HP OMNIBOOK XE3-GF Manual

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HP Omnibook XE3 (GF)

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Edition History

Edition 4 (GF) ........................................

January 2002

This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents
Introducing Your Computer .........................................................................................	11
Comparing Omnibook XE3 Models ...........................................................................	12
Taking Inventory ........................................................................................................	14
To buy accessories ................................................................................................	14
To find more information......................................................................................	15
Identifying Parts of the Notebook...............................................................................	16
Top and right side view.........................................................................................	16
Front view .............................................................................................................	17
Rear and left side view..........................................................................................	18
Bottom view..........................................................................................................	19
Status lights ...........................................................................................................	20
Multimedia buttons ...............................................................................................	21
Status panel ...........................................................................................................	22
Setting Up the Computer ............................................................................................	23
To install the battery .............................................................................................	23
To connect AC power ...........................................................................................	24
To connect a phone line ........................................................................................	25
To turn on the computer........................................................................................	25
To set up Windows ...............................................................................................	26
To register your computer.....................................................................................	27
To connect to an Internet Service Provider...........................................................	29
To reset your computer .........................................................................................	30
Using Your Computer ....................................................................................................	31
Operating the Computer .............................................................................................	32
To use the Fn hot keys ..........................................................................................	32
To use the Windows and Applications keys .........................................................	33
To use the embedded keypad ................................................................................	34
To use the ALT GR key ........................................................................................	34
To adjust the display .............................................................................................	35
To adjust the volume.............................................................................................	36
To use the touch pad .............................................................................................	37
To change the boot device ....................................................................................	38
To use the One-Touch buttons ..............................................................................	39
To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................	40
To play DVDs .......................................................................................................	40
To create or copy CDs ..........................................................................................	41
Securing the Computer ...............................................................................................	42
To set up password protection ..............................................................................	42
To attach a security cable......................................................................................	44
To use virus-protection software...........................................................................	45
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC ..................................................................	46
Caring for Your Computer..........................................................................................	48

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To protect your hard disk drive.............................................................................	48
To take care of your computer ..............................................................................	48
To safeguard your data..........................................................................................	49
To extend the life of the display............................................................................	49
To get the most from your batteries ......................................................................	50
To clean your computer ........................................................................................	50
Traveling with Your Computer ....................................................................................	51
Managing Power Consumption ..................................................................................	52
To use automated power management..................................................................	52
To use manual power management.......................................................................	55
Using Battery Power...................................................................................................	58
To check the battery status....................................................................................	58
To respond to a low-battery warning ....................................................................	59
To optimize battery operating time .......................................................................	60
To control the processor speed with SpeedStep....................................................	60
Making Connections.......................................................................................................	61
Using the Modem .......................................................................................................	62
Important safety information ................................................................................	62
To connect the modem ..........................................................................................	63
To connect to the Internet .....................................................................................	64
To disconnect from the Internet ............................................................................	65
To dial in to a network ..........................................................................................	66
To change your modem settings ...........................................................................	66
To send and receive e-mail ...................................................................................	67
To send and receive faxes (Windows 98) .............................................................	68
To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000) .........................................................	69
To send and receive faxes (Windows XP) ............................................................	70
Connecting to a LAN..................................................................................................	71
Connecting PC Cards..................................................................................................	72
Connecting External Components ..............................................................................	74
To identify the ports..............................................................................................	74
To connect a printer or another parallel device.....................................................	76
To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse ..................................................	76
To connect a USB device......................................................................................	76
To connect audio devices ......................................................................................	77
To use infrared devices .........................................................................................	77
To use an external monitor....................................................................................	79
To use a TV set as monitor ...................................................................................	81
To use the port replicator ......................................................................................	82
To connect an IEEE1394 device ...........................................................................	84
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer..............................................................	85
Using the BIOS Setup Utility .....................................................................................	86
Installing RAM Modules ............................................................................................	87

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To install a RAM expansion module ....................................................................	87
To remove a RAM expansion module ..................................................................	88
To replace the system RAM module.....................................................................	89
Expanding the Hibernate Partition (Windows 98)......................................................	90
Updating Windows Drivers ........................................................................................	91
Using Windows XP .........................................................................................................	93
Installing Retail Windows XP ....................................................................................	94
Requirements ........................................................................................................	94
To prepare for software installation ......................................................................	95
To install retail Windows XP................................................................................	96
To install video support.........................................................................................	97
To install audio support.........................................................................................	98
To install modem support .....................................................................................	98
To install integrated LAN support ........................................................................	98
To install wireless LAN support ...........................................................................	99
To install the HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface (HPCI) utility... 99
To install touchpad support.................................................................................	100
To install support for the USB-to-serial dongle..................................................	100
To install the OneTouch utility ...........................................................................	101
To install the Desktop Zoom utility ....................................................................	101
To install the Java Virtual Machine ....................................................................	101
To configure Windows XP power management .................................................	101
Using Windows 2000 ....................................................................................................	103
Installing Retail Windows 2000 ...............................................................................	104
Requirements ......................................................................................................	104
To prepare for software installation ....................................................................	105
To install retail Windows 2000 ...........................................................................	106
To install chipset support ....................................................................................	107
To install video support.......................................................................................	107
To install audio support.......................................................................................	107
To install modem support ...................................................................................	108
To install integrated LAN support ......................................................................	108
To install touchpad support.................................................................................	109
To install the Intel® SpeedStep™ technology applet .........................................	109
To install infrared support...................................................................................	109
To install the USB-to-serial dongle ....................................................................	110
To install HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface (HPCI) .................	111
To install the OneTouch utility ...........................................................................	111
To install the Desktop Zoom utility ....................................................................	112
To configure Windows 2000 power management ..............................................	112
Using Windows 98 ........................................................................................................	113
Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition ..........................................................	114
Requirements ......................................................................................................	114

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To prepare for software installation ....................................................................	115
To install a retail version of Windows 98 Second Edition..................................	116
To install chipset support ....................................................................................	117
To install video support.......................................................................................	117
To install audio support.......................................................................................	118
To install modem support ...................................................................................	118
To install integrated LAN support ......................................................................	118
To install PCMCIA controller support................................................................	119
To install touchpad support.................................................................................	120
To install the Intel® SpeedStep™ applet............................................................	120
To install infrared support...................................................................................	121
To install the USB-to-serial dongle ....................................................................	121
To install DirectX version 8.0.............................................................................	121
To install software patches for retail Windows 98 Second Edition ....................	122
To install the OneTouch utility ...........................................................................	123
To install the Desktop Zoom utility ....................................................................	123
To configure recommended Windows 98 Power Management ..........................	124
Service and Support .....................................................................................................	125
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement .........................................................	126
Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC .............................................................	128
To use the Reference Guide ................................................................................	128
To get help from the HP notebook web site........................................................	128
To call HP for service and support......................................................................	129
Obtaining Repair Service..........................................................................................	132
To receive warranty repair service ......................................................................	132
To prepare your computer for shipment .............................................................	133
Solving Problems with Your Computer .....................................................................	135
Troubleshooting Techniques ....................................................................................	136
Audio problems...................................................................................................	136
CD and DVD problems.......................................................................................	137
Display problems ................................................................................................	138
Hard disk drive problems ....................................................................................	140
Heat problems .....................................................................................................	141
Infrared Problems................................................................................................	141
Keyboard, touch pad, and mouse problems ........................................................	142
LAN problems ....................................................................................................	143
Memory problems ...............................................................................................	144
Modem problems ................................................................................................	145
One-Touch button problems ...............................................................................	149
Parallel and USB problems .................................................................................	150
PC card (PCMCIA) problems .............................................................................	150
Performance problems ........................................................................................	151
Port replicator problems......................................................................................	152
Power and battery problems................................................................................	152
Printing problems................................................................................................	154

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Startup problems .................................................................................................	155
Standby and resume problems ............................................................................	156
Testing Hardware Operation.....................................................................................	157
Recovering and Reinstalling Software .....................................................................	159
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk ..........................................	159
To replace a damaged Recovery CD ...................................................................	160
To update the HP notebook BIOS.......................................................................	160
To recover an application....................................................................................	161
Specifications and Regulatory Information ...............................................................	163
Hardware and Software Specifications.....................................................................	164
BIOS Setup utility options ..................................................................................	164
Hardware specifications ......................................................................................	167
Modem Reference Information.................................................................................	169
AT commands (Ambit) .......................................................................................	169
S-registers (Ambit)..............................................................................................	174
Selected result codes (Ambit) .............................................................................	175
Safety Information ....................................................................................................	176
Power cords.........................................................................................................	176
Battery safety ......................................................................................................	177
Laser safety .........................................................................................................	178
LED safety ..........................................................................................................	178
Regulatory Information ............................................................................................	179
U.S.A...................................................................................................................	179
Canada.................................................................................................................	180
European Union ..................................................................................................	181
Japan ...................................................................................................................	183
Russia ..................................................................................................................	183
International ........................................................................................................	183
Index ..............................................................................................................................	185

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Introducing Your Computer

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Introducing Your Computer

Comparing Omnibook XE3 Models

Technology Code

Physical Attributes

Processor

Chip Set

SDRAM

Graphics Controller

This guide contains information about only the Omnibook XE3, technology code GF. The technology code is shown on the serial-number label on the bottom of the computer, and it is also included in the BIOS version number. Information about models with other technology codes may be presented in other guides.

The following table shows some key differences among the different versions of Omnibook XE3 models.

Size:

13.03" x 10.76" x 1.59" (331 x 273.3 x 40.4mm) for 12.1”, 13.0”, 13.3", 14.1" TFT and HPA LCD. 13.03" x 10.87" x 1.63" (342 x 276.6 x 41.5mm) for 15" TFT LCD.

Weight:		Weight:	Weight:
6.9lbs (3.15 kg) min.		7.2lbs (3.26 kg) min.	7.4lbs (3.36kg) min.
Intel Pentium III	AMD Mobile Athlon4	AMD Mobile Athlon4	Intel Mobile Pentium
600/650/700/750/800/	900/1000 MHz with	900/950/1000/	III 866/933/1060/
850/900/1000 MHz	PowerNow	1100MHz with	1130MHz with
with SpeedStep.	AMD Mobile Duron	PowerNow	SpeedStep
	AMD Mobile Duron
Intel Celeron	800/850 MHz with	AMD Mobile Duron	Intel Celeron
500/550/600/650/700/	PowerNow	900 MHz with	800/866/933 MHz
750/800/850 MHz	200MHz FSB	PowerNow	133MHz FSB
100MHz FSB	200MHz FSB	200MHz FSB	133MHz FSB
100MHz FSB		200MHz FSB
Intel 440ZXM-100	Ali M1647+ M1535+		Intel 830MG
133 MHz SDRAM	133 MHz SDRAM (PC133) running at 100MHz.		133 MHz SDRAM
(PC133) running at	Max memory: 512 MB, using two 256-MB		(PC133).
100MHz.	Max memory: 512 MB, using two 256-MB		Max memory: 1GB,
100MHz.	modules.
	modules.
Max memory: 512			using two 512-MB
MB, using two 256-			modules.
MB modules.
PC100 memory was
qualified for use on
early models, but not
on later models. If unit
was shipped with
PC133 memory, do
not use PC100
memory.
S3 Savage/IX with 4	Trident CBXP + 8 MB SGRAM.		Intel 830MG with 8-32
or 8 MB SGRAM			MB RAM (UMA)
			shared with main
			memory.

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Technology Code

Hard Disk Drive

Optical Drive

Display

Audio

Communications

Input/Output

Expandability

Introducing Your Computer

Comparing Omnibook XE3 Models

5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20, 30 GB, PCI Bus Master, E-IDE.

9.5 mm, 2.5 in. Ultra DMA 33

10, 20, 30 GB, PCI

Bus Master, E-IDE.

9.5 mm, 2.5 in. Ultra DMA 33/66

10, 20, 30 GB, PCI Bus Master, E-IDE.

9.5 mm, 2.5 in.

Supports Ultra DMA 33/66/100


CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD/CD-RW		DVD or DVD/CD-RW	CD, CD-RW, DVD, or
12.7 mm module.		12.7 mm module.	DVD/CD-RW
12.7 mm module.		12.7 mm module.	12.7 mm module.
			12.7 mm module.
800x600 SVGA 12.1”	1024x768 XGA 13.3”,	1024x768 XGA 13.3”,	1024x768 XGA 13.3”,
TFT LCD	14.1”, 15” TFT LCD	14.1”, 15” TFT LCD	14.1”, 15” TFT LCD
1024x768 XGA 13.3”,		1400x1050 SXGA+	1400x1050 SXGA+
14.1”, 15” TFT LCD		15” TFT LCD	15” TFT LCD
1400x1050 SXGA+
15” TFT LCD
800x600 SVGA 13”
HPA LCD
ESS Allegro (1988)

Optical drive with built-in control buttons and status display (selected models) allows for playing music CDs while the system is turned off.

Two stereo speakers.

Built-in microphone.

Microphone and headphone jacks.

Lan: Accton 10/100 Ethernet

Modem: ESS Soft Modem 56Kbps

Serial, parallel (ECP/EPP), VGA, PS/2, mic-in, headphone-out, USB (2), TV-out, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN (select models), infrared, docking port (select models).

Lan: Intel integrated 10/100 Ethernet

Modem: ESS Soft Modem 56Kbps

Wireless: Intersil 802.11

Parallel (ECP/EPP), VGA, PS/2, mic-in, headphone-out, USB (2), TV-out, RJ-11 modem, RJ-45 LAN (select models), infrared, docking port (select models), IEEE 1394 firewire (select models), USB-to- serial dongle.

	Two 16-/32-bit PC-Card slots	Two 16-/32-bit PC-
	TI 1420 PCMCIA controller	Card slots
	TI 1420 PCMCIA controller	O2 Micron OZ6933
		O2 Micron OZ6933
		PCMCIA controller

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Introducing Your Computer

Taking Inventory

Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items:

∙battery

∙AC adapter and power cord

∙Quick Start sheet

∙HP notebook PC Startup Guide

∙Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with your computer

∙Microsoft Windows manual

∙telephone cord (if your computer has a built-in modem)

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

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). As new accessories become available, you’ll find them listed there.

Here are some of the HP notebook accessories and replacement items offered:

∙port replicator (for selected models)

∙auto/airline adapter

∙AC adapter

∙ultraslim AC adapter

∙primary lithium ion battery

∙PS/2 Y adapter for mouse and keyboard

∙additional RAM

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Taking Inventory

To find more information

Here are some sources of information about your HP notebook PC.

Source

Quick Start sheet

Startup Guide

HP Notes

Introductory Microsoft manual for Windows

Windows Help

HP notebook web site

HP Customer Care web site

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Description

This pictorial introduction shows you how to get the computer up and running quickly.

The Startup Guide is the printed HP manual that came with your computer. It shows how to set up and operate your computer and where to go for help if you run into trouble.

This document contains late-breaking information available after the

Reference Guide was completed:

Double-click the HP Notes icon on the desktop (if available).

Windows 98 or 2000: click Start, Programs, HP Library, HP Notes.

Windows XP: click Start, Help and Support, HP Library, HP Notes.

This manual contains information about using the standard features of Microsoft Windows.

Click Start, Help (or Help and Support).

www.hp.com/notebooks

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 Customer Care web site.

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Introducing Your Computer

Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Top and right side view

1	One-Touch buttons	8	CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive
2	Power switch	9	Microphone
3	Status lights (see “Status lights“ on page 20)	10	CD-ROM/DVD eject button
4	Pad Lock touch pad on/off button	11	Blue standby button
5	Touch pad (pointing device)	12	Modem port (on selected models)
6	Scroll up/down toggle	13	LAN port (on selected models)
7	Click buttons

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Introducing Your Computer

Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Front view

14Headphone audio jack

15Status panel mode select button (on selected models)

16Status panel (on selected models)

17Multimedia buttons (on selected models)

18Latch (to open computer)

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Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Rear and left side view

19	AC adapter (power) jack	26	USB ports
20	PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard)	27	Microphone jack
21	VGA port	28	Kensington lock slot (security connector)
22	Parallel port	29	PC card slots
23	IEEE1394 port (on selected models)	30	System-off switch (for resetting computer)
24	Infrared port (on selected models)	31	PC card eject buttons
25	TV output port	32	Floppy disk drive

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Introducing Your Computer

Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Bottom view

33Battery

34Battery latch

35Expansion RAM cover

36System RAM cover

37Port replicator (docking) connector (on selected models)

38Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside)

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Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Status lights

1Power

2Battery

3Caps lock (capital letters)

4Num lock (numeric keypad)

5Scroll lock

6Floppy disk drive access

7Hard disk drive access

8CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive access

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Introducing Your Computer

Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Multimedia buttons

(Provided for selected models.) The multimedia buttons are on the front of the computer, to the right of the status display. They control the computer’s CD and DVD players, and work much the same way as the controls of a standalone multimedia player.

If the system is turned off (or in standby or hibernate mode), you can still play audio CDs. Slide the multimedia power switch to the left to activate the player without turning on the computer. (See “Managing Power Consumption“ on page 52 for information about standby and hibernate modes.)

1Multimedia power (use when system is off or in standby or hibernate mode)

2Previous track

3Play/pause

4Stop (when computer is on)*, Stop/eject (when computer is off)

5Next track

6Volume control down

7Volume control up

*To eject a CD or DVD, press the eject button on the CD/DVD drive.

When the system is on, it can display onscreen the labels of the multimedia buttons as you press them. To change this:

∙Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Keyboard (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Keyboard (Windows XP), then select the Onscreen Display tab.

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Identifying Parts of the Notebook

Status panel

(Provided for selected models.) The status panel on the front of the computer provides information about CD playback status, system power management, system date and time, and battery status. Messages are displayed on the 8-character LCD display, and you can switch from one message to another by pressing the mode button to the left of the display.

When the computer is on, these modes are displayed sequentially as you press the mode button:

∙power status: ON, OFF, (standby), or (hibernate)

∙date

∙time

∙battery charge remaining (0% to 100%)

∙CD player status (if CD player is running): shows the track number, play status (playing, paused, or stopped), and time counter

When the computer is off and the CD player is off, you can use the status panel by sliding the multimedia power switch to the left to turn it on. (Remember to turn it off when you are through.)

If you change the Windows time or date (from Control Panel or the taskbar), the change will not appear on the status panel until the next time you start the computer.

If you want to change the format used to display the date or time in the status panel, change it in the BIOS—see “Using the BIOS Setup Utility“ on page 86.

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Introducing Your Computer

Setting Up the Computer

To install the battery

Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer. Insert the back edge first, as shown, then press down the front edge until the battery latch clicks shut.

	Once you have installed the battery, connect the AC adapter to the computer and
	recharge the battery while you work. You can also replace a low battery with a charged
	one.

WARNING	Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or
	explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be recycled
	or disposed of properly.

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To connect AC power

Plug in the AC adapter, then connect the AC adapter to the rear of the computer. The battery starts charging.

CAUTION	Use only an HP AC adapter intended for this product, either the adapter that came
	with the computer or another authorized HP adapter. Using an unauthorized AC
	adapter can damage the computer and may void your warranty. Refer to the
	warranty statement for your product.

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To connect a phone line

Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in modem. If you prefer, you can instead use a PC card modem or an external modem to connect a phone line.

1.Plug one end of the phone line into the modem phone jack on the computer. Be sure it clicks into place.

	2. Plug the other end of the phone line into a telephone jack. (If the phone line does not
	fit your telephone jack, you may need to use an adapter.)

CAUTION	Your built-in modem may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch
	exchange (PBX). It cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and it does
	not work with party lines. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical
	voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. Check your
	telephone line type prior to connecting your phone line.

To turn on the computer

Press the blue standby button located above the center of the keyboard. Windows starts automatically. If you are turning on the computer for the first time, go to “To set up Windows,” below.

The power status light next to the power switch (see “Status lights“ on page 20) reports the following:

∙ steady green light: computer is on

∙ steady amber light: computer is in standby mode

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	∙ no light: computer is off or in hibernate mode
	See “Managing Power Consumption“ on page 52 for additional information.

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 standby button again.

To set up Windows

Your HP notebook has Microsoft Windows—either Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP—preinstalled on the hard disk drive. The first time you turn on your computer, a Windows Setup program will automatically run so that you can customize your setup.

Before you begin, connect the AC adapter to your notebook, since your battery may not be sufficiently charged to complete the Windows setup. Also, be sure to connect the notebook to a phone line—see “To connect a phone line“ on page 25.

1. Press the blue standby button. The Windows Setup program starts automatically. 2. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

During setup, you are prompted to enter a user name and accept the License

Agreement.

You can also register your computer at this time. Follow the instructions on the screen during setup.

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

∙ Windows 98: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Modems, then click Dialing Properties.

∙ Windows 2000: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double-click Phone and Modem Options, then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.

∙ Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options, then click Edit on the Dialing Rules tab.

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You may be required to enter your Windows Product key. To locate it, look on the Certificate of Authenticity packaged with the Microsoft Windows manual, or look for a sticker in the battery compartment.

If you have any connection problems with your modem, try redialing. If that doesn’t work, you can skip registration for now.

To register your computer

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

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

By modem

If you have Windows 98 or XP, you are automatically prompted to register. To register by modem, see that the phone is connected, then follow the onscreen instructions.

If you have Windows 2000, you are not prompted to register, but you can register by modem if you double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop or click the Register link in the Windows 2000 welcome screen. See that the phone line is connected and follow the onscreen instructions.

If you choose not to register right away, you can register by modem later by doubleclicking the Registration icon on the desktop (if available).

In Windows 2000, if the registration application is launched from a reminder (e.g., from the Microsoft Task Scheduler), it may fail to find a phone number for your country. In this case, double-click the HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop and the application will succeed in finding a phone number to register successfully.

If you encounter a busy signal while attempting to register by modem, the registration client may suspend with an hourglass icon. Click the Back button and dial-out again.

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

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By phone

You can call your HP Customer Care Center and register by phone. See “To call HP for service and support“ on page 129 for the phone number.

By fax

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

By completing registration, you will:

∙Record your ownership of the computer with Hewlett-Packard and gain access to service, support, and information.

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

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To connect to an Internet Service Provider

Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). In some countries, Hewlett-Packard provides easy Internet signup so that you can connect quickly to an ISP.

1.Connect your built-in modem. (If your computer does not have a built-in modem, you can instead use a PC card modem or an external modem.)

2.Click Start, Programs, Online Services (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, All Programs, Easy Internet Signup (Windows XP), and select one of the listed ISPs. This begins the registration process for the ISP you have chosen.

If available, double-click the Connect to the Internet or Easy Internet Signup desktop icon. This launches the Internet Connection or New Connection wizard, which helps you locate an ISP in your area, transfer an existing Internet account to this computer, or set up an Internet connection manually.

If AOL is your ISP, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click Internet Options (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, Internet Options (Windows XP). Select the Connections tab, then select either “Dial whenever a network connection is not present” or “Always dial my default connection.”

You can also make arrangements with an ISP of your choice for Internet connection.

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To reset your computer

If Windows or your computer stops responding, you can reset the computer and restart Windows.

1.If possible, shut down Windows: click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP).

–or, if this fails–

Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Shut Down.

2.If the computer does not shut down, slide and hold the power switch for five seconds, then release it.

3.If the computer still does not shut down, insert a pin or straightened paper clip into the system-off switch on the left side of the computer, underneath the PC card eject buttons.

4.After the computer shuts down, press the blue standby button to turn the computer on again.

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