Display Problems; Hard Disk Drive Problems - HP OmniBook 7100 User Manual

If sounds aren't audible
Roll the volume control wheel forward to
Check settings in BIOS Setup.
1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. From the System Devices menu, check that Audio is enabled.
If you hear a loud high-pitched whine (feedback) from the speakers
Try reducing the Master volume (Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia,
Volume Control).
Avoid using both the built-in microphone and the built-in speakers.
If sound doesn't record
Check settings in the BIOS Setup utility.
1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. From the System Devices menu, check that Audio is enabled.
Check software controls for recording sound (click Start, Program, Accessories,
Multimedia, Sound Recorder).

Display Problems

If the OmniBook is on, but the screen is blank
Press the space bar to see if the computer is in Standby mode.
Press Fn+F1 or Fn+F2 to adjust the display.
Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do this three times to
return to the state you started from.)
If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to warm up.
If the screen is difficult to read
Check whether the display resolution is set to its default setting, 1024 × 768
(XGA). Check this in Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings.
Check brightness (Fn+F2 to increase brightness).

Hard Disk Drive Problems

If the OmniBook's hard drive doesn't spin
Check the power source.
Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If necessary, see the OmniBook Reference
Guide for instructions.
If the hard disk makes buzzing or whining noise
increase the volume.
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