HP OmniBook 500 Release Note
Hp omnibook 500: release note
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Also See for OmniBook 500:
- Reference manual (181 pages) ,
- Startup manual (89 pages) ,
- Manual (235 pages)
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31 Oct 2001
This file contains the most up-to-date information on the following topics:
Sources of Information about the HP notebook computer and Windows
Precautions
Swapping Batteries in Standby Mode
Fixing Display Settings when Docking
Using Wireless LAN
Using HP Presentation Ready
Playing DVD Movies
Switching Displays
Running in MS-DOS Mode
Windows 98
Using the Floppy Drive with a USB Cable
Swapping Plug-In Modules
Using the Infrared Port
Using an ATA-Type PC Card while Docked
Docking and Undocking with a LAN Connection
Using a Non-HP USB Floppy Drive
Windows 2000
Running the Tour of Windows 2000
Setting the Display after Docking
Changing the Refresh Rate for an External Monitor
Booting from a Network
Reinstalling HP One-Touch
Windows XP
Using an External Keyboard
Using Wireless LAN Connections
Using an Internet Proxy Server
Windows NT 4.0
Wireless LAN and Infrared Not Supported
Restoring Operation under Windows NT
Setting Up the Internal LAN Adapter
Using PC Cards
Installing VirusScan and Card Executive
Matching the Keyboard and Driver
Using Media Player
Using VirusScan without a Floppy Drive
Installing Mediamatics DVD Player Software
Dr. Watson Errors during Software Installation
Best Practices for Using Your HP Notebook Computer
Physical Care
General Use
Sources of Information
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Summary of Contents for HP OmniBook 500
- Page 1 31 Oct 2001 This file contains the most up-to-date information on the following topics: Sources of Information about the HP notebook computer and Windows Precautions Swapping Batteries in Standby Mode Fixing Display Settings when Docking Using Wireless LAN Using HP Presentation Ready...
- Page 2 * The online Reference Guide shows how to set up the operating system, install and connect accessories, and maintain and upgrade the computer (Start, Programs, HP Library). * The Microsoft Windows manual, shipped with your computer, contains information about using the standard features of your Windows operating system.
- Page 3 Lucent/Agere-based wireless product, select that conversion option to find the correct key. For other wireless products, use the other conversion option to find the key. You should use that key for all products in the group. As an example, the HP F2135 and F2136 accessories are Lucent/Agere-based products.
- Page 4 If you use the infrared port in Windows 98, you should follow these suggestions: * After enabling the infrared port in BIOS Setup, follow any additional setup instructions in c:\hp\Drivers\Ir\Readme.txt. * If you have problems sending or receiving data, see the notes about infrared use in c:\hp\Drivers\Ir\Readme.txt.
- Page 5 Using a Non-HP USB Floppy Drive If your computer locks up while booting and you have a non-HP USB floppy drive connected, try rebooting with the USB drive unplugged then connecting it later. An alternative workaround is to disable the Legacy USB Support setting in BIOS Setup.
- Page 6 Reinstalling HP One-Touch Your computer comes with HP One-Touch software preinstalled. If you need to reinstall or update the HP One-Touch software, you must log in as administrator to complete the installation properly. Windows XP Using an External Keyboard Fn hot-keys are not supported on any external PS/2 or USB keyboard under Windows XP. However, all hot-key functions are available via software.
- Page 7 1. In Control Panel, open Network and install network support. When prompted, click Select From List, then Have Disk and enter the path c:\hp\drivers\lan. Select the 3Com ethernet adapter. You may be prompted for the location of NT files one or two times--first try the path c:\i386, then use the path c:\hp\drivers\lan.
- Page 8 1. In Control Panel, open SCSI Adapter and display the Drivers tab. 2. Highlight the Intel ATA driver and click Remove. 3. Click Add, Have Disk, and Browse. Then go to the c:\hp\Drivers\Piix4 directory and select Piixide.inf to install the PIIXIDE driver.
- Page 9 * Before undocking, you may need to shut down the computer. - For Windows 98 or other Plug-n-Play operating systems, you do not have to shut down before undocking. See your manual for details on how to start and stop your HP notebook computer. - End of File -...