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...Date of Hewlett-Packard Company From whom was the notebook acquired? (Company, store, gift, etc 3....PLEASE FAX THE ABOVE PROOF-OF-OWNERSHIP TO THE NUMBER PROVIDED TO YOU BY HP SUPPORT Possible fee based support, Once all information is received, we will contact...complete the password removal process. By signing and submitting this form requesting a BIOS password removal, you need to us for any consequences arising from the removal... of the following options must be held responsible for Hewlett Packard OmniBook/Pavilion password removals. Please use either Section A or Section B. Requester's name:...
...Date of Hewlett-Packard Company From whom was the notebook acquired? (Company, store, gift, etc 3....PLEASE FAX THE ABOVE PROOF-OF-OWNERSHIP TO THE NUMBER PROVIDED TO YOU BY HP SUPPORT Possible fee based support, Once all information is received, we will contact...complete the password removal process. By signing and submitting this form requesting a BIOS password removal, you need to us for any consequences arising from the removal... of the following options must be held responsible for Hewlett Packard OmniBook/Pavilion password removals. Please use either Section A or Section B. Requester's name:...
HP Omnibook Notebook PC XE3-GF - Most Recent Information
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...click IrDA Fast Infrared Port. 8. DVD and video file playback While you are playing a DVD disc, or while you see the HP logo, press F2. 3. The notebook will reboot and start windows. 6. This is set Infrared Port to FIR (Fast Infrared). In the System Devices menu, set to...BIOS Setup, as a monitor ¾ Using an SPR or CRT ¾ Switching to a TV display ¾ Problems resuming from the pull-down menu. 9. When you are not supported: HP Notes 20 September 2001 This file contains up-to-date information for your HP notebook PC on the HP notebook Web site, www.hp.com/notebooks...
...click IrDA Fast Infrared Port. 8. DVD and video file playback While you are playing a DVD disc, or while you see the HP logo, press F2. 3. The notebook will reboot and start windows. 6. This is set Infrared Port to FIR (Fast Infrared). In the System Devices menu, set to...BIOS Setup, as a monitor ¾ Using an SPR or CRT ¾ Switching to a TV display ¾ Problems resuming from the pull-down menu. 9. When you are not supported: HP Notes 20 September 2001 This file contains up-to-date information for your HP notebook PC on the HP notebook Web site, www.hp.com/notebooks...
HP Omnibook Notebook PC XE3-GF - Reference Guide
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Configuring and Expanding Your Computer 83 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 84 Installing RAM Modules 85 To install a RAM ...Packard Limited Warranty Statement 92 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 94 To use the Reference Guide 94 To get help from the HP notebook web site 94 To call HP for service and support 95 Obtaining Repair Service 98 ... problems...109 Memory problems 110 Modem problems 111 One-Touch button problems 115 Parallel and USB problems 116 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 116 Performance problems 117 Port replicator problems 118 Power and battery problems 118 Printing...
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer 83 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 84 Installing RAM Modules 85 To install a RAM ...Packard Limited Warranty Statement 92 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 94 To use the Reference Guide 94 To get help from the HP notebook web site 94 To call HP for service and support 95 Obtaining Repair Service 98 ... problems...109 Memory problems 110 Modem problems 111 One-Touch button problems 115 Parallel and USB problems 116 PC card (PCMCIA) problems 116 Performance problems 117 Port replicator problems 118 Power and battery problems 118 Printing...
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... the factory installation of your hard disk 125 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 126 To update the HP notebook BIOS 126 To recover an application 127 Specifications and Regulatory Information 129 Hardware and Software Specifications 130 BIOS Setup utility options 130 Hardware specifications 133 Modem Reference Information 135 AT commands (Ambit 135 S-registers (Ambit...
... the factory installation of your hard disk 125 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 126 To update the HP notebook BIOS 126 To recover an application 127 Specifications and Regulatory Information 129 Hardware and Software Specifications 130 BIOS Setup utility options 130 Hardware specifications 133 Modem Reference Information 135 AT commands (Ambit 135 S-registers (Ambit...
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... you can use the status panel by pressing the mode button to the left to turn it on. (Remember to turn it in the BIOS-see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on the front of the computer provides information about CD playback status, system power management, system date and time, and battery..., OFF, (standby), or (hibernate) • date • time • battery charge remaining (0% to the left of the display. Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status panel (Provided for selected models.) The status panel on page 84. 20 Reference Guide
... you can use the status panel by pressing the mode button to the left to turn it on. (Remember to turn it in the BIOS-see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on the front of the computer provides information about CD playback status, system power management, system date and time, and battery..., OFF, (standby), or (hibernate) • date • time • battery charge remaining (0% to the left of the display. Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status panel (Provided for selected models.) The status panel on page 84. 20 Reference Guide
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... • double-click speed, pointer speed, and pointer trail • click sensitivity The touch pad is by changing the boot order in the BIOS Setup utility: 1. When you are pressing the Pad Lock button (to disable or to access Mouse Properties; Note Using Your Computer Operating the Computer ...want to boot from a floppy disk or CD whenever one is configured to move the cursor accidentally. To change the boot device Your HP notebook is present, by default inactive when an external mouse is installed. Select the tab corresponding to the characteristics you are entering text and do...
... • double-click speed, pointer speed, and pointer trail • click sensitivity The touch pad is by changing the boot order in the BIOS Setup utility: 1. When you are pressing the Pad Lock button (to disable or to access Mouse Properties; Note Using Your Computer Operating the Computer ...want to boot from a floppy disk or CD whenever one is configured to move the cursor accidentally. To change the boot device Your HP notebook is present, by default inactive when an external mouse is installed. Select the tab corresponding to the characteristics you are entering text and do...
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...To activate password protection when resuming in Windows 98 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel 3. Click OK. 40 Reference Guide However, the BIOS password protection does not ask for a password when the computer goes off standby. 6. Double-click Passwords. 3. Enter your old Windows password..., if you set up password protection, which is available either through Windows (software) or through the BIOS Setup utility (hardware). Double-click Power Management. 4. You can protect your computer from access by -among other methods-using a password, ...
...To activate password protection when resuming in Windows 98 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel 3. Click OK. 40 Reference Guide However, the BIOS password protection does not ask for a password when the computer goes off standby. 6. Double-click Passwords. 3. Enter your old Windows password..., if you set up password protection, which is available either through Windows (software) or through the BIOS Setup utility (hardware). Double-click Power Management. 4. You can protect your computer from access by -among other methods-using a password, ...
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...the audio cable to the appropriate port on the computer or the optional port replicator-see the HP logo, press F2. 3. Set Infrared Port to continue restarting. This is a built-in microphone... . To connect audio devices Note There is the default. 6. You can also plug in the BIOS. 1. When you see "To identify the ports" on the next restart, and the appropriate drivers...System Devices menu. 4. Make sure Mode is by default disabled. Reference Guide 75 Restart your notebook and infrared devices without using cables. To use your infrared port, you must enable the ...
...the audio cable to the appropriate port on the computer or the optional port replicator-see the HP logo, press F2. 3. Set Infrared Port to continue restarting. This is a built-in microphone... . To connect audio devices Note There is the default. 6. You can also plug in the BIOS. 1. When you see "To identify the ports" on the next restart, and the appropriate drivers...System Devices menu. 4. Make sure Mode is by default disabled. Reference Guide 75 Restart your notebook and infrared devices without using cables. To use your infrared port, you must enable the ...
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... to a power source and turn it on page 84. The computer's display will change the Television Type in the system tray of the BIOS Setup utility-see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on . Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel,... of the TV image. • If available, use the Intel Technology Graphics icon in the task bar to make other adjustments. • On some notebook PC models, the computer's LCD display continues to be active when you may need to turn the computer off while you are running the DVD player...
... to a power source and turn it on page 84. The computer's display will change the Television Type in the system tray of the BIOS Setup utility-see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on . Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel,... of the TV image. • If available, use the Intel Technology Graphics icon in the task bar to make other adjustments. • On some notebook PC models, the computer's LCD display continues to be active when you may need to turn the computer off while you are running the DVD player...
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... keys to move through values for the current parameter or press Enter to the system configuration and tailor the operation of available options in the BIOS Setup utility control the hardware and therefore have finished making changes, press F10 (or select Exit, Saving Changes and Exit). 5. If the settings... 130. 4. Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. After you see the HP logo, press F2 to move among parameters in the BIOS Setup utility. To run BIOS Setup, and the conflicting settings are not active in a menu. Press F5 or F6 to enter the...
... keys to move through values for the current parameter or press Enter to the system configuration and tailor the operation of available options in the BIOS Setup utility control the hardware and therefore have finished making changes, press F10 (or select Exit, Saving Changes and Exit). 5. If the settings... 130. 4. Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. After you see the HP logo, press F2 to move among parameters in the BIOS Setup utility. To run BIOS Setup, and the conflicting settings are not active in a menu. Press F5 or F6 to enter the...
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... Technical Support. This web site contains information about the various HP notebook models, warranties, support, and special promotions. To get help from the HP notebook web site HP has a web site dedicated to HP notebook owners: www.hp.com/notebooks. To use the Reference Guide To locate information in the... you to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates 94 Reference Guide To get help with your computer. Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC HP offers a number of the keywords in the box or by...
... Technical Support. This web site contains information about the various HP notebook models, warranties, support, and special promotions. To get help from the HP notebook web site HP has a web site dedicated to HP notebook owners: www.hp.com/notebooks. To use the Reference Guide To locate information in the... you to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates 94 Reference Guide To get help with your computer. Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC HP offers a number of the keywords in the box or by...
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...Mouse (Windows XP). If this happens, try the following: • Press a key on the keyboard to ensure that you want to go back to enter BIOS Setup. 3. If an external mouse doesn't work • Standby or shut down the computer before you attach the mouse, to restore normal operation. •...98, see above. 108 Reference Guide If the embedded numeric keypad doesn't work • Don't touch the touch pad while booting or resuming. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to using the standby button. • Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. If ...
...Mouse (Windows XP). If this happens, try the following: • Press a key on the keyboard to ensure that you want to go back to enter BIOS Setup. 3. If an external mouse doesn't work • Standby or shut down the computer before you attach the mouse, to restore normal operation. •...98, see above. 108 Reference Guide If the embedded numeric keypad doesn't work • Don't touch the touch pad while booting or resuming. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to using the standby button. • Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. If ...
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...drivers included with retail Windows. If you experience difficulty using internal and external pointing devices (touch pad and PS/2 mouse) together, check the pointing device BIOS setting, in the factory software, but may not be included with the mouse. • Restart the computer, so that the system will detect the... and Num Lock is 100 meters (330 feet). • Click Start, Help (or Help and Support), and use the Networking troubleshooter. See "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 123. You may be connected to the network or the network may also want to the LAN port does not light...
...drivers included with retail Windows. If you experience difficulty using internal and external pointing devices (touch pad and PS/2 mouse) together, check the pointing device BIOS setting, in the factory software, but may not be included with the mouse. • Restart the computer, so that the system will detect the... and Num Lock is 100 meters (330 feet). • Click Start, Help (or Help and Support), and use the Networking troubleshooter. See "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 123. You may be connected to the network or the network may also want to the LAN port does not light...
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...8226; If another battery is enabled in the process of going on your display. As soon as the boot device in the BIOS Setup utility-see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 36. • Make sure the floppy disk drive controller is available, try it . 122 Reference ...a network card is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you will appear. While the operating system is installed. Make sure your notebook while you dock or undock it . Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the computer doesn't boot from the floppy disk drive ...
...8226; If another battery is enabled in the process of going on your display. As soon as the boot device in the BIOS Setup utility-see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 36. • Make sure the floppy disk drive controller is available, try it . 122 Reference ...a network card is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you will appear. While the operating system is installed. Make sure your notebook while you dock or undock it . Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the computer doesn't boot from the floppy disk drive ...
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You can be prompted to view the Support Ticket. The results appear when the test is not detected, it may be in the BIOS. Reference Guide 123 When the menu appears, press ENTER to run e-Diagtools. Follow the prompts to run e-Diagtools. 5. If a device is complete. 7. ...state, so the diagnostic program can properly test the hardware components. Press F10 when you intend to exit without running BIOS Setup utility and checking the settings. 6. If you see the HP logo. 3. To run the advanced tests. The first time you run after the system reboots. Optional: run the...
You can be prompted to view the Support Ticket. The results appear when the test is not detected, it may be in the BIOS. Reference Guide 123 When the menu appears, press ENTER to run e-Diagtools. Follow the prompts to run e-Diagtools. 5. If a device is complete. 7. ...state, so the diagnostic program can properly test the hardware components. Press F10 when you intend to exit without running BIOS Setup utility and checking the settings. 6. If you see the HP logo. 3. To run the advanced tests. The first time you run after the system reboots. Optional: run the...
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... can take up to install the operating system. If the notebook is partitioned into several drives, you follow these updates as they become available. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow any instructions that are running. 2. In Windows, exit any PC cards. 3. If your hard disk is docked, undock it is... about recovering the factory installation of the computer. You can install the factory software on the Recovery CD: the file readme.txt is in the BIOS Setup utility, except for the phone number. To update the HP notebook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may be damaged.
... can take up to install the operating system. If the notebook is partitioned into several drives, you follow these updates as they become available. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow any instructions that are running. 2. In Windows, exit any PC cards. 3. If your hard disk is docked, undock it is... about recovering the factory installation of the computer. You can install the factory software on the Recovery CD: the file readme.txt is in the BIOS Setup utility, except for the phone number. To update the HP notebook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may be damaged.
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...is completed, reset the system: insert a pin or straightened paper clip into the recess on the left side of instructions (readme.txt). BIOS updates are included on your hard drive in the process. The setup programs for most of the applications that were factory-installed on your ...original system, do not use the Recovery CD. Connect any cables or equipment needed to connect to define your HP notebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in c:\hp\programs. Each application has its own folder that appear. The Recovery CD restores all the software that was ...
...is completed, reset the system: insert a pin or straightened paper clip into the recess on the left side of instructions (readme.txt). BIOS updates are included on your hard drive in the process. The setup programs for most of the applications that were factory-installed on your ...original system, do not use the Recovery CD. Connect any cables or equipment needed to connect to define your HP notebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in c:\hp\programs. Each application has its own folder that appear. The Recovery CD restores all the software that was ...
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...specifications, go to change . Press F5 or F6 to move among parameters in the BIOS Setup utility. BIOS Setup utility options The pointing devices are not active in a menu. Main Menu BIOS Revision UUID number System Time System Date Diskette A Internal Hard Disk Extended Memory Television... the current BIOS version. Sets the hard disk drive size. NTSC or PAL standard. NTSC 130 Reference Guide Press the Down and Up arrow keys to move through values for the current parameter or press Enter to the HP notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). Detected automatically...
...specifications, go to change . Press F5 or F6 to move among parameters in the BIOS Setup utility. BIOS Setup utility options The pointing devices are not active in a menu. Main Menu BIOS Revision UUID number System Time System Date Diskette A Internal Hard Disk Extended Memory Television... the current BIOS version. Sets the hard disk drive size. NTSC or PAL standard. NTSC 130 Reference Guide Press the Down and Up arrow keys to move through values for the current parameter or press Enter to the HP notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). Detected automatically...
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Set time format on the status panel. This password protects BIOS Setup settings. Sets whether a user password is configured by the user). Sets the DMA channel for the infrared port in FIR mode. Password length can ...
Set time format on the status panel. This password protects BIOS Setup settings. Sets whether a user password is configured by the user). Sets the DMA channel for the infrared port in FIR mode. Password length can ...
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... low power warning, 57 maintaining capacity, 48 operating time, optimizing, 58 recharging, 21 safety, 143 status, 56 status light, 18 troubleshooting, 118 BIOS setup utility, 84 specifications, 130 updating, 94, 126 boot device changing, 36 brightness adjusting, 33 C Caps lock status light, 18 CD-ROM ...38, 104 troubleshooting, 103 DVDs inserting and removing, 38 playing, 38 region code, 38, 104 E e-Diagtools for Windows, 123, 124 eject button, PC cards, 16 e-mail in Outlook Express, 65 embedded keypad, 32 ergonomics, 44 euro symbol, 109 external components connecting, 72 keyboard, 74 monitor, 77...
... low power warning, 57 maintaining capacity, 48 operating time, optimizing, 58 recharging, 21 safety, 143 status, 56 status light, 18 troubleshooting, 118 BIOS setup utility, 84 specifications, 130 updating, 94, 126 boot device changing, 36 brightness adjusting, 33 C Caps lock status light, 18 CD-ROM ...38, 104 troubleshooting, 103 DVDs inserting and removing, 38 playing, 38 region code, 38, 104 E e-Diagtools for Windows, 123, 124 eject button, PC cards, 16 e-mail in Outlook Express, 65 embedded keypad, 32 ergonomics, 44 euro symbol, 109 external components connecting, 72 keyboard, 74 monitor, 77...