HP OMNIBOOK 6000 User Manual

HP OmniBook 6000

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HP Software Product License Agreement

Your HP notebook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read the Software License Agreement before proceeding.

Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment. Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement. Proceeding to operate the equipment indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with the terms of the License Agreement, you must now either remove the software from your hard disk drive and destroy the Recovery CD, or return the complete computer and software for a full refund.

Proceeding with configuration signifies your acceptance of the License Terms. Unless otherwise stated below, this HP Software Product License Agreement shall

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Edition History

Edition 1 ............................................. April 2000

This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents

Introducing the Notebook Computer ............................................................................. 9

Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 10

What’s in the Box?................................................................................................ 10

Software bundled on your computer.....................................................................11

To buy accessories................................................................................................ 11

To find more information...................................................................................... 12

Identifying Parts of the Computer............................................................................... 13

Front View ............................................................................................................ 13

Bottom View......................................................................................................... 14

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

Status Lights.......................................................................................................... 16

Setting Up Your Computer......................................................................................... 18

Step 1 – Install the battery..................................................................................... 18

Step 2 – Connect ac power.................................................................................... 20

Step 3 – Turn on the computer.............................................................................. 21

Step 4 – Set up Windows...................................................................................... 22

Using Your Computer.................................................................................................... 23

Operating Your Computer.......................................................................................... 24

To start and stop the computer.............................................................................. 24

To reset the computer............................................................................................ 25

To use the pointing devices................................................................................... 26

To configure the pointing devices.........................................................................27

To disable one pointing device ............................................................................. 27

To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 28

To use the Windows and Applications keys ......................................................... 29

To use the embedded keypad................................................................................ 29

To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................ 30

To adjust the display ............................................................................................. 30

To adjust the volume.............................................................................................31

Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC.................................................................. 32

Taking Care of Your Computer.................................................................................. 34

To protect your hard disk drive............................................................................. 34

To take care of your computer.............................................................................. 34

To safeguard your data.......................................................................................... 35

To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 35

To get the most from your batteries...................................................................... 35

To clean your computer ........................................................................................ 36

Securing Your Computer............................................................................................ 37

To set up password protection............................................................................... 37

To attach a security cable...................................................................................... 38

To use the VirusScan utility.................................................................................. 39

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To set PC identification......................................................................................... 39

To lock the hard disk drive.................................................................................... 40

Traveling with Your Computer..................................................................................... 41

Managing Power Consumption .................................................................................. 42

How the computer manages power automatically ................................................ 42

To manage power manually.................................................................................. 45

To suspend the computer when closing the display.............................................. 46

Using Battery Power................................................................................................... 47

To check battery status.......................................................................................... 47

To respond to a low-battery warning .................................................................... 48

To install a secondary battery ............................................................................... 48

To maximize battery operating time ..................................................................... 48

Making Connections....................................................................................................... 51

Using Plug-In Modules............................................................................................... 52

To install hot-swap support................................................................................... 52

To replace a plug-in module ................................................................................. 53

To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port ............................................ 55

To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................55

To play DVD movies............................................................................................ 56

Using the Modem........................................................................................................ 57

To connect the modem.......................................................................................... 58

To connect to the Internet ..................................................................................... 58

To disconnect from the Internet............................................................................ 59

To dial in to a network.......................................................................................... 59

To change your modem settings ........................................................................... 60

To send and receive e-mail ................................................................................... 61

To send and receive faxes (Windows 95) ............................................................. 62

To send and receive faxes (Windows 98) ............................................................. 62

To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000) ......................................................... 64

Connecting to a LAN.................................................................................................. 65

To connect to a LAN............................................................................................. 65

Connecting PC Cards.................................................................................................. 66

To insert or remove a PC Card.............................................................................. 66

Connecting External Devices...................................................................................... 68

To identify connectors for external devices.......................................................... 68

To use an external monitor.................................................................................... 69

To connect a printer or other parallel device......................................................... 70

To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse.................................................. 71

To connect a USB device...................................................................................... 71

To connect a serial device..................................................................................... 72

To connect an audio device................................................................................... 72

To make an infrared connection............................................................................ 73

To connect to a docking product........................................................................... 74

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Configuring and Expanding Your Computer.............................................................. 77

Using the BIOS Setup Utility ..................................................................................... 78

To run the BIOS Setup utility ............................................................................... 78

Using TopTools .......................................................................................................... 84

To set up TopTools............................................................................................... 84

Installing a RAM Expansion Module......................................................................... 85

To install a RAM expansion module .................................................................... 85

To remove a RAM expansion module .................................................................. 86

Replacing a Hard Disk Drive...................................................................................... 88

To replace the hard disk drive............................................................................... 88

To replace the hard disk drive holder.................................................................... 89

To prepare a new hard disk drive.......................................................................... 90

Troubleshooting Your Computer.................................................................................. 91

Troubleshooting Techniques....................................................................................... 92

Audio Problems..................................................................................................... 92

CD-ROM and DVD Problems.............................................................................. 93

Display Problems.................................................................................................. 94

Docking Problems.................................................................................................95

Hard Disk Drive Problems.................................................................................... 96

Heat Problems....................................................................................................... 97

Infrared Problems.................................................................................................. 97

Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ............................................................. 98

Memory Problems...............................................................................................100

Modem Problems................................................................................................ 100

Network Problems............................................................................................... 103

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems............................................................................ 104

Performance Problems........................................................................................ 105

Power and Battery Problems............................................................................... 106

Printing Problems................................................................................................ 108

Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems..................................................................... 109

Startup Problems................................................................................................. 111

Testing the Hardware................................................................................................ 113

To run the DiagTools diagnostic test.................................................................. 113

Recovering and Reinstalling Software...................................................................... 115

To recover the factory installation of your hard disk.......................................... 115

To replace a damaged Recovery CD................................................................... 116

To update the computer BIOS............................................................................. 116

To recover an application.......................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Support and Service..................................................................................................... 119

Getting Assistance for Your Computer..................................................................... 120

To get help from the web.................................................................................... 120

To contact the HP Customer Care Center........................................................... 120

To receive repair service..................................................................................... 122

To prepare your computer for shipment.............................................................. 122

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Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement......................................................... 123

Specifications and Regulatory Information ............................................................... 125

Hardware Specifications........................................................................................... 126

Modem Reference Information................................................................................. 129

Modem Reference (3Com).................................................................................. 129

Modem Reference (Ambit)................................................................................. 134

Safety Information.................................................................................................... 141

Power Cords........................................................................................................ 141

Ergonomics ......................................................................................................... 142

Battery Safety...................................................................................................... 142

Laser Safety......................................................................................................... 143

LED Safety.......................................................................................................... 143

Regulatory Information............................................................................................. 144

U.S.A................................................................................................................... 144

Canada................................................................................................................. 145

Japan ................................................................................................................... 145

International........................................................................................................ 146

Index ..............................................................................................................................147

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Introducing the Notebook Computer

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Introducing the Notebook Computer

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:

• The display is brighter than those on previous HP notebook computers.

• 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?

• 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 Guide.

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

• Microsoft Windows manual.

• Mediamatics CD (for models with a DVD drive).

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Introducing the Notebook Computer

Taking Inventory

Software bundled on your computer

Your computer includes the following software.

Software Function

HP TopTools

Agaté Tioman Hot-Swap Lets you swap most modules in the plug-in bay without needing to shut

QuickLink Permits fax transfer to fax machines and fax software, and permits data

HP e-center Provides easy access to e-pages and e-services—including backup,

VirusScan Protects your computer from potentially harmful files. Adobe Acrobat Reader Allows you to read documents in Acrobat format frequently used on the

HP DiagTools Provides hardware diagnostic tests. Mediamatics DVD Express CD Controls DVD play (for models with a DVD drive).

Allows network managers and administrators to check the hardware and software on your computer and how well they are working.

down and reboot the computer (Windows 95 and 98 only).

transfer. (Windows 98 only)

e-mail, and fax transfer (North America English only).

Internet.

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 docking solutions, plug-in modules, and other accessories, such as the following:

• ac adapter.

• Floppy disk drive module.

• External floppy disk drive cable.

• Plug-in modules, such as CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, CD read/write drive, Zip drive,

LS-120 drive, second hard disk drive.

• Replacement hard disk drive module.

• Main battery.

• Secondary battery.

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Introducing the Notebook Computer

Taking Inventory

• Weight-saving module, for module bay to reduce travel weight.

• External battery charger.

• Docking bay adapter.

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

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

complete source for operating and maintaining the computer. Look in the HP Library group, or on the

For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the

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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Recovery CD

is shipped on the computer’s hard drive, and provides a

in \hp\Library.

Recovery CD

in \hp\Library.

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Identifying Parts of the Computer

Front View

Introducing the Notebook Computer

Identifying Parts of the Computer

1. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation.

2. Keyboard status lights (left to right: Caps Lock, Num Lock, Keypad Lock, Scroll Lock).

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

4. Pointing stick (pointing device).

5. Click buttons and scroll button.

6. Touch pad (pointing device).

7. Click buttons.

8. Main status lights (left to right): power state, hard disk activity, charging status for main battery, and charging status for secondary battery.

9. Module eject latch.

10. System-off switch.

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

12. Infrared port (below the volume control).

13. Volume control.

14. Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones), external microphone, audio in.

15. Kensington lock slot (security connector).

16. Built-in speakers (one on each side).

17. Built-in microphone.

18. Latch for opening the computer.

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Introducing the Notebook Computer

Identifying Parts of the Computer

Bottom View

19. Modem port (on certain models).

20. LAN port (on certain models).

21. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower).

22. Hard disk drive.

23. Main battery latch.

24. Main battery.

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

26. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside).

27. RAM cover.

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Back View

Introducing the Notebook Computer

Identifying Parts of the Computer

28. Universal serial bus port (USB).

29. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device, or to connect the floppy disk drive externally.

30. Docking port.

31. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter).

32. Serial port (COM1). Use this port for a serial mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device.

33. External monitor port.

34. ac adapter jack.

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Identifying Parts of the Computer

Status Lights

The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status, drive activity, and keyboard functions such as caps lock and num lock.

The following diagram shows the status lights on the front of the computer.

1. Power status.

• Green: computer is on or in Display-off mode (Windows 98 and 2000).

• Amber: computer is in Standby mode or Display-off mode (Windows 95).

• No light: computer is off or in Hibernate mode.

• Red light: computer failed when resuming, and must be reset.

2. Hard disk drive activity.

• Green: computer is accessing the hard disk drive.

3. Main 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. The ac adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault.

• Off: The ac adapter is not connected.

4. 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. The battery has a fault.

• Off: The ac adapter is not connected, a secondary battery is not installed, or the

battery is not charging.

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Introducing the Notebook Computer

Identifying Parts of the Computer

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. (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.

4. Scroll Lock. Scroll Lock is active.

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Introducing the Notebook Computer

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 32.

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.

2. Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into the battery compartment on the

bottom of the computer, and lower the back end in until it clicks into place.

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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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Introducing the Notebook Computer

Setting Up Your Computer

Step 2 – Connect ac power

CAUTION

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).

• 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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Introducing the Notebook Computer

Setting Up Your Computer

Step 3 – 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.

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Year 2000

Introducing the Notebook Computer

Setting Up Your Computer

Step 4 – Set up Windows

Your notebook computer has Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or 2000 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.

• 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.

Hewlett-Packard makes no representation or warranty about the Year 2000 readiness of non-HP products, including preinstalled operating systems or application software. You should contact the software manufacturer directly to determine if you need to do anything else to ensure compliance.

Microsoft has indicated that many of its operating system software products and applications require customer installation of software patches for Year 2000 compliance, and may require additional patches in the future. The need for such patches most likely applies to the operating system software and any Microsoft applications shipped with this product. You are urged to contact Microsoft at www.microsoft.com/y2k, at 1-888-MSFTY2K (U.S. and Canada only), or at your local Microsoft office.

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Using Your Computer

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Using Your Computer

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 start and stop the computer

Power mode To enter this mode To turn on again Display-off mode

Saves minimal power. Turns off the display and hard disk. Restarts quickly. Maintains network connections.

Standby mode

Saves significant power. Turns off the display and other components. Maintains current session in RAM. Restarts quickly. Restores network connections.

Hibernate mode

Saves maximum power. Saves current session to disk, then shuts down. Restores network connections.

Shut down (off)

Saves maximum power. Turns off without saving current session. At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections.

Allow timeout. Press any key or move a

pointing device to restore

the display (“Instant-On”).

Press blue sleep button –or– click Start, Suspend (Windows 95) or Start, Shutdown, Standby (Windows 98 and 2000) –or– allow timeout.

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

Click Start, Shut Down (recommended) –or– slide the power button.

Press the blue sleep button to display your current session (“InstantOn”).

Press the blue sleep button to restart and restore your previous session.

Press the blue sleep button to restart with a new session.

You can also customize the way these power modes work. See “How the computer manages power automatically” on page 42.

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Using Your Computer

Operating Your Computer

Hint

To boot from a CD-ROM or DVD drive in the module bay, press ESC during reboot when the HP logo and prompt appear. Then select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as the temporary boot device.

To reset the computer

Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, and will not let you turn the computer off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed.

1. If possible, shut down Windows: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Shut Down.

2. Slide and hold the power button for 4 seconds, until the display shuts down, then

press the blue sleep button to restart.

–or, if this fails– Insert a straightened paper clip into the system-off switch on the right side of the

computer, then press the blue sleep button to restart.

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Using Your Computer

Operating Your Computer

To use the pointing devices

Your computer includes two built-in pointing devices: the pointing stick and touch pad.

1. Pointing stick (pressure-sensitive pointing device).

2. Click buttons and scroll button. The click buttons work like the left and right buttons

on a standard mouse. The scroll button works with the pointing stick to scroll the contents of a window.

3. Touch pad (touch-sensitive pointing device).

4. Click buttons. These also work like the left and right buttons on a standard mouse.

Moving and selecting

1. Place your hands in a normal typing position.

2. Pointing stick. With your index finger, press the pointing stick in the direction you

want the pointer to move. Touch pad. Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want

the pointer to move.

3. Use the left and right click buttons, which function like the left and right buttons on a

mouse, to make your selection:

• To open an application, move the pointer over the icon and double-click the left

button.

• To make menu selections, move the pointer to the menu item and click the left

button.

• To open the shortcut menu for an item, move the pointer over the item and click

the right button.

• To drag an item, move the pointer over the item. Then press and hold the left

button while you move the pointer to the new location, and release the button.

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Using Your Computer

Operating Your Computer

Scrolling with the scroll button

• Hold down the scroll button and move the pointer using the pointing stick. The

contents of the window scroll in the direction you move the pointer.

To configure the pointing devices

You can customize the operation of your computer’s pointing devices (pointing stick, touch pad, and external PS/2 or serial mouse). You can change the left, right, and scroll button actions, double-click speed, pointer speed, and more. For details, click Help in the Mouse window.

• Double-click the touch pad icon in the task bar.

–or– Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse.

To disable one pointing device

If you prefer to use only one of your computer’s built-in pointing devices, you can disable the other. For example, if you notice that your hand inadvertently contacts the touch pad and moves the cursor while you’re typing, consider disabling the touch pad.

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse.

–or– Double-click the touch pad icon in the taskbar.

2. Click the Touch tab, and select the device you want to disable from the pull-down

menu.

3. Select Disable This Device near the bottom of the window.

4. Click OK.

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Using Your Computer

Operating Your Computer

To use the Fn hot keys

The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key

sequence—for various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.

This hot key Does this

Fn+F1 Decreases the display brightness. Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness. Fn+F5

Fn+F7 Audio mute Fn+F8 Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num

Fn+F12 Enters Hibernate mode. Fn+NumLock Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Fn+UP ARROW Increases sound volume. Fn+DOWN ARROW Decreases sound volume.

Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on both.

Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active.

External keyboards support only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12. To use these, press and hold left CTRL+left ALT, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.

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To use the Windows and Applications keys

The Windows key brings up the Windows Start menu. This is the same as clicking the Start button on the taskbar.

The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the current application. This is the same menu that appears when you right-click while pointing at the application.

This key combination Does this

Windows key+E Runs Windows Explorer Windows key+F1 Runs Windows Help Windows key+F Runs Windows Find: File or Folders… dialog box

Windows key+M Minimizes all displayed windows Shift+Windows key+M Returns all minimized windows to original size Windows key+R Runs the Windows Run dialog box

Using Your Computer

Operating Your Computer

To use the embedded keypad

Your computer’s built-in keyboard includes an embedded keypad you can use to type numbers and arithmetic operators. The keys in this keypad are marked using light gold characters.

• Press Fn+F8 to turn on the embedded keypad.

• Hold Fn while typing a key to turn the embedded keypad on temporarily.

When the embedded keypad is active, you can use Num Lock to change how the keypad functions:

• Num Lock on: The keys enter the numbers and arithmetic operator printed in light

gold on the keyboard.

• Num Lock off: The keys act as cursor control keys.

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Using Your Computer

Operating Your Computer

To use the ALT GR key

Non-U.S. keyboards have an ALT GR key to the right of the spacebar. This is a shift key that provides access to certain special keyboard characters.

• For a character in the lower-right corner of a key, press and hold ALT GR to type the

character.

1. Shifted.

2. Unshifted.

3. ALT GR.

To adjust the display

Hint

Changing the brightness

• Press Fn+F1 to decrease the display’s brightness.

• Press Fn+F2 to increase the display’s brightness.

To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest level you can view comfortably.

Changing display settings

You can customize a number of display settings for your computer, such as color depth and screen area.

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display.

2. Click the Settings tab, then make the settings you want.

Using an external monitor

If you want, you can attach an external monitor to your notebook computer. See “To use an external monitor” on page 69.

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Operating Your Computer

To adjust the volume

From the keyboard

• To increase the volume, press the rear half of the volume control on the right side of

the computer.

–or– Press Fn+UP ARROW.

• To decrease the volume, press the front half of the volume control.

–or– Press Fn+DOWN ARROW.

• To toggle the standard mute function, press Fn+F7.

With the audio-off button

Your computer includes an audio-off button you can use to temporarily disconnect the speakers without changing the volume or mute settings. This feature is handy when you want to block all speaker output regardless of what your computer is doing.

• To toggle the speaker connection on and off, press the audio-off button on the right

side of the computer. The audio-off light turns on when the speakers are disconnected.

In Windows

1. Click the Volume icon in the taskbar.

2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume.

3. To temporarily silence the speakers without changing the volume setting, click Mute.

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Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC

WARNING

Note

Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For more information about reducing your risk, visit our ergonomics Web site at www.hp.com/ergo—or see Working in Comfort in the

online HP Library.

You can use your HP notebook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. The following recommendations should help you work more comfortably.

Note that if you are using your portable computer as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse. This will give your portable computer the adjustability and comfort features of a desktop unit. HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. More information on how to prepare your workspace environment and set up your HP equipment is available in Working in Comfort, which is preloaded on the hard disk in the HP Library and available on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library—as well as at

www.hp.com/ergo.

Your Mobile Work Environment

• Use a chair that provides good support for your lower back. If an adjustable chair is

not available, you can use a pillow or rolled-up towel to provide lower back support.

• Try to keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor. In a mobile

environment, you can do this by using a phone book or briefcase to support your feet.

• Adjust the height of either your work surface or chair to keep your arms in a neutral

position. Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows at your sides, with the forearms and hands parallel with the floor.

• Position your notebook computer display to minimize glare and reflection. For

example, on an airplane, lower the window shade, or in a hotel room, draw the curtains. You also should maintain a comfortable viewing distance–approximately 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 inches). Adjust the angle of your display to help keep your head angled slightly downward in a comfortable position.

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• Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists

should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down. If your notebook computer does not have a built-in palm rest, you can use a rolled-up towel.

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Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC

• Try to type as lightly as possible. The notebook keyboard requires little force to

activate.

• Take frequent, short rest breaks–this is especially important in a mobile computing

environment.

• Portable computers weigh between approximately 1.4 and 3.7 kilos (3 and 8 pounds).

When traveling, be sure to carry your computer properly to minimize strain on your body. Shift the bag containing your notebook equipment frequently between your left and right hands and shoulders.

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Using Your Computer

Taking Care of Your Computer

Use the following recommendations to maintain your computer during everyday use and prevent potential physical damage or data loss.

To protect your hard disk drive

Hard disk drives, as well as other internal components, are not indestructible and can be damaged by inappropriate handling and operation.

• Avoid bumps or jolts.

• Do not operate the computer while traveling over bumpy terrain.

• Suspend or shut down the computer before transporting it. This turns off the hard

drive. A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating could destroy data or damage the drive.

• Carry the computer in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts.

• Set down the computer gently.

To take care of your computer

• Provide adequate ventilation around the computer. Always set the computer on a flat

surface, so that air can flow freely around and underneath it.

• Always shut down the computer or put it in Hibernate mode before putting it in a

carrying case or other enclosed space.

• Do not pick up or carry the computer by its display.

• Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in “Hardware

Specifications” on page 126. Do not use the computer outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather).

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Taking Care of Your Computer

To safeguard your data

• Do not use a pointing device or activate any other device that interrupts operation

while the system is starting or stopping.

• Back up your work regularly. Copy files to floppy, tape, or network drives.

• Use a virus-scanning program (such as the VirusScan program included with your

computer) to check the integrity of your files and operating system. Since new viruses

appear frequently, you will also want to update the program’s virus definitions from time to time; updates are on the Web at www.networkassociates.com.

• Check your disk using the scandisk utility.

To extend the life of the display

• Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).

• When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal

display (Fn+F5).

• If you are not using an external monitor, set the Turn off monitor timeouts (for both

ac and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval.

• Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the computer from

changing to Display-off or Standby mode after a timeout period. If you use a screen saver in Windows 95, 98, or 2000, enable the option to shut off the display after a time delay.

• Do not disable Display-off or Standby timeouts.

• If you are using ac power and have no external monitor attached, put the computer in

Display-off or Standby mode when not in use.

To get the most from your batteries

• Do not leave batteries unused for long periods. If you have more than one, rotate

them.

• If you normally use ac power, make a practice of using the battery as your power

source at least once a week.

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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, the battery must be charged 20–50% to minimize capacity loss

by self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of performance. Storing a fully charged battery can cause higher self-discharge and reduce its discharge capacity—even after recharging—as compared to a battery stored when charged 20–50%.

To clean your computer

• You can clean the computer with a soft cloth dampened with clean water or with

water containing a mild detergent. Do not use an excessively wet cloth, and take care to keep water out of the case.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner

directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display.

• You can clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust.

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Securing Your Computer

To set up password protection

You can protect your computer from access by another user when you set up password protection, which is available through Windows 98 and 2000 and through the BIOS Setup utility. For complete protection in Windows 98 or 2000, set passwords in both places.

To cancel password protection, set an empty password.

BIOS Setup Utility (Windows 95, 98, or 2000)

1. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart.

2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.

3. From the Security menu, enter or modify the Administrator Password or User

Password as needed. See “Security Menu” on page 81.

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4. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup.

Windows 98

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Passwords.

2. Click the Change Passwords tab, then click Change Windows Password and set a

password.

3. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power Management.

4. On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for a password when the computer

leaves Standby mode.

Windows 2000

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Users and Passwords.

2. Click the Users tab, and create or modify a user name and password as needed. See

Windows Help for details.

3. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power Options.

4. On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for a password when the computer

leaves Standby mode.

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Securing Your Computer

To attach a security cable

Your computer includes a built-in connector you can use to secure the computer with a cable and a lock (such as the Kensington MicroSaver lock system, available at many computer stores).

1. Wrap the cable around a secure object, such as a table leg.

2. Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object, and make sure it

can’t slip off.

3. Insert the lock into the security connector on the right side of the computer and

release the key. Store the key in a safe place away from the computer.

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Securing Your Computer

To use the VirusScan utility

Virus-protection software can help protect the integrity of your data. This is especially important if you use the Web.

Your computer comes equipped with VirusScan. Before you can use VirusScan, you need to install it.

1. Click Start, Programs, VirusScan, Setup.

2. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen. Once installed, you can get detailed instructions from VirusScan’s online Help.

To set PC identification

You must have administrator password authority to set a PC identification number.

1. If you have not already installed HP TopTools, do so now. See “To set up TopTools”

on page 84.

2. Click Start, Programs, HP TopTools for Notebooks, HP TopTools.

3. Click Security, then type your administrator password and press ENTER.

4. Click Settings and Actions.

5. In the “Tattooing String” box, type a unique set of characters that will identify your

PC. You can type up to 80 characters including spaces and special characters. Do not press ENTER when typing. The string wraps automatically.

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CAUTION

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Securing Your Computer

To lock the hard disk drive

The computer enables you to lock its internal hard disk drive to help keep your information secure. Hard disk drive lock does not protect a second hard disk drive installed in the module bay.

When you enable hard disk drive lock, the current BIOS user password (or administrator password if that is the only password set) is encoded on the hard disk drive.

If you move the hard disk drive to another computer, you can’t access the drive until you set the user (or administrator) password to match the drive’s password. After you

match the drive’s password, you can change the computer (and drive) password. If you forget the password, you cannot recover your data.

1. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart.

2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

3. From the Security menu, enable Password Required to Boot.

4. From the Security menu, enable Internal hard disk drive lock.

5. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup.

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Managing Power Consumption

When you’re running your computer on battery power, you will want to maximize operating time without compromising performance. Your computer is designed to help you reduce power consumption and extend battery life without needing to turn it off.

• During idle periods, the computer automatically enters power-saving modes after

specified timeout periods. You can adjust these timeouts to suit your working habits.

• You can manually send the computer into a power-saving mode at any time by

pressing the appropriate key—see “To manage power manually” on page 45.

How the computer manages power automatically

Your computer automatically enters Hibernate mode, Standby mode, and Display-off mode, and turns off the hard disk based on values set in the Power Management Properties window (Windows 98 and 2000) or the BIOS Setup utility (Windows 95).

Automatic action Occurs after… To resume… Turns off hard disk.

Turns off the hard disk drive. This is usually set to occur shortly after the display is turned off.

Enters Display-off mode.

Turns off the display and hard disk to conserve battery power and extend the life of the display.

Enters Standby mode.

Maintains your current session in RAM, and turns off the display and other components to conserve battery power.

Enters Hibernate mode.

Saves your current session to the hard disk, then turns off the computer.

Lowers CPU speed (SpeedStep only).

Switches to the lower CPU speed to use power more efficiently. See below.

The hard disk is not accessed for the specified interval.

No keyboard, pointing device, or other input activity occurs for the specified interval.

No pointing devices are used, no disk drive is accessed, and no port (serial, parallel, or IR) is active for the specified interval.

The ac adapter is unplugged. Plug in the ac adapter.

Begin using the computer: the hard disk turns on when needed.

Press any key or move a pointing device to return to your current session.

Press the blue sleep button to return to your current session.

Press the blue sleep button to restore your previous session.

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For Windows 98 and 2000, message box appears 15 seconds before the computer enters Standby mode. This allows you to stop the process and save your work if you have not recently done so.

Make a habit of saving your work before allowing your computer to enter Standby mode. If power is interrupted while the computer is in Standby mode, any information that was not saved will be lost.

The computer can also enter Hibernate mode if battery power reaches a critically low

level. (See “To respond to a low-battery warning” on page 48.) If this happens, you will find on resuming that all your data has been saved, but some functions may be disabled. To resume normal operation, restore power by connecting an ac adapter or installing a charged battery, then shut the computer off and restart it.

Changing timeout settings and creating power schemes

You can adjust the periods of non-use after which your computer automatically shuts down components or enters a power-saving mode. You can also save these settings as a power scheme.

• Windows 95:

CAUTION

1. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart.

2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

3. In the Power menu, enter the timeout values you want—see “Power Menu” on

page 82.

4. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup.

• Windows 98 and 2000:

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power.

2. Click the Power Schemes tab, and enter the settings you want. If you don’t want a

particular timeout to occur, set the value to Never. See Windows Help for details. If you want to save the settings as a power scheme, click Save As and enter a

name for the scheme.

For Windows 98, change the Hibernate timeout in BIOS Setup—see “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 78.

For Windows 2000, do not disable Hibernate support in the Power settings, or you will lose any unsaved data if the computer’s battery runs down completely.

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Managing CPU power (SpeedStep)

If your computer’s taskbar contains an Intel SpeedStep Technology icon, then your computer contains a dual-speed processor with Intel SpeedStep Technology. This feature enables the processor to automatically switch to a lower, power-saving speed when the computer is running on the battery.

• If you reboot the computer with the ac adapter plugged in, the processor starts at its

high speed. If you reboot the computer on battery power, the processor starts 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 high speed.

You can also customize SpeedStep to best suit your working environment.

• To set the speed used by the processor at boot, change the Intel SpeedStep Mode

setting in the BIOS Setup Power menu—see “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 78.

• To set the speed used by the processor when Windows is running, double-click the

Intel SpeedStep Technology icon in the taskbar.

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To manage power manually

In addition to allowing the computer to enter its power-saving modes automatically, you can also put it into any of the following three modes whenever you need to.

Power mode Does this… Use when… To enter this mode… Standby Maintains your current

session in RAM, and turns off the display and other components.

Hibernate

Off

Saves the current session to disk, then shuts down. Provides maximum power savings while still allowing you to recover the current session.

Turns off your computer, providing maximum power savings. The current session will not be saved, and any unsaved data will be lost.

You will be away from your computer for a short time.

You will be away from your computer for several hours, but want to continue your session.

You’re done with your work.

Press blue sleep button

–or– click Start, Suspend (Windows 95) or Start, Shutdown, Standby (Windows 98 and 2000).

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

Click Start, Shut Down (recommended) –or– slide the power button.

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To suspend the computer when closing the display

By default, the computer display turns off when you close the display lid. If you prefer, you can instead set the computer so that closing the lid suspends the computer to Standby mode.

Windows 2000

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power Options.

2. Click the Advanced tab, then select an option for closing the lid. None means that the

computer enters Display-off mode when you close the lid.

Windows 95 or 98

1. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart.

2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

3. From the Power menu, choose Lid Switch Mode.

4. Choose Suspend. Closing the lid will then suspend the computer to Standby mode.

5. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup.

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Using Battery Power

To check battery status

From the battery status lights

Your computer has two battery status lights, one for the main battery and one for the

optional secondary battery in the module bay—see “Status Lights” on page 16.

From the Windows taskbar

The Windows taskbar includes a power icon that provides detailed battery status information. The icon looks like a battery when ac is not connected.

• Place the pointer over the power icon to display the remaining battery charge. This

value is shown as either a percentage of charge remaining, or as time remaining.

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• Double-click the power icon to open the Battery Meter window.

From the Windows Control Panel

• Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Power. This provides access to

all of Windows’ power-information options.

On the battery

1. Remove the battery from the computer—see “Step 1 – Install the battery” on page 18.

2. Press the contact pad on the back of the battery. The number of lights that turn on

indicates the remaining charge (each light represents 20% of a full charge).

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Using Battery Power

To respond to a low-battery warning

The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. The computer first emits a high-pitched beep. Then, if you do not restore power within a short time, the computer goes into Hibernate mode.

Once the computer enters Hibernate mode, you won’t be able to turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of the following:

• Replace the battery with a charged one. See “Step 1 – Install the battery” on page 18.

• Plug in the ac adapter. See “Step 2 – Connect ac power” on page 20.

• Install a charged secondary battery in the plug-in module bay. See “To install a

secondary battery” on page 48.

If you plug in the ac adapter, you can continue to work while your battery recharges.

To install a secondary battery

You can install a secondary battery in your computer’s plug-in module bay. See “Using Plug-In Modules” on page 52 for information about installing plug-in modules.

To maximize battery operating time

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).

• Put the computer in Standby mode whenever you are not using it for a short while:

press the blue sleep button for approximately one second or click Start, Suspend (Windows 95) or Start, Shut Down, Standby (Windows 98 and 2000).

• Put the computer in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current session,

but will not be using the computer for several hours: press Fn+F12.

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• Set the automatic timeout settings to emphasize saving power. If your computer has a

dual-speed processor, use the lower speed on battery power (the default settings

conserve battery power). See “How the computer manages power automatically” on page 42.

• If you have an I/O PC Card—that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such

as a network card—remove it when you’re not using it. Some I/O cards use significant power even while they’re inactive.

• If you work with an application that uses the serial port or an I/O PC Card, exit the

application when you finish using it.

• Install a secondary battery—see “To install a secondary battery” on page 48.

• If your main battery is rated at 11.1 volts (check its label), purchase a replacement

main battery, which is rated at 14.8 volts.

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Using Plug-In Modules

You can use any compatible plug-in module with your computer’s module bay, such as:

• CD-ROM or DVD drive.

• LS-120 or Zip drive.

• CD read/write drive.

• Second hard drive.

• Floppy disk drive.

You can also attach the floppy disk drive to your computer’s parallel port using the external floppy drive cable.

• Secondary battery.

CAUTION

Never remove a plug-in module without first notifying Windows—see “To replace a plug-in module” on page 53. Otherwise, you could lose data.

To install hot-swap support

If your computer uses Windows 95 or 98, it also includes the Agaté Tioman “hot-swap”

software that lets you disconnect most modules from the computer’s plug-in bay without needing to shut down and reboot the computer.

If a plug-in module icon is displayed in the taskbar, Agaté Tioman is already installed. If the icon is not present, you can install the software as follows:

• Click Start, Programs, Agaté Tioman for HP, Setup, then follow the onscreen

instructions.

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To replace a plug-in module

Windows 95 and 98 use the Agaté Tioman hot-swap software to let you disconnect most

plug-in modules without shutting down the computer. Before replacing a hard drive module, however, you must first shut down the computer.

Windows 2000 displays the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon at the right end of the taskbar when a drive module is present.

Before disconnecting a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or any other type of drive, you

must either use the icon in the taskbar or shut down the computer—otherwise, you could lose data.

Exception: for Windows 95 or 98, you must shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a hard disk drive.

Handle and store a module carefully when it’s out of the computer. Do not drop it or apply excessive pressure to its surfaces—this could damage its internal mechanisms. Do not touch the metallic pins on the computer’s connectors, module connectors, or cable connectors. Static electricity can damage internal components.

1. Close all files that are open from the plug-in module.

2. Windows 95 or 98: If the plug-in module icon is present in the taskbar, right-click the

icon, then click Remove Device. When prompted to remove the module, click OK.

(You don’t have to do this if the bay is empty or contains a battery.) Windows 2000: Left-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar, and

select the module you want to remove. When prompted to remove the module, click OK. (You don’t have to do this if the bay is empty or contains a battery.)

–or– For any system: Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down. For Windows 95 or 98, you must

do this if you are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the module bay.

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3. Press the button on the module release latch, and slide the latch toward the front of

the computer.

4. Grasp the module and pull it out.

5. Slide the new plug-in module into the computer until it clicks into place. If you have a CD-ROM drive or other module in the module bay, you can connect the

floppy disk drive to the parallel port. See the next topic.

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Using Plug-In Modules

To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port

If you prefer, you can connect the floppy disk drive to your computer’s parallel port using the external floppy drive cable.

• Connect the cable directly to the floppy drive and to the computer parallel port.

CAUTION

Before disconnecting the floppy disk drive, use the icon in the taskbar to stop the drive, or else shut down the computer. See “To replace a plug-in module” on page 53.

To insert or remove a CD or DVD

Do not insert or remove a CD while the computer is reading it. Otherwise, the computer could stop responding and you could lose data.

1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM or DVD drive. If you are using this drive

for the first time, be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert.

2. Place the CD into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down to seat it on the

spindle. –or– Remove the CD.

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3. Slide the tray back into the module to close it.

If your computer loses power, or if you have removed the CD-ROM or DVD module from the computer, you can manually open the drive to remove a CD.

• Insert a straightened paper clip into the recessed hole on the front of the drive.

Windows 95: Your computer has been configured at the factory to disable CD Auto Insert notification. This allows your system to suspend on time-out. However, you may notice that Windows 95 may not automatically detect the insertion of a CD.

Windows 98 and 2000: Your computer has been configured to enable CD Auto Insert notification. This does not affect time-outs.

To play DVD movies

If your computer came with a DVD drive, you can install DVD player software that lets you play DVD movies.

• Run Setup on the Mediamatics CD to install the player software.

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Using the Modem

If your computer has a modem port, you can connect your modem to a telephone line and communicate with other computers throughout the world. You can explore the Internet, send and receive e-mail messages, and use your PC to send and receive faxes. Your computer contains several software programs that work with your modem:

• Internet Explorer, for browsing the World Wide Web

• Outlook Express, for sending and receiving e-mail messages

• Windows 95 or 2000 fax software, or QuickLink with Windows 98, for sending and

receiving faxes

• HP e-center, which links to a Web site that allows you to receive faxes at your

existing e-mail address (North America English only)

The modem is a high-speed 56-Kbps modem. It allows you to connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) or modem network that has V.90 interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support V.90.

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Note that the maximum speed for faxing is 14.4 Kbps. Even though the modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps, your ISP or modem network may not operate at this speed or support this technology. Please check with your service provider for information on its capabilities. Furthermore, download transmission rates depend on the condition of the telephone line.

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To connect the modem

1. Check that the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. It should

have 2, 3, or 4 wires. (You must not use a PBX or digital line.)

2. Connect a telephone cord with an RJ-11 plug to the built-in modem. If the plug on the

phone cord doesn’t fit the modem jack, you may need to buy an adapter.

Special restrictions in certain countries

• In France, if you want to access the MiniTel system, you need MiniTel emulator

software. If your computer was purchased in France, it includes the TimTel Light software. If your computer does not include TimTel Light, you must purchase emulator software separately.

• The pulse dialing feature may be disabled in certain countries, possibly because Loop

Disconnect is not certified there. If pulse dialing is disabled, you should use tone dialing connections only.

To connect to the Internet

Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Check in your area for providers. After registering with an ISP, follow these steps.

1. Double-click the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop. For your first connection,

you’ll be prompted for information about your connection.

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2. Click the Connect button in the Dial-up Connection window.

When you are successfully connected to the Internet, you’ll see a connect icon (two connected computers) in the taskbar. You are now ready to explore the Internet! To go to a specific Web site, enter the address (for example, http://www.hp.com) in the browser’s Address field. To search for information on the Web, you can use the browser’s Search tool and enter the word or phrase you are looking for.

To disconnect from the Internet

You remain connected to the Internet until you shut down the computer, disconnect the phone line from the computer, or give a command to hang up the connection.

• Double-click the connect icon in the taskbar, and click Disconnect.

To dial in to a network

You can use the modem to dial in to a LAN (local area network) that supports dial-in connections. This gives you access to network resources from a remote location.

• See Windows Help for information about setting up and using dial-in network

connections—click Start, Help.

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Using the Modem

To change your modem settings

The modem is already set up to be compatible with telephone systems and modems in most areas. However, in some situations, you may have to change modem settings to match local conditions. If you have questions about local requirements, contact your telephone company.

• Control Panel. Open Modems (Windows 95 or 98) or Phone And Modem Options

Windows 2000) in Control Panel to change many modem settings. For Windows 95 or 98, on the General tab click Properties to set connection speeds or

special dialing options. For Windows 2000, on the Modems tab click Properties to set connection speeds, or

on the Dialing Rules tab click Edit to set dialing options.

• Communications software. Many communications applications provide options for

controlling modem settings. See the help for your software.

• AT commands. You can control many aspects of modem operation using modem AT

commands. AT commands are special strings of characters sent to the modem to set

up specific conditions. Those command strings normally start with “AT”. For a list of AT commands for the built-in modem, see “Modem Reference Information” on page 129.

For Windows 95 or 98, open Modems in Control Panel. On the General tab, click Properties, then on the Connections tab click Advanced. You can type AT commands in the space for extra settings.

For Windows 2000, open Phone And Modem Options in Control Panel. On the Modems tab, click Properties. You can type AT commands on the Advanced tab in the space for extra settings.

For example, to force a built-in Ambit modem to connect with the V.34 modulation, you can use the +MS command as shown in table of AT commands—type AT+MS=11 in the space for extra settings.

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To send and receive e-mail

Sending and receiving e-mail requires an e-mail account with an Internet Service

Provider or with your company’s communications system. If you are using AOL, e-mail services are part of your AOL service. For another ISP, you can use Outlook Express (included with your computer) or an e-mail system of your choice. This topic includes instructions for using Outlook Express.

To start Outlook Express

1. Click Start, Programs, Outlook Express, or double-click Outlook Express on the

desktop.

2. If you are not currently connected to the Internet, the Dial-up Connection window

appears. Choose Connect to connect to the Internet.

To send an e-mail message

1. In Outlook Express, click the New Mail tool on the toolbar.

2. Fill in the information in the New Message window.

3. When you’re finished, click the Send button.

To receive e-mail messages

1. In Outlook Express, click the Send/Recv tool on the toolbar to have Outlook deliver

new messages.

2. Click the Inbox folder to view the list of messages. Unread messages appear bold on

the screen.

3. To view a message, click it once. (Or double-click to view the message in its own

window.)

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To send and receive faxes (Windows 95)

Sending and receiving faxes requires just a telephone connection—you don’t need an Internet connection. You can use the modem and fax software to send and receive faxes on your computer. Fax software is built into Windows 95.

To send a fax

1. Double-click the Inbox icon on the desktop. If this is the first time you’re opening the

Inbox, follow the instructions to set up Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Fax.

2. Click Compose, New Fax. Follow the instructions to create and send the fax. If instead you want to send a document as a fax, open the document in its application

window, then open the Print dialog box. Change the selected printer to Microsoft Fax, then print it.

To receive faxes

Faxes are automatically received when the Inbox is open or minimized.

1. Double-click the Inbox icon on the desktop to open the Inbox.

2. Click the fax icon in the taskbar, then click Answer Now.

To send and receive faxes (Windows 98)

To start QuickLink

• Click Start, Programs, QuickLink, QuickLink. The first time you start QuickLink, the Setup Wizard steps you through the process of

setting options and customizing the program for your personal use. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you’re unsure which setting to choose, accept the default choice.

To send a fax

1. In QuickLink, click the QuickFax tool on the main toolbar.

2. Enter the fax number and the recipient’s name and company.

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3. Type the message body in the QuickFax Note area.

4. Click Send Fax. If instead you want to send a document as a fax, open the document in its application

window, then open the Print dialog box. Change the selected printer to QuickLink, then print it.

To receive faxes

Faxes are automatically received when QuickLink is running in an open or minimized window. New faxes are indicated in the status box in the QuickLink window. To receive a fax manually, follow these steps.

1. When a fax call is coming in, click Start on the menu bar.

2. Click Manual Fax Receive.

To view and print a fax

1. In QuickLink, click the Fax Viewer tool on the toolbar.

2. Click Yes to view the fax now.

3. Click the printer icon to print the fax.

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To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000)

To set up for faxing

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Fax. Enter your fax information.

2. On the Advanced Options tab, add a fax printer.

If you do not want to receive faxes, stop here.

3. On the Advanced Options tab, open the Fax Service Management window.

4. In the list under Fax, click Devices, then right-click the modem and click Properties.

5. On the General tab, enable the modem to receive faxes.

6. On the Received Faxes tab, select the option to save faxes in a folder.

To send a fax

• Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, Send Cover Page Fax.

Follow the instructions to create and send the fax.

If instead you want to send a document as a fax, open the document in its application window, then open the Print dialog box. Change the selected printer to the fax printer, then print it.

To receive, view, and print faxes

If you enabled the modem to receive faxes, they are automatically received.

1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, My Faxes.

2. In the Received Faxes folder, double-click the fax.

3. To print, click File, Print.

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Connecting to a LAN

If your computer model has a LAN port, you can use it to connect to a local area network (LAN). This gives you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet.

To connect to a LAN

1. Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX

(100 Mbps) connections.

2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an

RJ-45 connector.

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3. Windows 2000 automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection.

For Windows 95 or 98, open Network in Control Panel to set up support for a LAN connection on your network. For example, you can add the Microsoft TCP/IP protocol.

See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections—click

Start, Help. Contact your network administrator for network information. Two lights next to the LAN port indicate the status of the connection (see the figure

above):

1. The yellow light indicates network activity.

2. The green light indicates that a link is established to the network.

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Connecting PC Cards

The computer’s PC Card slots are available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities of the computer. The computer supports standard Type I, II, and III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus), and can hold two Type I or II cards or one Type III card.

The lower slot supports Zoomed Video, which allows a zoomed video card to show highquality multimedia presentations.

To insert or remove a PC Card

Inserting a PC Card

1. Hold the PC Card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot.

2. Slide the PC Card all the way into the slot, until its outer edge is flush with the casing

of the computer.

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Removing a PC Card

Before removing a PC Card, you must either use the PC Card or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar or shut down the computer. Otherwise, you could lose data.

1. Before removing the card, click the PC Card or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar,

then click Stop. This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems.

If needed, you can restart the card by removing and then reinserting it.

2. Press the eject button to pop the button out, then press it in to eject the PC Card.

Finding tested PC Cards

For the current listing of PC Cards that have been tested and approved for use with your computer, visit the Accessories section of the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks).

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To identify connectors for external devices

The diagram below shows your computer’s connectors for external devices.

1. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter).

2. Universal serial bus (USB) port.

3. Serial port (COM1).

4. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device, or to

connect the floppy disk drive externally.

5. External monitor port.

6. Docking port.

7. Modem port (on certain models).

8. LAN port (on certain models).

9. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). See “Connecting PC Cards” on

page 66.

The computer also includes an infrared port and audio ports on its right side.

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Note

Before you connect any device, check its documentation to see if you need to make any settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it. This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with your computer and the software you plan to use.

To use an external monitor

Connecting an external monitor

1. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down.

2. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the VGA port on the rear of the

computer.

3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on.

4. Press the blue sleep button to turn on the computer.

Switching the display to the external monitor

• Press Fn+F5 (or CTRL+ALT+F5 on an external keyboard) to cycle through the

display options: notebook display, external monitor, both.

• If you need to use both displays at once, press Fn+F5 repeatedly until the image

shows on both displays. However, by default, the image is limited by the internal display to 1024 × 768 pixels, so at a higher resolution you will see only part of the

desktop on both displays. This doesn’t happen if you use only the external monitor. If you need to increase the refresh rate on the external monitor, you can switch to only the external monitor, or make the internal or external display a “secondary” display— you make this setting on the Display tab (in Windows 98 or 2000, click Advanced on the Settings tab first).

Adjusting monitor resolution and other settings

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Display.

2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area. Other settings are also available. The internal display supports settings of up to 1024 × 768 resolution with 16M colors

(24-or 32-bit). For a high-resolution external monitor, the computer supports 1280 × 1024 resolution

with 16M colors (24-bit for Celeron models, 32-bit for Pentium models) at 85 Hz max. refresh rate. It supports 1600 × 1200 resolution with 64K colors for Celeron models and 16M colors (24-bit) for Pentium models at 60 Hz max. refresh rate.

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Using dual display mode (Windows 98 and 2000)

You can extend your desktop by connecting an external monitor to your computer.

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. Double-click Display and click the Settings tab.

3. Windows 98: Right-click display 2, and select Enabled.

Windows 2000: Click display 2, then select the Extend checkbox.

You can set different resolutions and numbers of colors for each display. However, using the Extended Desktop requires video memory to be shared. For this reason, higher resolutions and higher numbers of colors may cause unexpected behavior on the displays. We recommend starting with 1024 × 768 resolution on the external display and 64K

colors (16-bit) on both displays. You can try higher settings to see whether they work for your applications. In addition, certain operations such as playing DVDs and running 3D graphics require extra video memory, so you may have to use lower display settings.

Changing display actions

You can use the BIOS Setup utility to change certain display behaviors, such as stretching the image to fill the screen at lower resolutions. See “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 78.

For a display connected to a video adapter in a docking system, the docking display is automatically selected when it is detected. To change this behavior, change the Primary Video Adapter setting in BIOS Setup.

To connect a printer or other parallel device

The computer’s parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for connecting dot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers. You can also use it to connect a parallel Zip drive.

• Connect the cable from the parallel printer or other parallel device to the computer’s

parallel port.

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To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse

Your computer’s 6-pin PS/2 port allows you to attach an external keyboard or a PS/2– compatible mouse to the computer. The pointing stick and touch pad are normally disabled while an external PS/2 mouse is connected.

• Plug the mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the computer’s PS/2 port.

• To connect a mouse and keyboard at the same time, use the HP F1469A Y adapter.

• To connect a device that has a PC-type jack, connect its cable to an adapter cable that

has a PS/2 jack.

To use hot keys from an external keyboard, substitute left CTRL+left ALT for the computer Fn key. For example, to access Fn+F12, press left CTRL+left ALT+F12. Only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12 are supported on an external keyboard.

To connect a USB device

Note

Your computer’s universal serial bus (USB) provides a bi-directional serial interface for adding peripheral devices such as game controllers, serial and parallel ports, and scanners on a single bus.

• Attach the device’s USB cable to the computer’s USB port. Windows automatically

recognizes the USB device. Some USB devices can be connected to the computer in series—this is called a daisy-chain connection.

If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the HP Customer Care Web site (www.hp.com/go/support) for the latest version of the driver for the device.

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To connect a serial device

The computer includes a standard 9-pin serial port that you can use to connect devices

such as external modems and fax modems. If needed, you can set the serial port’s address in the BIOS Setup utility.

• Connect the device’s serial cable to the computer’s serial port.

To connect an audio device

Your computer includes a built-in microphone (just in front of the blue sleep button) that you can use to record voice, sound, and music. You can also plug in a stereo input source (such as a CD player), an external microphone, external speakers, or headphones.

The audio jacks are three-terminal stereo jacks. They are not compatible with twoterminal mono plugs. Connecting a mono plug into the speaker-out jack may damage the OmniBook.

Note

• Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port on the computer.

When you plug a device into the external microphone port, the built-in microphone automatically turns off. When you plug a device into the audio out port, the built-in speakers automatically turn off.

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To make an infrared connection

Your computer includes an infrared port—located below the volume control on the right side of the computer—which provides wireless, serial communication between the computer and other infrared devices such as printers or other computers.

By default, the infrared port is not enabled, so you must enable it before you can use it.

• Windows 95: Enable the infrared port in the BIOS Setup utility, then install the

infrared driver. For more information, see the Readme file located in C:\hp\Drivers.

• Windows 98 and Windows 2000: Enable the infrared port in the BIOS Setup utility

(the computer reboots automatically when you save and exit). The infrared drivers then install automatically on Windows 98 and 2000 during reboot. For more information, see the Readme file located in C:\hp\Drivers.

Using the infrared port

• Make sure the infrared ports of your computer and the other device lie in as straight a

line as possible. The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart, with no obstructions in between. Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors.

• To check the status of communications, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then

double-click Infrared (Windows 95 and 98) or Wireless Link (Windows 2000).

• Disable infrared communication when you aren’t using it, and especially before

suspending or docking:

1. Close any applications that are using infrared, and any folders on an infrared link.

2. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.

3. Windows 95 or 98: Double-click Infrared and disable communications.

Windows 2000: Double-click Wireless Link and disable the hardware.

Printing to an infrared printer

• Install your printer and assign it to the computer’s infrared port. You can then print

from your applications as you would to any other printer.

Transferring files through an infrared connection

You can use your computer’s infrared port to transfer files. In Windows 2000, you can use Wireless Link. In Windows 95 or Windows 98, you can using the built-in Direct

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Cable Connection software. For Windows 98, you will first need to install the software as follows:

1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Add/Remove Programs.

2. Click Windows Setup, double-click Communications, and select the Direct Cable

Connection checkbox.

See the Windows online help for instructions on using Direct Cable Connection or Wireless Link.

To connect to a docking product

A docking product provides your computer with external connections that you can leave in place whenever you remove the computer from your desk. Instead of disconnecting and reconnecting peripheral devices, you can simply undock and dock the computer.

For more information about using docking products, see the User’s Guide that shipped with your dock.

Installing a docking tray

Your dock requires a tray that accommodates your specific computer model. Install this

tray prior to connecting the computer to the dock. If you don’t have a tray labeled for the OmniBook 6000, you’ll need to purchase HP accessory F2012A.

1. Slide the rear of the tray into the dock as shown on the dock label.

2. Push down firmly on both sides of the tray until it snaps into place.

To remove a tray from the dock, pull the latch (at the center front of the dock) towards you until the tray pops free.

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Docking the computer

The computer can be on, suspended, or off when docking.

1. Connect power to the dock—the type of connection depends on the dock. See the

manual that came with the dock.

2. Place the computer on the dock platform, with the rear of the computer facing the

dock’s docking connector. Make sure the computer’s PC Card eject buttons are in.

3. Position your fingers on the platform grips as shown below. Use your thumbs to push

the computer into the dock until the computer slides into place.

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Undocking the computer

1. Press the undock button on the front of the dock and wait for the undock light to

blink. Then position your thumb as shown and pull the release lever forward.

2. Remove the computer from the dock.

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Using the BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility enables you to make changes to

the computer’s system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your computer to your individual work needs.

The settings made in BIOS Setup generally control the computer’s hardware, and so greatly affect how the computer operates.

To run the BIOS Setup utility

1. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart.

2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.

3. The pointing devices are not active in BIOS Setup, so you will need to use the

keyboard to navigate:

• Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move among menus.

• Press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu.

• Press F5 or F6 to move through values for the current parameter, or press ENTER

to change a setting.

4. After you select the options you want, press F10 or use the Exit menu to exit BIOS

Setup.

5. If the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot, the system prompts you

to run BIOS Setup, and marks the conflicting settings.

The following tables describe BIOS settings for BIOS version 1.00. If your BIOS is a different version, some settings may differ from those shown.

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Main Menu

Setting Description Default

BIOS Revision Shows the current BIOS version. Detected

automatically.

System Time

System Date Sets the date using dd/mm/yy format (except English, which

Floppy Drive Sets the floppy drive type. Floppy disk

Internal Hard Disk Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters. Hard disk drive

Quiet Boot

Video Display Device Sets whether the built-in display automatically switches to an

Video Expansion When enabled, the video image covers the entire display in

Primary Video Adapter Sets whether the computer automatically switches to an

System Memory Shows the system memory size. 640 KB Extended Memory Shows the extended memory size.

CPU Serial Number For a processor with a serial number, makes the processor

Sets the time using 24-hour format. Values set take effect immediately.

uses mm/dd/yy format).

When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and messages during boot.

external display, if one is detected.

lower resolution modes. When disabled, the video image is centered in the display.

external video adapter connected to the docking system, if one is detected.

serial number available to software.

drive type detected and set automatically.

detected and set automatically.

Enabled

Auto

Disabled

Auto

Detected automatically.

Disabled

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System Devices Menu

Setting Description Default

PS/2 Pointing Devices Disables the internal pointing devices when an external PS/2

mouse is connected.

External Fn Key

Sets whether left CTRL+left ALT on an external keyboard is interpreted as the Fn key.

Auto

Enabled

IDE Controller Enables the primary (hard drive) and secondary (module bay

device) controllers. FDD Controller Enables the floppy drive. Enabled Serial port Sets whether the serial port is active, and whether it is

configured automatically or by the user. Base I/O address Sets the I/O address and interrupt. 3F8h, IRQ4 IrDA port

Mode Sets the hardware to support FIR (Fast IR) or SIR (Standard

Base I/O address Sets the I/O address and interrupt. 2F8h, IRQ3 DMA channel Sets the DMA channel for Fast IR (FIR) mode. DMA0 Parallel Port Sets whether the parallel port is configured by the user or the

Mode Sets the port to output only, bi-directional, EPP, or ECP. ECP Base I/O address Sets the I/O address. 378h Interrupt Sets the interrupt. IRQ7 DMA channel Sets the DMA channel for ECP mode. DMA3

Sets whether the infrared port is active, and whether it is

configured automatically or by the user.

IR) infrared communications. (Driver installation required for

Windows 95.)

BIOS or OS (automatically), or not at all.

Both

Enabled

Disabled

FIR

Enabled

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Security Menu

Setting Description Default

User Password is Shows if a user password is set. Clear Administrator Password

is Set User Password Press ENTER to set, change, or clear the user password.

Set Administrator Password

Boot

Resume*

Undock* Sets whether a user password is required when undocking

Internal hard disk drive lock*

Removable Device Boot Sets whether the computer will attempt to boot from a floppy

* Resume, Undock, and Internal hard disk drive lock options are available only if the Boot option is enabled.

Shows if an administrator password is set. Clear

Enter The password can have no more than 8 characters (0–9, A–Z), and cannot include special or accented characters.

Press ENTER to set, change, or clear the administrator password, which protects BIOS Setup settings. The password can have no more than 8 characters (0–9, A–Z), and cannot include special or accented characters.

Sets whether a user password is required when the computer boots. Requires the administrator password for changes.

Sets whether a user password is required when resuming from Standby or Hibernate mode. Requires the administrator password for changes. (Windows 95 and 98 only.)

the computer. Requires the administrator password for changes. (Windows 95 and 98 only.)

Encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is the only password set) on the hard disk drive.

drive or other removable device.

Enter

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

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Power Menu

Windows 2000 uses only the settings marked with *. Windows 98 uses only the settings marked with * or **. All other settings in the Power menu are ignored.

Setting Description Default

Intel SpeedStep Mode* Sets the speed used by a dual-speed processor at boot,

depending on the available power source. A separate Control Panel power setting controls speed changes after boot.

Power Management Mode

Smart CPU Mode Enables automatic CPU power savings when running on

Display-off Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after which the computer enters

Suspend Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after which the computer goes

Hibernate Time-out** Sets whether the computer goes from Standby to Hibernate

Hard Disk Time-out Sets the period of hard disk inactivity after which the internal

Time-out on AC Sets whether power management time-outs occur while the

Lid Switch Mode Sets the action that occurs if the computer’s lid is closed. Turn off LCD

Resume On Serial Ring Sets whether the system resumes if it received a ring signal. Enabled Resume On Time of Day Sets whether the system resumes at a defined time of day. Disabled Resume Time Sets the 24-hour time when the system resumes from if

Auto Suspend on Undock*

Auto Turn-On on Dock* Sets whether the computer turns on after docking. Enabled * Windows 98 and 2000 use these settings.

** Windows 98 uses this additional setting.

Disables time-outs, selects a combination of time-outs, or allows customized time-outs.

battery power. Absence of keyboard, mouse, and hard disk activity could cause slower CPU response.

Display-off power mode.

from Display-off to Standby power mode. (Skips Display-off mode if that time-out is disabled.)

power mode after the indicated period of inactivity. (Skips Standby mode if the suspend time-out is disabled.)

hard disk (and any hard disk drive in the plug-in module bay) stops spinning.

ac adapter is connected.

Resume On Time of Day is enabled. Sets whether the computer suspends to Standby power

mode after undocking.

Automatic

Max. Power

Savings

2 minutes

4 minutes

4 hours

2 minutes

Disabled

When Lid

Closed

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Boot Menu

Setting Description Default

+Removable Device +Hard Disk CD-ROM/DVD Drive MBA UNDI

Shows the order of boot devices, with “+”

indicating a device category. Move the entries to change the order. If the computer has more than one device in a category, you can select the one scanned. MBA UNDI (Managed Boot Agent) appears in the list only if a built-in LAN is present—it provides diskless boot from a network server.

1. Removable Device

2. Hard Disk

3. CD-ROM/DVD drive

4. MBA UNDI

Exit Menu

Setting Description Default

Save Changes and Exit Saves Setup changes, then exits and reboots. Discard Changes and Exit Discards any Setup changes made since last

save, then exits and reboots. Does not affect password, date, or time changes.

Get Default Values

Load Previous Values Discards any Setup changes made since last

Save Changes Saves Setup changes, and remains in Setup.

Restores default settings, and remains in Setup. Does not affect password, date, or time changes.

save, and remains in Setup. Does not affect password, date, or time changes.

Security settings are saved when changed.

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Using TopTools

HP TopTools is for network managers and administrators who are responsible for managing computer systems. It offers configuration and security options that allow you to check which hardware and software components are installed on your computer and how well they are working.

To set up TopTools

The TopTools package is included with your computer, but you’ll need to install it before you can use it.

Windows 2000

If TopTools is not already on your computer, download it from the HP Customer Care Web site (www.hp.com/go/support).

1. Click Start, Programs, HP TopTools for Notebooks, Setup.

2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. TopTools can be run locally on an individual computer, or remotely by a network

administrator.

• To run TopTools locally, click Start, Programs, HP TopTools for Notebooks,

HP TopTools.

For information on manageable HP computers, HP TopTools, and how they lower PC operating costs, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/toptools.

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Installing a RAM Expansion Module

The computer has no memory (RAM) built in but has two slots that hold two RAM modules. One slot contains a RAM module installed at the factory. You can use both slots to expand your RAM.

To install a RAM expansion module

You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps.

CAUTION

Your computer’s chips are extremely sensitive to static electricity, and can be permanently damaged by it. Handle the RAM module only by its edges. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body’s static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the computer.

1. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down.

2. Important: Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Remove the

secondary battery if one is installed.

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3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, remove the screw holding the RAM cover, and remove

the cover.

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4. Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30° angle until it is fully inserted.

Then press down at both sides until both latches snap closed.

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5. Replace the cover.

6. Insert the battery.

To remove a RAM expansion module

You may want to remove a RAM module so you can install a larger one. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps.

1. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down.

2. Important: Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Remove the

secondary battery if one is installed.

3. Turn the unit bottom-side up, remove the screw holding the RAM cover, and remove

the cover.

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4. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM board, so the free edge of the board

pops up.

5. Pull the board out of the connector.

6. Replace the cover.

7. Insert the battery.

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Replacing a Hard Disk Drive

To replace the hard disk drive

You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.

1. Unplug the ac adapter if you’re using one, and remove the battery.

2. Turn the unit bottom side up and remove both hard drive screws.

3. Raise the cover on the end of the drive so that its retainer tab is free of the computer

casing, then gently pull the hard drive out of the computer.

Important

4. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. Press firmly to make sure

the connector seats properly.

5. Slide the cover down into place (so the retainer tab engages the casing), and reinstall

both hard drive screws.

If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Hibernate partition on the drive before loading any software. See “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk” on page 115.

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To replace the hard disk drive holder

If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the

cover parts from the old hard drive. You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.

1. Remove all six screws from the holder and drive case, then lift the drive out of the

holder.

2. Notice that the hard drive has a pin connector attachment at one end. Carefully

remove this connector from the end of the drive. Work alternately at each end so that the connector slides off evenly without bending the connector pins.

3. Carefully put the pin connector attachment back onto the pins on the end of the new

hard drive. Work alternately at each end so that the connector slides on evenly without bending the connector pins.

4. Insert the connector through the end of the holder, and lower the drive into the holder.

5. Reinstall all six screws into the holder and drive case. The thinner screws go nearest

the connector.

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To prepare a new hard disk drive

When you install a new hard disk drive, you also need to prepare it to be able to work with your computer.

• If you want to restore the Windows software and operating system that were

originally installed on your computer, you can do so using the Recovery CD that also came with your computer. See “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk”

on page 115.

• If you want to use the hard disk with other than the original software and operating

system, prepare the hard disk as described in the Corporate Evaluator’s Guide,

available at the HP Customer Care Web site (www.hp.com/go/support).

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This section contains solutions to a many types of problems you might have with your computer. Try the solutions one at a time, in the order in which they are presented.

Here are some other sources of information for troubleshooting:

• Click Start, Help, Contents, Troubleshooting, and use the Windows Troubleshooters.

• See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with the computer.

• See the HP Notes in the online HP Library for updated information.

• Find technical tips and software updates for the computer at the HP Customer Care

Web site (www.hp.com/go/support).

• Test your computer by running the DiagTools test program. See “Testing the

Hardware” on page 113.

• Contact your dealer or Hewlett-Packard—see “To contact the HP Customer Care

Center” on page 120. Please have your computer with you when you call.

Audio Problems

If no sound is audible

• Press the back end of the volume control several times, or press Fn+UP ARROW

several times.

• Click the speaker icon on the taskbar, and make sure that Mute is not checked and the

Volume Control slider is not set to the bottom.

• Press the audio-off button on the right side of the computer once or twice until the

indicator light goes off.

• When you are operating your computer in MS-DOS mode (for example, when

running MS-DOS games), you may find that the sound does not operate properly. Use Windows applications for full use of sound capabilities.

If sound does not record

• Check the software controls for recording sound: click Start, Programs, Accessories,

Multimedia (or Entertainment), Sound Recorder.

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• Test the audio with the DiagTools diagnostics. See “Testing the Hardware” on

page 113.

If you hear a loud high-pitched whine (feedback) from the speakers

• In the Volume Control, try reducing the Master volume: double-click the speaker icon

in the taskbar.

• In Volume Control, click Options, Properties, and select the microphone option for

the playback settings. Then in Volume Control, make sure the microphone is muted.

• Avoid using the built-in microphone and built-in speaker at the same time.

CD-ROM and DVD Problems

If you can’t boot from a CD or DVD in the CD/DVD drive

• Make sure the CD or DVD is bootable, such as the Recovery CD.

• If you want the computer to boot from a CD or DVD whenever one is present, check

the boot order in the BIOS Setup utility:

1. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart.

2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.

3. Open the Boot menu. The default boot order is (1) Removable Device, (2) Hard

Disk, and (3) CD-ROM/DVD Drive.

4. Select CD-ROM/DVD Drive for first boot device.

5. Press F10 to exit BIOS Setup.

• Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down, Restart.

• Test the DVD drive with the DiagTools diagnostics. See “Testing the Hardware” on

page 113.

If a DVD plays erratically

• Dirt or smudges can cause a disc to skip. Clean the disc with a soft cloth. If the disc is

badly scratched, it will probably have to be replaced.

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If a DVD movie stops playing in the middle

• The DVD may be double-sided. Open the DVD tray, and read the text near the center

hole of the disc. If it says Side A, flip the disc over, close the tray, and press the Play button to continue playing the movie.

• You may have accidentally paused the DVD movie. Press the Play button to resume.

If you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie

• DVDs can have regional codes embedded in the disc data. These codes prevent DVD

movies from being played outside the region of the world in which they are sold. If you get a Region Code error, you are trying to play a DVD intended for a different region.

If the computer cannot read a CD or DVD

• For a single-sided CD or DVD, make sure the disc is placed in the drive with the label

facing up.

• Clean the disc.

• Wait 5 to 10 seconds after closing the tray to give the computer time to recognize the

disc.

• Restart the system: Remove the disc from the drive, and click Start, Shut Down,

Restart.

If a DVD movie doesn’t fill the screen

• Each side of a double-sided DVD has a different format (standard or widescreen). In

widescreen format, black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen. To view the standard format, flip the disc over and play the other side.

If the computer can’t find Wordpad.exe after inserting a CD

• The system is trying to open a .doc file in WordPad, but cannot find the Wordpad.exe

program file. Type C:\Program Files\Accessories in the error message box.

Display Problems

If the computer is on, but the screen is blank

• Move the mouse or pointing stick, or tap the touch pad. This will wake the display if

it is in Display-off mode.

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• Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do this three times to return to

the state you started from.)

• If the computer is cold, allow it to warm up.

If the screen is difficult to read

• Try setting the display resolution to its default setting of 1024×768: click Start,

Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings.

If an external display does not work

• Check the connections.

• Press Fn+F5 in case the external monitor was disabled. (Do this three times to return

to the state you started from.)

• The external monitor may not be detected. In the BIOS Setup utility, try setting Video

Display Device to Both in the Main menu.

• Test the display with the DiagTools diagnostics. See “Testing the Hardware” on

page 113.

Docking Problems

If a port on a dock isn’t working

• Check that ac power is connected to the dock.

• Try using the corresponding port on the computer while undocked.

• Make sure the computer is fully inserted into the dock.

• See the manual for the dock.

If the operating system hangs when you dock or undock

• Your system may hang if you dock or undock your computer while you are

suspending or resuming. Make sure your computer has completely suspended or resumed before you dock or undock it.

If the drive A icon is missing for the floppy drive when docked

• For Windows 98, if you insert the floppy drive after docking, the drive A icon may

not be available. To be recognized, the drive must be present when the computer

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docks or boots. If the drive A icon is missing, either dock the computer again with the floppy drive installed, or reboot the computer.

If the computer hangs after inserting a PC Card in a dock

• For Windows 95, if you use a PC card in a dock, you should insert the card only when

the computer is running or after it is shut down, and remove the card only after stopping the card using the PC Card icon in the taskbar or after shutting down. If you remove the card while the computer is suspended, the computer may stop responding.

If an IDE drive in a docking system doesn’t work

• If you install an IDE drive in a docking system PC device bay, you should set the IDE

jumpers on the drive to the Single or Cable Select setting. Whenever you want to

partition or format a drive that’s larger than 8 GB, you must first use Device Manager to turn on the Int 13 setting for the IDE drive.

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. See “Replacing a Hard Disk Drive” on page 88.

If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise

• Back up the drive immediately.

• See whether the noise is coming from elsewhere, such as from the fan or a PC Card

drive.

If files are corrupted

• In Windows 95 or 98, run the Scandisk surface scan to check the hard disk. From the

Start menu, click Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scandisk.

• For Windows 2000, open My Computer, select the disk you want to scan, click File,

Properties, and use the Tools tab.

• Run the VirusScan program. See “To use the VirusScan utility” on page 39.

• Test the hard disk drive with the DiagTools diagnostics. See “Testing the Hardware”

on page 113.

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• If necessary, you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software.

See “To recover the factory installation of your hard disk” on page 115.

Heat Problems

Your computer normally gets warm during routine operation.

If the computer gets abnormally hot

• Always set the computer on a flat surface, so that air can flow freely around and

underneath it.

• Make sure the air vents on the bottom and right side of the computer are clear.

• Keep in mind that games and other programs that drive CPU usage toward 100% can

increase the computer’s temperature.

Infrared Problems

By default, the infrared port is not enabled, so you must enable it before you can use it.

If you have problems with infrared communications

• Make sure the line between the two infrared ports is not blocked, and that the ports

face each other as squarely as possible. (The computer’s infrared port is located on its right side, beneath the volume control.) The ports should be no more than 1 meter apart.

• Check settings in the BIOS Setup utility:

1. Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down, Restart.

2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.

3. From the System Devices menu, make sure Infrared Port is enabled and FIR mode

is selected.

4. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup.

• To use infrared communications with Windows 95, you must first install an infrared

driver that matches the mode selected in the BIOS Setup utility. For details, refer to the driver’s Readme file located in C:\hp\Drivers.

• Make sure only one application is using the infrared port.

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• Remove any PC Cards from the computer. An infrared IRQ conflict is possible if two

PC Cards are present at the same time.

Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems

If the pointer is difficult to control

• Adjust the pointer controls: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, the double-click

Mouse.

If the touch pad or pointing stick doesn’t work

• Don’t move the pointer or touch the touch pad while the computer is rebooting or

resuming from Standby mode. If this happens, try the following:

• Press a key on the keyboard to restore normal operation.

• Suspend and resume operation using the sleep button.

• Shut down and restart Windows.

• If an external mouse is connected, the built-in pointing devices are normally disabled.

You can change this setting with the BIOS Setup utility—see “Using the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 78.

• Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down, Restart.

If the touch pad moves the pointer or cursor while you type

• Increase the PalmCheck setting for the touch pad:

1. Double-click the touch pad icon in the taskbar.

–or– Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Mouse.

2. Click the Touch tab, and select the touch pad device.

3. Adjust the PalmCheck slider, and click Apply.

• Disable the touch pad: on the Touch tab, select the touch pad device, then select

Disable and click Apply.

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If a PS/2 scroll mouse doesn’t work

• The built-in pointing devices must be disabled for the mouse’s scroll feature to work.

In the BIOS Setup utility, make sure the PS/2 Pointing Devices option in the System Devices menu is set to Auto. See “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 78.

• Suspend or shut down the computer before you attach the scroll mouse, so that it will

be detected properly. If you want to use the touch pad again, you must suspend or shut down the computer

before you detach the scroll mouse.

• Test the keyboard and pointing devices with the DiagTools diagnostics. See “Testing

the Hardware” on page 113.

If the embedded numeric keypad doesn’t work

• To type numbers, make sure Num Lock is on.

• Make sure the embedded Keypad Lock (Fn+F8) is on—or that you press and hold the

Fn key to temporarily access the embedded keypad.

• Don’t touch the touch pad or pointing stick while booting or resuming.

If left CTRL+left ALT doesn’t work on an external keyboard

• Left CTRL+left ALT on an external keyboard should work like the Fn key. However,

only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12 are supported on an external keyboard.

• In the BIOS Setup utility, make sure External Fn Key is enabled in the System

Devices menu. See “To run the BIOS Setup utility” on page 78.

If you can’t type the euro symbol

• Hold ALT GR when you press the marked key.

• The euro symbol is not on the U.S. English keyboard. Make sure the embedded

keypad is active (Fn+F8) and Num Lock is on, then hold ALT while typing 0128 on the numeric keypad.

• Support for the euro symbol requires software available from Microsoft. This

software is installed in the factory software, but may not be included with retail Windows.

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Memory Problems

If a message says you are out of memory

• If you’re using Windows 95 or 98, use the Memory Troubleshooter in Windows Help:

click Start, Help, Contents, Troubleshooting.

• If you are having memory problems while running MS-DOS programs, use the

MS-DOS Troubleshooter in Windows Help: click Start, Help, Contents, Troubleshooting.

• Not all third-party memory cards have been tested for use with the computer. Please

check the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for a list of approved and tested memory cards.

• Test your computer’s memory with the DiagTools diagnostics. See “Testing the

Hardware” on page 113.

If memory doesn’t increase after adding RAM

• Make sure your computer is using only PC-100 memory (RAM) modules.

Modem Problems

If the modem seems slow

• Check for excess static or noise on a line reduces the overall transmission speed. If

necessary, contact your telephone company about fixing this type of problem.

• If you’re dialing internationally, line noise is often a problem that’s difficult or

impossible to eliminate.

• If you have call-waiting, disable it—your telephone company can provide

instructions. It can cause symptoms similar to static.

• Eliminate extra connections in the line. If possible, connect directly to the wall jack.

• Try another telephone line, preferably one normally used for a fax machine or

modem.

If the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detected

• Check all cables and connections.

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