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... Advanced On battery power: Critical battery alarm, power mode: Taskbar Battery icon: Standby time-out: 5 mins. All other settings operate normally. (You should have installed the new ACPI BIOS before installing Windows 2000. Hibernate time-out: 4 hrs. For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do...
... Advanced On battery power: Critical battery alarm, power mode: Taskbar Battery icon: Standby time-out: 5 mins. All other settings operate normally. (You should have installed the new ACPI BIOS before installing Windows 2000. Hibernate time-out: 4 hrs. For proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do...
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... to check on the computer and then stop a PC Card or a plug-in module (other than a battery) before unplugging it. Enable the infrared port in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Then restart the HP Notebook PC. For more information on Stop device for your user...need to stop a device before removing it .) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other problems. To remove a plug-in modules, and one for removing PC Cards. Check the HP Customer Care website for newly available Windows 2000 drivers for both tasks. Failure...
... to check on the computer and then stop a PC Card or a plug-in module (other than a battery) before unplugging it. Enable the infrared port in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Then restart the HP Notebook PC. For more information on Stop device for your user...need to stop a device before removing it .) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other problems. To remove a plug-in modules, and one for removing PC Cards. Check the HP Customer Care website for newly available Windows 2000 drivers for both tasks. Failure...
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...VirusScan utility 41 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 5 Connect ac power 22 Step 3 - Install the battery 20 Step 2 - Turn on your computer 38 Securing Your Computer 39 To set up Windows...on the computer 23 Step 4 - Contents Introducing the Notebook Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 What's in Comfort with a Notebook PC 34 Taking Care of Your Computer 36 To protect your... hard disk drive 36 To take care of your computer 36 To safeguard your data 37 To extend the life of the display 37 To get the most from your batteries...
...VirusScan utility 41 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 5 Connect ac power 22 Step 3 - Install the battery 20 Step 2 - Turn on your computer 38 Securing Your Computer 39 To set up Windows...on the computer 23 Step 4 - Contents Introducing the Notebook Computer 11 Taking Inventory ...12 What's in Comfort with a Notebook PC 34 Taking Care of Your Computer 36 To protect your... hard disk drive 36 To take care of your computer 36 To safeguard your data 37 To extend the life of the display 37 To get the most from your batteries...
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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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...near the back of Hewlett-Packard. 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). ... • Recovery CD, for starting and stopping the computer. • Volume controls are located within easy reach on previous HP notebook computers. • Two buttons provide convenient options for restoring Windows and all sound quickly when needed. • All cable ...
...near the back of Hewlett-Packard. 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). ... • Recovery CD, for starting and stopping the computer. • Volume controls are located within easy reach on previous HP notebook computers. • Two buttons provide convenient options for restoring Windows and all sound quickly when needed. • All cable ...
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For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). HP currently offers docking solutions, plug-in modules, and other accessories, such as the following software. VirusScan Protects your computer online. Mediamatics ...drive, second hard disk drive. • Replacement hard disk drive module. • Main battery. • Secondary battery. QuickLink Permits fax transfer to fax machines and fax software, and permits data transfer. (Windows 98 only) HP e-center Provides easy access to shut down and reboot the computer (Windows 95 and 98 ...
For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). HP currently offers docking solutions, plug-in modules, and other accessories, such as the following software. VirusScan Protects your computer online. Mediamatics ...drive, second hard disk drive. • Replacement hard disk drive module. • Main battery. • Secondary battery. QuickLink Permits fax transfer to fax machines and fax software, and permits data transfer. (Windows 98 only) HP e-center Provides easy access to shut down and reboot the computer (Windows 95 and 98 ...
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...after the manuals were completed, see the HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror). Located at the HP Notebook Web site. 14 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory • Weight-saving ... about using the version of information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to reduce travel weight. • External battery charger. • Docking bay adapter. This is shipped on the computer's hard drive, and provides a complete source for module bay...
...after the manuals were completed, see the HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror). Located at the HP Notebook Web site. 14 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Introducing the Notebook Computer Taking Inventory • Weight-saving ... about using the version of information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to reduce travel weight. • External battery charger. • Docking bay adapter. This is shipped on the computer's hard drive, and provides a complete source for module bay...
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.... Corporate Evaluator's Guide 15 Kensington lock slot (security connector). 16. Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 1. Suspends and resumes operation. 2. Latch for secondary battery. 9. Pointing stick (pointing device). 5. Power slide button. Volume control. 14. Main status lights (left to right): power state...
.... Corporate Evaluator's Guide 15 Kensington lock slot (security connector). 16. Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer 1. Suspends and resumes operation. 2. Latch for secondary battery. 9. Pointing stick (pointing device). 5. Power slide button. Volume control. 14. Main status lights (left to right): power state...
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Modem port (on certain models). 21. Main battery. 25. Plug-in module. 26. Hard disk drive. 23. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module bay. 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. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 19.
Modem port (on certain models). 21. Main battery. 25. Plug-in module. 26. Hard disk drive. 23. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module bay. 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. Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 19.
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...Hard disk drive activity. • Green: computer is charging. • Red. The battery has a fault. • Off: The ac adapter is not connected, a secondary battery is not installed, or the battery is not connected. 4. The following diagram shows the status lights on or in Display-off... computer is charging. • Red. The ac adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault. • Off: The ac adapter is not charging. 18 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer includes a number of ...
...Hard disk drive activity. • Green: computer is charging. • Red. The battery has a fault. • Off: The ac adapter is not connected, a secondary battery is not installed, or the battery is not connected. 4. The following diagram shows the status lights on or in Display-off... computer is charging. • Red. The ac adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault. • Off: The ac adapter is not charging. 18 Corporate Evaluator's Guide Introducing the Notebook Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The computer includes a number of ...
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... Comfort with a Notebook PC" on the bottom of the computer, and lower the back end in until it with a notebook computer, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. When you set up your primary computer, or using it : 1. WARNING Step 1 - Rechargeable batteries must be...
... Comfort with a Notebook PC" on the bottom of the computer, and lower the back end in until it with a notebook computer, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics Web site, www.hp.com/ergo. When you set up your primary computer, or using it : 1. WARNING Step 1 - Rechargeable batteries must be...
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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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The computer's battery then starts charging. Using any other approved adapter). Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Step 2 - 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. Connect ac power Use only the HP ac adapter included with step 3. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide
The computer's battery then starts charging. Using any other approved adapter). Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION Step 2 - 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. Connect ac power Use only the HP ac adapter included with step 3. 22 Corporate Evaluator's Guide
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Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Leave the ac adapter plugged in the ac adapter and press the blue sleep button again. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Plug in for at least an hour. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 - 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.
Turn on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Leave the ac adapter plugged in the ac adapter and press the blue sleep button again. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically. Plug in for at least an hour. Introducing the Notebook Computer Setting Up Your Computer Step 3 - 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.
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ALT GR. Hint To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you can attach an external monitor to certain special keyboard characters. • For a character in the ... as color depth and screen area. 1. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want , you can customize a number of display settings for your notebook computer. Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To use an external monitor" on page 71. 32 Corporate Evaluator's Guide keyboards have an ALT GR key...
ALT GR. Hint To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you can attach an external monitor to certain special keyboard characters. • For a character in the ... as color depth and screen area. 1. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want , you can customize a number of display settings for your notebook computer. Using Your Computer Operating Your Computer To use an external monitor" on page 71. 32 Corporate Evaluator's Guide keyboards have an ALT GR key...
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...power, make a practice of Your Computer To safeguard your data • Do not use . 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 the lowest ...comfortable level (Fn+F1). • When working at www.networkassociates.com. • Check your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for both ac and battery operation) to time; Since new viruses appear frequently, you will also want to update the program's virus definitions from...
...power, make a practice of Your Computer To safeguard your data • Do not use . 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 the lowest ...comfortable level (Fn+F1). • When working at www.networkassociates.com. • Check your batteries • Do not leave batteries unused for both ac and battery operation) to time; Since new viruses appear frequently, you will also want to update the program's virus definitions from...
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To clean your computer • You can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. 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. ...8226; 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 avoid deterioration of the case...
To clean your computer • You can clean the keyboard with water containing a mild detergent. 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. ...8226; 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 avoid deterioration of the case...
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...enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. Press the blue sleep button to return to your current session to conserve battery power and extend the life of the display. Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you're... running your computer on battery power, you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without compromising performance. Turns off the display and hard disk to the hard disk, then turns ...
...enters power-saving modes after specified timeout periods. Press the blue sleep button to return to your current session to conserve battery power and extend the life of the display. Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you're... running your computer on battery power, you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without compromising performance. Turns off the display and hard disk to the hard disk, then turns ...
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...the computer enters Standby mode. Make a habit of non-use after which your data has been saved, but some functions may be lost. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to stop the process and save the settings as a power scheme. • Windows 95: 1. Click Start, Settings, Control ... on page 80. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 45 For Windows 2000, do not disable Hibernate support in Standby mode, any unsaved data if the computer's battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 2. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an ac...
...the computer enters Standby mode. Make a habit of non-use after which your data has been saved, but some functions may be lost. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to stop the process and save the settings as a power scheme. • Windows 95: 1. Click Start, Settings, Control ... on page 80. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 45 For Windows 2000, do not disable Hibernate support in Standby mode, any unsaved data if the computer's battery runs down components or enters a power-saving mode. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 2. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an ac...