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..."Power Does not save current session. Allow time-out. Will restore 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. Saves minimal power. ...Fn Keys. • Removing Plug-In Devices. • Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality. • Using Pointing Devices. • Enabling Infrared Connections • Troubleshooting. Saves significant power. This altered functionality is recommended because it did under previous Windows ...
..."Power Does not save current session. Allow time-out. Will restore 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. Saves minimal power. ...Fn Keys. • Removing Plug-In Devices. • Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality. • Using Pointing Devices. • Enabling Infrared Connections • Troubleshooting. Saves significant power. This altered functionality is recommended because it did under previous Windows ...
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...; You must enable the Mute setting for CD Audio works only on a CDROM drive that is inserted into a docking system). Troubleshooting HP Notebook PC Operation with Windows 2000 PC Card (PCMCIA) If a Xircom CE2 (IIps) PC LAN card does not work • Certain of the docking system • You must enable Aux B in the Volume Control...
...; You must enable the Mute setting for CD Audio works only on a CDROM drive that is inserted into a docking system). Troubleshooting HP Notebook PC Operation with Windows 2000 PC Card (PCMCIA) If a Xircom CE2 (IIps) PC LAN card does not work • Certain of the docking system • You must enable Aux B in the Volume Control...
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... 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 ...Computer 141 Troubleshooting Techniques 142 Audio Problems 142 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 143 Display Problems 145 Expansion Base Problems 146 Hard Disk Drive Problems 147 Heat Problems ...147 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 148 Memory Problems 149 Modem Problems 150 Network Problems 152 PC Card (...
... 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 ...Computer 141 Troubleshooting Techniques 142 Audio Problems 142 CD-ROM and DVD Problems 143 Display Problems 145 Expansion Base Problems 146 Hard Disk Drive Problems 147 Heat Problems ...147 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 148 Memory Problems 149 Modem Problems 150 Network Problems 152 PC Card (...
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... systems, as well as how to configure your computer. Located at the HP Notebook web site. 14 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Look in the HP Library group, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. It also contains setup instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information. For late-breaking information available after the manuals...
... systems, as well as how to configure your computer. Located at the HP Notebook web site. 14 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Look in the HP Library group, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. It also contains setup instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information. For late-breaking information available after the manuals...
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... goes off button on page 170. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in \hp\Library. • Find technical tips and software updates for full use the Windows Troubleshooters. • See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with you when you call. Here are presented. Use ...Windows applications for the computer at the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support). • Test your computer by ...
... goes off button on page 170. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in \hp\Library. • Find technical tips and software updates for full use the Windows Troubleshooters. • See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with you when you call. Here are presented. Use ...Windows applications for the computer at the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support). • Test your computer by ...
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... accidentally paused the DVD movie. If the disc is muted. • Avoid using the built-in microphone and built-in speakers at the same time. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If sound does not record • Check the software controls for the playback settings.
... accidentally paused the DVD movie. If the disc is muted. • Avoid using the built-in microphone and built-in speakers at the same time. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If sound does not record • Check the software controls for the playback settings.
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... 2000, if both displays are active, press Fn+F5 to switch to one display. • If you have regional codes embedded in the disc data. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • The DVD may be double-sided.
... 2000, if both displays are active, press Fn+F5 to switch to one display. • If you have regional codes embedded in the disc data. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • The DVD may be double-sided.
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... internal display: Default Monitor. You can check display settings using a TV connected to its default setting of the internal display. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 145 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Display Problems If the computer is on page 162. If an external display does not work • Check the connections. • Press Fn...
... internal display: Default Monitor. You can check display settings using a TV connected to its default setting of the internal display. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 145 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Display Problems If the computer is on page 162. If an external display does not work • Check the connections. • Press Fn...
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... or Eject command • Make sure the expansion base has power: plug in the AC adapter or plug in the system. • Use only the HP F2008A parallel floppy cable. • If the computer is fully inserted into the expansion base. • Reset the expansion base-see "To undock the computer... if you dock or undock your computer has completely suspended or resumed before you connect or disconnect the parallel floppy drive. 146 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Expansion Base Problems If you are suspending or resuming.
... or Eject command • Make sure the expansion base has power: plug in the AC adapter or plug in the system. • Use only the HP F2008A parallel floppy cable. • If the computer is fully inserted into the expansion base. • Reset the expansion base-see "To undock the computer... if you dock or undock your computer has completely suspended or resumed before you connect or disconnect the parallel floppy drive. 146 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Expansion Base Problems If you are suspending or resuming.
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... see "To use the Tools tab. • Run the VirusScan program-see "Testing the Hardware" on page 96. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 147 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Hard Disk Drive Problems If the computer's hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the computer has power. From the Start menu, ..., so that drive CPU usage toward 100% can flow freely around and underneath it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • See whether the noise is...
... see "To use the Tools tab. • Run the VirusScan program-see "Testing the Hardware" on page 96. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 147 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Hard Disk Drive Problems If the computer's hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the computer has power. From the Start menu, ..., so that drive CPU usage toward 100% can flow freely around and underneath it is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card drive. If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • See whether the noise is...
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... the pointing stick for the mouse's scroll feature to control • Adjust the pointer controls: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to work • Don't move the pointing stick while the computer is rebooting...
... the pointing stick for the mouse's scroll feature to control • Adjust the pointer controls: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to work • Don't move the pointing stick while the computer is rebooting...
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...Hardware" on the U.S. Please check the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for a list of memory • Make sure drive C is not on page 162. Make sure the embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8) and Num Lock is using Windows 98, use the Memory Troubleshooter in Windows Help: click Start, Help,... Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If left CTRL+left ALT on page 86. Memory Problems If a message says you are out of approved and tested memory cards. • Test your computer is on, then hold ALT while typing 0128 on free space. • If you're using only PC-100 RAM ...
...Hardware" on the U.S. Please check the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for a list of memory • Make sure drive C is not on page 162. Make sure the embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8) and Num Lock is using Windows 98, use the Memory Troubleshooter in Windows Help: click Start, Help,... Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If left CTRL+left ALT on page 86. Memory Problems If a message says you are out of approved and tested memory cards. • Test your computer is on, then hold ALT while typing 0128 on free space. • If you're using only PC-100 RAM ...
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... the number you entered, including any digits required for a fax machine or modem. • If you're in the line. It can provide instructions. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Modem Problems If the modem seems slow • Check for a dial tone. In Control Panel, open Modems (Windows 98) or Phone and Modem...
... the number you entered, including any digits required for a fax machine or modem. • If you're in the line. It can provide instructions. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Modem Problems If the modem seems slow • Check for a dial tone. In Control Panel, open Modems (Windows 98) or Phone and Modem...
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... bits match on the General tab. If the modem dials but transferred data is bad • In Control Panel, open the hardware Device Manager. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • If you're in a foreign country, the dial tone may have call-waiting, disable it-your telephone company can 't hear it •...
... bits match on the General tab. If the modem dials but transferred data is bad • In Control Panel, open the hardware Device Manager. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • If you're in a foreign country, the dial tone may have call-waiting, disable it-your telephone company can 't hear it •...
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... the fax printer. • Try turning off power management features temporarily. Try connecting a different computer to the network or the network may be down. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the modem causes an ERROR message • A string of AT commands may not be connected to the cable. • For Windows 98...
... the fax printer. • Try turning off power management features temporarily. Try connecting a different computer to the network or the network may be down. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the modem causes an ERROR message • A string of AT commands may not be connected to the cable. • For Windows 98...
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.... If you have a TCP/IP network with your frame type to disable Auto Polarity for a computer. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Use the Network Troubleshooter in to Netware servers • If a Netware server is supported on a 10/100 network switch or hub...Settings, Control Panel, System and open the hardware Device Manager. Check with no DHCP server. PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems If the notebook doesn't recognize a PC Card • Remove and reinsert the PC Card. • Press the blue sleep button to suspend the computer, then press it has...
.... If you have a TCP/IP network with your frame type to disable Auto Polarity for a computer. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Use the Network Troubleshooter in to Netware servers • If a Netware server is supported on a 10/100 network switch or hub...Settings, Control Panel, System and open the hardware Device Manager. Check with no DHCP server. PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems If the notebook doesn't recognize a PC Card • Remove and reinsert the PC Card. • Press the blue sleep button to suspend the computer, then press it has...
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...Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Check the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support) for information about installing certain PC Cards. • Make sure your computer supports the problem PC Card: check the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for a list of approved and tested PC...Background processing can affect response time. 154 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Contact Xircom to 128 MB of these. • Test the PC Card with the e-DiagTools diagnostics- Open the hardware Device Manager. 3. Double-click Modem to disable the modem. Double-click ...
...Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Check the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support) for information about installing certain PC Cards. • Make sure your computer supports the problem PC Card: check the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for a list of approved and tested PC...Background processing can affect response time. 154 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Contact Xircom to 128 MB of these. • Test the PC Card with the e-DiagTools diagnostics- Open the hardware Device Manager. 3. Double-click Modem to disable the modem. Double-click ...
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... the computer. Clear Shutdown under Scan Floppies. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to Max. Then press the blue sleep button to turn off Smart CPU Mode in the Power menu. 4. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 155 Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 2. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Certain background operations (such as indicated...
... the computer. Clear Shutdown under Scan Floppies. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to Max. Then press the blue sleep button to turn off Smart CPU Mode in the Power menu. 4. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 155 Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 2. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Certain background operations (such as indicated...
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... this feature or increase the specified save time to cool down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in a secondary battery (if docked). Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Power and Battery Problems If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is fully installed and locked in...
... this feature or increase the specified save time to cool down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in a secondary battery (if docked). Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Power and Battery Problems If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is fully installed and locked in...
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...MB of your hard disk" on the rate at which the computer is based on page 164. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • The battery gauge may ...need to five hours per battery. Restart the computer, press F6 when the HP logo appears, and follow the instructions... tab. You cannot use can affect battery operating time. • PC Card use the computer during this process.
...MB of your hard disk" on the rate at which the computer is based on page 164. Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • The battery gauge may ...need to five hours per battery. Restart the computer, press F6 when the HP logo appears, and follow the instructions... tab. You cannot use can affect battery operating time. • PC Card use the computer during this process.