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... and agrees that is an essential step in the use of the software with which the product recovery CD-ROM was shipped with a product recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may make copies or adaptations of the software (a) for archival... copyright infringement or violation of the software: Use. Note: Operating System Software by law. Reference Guide 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read this License Agreement before proceeding. Rights in no other than one ...
... and agrees that is an essential step in the use of the software with which the product recovery CD-ROM was shipped with a product recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may make copies or adaptations of the software (a) for archival... copyright infringement or violation of the software: Use. Note: Operating System Software by law. Reference Guide 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read this License Agreement before proceeding. Rights in no other than one ...
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...Service and Support ...85 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 86 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 88 To use the Reference Guide 88 To get help from the HP notebook website 88 To call the HP Customer Care Center 89 Obtaining Repair Service 92 To receive warranty repair service 92... Operation 110 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 112 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 112 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 113 To update the HP notebook BIOS 113 To recover an application 114 Removing and Reinstalling the Hard Disk Drive 115 If you decide to remove the...
...Service and Support ...85 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 86 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 88 To use the Reference Guide 88 To get help from the HP notebook website 88 To call the HP Customer Care Center 89 Obtaining Repair Service 92 To receive warranty repair service 92... Operation 110 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 112 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 112 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 113 To update the HP notebook BIOS 113 To recover an application 114 Removing and Reinstalling the Hard Disk Drive 115 If you decide to remove the...
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...Your Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery • AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all... software included with different combinations of software included with your computer, check HP Notes in the HP Library: click Start, Programs, HP Library, HP Notes-or double-click the HP Notes icon on your computer Your HP notebook PC...
...Your Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery • AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all... software included with different combinations of software included with your computer, check HP Notes in the HP Library: click Start, Programs, HP Library, HP Notes-or double-click the HP Notes icon on your computer Your HP notebook PC...
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...an adjustable chair is preloaded on the hard disk in the HP Library and available on the Recovery CD in Comfort, which is not available, you can do this by using a phone book or briefcase to the floor and your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. For more comfortably. Your arms ... should be relaxed and loose, elbows at your sides, with the forearms and hands parallel with a Notebook PC WARNING You can use a pillow or rolled-up your HP equipment is available in Working in \hp\library-as well as your primary computer, or using your lower back. Reference Guide 39
...an adjustable chair is preloaded on the hard disk in the HP Library and available on the Recovery CD in Comfort, which is not available, you can do this by using a phone book or briefcase to the floor and your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. For more comfortably. Your arms ... should be relaxed and loose, elbows at your sides, with the forearms and hands parallel with a Notebook PC WARNING You can use a pillow or rolled-up your HP equipment is available in Working in \hp\library-as well as your primary computer, or using your lower back. Reference Guide 39
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...press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. 12. When Windows setup is complete, reinstall any applications. 1. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM (or DVD) drive. (If your system came with two Recovery CDs, you begin . Select CD-ROM/DVD Drive as the first boot device, and press Return to the computer. 4. select ...process. 11. Restart the computer, and when you want to choose a nondefault partition size. If you see the HP logo, press Esc. 6. If your system came with two Recovery CDs, insert Disc 1.) 5. This procedure will format the hard disk drive and erase all data from your hard disk ...
...press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. 12. When Windows setup is complete, reinstall any applications. 1. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM (or DVD) drive. (If your system came with two Recovery CDs, you begin . Select CD-ROM/DVD Drive as the first boot device, and press Return to the computer. 4. select ...process. 11. Restart the computer, and when you want to choose a nondefault partition size. If you see the HP logo, press Esc. 6. If your system came with two Recovery CDs, insert Disc 1.) 5. This procedure will format the hard disk drive and erase all data from your hard disk ...
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...to ensure that the sound does not operate properly. If the PC card detection beep(s) at startup are operating your HP notebook PC. CD-ROM drive problems If you can't boot from a CD in the CD-ROM drive • Make sure the CD is present, check the boot order in MS-DOS mode (... • When you are very loud and volume cannot be adjusted • Download the latest audio driver from a CD when one is a bootable CD, such as the Recovery CD. • If you always want to test the audio with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Troubleshooting Techniques This section contains solutions...
...to ensure that the sound does not operate properly. If the PC card detection beep(s) at startup are operating your HP notebook PC. CD-ROM drive problems If you can't boot from a CD in the CD-ROM drive • Make sure the CD is present, check the boot order in MS-DOS mode (... • When you are very loud and volume cannot be adjusted • Download the latest audio driver from a CD when one is a bootable CD, such as the Recovery CD. • If you always want to test the audio with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Troubleshooting Techniques This section contains solutions...
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...HP logo, press Esc to skip. Select CD-ROM/DVD Drive for first boot device. 4. If the DVD is playing erratically • Dirt or smudges can 't boot from a CD or DVD in the DVD drive • Make sure the CD or DVD is bootable, such as the Recovery CD.... • If you always want to test the display with a soft cloth. If a DVD movie stops playing in the middle • The DVD may not be detected. You may have to be double-sided. The default boot order is (1) Floppy Drive, (2) Hard Drive, and (3) CD...to the state you started from a CD or DVD when one is present, ...
...HP logo, press Esc to skip. Select CD-ROM/DVD Drive for first boot device. 4. If the DVD is playing erratically • Dirt or smudges can 't boot from a CD or DVD in the DVD drive • Make sure the CD or DVD is bootable, such as the Recovery CD.... • If you always want to test the display with a soft cloth. If a DVD movie stops playing in the middle • The DVD may not be detected. You may have to be double-sided. The default boot order is (1) Floppy Drive, (2) Hard Drive, and (3) CD...to the state you started from a CD or DVD when one is present, ...
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... reinstall the software directly from your hard disk. 2. The Recovery CD provides the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to the computer. 3. The recovery process can find drivers: • On the hard drive under c:\hp\drivers. • On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers. • On the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. Back up all data on page 114. Windows 98...
... reinstall the software directly from your hard disk. 2. The Recovery CD provides the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to the computer. 3. The recovery process can find drivers: • On the hard drive under c:\hp\drivers. • On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers. • On the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. Back up all data on page 114. Windows 98...
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... and Reinstalling Software To replace a damaged Recovery CD If you follow the instructions in the readme.txt file on the left side of the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. Otherwise, the computer may provide updates to the BIOS to the notebook. 4. Once the update process begins, ...create the BIOS update floppy disk. If the notebook is completed, remove the BIOS update disk from HP Customer Care. When the process is docked, undock it erases any PC cards. 2. Visit the technical support area of the notebook. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings...
... and Reinstalling Software To replace a damaged Recovery CD If you follow the instructions in the readme.txt file on the left side of the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. Otherwise, the computer may provide updates to the BIOS to the notebook. 4. Once the update process begins, ...create the BIOS update floppy disk. If the notebook is completed, remove the BIOS update disk from HP Customer Care. When the process is docked, undock it erases any PC cards. 2. Visit the technical support area of the notebook. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings...
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...The Recovery CD restores all the software that includes a file of the applications that were factory-installed on your system are included on your hard drive in the process. Therefore, to reinstall specific applications, do not have installation programs on your HP notebook PC, but the recovery ...program erases the hard drive in c:\hp\programs. Each application has its own folder that was originally on the hard drive. The setup programs...
...The Recovery CD restores all the software that includes a file of the applications that were factory-installed on your system are included on your hard drive in the process. Therefore, to reinstall specific applications, do not have installation programs on your HP notebook PC, but the recovery ...program erases the hard drive in c:\hp\programs. Each application has its own folder that was originally on the hard drive. The setup programs...
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... hard disk drive you shipped the computer for service or for some other reason, here's how to install and-rocking it . 5. Solving Problems with the Recovery CD. Tilt up the plastic cover above the keyboard, front edge first. 12. Carefully pry up the rear of the case. 10. Move the wires to...
... hard disk drive you shipped the computer for service or for some other reason, here's how to install and-rocking it . 5. Solving Problems with the Recovery CD. Tilt up the plastic cover above the keyboard, front edge first. 12. Carefully pry up the rear of the case. 10. Move the wires to...
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...58 P Pad Lock button location, 12 parallel device, connecting, 68 parallel port location, 14 troubleshooting, 106 password, 36 PC card inserting, 63 removing, 63 saving power, 51 slot location, 14 troubleshooting, 102 using, 63 performance troubleshooting, 103 phone... 32 location, 12 using, 32 port replicator connecting to, 75 disconnecting from, 76 ports, 67 troubleshooting, 104 ports notebook, 66 port replicator, 67 power connecting AC, 21 processor speed, 52 resetting, 26, 29, 33 saving, 51 ... (Windows 98, 59 recovering applications, 114 hard disk, 112 software, 112 Recovery CD replacing, 113
...58 P Pad Lock button location, 12 parallel device, connecting, 68 parallel port location, 14 troubleshooting, 106 password, 36 PC card inserting, 63 removing, 63 saving power, 51 slot location, 14 troubleshooting, 102 using, 63 performance troubleshooting, 103 phone... 32 location, 12 using, 32 port replicator connecting to, 75 disconnecting from, 76 ports, 67 troubleshooting, 104 ports notebook, 66 port replicator, 67 power connecting AC, 21 processor speed, 52 resetting, 26, 29, 33 saving, 51 ... (Windows 98, 59 recovering applications, 114 hard disk, 112 software, 112 Recovery CD replacing, 113
HP OmniBook XE3 - Setup Guide
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...the software, who shall be authorized to hold the Customer responsible for restoring the hard disk of the HP computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM was shipped with configuration signifies your acceptance of the software: Use. Carefully read the Software License ...hard disk drive and destroy the Recovery CD, or return the complete computer and software for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is provided to you under the copyright laws. Startup Guide 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. ...
...the software, who shall be authorized to hold the Customer responsible for restoring the hard disk of the HP computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM was shipped with configuration signifies your acceptance of the software: Use. Carefully read the Software License ...hard disk drive and destroy the Recovery CD, or return the complete computer and software for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is provided to you under the copyright laws. Startup Guide 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. ...
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... included with different combinations of software. Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery • AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with your computer • Microsoft Windows...
... included with different combinations of software. Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery • AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with your computer • Microsoft Windows...
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...this by using your portable computer as at your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. Adjust the angle of your display to minimize glare and reflection. Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING You can use of keyboards and other input... periods, you should maintain a comfortable viewing distance-approximately 40 to 60 cm (16 to the floor and your feet flat on the Recovery CD in \hp\library-as well as your primary computer, or using it with the floor. • Position your arms in a hotel room, draw...
...this by using your portable computer as at your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. Adjust the angle of your display to minimize glare and reflection. Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING You can use of keyboards and other input... periods, you should maintain a comfortable viewing distance-approximately 40 to 60 cm (16 to the floor and your feet flat on the Recovery CD in \hp\library-as well as your primary computer, or using it with the floor. • Position your arms in a hotel room, draw...
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...up data. 36 Startup Guide After the hard disk drive is formatted, you want to insert Disc 2 during the partitioning process. 11. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM (or DVD) drive. (If your hard disk. 2. If you 'll need to begin this procedure. If your hard disk before you ...see the HP logo, press Esc. 6. When Windows setup is completed. The partitioning and recovery process takes approximately 10 or 15 minutes. Select CD-ROM/DVD Drive as the first boot device, and press Return to the computer. 4. Click...
...up data. 36 Startup Guide After the hard disk drive is formatted, you want to insert Disc 2 during the partitioning process. 11. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM (or DVD) drive. (If your hard disk. 2. If you 'll need to begin this procedure. If your hard disk before you ...see the HP logo, press Esc. 6. When Windows setup is completed. The partitioning and recovery process takes approximately 10 or 15 minutes. Select CD-ROM/DVD Drive as the first boot device, and press Return to the computer. 4. Click...
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.... Connect the AC adapter to configure your custom system. You can find drivers: • On the hard drive under c:\hp\drivers. • On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers. • On the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. Solving Problems with your computer. If you need to recover a specific application, you 'll need to recover the...
.... Connect the AC adapter to configure your custom system. You can find drivers: • On the hard drive under c:\hp\drivers. • On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers. • On the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. Solving Problems with your computer. If you need to recover a specific application, you 'll need to recover the...
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..., so that is out of the cover to detach it, then tilt it forward and turn it . 13. Fasten the hard disk drive with the Recovery CD. Tilt the keyboard back, slide the flanges on the front edge forward into the connector. 9. Carefully pry up the rear of the case. 10.
..., so that is out of the cover to detach it, then tilt it forward and turn it . 13. Fasten the hard disk drive with the Recovery CD. Tilt the keyboard back, slide the flanges on the front edge forward into the connector. 9. Carefully pry up the rear of the case. 10.
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Q Quick Start sheet, 9 R RAM, installing, 34 rear and left view, 12 recovering hard disk, 52 software, 52 Recovery CD, using, 52 registering computer, 18 regulatory information, 62 removing hard disk drive, 53 repair service, 43 shipment, 43 resetting computer, 20 resume, troubleshooting, 50 S safety ...
Q Quick Start sheet, 9 R RAM, installing, 34 rear and left view, 12 recovering hard disk, 52 software, 52 Recovery CD, using, 52 registering computer, 18 regulatory information, 62 removing hard disk drive, 53 repair service, 43 shipment, 43 resetting computer, 20 resume, troubleshooting, 50 S safety ...
HP Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion N5400, XH Series Notebook PC's - Most Recent Information
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... computer. If the computer is formatted, you see the HP logo, press Esc. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device and reboot. Back up all data on the front of Windows on the Recovery CD: the file readme.txt is completed. The recovery process can find more details about 10 or 15... and operating system that came with your hard disk. 2. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is in the CD-ROM drive. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in the CD's root directory.
... computer. If the computer is formatted, you see the HP logo, press Esc. 5. Select the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device and reboot. Back up all data on the front of Windows on the Recovery CD: the file readme.txt is completed. The recovery process can find more details about 10 or 15... and operating system that came with your hard disk. 2. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is in the CD-ROM drive. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in the CD's root directory.
