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When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and messages during boot. When Fast IR mode is enabled, to connect from a PC card to a VGA controller. Sets the port to support SIR (Standard IR) or FIR (Fast IR) infrared communications. (Driver installation ... by the BIOS (specified or automatic). Enables the primary (hard drive) and secondary (CD-ROM drive) controllers. Default Enabled 3F8 IRQ4 Sets how the infrared port is connected. Shows the system memory size. Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Secondary Master Display Device PS/2 ...
When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and messages during boot. When Fast IR mode is enabled, to connect from a PC card to a VGA controller. Sets the port to support SIR (Standard IR) or FIR (Fast IR) infrared communications. (Driver installation ... by the BIOS (specified or automatic). Enables the primary (hard drive) and secondary (CD-ROM drive) controllers. Default Enabled 3F8 IRQ4 Sets how the infrared port is connected. Shows the system memory size. Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Secondary Master Display Device PS/2 ...
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...hp.com/cposupport/mobile_computing/software/xe2_100.exe.html. Becaus e a BIOS update replaces the previous version, it is very important you follow these instructions exactly. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the floppy disk drive. 5. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Remove any PC... damaged. Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Boot Menu Removable Devices Hard Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Shows the order of the OmniBook. Press the blue power button. 6. Otherwise, the OmniBook may update the BIOS...
...hp.com/cposupport/mobile_computing/software/xe2_100.exe.html. Becaus e a BIOS update replaces the previous version, it is very important you follow these instructions exactly. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the floppy disk drive. 5. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Remove any PC... damaged. Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Boot Menu Removable Devices Hard Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Shows the order of the OmniBook. Press the blue power button. 6. Otherwise, the OmniBook may update the BIOS...
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Location: OmniBook hard drive and on the OmniBook XE2. Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2. ♦ Windows 98 CD-ROM. ♦ Blank, formatted floppy disk. ♦ OmniBook drivers for Windows 98. The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows 98 and configures the appropriate device drivers. Using Windows 98 Recovering a Factory Build Using Windows 98 Windows 98 comes factory-installed on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98. 4-2
Location: OmniBook hard drive and on the OmniBook XE2. Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2. ♦ Windows 98 CD-ROM. ♦ Blank, formatted floppy disk. ♦ OmniBook drivers for Windows 98. The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows 98 and configures the appropriate device drivers. Using Windows 98 Recovering a Factory Build Using Windows 98 Windows 98 comes factory-installed on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98. 4-2
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...15. From Control Panel, double-click System, then click Device Manager. 2. Uncheck Floppy disk drives, check Specify a location, and enter the directory of the audio drivers on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\AUDIO. 1. Click Next. 11. Click Next to use the AudioRack player as...to accept the ESS ES56CVM-PI Data Fax Voice Modem. 14. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\AUDIO\AUDIORAC\SETUP and click OK. 17. Click Finish. This driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD (\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\AUDIO), under Specify a location and click Next. 13. ...
...15. From Control Panel, double-click System, then click Device Manager. 2. Uncheck Floppy disk drives, check Specify a location, and enter the directory of the audio drivers on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\AUDIO. 1. Click Next. 11. Click Next to use the AudioRack player as...to accept the ESS ES56CVM-PI Data Fax Voice Modem. 14. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\AUDIO\AUDIORAC\SETUP and click OK. 17. Click Finish. This driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD (\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\AUDIO), under Specify a location and click Next. 13. ...
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... connection rate you 'll need to complete the wizard. 14. To install PC Card support for your CD-ROM drive, type: D: CD \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\1ST_EDN.W98\PCCARD PCCARDQ.EXE 6. If D: is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD and run PCCARDQ.EXE. Win98 will detect the ...CardBus Controller. 12. Click Next at the "Add New Hardware Wizard". 9. Click Next, Next, Finish to install PC Card support. Click Yes to the Windows system...
... connection rate you 'll need to complete the wizard. 14. To install PC Card support for your CD-ROM drive, type: D: CD \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\1ST_EDN.W98\PCCARD PCCARDQ.EXE 6. If D: is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD and run PCCARDQ.EXE. Win98 will detect the ...CardBus Controller. 12. Click Next at the "Add New Hardware Wizard". 9. Click Next, Next, Finish to install PC Card support. Click Yes to the Windows system...
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... or the enhanced driver. Set Mode to restart the computer. Reboot the computer again. 4-8 Click Next to an infrared printer, you see the HP logo, press F2. 3. Click Yes to FIR. 6. Reboot your device." 19. Select the Advanced tab. 10. Click Next. HSDL-2300,...for the best driver for your computer. 2. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network. 8. Click Finish. 21. This driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD in Step 5. 18. On the Configuration tab, select IrDA v3.0 Fast Infrared Port and click Properties. 9. Select Advanced....
... or the enhanced driver. Set Mode to restart the computer. Reboot the computer again. 4-8 Click Next to an infrared printer, you see the HP logo, press F2. 3. Click Yes to FIR. 6. Reboot your device." 19. Select the Advanced tab. 10. Click Next. HSDL-2300,...for the best driver for your computer. 2. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network. 8. Click Finish. 21. This driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD in Step 5. 18. On the Configuration tab, select IrDA v3.0 Fast Infrared Port and click Properties. 9. Select Advanced....
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... retail version of all devices." 8. From the Start menu click Run. 2. Run \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\TOUCHPAD\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery CD. 3. A standard infrared driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\TOUCHPAD. 1. and click Next. 7. Click Next, wait for installation, click... Windows 98 To Update the Infrared Driver If you wish, you 'll need to install touch pad support. Click Next to restart the OmniBook. 4-9 On the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next. 6. If you have already enabled the infrared port, the enhanced driver is now...
... retail version of all devices." 8. From the Start menu click Run. 2. Run \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\TOUCHPAD\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery CD. 3. A standard infrared driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\TOUCHPAD. 1. and click Next. 7. Click Next, wait for installation, click... Windows 98 To Update the Infrared Driver If you wish, you 'll need to install touch pad support. Click Next to restart the OmniBook. 4-9 On the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next. 6. If you have already enabled the infrared port, the enhanced driver is now...
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Using Windows 2000 Windows 2000 comes factory-installed on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN2K.. 6-2 The following procedure installs Windows 2000 and configures the appropriate device drivers. Requirements • OmniBook XE2. • Windows 2000 CD-ROM. • OmniBook Drivers for Windows 2000 (These drivers are available on the recovery CD.) Location: OmniBook hard drive and on the OmniBook XE2.
Using Windows 2000 Windows 2000 comes factory-installed on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN2K.. 6-2 The following procedure installs Windows 2000 and configures the appropriate device drivers. Requirements • OmniBook XE2. • Windows 2000 CD-ROM. • OmniBook Drivers for Windows 2000 (These drivers are available on the recovery CD.) Location: OmniBook hard drive and on the OmniBook XE2.
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... 10- Low-battery warning. or 5-GB removable Enhanced-IDE hard drive. 8-3 Support for software MPEG-2 and Zoomed Video. Built-in smart rechargeable lithium -ion battery with up to 2 hour run time (Estimated battery life. Universal AC adapter: 100- Features and Support Information OmniBook XE2 Features OmniBook XE2 Features Physical Attributes Processor and Bus Architecture Graphics Power...
... 10- Low-battery warning. or 5-GB removable Enhanced-IDE hard drive. 8-3 Support for software MPEG-2 and Zoomed Video. Built-in smart rechargeable lithium -ion battery with up to 2 hour run time (Estimated battery life. Universal AC adapter: 100- Features and Support Information OmniBook XE2 Features OmniBook XE2 Features Physical Attributes Processor and Bus Architecture Graphics Power...
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... Shows the system memory size. Sets how the parallel port is configured by the BIOS (specified or automatic). Enables the primary (hard drive) and secondary (CD-ROM drive) controllers. Default Enabled 3F8 IRQ4 Disabled SIR 2F8 IRQ3 DMA 3 Enabled Bi-directional 378 IRQ7 DMA 1 Both Enabled Security Menu ...When enabled, hides summary of power-on boot Shows if a user password is set , change , or clear user password. Enables the floppy disk drive. Sets whether a user password is enabled, sets the DMA channel. When IrDA port is enabled, sets the DMA channel. Shows the extended memory...
... Shows the system memory size. Sets how the parallel port is configured by the BIOS (specified or automatic). Enables the primary (hard drive) and secondary (CD-ROM drive) controllers. Default Enabled 3F8 IRQ4 Disabled SIR 2F8 IRQ3 DMA 3 Enabled Bi-directional 378 IRQ7 DMA 1 Both Enabled Security Menu ...When enabled, hides summary of power-on boot Shows if a user password is set , change , or clear user password. Enables the floppy disk drive. Sets whether a user password is enabled, sets the DMA channel. When IrDA port is enabled, sets the DMA channel. Shows the extended memory...
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...of CPU temperature to Hibernate power mode after which the hard 1 minute disk stops spinning. Cooling Control Sets mode for reduction of day. Performance Boot Menu Removable Devices Hard Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Shows the order of inactivity after which the computer goes...Suspend Timeout Sets the period of inactivity after the indicated period of inactivity. 2 hours Hard Disk Timeout Sets the period of boot devices. Removable Devices include the floppy disk drive. Hard Drive 3. Discards Setup changes since last save , exits, and reboots. Power Button Mode ...
...of CPU temperature to Hibernate power mode after which the hard 1 minute disk stops spinning. Cooling Control Sets mode for reduction of day. Performance Boot Menu Removable Devices Hard Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Shows the order of inactivity after which the computer goes...Suspend Timeout Sets the period of inactivity after the indicated period of inactivity. 2 hours Hard Disk Timeout Sets the period of boot devices. Removable Devices include the floppy disk drive. Hard Drive 3. Discards Setup changes since last save , exits, and reboots. Power Button Mode ...
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.... If a device is not detected or fails its test below, it 's a good idea to your hard drive. The OmniBook reboots when you ran the diagnostics from the hard disk, create a diagnostics floppy disk (according to continue. In case the initial diagnostics screen does not appear: ...OmniBook XE or XE2, insert the diagnostic disk in the BIOS Setup utility. or If you see the initial diagnostics screen, press F2 twice to the procedure above) and then follow step 1 above. 3. Press F2 twice to create the diagnostic disk. Testing the OmniBook with HP Diag Tools The OmniBook HP...
.... If a device is not detected or fails its test below, it 's a good idea to your hard drive. The OmniBook reboots when you ran the diagnostics from the hard disk, create a diagnostics floppy disk (according to continue. In case the initial diagnostics screen does not appear: ...OmniBook XE or XE2, insert the diagnostic disk in the BIOS Setup utility. or If you see the initial diagnostics screen, press F2 twice to the procedure above) and then follow step 1 above. 3. Press F2 twice to create the diagnostic disk. Testing the OmniBook with HP Diag Tools The OmniBook HP...
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... the process is supported. See HPUTILS above to reinstall any applications. 1. The drivers are located in these places: • On the OmniBook hard drive under C:\Omnibook\Drivers. • On the OmniBook website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. After the hard disk drive is formatted, you'll need to install the User's Guide. Back up all data from your...
... the process is supported. See HPUTILS above to reinstall any applications. 1. The drivers are located in these places: • On the OmniBook hard drive under C:\Omnibook\Drivers. • On the OmniBook website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. After the hard disk drive is formatted, you'll need to install the User's Guide. Back up all data from your...
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...drive. (If your OmniBook XE2. Connect the AC adapter to insert the other Recovery CD during the recovery process. 9. NOTE: If your operating system; When you can choose to install either one of these places: • On the OmniBook hard drive under C:\Omnibook\Drivers. • On the OmniBook website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook.... NOTE: The file system for Windows 95 and for Windows NT 4.0). CAUTION: This procedure will format the hard disk drive and erase all ...
...drive. (If your OmniBook XE2. Connect the AC adapter to insert the other Recovery CD during the recovery process. 9. NOTE: If your operating system; When you can choose to install either one of these places: • On the OmniBook hard drive under C:\Omnibook\Drivers. • On the OmniBook website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook.... NOTE: The file system for Windows 95 and for Windows NT 4.0). CAUTION: This procedure will format the hard disk drive and erase all ...
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... Support files to the OmniBook. 2. To reinstall the online User's Guide 1. it is not located on an OmniBook XE You can reinstall the OmniBook XE online User's Guide from the Recovery CD. Click Install Now. 20 Connect the AC adapter to your hard drive. From the \OmniBook\Hputils\Disk1 directory on the website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook).
... Support files to the OmniBook. 2. To reinstall the online User's Guide 1. it is not located on an OmniBook XE You can reinstall the OmniBook XE online User's Guide from the Recovery CD. Click Install Now. 20 Connect the AC adapter to your hard drive. From the \OmniBook\Hputils\Disk1 directory on the website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook).
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...HP logo, press F2 to select the ATAPI CD-ROM drive. 5. Use the arrow keys to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. You may also want to test the CD-ROM drive with Diag Tools. 26 The default boot order is • Removable devices • Hard drive • ATAPI CD-ROM drive 4. See Testing the OmniBook... with diagnostics. CD-ROM Drive Problems If you can't boot from a CD when one is...
...HP logo, press F2 to select the ATAPI CD-ROM drive. 5. Use the arrow keys to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. You may also want to test the CD-ROM drive with Diag Tools. 26 The default boot order is • Removable devices • Hard drive • ATAPI CD-ROM drive 4. See Testing the OmniBook... with diagnostics. CD-ROM Drive Problems If you can't boot from a CD when one is...
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Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the OmniBook has power. If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • Check for alternate noise sources, such as the fan or a PC Card drive. From the Start menu, click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, ScanDisk. • For Windows NT...
Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the OmniBook has power. If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • Check for alternate noise sources, such as the fan or a PC Card drive. From the Start menu, click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, ScanDisk. • For Windows NT...
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...you still get no response, call HP for assistance. Open the Boot menu. If Removable Devices is • Removable devices • Hard drive • ATAPI CD-ROM drive 4. Press F6 to move down , then restart the OmniBook. 2. If the OmniBook doesn't boot from the floppy disk drive Check the boot order in the BIOS... blue power button to try turning on the unit. • Use the system-off button to reset the OmniBook. • If you get no response, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC cards, and undock the computer-then plug in the AC adapter and try another battery.
...you still get no response, call HP for assistance. Open the Boot menu. If Removable Devices is • Removable devices • Hard drive • ATAPI CD-ROM drive 4. Press F6 to move down , then restart the OmniBook. 2. If the OmniBook doesn't boot from the floppy disk drive Check the boot order in the BIOS... blue power button to try turning on the unit. • Use the system-off button to reset the OmniBook. • If you get no response, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC cards, and undock the computer-then plug in the AC adapter and try another battery.
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...It is compact and easy to get your OmniBook (Start, Programs, OmniBook Library-or double-click the desktop icon). www.hp.com/omnibook www.europe.hp.com/omnibook www.hp.com/cposupport Setup Guide 9 OmniBook Web site (USA) OmniBook Web site (Europe) HP Customer Care Web site Description The User's Guide... (Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, depending on your computer is shipped with). Source OmniBook User's Guide OmniBook Notes Introductory Microsoft manual for help file located on which operating system your hard drive. This printed manual contains information about...
...It is compact and easy to get your OmniBook (Start, Programs, OmniBook Library-or double-click the desktop icon). www.hp.com/omnibook www.europe.hp.com/omnibook www.hp.com/cposupport Setup Guide 9 OmniBook Web site (USA) OmniBook Web site (Europe) HP Customer Care Web site Description The User's Guide... (Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, depending on your computer is shipped with). Source OmniBook User's Guide OmniBook Notes Introductory Microsoft manual for help file located on which operating system your hard drive. This printed manual contains information about...
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... hard drive and on the disk. 1. After the hard disk drive is formatted, you can use the OmniBook Recovery CD to recover an original OmniBook build, or you 'll need to reinstall any onscreen instructions. Solving Problems with your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software Recovering and Reinstalling Software Note You can use it to install the HP...
... hard drive and on the disk. 1. After the hard disk drive is formatted, you can use the OmniBook Recovery CD to recover an original OmniBook build, or you 'll need to reinstall any onscreen instructions. Solving Problems with your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software Recovering and Reinstalling Software Note You can use it to install the HP...