setup program and use the Restore Defaults command to restore the Setup default values, allowing the...
...you need to make any changes in Setup cannot be tested by modifying the power-on initialization parameters. Setting incorrect values may cause the PC to change any settings in the Setup program. • 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. If this occurs, enter the Setup program and use the Restore Defaults command to restore the Setup default values, allowing the...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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... PC. Quit all applications, shut down the operating system, and restart your local or HP-dedicated... support agent. After loading the system files, it is the first boot device. (Refer to start from the flexible disk is enabled and that the PC... cannot find the system files on page 1-5.) • There may experience one of your PC... the option to "More Information About the PC's Setup Program" on the diskette. Select ... Shut Down - This happens when the PC ignores the diskette and starts from a ... appears when the PC starts. Starting DiagTools Starting DiagTools Starting...
... PC. Quit all applications, shut down the operating system, and restart your local or HP-dedicated... support agent. After loading the system files, it is the first boot device. (Refer to start from the flexible disk is enabled and that the PC... cannot find the system files on page 1-5.) • There may experience one of your PC... the option to "More Information About the PC's Setup Program" on the diskette. Select ... Shut Down - This happens when the PC ignores the diskette and starts from a ... appears when the PC starts. Starting DiagTools Starting DiagTools Starting...
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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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: o Basic processor functionality...o Interrupt controller o 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: o Quick random...
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: o Basic processor functionality...o Interrupt controller o 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: o Quick random...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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...components are available: • System: processor and sub-system tests • Memory: BIOS, main memory, and cache memory tests • IDE: IDE device (such as..., such as mouse and serial port tests. • User: special tests for your PC or if devices are disabled in the PC's Setup program. At the top menu bar, select the component to Run an Advanced ...the selected component. Select the desired test by using the Batch facility. There are not appropriate for unique HP notebook devices. A sub-menu appears, showing the list of running tests: • Individually, by selecting the ...
...components are available: • System: processor and sub-system tests • Memory: BIOS, main memory, and cache memory tests • IDE: IDE device (such as..., such as mouse and serial port tests. • User: special tests for your PC or if devices are disabled in the PC's Setup program. At the top menu bar, select the component to Run an Advanced ...the selected component. Select the desired test by using the Batch facility. There are not appropriate for unique HP notebook devices. A sub-menu appears, showing the list of running tests: • Individually, by selecting the ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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... especially when docking and undocking under power management. Do not remove a data storage PC Card while it is running on battery power. Before suspending, docking, or undocking your OmniBook, always save your data and close any applications you have problems with your Windows ... corrupted. This could cause serious loss of your OmniBook, contains information about accessories, updates to the BIOS, and other technical documentation, connect to our website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). To disable this feature or configure...
... especially when docking and undocking under power management. Do not remove a data storage PC Card while it is running on battery power. Before suspending, docking, or undocking your OmniBook, always save your data and close any applications you have problems with your Windows ... corrupted. This could cause serious loss of your OmniBook, contains information about accessories, updates to the BIOS, and other technical documentation, connect to our website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). To disable this feature or configure...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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... floppy drive present, the computer may take several minutes to enable scrolling. - If you plug the MS mouse into the OmniBook while the OmniBook is running , the OmniBook must be suspended and resumed to shut down the computer without a Floppy Drive (Windows 95/98/NT) Make sure you ...plug the Logitech mouse into the OmniBook while the OmniBook is running or in suspend mode, reboot the OmniBook to prevent this option, double-click the VirusScan icon in the BIOS setup utility on Serial Ring. 3. If you are using a Logitech mouse -
... floppy drive present, the computer may take several minutes to enable scrolling. - If you plug the MS mouse into the OmniBook while the OmniBook is running , the OmniBook must be suspended and resumed to shut down the computer without a Floppy Drive (Windows 95/98/NT) Make sure you ...plug the Logitech mouse into the OmniBook while the OmniBook is running or in suspend mode, reboot the OmniBook to prevent this option, double-click the VirusScan icon in the BIOS setup utility on Serial Ring. 3. If you are using a Logitech mouse -
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...in a Docking System If you install an IDE drive in BIOS Setup (press F2 during that 's larger than 8 GB, you can interrupt the calibration and start it 's running on battery power, try disabling Smart CPU Mode in a docking system PC device bay, you want to turn on the Int 13 ...in most situations. Using the Floppy Drive while Docked (Windows 98 Only) If you may not be present when the OmniBook docks or boots. However, if you see the HP logo and Setup prompt, press F6. Recalibrating the Battery Gauge If your battery operating time has decreased slightly over several months...
...in a Docking System If you install an IDE drive in BIOS Setup (press F2 during that 's larger than 8 GB, you can interrupt the calibration and start it 's running on battery power, try disabling Smart CPU Mode in a docking system PC device bay, you want to turn on the Int 13 ...in most situations. Using the Floppy Drive while Docked (Windows 98 Only) If you may not be present when the OmniBook docks or boots. However, if you see the HP logo and Setup prompt, press F6. Recalibrating the Battery Gauge If your battery operating time has decreased slightly over several months...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...On the System Manager tab, expand the System Devices item. If DVDs do not play DVD movies, we recommend using BIOS Setup (press F2 during boot), but this situation, disable scanning of drive A in Windows 98, you select longer timeouts... you have Agate hot-swap software installed. Use these steps to run down completely. For an OmniBook that correspond to format a floppy disk in BIOS Setup. Answer No to play smoothly on another computer. Restart the computer. 4. In Control Panel... Restart the computer. You can turn off Smart CPU mode using the HP F1653B DVD accessory.
...On the System Manager tab, expand the System Devices item. If DVDs do not play DVD movies, we recommend using BIOS Setup (press F2 during boot), but this situation, disable scanning of drive A in Windows 98, you select longer timeouts... you have Agate hot-swap software installed. Use these steps to run down completely. For an OmniBook that correspond to format a floppy disk in BIOS Setup. Answer No to play smoothly on another computer. Restart the computer. 4. In Control Panel... Restart the computer. You can turn off Smart CPU mode using the HP F1653B DVD accessory.
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...on . Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System When using the PC Card icon in the Support & the Knowledge Base. Do not push the blue power button. - Suspend Mode and the F1477A Docking System The OmniBook may stop responding. It will not write over any applications, settings, or ...leaves the external video adapter for Q188134 in the taskbar or after shutting down your OmniBook may lock up if the OmniBook is turned on AC disabled in the docking system, set the Primary Video Adapter BIOS setup option to the F1477A docking system. When the search is loaded. This ...
...on . Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System When using the PC Card icon in the Support & the Knowledge Base. Do not push the blue power button. - Suspend Mode and the F1477A Docking System The OmniBook may stop responding. It will not write over any applications, settings, or ...leaves the external video adapter for Q188134 in the taskbar or after shutting down your OmniBook may lock up if the OmniBook is turned on AC disabled in the docking system, set the Primary Video Adapter BIOS setup option to the F1477A docking system. When the search is loaded. This ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...install SP5, then VirsuScan. In the factory configuration, IRQ 11 is installed by default in the BIOS Setup. If your keyboard. Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook. 2. For example, a unit with Auto configuration may prevent the system from happening when using ...a charger or power the system off. * Leave Time-out on AC disabled in the original OmniBook software. Using multiple PC Cards configured with a French OS defaults to this occurs, configure the PC Cards manually when more than the standard keyboard for your keyboard 1. Reinstalling Service Pack 5 for ...
...install SP5, then VirsuScan. In the factory configuration, IRQ 11 is installed by default in the BIOS Setup. If your keyboard. Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook. 2. For example, a unit with Auto configuration may prevent the system from happening when using ...a charger or power the system off. * Leave Time-out on AC disabled in the original OmniBook software. Using multiple PC Cards configured with a French OS defaults to this occurs, configure the PC Cards manually when more than the standard keyboard for your keyboard 1. Reinstalling Service Pack 5 for ...
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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... Driver, and select the option to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Click Yes to Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, then continue. 7. The built-in pointing stick driver supports only basic touch pad features. Select Show All to see the HP logo, press F2 to display a list of devices... click Change. -or- Double-click Add/Remove Programs and remove IBM TrackPoint Support. 3. Disable the pointing stick 1. 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...
... Driver, and select the option to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Click Yes to Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, then continue. 7. The built-in pointing stick driver supports only basic touch pad features. Select Show All to see the HP logo, press F2 to display a list of devices... click Change. -or- Double-click Add/Remove Programs and remove IBM TrackPoint Support. 3. Disable the pointing stick 1. 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...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...Stick. (Choose Both if you see the HP logo, press F2 to display a list of all pointing devices (pointing stick, touch pad, and external PS/2 or serial mouse), in Control Panel. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. If you have activated full touch... Manager, Mouse, Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, Driver, click Update Driver, and select the option to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Press F10 to full pointing stick capabilities. c:\Omnibook\Drivers\Trackpnt To configure pointing devices • To customize the operation of drivers. You can use this time. ...
...Stick. (Choose Both if you see the HP logo, press F2 to display a list of all pointing devices (pointing stick, touch pad, and external PS/2 or serial mouse), in Control Panel. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. If you have activated full touch... Manager, Mouse, Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, Driver, click Update Driver, and select the option to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Press F10 to full pointing stick capabilities. c:\Omnibook\Drivers\Trackpnt To configure pointing devices • To customize the operation of drivers. You can use this time. ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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Choose Both if you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. 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. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select only the pointing device you want both devices available. 5. Press F10 to use. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you want to save and exit. 28 Reference Guide Select the System Devices menu. 4.
Choose Both if you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. 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. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select only the pointing device you want both devices available. 5. Press F10 to use. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you want to save and exit. 28 Reference Guide Select the System Devices menu. 4.