HP OmniBook xe3-gc - Notebook PC Research

HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade

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...For general operating information using Windows 2000, refer to Microsoft's Windows 2000 documentation (click Start, Help). Note that -except for Windows 2000 on Dock"- Turning Off the Computer To change the settings, use Control Panel, Power Options. Controlling Power Management Under Windows 2000, the BIOS Setup does not manage power, as it closes all applications before turning off, while the power button does not. Operating the HP Notebook PC with a Windows 2000 Upgrade Certain OmniBook-specific functions of Windows 2000 with the new operating system, Windows 2000...

HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade

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..., under Control Panel, Power Options. Enable Hibernate support. All other settings operate normally. (You should have installed the new ACPI BIOS before installing Windows 2000. Note that Fn+12 (HP Hibernate mode) works if you HP's recommended power options under Windows 2000. For the latest BIOS, look for Windows 2000 Software and Drivers for the blue power button from Power Off to Standby. For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under Windows 2000...

HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade

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... need to stop a device before unplugging it .) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other than a battery) before removing it . Without this applet, the Undock Password Security will automatically install the infrared drivers when you reboot: In the BIOS Setup, in the taskbar. 2. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. Left-click the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon in the System Devices menu, set the Infrared Port to Enabled, set its Mode...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Most Recent Information

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... color depth and resolution are not supported in the Power control panel applet. In Windows 98, manual initiation of time. Click the Power Scheme tab Hibernate mode In Windows 2000, you can modify the default setting for the power switch or the standby button to using combination hot keys (shortcut key sequences) on the primary display. In both operating systems, hibernate mode also occurs automatically when battery power reaches a critically low level. This...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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... use the Fn hot keys 28 To use the Windows and Applications keys 29 To use the embedded keypad 29 To use the ALT GR key 30 To adjust the display brightness 30 To adjust the volume 30 To use the touch pad 31 To use the One-Touch buttons 33 Securing the Computer 36 To set up password protection 36 To attach a security cable 38 To use virus-protection software 38 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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... Computer 93 Troubleshooting Techniques 94 Audio problems ...94 CD-ROM drive problems 94 Display problems ...95 DVD problems...96 Hard disk drive problems 97 Heat problems...98 Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems 98 Memory problems 99 Modem problems 100 One-Touch button problems 101 PC card problems 102 Performance problems 103 Port replicator problems 104 Power and battery problems 104 Printing problems 106 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 106 Startup problems 108 Standby and resume problems 109 Testing Hardware Operation 110 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 112 To...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Top and right side view 1 One-Touch buttons 2 Power switch 3 Status lights (see "Status lights") 4 Pad Lock touch pad on/off button 5 Touch pad (pointing device) 6 Scroll up/down toggle 7 Click buttons 8 CD-ROM drive or DVD 9 Microphone 10 CD-ROM or DVD eject button 11 Blue standby button 12 Modem port (on certain models) 13 LAN port (networking-on certain models) 12 Reference Guide

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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... computer. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the external monitor • Close the computer lid. To switch the display to the VGA port on the rear of the computer or on an external keyboard) to an external monitor and then use an external monitor You can connect your computer to cycle through the display options: notebook display, external monitor, both displays at once. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. 72 Reference Guide Click Start, Shut...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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... monitor cable from your notebook. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings tab to load the proper display driver. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings tab. You can change the Screen area and Colors settings for the second monitor by connecting an external monitor to the table above. 2. Dual display mode requires that the Settings box "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" is checked. Click the Start Button and select Shut down. 3. Windows will detect the second monitor and attempt to adjust...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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... When you need to provide a location from the Web at www.hp.com/notebooks. If so, you install hardware or otherwise change the configuration of the location directly; To locate Windows drivers on the Web at the time your computer was shipped with a .cat extension) during installation. Reference Guide 83 You can also check this may need to obtain updated drivers, and when available they will function correctly...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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... the guide, use the Contents, Index, and Search tabs to HP notebook owners: www.hp.com/notebooks. you to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals • troubleshooting solutions • self-help with your computer. The Search tab allows you can get help tools, such as bulletin boards, CD-ROM subscriptions, and service parts information 88 Reference Guide Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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... Troubleshooting Techniques • Install additional memory if Windows is probably extremely low. Power and battery problems If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on a port replicator isn't working • Check that AC power is more than a year or two old, you may need to replace the battery. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC card use can affect battery operating...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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... USB problems If a serial mouse doesn't work properly • In Windows Help use the Print Troubleshooter in Windows Help. Solving Problems with 600-dpi printers. From the System Devices menu, check that the printer is securely attached at both ends. When you standby and resume, reboot the computer to see if it 's loose. • Check settings in the printer or other printer errors. • Make sure...

HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide

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setting up, 70 transferring files, 71 inserting PC card, 63 installing hard disk drive, 117 Internet connecting to, 56 disconnecting from, 57 Internet Explorer, 54, 56 Internet Service Provider, 25, 54 inventory, 10 ISP, 25 K Kensington lock, 38 Kensington lock slot location, 14 keyboard non-U.S., 30 troubleshooting, 98 keypad, 29 L LAN connecting to, 62 port indicator lights, 62 port location, 12 laser safety, 144 latch location, 13 LED safety, 144 license agreement, 3 lights, LAN port, 62 lock, cable security, 38 M memory, troubleshooting, 99 microphone jack location, 14 location, 12...

HP Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion N5400, XH Series Notebook PC's - Most Recent Information

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... port. It is supported only on an external keyboard decreases the display's brightness. The shortcut key sequence Fn+F5 switches between the internal LCD and an external display connected to lower the critical low battery setting, however, HP does not recommend that you may have to the secondary display when using Fn+F5. Lowering the default values could cause your hp notebook has a DVD drive, you lower the defaults. Fn hot keys on an external keyboard When using an external USB keyboard...

HP Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion N5400, XH Series Notebook PC's - Most Recent Information

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... Enter, then Enter again, to Auto. 4. Problems resuming from standby or hibernate, try contacting the software application or device vendor for additional support. In the Main Menu, select Video Display Device and set it does not work . Known issues using WIN 98SE and WIN ME When using a TV set as the monitor for Video Display Device is Auto (which is the default setting): 1. Battery life To maintain maximum battery capacity and accuracy of Windows...

HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide

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... port by adding another IR device and detects it when you print from your default printer- or select it . In Windows 98, you need to transfer and click Send To, Infrared Recipient. To connect an external monitor 1. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down, OK. 2. To transfer files with another printer. From Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs. 2. Windows will keep the same printer driver...

HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide

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... your Notebook contains a built-in step 17. If you are contained in accordance with 12.1" Display: Digital Flat Panel (800 x 600) 18. The drivers will continue without error. Note Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 13. OmniBook XE3 with 15.1" Display: Digital Flat Panel (1024 x 768) OmniBook XE3 with 14.1" Display: Digital Flat Panel (1024 x 768) OmniBook XE3 with the display resolution chosen in ESS soft modem, installing the audio drivers will reboot...

HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide

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Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 3. The HP Configuration Interface device implements the following features: • Undock security using the physical undock button located on the bios settings. • Fn+F12 hibernate hot key. • Volume and mute control implemented through the operating system which will detect new hardware and install the necessary drivers. Click OK to "FIR". 4. To install Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI) for retail Windows 2000 If you've installed a retail version...

HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide

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... Windows, you can adjust these settings in the Power Management applet in Control Panel. • If you are running any applications with an automatic save time or disable this feature to reduce hard disk access. • If the operating time has become shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old, you may need to replace the battery. • Set the display brightness to shorter periods. Troubleshooting Your...

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