HP OmniBook 6100 Information
Hp omnibook 6100: release note
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- Reference manual (173 pages) ,
- Startup manual (79 pages) ,
- Manual (225 pages)
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2 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
Using Wireless LAN
Using an External Monitor
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
Playing DVD Movies
Using a TV as a Monitor
Using AOL 5.0 Software
Using a CD-RW Module with a Docking System
Windows 98
Swapping Plug-In Modules
Using the Infrared Port
Maintaining Power Management
Using a Video Card in the F1477 Docking System.
Windows 2000
Changing the Refresh Rate for an External Monitor
Using the Volume Controls
Booting from a Network
Reinstalling HP One-Touch
Using VirusScan with a Network Connection
Windows XP
Using an External Keyboard
Using Wireless LAN Connections
Using an Internet Proxy Server
Windows NT
Restoring Operation under Windows NT
Standby Mode and the F1477 Docking System
Using PC Cards
Installing VirusScan and Card Executive
Installing the Service Pack for Windows NT 4.0
Matching the Keyboard and Driver
Using Media Player
Dr. Watson Errors during Software Installation
Best Practices for Using Your HP Notebook Computer
Physical Care
General Use
Sources of Information
* The printed Startup Guide introduces the notebook computer and shows you the basics. It also contains
troubleshooting information.
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Summary of Contents for HP OmniBook 6100
- Page 1 2 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 Using Wireless LAN Using an External Monitor Removing the Hard Disk Drive Playing DVD Movies Using a TV as a Monitor Using AOL 5.0 Software...
- Page 2 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 3 * When playing DVD movies on battery power, you should make sure your processor runs at optimum speed for movies. In Windows 98 or 2000, set the SpeedStep setting to Max Performance. In Windows XP, use Power Options in Control Panel to select the Portable/Laptop power scheme. Using a TV as a Monitor If you attach a TV to the S-video port and part of your Windows desktop extends beyond the edges of the TV screen, try reducing the size of your desktop to 1024 x 768 resolution or lower.
- 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 To avoid this, you should shut down the computer completely before rebooting. 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.
- Page 6 With Windows XP, you probably will not have problems setting up wireless encryption using passphrases or hexadecimal keys. Therefore, the encryption key converter is not present in the Start menu. If you want to use the key converter, run c:\hp\drivers\wireless\aeiwlwep.exe. Using an Internet Proxy Server If you set up an Internet connection that uses a LAN proxy server, you should enable the option for bypassing the proxy server for local addresses.
- Page 7 Reinstalling the Service Pack for Windows NT 4.0 A recent Service Pack is installed by default in the original HP software. It is located on Recovery CD in the root directory \NT4_SPX, where X shows you the Service Pack number on your computer. Follow these steps if you need to install it again: 1.
- Page 8 For more information about the Dr. Watson utility, see the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com. Best Practices for Using Your HP Notebook Computer The following are recommendations on how to maintain your notebook computer during everyday use, as well as how to prevent potential physical damage or data loss.
- Page 9 * Before undocking, you may need to shut down the computer. - For 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 -...