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... support. HP recommends changing the setting for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery threshold (low-battery condition), you must enable Hibernate support in the BIOS Setup are not the same as HP's Suspend mode). Alarms Advanced On battery power: Critical battery alarm, power mode: Taskbar Battery icon: ... to Standby. 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). Some of pressing Power button: Invokes...
... support. HP recommends changing the setting for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery threshold (low-battery condition), you must enable Hibernate support in the BIOS Setup are not the same as HP's Suspend mode). Alarms Advanced On battery power: Critical battery alarm, power mode: Taskbar Battery icon: ... to Standby. 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). Some of pressing Power button: Invokes...
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... to stop the device. Click on the computer and then stop a PC Card or a plug-in module (other than a battery) before removing it could cause data loss and other enhanced behavior under... for the device you have upgraded from Windows NT or Windows 95. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. Left-click the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon in module. You can hot swap all... Setup as described in modules, and one for removing plug-in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Check the HP Customer Care website for newly available Windows 2000 drivers for your user's...
... to stop the device. Click on the computer and then stop a PC Card or a plug-in module (other than a battery) before removing it could cause data loss and other enhanced behavior under... for the device you have upgraded from Windows NT or Windows 95. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. Left-click the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon in module. You can hot swap all... Setup as described in modules, and one for removing plug-in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Check the HP Customer Care website for newly available Windows 2000 drivers for your user's...
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... 41 To use a multimedia expansion base 39 Securing Your Computer 40 To set PC identification 42 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 5 Install the battery 21 Step 2 - Connect a phone line 24 Step 4 - Turn on your notebook 25 To connect the floppy disk drive 26 To reset the computer 27 Using ...Front View...15 Back View ...16 Bottom View ...16 Status Lights ...17 Expansion Base - Connect AC power 23 Step 3 - Contents Introducing the Notebook Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 What's in the Box 12 Software bundled on the computer 24 Step 5 - Back 20 Setting Up Your Computer 21...
... 41 To use a multimedia expansion base 39 Securing Your Computer 40 To set PC identification 42 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 5 Install the battery 21 Step 2 - Connect a phone line 24 Step 4 - Turn on your notebook 25 To connect the floppy disk drive 26 To reset the computer 27 Using ...Front View...15 Back View ...16 Bottom View ...16 Status Lights ...17 Expansion Base - Connect AC power 23 Step 3 - Contents Introducing the Notebook Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 What's in the Box 12 Software bundled on the computer 24 Step 5 - Back 20 Setting Up Your Computer 21...
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... Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 43 Taking Care of Your Computer 45 To protect your hard disk drive 45 To maintain your computer 45 To safeguard your data 46 To extend the life of the display 46 To get the most from your batteries 47 To clean your computer ...How the computer manages power automatically 50 To manage power manually 52 Using Battery Power 53 To check battery status 53 To respond to a low-battery warning 54 To recharge the battery 54 To add additional batteries 55 To maximize battery operating time 55 Making Connections ...57 Using an Expansion Base 58 To dock...
... Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 43 Taking Care of Your Computer 45 To protect your hard disk drive 45 To maintain your computer 45 To safeguard your data 46 To extend the life of the display 46 To get the most from your batteries 47 To clean your computer ...How the computer manages power automatically 50 To manage power manually 52 Using Battery Power 53 To check battery status 53 To respond to a low-battery warning 54 To recharge the battery 54 To add additional batteries 55 To maximize battery operating time 55 Making Connections ...57 Using an Expansion Base 58 To dock...
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... NT 4.0 and Service Pack 6a 124 Requirements ...125 To prepare for software installation 125 To install retail Windows NT 4.0 126 To install HP mobile expansion base support 128 To install video support 129 To install audio support 129 To install IDE support 130 To install pointing stick support... Disk Drive Problems 147 Heat Problems ...147 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 148 Memory Problems 149 Modem Problems 150 Network Problems 152 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 153 Performance Problems 154 Power and Battery Problems 156 Printing Problems 158 8 Corporate Evaluator's Guide
... NT 4.0 and Service Pack 6a 124 Requirements ...125 To prepare for software installation 125 To install retail Windows NT 4.0 126 To install HP mobile expansion base support 128 To install video support 129 To install audio support 129 To install IDE support 130 To install pointing stick support... Disk Drive Problems 147 Heat Problems ...147 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 148 Memory Problems 149 Modem Problems 150 Network Problems 152 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 153 Performance Problems 154 Power and Battery Problems 156 Printing Problems 158 8 Corporate Evaluator's Guide
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... 166 Support and Service...169 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 170 To get help from the web 170 To contact the HP Customer Care Center 170 To receive repair service 173 To prepare your computer for shipment 173 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement ... 177 Hardware Specifications 178 Modem Reference Information 181 Modem Reference (3Com 181 Safety Information...186 Power Cords ...186 Ergonomics...187 Battery Safety ...187 Laser Safety ...188 Regulatory Information 189 U.S.A...189 Canada ...190 European Union 190 Japan ...191 International...191 Index...195 Corporate...
... 166 Support and Service...169 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 170 To get help from the web 170 To contact the HP Customer Care Center 170 To receive repair service 173 To prepare your computer for shipment 173 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement ... 177 Hardware Specifications 178 Modem Reference Information 181 Modem Reference (3Com 181 Safety Information...186 Power Cords ...186 Ergonomics...187 Battery Safety ...187 Laser Safety ...188 Regulatory Information 189 U.S.A...189 Canada ...190 European Union 190 Japan ...191 International...191 Index...195 Corporate...
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...computer has several features that are the hallmark of the computer, keeping cables away from your computer is shipped with these items: • Main battery (installed). • Floppy disk drive module. • Floppy disk drive USB cable (models without expansion base only). • AC adapter ... expansion base and CD-ROM drive module (certain models only). • Phone cord (modem models only). 12 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Your HP Notebook computer is made with your computer, as well as what to use: • Two buttons provide convenient options for restoring Windows and all...
...computer has several features that are the hallmark of the computer, keeping cables away from your computer is shipped with these items: • Main battery (installed). • Floppy disk drive module. • Floppy disk drive USB cable (models without expansion base only). • AC adapter ... expansion base and CD-ROM drive module (certain models only). • Phone cord (modem models only). 12 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Your HP Notebook computer is made with your computer, as well as what to use: • Two buttons provide convenient options for restoring Windows and all...
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... and software on your computer Your HP Notebook PC includes various preinstalled software. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). HP Information Center Provides links to read /write drive, Zip drive, LS-120 drive, and second hard disk drive. • Main battery and secondary battery plug-in bay without needing to...
... and software on your computer Your HP Notebook PC includes various preinstalled software. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). HP Information Center Provides links to read /write drive, Zip drive, LS-120 drive, and second hard disk drive. • Main battery and secondary battery plug-in bay without needing to...
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...the Computer Front View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 1. Suspends and resumes operation. 4. Power slide button. Pointing stick (pointing device). 7. Left and right click buttons. 9. Main status lights: power mode, hard disk activity, main battery charge. 10. Audio jacks:... button. Turns the computer on and off light. 12. Hard disk drive. 11. PC Card eject button. 16. Audio-off button and audio-off . 6. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 15 PC Card slot. 15. Built-in microphone. Left and right One-Touch buttons (programmable). ...
...the Computer Front View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 1. Suspends and resumes operation. 4. Power slide button. Pointing stick (pointing device). 7. Left and right click buttons. 9. Main status lights: power mode, hard disk activity, main battery charge. 10. Audio jacks:... button. Turns the computer on and off light. 12. Hard disk drive. 11. PC Card eject button. 16. Audio-off button and audio-off . 6. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 15 PC Card slot. 15. Built-in microphone. Left and right One-Touch buttons (programmable). ...
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Back View 17. Universal serial bus ports (USB). 19. Bottom View 21. Hard disk drive retaining screw. 26. RAM cover. 28. AC adapter jack. 23. Built-in speaker. 27. Main battery latch. 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide External monitor port. 20. System-off switch. 25. Docking port. 29. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 18. Modem port (on certain models). 22. LAN port (on certain models). Kensington lock slot (security connector). 24. Main battery. 30.
Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Back View 17. Universal serial bus ports (USB). 19. Bottom View 21. Hard disk drive retaining screw. 26. RAM cover. 28. AC adapter jack. 23. Built-in speaker. 27. Main battery latch. 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide External monitor port. 20. System-off switch. 25. Docking port. 29. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 18. Modem port (on certain models). 22. LAN port (on certain models). Kensington lock slot (security connector). 24. Main battery. 30.
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... disk drive. 3. The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the Computer Status Lights The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity. 1. Power mode. • Green: the computer is on (even if the display is off or in Hibernate mode. 2. Corporate Evaluator's Guide... 17 Caps Lock is off ). • Amber: the computer is in Standby mode. • No light: the computer is active. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the keyboard locks. 1. Caps Lock.
... disk drive. 3. The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the Computer Status Lights The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity. 1. Power mode. • Green: the computer is on (even if the display is off or in Hibernate mode. 2. Corporate Evaluator's Guide... 17 Caps Lock is off ). • Amber: the computer is in Standby mode. • No light: the computer is active. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the keyboard locks. 1. Caps Lock.
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... eject latch. 11. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module bay. CD status light. 7. CD player controls: previous track, play/pause, stop, next track, volume. 9. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Expansion Base - Front 1. Used with CD player controls...
... eject latch. 11. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module bay. CD status light. 7. CD player controls: previous track, play/pause, stop, next track, volume. 9. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Expansion Base - Front 1. Used with CD player controls...
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For a summary about reducing your risk, see "Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC" on the bottom of properly. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of the computer, then press the back end in fire, or they can reduce the... Install the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 21 See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics web site, www.hp.com/ergo. For information about working with a notebook computer, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up...
For a summary about reducing your risk, see "Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC" on the bottom of properly. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of the computer, then press the back end in fire, or they can reduce the... Install the battery Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 21 See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics web site, www.hp.com/ergo. For information about working with a notebook computer, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up...
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Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Plug in the AC adapter, or turn off the computer: click Start, Shut Down, then click Standby, Hibernate, or Shut down Windows to suspend operation.) 2. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery If you're operating on battery power, you don't need to shut down . (You can also press the blue sleep button to swap batteries. 1.
Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Plug in the AC adapter, or turn off the computer: click Start, Shut Down, then click Standby, Hibernate, or Shut down Windows to suspend operation.) 2. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery If you're operating on battery power, you don't need to shut down . (You can also press the blue sleep button to swap batteries. 1.
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Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Important Step 2 - If you can continue with your computer (or other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void your computer in it to the AC adapter jack on the back of the computer. While the battery is charging,...AC adapter, and connect it until after the computer boots up for the first time. • Plug in this manual). The computer's battery then starts charging. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 Connect AC power Use only the HP AC adapter included with step 3. Using any other approved adapter).
Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Important Step 2 - If you can continue with your computer (or other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void your computer in it to the AC adapter jack on the back of the computer. While the battery is charging,...AC adapter, and connect it until after the computer boots up for the first time. • Plug in this manual). The computer's battery then starts charging. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 Connect AC power Use only the HP AC adapter included with step 3. Using any other approved adapter).
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... sometimes called a data line. (You must not use an adapter. If the plug on page 68. Turn on battery power, the battery may need to the built-in modem, you can skip this step. Hint If your computer does not include a ... the AC adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Also, if you prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem. 1. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Connect a phone line... jack, you may be out of the phone cord into a telephone jack. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 -
... sometimes called a data line. (You must not use an adapter. If the plug on page 68. Turn on battery power, the battery may need to the built-in modem, you can skip this step. Hint If your computer does not include a ... the AC adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Also, if you prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem. 1. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Connect a phone line... jack, you may be out of the phone cord into a telephone jack. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 -
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... paper clip into the system-off . You can also reset the expansion base by undocking the computer and removing all AC and battery power from the base. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To reset the computer Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, and...
... paper clip into the system-off . You can also reset the expansion base by undocking the computer and removing all AC and battery power from the base. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To reset the computer Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, and...
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..., which behaves differently from a normal computer monitor. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want , you can attach an external monitor to your battery operating time, set the brightness to type the character. 1. See "To use an external monitor. Shifted. 2. Hint To maximize your computer. You normally won't change...
..., which behaves differently from a normal computer monitor. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want , you can attach an external monitor to your battery operating time, set the brightness to type the character. 1. See "To use an external monitor. Shifted. 2. Hint To maximize your computer. You normally won't change...
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... of Your Computer To safeguard your data • Do not use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using a screen saver or other device that prevents the computer from time to time;
... of Your Computer To safeguard your data • Do not use a screen saver, enable the option to shut off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using a screen saver or other device that prevents the computer from time to time;
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... You can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. Instead, apply the cleaner to avoid deterioration of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly. • For long-term storage, the battery must be charged 20-50% to minimize capacity loss by self-discharge and to a soft cloth and then gently...keep water out of the case. • Do not use . • To preserve the life of performance. Do not apply any cleaner directly to a battery stored when charged 20-50%. If you have more than one, rotate them. • If you normally use AC power, make a practice of Your ...
... You can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. Instead, apply the cleaner to avoid deterioration of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly. • For long-term storage, the battery must be charged 20-50% to minimize capacity loss by self-discharge and to a soft cloth and then gently...keep water out of the case. • Do not use . • To preserve the life of performance. Do not apply any cleaner directly to a battery stored when charged 20-50%. If you have more than one, rotate them. • If you normally use AC power, make a practice of Your ...