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HP OmniBook xe3-gf - Notebook PC Startup Manual

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  • Page 1 HP Notebook PC Startup Guide...
  • Page 2 This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP product contains software programs. CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE ARE OFFEREDONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT.
  • Page 4 Hewlett-Packard. TERMINATION. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett-Packard has requested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty (30) days of such notice.
  • Page 5 Edition History Edition 1 .......... October 2000 Edition 2 .......... January 2001 Edition 3 ........... August 2001 This manual is printed on recycled paper. Startup Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing Your Computer .....................9 Taking Inventory ......................10 To find more information ..................11 Identifying Parts of the Notebook ................12 Top and right side view ..................12 Front view.......................13 Rear and left side view ...................14 Bottom view......................15 Status lights......................16 Setting Up the Computer ....................17 To install the battery ....................17 To connect AC power.....................18 To connect a phone line..................19...
  • Page 8 Service and Support ......................43 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement ............44 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC..............46 To use the Reference Guide..................46 To get help from the HP notebook web site ............47 To call HP for service and support .................48 Obtaining Repair Service .....................50 To receive warranty repair service .................50...

  • Page 9: Introducing Your Computer

    Introducing Your Computer Startup Guide...

  • Page 10: Taking Inventory

    Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery • AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with your computer •...

  • Page 11: To Find More Information

    Introducing Your Computer Taking Inventory To find more information Here are some sources of information about your HP notebook PC. Source Description This pictorial introduction shows you how to get the computer up and Quick Start sheet running quickly. The Reference Guide is a help file located on your hard drive. It provides Reference Guide you with detailed information about your notebook PC: Windows 98 or 2000: click Start, Programs, HP Library, Reference...

  • Page 12: Identifying Parts Of The Notebook

    Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Identifying Parts of the Notebook Top and right side view One-Touch buttons CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive Power switch Microphone Status lights (see “Status lights” on page 16) CD-ROM/DVD eject button Pad Lock touch pad on/off button Blue standby button Touch pad (pointing device)

  • Page 13: Front View

    Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Front view Headphone audio jack Status panel mode select button (on selected models) Status panel (on selected models) Multimedia buttons (on selected models) (see “Multimedia Buttons” in the Reference Guide) Latch (to open computer) Startup Guide...

  • Page 14: Rear And Left Side View

    Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Rear and left side view AC adapter (power) jack USB ports PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard) Microphone jack VGA port Kensington lock slot (security connector) Parallel port PC card slots IEEE1394 port (on selected models) System-off switch (for resetting computer) Infrared port (on selected models) PC card eject buttons...

  • Page 15: Bottom View

    Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Bottom view Battery Battery latch Expansion RAM cover System RAM cover Port replicator (docking) connector (on selected models) Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside) Startup Guide...

  • Page 16: Status Lights

    Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights Power Battery Caps lock (capital letters) Num lock (numeric keypad) Scroll lock Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive access Startup Guide...

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Computer

    Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Setting Up the Computer To install the battery Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer. Insert the back edge first, as shown, then press down the front edge until the battery latch clicks shut.

  • Page 18: To Connect Ac Power

    Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To connect AC power Plug in the AC adapter, then connect the AC adapter to the rear of the computer. The battery starts charging. CAUTION Use only an HP AC adapter intended for this product, either the adapter that came with the computer or another authorized HP adapter.

  • Page 19: To Connect A Phone Line

    Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To connect a phone line Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in modem. If you prefer, you can instead use a PC card modem or an external modem to connect a phone line. 1.

  • Page 20: To Turn On The Computer

    Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer To turn on the computer Press the blue standby button located above the center of the keyboard. Windows starts automatically. If you are turning on the computer for the first time, go to “To set up Windows,”...

  • Page 21: To Register Your Computer

    Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer 3. If your computer has a modem, check the modem’s country or region settings: • Windows 98: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Modems, then click Dialing Properties. • Windows 2000: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Phone and Modem Options, then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.

  • Page 22: To Reset Your Computer

    Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Note In Windows 2000, if the registration application is launched from a reminder (e.g., from the Microsoft Task Scheduler), it may fail to find a phone number for your country. In this case, double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop and the application will succeed in finding a phone number to register successfully.
  • Page 23 Introducing Your Computer Setting Up the Computer 3. If the computer still does not shut down, insert a pin or straightened paper clip into the system-off switch on the left side of the computer, underneath the PC card eject buttons. 4.

  • Page 25: Using Your Computer

    Using Your Computer Startup Guide...

  • Page 26: Operating The Computer

    Using Your Computer Operating the Computer Operating the Computer To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. Press and hold Fn while pressing the appropriate key.

  • Page 27: To Use The Touch Pad

    Using Your Computer Operating the Computer To use the touch pad The touch pad, a touch-sensitive pointing device that controls the motion and speed of the pointer on the screen, is built into your computer. Pad Lock (touch pad on/off button) Touch pad (pointing device) Scroll up/down toggle Click buttons...
  • Page 28 Using Your Computer Operating the Computer • To scroll up and down, press the top or bottom of the center toggle below the touch pad. • To disable the touch pad, press the Pad Lock button (the amber touch pad indicator turns off).

  • Page 29: Working In Comfort With A Notebook Pc

    Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC You can use your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. The following recommendations should help you work more comfortably. Note that if you are using your portable computer as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
  • Page 30 Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using your mobile computer • Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down.

  • Page 31: Traveling With Your Computer

    Traveling with Your Computer Startup Guide...

  • Page 32: Managing Power Consumption

    Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you are not using your computer, you will want to maximize battery operating time without compromising performance. It is not necessary to turn the computer off in order to reduce power consumption and extend battery life. Windows uses Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to provide manual and automated tools for reducing power consumption.
  • Page 33 Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption CAUTION Make a habit of saving your work before allowing your computer to go into standby mode. If power is interrupted while the computer is in standby mode, information that has not been saved will be lost. Hibernate mode Action Saves the current session to disk, then...
  • Page 34 Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Action Turning off your computer provides maximum power savings. The current session is not saved and unsaved data will be lost. When Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000). -OR- Click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP).

  • Page 35: Using Battery Power

    Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power Using Battery Power You can operate the HP notebook PC on battery power for extended periods, but you should be prepared to save your work and shut down if the battery is low. To check the battery status From the battery status light The battery status light reports the following information:...

  • Page 36: To Respond To A Low-Battery Warning

    Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power From the Windows taskbar The System Tray on the Windows taskbar can display a power icon that provides detailed battery status information (see Windows help for details). The icon looks like a battery when AC is not connected.

  • Page 37: Configuring And Expanding Your Computer

    Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Startup Guide...

  • Page 38: Installing Ram Modules

    Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM Modules Installing RAM Modules The notebook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to two RAM expansion modules. Use HP PC-133 or higher SDRAM modules only. Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips. Handle the RAM module CAUTION only by its three non-connector edges.
  • Page 39 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM Modules 3. Turn the computer over, loosen the screws in the RAM expansion cover (the cover retains the screws), and remove the cover. 4. Insert the RAM expansion module into the connector at about a 30° angle until it’s fully inserted.

  • Page 40: To Remove A Ram Expansion Module

    Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM Modules To remove a RAM expansion module You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure. 1. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). 2.

  • Page 41: Expanding The Hibernate Partition (Windows 98)

    Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Expanding the Hibernate Partition (Windows 98) Expanding the Hibernate Partition (Windows 98) You can create the hibernate partition by booting from the Recovery CD. The partitioning and recovery process takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is completed.

  • Page 43: Service And Support

    Service and Support Startup Guide...

  • Page 44: Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement

    Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories, and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period specified in the Warranty Duration table below. HP Pavilion and Omnibook XE Series Notebooks typically come with a standard one-year warranty.
  • Page 45 Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 6. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 46: Getting Support For Your Hp Notebook Pc

    Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC HP offers a number of ways that you can get technical support for your computer. If you have questions or problems, here are the resources available to you: •...

  • Page 47: To Get Help From The Hp Notebook Web Site

    Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC To get help from the HP notebook web site HP has a web site dedicated to HP notebook owners: www.hp.com/notebooks. This web site contains information about the various HP notebook models, warranties, support, and special promotions.

  • Page 48: To Call Hp For Service And Support

    Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC To call HP for service and support If you are unable to solve a problem with your computer, you can call the HP Customer Care Center. The Customer Care Center will assist you at no charge during the term of the warranty, for warranty-related questions;...
  • Page 49 Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Omnibook XE3 Series Notebooks North America Europe United States +1 (970) 635-1000 Austria +43 (0) 7114 20 1080 Canada +1 (905) 206-4663 Belgium (Dutch) +32 (0) 2 626 8806 Latin America Belgium (French) +32 (0) 2 626 8807 Mexico City...

  • Page 50: Obtaining Repair Service

    Service and Support Obtaining Repair Service Obtaining Repair Service To receive warranty repair service To receive warranty repair service for Omnibook XE3 and Pavilion Notebook Series, contact the appropriate HP Customer Care Center. Check “To call HP for service and support”...

  • Page 51: To Prepare Your Computer For Shipment

    • CDs in the CD player • floppy disks in the floppy disk drive 3. When shipping your computer to Hewlett-Packard, please use the original product packaging or other substantial packaging in order to avoid damage in transit. Make sure to wrap at least three inches of protection around the unit and the courier will put it into one of their boxes.

  • Page 53: Solving Problems With Your Computer

    Solving Problems with Your Computer Startup Guide...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Techniques

    Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Troubleshooting Techniques This section contains solutions to a few common problems and troubleshooting techniques for your HP notebook PC. Here in the Startup Guide, you will find suggestions about situations that might occur when you cannot access information on your computer.

  • Page 55: Keyboard, Touch Pad, And Mouse Problems

    Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems If the touch pad is difficult to control • Customize the touch pad by modifying Mouse properties: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse (Windows XP).

  • Page 56: Power And Battery Problems

    Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Power and battery problems If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the AC adapter or insert a newly charged battery. If the computer keeps beeping •...

  • Page 57: Startup Problems

    Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Startup problems If the computer doesn’t respond when you turn it on • Connect the AC adapter. • Slide the power switch to try turning on the unit. • Reset the computer by inserting a straightened paper clip into the system-off switch on the left side of the computer.

  • Page 58: Testing Hardware Operation

    Solving Problems with Your Computer Testing Hardware Operation Testing Hardware Operation The e-Diagtools program included with your computer provides two levels of testing: • Automated testing using the basic hardware test. • Advanced testing using individual hardware tests. The tests are designed to run after the system reboots. This ensures that the computer will be in a predictable state, so the diagnostic program can properly test the hardware components.
  • Page 59 Solving Problems with Your Computer Testing Hardware Operation 9. Select and run the appropriate tests. Tests are listed only for detected hardware. Press the following keys to run tests: Enter Runs the highlighted test. F5 or Marks or unmarks the highlighted test. Space Marks or unmarks all tests in the current menu.

  • Page 60: Recovering And Reinstalling Software

    Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can use the Recovery CD to recover an original build. If you need to recover a specific application, you can reinstall the software directly from your hard drive; for instructions, see “To recover an application”...
  • Page 61 Solving Problems with Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. If you install the factory software, the recovery process can take up to 15 minutes. If you want to create the hibernate partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced and select not to install the operating system.

  • Page 63: Specifications And Regulatory Information

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Startup Guide...

  • Page 64: Hardware And Software Specifications

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Software Specifications Hardware and Software Specifications You will find detailed information about your computer's hardware and software specifications in the Reference Guide. Because we are constantly improving our products, the specifications shown below are subject to change. For the latest specifications, go to the HP notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks).

  • Page 65: Safety Information

    To purchase a power cord (including one for a country not listed below) or a replacement AC adapter, contact your local Hewlett-Packard dealer or sales office. For any power cord with a fused plug, if you have to replace the fuse, be sure to install an approved fuse.

  • Page 66: Battery Safety

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Battery safety Note The following batteries are compatible only with selected HP notebook computers: – HP F2109/NiMH – HP F2024A/LiIon 9-cell – HP F2193/LiIon 6-cell While your computer may be shipped with any of these batteries, only the HP F2024A/LiIon 9-cell battery is available as a replacement after purchasing your notebook.

  • Page 67: Laser Safety

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Laser safety The CD-ROM and DVD drives used with the HP notebook PC are certified as Class 1 laser devices according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1).

  • Page 68: Regulatory Information

    This section presents information that shows how the HP notebook PC complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the computer not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the HP notebook PC in these regions.

  • Page 69: Canada

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Responsible Party: Hewlett-Packard Company Manager of Corporate Product Regulations 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304, U.S.A. +1 (650) 857-1501 declares that the product Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name:...

  • Page 70: European Union

    Contact your equipment supplier if it is necessary to use the equipment on a different telephone network. For further product support, contact Hewlett-Packard at the phone numbers provided in your Reference Guide. Belgium: For outdoor usage only channels 10 (2457 MHz) and 11 (2462 MHz) is allowed.

  • Page 71: Japan

    JATE approval number: A00-0143JP, A00-0434JP Name of Equipment: T18M038.00, T18N040.00 Russia Продукт сертифицирован в системе ГОСТ Р Модем сертифицирован в системе ЭЛЕКТРОСВЯЗЬ International Products sold internationally by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed on the following pages. Startup Guide...

  • Page 72: Startup Guide

    Information: and carries the CE marking accordingly. [1] The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer peripherals. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 73: Index

    Index ergonomics, 29 AC adapter memory connecting, 18 factory software installing, 38 location, 14 restoring, 60 microphone floppy disk drive jack location, 14 access light, 16 location, 12 battery location, 14 modem installing, 17 Fn key, 26 built-in, 19 latch, 15 port location, 12 location, 15 mouse...
  • Page 74 port location, 14 entering, 32 hard disk drive, 54 power status lights, 20 keyboard, 55 resuming from, 32 mouse, 55 Quick Start sheet, 11 when used, 32 power, 56 startup, troubleshooting, 57 startup, 57 status lights touch pad, 55 battery, 35 installing, 38 location, 12, 16 Recovery CD...

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