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Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 159 Startup Problems 160 Testing the Hardware 162 To run the e-DiagTools diagnostic test 162 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 164 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 164 To create a Support Utility disk 165 To create a boot disk 166 To replace a ...damaged Recovery CD 166 To update the BIOS 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...
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 159 Startup Problems 160 Testing the Hardware 162 To run the e-DiagTools diagnostic test 162 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 164 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 164 To create a Support Utility disk 165 To create a boot disk 166 To replace a ...damaged Recovery CD 166 To update the BIOS 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...
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When the HP logo appears, press ESC to a USB port, an external drive in an expansion... base module bay, or an internal network interface card (NIC). 1. Pointing stick (pressure-sensitive pointing device). 2. Use the left and right click buttons, which function like the left button on page 86. Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To change the boot... contents of your hands in pointing stick and click and scroll buttons. 1. You can change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on a standard mouse. ...
When the HP logo appears, press ESC to a USB port, an external drive in an expansion... base module bay, or an internal network interface card (NIC). 1. Pointing stick (pressure-sensitive pointing device). 2. Use the left and right click buttons, which function like the left button on page 86. Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To change the boot... contents of your hands in pointing stick and click and scroll buttons. 1. You can change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on a standard mouse. ...
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... the parallel port is configured by the user, by the user. Sets the port to set . Set User Password Press Enter to : Boot Sets whether a user password is ECP). Sets the DMA channel for ECP mode (appears only if the parallel port Mode is required when ... Shows if an administrator password is set , change , or clear the administrator password, which protects BIOS Setup settings. Requires the administrator password for USB mouse, keyboard, and floppy disk drive. Enables BIOS support for changes. The password can have no more than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot ...
... the parallel port is configured by the user, by the user. Sets the port to set . Set User Password Press Enter to : Boot Sets whether a user password is ECP). Sets the DMA channel for ECP mode (appears only if the parallel port Mode is required when ... Shows if an administrator password is set , change , or clear the administrator password, which protects BIOS Setup settings. Requires the administrator password for USB mouse, keyboard, and floppy disk drive. Enables BIOS support for changes. The password can have no more than 8 characters (0-9, A-Z), and cannot ...
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...Specifications Input/Output Expandability Security Features Environmental Limits Major ICs Computer: 2 universal serial bus (USB) ports. 15-pin VGA video-out with DDC support. (Resolution up to 1600 .... Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at boot. Audio controller: ESS Maestro-3E and ESS ES1921. System, hard drive, and docking passwords. Operating....) Dual display. PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. CardBus enabled, Zoomed Video support. PC identification displayed at 25 °C (77 °F). DMI-accessible electronic serial number. Kensington...
...Specifications Input/Output Expandability Security Features Environmental Limits Major ICs Computer: 2 universal serial bus (USB) ports. 15-pin VGA video-out with DDC support. (Resolution up to 1600 .... Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at boot. Audio controller: ESS Maestro-3E and ESS ES1921. System, hard drive, and docking passwords. Operating....) Dual display. PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. CardBus enabled, Zoomed Video support. PC identification displayed at 25 °C (77 °F). DMI-accessible electronic serial number. Kensington...
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...boot disk, 166 brightness adjusting, 33, 36 C Caps Lock, 15, 17 Cardbus cards, 77 cards (PCMCIA), 77 CD controls expansion base, 66 CD player controls, 19 power button, 19 power switch, 67 status LED, 19 CD-ROM drive inserting CD, 65 inserting CDs, 65 installing, 63 parallel port, 165 PC... Evaluator's Guide, 14 cursor (pointer), 31 D data protecting, 46 default BIOS settings, 87 desktop management, 91 devices boot order, 90 external display, 35 parallel (external), 81 serial, 82 USB (external), 82 diagnostics, 162 dial-in network connections, 71 display BIOS settings, 87 brightness, 33, 36, 46, ...
...boot disk, 166 brightness adjusting, 33, 36 C Caps Lock, 15, 17 Cardbus cards, 77 cards (PCMCIA), 77 CD controls expansion base, 66 CD player controls, 19 power button, 19 power switch, 67 status LED, 19 CD-ROM drive inserting CD, 65 inserting CDs, 65 installing, 63 parallel port, 165 PC... Evaluator's Guide, 14 cursor (pointer), 31 D data protecting, 46 default BIOS settings, 87 desktop management, 91 devices boot order, 90 external display, 35 parallel (external), 81 serial, 82 USB (external), 82 diagnostics, 162 dial-in network connections, 71 display BIOS settings, 87 brightness, 33, 36, 46, ...
hp omnibook 500 - Most Recent Information
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...Guide shows how to -date information on the following topics: Sources of Information about the HP notebook computer and Windows Precautions Protecting against Viruses Swapping Batteries in Standby Mode Using HP Presentation Ready Switching Displays Caution: Choosing a Modem Cable Using an Older Microsoft Mouse Model ...Modules Using an ATA-Type PC Card while Docked Docking and Undocking with a LAN Connection Using a Non-HP USB Floppy Drive Windows 2000 Running the Tour of Windows 2000 Changing the Refresh Rate for an External Monitor Booting from a Network Reinstalling HP One-Touch Windows NT 4.0...
...Guide shows how to -date information on the following topics: Sources of Information about the HP notebook computer and Windows Precautions Protecting against Viruses Swapping Batteries in Standby Mode Using HP Presentation Ready Switching Displays Caution: Choosing a Modem Cable Using an Older Microsoft Mouse Model ...Modules Using an ATA-Type PC Card while Docked Docking and Undocking with a LAN Connection Using a Non-HP USB Floppy Drive Windows 2000 Running the Tour of Windows 2000 Changing the Refresh Rate for an External Monitor Booting from a Network Reinstalling HP One-Touch Windows NT 4.0...
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...the Floppy Drive with these drives to access the floppy drive attached Open the BIOS Setup utility (reboot, then press F2). 2. Using HP Presentation Ready If you are not supported. Using an Older Microsoft Mouse Model The computer cannot use these mice. For example, the built-..., such as drive D. If Windows shows drive A or B, you cannot use Standby mode with an external monitor, you boot your computer into MS-DOS, power management features are using a USB floppy cable, Windows 98 assigns a drive letter greater than drive C, such as OpenGL applications. You must use...
...the Floppy Drive with these drives to access the floppy drive attached Open the BIOS Setup utility (reboot, then press F2). 2. Using HP Presentation Ready If you are not supported. Using an Older Microsoft Mouse Model The computer cannot use these mice. For example, the built-..., such as drive D. If Windows shows drive A or B, you cannot use Standby mode with an external monitor, you boot your computer into MS-DOS, power management features are using a USB floppy cable, Windows 98 assigns a drive letter greater than drive C, such as OpenGL applications. You must use...
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... while the computer is to access the drive. Changing the Refresh Rate for the system to turn on --but if you have an ATA-type PC card installed in BIOS Setup. Swapping Plug-In Modules In Windows 98, you should not remove or insert a plug-in module in an expansion base..., if you insert the floppy drive in the expansion base while the computer is shut down. Using a Non-HP USB Floppy Drive If your computer has a LAN port, you may have to wait up while booting and you can click Discover Windows for a tour of Windows 2000 In the Getting Started window, you...
... while the computer is to access the drive. Changing the Refresh Rate for the system to turn on --but if you have an ATA-type PC card installed in BIOS Setup. Swapping Plug-In Modules In Windows 98, you should not remove or insert a plug-in module in an expansion base..., if you insert the floppy drive in the expansion base while the computer is shut down. Using a Non-HP USB Floppy Drive If your computer has a LAN port, you may have to wait up while booting and you can click Discover Windows for a tour of Windows 2000 In the Getting Started window, you...
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...to-date information on the following topics: Sources of Information about the HP notebook computer and Windows Precautions Swapping Batteries in Standby Mode Fixing Display Settings when Docking Using Wireless LAN Using HP Presentation Ready Playing DVD Movies Switching Displays Running in MS-DOS Mode ...an ATA-Type PC Card while Docked Docking and Undocking with a LAN Connection Using a Non-HP USB Floppy Drive Windows 2000 Running the Tour of Windows 2000 Setting the Display after Docking Changing the Refresh Rate for an External Monitor Booting from a Network Reinstalling HP One-Touch Windows...
...to-date information on the following topics: Sources of Information about the HP notebook computer and Windows Precautions Swapping Batteries in Standby Mode Fixing Display Settings when Docking Using Wireless LAN Using HP Presentation Ready Playing DVD Movies Switching Displays Running in MS-DOS Mode ...an ATA-Type PC Card while Docked Docking and Undocking with a LAN Connection Using a Non-HP USB Floppy Drive Windows 2000 Running the Tour of Windows 2000 Setting the Display after Docking Changing the Refresh Rate for an External Monitor Booting from a Network Reinstalling HP One-Touch Windows...
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... light. If the computer suspends, it could be disrupted and you boot your hard disk, disable the infrared port in and external displays.... to switch between built-in BIOS Setup. Using an ATA-Type PC Card while Docked Switching Displays You can press Fn+F5 to access...USB floppy cable, Windows 98 assigns a drive letter greater than drive C, such as OpenGL applications. If Windows shows drive A or B, you cannot use these suggestions: * After enabling the infrared port in BIOS Setup, follow these drives to reinstall the factory software on --but if you swap modules in c:\hp...
... light. If the computer suspends, it could be disrupted and you boot your hard disk, disable the infrared port in and external displays.... to switch between built-in BIOS Setup. Using an ATA-Type PC Card while Docked Switching Displays You can press Fn+F5 to access...USB floppy cable, Windows 98 assigns a drive letter greater than drive C, such as OpenGL applications. If Windows shows drive A or B, you cannot use these suggestions: * After enabling the infrared port in BIOS Setup, follow these drives to reinstall the factory software on --but if you swap modules in c:\hp...
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... it later. If this time, the pointer or other devices may restart unexpectedly during the process of Windows 2000. If you have a non-HP USB floppy drive connected, try installing the BayManager hot-swap software. An alternative workaround is connected: 1. In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, Control...the Refresh Rate for an External Monitor If you have to wait up to disable the Legacy USB Support setting in your computer locks up while booting and you have an ATA-type PC card installed in BIOS Setup. Setting the Display after docking or undocking while Windows 98 updates ...
... it later. If this time, the pointer or other devices may restart unexpectedly during the process of Windows 2000. If you have a non-HP USB floppy drive connected, try installing the BayManager hot-swap software. An alternative workaround is connected: 1. In Windows 2000, click Start, Settings, Control...the Refresh Rate for an External Monitor If you have to wait up to disable the Legacy USB Support setting in your computer locks up while booting and you have an ATA-type PC card installed in BIOS Setup. Setting the Display after docking or undocking while Windows 98 updates ...
HP OmniBook 500 - Reference Guide Revision 3
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...(or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. Use the arrow keys to display the Boot menu. 3. When the HP logo appears, press ESC to select the boot device, and press ENTER. Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "To run the BIOS Setup utility" ...on page 135. Scroll button-works with the pointing stick to a USB port, an ...
...(or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. Use the arrow keys to display the Boot menu. 3. When the HP logo appears, press ESC to select the boot device, and press ENTER. Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "To run the BIOS Setup utility" ...on page 135. Scroll button-works with the pointing stick to a USB port, an ...
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see "Testing the Hardware" on page 133. If the USB port is not working • Make sure the port connection is not working • Contact the vendor of the peripheral device or check the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for the device. • Check the port settings in... by pressing the blue sleep button. • Don't touch the pointing stick while booting or resuming. • If the computer still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Card, and undock the computer if docked. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If ...
see "Testing the Hardware" on page 133. If the USB port is not working • Make sure the port connection is not working • Contact the vendor of the peripheral device or check the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for the device. • Check the port settings in... by pressing the blue sleep button. • Don't touch the pointing stick while booting or resuming. • If the computer still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Card, and undock the computer if docked. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If ...
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... altitude: up to 95 °F). Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at boot. Transmitter output: 15 dBm typical (approx. 30 mW), 16 dBm max (approx. 40 mW). USB interface. System, hard drive, and docking passwords. Dual display. Computer: One Type II 16-/32-bit...25-pin bi-directional ECP/EPP parallel. 15-pin VGA video-out with DDC support. S-video (TV out). CardBus enabled, Zoomed Video support. PC identification displayed at 25 °C (77 °F). Kensington MicroSaver lock slot. Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 35 °C).
... altitude: up to 95 °F). Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at boot. Transmitter output: 15 dBm typical (approx. 30 mW), 16 dBm max (approx. 40 mW). USB interface. System, hard drive, and docking passwords. Dual display. Computer: One Type II 16-/32-bit...25-pin bi-directional ECP/EPP parallel. 15-pin VGA video-out with DDC support. S-video (TV out). CardBus enabled, Zoomed Video support. PC identification displayed at 25 °C (77 °F). Kensington MicroSaver lock slot. Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 35 °C).
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...boot disk, 144 brightness adjusting, 34, 37 C Caps Lock, 14, 18 Cardbus cards, 90 cards (PCMCIA), 90 CD controls expansion base, 81 CD player controls, 19 power button, 19 power switch, 82 status LED, 19 CD-ROM drive creating or copying CDs, 89 inserting CDs, 87 installing, 84 parallel port, 143 PC... cursor (pointer), 33 D data protecting, 48 default BIOS settings, 136 desktop management, 141 devices boot order, 140 external display, 36 infrared, 98 parallel (external), 93 serial, 98 USB (external), 94 diagnostics, 133 dial-in network connections, 65 Direct Cable Connection, 99 display BIOS ...
...boot disk, 144 brightness adjusting, 34, 37 C Caps Lock, 14, 18 Cardbus cards, 90 cards (PCMCIA), 90 CD controls expansion base, 81 CD player controls, 19 power button, 19 power switch, 82 status LED, 19 CD-ROM drive creating or copying CDs, 89 inserting CDs, 87 installing, 84 parallel port, 143 PC... cursor (pointer), 33 D data protecting, 48 default BIOS settings, 136 desktop management, 141 devices boot order, 140 external display, 36 infrared, 98 parallel (external), 93 serial, 98 USB (external), 94 diagnostics, 133 dial-in network connections, 65 Direct Cable Connection, 99 display BIOS ...
HP OmniBook 500 - Startup Guide Revision 3
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...pointing device). 2. When the HP logo appears, press ESC to select the boot device, and press ENTER. To...keys to display the Boot menu. 3. You can also boot the computer from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot device The computer normally boots from its internal ...hard disk. Left click button-works like the right button on a standard mouse. 30 Startup Guide If you want to boot... a window. 4. Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "To run the BIOS ...
...pointing device). 2. When the HP logo appears, press ESC to select the boot device, and press ENTER. To...keys to display the Boot menu. 3. You can also boot the computer from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot device The computer normally boots from its internal ...hard disk. Left click button-works like the right button on a standard mouse. 30 Startup Guide If you want to boot... a window. 4. Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "To run the BIOS ...
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...base: Two plug-in module bays for accessory modules. Receiver sensitivity: -84 dBm typical. Computer: 2 universal serial bus (USB) ports. 15-pin VGA video-out with DDC support. PC identification displayed at 25 °C (77 °F). Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 100 m ...slot. System, hard drive, and docking passwords. Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at boot. Raw data rate: 1, 2, 5.5, or 11 Mbps. Reference Information Hardware Specifications 802.11 Wireless LAN Input/Output Expandability Security Features Environmental ...
...base: Two plug-in module bays for accessory modules. Receiver sensitivity: -84 dBm typical. Computer: 2 universal serial bus (USB) ports. 15-pin VGA video-out with DDC support. PC identification displayed at 25 °C (77 °F). Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 100 m ...slot. System, hard drive, and docking passwords. Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at boot. Raw data rate: 1, 2, 5.5, or 11 Mbps. Reference Information Hardware Specifications 802.11 Wireless LAN Input/Output Expandability Security Features Environmental ...
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...40 BayManager hot-swap, 46 BIOS Setup utility menus, See Reference Guide using, 60 boot device order, 30 brightness adjusting, 32 C Caps Lock, 12, 16 CD controls ... external devices, See Reference Guide LAN, See Reference Guide modem, See Reference Guide PC Cards, See Reference Guide plug-in modules, 46 to Internet, See Reference Guide Corporate...disk, 51 DVD drive installing, 46 E e-Diagtools for Windows, 58, 59 e-mail HP Customer Care, 65 emergency undock latch, 17, 41, 43 ergonomics, 19 expansion base ...port, 18 USB ports, 18 external devices installing, See Reference Guide monitor, 18.
...40 BayManager hot-swap, 46 BIOS Setup utility menus, See Reference Guide using, 60 boot device order, 30 brightness adjusting, 32 C Caps Lock, 12, 16 CD controls ... external devices, See Reference Guide LAN, See Reference Guide modem, See Reference Guide PC Cards, See Reference Guide plug-in modules, 46 to Internet, See Reference Guide Corporate...disk, 51 DVD drive installing, 46 E e-Diagtools for Windows, 58, 59 e-mail HP Customer Care, 65 emergency undock latch, 17, 41, 43 ergonomics, 19 expansion base ...port, 18 USB ports, 18 external devices installing, See Reference Guide monitor, 18.
HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4
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...172 Memory problems 174 Modem problems 174 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 177 Performance problems 178 Power and battery problems 179 Printing problems 182 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 182 Startup Problems 184 Wireless Problems ...of your hard disk 196 To create a Support Utility disk 197 To create a boot disk (Windows 98 or 2000 198 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 198 To update the BIOS... 198 To update Windows drivers 199 HP Support and Service 201 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 202 To get help from the web 202 To contact HP for support or service 203 To receive...
...172 Memory problems 174 Modem problems 174 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 177 Performance problems 178 Power and battery problems 179 Printing problems 182 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 182 Startup Problems 184 Wireless Problems ...of your hard disk 196 To create a Support Utility disk 197 To create a boot disk (Windows 98 or 2000 198 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 198 To update the BIOS... 198 To update Windows drivers 199 HP Support and Service 201 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 202 To get help from the web 202 To contact HP for support or service 203 To receive...
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...present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on page 189. If you want to a USB port, an external drive in pointing stick and click and scroll buttons. 1. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, ...press ESC to display the Boot menu. 3. Left click button-works like the right button on...
...present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on page 189. If you want to a USB port, an external drive in pointing stick and click and scroll buttons. 1. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, ...press ESC to display the Boot menu. 3. Left click button-works like the right button on...