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Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the box? • HP notebook PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM, DVD, or similar drive module (installed). • Floppy disk drive module (with certain models). • AC adapter and power cord. • Quick Start sheet. • Startup Guide. • Recovery CD, for starting and stopping the computer. • Volume controls are located within easy reach on your particular notebook model.) Corporate Evaluator's Guide 13 In addition, your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software installed ...
Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the box? • HP notebook PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM, DVD, or similar drive module (installed). • Floppy disk drive module (with certain models). • AC adapter and power cord. • Quick Start sheet. • Startup Guide. • Recovery CD, for starting and stopping the computer. • Volume controls are located within easy reach on your particular notebook model.) Corporate Evaluator's Guide 13 In addition, your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software installed ...
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... touch pad are normally disabled while an external PS/2 mouse is called a daisy-chain connection. Some USB devices can also use the HP F1469A Y adapter. Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To connect a printer or other parallel device to the computer in series-this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the HP Business Support Web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) for the device. Windows automatically recognizes the USB device. If you have problems making this is connected. Corporate Evaluator's Guide...
... touch pad are normally disabled while an external PS/2 mouse is called a daisy-chain connection. Some USB devices can also use the HP F1469A Y adapter. Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices To connect a printer or other parallel device to the computer in series-this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the HP Business Support Web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) for the device. Windows automatically recognizes the USB device. If you have problems making this is connected. Corporate Evaluator's Guide...
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.... Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Transferring files through an infrared connection You can use your computer's infrared port to the dock. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 91 Click Windows Setup, double-click Communications, and select the Direct Cable Connection checkbox. • For Windows 2000 or XP, use Wireless Link. Slide the rear of disconnecting and reconnecting peripheral devices, you 'll need to purchase HP accessory F2012A. 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double...
.... Add-On Devices Connecting External Devices Transferring files through an infrared connection You can use your computer's infrared port to the dock. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 91 Click Windows Setup, double-click Communications, and select the Direct Cable Connection checkbox. • For Windows 2000 or XP, use Wireless Link. Slide the rear of disconnecting and reconnecting peripheral devices, you 'll need to purchase HP accessory F2012A. 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double...
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... needs. Using the arrow keys highlight the UNPARTITIONED SPACE and press ENTER to use all available space, otherwise you can press C to create a partition that is your diagnostic partition (if you erased your installation partition. the total process takes about 10-15 minutes available to copy files after the format is complete. Click NEXT. 18. At the Network Settings screen, allow the default of TYPICAL SETTINGS...
... needs. Using the arrow keys highlight the UNPARTITIONED SPACE and press ENTER to use all available space, otherwise you can press C to create a partition that is your diagnostic partition (if you erased your installation partition. the total process takes about 10-15 minutes available to copy files after the format is complete. Click NEXT. 18. At the Network Settings screen, allow the default of TYPICAL SETTINGS...
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... wireless LAN will function on Windows 98SE systems using Advanced Power Management (APM). You can launch the display settings application by going to complete installation. 4. Run SETUP.EXE from the WIRELESS driver directory. 2. Choose NO and click FINISH. The wireless LAN drivers are located in your notebook. These settings must be asked to reboot the computer. Follow the remaining onscreen directions to Start, All Programs, Accessories, Accessibility, HP Display Settings or Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings...
... wireless LAN will function on Windows 98SE systems using Advanced Power Management (APM). You can launch the display settings application by going to complete installation. 4. Run SETUP.EXE from the WIRELESS driver directory. 2. Choose NO and click FINISH. The wireless LAN drivers are located in your notebook. These settings must be asked to reboot the computer. Follow the remaining onscreen directions to Start, All Programs, Accessories, Accessibility, HP Display Settings or Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings...
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... that you reboot the computer after the installation. First the IR hardware must be enabled in the FIR directory. If you are unsure which modem has been supplied with your notebook, review README.TXT located in MODEM\LUCENT to install the modem drivers. To install infrared support If you have installed retail Windows you need to "PRESS F2 TO SETUP" under the HP logo. The drivers are...
... that you reboot the computer after the installation. First the IR hardware must be enabled in the FIR directory. If you are unsure which modem has been supplied with your notebook, review README.TXT located in MODEM\LUCENT to install the modem drivers. To install infrared support If you have installed retail Windows you need to "PRESS F2 TO SETUP" under the HP logo. The drivers are...
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... the mouse or pointing stick, or tap the touch pad. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to the state you started from .) • If the computer is trying to warm up. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 127 Type C:\Program Files\Accessories in the Main menu. If you 're using Extended Desktop and both displays are active, press Fn+F5 to switch to one display. • For Windows 98...
... the mouse or pointing stick, or tap the touch pad. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video Display Device to the state you started from .) • If the computer is trying to warm up. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 127 Type C:\Program Files\Accessories in the Main menu. If you 're using Extended Desktop and both displays are active, press Fn+F5 to switch to one display. • For Windows 98...
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... port. • Remove any PC Cards from Standby mode. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup. • Make sure only one application is difficult to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems Use these suggestions for additional information. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 131 When the HP logo appears, press F2 to control • Adjust the pointer controls: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse (Windows...
... port. • Remove any PC Cards from Standby mode. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup. • Make sure only one application is difficult to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems Use these suggestions for additional information. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 131 When the HP logo appears, press F2 to control • Adjust the pointer controls: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse (Windows...
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... the procedure. • Make sure the port connection is secure. • Press the blue sleep button to the USB or PS/2 port. If you followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have a PS/2 keyboard connected, use a PS/2 Y adapter (HP accessory F1469A). • Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardware Device Manager, then double-click Ports (COM & LPT). If a serial modem doesn't work • Make sure you have installed the mouse properly. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If...
... the procedure. • Make sure the port connection is secure. • Press the blue sleep button to the USB or PS/2 port. If you followed the manufacturer's installation instructions completely and have a PS/2 keyboard connected, use a PS/2 Y adapter (HP accessory F1469A). • Check the port settings in Control Panel. Open the hardware Device Manager, then double-click Ports (COM & LPT). If a serial modem doesn't work • Make sure you have installed the mouse properly. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If...
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.... Enabled Auto Disabled Auto NTSC 640 KB Detected automatically. Controls the signal format (NTSC or PAL) output by the S-video port when Windows is detected. Displays the value of the internal (wired) LAN. Quiet Boot Video Display Device Video Expansion Primary Video Adapter Television Type System Memory Extended Memory When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and messages during boot. Detected automatically. 150 Corporate Evaluator's Guide System Time System Date Internal Hard Disk Sets the time using...
.... Enabled Auto Disabled Auto NTSC 640 KB Detected automatically. Controls the signal format (NTSC or PAL) output by the S-video port when Windows is detected. Displays the value of the internal (wired) LAN. Quiet Boot Video Display Device Video Expansion Primary Video Adapter Television Type System Memory Extended Memory When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and messages during boot. Detected automatically. 150 Corporate Evaluator's Guide System Time System Date Internal Hard Disk Sets the time using...
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... . 2. CAUTION Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software To update the BIOS Hewlett-Packard may provide updates to the computer BIOS to enhance your system's capabilities of your computer. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the drivers, and to keep your model. 7. These updates are intended to fix any programs that appear. Connect any PC Cards. 3. Follow the instructions included with the drivers. 158 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Click Start, Programs (or...
... . 2. CAUTION Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software To update the BIOS Hewlett-Packard may provide updates to the computer BIOS to enhance your system's capabilities of your computer. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the drivers, and to keep your model. 7. These updates are intended to fix any programs that appear. Connect any PC Cards. 3. Follow the instructions included with the drivers. 158 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Click Start, Programs (or...
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..., DMI, dRMON. Two slots for PXE/BINL, BOOTP, NCP/IPX, DHCP. Stereo sound via two built-in microphone. MBA (Managed Boot Agent) support for PC-133 SDRAM modules. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 169 Separate audio-off button with indicator light. Models with Ultra-DMA 100 interface. 1.44-MB floppy drive module (for models with Technology Code EF: Touch pad. Left and right click buttons, center scroll button. 12 function (Fn) keys. 4 user-programmable One-Touch buttons. Hardware-based controllerless modem...
..., DMI, dRMON. Two slots for PXE/BINL, BOOTP, NCP/IPX, DHCP. Stereo sound via two built-in microphone. MBA (Managed Boot Agent) support for PC-133 SDRAM modules. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 169 Separate audio-off button with indicator light. Models with Ultra-DMA 100 interface. 1.44-MB floppy drive module (for models with Technology Code EF: Touch pad. Left and right click buttons, center scroll button. 12 function (Fn) keys. 4 user-programmable One-Touch buttons. Hardware-based controllerless modem...
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... Support, 124 HP Library, 15 HP Notes, 15 I infrared communication transferring files, 91 troubleshooting, 131 infrared port location, 16 making connections, 90 mode, 151 printing, 90 safety, 184 troubleshooting, 131 infrastructure wireless network definition, 70 setting up, 70 inserting CD, 79 DVD, 79 PC Card, 82 installing docking tray, 91 hard disk drive, 97 hard drive holder, 98 hot-swap software, 76 plug-in modules, 76 RAM, 94 secondary battery, 57 TopTools, 155 VirusScan, 44 installing original software, 156 Internet connect...
... Support, 124 HP Library, 15 HP Notes, 15 I infrared communication transferring files, 91 troubleshooting, 131 infrared port location, 16 making connections, 90 mode, 151 printing, 90 safety, 184 troubleshooting, 131 infrastructure wireless network definition, 70 setting up, 70 inserting CD, 79 DVD, 79 PC Card, 82 installing docking tray, 91 hard disk drive, 97 hard drive holder, 98 hot-swap software, 76 plug-in modules, 76 RAM, 94 secondary battery, 57 TopTools, 155 VirusScan, 44 installing original software, 156 Internet connect...
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... plug-in modules monitor BIOS settings, 150 external, 86 port, 17 resolution, 87, 88 switching to, 37 mouse troubleshooting, 131 movies (DVD), 80 mute, 16 N network connecting to, 68 dialing, 63 LAN, See LAN wireless, See wireless network Norton AntiVirus, 44 Notebook Web sites, 15 NTFS format, 157 NTSC selecting for output, 150 Num Lock, 16, 20, 37 O off button location, 16 status lights, 19, 20 turning off, 30 on button location, 16 One-Touch buttons location, 16 using, 36...
... plug-in modules monitor BIOS settings, 150 external, 86 port, 17 resolution, 87, 88 switching to, 37 mouse troubleshooting, 131 movies (DVD), 80 mute, 16 N network connecting to, 68 dialing, 63 LAN, See LAN wireless, See wireless network Norton AntiVirus, 44 Notebook Web sites, 15 NTFS format, 157 NTSC selecting for output, 150 Num Lock, 16, 20, 37 O off button location, 16 status lights, 19, 20 turning off, 30 on button location, 16 One-Touch buttons location, 16 using, 36...
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... touch pad configuring, 33 disabling, 34 location, 16 troubleshooting, 131 using, 33 tray (docking), 91 troubleshooting audio, 124 battery, 140 display, 127 docking system, 129 DVD drive, 125 hard disk drive, 130 HP Instant Support, 124 infrared communications, 131 keyboard, 131 LAN, 133 memory, 134 modem, 135 PC Card, 137 pointing devices, 131 power, 140 printing, 142 resuming, 145 startup, 145 suspending, 145 wireless communication, 146 turning on computer, 25 typing special characters, 38 U undocking, 93 URLs, 15 USB connecting devices, 85 Utility partition creating...
... touch pad configuring, 33 disabling, 34 location, 16 troubleshooting, 131 using, 33 tray (docking), 91 troubleshooting audio, 124 battery, 140 display, 127 docking system, 129 DVD drive, 125 hard disk drive, 130 HP Instant Support, 124 infrared communications, 131 keyboard, 131 LAN, 133 memory, 134 modem, 135 PC Card, 137 pointing devices, 131 power, 140 printing, 142 resuming, 145 startup, 145 suspending, 145 wireless communication, 146 turning on computer, 25 typing special characters, 38 U undocking, 93 URLs, 15 USB connecting devices, 85 Utility partition creating...
HP Omnibook XT6050 - Reference Guide
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... drive A icon is connected to produce displays with the floppy drive installed, or reboot the computer. If an IDE drive in a docking system doesn't work • If you install an IDE drive in a docking system PC device bay, you should set the IDE jumpers on the drive to turn on the Int 13 setting for the IDE drive. Make sure your computer while you must be available. Reference Guide...
... drive A icon is connected to produce displays with the floppy drive installed, or reboot the computer. If an IDE drive in a docking system doesn't work • If you install an IDE drive in a docking system PC device bay, you should set the IDE jumpers on the drive to turn on the Int 13 setting for the IDE drive. Make sure your computer while you must be available. Reference Guide...
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... resolution modes. Default Detected automatically. Detected automatically. 128 Reference Guide When enabled, the video image covers the entire display in display automatically switches to the docking system, if one is detected. Shows the extended memory size. Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Setting BIOS Revision Main Menu Description Shows the current BIOS version. Quiet Boot Video Display Device Video Expansion Primary Video Adapter Television Type System Memory Extended Memory When enabled, hides...
... resolution modes. Default Detected automatically. Detected automatically. 128 Reference Guide When enabled, the video image covers the entire display in display automatically switches to the docking system, if one is detected. Shows the extended memory size. Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Setting BIOS Revision Main Menu Description Shows the current BIOS version. Quiet Boot Video Display Device Video Expansion Primary Video Adapter Television Type System Memory Extended Memory When enabled, hides...
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... Support, 102 HP Library, 14 HP Notes, 14 I infrared communication transferring files, 91 troubleshooting, 109 infrared port location, 15 making connections, 90 mode, 129 printing, 90 safety, 162 troubleshooting, 109 infrastructure wireless network definition, 70 setting up, 70 inserting CD, 79 DVD, 79 PC Card, 82 installing docking tray, 91 hard disk drive, 97 hard drive holder, 98 hot-swap software, 76 plug-in modules, 76 RAM, 94 secondary battery, 56 TopTools, 133 VirusScan, 42 installing original software, 134 Internet connect...
... Support, 102 HP Library, 14 HP Notes, 14 I infrared communication transferring files, 91 troubleshooting, 109 infrared port location, 15 making connections, 90 mode, 129 printing, 90 safety, 162 troubleshooting, 109 infrastructure wireless network definition, 70 setting up, 70 inserting CD, 79 DVD, 79 PC Card, 82 installing docking tray, 91 hard disk drive, 97 hard drive holder, 98 hot-swap software, 76 plug-in modules, 76 RAM, 94 secondary battery, 56 TopTools, 133 VirusScan, 42 installing original software, 134 Internet connect...
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... touch pad configuring, 31 disabling, 32 location, 15 troubleshooting, 109 using, 31 tray (docking), 91 troubleshooting audio, 102 battery, 118 display, 105 docking system, 107 DVD drive, 103 hard disk drive, 108 HP Instant Support, 102 infrared communications, 109 keyboard, 109 LAN, 111 memory, 112 modem, 113 PC Card, 115 pointing devices, 109 power, 118 printing, 120 resuming, 123 startup, 123 suspending, 123 wireless communication, 124 turning on computer, 24 typing special characters, 36 U undocking, 93 URLs, 14 USB connecting devices, 85 Utility partition creating...
... touch pad configuring, 31 disabling, 32 location, 15 troubleshooting, 109 using, 31 tray (docking), 91 troubleshooting audio, 102 battery, 118 display, 105 docking system, 107 DVD drive, 103 hard disk drive, 108 HP Instant Support, 102 infrared communications, 109 keyboard, 109 LAN, 111 memory, 112 modem, 113 PC Card, 115 pointing devices, 109 power, 118 printing, 120 resuming, 123 startup, 123 suspending, 123 wireless communication, 124 turning on computer, 24 typing special characters, 36 U undocking, 93 URLs, 14 USB connecting devices, 85 Utility partition creating...
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... Operation Operating Your Computer To change the boot device The computer normally boots from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on page 52. You can turn off button so you can also boot the computer from a floppy disk drive in the module bay, a CD-ROM or similar drive in pointing devices: the pointing stick and touch pad. 1. The indicator light turns off the touch pad to boot from its internal hard disk...
... Operation Operating Your Computer To change the boot device The computer normally boots from a specific device whenever it is present, change the boot order using the BIOS Setup utility-see "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on page 52. You can turn off button so you can also boot the computer from a floppy disk drive in the module bay, a CD-ROM or similar drive in pointing devices: the pointing stick and touch pad. 1. The indicator light turns off the touch pad to boot from its internal hard disk...
