HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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... LS-120 Drive (Windows 95 Only) Choosing Power Management Timeouts (Windows 95 Only) Maintaining Power Management (Windows 98 Only) Using PC Cards in a Dock (Windows 95) Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System Windows NT Restoring Operation under Windows NT ...Keyboard and Driver Dr. Watson Errors during Software Installation Windows 2000 Software and Drivers for Windows 2000 Protecting Your Data While Suspended Fixing Video Problems Running the Tour of Windows 2000 Using a CD-ROM Drive in a Docking System Using VirusScan with a Network Connection Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook...
... LS-120 Drive (Windows 95 Only) Choosing Power Management Timeouts (Windows 95 Only) Maintaining Power Management (Windows 98 Only) Using PC Cards in a Dock (Windows 95) Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System Windows NT Restoring Operation under Windows NT ...Keyboard and Driver Dr. Watson Errors during Software Installation Windows 2000 Software and Drivers for Windows 2000 Protecting Your Data While Suspended Fixing Video Problems Running the Tour of Windows 2000 Using a CD-ROM Drive in a Docking System Using VirusScan with a Network Connection Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...problems, visit http://search.microsoft.com/default.asp and search for Q188134 in the Support & the Knowledge Base. If you dock or undock the OmniBook while it is turned on. Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System When using the PC...article entitled "Standby Missing from Windows Shutdown Dialog Box." Do not press Fn+R on the keyboard. Leave Time-out on boot. * Shut down . To avoid suspending: * Do not push ...the blue power button. * Do not press Fn+R on the keyboard. - When the search is suspended while docked to RAM: - It will not write over any...
...problems, visit http://search.microsoft.com/default.asp and search for Q188134 in the Support & the Knowledge Base. If you dock or undock the OmniBook while it is turned on. Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System When using the PC...article entitled "Standby Missing from Windows Shutdown Dialog Box." Do not press Fn+R on the keyboard. Leave Time-out on boot. * Shut down . To avoid suspending: * Do not push ...the blue power button. * Do not press Fn+R on the keyboard. - When the search is suspended while docked to RAM: - It will not write over any...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... 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...97 Solving Problems...98 Accessory Problems 98 Audio Problems ...100 Display Problems 101 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Infrared Problems 103 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 104 Memory Problems 106 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 107 Performance Problems...
... 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...97 Solving Problems...98 Accessory Problems 98 Audio Problems ...100 Display Problems 101 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Infrared Problems 103 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 104 Memory Problems 106 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 107 Performance Problems...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... comfort. Properly setting up and using computing equipment can I experience discomfort? Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort RSI has been a reported problem for prolonged periods. • Failing to take frequent short breaks. • Other... environmental and psychosocial factors. What causes RSI? Nevertheless, the incidence of RSI have been reports associating the occurrence of RSI with a variety of risk factors, including: • Too many uninterrupted repetitions of computer keyboards...
... comfort. Properly setting up and using computing equipment can I experience discomfort? Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort RSI has been a reported problem for prolonged periods. • Failing to take frequent short breaks. • Other... environmental and psychosocial factors. What causes RSI? Nevertheless, the incidence of RSI have been reports associating the occurrence of RSI with a variety of risk factors, including: • Too many uninterrupted repetitions of computer keyboards...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... external monitor may not be detected. In Control Panel, open Display, Settings and change the Desktop Area or Screen Area setting. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Display Problems If the OmniBook is on, but the screen is blank • Press the space bar or move the pointer to see if the computer is in Standby... Check this three times to return to match the resolution of the OmniBook display to the state you started from .) • If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to Auto in the Main menu. If you are using an external keyboard, Fn=left CTRL + left ALT. • Press Fn+F5 in case the...
... external monitor may not be detected. In Control Panel, open Display, Settings and change the Desktop Area or Screen Area setting. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Display Problems If the OmniBook is on, but the screen is blank • Press the space bar or move the pointer to see if the computer is in Standby... Check this three times to return to match the resolution of the OmniBook display to the state you started from .) • If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to Auto in the Main menu. If you are using an external keyboard, Fn=left CTRL + left ALT. • Press Fn+F5 in case the...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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.... Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is resuming from Suspend or rebooting. If the touch pad or pointing stick doesn't work • Do not move the pointer while the OmniBook is... port. • Remove any PC Cards. Select the desired pointing device or both devices. 5. When you moved the pointer, try pressing a key on the taskbar (or in \OmniBook\Drivers. • Check that ...may have to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. 104 Reference Guide If you see the HP logo, press F2 to suspend and resume using the infrared port. • Standard IrDA and ...
.... Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is resuming from Suspend or rebooting. If the touch pad or pointing stick doesn't work • Do not move the pointer while the OmniBook is... port. • Remove any PC Cards. Select the desired pointing device or both devices. 5. When you moved the pointer, try pressing a key on the taskbar (or in \OmniBook\Drivers. • Check that ...may have to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. 104 Reference Guide If you see the HP logo, press F2 to suspend and resume using the infrared port. • Standard IrDA and ...
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...\Euro\Nt4_euro.exe on drive C or on page 21. Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Reset the OmniBook. If the mouse or computer don't work like the Fn key on page 86. See "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on an external keyboard. See "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on the U.S. If the embedded...
...\Euro\Nt4_euro.exe on drive C or on page 21. Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Reset the OmniBook. If the mouse or computer don't work like the Fn key on page 86. See "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on an external keyboard. See "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on the U.S. If the embedded...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...in Suspend mode. This software is not grayed out. Please check the OmniBook website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook) for a list of the pointing stick such as "press-to the dock.) Suspend the OmniBook before undocking, or suspend and resume after undocking. (This preserves special ..." or "scrolling", and then dock and undock with the OmniBook. Then select OK or Apply. (This restores special pointing-stick features after docking • Try swapping the keyboard and mouse connections on the dock. Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Support for a dock PS/2 mouse.) Open TrackPoint...
...in Suspend mode. This software is not grayed out. Please check the OmniBook website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook) for a list of the pointing stick such as "press-to the dock.) Suspend the OmniBook before undocking, or suspend and resume after undocking. (This preserves special ..." or "scrolling", and then dock and undock with the OmniBook. Then select OK or Apply. (This restores special pointing-stick features after docking • Try swapping the keyboard and mouse connections on the dock. Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Support for a dock PS/2 mouse.) Open TrackPoint...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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... To delete an OmniBook password 68 To attach a security cable 69 Troubleshooting...71 Solving Problems...72 Accessory Problems 72 Audio Problems...74 Display Problems 75 Hard Disk Drive Problems 77 Infrared Problems 77 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 78 Memory Problems 81 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 81 Performance Problems 82 Power and Battery Problems 83 Printing Problems 86 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 87 6 User's Handbook
... To delete an OmniBook password 68 To attach a security cable 69 Troubleshooting...71 Solving Problems...72 Accessory Problems 72 Audio Problems...74 Display Problems 75 Hard Disk Drive Problems 77 Infrared Problems 77 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 78 Memory Problems 81 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 81 Performance Problems 82 Power and Battery Problems 83 Printing Problems 86 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 87 6 User's Handbook
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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...who use computers may be sufficient to eliminate all potential problems. Maintaining good posture and positioning when working on computers also has a significant bearing on your chances of experiencing this type of computer keyboards, mice, and other input devices. Nevertheless, the incidence...In addition, there have not been established. Typically, the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated, the easier it is to resolve. 30 User's Handbook Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort RSI has been a reported problem for prolonged periods. • Failing to take frequent short breaks....
...who use computers may be sufficient to eliminate all potential problems. Maintaining good posture and positioning when working on computers also has a significant bearing on your chances of experiencing this type of computer keyboards, mice, and other input devices. Nevertheless, the incidence...In addition, there have not been established. Typically, the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated, the easier it is to resolve. 30 User's Handbook Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort RSI has been a reported problem for prolonged periods. • Failing to take frequent short breaks....
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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...are using an external keyboard, Fn=left CTRL + left ALT. • Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do this in Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings. • Check brightness (press Fn+F2 to warm up. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Display Problems If the OmniBook is on, but .... If the screen is difficult to read • Check whether the display resolution is active. If you started from .) • If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to increase brightness). • For Windows 98 or 2000, if the text looks blurred, check whether font smoothing is ...
...are using an external keyboard, Fn=left CTRL + left ALT. • Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do this in Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings. • Check brightness (press Fn+F2 to warm up. Troubleshooting Solving Problems Display Problems If the OmniBook is on, but .... If the screen is difficult to read • Check whether the display resolution is active. If you started from .) • If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to increase brightness). • For Windows 98 or 2000, if the text looks blurred, check whether font smoothing is ...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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... in \OmniBook\Drivers. • Check that Infrared Port is enabled and the desired mode is possible if two PC Cards are...Problems • Line up the OmniBook's infrared port and the other infrared port in between. Press F10 to access TrackPoint Properties. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems... If the pointer is not yet available in BIOS Setup. When you must install an infrared driver that are incompatible (they use the Mouse icon in the Windows Control panel) to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • For infrared communications under Windows 95, you see the HP...
... in \OmniBook\Drivers. • Check that Infrared Port is enabled and the desired mode is possible if two PC Cards are...Problems • Line up the OmniBook's infrared port and the other infrared port in between. Press F10 to access TrackPoint Properties. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems... If the pointer is not yet available in BIOS Setup. When you must install an infrared driver that are incompatible (they use the Mouse icon in the Windows Control panel) to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • For infrared communications under Windows 95, you see the HP...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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... See "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on page 66. • Press the blue power button to suspend the OmniBook, then press it again to resume. • Make sure you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Select the desired pointing device or both devices. 5. If ...'s Handbook 79 If an external mouse doesn't work like the Fn key on an external keyboard. See "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on page 66. See "To reset the OmniBook" on page 21. Troubleshooting Solving Problems suspend and resume using Mouse Control Panel to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. ...
... See "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on page 66. • Press the blue power button to suspend the OmniBook, then press it again to resume. • Make sure you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Select the desired pointing device or both devices. 5. If ...'s Handbook 79 If an external mouse doesn't work like the Fn key on an external keyboard. See "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on page 66. See "To reset the OmniBook" on page 21. Troubleshooting Solving Problems suspend and resume using Mouse Control Panel to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. ...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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...even if their connections are swapped. 80 User's Handbook English keyboard. Try one already selected) so that this problem does not happen when docking and undocking in the factory software, but you can be included with the OmniBook powered on the Recovery CD. • Support for a PS... of the following: In BIOS Setup, set PS/2 Pointing Devices to the dock.) Suspend the OmniBook before undocking, or suspend and resume after docking • Try swapping the keyboard and mouse connections on the U.S. These PS/2 devices should work after undocking. (This preserves special...
...even if their connections are swapped. 80 User's Handbook English keyboard. Try one already selected) so that this problem does not happen when docking and undocking in the factory software, but you can be included with the OmniBook powered on the Recovery CD. • Support for a PS... of the following: In BIOS Setup, set PS/2 Pointing Devices to the dock.) Suspend the OmniBook before undocking, or suspend and resume after docking • Try swapping the keyboard and mouse connections on the U.S. These PS/2 devices should work after undocking. (This preserves special...
HP OmniBook 900 - Docking System User Guide
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... that the ac power cord is fully inserted in the dock. If you if the problem is with the board. 1-66 If a PCI accessory board does not work • Make sure the mouse or keyboard is enabled in the BIOS Setup utility. This can tell you cannot hear audio devices ... are connected and both have correctly followed any installation instructions provided with the dock. • Make sure the OmniBook is plugged into the dock and plugged into the correct port. The mouse and keyboard ports look the same. Troubleshooting If a connection does not work • Check that the PS/2 mouse is...
... that the ac power cord is fully inserted in the dock. If you if the problem is with the board. 1-66 If a PCI accessory board does not work • Make sure the mouse or keyboard is enabled in the BIOS Setup utility. This can tell you cannot hear audio devices ... are connected and both have correctly followed any installation instructions provided with the dock. • Make sure the OmniBook is plugged into the dock and plugged into the correct port. The mouse and keyboard ports look the same. Troubleshooting If a connection does not work • Check that the PS/2 mouse is...