End User License Agreement
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...may load the Software ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU Product into the local memory or storage device of this EULA: a. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of this EULA, all terms and conditions of the HP Product. Storage. HP grants you the following rights provided you comply with your use with all .... RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE the right to you shall be governed You may accompany the HP Product. d. You do not have Software Product into Your Computer's AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND temporary memory (RAM) for use on more than one computer, you may make archival or back-up...
...may load the Software ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU Product into the local memory or storage device of this EULA: a. Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of this EULA, all terms and conditions of the HP Product. Storage. HP grants you the following rights provided you comply with your use with all .... RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE the right to you shall be governed You may accompany the HP Product. d. You do not have Software Product into Your Computer's AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND temporary memory (RAM) for use on more than one computer, you may make archival or back-up...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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...following are typically detected in the hardware detection phase: • Product name • Serial number • HP BIOS version • Processor type • Cache memory type and size • Total main memory • Graphics adapter • Flexible disk drive and capacity • IDE devices with device type and ... devices with device type and capacity • Audio board • Serial ports • Parallel port • USB port If your PC has one or more of the above components and it is not detected by DiagTools, then refer to "If a PC Component is Not Detected" on page 2-6. 2-5
...following are typically detected in the hardware detection phase: • Product name • Serial number • HP BIOS version • Processor type • Cache memory type and size • Total main memory • Graphics adapter • Flexible disk drive and capacity • IDE devices with device type and ... devices with device type and capacity • Audio board • Serial ports • Parallel port • USB port If your PC has one or more of the above components and it is not detected by DiagTools, then refer to "If a PC Component is Not Detected" on page 2-6. 2-5
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...HP notebook products, the basic tests typically include the following: • Basic Functionality Tests, to verify the correct functioning of the processor and subsystems: o Basic processor functionality o Processor speed o Coprocessor o DMA controller o Interrupt controller o Timer and real time clock o CMOS o PCI system o USB • Memory... Tests, to check the correct functioning of main and cache memory: o BIOS ROM o Pattern Test o Address o Refresh o Cache memory • IDE hard disk drive, to check the basic functioning of any...
...HP notebook products, the basic tests typically include the following: • Basic Functionality Tests, to verify the correct functioning of the processor and subsystems: o Basic processor functionality o Processor speed o Coprocessor o DMA controller o Interrupt controller o Timer and real time clock o CMOS o PCI system o USB • Memory... Tests, to check the correct functioning of main and cache memory: o BIOS ROM o Pattern Test o Address o Refresh o Cache memory • IDE hard disk drive, to check the basic functioning of any...
HP OmniBook - DiagTools User's Guide
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... are available: • System: processor and sub-system tests • Memory: BIOS, main memory, and cache memory tests • IDE: IDE device (such as an IDE hard disk drive... tests, such as mouse and serial port tests. • User: special tests for your PC or if devices are disabled in the PC's Setup program. To perform an advanced test, do not have a SCSI controller, the SCSI... bar, select the component to "Batch Tests" on page 4-6. There are not appropriate for unique HP notebook devices. Advanced System Tests How to Run an Advanced System Test How to Run an Advanced System...
... are available: • System: processor and sub-system tests • Memory: BIOS, main memory, and cache memory tests • IDE: IDE device (such as an IDE hard disk drive... tests, such as mouse and serial port tests. • User: special tests for your PC or if devices are disabled in the PC's Setup program. To perform an advanced test, do not have a SCSI controller, the SCSI... bar, select the component to "Batch Tests" on page 4-6. There are not appropriate for unique HP notebook devices. Advanced System Tests How to Run an Advanced System Test How to Run an Advanced System...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... 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 108 Power and Battery Problems 109 Printing Problems 111 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 112... 116 Recovering Software 117 To recover the factory installation of Windows 118 To create a Support Utility Disk 119 To update the OmniBook BIOS 120 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 120 Support and Service...121 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 122 Reference Guide 7
... 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 108 Power and Battery Problems 109 Printing Problems 111 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 112... 116 Recovering Software 117 To recover the factory installation of Windows 118 To create a Support Utility Disk 119 To update the OmniBook BIOS 120 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 120 Support and Service...121 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 122 Reference Guide 7
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... the desktop across two displays. This doesn't happen if you can change display settings using the Extended Desktop requires video memory to switch between the internal OmniBook display and the external monitor. Press F10 to 800 × 600 resolution and 16M colors (24- For this reason... tab and select Enable. In addition, certain operations such as multiple displays in the online OmniBook Library for special use, such as playing DVDs and running 3D graphics require extra video memory, so you may cause unexpected behavior on the Settings tab first). • In Windows...
... the desktop across two displays. This doesn't happen if you can change display settings using the Extended Desktop requires video memory to switch between the internal OmniBook display and the external monitor. Press F10 to 800 × 600 resolution and 16M colors (24- For this reason... tab and select Enable. In addition, certain operations such as multiple displays in the online OmniBook Library for special use, such as playing DVDs and running 3D graphics require extra video memory, so you may cause unexpected behavior on the Settings tab first). • In Windows...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... RAM modules. 1. Static electricity can use only PC-100 type RAM modules-other RAM modules will not function. Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module Installing a RAM Expansion Module The OmniBook has 32 MB of the OmniBook. Your OmniBook's computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Before installing the memory module, discharge your finger above the F8...
... RAM modules. 1. Static electricity can use only PC-100 type RAM modules-other RAM modules will not function. Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module Installing a RAM Expansion Module The OmniBook has 32 MB of the OmniBook. Your OmniBook's computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Before installing the memory module, discharge your finger above the F8...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...shielding around the connectors on the rear of the board. Insert the battery and slide its front panel to the right. 11. Your OmniBook's computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Release the two latches at the sides of the connector. You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver... edges. Insert the battery and slide its front panel to remove a RAM module so you can permanently damage computer chips. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body's static electricity by removing the keyboard (described in the previous topic. 7. When you want to the left . ...
...shielding around the connectors on the rear of the board. Insert the battery and slide its front panel to the right. 11. Your OmniBook's computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Release the two latches at the sides of the connector. You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver... edges. Insert the battery and slide its front panel to remove a RAM module so you can permanently damage computer chips. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body's static electricity by removing the keyboard (described in the previous topic. 7. When you want to the left . ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Setting Language BIOS Revision System Time System Date Floppy Drive Main Menu Description Sets the language for this utility and for BIOS ..., makes the processor serial number available to the docking system, if one is detected. Quiet Boot Video Display Device Video Expansion Primary Video Adapter System Memory Extended Memory CPU Serial Number When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and messages during boot. Enabled Auto Disabled Auto 640KB Detected automatically. Sets...
Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Setting Language BIOS Revision System Time System Date Floppy Drive Main Menu Description Sets the language for this utility and for BIOS ..., makes the processor serial number available to the docking system, if one is detected. Quiet Boot Video Display Device Video Expansion Primary Video Adapter System Memory Extended Memory CPU Serial Number When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and messages during boot. Enabled Auto Disabled Auto 640KB Detected automatically. Sets...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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.... For Windows NT, if you install new services, hardware devices, or applications, you . If you have your OmniBook with the OmniBook. • For information about system addresses, interrupts, or memory, see "Support Assistance" on a dock isn't working • Check that ac power is connected to the dock... the symptom below that the Service Pack components work properly. Try the suggestions one at the HP Customer Care website (http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html). • Test your OmniBook by running the DiagTools test program. Accessory Problems If a port on page 122. It will...
.... For Windows NT, if you install new services, hardware devices, or applications, you . If you have your OmniBook with the OmniBook. • For information about system addresses, interrupts, or memory, see "Support Assistance" on a dock isn't working • Check that ac power is connected to the dock... the symptom below that the Service Pack components work properly. Try the suggestions one at the HP Customer Care website (http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html). • Test your OmniBook by running the DiagTools test program. Accessory Problems If a port on page 122. It will...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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..." display. Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Check the power source. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. You can turn off Smart CPU mode using the built-in BIOS Setup make more memory available for information about setting up as "secondary... If multiple display support doesn't work in a docking system. • Check the monitor connections. • If the monitor is connected to the OmniBook monitor port, you 're using multiple displays. If DVD images don't play smoothly • Try connecting the ac adapter. If this will not...
..." display. Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Check the power source. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. You can turn off Smart CPU mode using the built-in BIOS Setup make more memory available for information about setting up as "secondary... If multiple display support doesn't work in a docking system. • Check the monitor connections. • If the monitor is connected to the OmniBook monitor port, you 're using multiple displays. If DVD images don't play smoothly • Try connecting the ac adapter. If this will not...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...one of the pointing stick such as a scrolling button for the euro symbol requires software available from Microsoft. Please check the OmniBook website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook) for a dock PS/2 mouse.) Open TrackPoint Control Panel and click on the dock. Special pointing stick features stop working ... 98, or Windows NT, click Start, Help and use the MS-DOS Troubleshooter. • Not all 3rd party memory cards have been tested with the OmniBook powered on, the special pointing-stick features may not be included with retail Windows. Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Support ...
...one of the pointing stick such as a scrolling button for the euro symbol requires software available from Microsoft. Please check the OmniBook website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook) for a dock PS/2 mouse.) Open TrackPoint Control Panel and click on the dock. Special pointing stick features stop working ... 98, or Windows NT, click Start, Help and use the MS-DOS Troubleshooter. • Not all 3rd party memory cards have been tested with the OmniBook powered on, the special pointing-stick features may not be included with retail Windows. Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Support ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...'t increase after the serial number, use only PC-100 modules. For a model with the OmniBook. Reference Guide 107 See "To install Card Executive for your card is one of memory (RAM) modules for Windows NT" on or shut down, but not while the computer is suspended. If ...re using Windows NT, click Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Windows NT Diagnostics. • Check the HP Customer Care website (http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html) for a list of approved and tested PC Cards. • Certain Xircom CE2 (IIps) LAN cards conflict with the game port device in another...
...'t increase after the serial number, use only PC-100 modules. For a model with the OmniBook. Reference Guide 107 See "To install Card Executive for your card is one of memory (RAM) modules for Windows NT" on or shut down, but not while the computer is suspended. If ...re using Windows NT, click Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, Windows NT Diagnostics. • Check the HP Customer Care website (http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html) for a list of approved and tested PC Cards. • Certain Xircom CE2 (IIps) LAN cards conflict with the game port device in another...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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.... From the Power menu, set the Power Management Mode to a temperature increase. Performance Problems If the OmniBook gets hot • It is normal for broken network connections to time out. • Install additional memory if Windows is charging. • Make sure the air vents are clear. If the... OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to see the HP logo, press F2 to disk. • Check amount of time...
.... From the Power menu, set the Power Management Mode to a temperature increase. Performance Problems If the OmniBook gets hot • It is normal for broken network connections to time out. • Install additional memory if Windows is charging. • Make sure the air vents are clear. If the... OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to see the HP logo, press F2 to disk. • Check amount of time...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...) 120-127 170-177 1F0-1F7 Audio (only models without "900" after the serial number. DBFFF* D0000 - DBFFF* DC000*- PC card memory windows. *** Unmarked models have no "900" after the serial number, "900 B" models have "900 B" after serial number) Internal...controller COM1 (serial port) 132 Reference Guide BFFFF C0000 - CFFFF CC000 - Specifications and Regulatory Information Software System Resources System Memory 00000 - 9FFFF A0000 - FFFFF System memory Video Video BIOS (unmarked models***) Video BIOS ("900 B" models***) Free** (unmarked models***) Free** ("900 B" models***) ...
...) 120-127 170-177 1F0-1F7 Audio (only models without "900" after the serial number. DBFFF* D0000 - DBFFF* DC000*- PC card memory windows. *** Unmarked models have no "900" after the serial number, "900 B" models have "900 B" after serial number) Internal...controller COM1 (serial port) 132 Reference Guide BFFFF C0000 - CFFFF CC000 - Specifications and Regulatory Information Software System Resources System Memory 00000 - 9FFFF A0000 - FFFFF System memory Video Video BIOS (unmarked models***) Video BIOS ("900 B" models***) Free** (unmarked models***) Free** ("900 B" models***) ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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..., 32, 35 euro symbol, 34, 105 Exit menu (BIOS), 91 Extended Desktop (Windows 98), 68 extended memory, 87 external display, 32, 67 keyboard, 69 module bay, 18, 63 external display, 68 F F1 through..., 108 hot keys, 32 hot swapping installing software, 62 swapping modules, 63 troubleshooting, 99 142 Reference Guide HP Customer Care website, 10 I I/O addresses, 132 infrared port location, 14, 66 making connections, 72 mode,...), 33 Keypad Lock, 13, 23 L laser printer, 69 Library (OmniBook), 10 license agreement, 3 lid switch, 30 lights (status), 13, 22, 23 locking (cable), 95 low ...
..., 32, 35 euro symbol, 34, 105 Exit menu (BIOS), 91 Extended Desktop (Windows 98), 68 extended memory, 87 external display, 32, 67 keyboard, 69 module bay, 18, 63 external display, 68 F F1 through..., 108 hot keys, 32 hot swapping installing software, 62 swapping modules, 63 troubleshooting, 99 142 Reference Guide HP Customer Care website, 10 I I/O addresses, 132 infrared port location, 14, 66 making connections, 72 mode,...), 33 Keypad Lock, 13, 23 L laser printer, 69 Library (OmniBook), 10 license agreement, 3 lid switch, 30 lights (status), 13, 22, 23 locking (cable), 95 low ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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..., 53 LPT1 port, 15, 66 M Main menu (BIOS), 87 memory adding, 81 extended, 87 PC-100, 81, 107 removing, 83 system, 132 troubleshooting, 106 microphone ... N Num Lock, 13, 23, 33 O off button location, 13 status lights, 22 turning off, 20 OmniBook caring for, 48 changing BIOS settings, 86 cleaning, 48 locking, 95 reinstalling Windows, 118 resetting, 21 starting and stopping..., 20 testing, 115 websites, 10 OmniBook Library, 10 OmniBook Notes, 10 on button location, 13 status lights, 22 turning on, 20 overheating, 108 P parallel port...
..., 53 LPT1 port, 15, 66 M Main menu (BIOS), 87 memory adding, 81 extended, 87 PC-100, 81, 107 removing, 83 system, 132 troubleshooting, 106 microphone ... N Num Lock, 13, 23, 33 O off button location, 13 status lights, 22 turning off, 20 OmniBook caring for, 48 changing BIOS settings, 86 cleaning, 48 locking, 95 reinstalling Windows, 118 resetting, 21 starting and stopping..., 20 testing, 115 websites, 10 OmniBook Library, 10 OmniBook Notes, 10 on button location, 13 status lights, 22 turning on, 20 overheating, 108 P parallel port...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... settings, 88 DMA channels, 133 I/O addresses, 132 interrupts, 131 system memory, 132 system-off button location, 14 resetting, 21 T taskbar battery, 52 PC Card, 74 volume, 31 tattooing, 95 temperature limits, 130 overheating, 108 testing the OmniBook, 115 time-outs, 58, 90 TopTools, 92 touch pad advanced features,... 109 CD-ROM drive, 98 display, 101 dock, 98 DVD drive, 99 hard disk drive, 102 infrared port, 103 keyboard, 104 memory, 106 parallel devices, 112 PC Cards, 107 performance, 108 pointing stick, 104 power, 109 printing, 111 serial devices, 112 startup, 113 touch pad, 104 144 Reference...
... settings, 88 DMA channels, 133 I/O addresses, 132 interrupts, 131 system memory, 132 system-off button location, 14 resetting, 21 T taskbar battery, 52 PC Card, 74 volume, 31 tattooing, 95 temperature limits, 130 overheating, 108 testing the OmniBook, 115 time-outs, 58, 90 TopTools, 92 touch pad advanced features,... 109 CD-ROM drive, 98 display, 101 dock, 98 DVD drive, 99 hard disk drive, 102 infrared port, 103 keyboard, 104 memory, 106 parallel devices, 112 PC Cards, 107 performance, 108 pointing stick, 104 power, 109 printing, 111 serial devices, 112 startup, 113 touch pad, 104 144 Reference...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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... 67 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...
... 67 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...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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...Static electricity can use only PC-100 type RAM modules-other RAM modules will not function. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module Installing a RAM Expansion Module The OmniBook has 32 MB of the OmniBook. CAUTION To install a RAM... the power button and keyboard status lights. Your OmniBook's computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Find the plastic panel above the keyboard-it has one slot for installing additional RAM. Before installing the memory module, discharge your finger above the F1 and HOME...
...Static electricity can use only PC-100 type RAM modules-other RAM modules will not function. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module Installing a RAM Expansion Module The OmniBook has 32 MB of the OmniBook. CAUTION To install a RAM... the power button and keyboard status lights. Your OmniBook's computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Find the plastic panel above the keyboard-it has one slot for installing additional RAM. Before installing the memory module, discharge your finger above the F1 and HOME...