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... the hard drive, not on a removable disk. This could cause serious loss of data. An open file on after inserting the battery to disconnect ac power or to appear. Using a Pointing Device During Rebooting and Resuming While the OmniBook is not functional, try one of power to the OmniBook, wait at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or...
... the hard drive, not on a removable disk. This could cause serious loss of data. An open file on after inserting the battery to disconnect ac power or to appear. Using a Pointing Device During Rebooting and Resuming While the OmniBook is not functional, try one of power to the OmniBook, wait at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or...
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... may only be used for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is licensed to operate the equipment indicates your hard disk drive and destroy the Recovery CD, or return the complete computer and software for any one computer. If your computer was shipped... infringement or violation of these terms and conditions. HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP OmniBook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read this License Agreement before proceeding. Proceeding to you must now either remove the software from your acceptance of this equipment. ...
... may only be used for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is licensed to operate the equipment indicates your hard disk drive and destroy the Recovery CD, or return the complete computer and software for any one computer. If your computer was shipped... infringement or violation of these terms and conditions. HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP OmniBook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read this License Agreement before proceeding. Proceeding to you must now either remove the software from your acceptance of this equipment. ...
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... get the most from your battery 59 Expanding the OmniBook 61 Using Plug-In Modules 62 To install hot-swap support 62 To replace a plug-in module 63 To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port 65 To insert or remove a CD 65 To play DVD movies 66 Connecting ...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 Products 76 To install a docking tray 76 To dock the OmniBook 77 To undock the OmniBook 78 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 79 To replace the hard disk drive 79 To replace the hard disk drive holder ...
... get the most from your battery 59 Expanding the OmniBook 61 Using Plug-In Modules 62 To install hot-swap support 62 To replace a plug-in module 63 To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port 65 To insert or remove a CD 65 To play DVD movies 66 Connecting ...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 Products 76 To install a docking tray 76 To dock the OmniBook 77 To undock the OmniBook 78 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 79 To replace the hard disk drive 79 To replace the hard disk drive holder ...
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To install a RAM expansion module 82 To remove a RAM expansion module 83 Configuring the OmniBook 85 Using BIOS Setup ...86 To run the ... or change an OmniBook password 93 To delete an OmniBook password 94 To install the VirusScan utility 94 To attach a security cable 95 To set PC identification 95 To enable hard disk drive lock 96 Troubleshooting......recover the factory installation of Windows 116 To update the OmniBook BIOS 117 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 117 Support and Service...119 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 120 Support Assistance 120 Electronic Support Services 120 Reference ...
To install a RAM expansion module 82 To remove a RAM expansion module 83 Configuring the OmniBook 85 Using BIOS Setup ...86 To run the ... or change an OmniBook password 93 To delete an OmniBook password 94 To install the VirusScan utility 94 To attach a security cable 95 To set PC identification 95 To enable hard disk drive lock 96 Troubleshooting......recover the factory installation of Windows 116 To update the OmniBook BIOS 117 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 117 Support and Service...119 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 120 Support Assistance 120 Electronic Support Services 120 Reference ...
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... onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is adequate ventilation around the OmniBook. Operating the OmniBook Taking Care of Your OmniBook Taking Care of Your OmniBook Protect your OmniBook from damage • Avoid bumps or jolts. • Suspend or shut down the OmniBook before transporting it in a carrying case...8226; Make sure there is operating could cause loss of data or damage to remove accumulated dust. You can clean the OmniBook with a vacuum cleaner to the drive. • Carry the OmniBook in "Hardware Specifications" on page 126. Do not use any cleaner directly to ...
... onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is adequate ventilation around the OmniBook. Operating the OmniBook Taking Care of Your OmniBook Taking Care of Your OmniBook Protect your OmniBook from damage • Avoid bumps or jolts. • Suspend or shut down the OmniBook before transporting it in a carrying case...8226; Make sure there is operating could cause loss of data or damage to remove accumulated dust. You can clean the OmniBook with a vacuum cleaner to the drive. • Carry the OmniBook in "Hardware Specifications" on page 126. Do not use any cleaner directly to ...
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... the module bay.) If you're removing or inserting a battery, you are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the taskbar, right-click the icon, then click Remove Device. For any other type of the taskbar. Reference Guide 63 For a hard drive module, you must shut down the computer. Expanding the OmniBook Using Plug-In Modules CAUTION Note...
... the module bay.) If you're removing or inserting a battery, you are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the taskbar, right-click the icon, then click Remove Device. For any other type of the taskbar. Reference Guide 63 For a hard drive module, you must shut down the computer. Expanding the OmniBook Using Plug-In Modules CAUTION Note...
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Expanding the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Important If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Hibernate partition on page 116. Pull out the hard drive by its plastic tab. Reference Guide 79 Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. See "To recover the factory installation of Windows" on the drive before loading any software. Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the hard drive screw. 3.
Expanding the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Important If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Hibernate partition on page 116. Pull out the hard drive by its plastic tab. Reference Guide 79 Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. See "To recover the factory installation of Windows" on the drive before loading any software. Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the hard drive screw. 3.
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... of the case, then open the flap. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver. 2. Expanding the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the cover parts from the case, then pry open the connector-side of the case. 3. You...
... of the case, then open the flap. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver. 2. Expanding the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the cover parts from the case, then pry open the connector-side of the case. 3. You...
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...Enabled * Resume, Undock, and Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock options are available only if Boot option is required when undocking the OmniBook. Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Security Menu Setting Description...a suspended state. Clear Set User Password Press ENTER to set ) on the hard disk drive. Password length can be no longer than 8 characters, 0-9, AZ, and cannot...special or accented characters. Set Administrator Password Press ENTER to set . Disabled Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock* Encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is the ...
...Enabled * Resume, Undock, and Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock options are available only if Boot option is required when undocking the OmniBook. Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Security Menu Setting Description...a suspended state. Clear Set User Password Press ENTER to set ) on the hard disk drive. Password length can be no longer than 8 characters, 0-9, AZ, and cannot...special or accented characters. Set Administrator Password Press ENTER to set . Disabled Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock* Encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is the ...
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.... Disabled When Lid Closed Enabled Setting +Removable Device +Hard Disk CD-ROM/DVD Drive Boot Menu Description Shows the order of day. Discard Changes and Exit Discards Setup changes since last save , exits, and reboots. Does not affect Security, date, or time changes. Default 1. Removable Device 2. Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Resume on Time...
.... Disabled When Lid Closed Enabled Setting +Removable Device +Hard Disk CD-ROM/DVD Drive Boot Menu Description Shows the order of day. Discard Changes and Exit Discards Setup changes since last save , exits, and reboots. Does not affect Security, date, or time changes. Default 1. Removable Device 2. Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Resume on Time...
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... the boot order in the module bay. You cannot boot from an external CD-ROM drive, which you can connect to the OmniBook via a PC Card SCSI connection. • Press ESC twice during bootup to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. The default boot order is not... From the Start menu, shut down ) in Windows 98 If you're using a plug-in OmniBook CD-ROM or DVD drive in BIOS Setup. 1. If CD-ROM/DVD drive is Removable Device Hard Disk CD-ROM/DVD Drive 4. If a DVD drive locks up (or F5 to move up the computer in the list. 6. Press F10 to Save...
... the boot order in the module bay. You cannot boot from an external CD-ROM drive, which you can connect to the OmniBook via a PC Card SCSI connection. • Press ESC twice during bootup to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. The default boot order is not... From the Start menu, shut down ) in Windows 98 If you're using a plug-in OmniBook CD-ROM or DVD drive in BIOS Setup. 1. If CD-ROM/DVD drive is Removable Device Hard Disk CD-ROM/DVD Drive 4. If a DVD drive locks up (or F5 to move up the computer in the list. 6. Press F10 to Save...
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...in Windows NT 4.0). This is not available in Windows 2000. 102 Reference Guide If the hard disk makes buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • Check for information about setting up and using multiple displays. From the ...hard disk and reinstall the original factory software. See "To recover the factory installation of the pointing stick, use the Tools tab. • For Windows NT 4.0, right click on page 79. Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Check the power source. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive...
...in Windows NT 4.0). This is not available in Windows 2000. 102 Reference Guide If the hard disk makes buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • Check for information about setting up and using multiple displays. From the ...hard disk and reinstall the original factory software. See "To recover the factory installation of the pointing stick, use the Tools tab. • For Windows NT 4.0, right click on page 79. Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Check the power source. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive...
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...In the Security menu, make sure the Floppy Boot setting is Removable Device Hard Disk CD-ROM/DVD Drive 4. The lights show the charge level. • Check battery contacts. If available, try turning on the unit. • Reset the OmniBook. When you still get no response, the unit requires service. ...first position. 7. From the Start menu, shut down ) in the list. 6. If you see the HP logo, press F2 to select Removable Device. 5. Open the Boot menu. If an LS-120 drive is not option 1, use the arrow keys to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Troubleshooting Solving Problems ...
...In the Security menu, make sure the Floppy Boot setting is Removable Device Hard Disk CD-ROM/DVD Drive 4. The lights show the charge level. • Check battery contacts. If available, try turning on the unit. • Reset the OmniBook. When you still get no response, the unit requires service. ...first position. 7. From the Start menu, shut down ) in the list. 6. If you see the HP logo, press F2 to select Removable Device. 5. Open the Boot menu. If an LS-120 drive is not option 1, use the arrow keys to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Troubleshooting Solving Problems ...
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...If your hard disk, you can run tests: ENTER Runs the highlighted test. Optional: Save the Support Ticket. Marks or unmarks all tests in all marked tests. 8. Press F3 to save system and test information in this directory and open it . -or- If diaginst is detected. Remove the ... running tests, press ESC to this directory, double-click it in the floppy drive and reboot the OmniBook. Press F4 to exit and reboot. 11. When you exit the diagnostics program. 114 Reference Guide If HP TopTools is not on the diagnostic floppy disk. Run C:\Dmi\Hpdiags\Hpsuppt.exe to...
...If your hard disk, you can run tests: ENTER Runs the highlighted test. Optional: Save the Support Ticket. Marks or unmarks all tests in all marked tests. 8. Press F3 to save system and test information in this directory and open it . -or- If diaginst is detected. Remove the ... running tests, press ESC to this directory, double-click it in the floppy drive and reboot the OmniBook. Press F4 to exit and reboot. 11. When you exit the diagnostics program. 114 Reference Guide If HP TopTools is not on the diagnostic floppy disk. Run C:\Dmi\Hpdiags\Hpsuppt.exe to...
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...10-, 6-, or 4-GB removable hard drive. 1.44-MB floppy drive module. or 300-MHz Intel Mobile Pentium II processor with 256-KB four-way setassociative L2 cache. -or- 650/500-, 500-, or 450-MHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor with 4- Models with "4150 B" after serial number 256...battery with type of usage and model). Low-battery warning. Second hard disk drive module. 126 Reference Guide For the latest specifications, see the OmniBook website, http://www.hp.com/omnibook. Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications In a continuing ...
...10-, 6-, or 4-GB removable hard drive. 1.44-MB floppy drive module. or 300-MHz Intel Mobile Pentium II processor with 256-KB four-way setassociative L2 cache. -or- 650/500-, 500-, or 450-MHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor with 4- Models with "4150 B" after serial number 256...battery with type of usage and model). Low-battery warning. Second hard disk drive module. 126 Reference Guide For the latest specifications, see the OmniBook website, http://www.hp.com/omnibook. Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications In a continuing ...
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... 95 reinstalling Windows, 116 resetting, 21 starting and stopping, 20 testing, 113 websites, 10 OmniBook Library, 10 OmniBook Notes, 10 on button location, 13 status lights, 22 turning on, 20 overheating, 106...), 90 printers connecting, 70 infrared, 73 troubleshooting, 110 processor speed, 58, 90 protection files, 96 hard drive lock, 96 Kensington lock, 95 passwords, 93, 94 PC identification, 95 VirusScan, 94 PS/2 devices...70 selecting, 88 PS/2 port, 14, 67 R RAM adding, 82 PC-100, 82, 105 removing, 83 troubleshooting, 105 rebooting after shutdown, 20 boot device, 91, 99 temporary boot device, 21 ...
... 95 reinstalling Windows, 116 resetting, 21 starting and stopping, 20 testing, 113 websites, 10 OmniBook Library, 10 OmniBook Notes, 10 on button location, 13 status lights, 22 turning on, 20 overheating, 106...), 90 printers connecting, 70 infrared, 73 troubleshooting, 110 processor speed, 58, 90 protection files, 96 hard drive lock, 96 Kensington lock, 95 passwords, 93, 94 PC identification, 95 VirusScan, 94 PS/2 devices...70 selecting, 88 PS/2 port, 14, 67 R RAM adding, 82 PC-100, 82, 105 removing, 83 troubleshooting, 105 rebooting after shutdown, 20 boot device, 91, 99 temporary boot device, 21 ...
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...connecting or disconnecting a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or any version of the taskbar when a drive module is empty or contains a battery.) -or- Close all files that are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the taskbar, right-click the icon, then click Remove Device. For Windows 95 or ...the metallic pins in module. 2. User's Handbook 51 When prompted to remove the module, click OK. (You do not have to remove. This software lets you are open from the plug-in OmniBook connectors, module connectors, or cable connectors. For a hard drive module, you could lose data.
...connecting or disconnecting a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or any version of the taskbar when a drive module is empty or contains a battery.) -or- Close all files that are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the taskbar, right-click the icon, then click Remove Device. For Windows 95 or ...the metallic pins in module. 2. User's Handbook 51 When prompted to remove the module, click OK. (You do not have to remove. This software lets you are open from the plug-in OmniBook connectors, module connectors, or cable connectors. For a hard drive module, you could lose data.
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Expanding the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the hard drive screw. 3. Pull out the hard drive by its plastic tab. See "To recover the factory installation of Windows" on a new hard disk drive. 58 User's Handbook The online...
Expanding the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the hard drive screw. 3. Pull out the hard drive by its plastic tab. See "To recover the factory installation of Windows" on a new hard disk drive. 58 User's Handbook The online...
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...For Windows 95 or Windows 98, you can run the BIOS Setup utility" on the drive, then click Properties, Tools, Error Checking. • If necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software. See "To run the Scandisk surface scan to... using multiple displays. See "To recover the factory installation of Windows" on page 58. Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Check the power source. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. From the Start menu, click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scandisk. • For ...
...For Windows 95 or Windows 98, you can run the BIOS Setup utility" on the drive, then click Properties, Tools, Error Checking. • If necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software. See "To run the Scandisk surface scan to... using multiple displays. See "To recover the factory installation of Windows" on page 58. Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Check the power source. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. From the Start menu, click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scandisk. • For ...
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.../500-, 500-, or 450-MHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor with type of usage and model). Power Rechargeable 9-cell lithium ion battery with 2.5-MB video RAM, 1x AGP graphics capability. Mass Storage 12-, 10-, 6-, or 4-GB removable hard drive. 1.44-MB floppy drive module. Weight: 2.9 kg (6.4 lb). For the latest specifications, see the OmniBook website, http://www.hp.com/omnibook...
.../500-, 500-, or 450-MHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor with type of usage and model). Power Rechargeable 9-cell lithium ion battery with 2.5-MB video RAM, 1x AGP graphics capability. Mass Storage 12-, 10-, 6-, or 4-GB removable hard drive. 1.44-MB floppy drive module. Weight: 2.9 kg (6.4 lb). For the latest specifications, see the OmniBook website, http://www.hp.com/omnibook...
