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... from your working area. What's in personal computing. Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the Box? • HP OmniBook 6000 PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM or DVD drive module (installed). • Floppy disk drive module. • External floppy disk drive cable. • ac adapter and power cord. • Quick Start sheet. • Startup...
... from your working area. What's in personal computing. Your notebook computer sets a new standard in the Box? • HP OmniBook 6000 PC. • Main battery (installed). • CD-ROM or DVD drive module (installed). • Floppy disk drive module. • External floppy disk drive cable. • ac adapter and power cord. • Quick Start sheet. • Startup...
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... Your computer includes the following : • ac adapter. • Floppy disk drive module. • External floppy disk drive cable. • Plug-in Acrobat format frequently used on your computer from potentially harmful files. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). HP DiagTools Provides hardware diagnostic tests. Mediamatics DVD...
... Your computer includes the following : • ac adapter. • Floppy disk drive module. • External floppy disk drive cable. • Plug-in Acrobat format frequently used on your computer from potentially harmful files. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). HP DiagTools Provides hardware diagnostic tests. Mediamatics DVD...
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Docking port. 31. Serial port (COM1). Parallel port (LPT1). Corporate Evaluator's Guide 17 ac adapter jack. External monitor port. 34. Use this port for a parallel printer or other serial device. 33. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter). 32. Use this port for a serial mouse, modem, printer, or other parallel device, or to connect the floppy disk drive externally. 30. Back View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 28. Universal serial bus port (USB). 29.
Docking port. 31. Serial port (COM1). Parallel port (LPT1). Corporate Evaluator's Guide 17 ac adapter jack. External monitor port. 34. Use this port for a parallel printer or other serial device. 33. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter). 32. Use this port for a serial mouse, modem, printer, or other parallel device, or to connect the floppy disk drive externally. 30. Back View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 28. Universal serial bus port (USB). 29.
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...8226; 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. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer ...includes a number of the computer. 1. The ac adapter is connected and the battery is missing or...
...8226; 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. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer ...includes a number of the computer. 1. The ac adapter is connected and the battery is missing or...
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...the battery, connect the ac adapter, turn on the computer, and run the Windows setup program. When you set up your primary computer, or using your notebook computer as your computer ...for extended periods, you should use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with a Notebook PC" on page 34. Insert ...Turn the computer upside down. 2. See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer WARNING Improper use it ...
...the battery, connect the ac adapter, turn on the computer, and run the Windows setup program. When you set up your primary computer, or using your notebook computer as your computer ...for extended periods, you should use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with a Notebook PC" on page 34. Insert ...Turn the computer upside down. 2. See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer WARNING Improper use it ...
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The computer's battery then starts charging. Connect ac power Use only the HP ac adapter included with step 3. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Using any other approved adapter). While the battery is charging, you can continue with your computer (or other ac adapter could damage the computer and may void 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. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Step 2 -
The computer's battery then starts charging. Connect ac power Use only the HP ac adapter included with step 3. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Using any other approved adapter). While the battery is charging, you can continue with your computer (or other ac adapter could damage the computer and may void 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. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Step 2 -
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Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on the computer • Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. Leave the ac adapter plugged in the ac adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Plug in for at least an hour. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 - Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically.
Hint If your computer does not turn on when operating on the computer • Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. Leave the ac adapter plugged in the ac adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Plug in for at least an hour. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 - Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically.
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... display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to a battery stored when charged 20-50%. Using Your Computer Taking Care of Your Computer • Unplug the ac adapter when the computer is not in use. • To preserve the life of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly. • For long-term storage...
... display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to a battery stored when charged 20-50%. Using Your Computer Taking Care of Your Computer • Unplug the ac adapter when the computer is not in use. • To preserve the life of a battery, be sure to charge it regularly. • For long-term storage...
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... specified interval. The hard disk is turned off the hard disk drive. Switches to the lower CPU speed to occur shortly after ... The ac adapter is usually set in the ac adapter. 44 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Lowers CPU speed (SpeedStep only). This is unplugged. Press any time by pressing the appropriate key-see "To...
... specified interval. The hard disk is turned off the hard disk drive. Switches to the lower CPU speed to occur shortly after ... The ac adapter is usually set in the ac adapter. 44 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Lowers CPU speed (SpeedStep only). This is unplugged. Press any time by pressing the appropriate key-see "To...
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... double-click Power. 2. For Windows 2000, do not disable Hibernate support in BIOS Setup-see "Power Menu" on page 80. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to a low-battery warning" on resuming that all your computer automatically shuts down completely. CAUTION CAUTION Traveling with Your...unsaved data if the computer's battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an ac adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the computer off and restart it. Click the Power Schemes tab, and enter the settings you ...
... double-click Power. 2. For Windows 2000, do not disable Hibernate support in BIOS Setup-see "Power Menu" on page 80. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to a low-battery warning" on resuming that all your computer automatically shuts down completely. CAUTION CAUTION Traveling with Your...unsaved data if the computer's battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an ac adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the computer off and restart it. Click the Power Schemes tab, and enter the settings you ...
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... SpeedStep Technology icon, then your working environment. • To set the speed used by the processor at its low speed. • If you unplug the ac adapter while the computer is running or in Standby mode, the processor changes to low speed. • If you plug in the... ac adapter while the computer is running or in Standby mode, the processor changes to a lower, power-saving speed when the computer is running on page 80. ...
... SpeedStep Technology icon, then your working environment. • To set the speed used by the processor at its low speed. • If you unplug the ac adapter while the computer is running or in Standby mode, the processor changes to low speed. • If you plug in the... ac adapter while the computer is running or in Standby mode, the processor changes to a lower, power-saving speed when the computer is running on page 80. ...
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... Follow these suggestions to make your battery's power last as long as possible. • Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using a drive in the module bay or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ...one second or click Start, Suspend (Windows 95) or Start, Shut Down, Standby (Windows 98 and 2000). • Put the computer in the ac adapter. Then, if you when the battery power drops to a low-battery warning Note The computer automatically alerts you do not restore power within a short ...
... Follow these suggestions to make your battery's power last as long as possible. • Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using a drive in the module bay or any external connections such as a PC Card or a modem. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1). ...one second or click Start, Suspend (Windows 95) or Start, Shut Down, Standby (Windows 98 and 2000). • Put the computer in the ac adapter. Then, if you when the battery power drops to a low-battery warning Note The computer automatically alerts you do not restore power within a short ...
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... if the suspend time-out is connected. When Lid Closed Auto Turn-On on Dock* Sets whether the computer turns on AC Sets whether power management time-outs occur while the ac adapter is disabled.) 4 hours Hard Disk Time-out Sets the period of day. Automatic Power Management Mode Disables time-outs, selects...
... if the suspend time-out is connected. When Lid Closed Auto Turn-On on Dock* Sets whether the computer turns on AC Sets whether power management time-outs occur while the ac adapter is disabled.) 4 hours Hard Disk Time-out Sets the period of day. Automatic Power Management Mode Disables time-outs, selects...
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... installed. 3. Your computer's chips are extremely sensitive to expand your body's static electricity by its edges. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down. 2. Important: Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing a RAM Expansion Module Installing a RAM Expansion Module The computer has no memory (RAM...
... installed. 3. Your computer's chips are extremely sensitive to expand your body's static electricity by its edges. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down. 2. Important: Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing a RAM Expansion Module Installing a RAM Expansion Module The computer has no memory (RAM...
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... Corporate Evaluator's Guide Handle the RAM module only by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the computer. 1. Important: Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Insert the RAM board into the connector at both latches snap closed. Then press down . 2.
... Corporate Evaluator's Guide Handle the RAM module only by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the computer. 1. Important: Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Insert the RAM board into the connector at both latches snap closed. Then press down . 2.
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... installing a new hard disk drive, you 're using one, and remove the battery. 2. Important 4. Slide the cover down into the hard drive compartment. Unplug the ac adapter if you should create a Hibernate partition on page 171. 90 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Gently slide the new drive into place (so the retainer tab engages...
... installing a new hard disk drive, you 're using one, and remove the battery. 2. Important 4. Slide the cover down into the hard drive compartment. Unplug the ac adapter if you should create a Hibernate partition on page 171. 90 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Gently slide the new drive into place (so the retainer tab engages...
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... the Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement. Select the C: drive and press Enter to accept the default Windows directory or type in the HP Notebook or external module bay. 2. Press Enter to install Windows 2000. 11. To install Windows 2000 1. Reboot, press ESC twice when you .... 6. At the Welcome Screen, press Enter to the Notebook. 2. Insert the HP Notebook CD-ROM drive in another directory. Select your hard drive partitions. 10. Click Ok. Click 2 Continue. 7. Press Page Down until you reach the end of file system to continue. 7. Connect the ac adapter to begin. 8.
... the Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement. Select the C: drive and press Enter to accept the default Windows directory or type in the HP Notebook or external module bay. 2. Press Enter to install Windows 2000. 11. To install Windows 2000 1. Reboot, press ESC twice when you .... 6. At the Welcome Screen, press Enter to the Notebook. 2. Insert the HP Notebook CD-ROM drive in another directory. Select your hard drive partitions. 10. Click Ok. Click 2 Continue. 7. Press Page Down until you reach the end of file system to continue. 7. Connect the ac adapter to begin. 8.
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Connect the ac adapter to agree. 8. Insert the bootable Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select your hard disk. 1. Reboot, press ESC twice when you must repartition the hard disk. Read the Windows NT Licensing Agreement. Press F8 to the Notebook. 2. Enter the size of the document. Using Windows...Enter to repartition your desired Hibernate Partition Size. 9. If prompted that the drive contains more than 1024 cylinders, press Enter. 7. The HP Notebook Windows 95/98 image uses a FAT32 partition. Windows NT 4.0 does not support FAT32. Insert the CD-ROM/DVD Drive in the...
Connect the ac adapter to agree. 8. Insert the bootable Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select your hard disk. 1. Reboot, press ESC twice when you must repartition the hard disk. Read the Windows NT Licensing Agreement. Press F8 to the Notebook. 2. Enter the size of the document. Using Windows...Enter to repartition your desired Hibernate Partition Size. 9. If prompted that the drive contains more than 1024 cylinders, press Enter. 7. The HP Notebook Windows 95/98 image uses a FAT32 partition. Windows NT 4.0 does not support FAT32. Insert the CD-ROM/DVD Drive in the...
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...the hard disk. 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. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If...a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • See whether the noise is suspended, the computer may stop responding. See "To use a PC card in a dock, you should insert the card only when the computer is running or after it is shut down . If the drive A icon is...
...the hard disk. 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. • Remove and reinsert the hard drive. If...a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • See whether the noise is suspended, the computer may stop responding. See "To use a PC card in a dock, you should insert the card only when the computer is running or after it is shut down . If the drive A icon is...
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When the HP logo appears, press F2 to save and exit BIOS Setup. Press F10 to enter...computer away from the power strip and plug it will not charge properly. • If available, try another battery and ac adapter. 162 Corporate Evaluator's Guide If the computer keeps beeping • The computer beeps for at least four seconds to ...responding. • Slide and hold the power button for 15 seconds when battery power is fully installed and locked in the ac adapter or insert a charged battery. Performance. 4. From the Power menu, set the Power Management Mode to turn the computer back...
When the HP logo appears, press F2 to save and exit BIOS Setup. Press F10 to enter...computer away from the power strip and plug it will not charge properly. • If available, try another battery and ac adapter. 162 Corporate Evaluator's Guide If the computer keeps beeping • The computer beeps for at least four seconds to ...responding. • Slide and hold the power button for 15 seconds when battery power is fully installed and locked in the ac adapter or insert a charged battery. Performance. 4. From the Power menu, set the Power Management Mode to turn the computer back...