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HP OmniBook 6000 Information

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Download this manual See also: Service Manual, Reference Manual
20 Nov 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
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
Signing Up on the Internet (Windows ME and 98)
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
Using Media Player
Using VirusScan without a Floppy Drive
Installing Mediamatics DVD Player Software

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  • Page 1 20 Nov 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 Serial Mouse Problems...
  • 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 To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect the modem to the telephone wall jack. Trying to Make a Modem Connection Many countries impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. The number of failed attempts and the period of time you must wait before trying again differ from country to country.
  • 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 1. Double-click the speaker icon in the Start menu task bar to open the Master Out dialog box. 2. Click Options, Properties. 3. Check Mic then click OK. The Mic (microphone) options are now displayed in the Master Out dialog box. Click the Advanced button to access the Microphone Boost setting.
  • Page 7 5. Restart the computer. If you have problems, visit http://search.microsoft.com/default.asp and search for Q188134 in the Support & the Knowledge Base. When the search is complete, click on the article entitled "Standby Missing from Windows Shutdown Dialog Box." Suspending while Using Infrared (Windows 95 Only) While the infrared software is running, the computer continually checks for infrared activity.
  • 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 1. In Control Panel, open Network and install network support. When prompted, click Select From List, then Have Disk and enter the path c:\hp\drivers\lan. Select the 3Com ethernet adapter. You may be prompted for the location of NT files one or two times--first try the path c:\i386, then use the path c:\hp\drivers\lan.
  • 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 -...