Startup Problems - HP OmniBook 7100 User Manual

3. From the System Devices menu, check that Parallel Port or Serial Port is
enabled.
If the USB port is not working
Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB devices.
Contact the vendor of the peripheral device, as well as Hewlett-Packard, for the
latest versions of the USB drivers.

Startup Problems

If the OmniBook doesn't respond at turn-on
Connect the ac adapter.
Press blue power to try turning on the unit.
Reset the OmniBook.
If you get no response, remove the battery and ac adapter—then plug in the ac
adapter and try
If the OmniBook doesn't boot from battery power
Make sure the battery is properly inserted.
Check battery level on status panel and battery LEDs.
Check battery contacts. If available, try another battery.
If the OmniBook doesn't boot from the floppy disk drive
Check the boot order 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. Open the Boot menu. The default boot order is
Diskette Drive
Hard Drive
CD-ROM Drive
4. If Diskette Drive is not option 1, use the arrow keys to select Diskette Drive.
5. Press F6 to move up (or F5 to move down) in the list.
6. Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility.
resetting. If you still get no response, the unit requires service.
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