Page 1 HP OmniBook 500 Corporate Evaluator’s 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 Notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read the Software License Agreement before proceeding. Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment. Rights in the software are offered only 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: Table Of Contents
Contents Introducing the Notebook Computer ................11 Taking Inventory ......................12 What’s in the Box? ....................12 Software bundled on your computer..............13 To buy accessories....................13 To find more information ..................14 Identifying Parts of the Computer ................15 Front View......................15 Back View ......................16 Bottom View ......................16 Status Lights ......................17 Expansion Base –...
Page 6 To lock the hard disk drive ..................42 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC..............43 Taking Care of Your Computer...................45 To protect your hard disk drive ................45 To maintain your computer ...................45 To safeguard your data ..................46 To extend the life of the display ................46 To get the most from your batteries...............47 To clean your computer ..................47 Traveling with Your Computer ..................49...
Page 7 To install modem support ..................103 To install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet adapter support .......105 To install pointing stick support ................105 To install Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI) .......107 To install the Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Applet ........107 To install the OneTouch utility................108 To install USB FDD support ................108...
Page 8 To install Direct X version 7.0a................116 To install audio support ..................116 To install integrated IDE support ................116 To install modem support ..................117 To install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet adapter support .......119 To install pointing stick support ................119 To install the Intel® SpeedStep™ utility.............120 To install the Softex BayManager utility.............120 To install USB FDD support ................121 To install software patches ..................121...
Page 9 To get help from the web..................170 To contact the HP Customer Care Center............170 To receive repair service..................173 To prepare your computer for shipment ..............173 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement............174 Specifications and Regulatory Information ..............177 Hardware Specifications....................178 Modem Reference Information .................181 Modem Reference (3Com) ..................181 Safety Information.....................186...
Page 11: Introducing The Notebook Computer
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Page 12: Taking Inventory
Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing. Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. Your computer has several features that make it convenient to use: •...
Page 13: Software Bundled On Your Computer
Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory Software bundled on your computer Your HP Notebook PC includes various preinstalled software. The specific software may differ depending on the model. Software Function HP One-Touch Opens an application, a document, or a web site with a single keystroke, even if the computer isn’t running.
Page 14: To Find More Information
Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory To find more information The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related products. Source Description and Location Startup Guide This printed manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information.
Page 15: Identifying Parts Of The Computer
Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. Latch for opening the computer. 10. Hard disk drive. 2. Left and right One-Touch buttons (programmable). 11. Audio-off button and audio-off light. 3. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation. 12.
Page 16: Back View
Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Back View 17. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 21. LAN port (on certain models). 18. Universal serial bus ports (USB). 22. AC adapter jack. 19. External monitor port. 23. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 20.
Page 17: Status Lights
Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity. 1. Power mode. • Green: the computer is on (even if the display is off). • Amber: the computer is in Standby mode. •...
Page 18 Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active (Fn+F9). (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.) 3. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys—otherwise, cursor control is active.
Page 19: Expansion Base - Front
Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Expansion Base – Front 1. Docking connector. 8. CD player controls: previous track, play/pause, stop, next track, volume. 2. Status panel. 9. Right plug-in module bay. Used with CD player 3. Status panel button. controls.
Page 20: Expansion Base - Back
Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Expansion Base – Back 15. Universal serial bus ports (USB). 19. External monitor port. 16. S-video (TV out) port. 20. PS/2 mouse port. 17. Serial port (COM1). 21. PS/2 keyboard port. 18.
Page 21: Setting Up Your Computer
Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics web site, www.hp.com/ergo.
Page 22 Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery If you’re operating on battery power, you don’t need to shut down Windows to swap batteries. 1. Plug in the AC adapter, or turn off the computer: click Start, Shut Down, then click Standby, Hibernate, or Shut down.
Page 23: Step 2 - Connect Ac Power
Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 2 – Connect AC power CAUTION Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter). Using any other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual).
Page 24: Step 3 - Connect A Phone Line
Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 – Connect a phone line If your computer does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if you prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem. 1.
Page 25: Step 5 - Set Up Windows
Registering your computer does the following: • Records your ownership of the computer with Hewlett-Packard and provides access to service, support, and information. • Records your ownership of the Windows 98 operating system with Microsoft. If you have Windows 2000, please contact Microsoft separately to register the operating system.
Page 26: To Connect The Floppy Disk Drive
Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer • Windows 2000: You are not prompted to register, but you can do so by modem by double-clicking the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop, or by clicking the Register link in the Windows 2000 welcome screen. Make sure the phone line is connected and follow the onscreen instructions.
Page 27: To Reset The Computer
Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To reset the computer Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, and will not let you turn the computer off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed. 1.
Page 29: Using Your Computer
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Page 30: Operating Your Computer
Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer Operating Your Computer You can start and stop your computer using its blue sleep button. However, at certain times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time. To start and stop the computer Power mode To enter this mode...
Page 31: To Change The Boot Device
Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To change the boot device The computer normally boots from its internal hard disk. You can also boot the computer from a floppy disk drive connected to a USB port, an external drive in an expansion base module bay, or an internal network interface card (NIC).
Page 32 Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer • To open an application, move the pointer over the icon and double-click the left button. • To make menu selections, move the pointer to the menu item and click the left button. • To open the shortcut menu for an item, move the pointer over the item and click the right button.
Page 33: To Use The Fn Hot Keys
Using Your Computer Operating Your 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. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.
Page 34: To Use The One-Touch Buttons
Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To use the One-Touch buttons Your computer includes two One-Touch buttons that can start any application or open a document or web site with a single press. • Press the One-Touch button to open the corresponding application, document, or web site.
Page 35: To Use The Embedded Keypad
Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the current application. This is the same menu that appears when you right-click while pointing at the application. This key combination Does this Windows key+E Runs Windows Explorer.
Page 36: To Adjust The Display
Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer • For a character in the lower-right corner of a key, press and hold ALT GR to type the character. 1. Shifted. 2. Unshifted. 3. ALT GR. To adjust the display Changing the brightness •...
Page 37: To Adjust The Volume
Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To adjust the volume From the computer • To increase the volume, press the rear half of the volume control on the right side of the computer. –or– Press Fn+UP ARROW. • To decrease the volume, press the front half of the volume control. –or–...
Page 38: To Change Computer Settings For A Presentation
Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To change computer settings for a presentation When you show a presentation to an audience, you’ll often want to adjust some of your video and power settings for the show. You can easily do this with HP Presentation Ready, an application that automatically adjusts your computer for slide shows and similar presentations, and also opens the presentation itself.
Page 39: To Use A Multimedia Expansion Base
Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To use a multimedia expansion base The multimedia expansion base provides connections for peripheral devices that you can leave in place whenever you remove the computer from your desk. Instead of disconnecting and reconnecting the devices, you can simply undock and dock the computer.
Page 40: Securing Your Computer
Using Your Computer Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer To set up password protection You can protect your computer from access by another user when you set up password protection, which is available through Windows and through the BIOS Setup utility. For complete protection, set passwords in Windows and through BIOS Setup.
Page 41: To Attach A Security Cable
Using Your Computer Securing Your Computer To attach a security cable Your computer includes a built-in connector you can use to secure the computer with a cable and a lock (such as the Kensington MicroSaver lock system, available at many computer stores).
Page 42: To Set Pc Identification
Using Your Computer Securing Your Computer To set PC identification You must have administrator password authority to set a PC identification number. 1. If you have not already installed HP TopTools, do so now—see “To set up TopTools” on page 91. 2.
Page 43: Working In Comfort With A Notebook Pc
Using Your Computer Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For more information about reducing your risk, visit our ergonomics web site at www.hp.com/ergo—or see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library.
Page 44 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 45: Taking Care Of Your Computer
Using Your Computer Taking Care of Your Computer Taking Care of Your Computer Use the following recommendations to maintain your computer during everyday use and prevent potential physical damage or data loss. To protect your hard disk drive Hard disk drives, as well as other internal components, are not indestructible and can be damaged by inappropriate handling and operation.
Page 46: To Safeguard Your Data
Using Your Computer Taking Care of Your Computer To safeguard your data • Do not use the pointing stick or activate any other device that interrupts operation while the system is starting or stopping. • Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, tape, CD-R, or network drives. •...
Page 47: To Get The Most From Your Batteries
Using Your Computer Taking Care of Your Computer To get the most from your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for long periods. If you have more than one, rotate them. • If you normally use AC power, make a practice of using the battery as your power source at least once a week.
Page 49: Traveling With Your Computer
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Page 50: Managing Power Consumption
Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you’re running your computer on battery power, you will want to maximize operating time without compromising performance. Your computer is designed to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without needing to turn it off. •...
Page 51 Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption CAUTION Make a habit of saving your work before allowing your computer to enter Standby mode. If power is interrupted while the computer is in Standby mode, any information that was not saved will be lost. The computer can also enter Hibernate mode if battery power reaches a critically low level.
Page 52: To Manage Power Manually
Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption You can also customize SpeedStep to best suit your working environment. • To set the speed used by the processor at boot, change the Intel SpeedStep Mode setting in the BIOS Setup Power menu—see “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 86.
Page 53: Using Battery Power
Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power Using Battery Power To check battery status The computer contains one battery: the main battery. An expansion base can contain one or two secondary batteries in the module bays. From the battery charge light The main battery charge light on the front of the computer shows whether the computer’s main battery is charging or fully charged—see “Status Lights”...
Page 54: To Respond To A Low-Battery Warning
Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power To respond to a low-battery warning The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. If you do not restore power within a short time, the computer then goes into Hibernate mode.
Page 55: To Add Additional Batteries
Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power To add additional batteries You can install a secondary battery in either or both of the expansion base’s plug-in module bays. See “Using Plug-In Modules” on page 63 for information about installing plug-in modules. To maximize battery operating time Follow these suggestions to make your battery’s power last as long as possible.
Page 57: Making Connections
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Page 58: Using An Expansion Base
Making Connections Using an Expansion Base Using an Expansion Base The multimedia expansion base enhances your computer’s capabilities as a portable computer system. It provides space for additional drives and batteries, as well as expanded multimedia performance. The expansion base also makes your computer more convenient for desktop use. By making a single connection—docking your computer into the base—you get easy access to these devices: •...
Page 59: To Dock The Computer
Making Connections Using an Expansion Base To dock the computer 1. For desktop use, plug the AC adapter into the expansion base. For portable use, you can use power from the computer’s battery or from a secondary plug-in battery module in the expansion base. Note Use the AC adapter that comes with your computer.
Page 60: To Undock The Computer
Making Connections Using an Expansion Base To undock the computer 1. Important: Close any files that reside on network drives or module drives in the expansion base. 2. Press the undock switch on the right side of the expansion base. –or–...
Page 61: To Use The Status Panel
Making Connections Using an Expansion Base To use the status panel The expansion base’s status panel can show the time and date, the docking status, the status of the CD player built into the expansion base, and the status of secondary batteries in the expansion base.
Page 62 Making Connections Using an Expansion Base • Percent charge remaining for the battery in the left bay (if present). • Percent charge remaining for the battery in the right bay (if present). AC power, battery indicators, and docking status are always shown. 1.
Page 63: Using Plug-In Modules
Making Connections Using Plug-In Modules Using Plug-In Modules You can use any compatible plug-in module with the multimedia expansion base’s module bays, such as: • CD-ROM or DVD drive. • LS-120 or Zip drive. • CD read/write drive. • Second hard drive. •...
Page 64 Making Connections Using Plug-In Modules CAUTION Before disconnecting a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or any other type of drive, you must either stop the drive using the icon in the taskbar or shut down the computer—otherwise, you could lose data. Exception: for Windows 98, you must shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a hard disk drive.
Page 65: To Insert Or Remove A Cd Or Dvd
Making Connections Using Plug-In Modules 3. Press the button on the module release latch, and slide the latch toward the front of the expansion base. 4. Grasp the module and pull it out. 5. Slide the new plug-in module into the computer until it clicks into place. 6.
Page 66: To Play Audio Cds
Making Connections Using Plug-In Modules 2. Place the CD into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down to seat it on the spindle. –or– Remove the CD. 3. Slide the tray back into the module to close it. If your expansion base loses power, or if you have removed the CD-ROM or DVD module from the base, you can manually open the drive to remove a CD.
Page 67: To Play Dvd Movies
Making Connections Using Plug-In Modules 1. Multimedia power switch (and indicator light)—turns the CD player on and off. Works only when the computer is turned off, in Standby or Hibernate mode, or not docked. 2. Previous track. 3. Play/Pause. 4. Stop (when computer is on), or Stop/Eject (when computer is off, in Standby or Hibernate mode, or not docked).
Page 68: Using The Modem
Making Connections Using the Modem Using the Modem If your computer has a modem port, you can connect your modem to a telephone line and communicate with other computers throughout the world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages, and use your PC to send and receive faxes. Your computer contains several software programs that work with your modem: •...
Page 69 Making Connections Using the Modem 3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter. 4. Check your modem’s country or region settings: •...
Page 70: To Connect To The Internet
Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). In some countries, Hewlett-Packard provides easy Internet signup so that you can connect quickly to an ISP.
Page 71: To Disconnect From The Internet
Making Connections Using the Modem To disconnect from the Internet You remain connected to the Internet until you shut down the computer, disconnect the phone line from the computer, or give a command to hang up the connection. • Double-click the connect icon in the taskbar, and click Disconnect. To dial in to a network You can use the modem to dial in to a LAN (local area network) that supports dial-in connections.
Page 72 Making Connections Using the Modem For Windows 98, open Modems in Control Panel. On the General tab, click Properties, then on the Connection tab click Advanced. You can type AT commands in the space for extra settings. For Windows 2000, open Phone and Modem Options in Control Panel. On the Modems tab, click Properties.
Page 73: To Send And Receive E-Mail
Making Connections Using the Modem To send and receive e-mail Sending and receiving e-mail requires an e-mail account with an Internet Service Provider or with your company’s communications system. If you are using AOL, e-mail services are part of your AOL service. For another ISP, you can use Outlook Express (included with your computer) or an e-mail system of your choice.
Page 74: To Send And Receive Faxes (Windows 98)
Making Connections Using the Modem To send and receive faxes (Windows 98) Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection—you don’t need an Internet connection. You can use the modem and fax software to send and receive faxes on your computer. QuickLink fax software is included with Windows 98 on the hard disk.
Page 75: To Send And Receive Faxes (Windows 2000)
Making Connections Using the Modem To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000) Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection—you don’t need an Internet connection. You can use the modem and fax software to send and receive faxes on your computer. Fax software is built into Windows 2000. To set up for faxing 1.
Page 76: Connecting To A Lan
Making Connections Connecting to a LAN Connecting to a LAN If your computer model has a LAN port, you can use it to connect to a local area network (LAN). This gives you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet.
Page 77: Connecting Pc Cards
Making Connections Connecting PC Cards Connecting PC Cards The computer’s PC Card slot is available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities of the computer. The computer supports standard Type II PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). The slot also supports Zoomed Video, which allows a Zoomed Video card to show high- quality multimedia presentations.
Page 78 Making Connections Connecting PC Cards Removing a PC Card CAUTION Before removing a PC Card, you must either use the PC Card or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar or shut down the computer. Otherwise, you could lose data. 1. Before removing the card, click the PC Card or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar, then click Stop.
Page 79: Connecting External Devices
Making Connections Connecting External Devices Connecting External Devices To identify connectors for external devices The diagrams below shows the connectors for external devices on the computer and expansion base. Note Before you connect any device, check its documentation to see if you need to make any settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it.
Page 80: To Use An External Monitor
Making Connections Connecting External Devices 2. S-video (TV out) port. 3. Serial port (COM1). 4. Parallel port (LPT1). 5. External monitor port. 6. PS/2 mouse port. 7. PS/2 keyboard port. 8. LAN port. To use an external monitor Connecting an external monitor 1.
Page 81: To Connect A Printer Or Other Parallel Device
Making Connections Connecting External Devices The internal display supports settings of up to 1024 × 768 resolution with 16M colors (24-or 32-bit). For a high-resolution external monitor, the computer supports 1280 × 1024 resolution with 16M colors (24-bit for Celeron models, 32-bit for Pentium models) at 85 Hz max. refresh rate.
Page 82: To Connect An External Keyboard Or Mouse
Making Connections Connecting External Devices To connect an external keyboard or mouse • Plug a USB mouse or keyboard into a USB port on the computer or expansion base. –or– Plug a PS/2 mouse or keyboard into a PS/2 port on the expansion base. The pointing stick is normally disabled while an external PS/2 mouse is connected.
Page 83: To Connect An Audio Device
Making Connections Connecting External Devices To connect an audio device Your computer includes a built-in microphone (in front of the right hinge) that you can use to record voice, sound, and music. You can also plug in headphones, external speakers, an external microphone, or—if docked—a stereo input source (such as a CD player).
Page 84 Making Connections Connecting External Devices –or– 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display. 2. On the Settings tab, click Advanced. 3. On the Displays tab, activate the TV output. Corporate Evaluator’s Guide...
Page 85: Configuring And Expanding Your Computer
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Page 86: Using The Bios Setup Utility
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the computer’s system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your computer to your individual work needs.
Page 87 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Using the BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu Setting Description Default BIOS Revision Shows the current version of the computer’s BIOS (version Detected FA.M1.00 at initial release). automatically. Exp. Base BIOS Shows the current version of the expansion base’s BIOS Detected Revision* (version FP.M1.00 at initial release).
Page 88 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Using the BIOS Setup Utility System Devices Menu Setting Description Default PS/2 Pointing Devices Automatically disables the internal pointing devices when an Auto external PS/2 mouse is connected. External Fn Key Sets whether left CTRL+left ALT on an external keyboard is Enabled interpreted as the Fn key.
Page 89 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Using the BIOS Setup Utility Resume* Sets whether a user password is required when resuming Enabled from Standby or Hibernate mode. Requires the administrator password for changes. (Windows 98 only.) Undock* Sets whether a user password is required when undocking Disabled the computer.
Page 90 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Using the BIOS Setup Utility Resume On Serial Ring Sets whether the system resumes if it receives a ring signal. Enabled Resume On Time of Day Sets whether the system resumes at a defined time of day. Disabled Resume Time Sets the 24-hour time when the system resumes if Resume...
Page 91: Using Toptools
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Using TopTools Using TopTools HP TopTools is for network managers and administrators who are responsible for managing computer systems. It offers configuration and security options that allow you to check which hardware and software components are installed on your computer and how well they are working.
Page 92: Installing Additional Ram
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional RAM Your computer has no memory (RAM) built in, but has two slots for RAM modules: the system RAM slot beneath the keyboard (which contains a module installed at the factory), and an expansion slot on the bottom of the unit.
Page 93: To Remove A Ram Expansion Module
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing Additional RAM Note For Windows 98, if you increase your computer’s memory to more than 512 MB, the computer will not be able to hibernate unless you also increase the size of the Utility partition on the hard disk—see “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk”...
Page 94 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing Additional RAM 1. If your computer is docked, undock it. 2. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down. 3. Important: Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 4. Remove the plastic panel above the keyboard (containing the power button and keyboard status lights).
Page 95 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing Additional RAM 7. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM module by pressing them outward, so that the free edge of the module pops up. 8. Pull the module out of the connector. 9.
Page 96: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2.
Page 97: To Prepare A New Hard Disk Drive
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 2. Notice that the hard drive has a pin connector attachment at one end. Carefully remove this connector from the end of the drive. Work alternately at each end so that the connector slides off evenly without bending the connector pins.
Page 98 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 8. Double-click My Computer. 9. Right-click the new hard disk drive (it may be drive D), then click Format. Follow the instructions that appear. Windows 2000 1. Install the hard drive module. 2.
Page 99: Using Windows 2000
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Page 100: Installing Retail Windows 2000
Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional comes factory-installed on your HP Notebook. The following procedure will install a retail version of Windows 2000 Professional. If you install a retail version of Windows 2000, you will need to manually install specific drivers on the HP Notebook.
Page 101: To Install Retail Windows 2000 Professional
7. When message “Hibernation partition successfully created” appears on screen, press the reset button on the notebook. A diagnostic partition has now been created, and Hewlett-Packard’s hardware diagnostics software has been placed on this partition. To use this hardware diagnostics software in the future, press F10 during boot of the system.
Page 102: To Install Video Support
Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 10. Enter a computer name and an Administrator password. Confirm the Administrator password then click Next. (The password is used to administer User IDs and Windows NT security. The computer name is used by other computers on the network to access your computer.) 11.
Page 103: To Install Audio Support
Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 To install audio support The audio drivers are contained in the \HP\DRIVERS\W2K\AUDIO subdirectory. To install or upgrade the audio drivers: 1. Run ESSETUP.EXE from the \HP\DRIVERS\W2K\AUDIO directory. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the drivers. 3.
Page 104 Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 4. Click Next. 5. Click "Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver," and click Next. 6. Double-click Modems. 7. Click "Have Disk." Browse to the \HP\DRIVERS\W2K\MODEM\PCIMODEM, and double-click WDXJBAA.INF.
Page 105: To Install 3Com 10/100 Mini Pci Ethernet Adapter Support
Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 11. Click Next. 12. Click Finish and close the Device Manager. To install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet adapter support The LAN drivers are contained in the \HP\DRIVERS\W2K\LAN subdirectory. To install the driver: 1.
Page 106 Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 2. Logon. 3. Double-click the My Computer icon. 4. Open the Control Panel folder. 5. Open the System control panel. 6. Click the Hardware tab. 7. Click Device Manager... 8. Double-click on “Mice and other pointing devices”. 9.
Page 107: To Install Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (Hpci)
• The Rewind, Play/Pause, Stop, and FForward button controls for a Music CD-ROM on the HP Notebook. To install the Windows 2000 Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface: 1. Run the SETUP.EXE program from the \HP\DRIVERS\W2K\HPCI directory on the Recovery CD.
Page 108: To Install The Onetouch Utility
Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 4. Click FINISH to reboot your computer. (Upon successful installation, a SpeedStep™ icon appears on the bottom right corner of the taskbar.) To install the OneTouch utility This utility enables the support for the OneTouch buttons above the keyboard as well as the multimedia buttons on the front of your HP Notebook.
Page 109: Windows 2000 Power Management
Using Windows 2000 Installing Retail Windows 2000 Windows 2000 Power Management You may want to change the default power management settings in Windows 2000. The BIOS Power Management settings are ignored if ACPI is activated. To configure the power management do the following: 1.
Page 111: Using Windows 98
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Page 112: Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 98 Second Edition comes factory-installed on your HP Notebook. The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows 98 Second Edition. If you install a retail version of Windows 98 Second Edition, you need to manually install HP Notebook-specific drivers.
Page 113: To Prepare For Software Installation
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition To prepare for software installation Create a support Utility disk for use during installation. You will need a computer with a working Windows operating system to make a support utility disk. 1.
Page 114: To Install Retail Windows 98 Second Edition
A hibernation partition and a C: partition has been created and formatted for you. Hewlett-Packard’s HW diagnostics software has been placed on the hibernation partition. To use this HW diagnostics software in the future, press F10 during boot of the system.
Page 115: To Install Video Support
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition 8. Choose Portable on the Setup Options screen, then click Next. 9. Enter the appropriate User Information, then click Next. 10. Select “Install The Most Common Components (recommended)”, then click Next. 11.
Page 116: To Install Direct X Version 7.0A
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition The driver will be installed after the system is rebooted. Upon successful installation, an ATI icon appears on the bottom right corner of the taskbar. To install Direct X version 7.0a 1.
Page 117: To Install Modem Support
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition 4. Double-click on Hard Disk Controllers 5. Click on Standard Dual PCI IDE Controller 6. Click Remove. 7. Click Yes to restart your computer. To install modem support If you have an HP Notebook equipped with an internal modem you will need to identify which modem was supplied in order to install the appropriate driver.
Page 118 Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition 7. Browse to the modem driver directory: \HP\DRIVERS\W98\MODEM\PCIMODEM. 8. Choose “3Com V.90 MPCI Modem 556B” and click Next. 9. Click Next to install the drivers. 10. Click Finish and restart the computer. To install the 3Com 56K V.90 Mini PCI Modem drivers If you have installed retail Windows 98, and your HP Notebook contains a built-in 3Com 56K V.90 Mini PCI Modem, you need to install the modem drivers.
Page 119: To Install 3Com 10/100 Mini Pci Ethernet Adapter Support
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition To install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet adapter support The LAN drivers are contained in the \HP\DRIVERS\W98\LAN directory on the HP Windows 98 Recovery CD. To install the driver: 1. Make sure that the 3Com network adapter is connected to the network. 2.
Page 120: To Install The Intel® Speedstep™ Utility
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition 9. Click Update Driver..10. Click Next. 11. Click “Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location” and click Next. 12. Click Have Disk. 13. Browse or enter the full path of the \HP\DRIVERS\W98\TRACKPNT directory and select the TP4SETUP.INF file and click OK.
Page 121: To Install Usb Fdd Support
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition 1. Double-click on setup.exe located in \HP\DRIVERS\W98\BAYMGR directory. 2. Follow the setup instructions. 3. Click Finish to restart your computer. To install USB FDD support The USB FDD drivers are in the \HP\DRIVERS\W98\FLOPPY directory on the HP Windows 98 Recovery CD.
Page 122 Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition 3. Click Yes to accept agreement. Patch will install. 4. Click No when prompted to reboot. 5. Repeat the proceedure for number 6, 7, and 8. in this section 6. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\W98\QFE-DOCKING-247177\247177US8.exe 7.
Page 123: Using Windows Nt 4.0
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Page 124: Installing Windows Nt 4.0
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 To install retail Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack 6a The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows NT 4.0 and configures the appropriate device drivers. It is also recommended to use Service Pack 6a. If you use an earlier Service Pack and experience issues, please update to Service Pack 6a.
Page 125: Requirements
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 • Install IDE support. • Install pointing stick support. • Install integrated LAN support. • Install mobile enhancements. • Disable automatic CD-ROM detection. • Install Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Applet. • Install the Euro Key patch. Requirements •...
Page 126: To Install Retail Windows Nt 4.0
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 3. Click Continue to enter the menu. 4. Click Advanced. 5. Select the option “Do not load operating system”. 6. Choose the size of your hibernation partition, default (recommended) is 512MB. Your hibernation partition size should reflect the amount of RAM (ultimate) in your system.
Page 127 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 14. Press Enter to accept the HW detected by NT Setup. 15. In the list of existing partitions select the unpartitioned space and press “C” to create a partition. 16. Backspace over the numbers in field next to “Create partition size of (in MB)” and type the number 2048.
Page 128: To Install Hp Mobile Expansion Base Support
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 34. Click Next to start “Installing Windows NT Networking”. 35. Choose “Do not connect this computer to a network at this time”. Windows NT networking will be installed at a later time. Click Next to continue. 36.
Page 129: To Install Video Support
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 3. Click “Have Disk”. 4. Insert the floppy disk with the CMD drivers copied to it. Browse the floppy drive, double-click the WINNT directory, double-click OEMSETUP.INF file. 5. Click OK to install from disk. 6.
Page 130: To Install Ide Support
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the audio driver. 3. Click Finish to restart your computer. The driver will be installed after the system reboots. To install IDE support Windows NT 4.0 installs a generic IDE Controller device driver.
Page 131: To Install Pointing Stick Support
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 11. Select “Intel Ultra ATA Controller” and then click “OK” to install the driver. Note If the driver was previously installed on the system, a dialog box will appear stating that the driver for the “Intel PIIX PCI Bus Master IDE controller” or “Intel Ultra ATA Controller”...
Page 132: To Install Modem Support
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 12. Click “Close” on the Mouse Properties panel. 13. When prompted, restart your computer so the new settings will take effect. To install modem support If you have an HP Notebook equipped with an internal modem you will need to identify which modem was supplied in order to install the appropriate driver.
Page 133: To Install 3Com 10/100 Mini Pci Ethernet Adapter Support
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 4. The drivers will be installed after the system reboots. Note You will need to install the LAN driver separately if you did not install them during the initial Windows NT4.0 installation. To install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet adapter support If your HP Notebook contains a built-in 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter, you need to install the LAN driver.
Page 134 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 1. In the Control Panel, double-click Network. 2. When the system prompts: “Windows NT Networking is not installed. Do you want to install it now?”, click Yes. This opens the Network Setup Wizard. 3.
Page 135 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 20. If you had Service Pack 3 or later installed prior to setting up the network adapter, you should reinstall it after NT has finished rebooting. 21. If you use Suspend or Hibernate states while connected to the LAN, then install the 3Com NT Power Management TDI service.
Page 136: To Install Mobile Enhancements
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 To uninstall the 3Com LAN driver Sometimes previous or unfinished installations leave problems that affect network adapter operation. If the driver installation is unsuccessful for any reason, your best course may be to remove the software and repeat the driver setup procedures. 1.
Page 137 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 The following applications: • Phoenix CardExecutive for Windows NT 4.0 • Phoenix APM for Windows NT 4.0 You need to install the HP Notebook Mobile Enhancements for Windows NT 4.0 for both the retail and factory-installation. You can download the Phoenix APM and CardExecutive documentation from the following websites: •...
Page 138: To Install The 3Com Power Management Tdi Service
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 Card Executive adds the following capabilities to your HP Notebook: • Plug and Play for PC Cards using standard Windows NT drivers • Plug and Play for supported network PC Cards • Automatic configuration of PC Cards utilizing advanced “Wizard” technology to allocate system resources •...
Page 139: To Disable Automatic Cd-Rom Detection
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 Note The TDI source files should be installed from a local hard drive. The TCAPTDI.INF file must remain in the C:\HP\DRIVERS\NT4\LAN subdirectory in order for uninstall to work. To disable automatic CD-ROM detection Windows NT 4.0 will automatically detect and respond when you insert a CD-ROM.
Page 140: To Install The Euro Key Patch
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 To install the Euro Key patch The Euro Key Patch allows you to type the Euro currency symbol in Windows NT. To install the Euro Key Patch: 1. Go to http://www.hp.com/omnibook, then to the \HP\DRIVERS\NT4\SPEEDSTP directory, and double-click on NT4_EURO.EXE.
Page 141: Troubleshooting Your Computer
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Page 142: Troubleshooting Techniques
• Test your computer by running the e-DiagTools test program—see “Testing the Hardware” on page 162. • Contact your dealer or Hewlett-Packard—see “To contact the HP Customer Care Center” on page 170. Please have your computer with you when you call.
Page 143: Cd-Rom And Dvd Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If sound does not record • Check the software controls for recording sound: click Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia (or Entertainment), Sound Recorder. • In Volume Control, click Options, Properties, and make sure the microphone is enabled in the recording controls.
Page 144 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • The DVD may be double-sided. Open the DVD tray, and read the text near the center hole of the disc. If it says Side A, flip the disc over, close the tray, and press the Play button to continue playing the movie.
Page 145: Display Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Display Problems If the computer is on, but the screen is blank • Move the mouse or pointing stick. This will wake the display if it is off. • Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do this three times to return to the state you started from.) •...
Page 146: Expansion Base Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Expansion Base Problems If you can’t dock the computer or it gets stuck • Use the emergency undock latch—see “To undock the computer” on page 60. • Press and hold the undock switch for 5 seconds to release the docking latches. If a port on the expansion base isn’t working •...
Page 147: Hard Disk Drive Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Hard Disk Drive Problems If the computer’s hard drive doesn’t spin • Make sure the computer has power. If necessary, connect the AC adapter, and make sure it is fully plugged into a power source and into the rear of the computer. •...
Page 148: Keyboard And Pointing Device Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to control • Adjust the pointer controls: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse. If the pointing stick doesn’t work • Don’t move the pointing stick while the computer is rebooting or resuming from Standby mode.
Page 149: Memory Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If left CTRL+left ALT doesn’t work on an external keyboard • Left CTRL+left ALT on an external keyboard should work like the Fn key. However, only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12 are supported on an external keyboard. •...
Page 150: Modem Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Modem Problems If the modem seems slow • Check for excess static or noise on the line, which reduces the overall transmission speed. If necessary, contact your telephone company about fixing this type of problem. •...
Page 151 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • If you’re in a foreign country, the dial tone may not be recognized by the modem. In Control Panel, open Modems (Windows 98) or Phone and Modem Options (Windows 2000). Try disabling the option that waits for a dial tone. •...
Page 152: Network Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the modem causes an ERROR message • A string of AT commands may contain an incorrect command. If you entered commands as extra settings for the modem in Control Panel or in your communications software, check the commands. If the modem doesn’t fax •...
Page 153: Pc Card (Pcmcia) Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Use the Network Troubleshooter in Windows Help. • Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, System and open the hardware Device Manager. If the network interface is disabled, try to enable it. If it has a conflict, try disabling another device.
Page 154: Performance Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Check the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support) for information about installing certain PC Cards. • Make sure your computer supports the problem PC Card: check the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for a list of approved and tested PC Cards. •...
Page 155 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Certain background operations (such as VirusScan) can affect performance. • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to see if an application is not responding. • Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down, Restart. • Some file browsers respond slowly while processing graphics or waiting for broken network connections to time out.
Page 156: Power And Battery Problems
Troubleshooting 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, insert a charged battery (if undocked), or plug in a secondary battery (if docked). If the computer keeps beeping •...
Page 157 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC Card use can affect battery operating time. • The battery gauge may need to be calibrated. Restart the computer, press F6 when the HP logo appears, and follow the instructions that appear onscreen. The process calibrates the main battery and any secondary batteries in the expansion base, and requires four to five hours per battery.
Page 158: Printing Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the Standby option is missing from the Shut Down window • Do not allow Windows 98 to disable APM. It may prompt you to do this in certain situations—always answer “No”. • If the Windows 98 Standby option is missing, restore it as follows: 1.
Page 159: Serial, Parallel, And Usb Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems If a serial mouse doesn’t work • Make sure you followed the manufacturer’s installation instructions completely and have installed the mouse properly. If not, repeat the procedure. • Make sure the port connection is secure. •...
Page 160: Startup Problems
Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Check the port settings in Control Panel: 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click System. 2. Open the hardware Device Manager, then double-click Ports (COM & LPT). If the serial or parallel port is not working •...
Page 161 Troubleshooting Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Don’t touch the pointing stick while booting or resuming. • If the computer still doesn’t respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Card, and undock the computer if docked. Then plug the AC adapter in, reset the computer using the system-off switch, and turn it on by pressing the blue sleep button.
Page 162: Testing The Hardware
Troubleshooting Your Computer Testing the Hardware Testing the Hardware The e-DiagTools hardware diagnostic program included with your computer provides two levels of testing: • Automated testing using its 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 163 Troubleshooting Your Computer Testing the Hardware 9. Select and run the appropriate tests. Tests are not listed if no such hardware is detected. 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 164: Recovering And Reinstalling Software
Troubleshooting Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can use the Recovery CD to recover the original factory software for your computer. The Recovery CD also provides Windows drivers specific to your computer to configure a custom system. You can find drivers in these locations: •...
Page 165: To Create A Support Utility Disk
Troubleshooting Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 5. When the HP logo and prompt appear, press ESC to select the boot device: • If you’re using a CD-ROM drive in the expansion base, select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device. •...
Page 166: To Create A Boot Disk
Care Center” on page 170. To update the BIOS Hewlett-Packard may provide updates to the computer BIOS and expansion base BIOS to enhance the capabilities of your system. You can use e-DiagTools for Windows to download and install BIOS updates in your computer and expansion base simultaneously.
Page 167 Troubleshooting Your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software 3. If you have an expansion base, dock the computer. If the computer is docked, the expansion base BIOS is automatically updated along with the computer BIOS. 4. Connect the AC adapter. 5. Connect any cables or equipment needed to connect to the Internet. 6.
Page 169: Support And Service
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Page 170: Getting Assistance For Your Computer
Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer Getting Assistance for Your Computer To get help from the web HP has several web sites on the Internet dedicated to providing information to HP Notebook computer users. The following sites are especially useful for helping you get support for your computer: •...
Page 171 Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer HP will not be able to help with questions about: • Non-HP hardware, software, operating systems, or usage not intended for or included (by HP) with the product. • How to repair the product yourself. •...
Page 172 Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer North America Russian Federation: United States: (970) 635-1000 Moscow: +7-095-797-3520 Canada: (905) 206-4663 St. Petersburg: +7-812-346-7997 Mexico: Spain: +34-902-321-123 Mexico City: 52-58-9922 Sweden: +46-(0)8-619-2170 Outside Mexico City: 01-800-472 6684 Switzerland: +41-(0)848-80-11-11 Guadalajara: 669-9500 Turkey: +90-212-221-69-69 Monterrey: 378-4240 United Kingdom: +44-(0)207-512-52-02...
Page 173: To Receive Repair Service
• Any removable media, such as CDs, DVDs, or floppy disks. • Any hardware not involved in the problem and not requested for repair. 3. When sending your computer to Hewlett-Packard, please use the original product packaging or other substantial packaging in order to avoid damage to the unit in transit.
Page 174: Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
Support and Service 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 sheet included with your HP Notebook computer.
Page 175 Support and Service Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 7. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
Page 177: Specifications And Regulatory Information
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Page 178: Hardware Specifications
Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications Because we are constantly improving our products, the specifications shown below are subject to change. For the latest specifications, see the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). Physical Attributes Computer: Size: 277 × 225 × 24 mm (10.9 × 8.9 × 0.9 in). Weight: 1.5 kg (3.4 lb) minimum, depending on model.
Page 179 Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Two slots for SDRAM expansion (SODIMM, PC-100) up to 512 MB. 64 or 128 MB RAM installed in system RAM slot under keyboard. 100-MHz RAM bus. Audio System Computer: Built-in speaker. 3D-enhanced PCI bus audio with Zoomed Video support. Built-in microphone.
Page 180 Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Input/Output Computer: 2 universal serial bus (USB) ports. 15-pin VGA video-out with DDC support. (Resolution up to 1600 × 1200 × 64K or 16M colors. Refresh rate of 60 to 100 Hz, depending on resolution and color depth.) Dual display.
Page 181: Modem Reference Information
Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Modem Reference Information If your computer has a built-in modem, you can customize the operation of the modem using AT commands and S-registers. You can do this from Modems (Windows 98) or Phone and Modem Options (Windows 2000) in Control Panel, from most communications software, or by using terminal mode in your software.
Page 182 Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (3Com) Display the firmware version Display the current modem settings Display user profiles Display the product configuration Display blacklist screen Display VXD configuration screen Display V.34 link screen Set modem speaker volume off Set modem speaker volume on (low) Set modem speaker volume on (medium) Set modem speaker volume on (high)
Page 183 Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (3Com) &B0 Use a floating DTE speed &B1 Use a fixed DTE speed &B2 Use a fixed DTE speed when using data compression &C0 Carrier detect is always on &C1 Carrier detect is controlled by the modem. &D0 Ignore DTR &D1...
Page 184 Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (3Com) &W1 Store user profile 1 to memory &Zn=s Store phone number (n= 0,1,2,3) &Zn? Display phone number S-Registers (3Com) Register Function (3Com) Range Default Number of rings before the modem auto-answers a call (0 means auto- 0-255 0 rings answer is disabled and manual answer is in effect)
Page 185 Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Register Function (3Com) Range Default Bitmapped register. 1=V.21 mode 2=Disable TCM 4=Disable V.32 8=Disable 2100Hz 16=Enable V.23 fallback 32=Disable V.32bis 128=Software compatibility mode V.32 Handshake Time (1/10 second) 0-255 V.21 Answer Mode Fallback Timer (1/10 second) 0-255 Connection bitmapped operations.
Page 186: 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.
Page 187: Ergonomics
Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Ergonomics WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics web site, www.hp.com/ergo.
Page 188: Laser Safety
Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Laser Safety The CD-ROM and DVD drives used with the computer are certified as a 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 189: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how your computer complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to your computer not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the computer in these regions. U.S.A. The computer generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception.
Page 190: 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 +1 (650) 857-1501 declares that the product(s) Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: HP OmniBook 500 and HP F2096A expansion base Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 191: Japan
Economic Area (Public Switched Telephone Networks). Network compatibility is dependent on internal software settings. Contact your equipment supplier if it is necessary to use the equipment on a different telephone network. For further product support, contact Hewlett-Packard—see “To contact the HP Customer Care Center” on page 170. Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval JATE approval number: A99-0700JP, A99-0976JP.
Page 192 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 193 Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC, and carries the CE marking accordingly. Information: [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 195: Index
Index BIOS Setup utility setting up, 21 Boot menu, 90 testing, 162 AC adapter, 23 Exit menu, 90 turning on, 24 connecting, 23 external display settings, 87 undocking, 60 jack, 16, 20 Main menu, 87 computer latch, 15 timeouts, 89 Power menu, 89 configuring AC plug requirements, 186...
Page 196 TV set, 83 extended memory, 87 hardware specifications, 178 display adjusting colors, 36 external devices Hewlett-Packard support, 142 docking, 59 keyboard, 82 hibernate, 52 Hibernate mode, 59 external devices mode, 30 power sources, 59 monitor, 20, 80 time-out, 89 problems, 59...
Page 197 keypad (embedded), 35 movies (DVD), 67 swapping, 63 Keypad Lock, 15, 17 multimedia buttons, 66 pointing devices configuring, 31 location, 15 networks using, 31 connecting to, 76 connecting to, 76 pointing stick indicator lights, 76 dialing, 71 troubleshooting, 148 port, 16, 20 troubleshooting, 152 port locations, 16 troubleshooting, 152...
Page 198 using, 164 when closing lid, 52 pointing stick, 148 registering computer, 25 static electricity, 92, 93 power, 156 regulatory information, 189 status lights, 15 printing, 158 reinstalling Windows, 164 battery charge, 53 resuming, 161 repair service keyboard, 15, 17 serial port, 159 obtaining, 142, 173 meanings, 17 startup, 160...
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