HP OMNIBOOK 500 REF GUIDE

HP Notebook PC

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CAUTION

Important Safety Information

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack.

When using your computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:

• Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water (for example, near a bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement).

• Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting.

• Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of

batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

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Edition History

Edition 4 ............................................August 2001

This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents

Getting Started with Your HP Notebook......................................................................11

Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 12

What’s in the Box?................................................................................................12

To buy accessories ................................................................................................13

To find more information ...................................................................................... 13

Identifying Parts of the Computer............................................................................... 14

Front View ............................................................................................................14

Back View............................................................................................................. 15

Bottom View .........................................................................................................16

Status Lights.......................................................................................................... 17

Expansion Base – Front ........................................................................................19

Expansion Base – Back......................................................................................... 20

Setting Up Your Computer .........................................................................................21

Step 1: Install the battery....................................................................................... 21

Step 2: Connect AC power.................................................................................... 23

Step 3: Connect a phone line................................................................................. 24

Step 4: Turn on the computer................................................................................ 25

Step 5: Set up Windows ........................................................................................25

Step 6: Register your notebook .............................................................................26

What to do next .....................................................................................................27

To connect to the Internet......................................................................................27

To connect the floppy disk drive........................................................................... 28

Basic Operation...............................................................................................................29

Operating Your Computer ..........................................................................................30

To turn the computer on and off............................................................................ 30

To reset the computer............................................................................................31

To change the boot device..................................................................................... 32

To use the pointing stick .......................................................................................32

To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 34

To use the One-Touch buttons ..............................................................................35

To use the Windows and Applications keys..........................................................36

To use the embedded keypad ................................................................................36

To use the ALT GR key ........................................................................................37

To adjust the display .............................................................................................37

To adjust the volume............................................................................................. 38

To change computer settings for a presentation ....................................................39

To use a multimedia expansion base .....................................................................40

To work with CDs and DVDs ...............................................................................40

Securing Your Computer ............................................................................................41

To set up password protection............................................................................... 41

To attach a security cable ...................................................................................... 42

To protect against viruses...................................................................................... 43

To set PC identification......................................................................................... 43

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To lock the hard disk drive.................................................................................... 44

Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC ..................................................................45

Taking Care of Your Computer ..................................................................................47

To protect your hard disk drive ............................................................................. 47

To maintain your computer ...................................................................................47

To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 48

To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 48

To clean your computer......................................................................................... 49

Batteries and Power Management ................................................................................ 51

Managing Power Consumption................................................................................... 52

How the computer manages power automatically................................................. 52

To manage power manually ..................................................................................55

Using Battery Power ...................................................................................................56

To check battery status.......................................................................................... 56

To respond to a low-battery warning .................................................................... 57

To recharge the battery.......................................................................................... 57

To use additional batteries.....................................................................................58

To get the most from your batteries ......................................................................58

To maximize processor speed ...............................................................................59

Modem and Network Connections................................................................................ 61

Using the Modem........................................................................................................ 62

To connect the modem ..........................................................................................62

To connect to the Internet......................................................................................64

To disconnect from the Internet ............................................................................65

To dial in to a network ..........................................................................................65

To change your modem settings............................................................................ 66

To send and receive e-mail.................................................................................... 67

To send and receive faxes (Windows 98) ............................................................. 68

To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000).......................................................... 69

To send and receive faxes (Windows XP) ............................................................70

Connecting to a LAN ..................................................................................................71

To connect to a LAN.............................................................................................71

Making Wireless Connections ....................................................................................72

To prepare for connections (Windows 98 or 2000)...............................................72

To prepare for connections (Windows XP)........................................................... 74

To turn wireless communication on and off.......................................................... 75

Add-On Devices ..............................................................................................................77

Using an Expansion Base............................................................................................ 78

To dock the computer............................................................................................ 78

To undock the computer........................................................................................ 80

To play audio CDs ................................................................................................81

To use the status panel ..........................................................................................82

Using Plug-In Modules ...............................................................................................84

To install hot-swap support (Windows 98) ...........................................................84

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To replace a plug-in module.................................................................................. 84

To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................ 87

To play DVD movies ............................................................................................88

To create or copy CDs...........................................................................................89

Connecting PC Cards.................................................................................................. 90

To insert or remove a PC Card..............................................................................90

Connecting External Devices...................................................................................... 92

To identify connectors for external devices ..........................................................92

To connect a printer or other parallel device......................................................... 93

To connect an external keyboard or mouse ........................................................... 93

To connect a USB device...................................................................................... 94

To connect an audio device................................................................................... 94

To use an external monitor.................................................................................... 95

To use a TV set as a monitor.................................................................................97

To connect a serial device .....................................................................................98

To connect an infrared device ...............................................................................98

Installing Additional RAM .......................................................................................100

To install a RAM expansion module................................................................... 100

To remove a RAM expansion module ................................................................ 101

To replace the system RAM module ...................................................................102

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive................................................................................. 105

To replace the hard disk drive............................................................................. 105

To replace the hard disk drive holder..................................................................105

To prepare a new hard disk drive ........................................................................106

Troubleshooting and Maintenance..............................................................................109

Troubleshooting Your Computer ..............................................................................110

Audio problems................................................................................................... 110

CD and DVD problems ....................................................................................... 111

Display problems ................................................................................................113

Expansion base problems ....................................................................................114

Hard disk drive problems ....................................................................................115

Heat problems .....................................................................................................116

Infrared Problems................................................................................................116

Keyboard and pointing device problems............................................................. 117

LAN problems..................................................................................................... 118

Memory problems ...............................................................................................120

Modem problems ................................................................................................120

PC card (PCMCIA) problems .............................................................................123

Performance problems ........................................................................................ 124

Power and battery problems ................................................................................ 125

Printing problems ................................................................................................128

Serial, parallel, and USB problems .....................................................................128

Startup Problems .................................................................................................130

Wireless Problems............................................................................................... 131

Testing the Hardware................................................................................................ 133

To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test.................................................................133

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Configuring the Computer ........................................................................................135

To run the BIOS Setup utility ............................................................................. 135

To set up TopTools .............................................................................................141

Reinstalling and Updating Software .........................................................................142

To recover the factory installation of your hard disk ..........................................142

To create a Support Utility disk ..........................................................................143

To create a boot disk (Windows 98 or 2000) ...................................................... 144

To replace a damaged Recovery CD ...................................................................144

To update the BIOS............................................................................................. 144

To update Windows drivers ................................................................................145

HP Support and Service............................................................................................... 147

Getting Assistance for Your Computer..................................................................... 148

To get help from the web ....................................................................................148

To contact HP for support or service...................................................................149

To receive repair service .....................................................................................151

To prepare your computer for shipment.............................................................. 151

Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement .........................................................152

Reference Information .................................................................................................155

Hardware Specifications ...........................................................................................156

Modem Reference Information ................................................................................. 160

Modem Reference (3Com, US Robotics)............................................................160

Safety Information ....................................................................................................165

Power Cords........................................................................................................ 165

Ergonomics .........................................................................................................166

Battery Safety...................................................................................................... 166

Laser Safety......................................................................................................... 167

LED Safety..........................................................................................................167

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation............................................................. 168

Regulatory Information............................................................................................. 169

U.S.A................................................................................................................... 169

Canada................................................................................................................. 170

European Union ..................................................................................................170

Japan ...................................................................................................................173

Russia .................................................................................................................. 173

International ........................................................................................................173

Index ..............................................................................................................................177

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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook

Taking Inventory

Congratulations! Your notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing. Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard.

Your computer has several features that make it convenient to use:

• Two buttons provide convenient options for starting and stopping the computer.

• Volume controls are located within easy reach on the computer’s right side, and the

audio-off button and light let you cut off all sound quickly when needed.

• All cable connectors are near the back of the computer, keeping cables away from your working area.

This manual shows how to set up and operate your computer, as well as what to do if you run into trouble.

What’s in the Box?

Your HP notebook computer is shipped with these items:

• Main battery (installed).

• Floppy disk drive module.

• Floppy disk drive USB cable (models without expansion base only).

• AC adapter and power cord.

• Quick Start sheet.

• Startup Guide.

• Recovery CD, for restoring Windows and all software included with your computer.

• Microsoft Windows manual.

• Multimedia expansion base and plug-in drive module (certain models only).

• Phone cord (modem models only).

In addition, your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software installed depends on your particular notebook model.)

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Taking Inventory

To buy accessories

You can buy accessories for your computer online. For the latest accessories and options, visit the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks).

HP currently offers plug-in modules and other accessories, such as the following:

• AC adapter.

• Plug-in drives, such as CD-ROM, DVD, and similar drives, floppy drive, Zip drive,

and second hard disk drive.

• Main battery and secondary battery plug-in module.

To find more information

The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related products.

Source Description and Location

Startup Guide

Online Reference Guide

Online HP Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the

Microsoft Windows manual

HP Notebook Web Site

HP Customer Care Web Site

Corporate Evaluator’s Guide

This printed manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information.

The full Reference Guide is shipped on the computer’s hard drive, and provides a complete source for operating and maintaining the computer. Look in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. For Windows XP, the HP Library is in the Help and Support Center.

HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library.

This is shipped with your computer and contains information about using the version of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer.

www.hp.com/notebooks. www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror).

www.hp.com/go/support.

This provides information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to configure your notebook computer in a corporate, networked environment. Located at the HP Notebook web site.

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Identifying Parts of the Computer

Front View

1. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (on certain models).

2. Left and right One-Touch buttons (programmable).

3. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation.

4. Keyboard status lights: Caps Lock, Num Lock, Keypad Lock, Scroll Lock.

5. Power slide button. Turns the computer on and off.

6. Pointing stick (pointing device).

7. Scroll button.

8. Left and right click buttons.

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9. Main status lights: power mode, hard disk activity, main battery charge.

10. Hard disk drive.

11. Audio-off button and audio-off light.

12. Volume control.

13. Audio jacks: audio out (headphones), external microphone.

14. PC Card slot.

15. PC Card eject button.

16. Built-in microphone.

17. Latch for opening the computer.

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Back View

18. Universal serial bus ports (USB).

19. Infrared port (on certain models).

20. External monitor port.

21. Modem port (on certain models).

22. LAN port (on certain models).

23. AC adapter jack.

24. Kensington lock slot (security connector).

25. System-off switch.

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Bottom View

26. Hard disk drive retaining screw.

27. RAM cover.

28. Docking port.

29. Main battery.

30. Main battery latch.

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Status Lights

The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity.

1. Power mode.

• On: the computer is on (even if the display is off).

• Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode. (Steady amber light on some models.)

• Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode.

2. Hard disk drive activity.

• Blue: the computer is accessing the hard disk drive.

3. Main battery charge status.

• Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.

• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.

• Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault.

(Steady red light on some models.)

• Off: the AC adapter is not connected.

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The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks.

1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.

2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active (Fn+F9). (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.)

3. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys—otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external keyboard).

4. Scroll Lock. Scroll Lock is active (Fn+F10).

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Expansion Base – Front

1. Docking connector.

2. Status panel.

3. Status panel button.

4. Speaker (one on each side).

5. Left plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module.

6. CD status light.

7. CD player power button.

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8. CD player controls: previous track, play/pause, stop, next track, volume.

9. Right plug-in module bay. Used with CD player controls. Can contain any plug-in module.

10. Module eject latch.

11. Undock switch.

12. Audio jacks: audio out (headphones), external microphone, audio in.

13. Kensington lock slot (security connector).

14. Emergency undock latch.

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Expansion Base – Back

15. Universal serial bus ports (USB).

16. S-video (TV out) port.

17. Serial port (COM1).

18. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device.

19. External monitor port.

20. PS/2 mouse port.

21. PS/2 keyboard port.

22. LAN port (works only if the computer has a built-in LAN port).

23. AC adapter jack.

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Setting Up Your Computer

WARNING

Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in Comfort in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics web site, www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary about working with a notebook computer, see “Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC” on page 45.

If you are using your notebook computer as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse. This can reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library.

When you set up your computer for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery, connect the AC adapter, turn on the computer, and run the Windows setup program.

Step 1: Install the battery

Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, or they can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.

Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you should install it:

1. Turn the computer upside down.

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2. Insert the front end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of the computer, then press the back end in until it clicks into place.

To remove the battery

1. Do one of the following:

• Plug in the AC adapter.

• Press the blue sleep button to put the computer into Standby mode. While the

computer is in this mode, you must insert the replacement battery within two minutes of removing the discharged battery.

• Shut down the computer or put it into Hibernate mode.

2. Slide the battery’s release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.

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Step 2: Connect AC power

CAUTION

Important

Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter). Using any other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual).

If you have an expansion base, do not dock your computer in it until after the computer boots up for the first time.

• 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.

While the battery is charging, you can continue with step 3.

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Setting Up Your Computer

Step 3: Connect a phone line

If your computer does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if you prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem.

1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (You must not use a digital line.)

2. Connect the telephone cord to the built-in modem.

3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter.

For details about using the modem, see “Using the Modem” on page 62.

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Step 4: Turn on the computer

• Press the blue sleep button above the keyboard. The computer then boots up, and Windows starts automatically.

Hint

If your computer does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and press the blue sleep button again. Leave the AC adapter plugged in for at least an hour.

Step 5: Set up Windows

Your computer has Microsoft Windows preinstalled on its hard disk drive. The first time you turn on your computer, the Windows Setup program runs automatically so you can customize your setup.

1. Follow the Setup program’s instructions as they appear on the screen. If the program prompts you to enter the Product ID code, you will find this code on the bottom of the computer.

2. If your computer has a modem, check the modem’s country or region settings:

• Windows 98: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Modems, then

click Dialing Properties.

• Windows 2000: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Phone and

Modem Options, then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.

• Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and

Modem Options, then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.

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Setting Up Your Computer

Step 6: Register your notebook

Be sure to register your computer. Registering is free and fast, and ensures you will receive quicker, more personalized support. The information you provide during registration allows us to provide you with better products and services.

Registering your computer does the following:

• Records your ownership of the computer with Hewlett-Packard and provides access to service, support, and information.

• Records your ownership of the Windows 98 or XP operating system with Microsoft. If you have Windows 2000, please contact Microsoft separately to register the operating system.

You can register while setting up Windows, or later in any of three ways: by modem, by phone, or by fax. For some countries and models, an HP notebook registration icon is available on the desktop.

By modem

If your computer does not have a built-in modem, you can register after you set up a PC Card modem or an external modem—or you can register by phone or fax.

• If you are not prompted to register, you can click the Register button in the welcome screen. Make sure the phone line is connected to the modem port and follow the onscreen instructions.

If you choose not to register right away, you can do so by modem later by doubleclicking the Registration icon on the desktop (if available). Make sure the phone line is connected and follow the onscreen instructions. The icon disappears after you register.

By phone

You can register by calling your HP Customer Care Center. See “To contact HP for support or service” on page 149 for the phone number.

By fax

If you have a printer connected to your computer, you can print a registration form and fax it to HP. Double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop (if available), and print the registration form. You will find the fax number on the form.

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What to do next

Here are a few things you may want to try at this point:

• If you’re not familiar with the version of Windows installed on your computer, click Start, Help (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Tour Windows XP, or check the Windows manual to discover what’s new.

• If your computer shipment includes an expansion base and CD-ROM drive or similar drive, insert the drive in the right module bay—see “To replace a plug-in module” on page 84 for details. Then turn on the computer and insert it into the expansion base— see “To dock the computer” on page 78 for details.

• If your expansion base includes a DVD drive or CD-RW drive, you also received special software for the drive—find the software CD in the box. Click Start, Programs (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, All Programs, Multimedia (Windows XP)—if the software isn’t listed, install it by inserting the CD in the drive. Follow the instructions displayed—run Setup on the CD if it doesn’t run automatically.

See the online Reference Guide to learn more about using and maintaining your computer—click Start, Programs, HP Library (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Help and Support, HP Library (Windows XP).

To connect to the Internet

If your computer has a modem (built-in, PC Card, or external), LAN port, or wireless LAN, you can use it to connect to the Internet. For details, see “Using the Modem” on page 62, “Connecting to a LAN” on page 71, or “Making Wireless Connections” on page 72.

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To connect the floppy disk drive

If you don’t have an expansion base, you can connect the floppy disk drive to a USB port.

• Connect the F2101A USB floppy cable directly to the floppy drive and to the USB port.

If you have an expansion base, you can insert the floppy drive in a module bay—see “To replace a plug-in module” on page 84.

You cannot use the USB floppy cable to connect any other type of drive module, such as a CD-ROM or DVD drive. The USB floppy cable is for floppy drives only.

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Basic Operation

Operating Your Computer

You can start and stop your computer using its blue sleep button. However, at certain times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.

To turn the computer on and off

Power mode To enter this mode

On mode

Power mode status light is green.

Standby mode Saves significant power. Turns off the display and other components. Maintains current session in RAM. Restarts quickly. Restores network connections. Power mode status light is amber.

Hibernate mode Saves maximum power. Saves current session to disk, then shuts down. Restores network connections. Power mode status light is off.

Shut down (off) Saves maximum power. Turns off without saving current session. At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections. Power mode status light is off.

To turn on: press the blue sleep button to restart, or to resume your session from Standby or Hibernate mode.

Press the blue sleep button.

Press blue sleep button –or– click Start, Shut Down, Standby (Windows 98 or 2000) –or– click Start, Turn Off Computer, Stand By (Windows XP) –or– allow timeout.

Press Fn+F12 –or– click Start, Hibernate (Windows 98) –or– click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate (Windows 2000) –or– allow timeout.

Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) –or– click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP) –or– slide the power button (only if the Start menu procedure doesn’t work).

You can also customize the way these power modes work. See “How the computer manages power automatically” on page 52.

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