HP Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion N5400, XH Series Notebook PC's - Most Recent Information
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.... Press Enter, then Enter again, to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. close all applications before having the problems If recently installed applications or drivers cause the problems, try the following procedure about once a month: 1. Battery life To maintain maximum battery capacity and accuracy of Windows 2000. TV...are using the "Easy Internet Signup", the tab and arrow keys do not work properly after standby and resume, check to see the HP logo, press F2 to confirm and reboot the computer. After you have an Intel PIII CPU with no power interruptions. uninstall applications ...
.... Press Enter, then Enter again, to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. close all applications before having the problems If recently installed applications or drivers cause the problems, try the following procedure about once a month: 1. Battery life To maintain maximum battery capacity and accuracy of Windows 2000. TV...are using the "Easy Internet Signup", the tab and arrow keys do not work properly after standby and resume, check to see the HP logo, press F2 to confirm and reboot the computer. After you have an Intel PIII CPU with no power interruptions. uninstall applications ...
HP Pavilion Notebook - Reference Guide
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... To download the latest Windows drivers 87 To locate Windows drivers on your system 87 To use digitally signed drivers in Windows 98 and Windows ME 87 Service and Support...89 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 90 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 92 To use the Reference Guide 92 To ...get help from the HP notebook website 92 To call HP for Service and Support ...
... To download the latest Windows drivers 87 To locate Windows drivers on your system 87 To use digitally signed drivers in Windows 98 and Windows ME 87 Service and Support...89 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 90 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 92 To use the Reference Guide 92 To ...get help from the HP notebook website 92 To call HP for Service and Support ...
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... or a PS/2-compatible mouse to the computer, use hot keys from an external keyboard, substitute Ctrl+Alt for adding peripheral devices-such as the HP website, for the latest versions of the keyboard. While an external PS/2 mouse is connected, the touch pad is called a daisychain connection. Windows... mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the PS/2 port on the computer, or plug either USB port on the left side of the USB drivers. 72 Reference Guide To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse The 6-pin PS/2 port allows you have problems making this is normally disabled...
... or a PS/2-compatible mouse to the computer, use hot keys from an external keyboard, substitute Ctrl+Alt for adding peripheral devices-such as the HP website, for the latest versions of the keyboard. While an external PS/2 mouse is connected, the touch pad is called a daisychain connection. Windows... mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the PS/2 port on the computer, or plug either USB port on the left side of the USB drivers. 72 Reference Guide To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse The 6-pin PS/2 port allows you have problems making this is normally disabled...
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... Infrared Port to FIR. You can communicate between your computer. 2. Select the System Devices menu. 4. Set Mode to Enabled. 5. see the HP logo, press F2. 3. To use it to the appropriate port-audio in, audio out, or microphone port on the next boot into the ... Connections Connecting External Components To connect audio devices There is FIR (Fast Infrared). 6. When you plug a device into Windows and the appropriate drivers will be automatically installed. Save and Exit to EPP. 7. Reference Guide 73 When you see "To identify the ports". To enable the infrared...
... Infrared Port to FIR. You can communicate between your computer. 2. Select the System Devices menu. 4. Set Mode to Enabled. 5. see the HP logo, press F2. 3. To use it to the appropriate port-audio in, audio out, or microphone port on the next boot into the ... Connections Connecting External Components To connect audio devices There is FIR (Fast Infrared). 6. When you plug a device into Windows and the appropriate drivers will be automatically installed. Save and Exit to EPP. 7. Reference Guide 73 When you see "To identify the ports". To enable the infrared...
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... Start, Settings, Control Panel. You can cause transmission errors. = To check the status of the computer and the printer, the appropriate drivers are properly aligned. To print to an infrared printer With Windows 2000 or Windows ME, when you must install the printer...Windows ME, go to Infrared Monitor. Click Start, Settings, Printers, Add Printer, and follow the onscreen directions. Windows will keep the same printer driver, and you want to transfer and click Send To, Infrared Recipient. Set the infrared printer as your computer and other IR-equipped devices such as...
... Start, Settings, Control Panel. You can cause transmission errors. = To check the status of the computer and the printer, the appropriate drivers are properly aligned. To print to an infrared printer With Windows 2000 or Windows ME, when you must install the printer...Windows ME, go to Infrared Monitor. Click Start, Settings, Printers, Add Printer, and follow the onscreen directions. Windows will keep the same printer driver, and you want to transfer and click Send To, Infrared Recipient. Set the infrared printer as your computer and other IR-equipped devices such as...
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... in the system tray, click it on the rear of your notebook display to match your notebook display settings according to load the proper display driver. Make sure that the Settings box "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" is checked. The computer's LCD display continues to be different from the...
... in the system tray, click it on the rear of your notebook display to match your notebook display settings according to load the proper display driver. Make sure that the Settings box "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" is checked. The computer's LCD display continues to be different from the...
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... computer, you decide to install the other OS instead, be posted on the Web at www.hp.com/notebooks. Do not click the Browse button to find updated drivers for a digital signature file (with a .cat extension) during installation. Instead, type the path...their installation. If so, you can ignore any messages prompting you for example, c:\hp\drivers\audio. Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Updating Windows Drivers Updating Windows Drivers To download the latest Windows drivers Hewlett-Packard supports three operating systems (OSs) on your computer was manufactured, it ...
... computer, you decide to install the other OS instead, be posted on the Web at www.hp.com/notebooks. Do not click the Browse button to find updated drivers for a digital signature file (with a .cat extension) during installation. Instead, type the path...their installation. If so, you can ignore any messages prompting you for example, c:\hp\drivers\audio. Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Updating Windows Drivers Updating Windows Drivers To download the latest Windows drivers Hewlett-Packard supports three operating systems (OSs) on your computer was manufactured, it ...
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... manual. The Index tab provides an alphabetical list of the keywords in the guide. This website contains information about the various HP notebook models, warranties, support, and special promotions. you can get technical support for information. The Search tab allows you to... frequently asked questions = software, driver, and BIOS updates = electronic manuals = troubleshooting solutions = self-help with your computer. To get help tools 92 ...
... manual. The Index tab provides an alphabetical list of the keywords in the guide. This website contains information about the various HP notebook models, warranties, support, and special promotions. you can get technical support for information. The Search tab allows you to... frequently asked questions = software, driver, and BIOS updates = electronic manuals = troubleshooting solutions = self-help with your computer. To get help tools 92 ...
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...sound capabilities. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 100 Reference Guide If sound does not record = Check software controls for full use of the HP notebook website www.hp.com/notebooks. See "Testing Hardware Operation." Use Windows applications for recording sound: Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia (or Entertainment), Sound Recorder. If... a bootable CD, such as the Recovery CD. = If you are very loud and volume cannot be adjusted = Download the latest audio driver from a CD when one is present, check the boot order in MS-DOS mode (for your...
...sound capabilities. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 100 Reference Guide If sound does not record = Check software controls for full use of the HP notebook website www.hp.com/notebooks. See "Testing Hardware Operation." Use Windows applications for recording sound: Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia (or Entertainment), Sound Recorder. If... a bootable CD, such as the Recovery CD. = If you are very loud and volume cannot be adjusted = Download the latest audio driver from a CD when one is present, check the boot order in MS-DOS mode (for your...
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... a message says you are having memory problems running MS-DOS programs, in Windows Help and Support search for Memory Troubleshooter. = If you installed any drivers included with the diagnostics. You may also want to activate the numeric keypad and that the system will not connect at 56K speed = The...
... a message says you are having memory problems running MS-DOS programs, in Windows Help and Support search for Memory Troubleshooter. = If you installed any drivers included with the diagnostics. You may also want to activate the numeric keypad and that the system will not connect at 56K speed = The...
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... computer and attempt another connection. = Try an alternative dial-in number. = Download the latest modem driver from the RJ-11 modem phone jack on the right side of the HP notebook website www.hp.com/notebooks. = In Windows 98 or Windows ME, run the modem diagnostics: 1. Solving Problems with Your...
... computer and attempt another connection. = Try an alternative dial-in number. = Download the latest modem driver from the RJ-11 modem phone jack on the right side of the HP notebook website www.hp.com/notebooks. = In Windows 98 or Windows ME, run the modem diagnostics: 1. Solving Problems with Your...
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...with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the left edge of printed output is missing = If the printer you are using the HP LaserJet IIIsi driver (300-dpi). Reference Guide 113 Click the Device Manager tab. 4. Serial, parallel, and USB problems If a serial mouse doesn...From the System Devices menu, check that Serial Port is a 600-dpi (dots per inch) printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for a 600-dpi HP LaserJet printer, try using is enabled. = If you completely followed the manufacturer's installation instructions to install the mouse properly. ...
...with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the left edge of printed output is missing = If the printer you are using the HP LaserJet IIIsi driver (300-dpi). Reference Guide 113 Click the Device Manager tab. 4. Serial, parallel, and USB problems If a serial mouse doesn...From the System Devices menu, check that Serial Port is a 600-dpi (dots per inch) printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for a 600-dpi HP LaserJet printer, try using is enabled. = If you completely followed the manufacturer's installation instructions to install the mouse properly. ...
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... modem. 5. If the USB port is not working = Contact the vendor of the peripheral device, or check the HP notebook website, for the latest versions of the USB drivers. Startup problems If the computer doesn't respond at turn-on = Connect the AC adapter. = Slide the power.... 3. Select the checkbox "Disable in BIOS Setup. 1. If the serial or parallel port is not working = Check the port connection to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. When you see if it's loose. = Check ...
... modem. 5. If the USB port is not working = Contact the vendor of the peripheral device, or check the HP notebook website, for the latest versions of the USB drivers. Startup problems If the computer doesn't respond at turn-on = Connect the AC adapter. = Slide the power.... 3. Select the checkbox "Disable in BIOS Setup. 1. If the serial or parallel port is not working = Check the port connection to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. When you see if it's loose. = Check ...
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... on standby or resumed = Your system may hang if you dock or undock your notebook while you still get no response, call HP for first boot device. 5. If the computer doesn't boot from battery power = Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully... charged. = Check battery contacts. = If another battery is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you see a blinking cursor on your computer has completely finished going on standby or completely resumed before you...
... on standby or resumed = Your system may hang if you dock or undock your notebook while you still get no response, call HP for first boot device. 5. If the computer doesn't boot from battery power = Make sure the battery is properly inserted and fully... charged. = Check battery contacts. = If another battery is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you see a blinking cursor on your computer has completely finished going on standby or completely resumed before you...
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This ensures that drivers can be in a predictable state, so the diagnostic program can confirm the problem by running BIOS Setup utility and checking the settings. 4. Reboot the computer ... in all tests in the BIOS. The tests are intended to run additional hardware tests, press F2 twice. The computer reboots when you see the HP logo, press F10. 2. From the advanced test screen, select and run the diagnostic test 1. Tests are not listed if no such hardware is not detected...
This ensures that drivers can be in a predictable state, so the diagnostic program can confirm the problem by running BIOS Setup utility and checking the settings. 4. Reboot the computer ... in all tests in the BIOS. The tests are intended to run additional hardware tests, press F2 twice. The computer reboots when you see the HP logo, press F10. 2. From the advanced test screen, select and run the diagnostic test 1. Tests are not listed if no such hardware is not detected...
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... your custom system. Back up all data on page 120. Solving Problems with your computer. The Recovery CD provides the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to recover an original build. You can find more details about 10 or 15 minutes. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in... the CD's root directory. 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. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until...
... your custom system. Back up all data on page 120. Solving Problems with your computer. The Recovery CD provides the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to recover an original build. You can find more details about 10 or 15 minutes. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in... the CD's root directory. 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. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until...
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... 4 COM1 (serial port) 5 Audio 6 Floppy disk drive 7 LPT1 (ECP parallel port) 8 Real-time clock 9 SCI 10 PCI IRQ (shared by the HP notebook BIOS. Plug-and-play operating systems, drivers, and BIOS setup settings may change some of software; Software system resources The tables in the System Devices menu. Specifications and Regulatory...
... 4 COM1 (serial port) 5 Audio 6 Floppy disk drive 7 LPT1 (ECP parallel port) 8 Real-time clock 9 SCI 10 PCI IRQ (shared by the HP notebook BIOS. Plug-and-play operating systems, drivers, and BIOS setup settings may change some of software; Software system resources The tables in the System Devices menu. Specifications and Regulatory...
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Index A AC adapter connecting, 19 location, 14 accessories, 10 ACPI, 48 address, HP website, 11 ALT GR key, 30 AOL, 61, 62 as your ISP, 60 AOL, connecting to, 60 Applications key, 29 applications, recovering, 120 AT commands, ... USB device, 72 copyrights, 2 D data protection, 45 devices (external) infrared, 74 parallel, 71 USB, 72 diagnostic testing, 116 dial-in network connection, 61 digitally signed drivers, 87 display activating external, 75 adjusting, 30 dual display, 75 extending life, 45 external, 75 troubleshooting, 101 TV set, 76 docking connector location, 15...
Index A AC adapter connecting, 19 location, 14 accessories, 10 ACPI, 48 address, HP website, 11 ALT GR key, 30 AOL, 61, 62 as your ISP, 60 AOL, connecting to, 60 Applications key, 29 applications, recovering, 120 AT commands, ... USB device, 72 copyrights, 2 D data protection, 45 devices (external) infrared, 74 parallel, 71 USB, 72 diagnostic testing, 116 dial-in network connection, 61 digitally signed drivers, 87 display activating external, 75 adjusting, 30 dual display, 75 extending life, 45 external, 75 troubleshooting, 101 TV set, 76 docking connector location, 15...
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... rear and left, 14 top and right, 12 virus protection, 41 voltage requirements, 143 volume, adjusting, 31 W warranty, 90 repair, 96 website, 11 Windows downloading drivers, 87 key, 29 manual, 11 password, 38 setting up, 21 wireless communication, 74 work environment, 42 working in comfort, 42 Reference Guide 153
... rear and left, 14 top and right, 12 virus protection, 41 voltage requirements, 143 volume, adjusting, 31 W warranty, 90 repair, 96 website, 11 Windows downloading drivers, 87 key, 29 manual, 11 password, 38 setting up, 21 wireless communication, 74 work environment, 42 working in comfort, 42 Reference Guide 153
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... location, 10 click buttons location, 10 computer support, 44 copyrights, 2 diagnostic testing, 57 display troubleshooting, 52 docking connector location, 13 drivers updating, 44 DVD access light, 14 buttons, 15 drive location, 10 eject button, PC cards, 12 ergonomics, 27 F factory installation,... 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 infrared port location, 12 installing hard disk drive, 62 inventory, 8 Kensington lock slot location...
... location, 10 click buttons location, 10 computer support, 44 copyrights, 2 diagnostic testing, 57 display troubleshooting, 52 docking connector location, 13 drivers updating, 44 DVD access light, 14 buttons, 15 drive location, 10 eject button, PC cards, 12 ergonomics, 27 F factory installation,... 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 infrared port location, 12 installing hard disk drive, 62 inventory, 8 Kensington lock slot location...