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6 Dec 2000
This file contains the most up-to-date information on the following topics:
Sources of Information about the HP notebook computer and Windows
Precautions
SXGA+ Resolution on 15-Inch Displays
Booting from a Floppy Disk or CD
Docking with a Pavilion Notebook
Serial Mouse Problems
Using an Older Microsoft Mouse Model
Changing Smart CPU Mode
Caution: Choosing a Modem Cable
Trying to Make a Modem Connection
Using AOL 5.0 Software
Using a CD-RW Module with a Docking System
Windows Millennium
Hibernating
Signing Up on the Internet (Windows ME and 98)
Docking with a USB Mouse or Keyboard
Windows 95/98
Energy Star Feature for Display Timeout
Changing Display Settings
Playing DVDs
Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer (Windows 95 Only)
Microphone Mute
Using an LS-120 Drive (Windows 95 Only)
Using an LS-120 Drive and a Floppy Drive
Choosing Power Management Timeouts (Windows 95 Only)
Maintaining Power Management (Windows 98 Only)
Suspending while Using Infrared (Windows 95 Only)
Using Media Player (Windows 95)
Using VirusScan without a Floppy Drive
Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System.
Windows 2000
TopTools for Windows 2000
Software and Drivers for Windows 2000
Using the Scroll Button
Running the Tour of Windows 2000
Using VirusScan with a Network Connection
Using Dual Display Mode
Resuming from Hibernation
Creating a Boot Disk
Windows NT
Restoring Operation under Windows NT
Setting Up the Internal LAN Adapter
Standby Mode and the F1477A Docking System
Using PC Cards
Installing VirusScan and Card Executive
Installing the Service Pack for Windows NT 4.0
Matching the Keyboard and Driver
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Summary of Contents for HP Pavilion N6190
- Page 1 6 Dec 2000 This file contains the most up-to-date information on the following topics: Sources of Information about the HP notebook computer and Windows Precautions SXGA+ Resolution on 15-Inch Displays Booting from a Floppy Disk or CD Docking with a Pavilion Notebook...
- 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 Some new models have the hard disk drive as the first boot device to minimize startup time. If you want to boot from a floppy disk or CD, reboot the computer and press ESC when you see the HP logo and prompt, then select the floppy drive or CD-ROM/DVD drive as the temporary boot device.
- Page 4 3. Save and exit the Setup utility. Changing Smart CPU Mode Smart CPU Mode is initially enabled in BIOS Setup. This setting allows the computer to conserve power when it's running on battery power. This doesn't significantly affect performance in most situations. However, if you notice slower performance for certain applications while running on battery power, try disabling Smart CPU Mode in BIOS Setup (press F2 during boot).
- Page 5 For a computer that doesn't come with a DVD drive, if you want to play DVD movies, we recommend using the HP F2015A DVD accessory. If DVDs do not play smoothly on battery power, try connecting the ac adapter. If this fixes the problem, Smart CPU mode may be affecting performance on battery power.
- Page 6 Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1 was installed when you started your computer for the first time. However, only the standard Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 files have been installed, including the Internet Explorer 4.01 browser and Outlook Express. For a complete installation of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP1 on your computer, including all applets and tools, run the "Internet Explorer 4.0 Active Setup"...
- Page 7 If you have Agate hot-swap software installed, and you remove an LS-120 drive and insert a floppy drive, the floppy drive may be detected as an LS-120 drive by the computer. This situation can cause the computer to stop responding if you try to remove the floppy drive. Shut down and restart the computer to activate the floppy drive.
- Page 8 Windows 2000 TopTools for Windows 2000 If HP TopTools is not available on your computer, you can download the software from the HP Customer Care website, www.hp.com/go/support. Software and Drivers for Windows 2000 To get the latest software and drivers for Windows 2000, check the HP Customer Care website, www.hp.com/go/support.
- Page 9 Running the Tour of Windows 2000 In the Getting Started window, you can click Discover Windows for a tour of Windows 2000. When you're prompted to insert the CD, click Cancel and type c:\tour to start the tour. Using VirusScan with a Network Connection If you connect to a network using a logon that's different from your Windows logon, you may get an error message from VirusScan each time you connect.
- Page 10 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 11 If you get an error message about the IDE driver while trying to install Mediamatics DVD software, you should check to see if Piixide.inf is on your hard disk in the c:\hp\Drivers\Piix4 directory. If this file is not present, download the Windows NT IDE driver from the Customer Care website (www.hp.com/go/support).
- Page 12 * Before undocking, you may need to shut down the computer. - For Windows 95 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 -...