HP omnibook OBXT1500 Reference Manual page 8

To maintain your notebook ................................................................................... 43
To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 44
To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 44
To clean your notebook......................................................................................... 44
Batteries and Power Management ................................................................................ 45
Managing Power Consumption................................................................................... 46
How the notebook manages power automatically................................................. 46
To manage power manually .................................................................................. 48
Using Battery Power ................................................................................................... 49
To check battery status.......................................................................................... 49
To respond to a low-battery warning .................................................................... 50
To recharge the battery.......................................................................................... 50
To replace the battery............................................................................................ 50
To get the most from your batteries ...................................................................... 51
To maximize processor speed ............................................................................... 52
Modem and Network Connections................................................................................ 53
Using the Modem........................................................................................................ 54
To connect the modem .......................................................................................... 54
To connect to the Internet...................................................................................... 56
To disconnect from the Internet ............................................................................ 56
To dial in to a network .......................................................................................... 57
To change your modem settings............................................................................ 57
To send and receive e-mail.................................................................................... 58
To send and receive faxes ..................................................................................... 59
Connecting to a LAN .................................................................................................. 60
To connect to a LAN............................................................................................. 60
Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) ........................................ 61
To prepare for wireless LAN connections............................................................. 61
To turn wireless LAN communication on and off................................................. 62
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models)....................................... 64
To turn Bluetooth communication on and off ....................................................... 64
To prepare for Bluetooth connections ................................................................... 65
To work with Bluetooth devices ........................................................................... 65
Add-On Devices .............................................................................................................. 67
Using Plug-In Modules ............................................................................................... 68
To replace a plug-in module.................................................................................. 68
To insert or remove a CD or DVD ........................................................................ 70
To play audio CDs ................................................................................................ 72
To use the status panel (selected models).............................................................. 73
To play DVD movies ............................................................................................ 74
To create or copy CDs........................................................................................... 75
Connecting PC Cards.................................................................................................. 76
To insert or remove a PC Card.............................................................................. 76
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