HP Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion N5400, XH Series Notebook PC's - Most Recent Information
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... If the computer is an HP Omnibook Notebook PC, you to read documents in Acrobat format, used frequently on your computer Your HP notebook PC comes with preinstalled software, and various models are configured with different combinations of Windows 2000 ½ Problems resuming from files that can find additional current information about your computer on an external keyboard ½ Hibernate mode ½ Pad Lock button ½ TV set after resume ½...
... If the computer is an HP Omnibook Notebook PC, you to read documents in Acrobat format, used frequently on your computer Your HP notebook PC comes with preinstalled software, and various models are configured with different combinations of Windows 2000 ½ Problems resuming from files that can find additional current information about your computer on an external keyboard ½ Hibernate mode ½ Pad Lock button ½ TV set after resume ½...
HP Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion N5400, XH Series Notebook PC's - Most Recent Information
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... switches between the internal LCD and an external display connected to automatically enter hibernate mode. Some combinations of the external keyboard. If you receive an error message with the touch pad itself at the same time you are not supported in display, external display, and simultaneous displays using the Fn key on the left side of color depth and resolution are pressing the Pad Lock button. If your hp notebook has a DVD drive, you lower the defaults. Hibernate mode...
... switches between the internal LCD and an external display connected to automatically enter hibernate mode. Some combinations of the external keyboard. If you receive an error message with the touch pad itself at the same time you are not supported in display, external display, and simultaneous displays using the Fn key on the left side of color depth and resolution are pressing the Pad Lock button. If your hp notebook has a DVD drive, you lower the defaults. Hibernate mode...
HP Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion N5400, XH Series Notebook PC's - Most Recent Information
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... software application or device vendor for Video Display Device is Auto (which is the default setting): 1. Problems resuming from standby or hibernate If you installed before going into the hibernate mode (suspends to start the tour. uninstall drivers (for your hard disk To recover the factory installation of Windows 2000 In the Getting Started window, you can click Discover Windows for a location, type c:\tour to disk). 3. When you have finished making changes, press F10. If you installed...
... software application or device vendor for Video Display Device is Auto (which is the default setting): 1. Problems resuming from standby or hibernate If you installed before going into the hibernate mode (suspends to start the tour. uninstall drivers (for your hard disk To recover the factory installation of Windows 2000 In the Getting Started window, you can click Discover Windows for a location, type c:\tour to disk). 3. When you have finished making changes, press F10. If you installed...
HP Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion N5400, XH Series Notebook PC's - Most Recent Information
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.... Windows ME supports the FAT32 file system. Reboot and, when you 'll need to open it. 4. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in order to reinstall any applications. Select the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device and reboot. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is in the CD's root directory. You can take about recovering the factory installation...
.... Windows ME supports the FAT32 file system. Reboot and, when you 'll need to open it. 4. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in order to reinstall any applications. Select the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device and reboot. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is in the CD's root directory. You can take about recovering the factory installation...
HP Pavilion Notebook - Startup Guide
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... 20 To reset your computer 21 Using Your Computer ...23 Operating the Computer 24 To use the Fn hot keys 24 To use the touch pad 25 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 27 Traveling with Your Computer 29 Managing Power Consumption 30 To use manual power management 30 Using Battery Power 33 To check the battery status 33 To respond to a low-battery warning 34 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer 35 Installing RAM modules 36 Removing RAM modules 38...
... 20 To reset your computer 21 Using Your Computer ...23 Operating the Computer 24 To use the Fn hot keys 24 To use the touch pad 25 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 27 Traveling with Your Computer 29 Managing Power Consumption 30 To use manual power management 30 Using Battery Power 33 To check the battery status 33 To respond to a low-battery warning 34 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer 35 Installing RAM modules 36 Removing RAM modules 38...
HP Pavilion Notebook - Startup Guide
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... the HP notebook website 44 To call HP for Service and Support 45 Obtaining Repair Service 48 To receive warranty repair service 48 To prepare your computer for shipment 48 Solving Problems with Your Computer 51 Troubleshooting Techniques 52 Display problems 52 Power and battery problems 53 Startup problems...55 Standby and resume problems 56 Testing Hardware Operation 57 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 59 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 59 Removing and Reinstalling the Hard Disk Drive 60...
... the HP notebook website 44 To call HP for Service and Support 45 Obtaining Repair Service 48 To receive warranty repair service 48 To prepare your computer for shipment 48 Solving Problems with Your Computer 51 Troubleshooting Techniques 52 Display problems 52 Power and battery problems 53 Startup problems...55 Standby and resume problems 56 Testing Hardware Operation 57 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 59 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 59 Removing and Reinstalling the Hard Disk Drive 60...
HP Pavilion Notebook - Startup 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" on page 14) 4 Pad Lock touch pad on/off button 5 Touch pad (pointing device) 6 Scroll up/down toggle 7 Click buttons 8 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive 9 Microphone 10 CD-ROM or DVD eject button 11 Blue standby button 12 Modem port (on selected models) 13 LAN port (on selected models) 10 Startup Guide
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" on page 14) 4 Pad Lock touch pad on/off button 5 Touch pad (pointing device) 6 Scroll up/down toggle 7 Click buttons 8 CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive 9 Microphone 10 CD-ROM or DVD eject button 11 Blue standby button 12 Modem port (on selected models) 13 LAN port (on selected models) 10 Startup Guide
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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, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive access 14 Startup 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, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive access 14 Startup Guide
HP Pavilion Notebook - Startup Guide
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... using an external keyboard, press and hold Ctrl+Alt with the appropriate key-use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key-a shortcut key sequence-for various system controls. Using Your Computer Operating the Computer Operating the Computer To use the Ctrl and Alt keys on external keyboard) *The Lock key is in display, an external display, and simultaneous displays. It does not switch to a TV display connected to the TV output port...
... using an external keyboard, press and hold Ctrl+Alt with the appropriate key-use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key-a shortcut key sequence-for various system controls. Using Your Computer Operating the Computer Operating the Computer To use the Ctrl and Alt keys on external keyboard) *The Lock key is in display, an external display, and simultaneous displays. It does not switch to a TV display connected to the TV output port...
HP Pavilion Notebook - Startup Guide
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.... For example, on the Recovery CD in \hp\library-as well as your notebook computer display to these devices. Startup Guide 27 HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections 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 your arms in a neutral position. Adjust the angle of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with...
.... For example, on the Recovery CD in \hp\library-as well as your notebook computer display to these devices. Startup Guide 27 HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections 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 your arms in a neutral position. Adjust the angle of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with...
HP Pavilion Notebook - Startup Guide
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... module. Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM modules Installing RAM modules CAUTION The notebook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to complete this procedure. 1. It is not supported. Replace the RAM module with one of the computer. Otherwise, you may damage the module due to discharge the static electricity from your body's electricity by its three nonconnector edges. Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery. 36 Startup Guide...
... module. Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM modules Installing RAM modules CAUTION The notebook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to complete this procedure. 1. It is not supported. Replace the RAM module with one of the computer. Otherwise, you may damage the module due to discharge the static electricity from your body's electricity by its three nonconnector edges. Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery. 36 Startup Guide...
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... Your HP Notebook PC HP offers a number of ways that you can get technical support for information. The Search tab allows you have access to: • answers to find specific words and phrases. If you to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals 44 Startup Guide To open the Reference Guide, select Start, Programs, HP Library, Reference Guide. (On Windows ME, select Start, Help, Your HP Notebook, HP Reference Guide.) To locate...
... Your HP Notebook PC HP offers a number of ways that you can get technical support for information. The Search tab allows you have access to: • answers to find specific words and phrases. If you to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals 44 Startup Guide To open the Reference Guide, select Start, Programs, HP Library, Reference Guide. (On Windows ME, select Start, Help, Your HP Notebook, HP Reference Guide.) To locate...
HP Pavilion Notebook - Startup Guide
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... business needs, delivering the support experience that works for you can call . Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC • troubleshooting solutions • self-help with questions about: • non-HP hardware, software, operating systems, or usage not intended for-or not included by HP with-the product • how to repair the product yourself • product development or custom installations • consulting Startup Guide 45...
... business needs, delivering the support experience that works for you can call . Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC • troubleshooting solutions • self-help with questions about: • non-HP hardware, software, operating systems, or usage not intended for-or not included by HP with-the product • how to repair the product yourself • product development or custom installations • consulting Startup Guide 45...
HP Pavilion Notebook - Startup Guide
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... external display does not work , shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in the Main menu. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to reduce hard disk access. • If the operating time has become shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old, you have a black border surrounding the Windows desktop • Enlarge the screen area (Control Panel, Display, Settings tab, move arrow under Screen area); Save your work...
... external display does not work , shut down Windows immediately, and insert a charged battery or plug in the Main menu. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to reduce hard disk access. • If the operating time has become shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old, you have a black border surrounding the Windows desktop • Enlarge the screen area (Control Panel, Display, Settings tab, move arrow under Screen area); Save your work...
HP Pavilion Notebook - Startup Guide
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... down. Solving Problems with diagnostics. Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery to test the power management system with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC card use . • If the computer is fully installed and locked in place. • Turn off the computer, then check that the battery contacts are fully plugged in the Reference Guide. 54 Startup Guide
... down. Solving Problems with diagnostics. Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery to test the power management system with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC card use . • If the computer is fully installed and locked in place. • Turn off the computer, then check that the battery contacts are fully plugged in the Reference Guide. 54 Startup Guide
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... Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Startup problems If the computer doesn't respond at turn-on • Connect the AC adapter. • Slide the power switch to try turning on the unit. • Use the system-off button to reset the computer. • If you get no response, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC cards, and undock the computer-then plug in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 2. Startup Guide 55...
... Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Startup problems If the computer doesn't respond at turn-on • Connect the AC adapter. • Slide the power switch to try turning on the unit. • Use the system-off button to reset the computer. • If you get no response, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC cards, and undock the computer-then plug in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 2. Startup Guide 55...
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... boot device and reboot. The Recovery CD provides the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to recover an original build. You can use the Recovery CD to configure your hard disk. 2. The recovery process can reinstall the software directly from your custom system. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is formatted, you can take about recovering the factory installation of the drive in the CD's root directory. Startup Guide...
... boot device and reboot. The Recovery CD provides the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to recover an original build. You can use the Recovery CD to configure your hard disk. 2. The recovery process can reinstall the software directly from your custom system. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is formatted, you can take about recovering the factory installation of the drive in the CD's root directory. Startup Guide...
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... device as specified in a residential installation. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section presents information that there is available from the U.S. The HP notebook PC generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with this manual, the telephone number was (202) 512-1800. 68 Startup Guide Any...
... device as specified in a residential installation. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section presents information that there is available from the U.S. The HP notebook PC generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with this manual, the telephone number was (202) 512-1800. 68 Startup Guide Any...
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..., 44 DVD access light, 14 buttons, 15 drive location, 10 E eject button, PC cards, 12 ergonomics, 27 F factory installation, 59 floppy disk drive access light, 14 location, 12 Fn key, 24 front view, 11 H hard disk drive access light, 14 installation, 62 location, 13 removal, 60 hardware testing, 57 headphone jack location, 11 hibernate, 31 hibernate partition, creating, 39 hot keys, 24 HP Customer Care telephone numbers, 46 HP notebook website, 44 HP Notes, 9 HP warranty, 42 I infrared port location, 12 installing hard disk drive, 62 inventory, 8 K Kensington lock slot location, 12 L LAN port...
..., 44 DVD access light, 14 buttons, 15 drive location, 10 E eject button, PC cards, 12 ergonomics, 27 F factory installation, 59 floppy disk drive access light, 14 location, 12 Fn key, 24 front view, 11 H hard disk drive access light, 14 installation, 62 location, 13 removal, 60 hardware testing, 57 headphone jack location, 11 hibernate, 31 hibernate partition, creating, 39 hot keys, 24 HP Customer Care telephone numbers, 46 HP notebook website, 44 HP Notes, 9 HP warranty, 42 I infrared port location, 12 installing hard disk drive, 62 inventory, 8 K Kensington lock slot location, 12 L LAN port...
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power management, 30 manual, 30 setting properties, 32 PS/2 port location, 12 Q Quick Start sheet, 9 R RAM, installing, 36 rear and left view, 12 recovering hard disk, 59 software, 59 Recovery CD using, 59 registering computer, 20 regulatory information, 68 removing hard disk drive, 60 repair service, 48 shipment, 48 resetting computer, 21 resume, troubleshooting, 56 S safety battery, 66 laser, 67 LED, 67 power, 65 voltage, 65 scroll lock status light, 14 scroll toggle location, 10 security connector location, 12 serial port location, 12 setting up, 16 shutting down...
power management, 30 manual, 30 setting properties, 32 PS/2 port location, 12 Q Quick Start sheet, 9 R RAM, installing, 36 rear and left view, 12 recovering hard disk, 59 software, 59 Recovery CD using, 59 registering computer, 20 regulatory information, 68 removing hard disk drive, 60 repair service, 48 shipment, 48 resetting computer, 21 resume, troubleshooting, 56 S safety battery, 66 laser, 67 LED, 67 power, 65 voltage, 65 scroll lock status light, 14 scroll toggle location, 10 security connector location, 12 serial port location, 12 setting up, 16 shutting down...