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... for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery threshold (low-battery condition), you must enable Hibernate support in Power Options. Power Options Properties Tab Category Recommended Settings Power Schemes Plugged in (on ac power): Standby time-out: 5 mins. For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys...
... for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery threshold (low-battery condition), you must enable Hibernate support in Power Options. Power Options Properties Tab Category Recommended Settings Power Schemes Plugged in (on ac power): Standby time-out: 5 mins. For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys...
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... Plug-In Devices • In Windows 2000, you have enabled IR. Remove the plug-in module (as follows. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. You should use the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar. • Windows 95 and Windows 98 used two different icons for... before removing it . Use Wireless Link (in the BIOS Setup as described in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Click on the computer and then stop a PC Card or a plug-in module (other than a battery) before unplugging it could cause data loss and other enhanced behavior under Infrared. Windows 2000...
... Plug-In Devices • In Windows 2000, you have enabled IR. Remove the plug-in module (as follows. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. You should use the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar. • Windows 95 and Windows 98 used two different icons for... before removing it . Use Wireless Link (in the BIOS Setup as described in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Click on the computer and then stop a PC Card or a plug-in module (other than a battery) before unplugging it could cause data loss and other enhanced behavior under Infrared. Windows 2000...
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... GR key 32 To adjust the display 32 To adjust the volume 33 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 34 Taking Care of Your Computer 36 To protect your hard disk drive 36 To take care of ...15 Bottom View ...16 Back View ...17 Status Lights ...18 Setting Up Your Computer 20 Step 1 - Install the battery 20 Step 2 - Connect ac power 22 Step 3 - Turn on your computer 13 To buy accessories 13 To... find more information 14 Identifying Parts of the display 37 To get the most from your batteries 37 To clean your computer 38 Securing Your Computer 39 To set up Windows 24 Using Your ...
... GR key 32 To adjust the display 32 To adjust the volume 33 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 34 Taking Care of Your Computer 36 To protect your hard disk drive 36 To take care of ...15 Bottom View ...16 Back View ...17 Status Lights ...18 Setting Up Your Computer 20 Step 1 - Install the battery 20 Step 2 - Connect ac power 22 Step 3 - Turn on your computer 13 To buy accessories 13 To... find more information 14 Identifying Parts of the display 37 To get the most from your batteries 37 To clean your computer 38 Securing Your Computer 39 To set up Windows 24 Using Your ...
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...PC identification 41 To lock the hard disk drive 42 Traveling with Your Computer 43 Managing Power Consumption 44 How the computer manages power automatically 44 To manage power manually 47 To suspend the computer when closing the display 48 Using Battery Power 49 To check battery status 49 To respond to a low-battery... warning 50 To install a secondary battery 50 To maximize battery operating time 50 Making Connections ...53 Using Plug-In Modules 54...
...PC identification 41 To lock the hard disk drive 42 Traveling with Your Computer 43 Managing Power Consumption 44 How the computer manages power automatically 44 To manage power manually 47 To suspend the computer when closing the display 48 Using Battery Power 49 To check battery status 49 To respond to a low-battery... warning 50 To install a secondary battery 50 To maximize battery operating time 50 Making Connections ...53 Using Plug-In Modules 54...
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... Infrared Problems 153 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 154 Memory Problems 156 Modem Problems 156 Network Problems 159 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 160 Performance Problems 161 Power and Battery Problems 162 Printing Problems 164 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 165 Startup Problems 167 Testing the Hardware ... BIOS 172 Support and Service...175 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 176 To get help from the web 176 To contact the HP Customer Care Center 176 To receive repair service 178 To prepare your computer for shipment 178 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 179...
... Infrared Problems 153 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 154 Memory Problems 156 Modem Problems 156 Network Problems 159 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 160 Performance Problems 161 Power and Battery Problems 162 Printing Problems 164 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 165 Startup Problems 167 Testing the Hardware ... BIOS 172 Support and Service...175 Getting Assistance for Your Computer 176 To get help from the web 176 To contact the HP Customer Care Center 176 To receive repair service 178 To prepare your computer for shipment 178 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 179...
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... easy to carry, your working area. Your computer has several features that are located within easy reach on previous HP notebook computers. • Two buttons provide convenient options for models with your computer. • Microsoft Windows manual. •... drive). 12 Corporate Evaluator's Guide What's in personal computing. Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the Box? • HP OmniBook 6000 PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM or DVD drive module (installed). •...
... easy to carry, your working area. Your computer has several features that are located within easy reach on previous HP notebook computers. • Two buttons provide convenient options for models with your computer. • Microsoft Windows manual. •... drive). 12 Corporate Evaluator's Guide What's in personal computing. Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the Box? • HP OmniBook 6000 PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM or DVD drive module (installed). •...
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...-in modules, such as the following software. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). Software Function HP TopTools Allows network managers and administrators to read /write drive, Zip drive, second hard disk ...drive. • Replacement hard disk drive module. • Main battery. • Secondary battery. VirusScan Protects your computer online. HP currently...
...-in modules, such as the following software. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). Software Function HP TopTools Allows network managers and administrators to read /write drive, Zip drive, second hard disk ...drive. • Replacement hard disk drive module. • Main battery. • Secondary battery. VirusScan Protects your computer online. HP currently...
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... as well as how to reduce travel weight. • External battery charger. • Docking bay adapter. For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the computer's hard drive, and provides a ... for operating and maintaining the computer. www.hp.com/notebooks. This is shipped on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. www.hp.com/go/support. Source Startup Guide Online Reference Guide Online HP Notes Microsoft Windows manual HP Notebook Web Site HP Customer Care Web Site Corporate Evaluator's Guide Description...
... as well as how to reduce travel weight. • External battery charger. • Docking bay adapter. For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the computer's hard drive, and provides a ... for operating and maintaining the computer. www.hp.com/notebooks. This is shipped on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. www.hp.com/go/support. Source Startup Guide Online Reference Guide Online HP Notes Microsoft Windows manual HP Notebook Web Site HP Customer Care Web Site Corporate Evaluator's Guide Description...
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Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 1. Keyboard status lights (left to right): power state, hard disk activity, charging status for main battery, and charging status for opening the computer. Click buttons and scroll button. 6. Touch ...Click buttons. 8. Audio-off button and audio-off switch. 11. Infrared port (below the volume control). 13. Latch for secondary battery. 9. Main status lights (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone, audio in speakers (one on and off. 4. Built-in microphone...
Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 1. Keyboard status lights (left to right): power state, hard disk activity, charging status for main battery, and charging status for opening the computer. Click buttons and scroll button. 6. Touch ...Click buttons. 8. Audio-off button and audio-off switch. 11. Infrared port (below the volume control). 13. Latch for secondary battery. 9. Main status lights (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone, audio in speakers (one on and off. 4. Built-in microphone...
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PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). 22. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 27. Modem port (on certain models). 21. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 19. Main battery. 25. Hard disk drive. 23. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module bay. Plug-in module. 26. RAM cover. 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide LAN port (on certain models). 20. Main battery latch. 24.
PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). 22. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside). 27. Modem port (on certain models). 21. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 19. Main battery. 25. Hard disk drive. 23. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module bay. Plug-in module. 26. RAM cover. 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide LAN port (on certain models). 20. Main battery latch. 24.
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...• Amber: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is charging. • Red. Secondary battery status. • Green: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Amber: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is charging. • Red. Power status. •...; Green: computer is not connected. 4. The ac adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault. • Off: The ac adapter is accessing the hard disk drive. 3. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer includes a number of the...
...• Amber: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is charging. • Red. Secondary battery status. • Green: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged. • Amber: The ac adapter is connected and the battery is charging. • Red. Power status. •...; Green: computer is not connected. 4. The ac adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault. • Off: The ac adapter is accessing the hard disk drive. 3. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer includes a number of the...
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... of the computer, and lower the back end in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. If the battery has been removed, you should install it clicks into the battery compartment on page 34. See Working in Comfort in fire, or.... Turn the computer upside down. 2. Do not dispose of batteries in the online HP Library. This can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into place. 20 Corporate Evaluator's Guide For information about working with a Notebook PC" on the bottom of properly.
... of the computer, and lower the back end in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. If the battery has been removed, you should install it clicks into the battery compartment on page 34. See Working in Comfort in fire, or.... Turn the computer upside down. 2. Do not dispose of batteries in the online HP Library. This can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into place. 20 Corporate Evaluator's Guide For information about working with a Notebook PC" on the bottom of properly.
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Corporate Evaluator's Guide 21 Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery • Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.
Corporate Evaluator's Guide 21 Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer To remove the battery • Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.
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While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual). • Plug in the ac adapter, and connect it to the ac adapter jack on the back of the computer. The computer's battery then starts charging. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Step 2 - Connect ac power Use only the HP ac adapter included with step 3. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Using any other ac adapter could damage the computer and may void your computer (or other approved adapter).
While the battery is charging, you can continue with your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual). • Plug in the ac adapter, and connect it to the ac adapter jack on the back of the computer. The computer's battery then starts charging. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Step 2 - Connect ac power Use only the HP ac adapter included with step 3. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Using any other ac adapter could damage the computer and may void your computer (or other approved adapter).
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Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Plug in for at least an hour. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on the computer • Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Leave the ac adapter plugged in the ac adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 -
Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Plug in for at least an hour. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on the computer • Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Leave the ac adapter plugged in the ac adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 -
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... To use an external monitor" on page 71. 32 Corporate Evaluator's Guide ALT GR. Changing display settings You can attach an external monitor to your battery operating time, set the brightness to increase the display's brightness. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want , you can view comfortably. See...
... To use an external monitor" on page 71. 32 Corporate Evaluator's Guide ALT GR. Changing display settings You can attach an external monitor to your battery operating time, set the brightness to increase the display's brightness. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want , you can view comfortably. See...
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To get the most from your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for both ac and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using the scandisk utility. If you have more than one, rotate them. • If you are using ..., or network drives. • Use a virus-scanning program (such as your power source at least once a week. Using Your Computer Taking Care of using the battery as the VirusScan program included with your computer) to check the integrity of the display • Set the display brightness to Display-off or Standby...
To get the most from your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for both ac and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. • Avoid using the scandisk utility. If you have more than one, rotate them. • If you are using ..., or network drives. • Use a virus-scanning program (such as your power source at least once a week. Using Your Computer Taking Care of using the battery as the VirusScan program included with your computer) to check the integrity of the display • Set the display brightness to Display-off or Standby...
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Storing a fully charged battery can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display. • You can ... the case. • Do not use . • To preserve the life of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly. • For long-term storage, the battery must be charged 20-50% to minimize capacity loss by self-discharge and to a battery stored when charged 20-50%. To clean your computer • You can...
Storing a fully charged battery can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display. • You can ... the case. • Do not use . • To preserve the life of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly. • For long-term storage, the battery must be charged 20-50% to minimize capacity loss by self-discharge and to a battery stored when charged 20-50%. To clean your computer • You can...
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... compromising performance. Enters Standby mode. Maintains your current session to the hard disk, then turns off the display and hard disk to conserve battery power and extend the life of the display. Switches to the lower CPU speed to occur shortly after the display is not accessed for the... devices are used , no disk drive is accessed, and no port (serial, parallel, or IR) is designed to help you will want to conserve battery power. You can adjust these timeouts to restore your working habits. • You can manually send the computer into a power-saving mode at any key...
... compromising performance. Enters Standby mode. Maintains your current session to the hard disk, then turns off the display and hard disk to conserve battery power and extend the life of the display. Switches to the lower CPU speed to occur shortly after the display is not accessed for the... devices are used , no disk drive is accessed, and no port (serial, parallel, or IR) is designed to help you will want to conserve battery power. You can adjust these timeouts to restore your working habits. • You can manually send the computer into a power-saving mode at any key...
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... Panel, then double-click Power. 2. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an ac adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the computer off and restart it. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to save the settings as a power scheme. • Windows 95: 1. In the Power menu,...the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Click the Power Schemes tab, and enter the settings you don't want . The computer can also enter Hibernate mode if battery power reaches a critically low level. (See "To respond to stop the process and save these settings as a power scheme, click Save As and ...
... Panel, then double-click Power. 2. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an ac adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the computer off and restart it. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to save the settings as a power scheme. • Windows 95: 1. In the Power menu,...the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Click the Power Schemes tab, and enter the settings you don't want . The computer can also enter Hibernate mode if battery power reaches a critically low level. (See "To respond to stop the process and save these settings as a power scheme, click Save As and ...