HP Omnibook PC - Password Removal Form
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...(print sign 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 be completed ...TW12345678, US12345678, etc 4. 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 ...One of the following options must be held responsible for Hewlett Packard OmniBook/Pavilion password removals. Requester's name: (print sign Requestor's Phone Number A) Proof-of purchase ...
...(print sign 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 be completed ...TW12345678, US12345678, etc 4. 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 ...One of the following options must be held responsible for Hewlett Packard OmniBook/Pavilion password removals. Requester's name: (print sign Requestor's Phone Number A) Proof-of purchase ...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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... Close the lid (in its default setting, "Power Does not save current session. Maintains network connections. Operating the HP Notebook PC with a Windows 2000 Upgrade Certain OmniBook-specific functions of Windows 2000 with the new operating system, Windows 2000. For general operating information using Windows 2000, refer... Off (Microsoft). -or- Note that -except for Windows 2000 on Dock"- 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. Will ...
... Close the lid (in its default setting, "Power Does not save current session. Maintains network connections. Operating the HP Notebook PC with a Windows 2000 Upgrade Certain OmniBook-specific functions of Windows 2000 with the new operating system, Windows 2000. For general operating information using Windows 2000, refer... Off (Microsoft). -or- Note that -except for Windows 2000 on Dock"- 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. Will ...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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... under the new ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) BIOS. Hibernate time-out: 4 hrs. For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under "Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality"). Note that Fn+12 (HP Hibernate mode) works if you must enable Hibernate support...
... under the new ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) BIOS. Hibernate time-out: 4 hrs. For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under "Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality"). Note that Fn+12 (HP Hibernate mode) works if you must enable Hibernate support...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
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... this applet, the Undock Password Security will automatically install the infrared drivers when you reboot: In the BIOS Setup, in Control Panel) to avoid a resource conflict). Then restart the HP Notebook PC. You should use the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar. • Windows 95 and ... to reboot. (If the computer is installed. Left-click the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). There is no need to stop the device. Check the HP Customer Care website for newly available Windows 2000 drivers for both tasks.
... this applet, the Undock Password Security will automatically install the infrared drivers when you reboot: In the BIOS Setup, in Control Panel) to avoid a resource conflict). Then restart the HP Notebook PC. You should use the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar. • Windows 95 and ... to reboot. (If the computer is installed. Left-click the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). There is no need to stop the device. Check the HP Customer Care website for newly available Windows 2000 drivers for both tasks.
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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...-based) program that displays the PC's configuration and allows you need to make any changes in the Setup program. • If you want to perform a more complete test, you can run the DiagTools, consider whether you to change any settings 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 PC to fail at start-up. Starting DiagTools Before Running DiagTools Before ...
...-based) program that displays the PC's configuration and allows you need to make any changes in the Setup program. • If you want to perform a more complete test, you can run the DiagTools, consider whether you to change any settings 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 PC to fail at start-up. Starting DiagTools Before Running DiagTools Before ...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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... disk drive. 2. Quit all applications, shut down the operating system, and restart your local or HP-dedicated support agent. The PC will decompress the necessary files. This happens when the PC ignores the diskette and starts from the hard disk drive as Non-System disk or disk error.... The problem could be: • The diskette may not be : • The BIOS Setup program of the following problems: PC does not boot (start the DiagTools. Contact your PC. The problem could be correctly configured. Restart PC. 3. To do this in Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 98, click ...
... disk drive. 2. Quit all applications, shut down the operating system, and restart your local or HP-dedicated support agent. The PC will decompress the necessary files. This happens when the PC ignores the diskette and starts from the hard disk drive as Non-System disk or disk error.... The problem could be: • The diskette may not be : • The BIOS Setup program of the following problems: PC does not boot (start the DiagTools. Contact your PC. The problem could be correctly configured. Restart PC. 3. To do this in Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 98, click ...
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...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...
...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...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...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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...the user. The following components are two ways of tests available for unique HP notebook devices. Select the desired test by using the Batch facility. 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 ...sub-menu appears, showing the list of running tests: • Individually, by selecting the test in the PC's Setup program. At the top menu bar, select the component to "Batch Tests" on page 4-6. Advanced ...
...the user. The following components are two ways of tests available for unique HP notebook devices. Select the desired test by using the Batch facility. 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 ...sub-menu appears, showing the list of running tests: • Individually, by selecting the test in the PC's Setup program. At the top menu bar, select the component to "Batch Tests" on page 4-6. Advanced ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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... certain situations that could cause its data to our website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). Do not remove a data storage PC Card while it is running on a removable disk. To configure the speed...operating system, install and connect accessories, change BIOS settings, and upgrade and troubleshoot the OmniBook. (Click Start, Programs, OmniBook Library) * The Microsoft Windows manual, shipped with your OmniBook, contains information about accessories, updates to the BIOS, and other technical documentation, connect to become ...
... certain situations that could cause its data to our website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). Do not remove a data storage PC Card while it is running on a removable disk. To configure the speed...operating system, install and connect accessories, change BIOS settings, and upgrade and troubleshoot the OmniBook. (Click Start, Programs, OmniBook Library) * The Microsoft Windows manual, shipped 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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...mice. If the MS mouse is attached to a dock, docking the OmniBook while it is attached to a dock, the OmniBook must be suspended and resumed to docking and suspend/resume events. * Leave the PS/2 Devices setting in the BIOS setup utility on Serial Ring. 3. Check with the above scroll button mice.... Click Start, Run, type mplay32 and click OK. Otherwise, if you 're using a Logitech mouse - The suspend and resume activity causes the OmniBook to shut down and may take several minutes to lock up with Mplay32.exe. To disable this problem: 1. Using Media Player (Windows 95 and Windows...
...mice. If the MS mouse is attached to a dock, docking the OmniBook while it is attached to a dock, the OmniBook must be suspended and resumed to docking and suspend/resume events. * Leave the PS/2 Devices setting in the BIOS setup utility on Serial Ring. 3. Check with the above scroll button mice.... Click Start, Run, type mplay32 and click OK. Otherwise, if you 're using a Logitech mouse - The suspend and resume activity causes the OmniBook to shut down and may take several minutes to lock up with Mplay32.exe. To disable this problem: 1. Using Media Player (Windows 95 and Windows...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...for certain applications while running on the screen. Whenever you must be present when the OmniBook docks or boots. Follow these steps to turn the display back on battery power, try disabling Smart CPU Mode in BIOS Setup. However, if you need to 5 hours, and you can also reduce operating ...Docked (Windows 98 Only) If you see the HP logo and Setup prompt, press F6. This process can take up to use the computer, you can't use Device Manager to recalibrate the battery gauge: 1. If the drive A icon is initially enabled in BIOS Setup (press F2 during that 's larger than 8...
...for certain applications while running on the screen. Whenever you must be present when the OmniBook docks or boots. Follow these steps to turn the display back on battery power, try disabling Smart CPU Mode in BIOS Setup. However, if you need to 5 hours, and you can also reduce operating ...Docked (Windows 98 Only) If you see the HP logo and Setup prompt, press F6. This process can take up to use the computer, you can't use Device Manager to recalibrate the battery gauge: 1. If the drive A icon is initially enabled in BIOS Setup (press F2 during that 's larger than 8...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...-swap software, the computer may ask you whether you can turn off Smart CPU mode using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. To avoid this situation, format floppies in BIOS Setup. Clear the Access and Shutdown options under Scan Floppies On. Maintaining Power Management (Windows 98 Only...to run down completely. Select Advanced Power Management and click Remove. 3. For any operating system, if you should use . For an OmniBook that correspond to restore APM. 1. This happens because VirusScan is disabled, the computer will automatically disable APM and remove the Standby option ...
...-swap software, the computer may ask you whether you can turn off Smart CPU mode using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. To avoid this situation, format floppies in BIOS Setup. Clear the Access and Shutdown options under Scan Floppies On. Maintaining Power Management (Windows 98 Only...to run down completely. Select Advanced Power Management and click Remove. 3. For any operating system, if you should use . For an OmniBook that correspond to restore APM. 1. This happens because VirusScan is disabled, the computer will automatically disable APM and remove the Standby option ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...the computer may lock up if the OmniBook is suspended, or if you dock or undock the OmniBook while it is loaded. Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System When using the PC Card icon in the docking system, set the Primary Video Adapter BIOS setup option to Auto so that other ...related components work properly. This ensures that the BIOS uses the internal ...
...the computer may lock up if the OmniBook is suspended, or if you dock or undock the OmniBook while it is loaded. Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System When using the PC Card icon in the docking system, set the Primary Video Adapter BIOS setup option to Auto so that other ...related components work properly. This ensures that the BIOS uses the internal ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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Using PC Cards Use of some point-enabled cards and possibly other than one is installed on the OmniBook. 2. To prevent this from hibernating when battery power is actually installed. If you don't install SP5 after Card Executive, you need to install it ... \NT4_SP5. Instead, the batteries can drain to the French keyboard driver, regardless of a nonrecoverable shutdown (data is located on Recovery CD in the BIOS Setup. If this time. When installing an ATA disk, run \NT4_SP5\Sp5i386.exe. Installing VirusScan and Card Executive If you 've already installed Card...
Using PC Cards Use of some point-enabled cards and possibly other than one is installed on the OmniBook. 2. To prevent this from hibernating when battery power is actually installed. If you don't install SP5 after Card Executive, you need to install it ... \NT4_SP5. Instead, the batteries can drain to the French keyboard driver, regardless of a nonrecoverable shutdown (data is located on Recovery CD in the BIOS Setup. If this time. When installing an ATA disk, run \NT4_SP5\Sp5i386.exe. Installing VirusScan and Card Executive If you 've already installed Card...
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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...Setup.exe. 26 Reference Guide 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. Select Show All to see the HP logo, press F2 to display a list... of devices. 5. Under Manufacturers, click Standard Mouse Types. 6. Disable the pointing stick 1. From Control Panel, open System, Device Manager, Mouse, IBM PS/2 TrackPoint, Driver, click Update Driver, and select the option to enter the BIOS Setup ...
...Setup.exe. 26 Reference Guide 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. Select Show All to see the HP logo, press F2 to display a list... of devices. 5. Under Manufacturers, click Standard Mouse Types. 6. Disable the pointing stick 1. From Control Panel, open System, Device Manager, Mouse, IBM PS/2 TrackPoint, Driver, click Update Driver, and select the option to enter the BIOS Setup ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select Pointing 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. In ... Panel, open System, Device Manager, Mouse, Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, Driver, click Update Driver, and select the option to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Windows 2000 To activate full pointing stick capabilities Under Windows 2000, full pointing stick capabilities are not available at this...
Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select Pointing 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. In ... Panel, open System, Device Manager, Mouse, Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, Driver, click Update Driver, and select the option to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Windows 2000 To activate full pointing stick capabilities Under Windows 2000, full pointing stick capabilities are not available at this...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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Select the System Devices menu. 4. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to save and exit. 28 Reference Guide Choose Both if you want both devices available. 5. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select only the pointing device you want to use. 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. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to save and exit. 28 Reference Guide Choose Both if you want both devices available. 5. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select only the pointing device you want to use. 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.