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... Windows Control Panel or Windows System Properties is not anticipated that the user would ever need to perform a hardware scan, the use of the Device Manager to manually scan for the user to perform a manual hardware scan since most new devices support plug and play or come with install CD's. The shortcut key sequence Fn+F5 switches only between the internal LCD and an external display connected to the TV output port. If recently installed applications or drivers...
... Windows Control Panel or Windows System Properties is not anticipated that the user would ever need to perform a hardware scan, the use of the Device Manager to manually scan for the user to perform a manual hardware scan since most new devices support plug and play or come with install CD's. The shortcut key sequence Fn+F5 switches only between the internal LCD and an external display connected to the TV output port. If recently installed applications or drivers...
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...repair service 98 To prepare your computer for shipment 99 Solving Problems with Your Computer 101 Troubleshooting Techniques 102 Audio problems 102 CD and DVD problems 103 Display problems 104 Hard disk drive problems 106 Heat problems ...107 Infrared Problems 107 Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems 108 LAN problems...109 Memory problems 110 Modem problems 111 One-Touch button problems 115 Parallel and USB problems 116 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 116 Performance problems 117 Port replicator problems 118 Power and battery problems 118 Printing problems 121 Startup problems...
...repair service 98 To prepare your computer for shipment 99 Solving Problems with Your Computer 101 Troubleshooting Techniques 102 Audio problems 102 CD and DVD problems 103 Display problems 104 Hard disk drive problems 106 Heat problems ...107 Infrared Problems 107 Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems 108 LAN problems...109 Memory problems 110 Modem problems 111 One-Touch button problems 115 Parallel and USB problems 116 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 116 Performance problems 117 Port replicator problems 118 Power and battery problems 118 Printing problems 121 Startup problems...
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... to the network. Two lights under the LAN port indicate the status of the connection (see the figure above): 1. Reference Guide 69 Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in Control Panel. See Windows Help or your Microsoft manual for network information. Making Connections Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a LAN If your network administrator or ISP provider for information about setting up and using LAN connections-click Start, Help (or Help and Support). Windows 2000 and...
... to the network. Two lights under the LAN port indicate the status of the connection (see the figure above): 1. Reference Guide 69 Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in Control Panel. See Windows Help or your Microsoft manual for network information. Making Connections Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a LAN If your network administrator or ISP provider for information about setting up and using LAN connections-click Start, Help (or Help and Support). Windows 2000 and...
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... monitor to make adjustments. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings (Windows 98) or Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display, Settings (Windows XP). You can change the Screen area and Colors settings for the second monitor by model.) 2. Use the Settings tab to a power source and turn on the rear of your notebook display to the right or left of the computer or the port replicator. 4. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). 3. Notebook screen...
... monitor to make adjustments. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings (Windows 98) or Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display, Settings (Windows XP). You can change the Screen area and Colors settings for the second monitor by model.) 2. Use the Settings tab to a power source and turn on the rear of your notebook display to the right or left of the computer or the port replicator. 4. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). 3. Notebook screen...
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... embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8) and Num Lock is 100 meters (330 feet). • Click Start, Help (or Help and Support), and use the Networking troubleshooter. Try connecting a different computer to the cable. • For Windows 98, open Network in network adapter doesn't connect to the network or the network may be included with retail Windows. English keyboard. LAN problems If the built-in Control Panel. Make sure you installed any drivers included with the...
... embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8) and Num Lock is 100 meters (330 feet). • Click Start, Help (or Help and Support), and use the Networking troubleshooter. Try connecting a different computer to the cable. • For Windows 98, open Network in network adapter doesn't connect to the network or the network may be included with retail Windows. English keyboard. LAN problems If the built-in Control Panel. Make sure you installed any drivers included with the...
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...; If you may need to replace the battery. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC card use the computer during this feature to reduce hard disk access. • If the operating time has become shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old, you 're using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from any nearby...
...; If you may need to replace the battery. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC card use the computer during this feature to reduce hard disk access. • If the operating time has become shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old, you 're using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from any nearby...
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... any PC cards. 3. A BIOS update replaces the previous version, so it . 126 Reference Guide The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the CD's root directory. Remove any programs that you install the factory software, the recovery process can use e-Diagtools for BIOS passwords. 1. Note CAUTION Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow these updates as they become available. If you follow the displayed instructions...
... any PC cards. 3. A BIOS update replaces the previous version, so it . 126 Reference Guide The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the CD's root directory. Remove any programs that you install the factory software, the recovery process can use e-Diagtools for BIOS passwords. 1. Note CAUTION Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow these updates as they become available. If you follow the displayed instructions...
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to 32-MB video memory (depending on model, shared with system memory) Supports NTSC and PAL TV Dual display for LCD and external monitor or TV 87/88/90-key spill-proof QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation Embedded numeric keypad 12 function (Fn) keys Touch pad with on the bottom of a notebook PC. Physical Attributes CPU Core Logic RAM Mass Storage CD/DVD drive Graphics Keyboard and Pointing Devices Audio Size: 13.03" x 10...
to 32-MB video memory (depending on model, shared with system memory) Supports NTSC and PAL TV Dual display for LCD and external monitor or TV 87/88/90-key spill-proof QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation Embedded numeric keypad 12 function (Fn) keys Touch pad with on the bottom of a notebook PC. Physical Attributes CPU Core Logic RAM Mass Storage CD/DVD drive Graphics Keyboard and Pointing Devices Audio Size: 13.03" x 10...
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... Applications key, 31 applications, recovering, 127 AT commands, 64, 135 audio adjusting volume, 102 connecting devices, 75 troubleshooting, 102 auto/airline adapter, 12 B battery best use of, 48 installing, 21 latch, 17 location, 17 low power warning, 57 maintaining capacity, 48 operating time, optimizing, 58 recharging, 21 safety, 143 status, 56 status light, 18 troubleshooting, 118 BIOS setup utility, 84 specifications, 130 updating, 94, 126 boot device changing, 36 brightness adjusting, 33 C Caps lock status light, 18 CD-ROM drive access light, 18 buttons...
... Applications key, 31 applications, recovering, 127 AT commands, 64, 135 audio adjusting volume, 102 connecting devices, 75 troubleshooting, 102 auto/airline adapter, 12 B battery best use of, 48 installing, 21 latch, 17 location, 17 low power warning, 57 maintaining capacity, 48 operating time, optimizing, 58 recharging, 21 safety, 143 status, 56 status light, 18 troubleshooting, 118 BIOS setup utility, 84 specifications, 130 updating, 94, 126 boot device changing, 36 brightness adjusting, 33 C Caps lock status light, 18 CD-ROM drive access light, 18 buttons...
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... mouse settings, 36 troubleshooting, 108 movies (DVD), 38 multimedia buttons 152 Reference Guide in hibernate or standby, 19 location, 15 using, 19 N network connecting to, 69 dialing in to, 64 resuming connection, 71 Norton AntiVirus, 43 Num lock status light, 18 using, 32 O One-Touch buttons configuring, 37 location, 14 troubleshooting, 115 using, 37 Outlook Express, 60, 65 P Pad Lock button location, 14 using, 36 parallel device, connecting, 74 parallel port location, 16 password, 40 PC card inserting, 70 removing, 70 saving power, 58 slot location...
... mouse settings, 36 troubleshooting, 108 movies (DVD), 38 multimedia buttons 152 Reference Guide in hibernate or standby, 19 location, 15 using, 19 N network connecting to, 69 dialing in to, 64 resuming connection, 71 Norton AntiVirus, 43 Num lock status light, 18 using, 32 O One-Touch buttons configuring, 37 location, 14 troubleshooting, 115 using, 37 Outlook Express, 60, 65 P Pad Lock button location, 14 using, 36 parallel device, connecting, 74 parallel port location, 16 password, 40 PC card inserting, 70 removing, 70 saving power, 58 slot location...
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...-off switch location, 16 T technical support getting, 94 telephone numbers, 95 technology codes, 133 telephone numbers HP Customer Care, 96 testing hardware, 123 touch pad configuring, 36 location, 14 locking, 36 settings, 36 troubleshooting, 108 using, 35 troubleshooting audio, 102 battery, 118 CD-ROM drive, 103 display, 104 DVD drive, 103 hard disk drive, 106 heat, 107 hibernate mode, 122 infrared communication, 107 keyboard, 108 LAN, 109 memory, 110 modem, 111, 112 mouse, 108 One-Touch buttons, 115 PC card, 116 performance, 117 port replicator, 118 power, 118...
...-off switch location, 16 T technical support getting, 94 telephone numbers, 95 technology codes, 133 telephone numbers HP Customer Care, 96 testing hardware, 123 touch pad configuring, 36 location, 14 locking, 36 settings, 36 troubleshooting, 108 using, 35 troubleshooting audio, 102 battery, 118 CD-ROM drive, 103 display, 104 DVD drive, 103 hard disk drive, 106 heat, 107 hibernate mode, 122 infrared communication, 107 keyboard, 108 LAN, 109 memory, 110 modem, 111, 112 mouse, 108 One-Touch buttons, 115 PC card, 116 performance, 117 port replicator, 118 power, 118...
HP Omnibook XE3-GF - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Edition 4
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... Internet. The yellow light indicates network activity. 2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in some cases also to network resources-such as printers and file servers on your network. For Windows 98, open Network Connections or Network and Dial-Up Connections in Control Panel to a LAN 1. Windows 2000 and XP automatically detect and set up support for information about setting up a LAN connection. Contact your corporate network-and in LAN port. To edit the settings, open Network...
... Internet. The yellow light indicates network activity. 2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in some cases also to network resources-such as printers and file servers on your network. For Windows 98, open Network Connections or Network and Dial-Up Connections in Control Panel to a LAN 1. Windows 2000 and XP automatically detect and set up support for information about setting up a LAN connection. Contact your corporate network-and in LAN port. To edit the settings, open Network...
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... display settings vary by model.) 2. Set your monitor location. 7. Use the Settings tab to your notebook display to turn it on. 5. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98), or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). 3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn on the rear of your notebook. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. These settings can change the Screen area and Colors settings...
... display settings vary by model.) 2. Set your monitor location. 7. Use the Settings tab to your notebook display to turn it on. 5. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98), or click Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). 3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn on the rear of your notebook. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. These settings can change the Screen area and Colors settings...
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... to confirm installation destination. From the Control Panel, click the "Performance and Maintenance" option. 2. Using Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP To install the OneTouch utility This utility enables the support for the four OneTouch buttons above the keyboard as well as well. The installation is silent, but a reboot is not the case with Windows XP. To configure Windows XP power management HP recommends changing the default power management setting for the critical battery alarm in Windows XP. 1. Click the "Power Options" icon...
... to confirm installation destination. From the Control Panel, click the "Performance and Maintenance" option. 2. Using Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP To install the OneTouch utility This utility enables the support for the four OneTouch buttons above the keyboard as well as well. The installation is silent, but a reboot is not the case with Windows XP. To configure Windows XP power management HP recommends changing the default power management setting for the critical battery alarm in Windows XP. 1. Click the "Power Options" icon...
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..." window, then Yes to enter the BIOS setup. 2. and click Finish. To install infrared support 1. Click "No, I will detect new hardware and install the necessary drivers. This driver is installed, the touchpad support must be added. and click Finish. Remove the Recovery CD, reboot the computer, and press F2 during boot to accept the license agreement. 3. Continue installing other drivers. Choose appropriate language, then click OK. 3. Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 To install touchpad support...
..." window, then Yes to enter the BIOS setup. 2. and click Finish. To install infrared support 1. Click "No, I will detect new hardware and install the necessary drivers. This driver is installed, the touchpad support must be added. and click Finish. Remove the Recovery CD, reboot the computer, and press F2 during boot to accept the license agreement. 3. Continue installing other drivers. Choose appropriate language, then click OK. 3. Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 To install touchpad support...
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.... 1. Change the "Plugged in" options for the computer to change the default power management settings in the "Critical battery alarm" box. 9. Check "Enable hibernate support", then click Apply. 4. To configure Windows 2000 power management You may want to do when the alarm goes off, click OK then click Apply. 112 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Double-click \HP\PROGRAMS\DESKZOOM\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery CD. 2. Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 To install...
.... 1. Change the "Plugged in" options for the computer to change the default power management settings in the "Critical battery alarm" box. 9. Check "Enable hibernate support", then click Apply. 4. To configure Windows 2000 power management You may want to do when the alarm goes off, click OK then click Apply. 112 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Double-click \HP\PROGRAMS\DESKZOOM\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery CD. 2. Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 To install...
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... HP for service and support" on the Recovery CD: the file readme.txt is in the BIOS Setup utility, except for the phone number. If you can find more details about replacing it . 160 Corporate Evaluator's Guide The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the CD's root directory. Note CAUTION Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 7. If your hard disk is important that are running. 2. A BIOS update replaces...
... HP for service and support" on the Recovery CD: the file readme.txt is in the BIOS Setup utility, except for the phone number. If you can find more details about replacing it . 160 Corporate Evaluator's Guide The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the CD's root directory. Note CAUTION Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 7. If your hard disk is important that are running. 2. A BIOS update replaces...
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... Information Hardware and Software Specifications System Devices Menu PS/2 Pointing Device Infrared port (selected models) Base I/O address When an external PS/2 mouse is configured by the user). Security Menu User Password Is Shows if a user password is set . LCD Status Panel Date Format LCD Status Panel Time Format Set date format on the status panel. Sets, changes, or clears user password, after supervisor password is required when the computer boots. Default Auto Disabled 2F8h IRQ3 FIR DMA1 Enabled mm/dd/yy (month/date/year) hh:mm Default Clear Clear Disabled Corporate...
... Information Hardware and Software Specifications System Devices Menu PS/2 Pointing Device Infrared port (selected models) Base I/O address When an external PS/2 mouse is configured by the user). Security Menu User Password Is Shows if a user password is set . LCD Status Panel Date Format LCD Status Panel Time Format Set date format on the status panel. Sets, changes, or clears user password, after supervisor password is required when the computer boots. Default Auto Disabled 2F8h IRQ3 FIR DMA1 Enabled mm/dd/yy (month/date/year) hh:mm Default Clear Clear Disabled Corporate...
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... mouse settings, 38 troubleshooting, 142 movies (DVD), 40 multimedia buttons in hibernate or standby, 21 location, 17 using, 21 186 Corporate Evaluator's Guide N network connecting to, 71 dialing in to, 66 resuming connection, 73 Norton AntiVirus, 45 Num lock status light, 20 using, 34 O One-Touch buttons configuring, 39 location, 16 troubleshooting, 149 using, 39 Outlook Express, 62, 67 P Pad Lock button location, 16 using, 38 parallel device, connecting, 76 parallel port location, 18 password, 42 PC card inserting, 72 removing, 72 saving power...
... mouse settings, 38 troubleshooting, 142 movies (DVD), 40 multimedia buttons in hibernate or standby, 21 location, 17 using, 21 186 Corporate Evaluator's Guide N network connecting to, 71 dialing in to, 66 resuming connection, 73 Norton AntiVirus, 45 Num lock status light, 20 using, 34 O One-Touch buttons configuring, 39 location, 16 troubleshooting, 149 using, 39 Outlook Express, 62, 67 P Pad Lock button location, 16 using, 38 parallel device, connecting, 76 parallel port location, 18 password, 42 PC card inserting, 72 removing, 72 saving power...
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...-off switch location, 18 T technical support getting, 128 telephone numbers, 129 technology codes, 167 telephone numbers HP Customer Care, 130 testing hardware, 157 touch pad configuring, 38 location, 16 locking, 38 settings, 38 troubleshooting, 142 using, 37 troubleshooting audio, 136 battery, 152 CD-ROM drive, 137 display, 138 DVD drive, 137 hard disk drive, 140 heat, 141 hibernate mode, 156 infrared communication, 141 keyboard, 142 LAN, 143 memory, 144 modem, 145, 146 mouse, 142 One-Touch buttons, 149 PC card, 150 performance, 151 port replicator, 152 power, 152...
...-off switch location, 18 T technical support getting, 128 telephone numbers, 129 technology codes, 167 telephone numbers HP Customer Care, 130 testing hardware, 157 touch pad configuring, 38 location, 16 locking, 38 settings, 38 troubleshooting, 142 using, 37 troubleshooting audio, 136 battery, 152 CD-ROM drive, 137 display, 138 DVD drive, 137 hard disk drive, 140 heat, 141 hibernate mode, 156 infrared communication, 141 keyboard, 142 LAN, 143 memory, 144 modem, 145, 146 mouse, 142 One-Touch buttons, 149 PC card, 150 performance, 151 port replicator, 152 power, 152...