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... Windows 2000 are not applicable under Windows 2000: • Fn+S (HP Standby mode). • Fn+R (HP Suspend mode). For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under the new ACPI (Advanced Configuration and ...Power Interface) BIOS. For the latest BIOS, look for Windows 2000 Software and Drivers for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery threshold (low-battery ...
... Windows 2000 are not applicable under Windows 2000: • Fn+S (HP Standby mode). • Fn+R (HP Suspend mode). For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under the new ACPI (Advanced Configuration and ...Power Interface) BIOS. For the latest BIOS, look for Windows 2000 Software and Drivers for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery threshold (low-battery ...
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... to remove. 3. in modules, and one for removing PC Cards. Failure to stop a device before removing it.) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other problems. To remove a plug-in module (other than a battery) before removing it . Left-click the Unplug Or Eject...BIOS Setup as described in module (as follows. For more information on the taskbar to stop the device. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. There is no need to check on settings and status. Without this applet, the Undock Password Security will automatically install the...
... to remove. 3. in modules, and one for removing PC Cards. Failure to stop a device before removing it.) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other problems. To remove a plug-in module (other than a battery) before removing it . Left-click the Unplug Or Eject...BIOS Setup as described in module (as follows. For more information on the taskbar to stop the device. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. There is no need to check on settings and status. Without this applet, the Undock Password Security will automatically install the...
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...98, manual initiation of color depth and resolution are not supported in DVD/AVI playback. In both operating systems, hibernate mode also occurs automatically when battery power reaches a critically low level. Click the Hibernation tab 3. Fn hot keys on an external keyboard When using combination hot keys (shortcut key ...external keyboard. Open up the Power Options control panel applet by pressing Fn+F12. If you want to using the Fn key on the HP notebook keyboard--use the Ctrl and Alt keys on an external keyboard-which is not available--except that, if you wish, you can modify the...
...98, manual initiation of color depth and resolution are not supported in DVD/AVI playback. In both operating systems, hibernate mode also occurs automatically when battery power reaches a critically low level. Click the Hibernation tab 3. Fn hot keys on an external keyboard When using combination hot keys (shortcut key ...external keyboard. Open up the Power Options control panel applet by pressing Fn+F12. If you want to using the Fn key on the HP notebook keyboard--use the Ctrl and Alt keys on an external keyboard-which is not available--except that, if you wish, you can modify the...
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... power scheme used. Click Apply 9. Set the standby time back to a value other than never. Check the hibernation checkbox This should be done for the battery also. 6. Click Apply 7. 5. Set the standby time to Never 8. Pad Lock button When you disable (or reenable) the touch pad by pressing the Pad Lock...
... power scheme used. Click Apply 9. Set the standby time back to a value other than never. Check the hibernation checkbox This should be done for the battery also. 6. Click Apply 7. 5. Set the standby time to Never 8. Pad Lock button When you disable (or reenable) the touch pad by pressing the Pad Lock...
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...bundled on your computer 10 To buy accessories 10 To find more information 11 Identifying Parts of the Notebook 12 Top and right side view 12 Front view...13 Rear and left side view 14 Bottom view...... 17 Status panel...18 Power switch and standby button 19 Setting Up the Computer 20 To install the battery 20 To connect AC power 21 To connect a phone line 22 To turn on the computer 23... attach a security cable 38 To use virus-protection software 38 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 39 Caring for Your Computer 41 To protect your hard disk drive 41 To take care of your computer...
...bundled on your computer 10 To buy accessories 10 To find more information 11 Identifying Parts of the Notebook 12 Top and right side view 12 Front view...13 Rear and left side view 14 Bottom view...... 17 Status panel...18 Power switch and standby button 19 Setting Up the Computer 20 To install the battery 20 To connect AC power 21 To connect a phone line 22 To turn on the computer 23... attach a security cable 38 To use virus-protection software 38 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 39 Caring for Your Computer 41 To protect your hard disk drive 41 To take care of your computer...
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... Power Consumption 46 To use automated power management 46 To use manual power management 48 Using Battery Power ...50 To check the battery status 50 To respond to a low-battery warning 51 To optimize battery operating time 51 To control the processor speed 52 Making Connections ...53 Using the Modem ......mail 58 To send and receive faxes (Windows 98 59 To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000 60 Connecting to a LAN 62 Connecting PC Cards 63 Connecting External Components 65 To identify the ports 65 To connect a printer (or another parallel device 68 To connect an external keyboard...
... Power Consumption 46 To use automated power management 46 To use manual power management 48 Using Battery Power ...50 To check the battery status 50 To respond to a low-battery warning 51 To optimize battery operating time 51 To control the processor speed 52 Making Connections ...53 Using the Modem ......mail 58 To send and receive faxes (Windows 98 59 To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000 60 Connecting to a LAN 62 Connecting PC Cards 63 Connecting External Components 65 To identify the ports 65 To connect a printer (or another parallel device 68 To connect an external keyboard...
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... 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... 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...
... 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... 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...
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Specifications and Regulatory Information 119 Hardware and Software Specifications 120 BIOS Setup utility options 120 Hardware specifications 124 Software specifications 128 Software system resources 129 Modem Reference Information 131 Modem Reference (3Com 131 Modem Reference (Ambit 136 Safety Information...142 Power Cords...142 Battery Safety ...143 Laser Safety ...144 LED Safety ...144 Regulatory Information 145 U.S.A...145 Canada ...146 European Union ...146 Japan ...147 Russia...147 International...147 Index ...149 8 Reference Guide
Specifications and Regulatory Information 119 Hardware and Software Specifications 120 BIOS Setup utility options 120 Hardware specifications 124 Software specifications 128 Software system resources 129 Modem Reference Information 131 Modem Reference (3Com 131 Modem Reference (Ambit 136 Safety Information...142 Power Cords...142 Battery Safety ...143 Laser Safety ...144 LED Safety ...144 Regulatory Information 145 U.S.A...145 Canada ...146 European Union ...146 Japan ...147 Russia...147 International...147 Index ...149 8 Reference Guide
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...ll find them listed here. 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...98 or Windows 2000) • telephone cord (if your computer has a built-in modem) Software bundled on your computer Your HP notebook PC comes with preinstalled software, and various models are configured with different combinations of software included with your computer online. To see the...
...ll find them listed here. 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...98 or Windows 2000) • telephone cord (if your computer has a built-in modem) Software bundled on your computer Your HP notebook PC comes with preinstalled software, and various models are configured with different combinations of software included with your computer online. To see the...
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Bottom view Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook 33 Battery 34 Battery latch 35 RAM expansion cover 36 Port replicator (docking) connector Reference Guide 15
Bottom view Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook 33 Battery 34 Battery latch 35 RAM expansion cover 36 Port replicator (docking) connector Reference Guide 15
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Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights 1 Power 2 Battery 3 Caps lock (capital letters) 4 Num lock (numeric keypad) 5 Scroll lock 6 Floppy disk drive access 7 Hard disk drive access 8 CD-ROM drive or DVD access 16 Reference Guide
Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights 1 Power 2 Battery 3 Caps lock (capital letters) 4 Num lock (numeric keypad) 5 Scroll lock 6 Floppy disk drive access 7 Hard disk drive access 8 CD-ROM drive or DVD access 16 Reference Guide
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...the four modes listed above. see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on and the computer is off , standby (STBY), or hibernate (ZZZZ) • battery charging status: percentage charged • date • time When the CD player is on page 78. 18 Reference Guide Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of... the Notebook Status panel The status panel on the front of the display. Remember to turn it on (or when the computer is off when you shut...
...the four modes listed above. see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on and the computer is off , standby (STBY), or hibernate (ZZZZ) • battery charging status: percentage charged • date • time When the CD player is on page 78. 18 Reference Guide Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of... the Notebook Status panel The status panel on the front of the display. Remember to turn it on (or when the computer is off when you shut...
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... starts automatically. When the computer is plugged into AC power or contains a charged battery, the system turns on , you can also occur automatically when the timeout setting in standby mode, returns it . Keep the adapter plugged in the HP notebook PC. To put the computer in standby mode when it is charged again. Pressing...
... starts automatically. When the computer is plugged into AC power or contains a charged battery, the system turns on , you can also occur automatically when the timeout setting in standby mode, returns it . Keep the adapter plugged in the HP notebook PC. To put the computer in standby mode when it is charged again. Pressing...
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... been removed, you work. WARNING Once you have installed the battery, connect the AC adapter to the computer and recharge the battery while you can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer. Insert the back edge first,...hazardous chemicals. Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of properly. 20 Reference Guide A battery can also replace a low battery with the battery installed. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of batteries in fire. Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Setting Up the Computer To install the...
... been removed, you work. WARNING Once you have installed the battery, connect the AC adapter to the computer and recharge the battery while you can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer. Insert the back edge first,...hazardous chemicals. Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of properly. 20 Reference Guide A battery can also replace a low battery with the battery installed. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of batteries in fire. Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Setting Up the Computer To install the...
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Refer to the rear of the computer. The battery starts charging. Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To connect AC power Plug in the AC adapter, then connect the AC adapter to the warranty statement for this product, either the adapter that came with the computer or another authorized HP adapter. Using an unauthorized AC adapter can damage the computer and may void your product. CAUTION Use only an HP AC adapter intended for your warranty. Reference Guide 21
Refer to the rear of the computer. The battery starts charging. Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To connect AC power Plug in the AC adapter, then connect the AC adapter to the warranty statement for this product, either the adapter that came with the computer or another authorized HP adapter. Using an unauthorized AC adapter can damage the computer and may void your product. CAUTION Use only an HP AC adapter intended for your warranty. Reference Guide 21
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... Reference Guide 23 If you are prompted to the left-it's the control above the left side of power. To set up Windows Your HP notebook has Microsoft Windows-either Windows 98 or Windows 2000- Also, be out of the keyboard. The power status light next to a phone line...up Windows" on • steady amber light: computer is in system standby (or suspend) mode • no light: computer is off your battery may be sure to connect the notebook to the power switch (see "To connect a phone line." 1. see "Status lights" on page 16) reports the following: • ...
... Reference Guide 23 If you are prompted to the left-it's the control above the left side of power. To set up Windows Your HP notebook has Microsoft Windows-either Windows 98 or Windows 2000- Also, be out of the keyboard. The power status light next to a phone line...up Windows" on • steady amber light: computer is in system standby (or suspend) mode • no light: computer is off your battery may be sure to connect the notebook to the power switch (see "To connect a phone line." 1. see "Status lights" on page 16) reports the following: • ...
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...Be sure to enter your Windows ID number. This icon disappears after you set up a PC card modem or an external modem-or you will be required to register your computer at...this time. Follow the instructions on the desktop or click the Register link in the battery compartment. To register by phone or fax. 24 Reference Guide Note Introducing Your Computer ... 2000 welcome screen. See that doesn't work, you can register after you double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the screen during setup, or-if registration does not occur during registration will ...
...Be sure to enter your Windows ID number. This icon disappears after you set up a PC card modem or an external modem-or you will be required to register your computer at...this time. Follow the instructions on the desktop or click the Register link in the battery compartment. To register by phone or fax. 24 Reference Guide Note Introducing Your Computer ... 2000 welcome screen. See that doesn't work, you can register after you double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the screen during setup, or-if registration does not occur during registration will ...
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keyboards have an ALT GR key to the right of your notebook's display. • To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F1. • To increase the brightness, press Fn+F2. Unshifted. 3. This is a shift key providing access to ... or down to override this adjustment. To adjust the display brightness You can use the ALT GR key Non-U.S. ALT GR. When you are using battery power, the display dims automatically to restore the speaker output. Click the speaker symbol in the lower-right corner of a key, press and hold ALT...
keyboards have an ALT GR key to the right of your notebook's display. • To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F1. • To increase the brightness, press Fn+F2. Unshifted. 3. This is a shift key providing access to ... or down to override this adjustment. To adjust the display brightness You can use the ALT GR key Non-U.S. ALT GR. When you are using battery power, the display dims automatically to restore the speaker output. Click the speaker symbol in the lower-right corner of a key, press and hold ALT...
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..., Accessories, System Tools, ScanDisk). • For Windows 2000, check your disk using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Set the brightness control to the minimum level for your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off...
..., Accessories, System Tools, ScanDisk). • For Windows 2000, check your disk using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Set the brightness control to the minimum level for your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off...
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... computer with a soft cloth dampened either with clean water or with a vacuum cleaner to the display. Reference Guide 43 To clean your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for Your Computer To get the most from your computer You can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. • ...Do not use an excessively wet cloth or allow water inside the case. • Do not use the lower speed on battery power (see "To control the processor speed" on the display. If you have more than one, rotate them. • If you normally use AC ...
... computer with a soft cloth dampened either with clean water or with a vacuum cleaner to the display. Reference Guide 43 To clean your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for Your Computer To get the most from your computer You can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. • ...Do not use an excessively wet cloth or allow water inside the case. • Do not use the lower speed on battery power (see "To control the processor speed" on the display. If you have more than one, rotate them. • If you normally use AC ...