HP OmniBook vt6200 - Notebook PC Manual page 100

Installing Windows XP
Installing Retail Windows XP
16. Enter a computer name or accept the default computer name. Enter a password for
the administrator account or leave it blank. Click NEXT.
17. Enter modem dialing information, if requested. Click NEXT.
18. Set the appropriate date, time, and time zone. IMPORTANT: Failure to define the
proper time zone may cause problems with programs like MS Outlook that rely
on this setting.
19. In Network Settings, allow the default of TYPICAL SETTINGS, unless you have
special requirements. Click NEXT.
20. In Workgroup of Computer Domain, input any required settings for your LAN. Keep
in mind that you will need rights to add this PC to a domain. Click NEXT.
21. The notebook will take some time to finalize settings, then the system will restart.
After the system restarts, you will see a Display Settings dialog. Click OK. The
screen resolution will change to 800x600x16-bit color, because the default resolution
of 640x480 is not compatible with the XP registration and help utilities. This may
not be the proper resolution for the LCD screen on your system, but you can adjust it
later when installing the video drivers.
22. At the XP welcome screen, click NEXT to take the Windows XP Tour, or click
CANCEL to skip the tour.
23. XP will check for an Internet connection for the registration process. You may click
SKIP in the lower left corner to skip the registration if you do not have an active
Internet connection. If you choose to skip the registration, you must select to
REGISTER LATER and click NEXT.
24. In XP User definition, you must enter at least one user. This definition will allow
automatic access for local administrators.
25. Click FINISH to enter the XP desktop.
26. Upon completion of the retail Windows XP installation, the following three devices
will remain unidentified in DEVICE MANAGER:
Network Controller
Video Controller
Video Controller (VGA Compatible)
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