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HP OmniBook 500 Manual (235 pages)
HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.21 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
3
Table of Contents
7
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
13
Taking Inventory
14
What's in the Box
14
To Buy Accessories
15
To Find more Information
15
Identifying Parts of the Computer
16
Front View
16
Back View
17
Bottom View
18
Status Lights
19
Expansion Base - Front
21
Expansion Base - Back
22
Setting up Your Computer
23
Step 1: Install the Battery
23
Step 2: Connect AC Power
25
Step 3: Connect a Phone Line
26
Step 4: Turn on the Computer
27
Step 5: Set up Windows
27
Step 6: Register Your Notebook
28
What to Do Next
29
To Connect to the Internet
29
To Connect the Floppy Disk Drive
30
Basic Operation
31
Operating Your Computer
32
To Turn the Computer on and off
32
To Reset the Computer
33
To Change the Boot Device
34
To Use the Pointing Stick
34
To Use the Fn Hot Keys
36
To Use the One-Touch Buttons
37
To Use the Windows and Applications Keys
38
To Use the Embedded Keypad
38
To Use the ALT GR Key
39
To Adjust the Display
39
To Adjust the Volume
40
To Change Computer Settings for a Presentation
41
To Use a Multimedia Expansion Base
42
To Work with Cds and Dvds
42
Securing Your Computer
43
To Set up Password Protection
43
To Attach a Security Cable
44
To Protect against Viruses
45
To Set PC Identification
45
To Lock the Hard Disk Drive
46
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
47
Taking Care of Your Computer
49
To Protect Your Hard Disk Drive
49
To Maintain Your Computer
49
To Safeguard Your Data
50
To Extend the Life of the Display
50
To Clean Your Computer
51
Batteries and Power Management
53
Managing Power Consumption
54
How the Computer Manages Power Automatically
54
To Manage Power Manually
57
Using Battery Power
58
To Check Battery Status
58
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning
59
To Recharge the Battery
59
To Use Additional Batteries
60
To Get the most from Your Batteries
60
To Maximize Processor Speed
61
Modem and Network Connections
63
Using the Modem
64
To Connect the Modem
64
To Connect to the Internet
66
To Disconnect from the Internet
67
To Dial in to a Network
67
To Change Your Modem Settings
68
To Send and Receive E-Mail
69
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows 98)
70
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows 2000)
71
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows XP)
72
Connecting to a LAN
73
To Connect to a LAN
73
Making Wireless Connections
74
To Prepare for Connections (Windows 98 or 2000)
74
To Prepare for Connections (Windows XP)
76
To Turn Wireless Communication on and off
77
Add-On Devices
79
Using an Expansion Base
80
To Dock the Computer
80
To Undock the Computer
82
To Play Audio Cds
83
To Use the Status Panel
84
Using Plug-In Modules
86
To Install Hot-Swap Support (Windows 98)
86
To Replace a Plug-In Module
86
To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD
89
To Play DVD Movies
90
To Create or Copy Cds
91
Connecting PC Cards
92
To Insert or Remove a PC Card
92
Connecting External Devices
94
To Identify Connectors for External Devices
94
To Connect a Printer or Other Parallel Device
95
To Connect an External Keyboard or Mouse
95
To Connect a USB Device
96
To Connect an Audio Device
96
To Use an External Monitor
97
To Use a TV Set as a Monitor
99
To Connect a Serial Device
100
To Connect an Infrared Device
100
Installing Additional RAM
102
To Install a RAM Expansion Module
102
To Remove a RAM Expansion Module
103
To Replace the System RAM Module
104
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
107
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive
107
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive Holder
107
To Prepare a New Hard Disk Drive
108
Using Windows XP
111
Installing Retail Windows XP
112
Requirements
112
To Prepare for Software Installation
113
To Install Retail Windows XP
113
To Install Video (ATI) Support
115
To Install Modem (3COM) Support
115
To Install Trackpoint Support (HP)
116
To Install Wireless LAN (Actiontech) Support
116
To Install Infrared Support
116
To Install the HP Display Settings and Configuration Interface (HPCI) Utility
117
To Install HP Presentation Ready Utility
117
To Install HP One-Touch Utility
118
To Install the Java Virtual Machine
118
To Enable Speedstep
118
Using Windows 2000
119
Installing Retail Windows 2000
120
Requirements
120
To Prepare for Software Installation
121
To Install Retail Windows 2000 Professional
122
To Install Video Support
123
To Install Audio Support
123
To Install Modem Support
123
To Install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter Support
125
To Install Wireless LAN Adapter Support
125
To Install Pointing Stick Support
126
To Install Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI) and HP Display Settings
127
To Install the Intel® Speedstep™ Technology Applet
128
To Install Infrared Support
128
To Install the Onetouch Utility
129
To Install USB FDD Support
129
Windows 2000 Power Management
130
Using Windows 98
131
Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition
132
Requirements
132
To Prepare for Software Installation
133
To Install Retail Windows 98 Second Edition
135
To Install Video Support
136
To Install Directx Version 7.0A
136
To Install Audio Support
136
To Install Modem Support
137
To Install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter Support
138
To Install Wireless LAN Adapter Support
139
To Install Pointing Stick Support
139
To Enable the Infrared Port
140
To Install the Intel® Speedstep™ Utility
141
To Install USB FDD Support
142
To Install the Bay Manager Software
142
To Install Software Patches
143
Using Windows NT 4.0
145
Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0
146
To Install Retail Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack 6A
146
Requirements
147
To Prepare for Software Installation
148
To Install Retail Windows NT 4.0
148
To Install Service Pack 6A for Retail Windows NT 4.0
151
To Install Video Support
151
To Install Audio Support
152
To Install IDE Support
152
To Install Pointing Stick Support
153
To Install Modem Support
154
To Install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter Support
155
To Install Mobile Enhancements
158
To Install the 3Com Power Management TDI Service
160
To Disable Automatic CD-ROM Detection
160
To Install the Intel® Speedstep™ Technology Applet
161
To Install the Euro Key Patch
161
To Create NT 4.0 Profiles for Docked and Undocked Configurations
162
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
163
Troubleshooting Your Computer
164
Audio Problems
164
CD and DVD Problems
165
Display Problems
167
Expansion Base Problems
168
Hard Disk Drive Problems
169
Heat Problems
170
Infrared Problems
170
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
171
LAN Problems
172
Memory Problems
174
Modem Problems
174
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems
177
Performance Problems
178
Power and Battery Problems
179
Printing Problems
182
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems
182
Startup Problems
184
Wireless Problems
185
Testing the Hardware
187
To Run the E-Diagtools Diagnostic Test
187
Configuring the Computer
189
To Run the BIOS Setup Utility
189
To Set up Toptools
195
Reinstalling and Updating Software
196
To Recover the Factory Installation of Your Hard Disk
196
To Create a Support Utility Disk
197
To Create a Boot Disk (Windows 98 or 2000)
198
To Replace a Damaged Recovery CD
198
To Update the BIOS
198
To Update Windows Drivers
199
HP Support and Service
201
Getting Assistance for Your Computer
202
To Get Help from the Web
202
To Contact HP for Support or Service
203
To Receive Repair Service
205
To Prepare Your Computer for Shipment
205
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
206
Reference Information
209
Hardware Specifications
210
Modem Reference Information
214
Modem Reference (3Com, US Robotics)
214
Safety Information
219
Power Cords
219
Ergonomics
220
Battery Safety
220
Laser Safety
221
LED Safety
221
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
222
Regulatory Information
223
U.s.a
223
Canada
224
European Union
224
Japan
227
Russia
227
International
227
Index
231
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HP OmniBook 500 Manual (199 pages)
hp omnibook 500 - Corporate Evaluator's Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.91 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Introducing the Notebook Computer
11
Taking Inventory
12
What's in the Box
12
Software Bundled on Your Computer
13
To Buy Accessories
13
To Find more Information
14
Identifying Parts of the Computer
15
Front View
15
Back View
16
Bottom View
16
Status Lights
17
Expansion Base - Front
19
Expansion Base - Back
20
Setting up Your Computer
21
Step 1 - Install the Battery
21
Step 2 - Connect AC Power
23
Step 3 - Connect a Phone Line
24
Step 4 - Turn on the Computer
24
Step 5 - Set up Windows
25
Step 6 - Register Your Notebook
25
To Connect the Floppy Disk Drive
26
To Reset the Computer
27
Using Your Computer
29
Operating Your Computer
30
To Start and Stop the Computer
30
To Change the Boot Device
31
To Use the Pointing Stick
31
To Use the Fn Hot Keys
33
To Use the One-Touch Buttons
34
To Use the Windows and Applications Keys
34
To Use the Embedded Keypad
35
To Use the ALT GR Key
35
To Adjust the Display
36
To Adjust the Volume
37
To Change Computer Settings for a Presentation
38
To Use a Multimedia Expansion Base
39
Securing Your Computer
40
To Set up Password Protection
40
To Attach a Security Cable
41
To Use the Virusscan Utility
41
To Set PC Identification
42
To Lock the Hard Disk Drive
42
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
43
Taking Care of Your Computer
45
To Protect Your Hard Disk Drive
45
To Maintain Your Computer
45
To Safeguard Your Data
46
To Extend the Life of the Display
46
To Get the most from Your Batteries
47
To Clean Your Computer
47
Traveling with Your Computer
49
Managing Power Consumption
50
How the Computer Manages Power Automatically
50
To Manage Power Manually
52
Using Battery Power
53
To Check Battery Status
53
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning
54
To Recharge the Battery
54
To Add Additional Batteries
55
To Maximize Battery Operating Time
55
Making Connections
57
Using an Expansion Base
58
To Dock the Computer
59
To Undock the Computer
60
To Use the Status Panel
61
Using Plug-In Modules
63
To Install Hot-Swap Support
63
To Replace a Plug-In Module
63
To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD
65
To Play Audio Cds
66
To Play DVD Movies
67
Using the Modem
68
To Connect the Modem
68
To Connect to the Internet
70
To Disconnect from the Internet
71
To Dial in to a Network
71
To Change Your Modem Settings
71
To Send and Receive E-Mail
73
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows 98)
74
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows 2000)
75
Connecting to a LAN
76
To Connect to a LAN
76
Connecting PC Cards
77
To Insert or Remove a PC Card
77
Connecting External Devices
79
To Identify Connectors for External Devices
79
To Use an External Monitor
80
To Connect a Printer or Other Parallel Device
81
To Connect an External Keyboard or Mouse
82
To Connect a USB Device
82
To Connect a Serial Device
82
To Connect an Audio Device
83
To Use a TV Set as a Monitor
83
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer
85
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
86
To Run the BIOS Setup Utility
86
Using Toptools
91
To Set up Toptools
91
Installing Additional RAM
92
To Install a RAM Expansion Module
92
To Remove a RAM Expansion Module
93
To Replace the System RAM Module
93
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
96
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive
96
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive Holder
96
To Prepare a New Hard Disk Drive
97
Using Windows 2000
99
Installing Retail Windows 2000
100
Requirements
100
To Prepare for Software Installation
100
To Install Retail Windows 2000 Professional
101
To Install Video Support
102
To Install Audio Support
103
To Install Modem Support
103
To Install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter Support
105
To Install Pointing Stick Support
105
To Install Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI)
107
To Install the Intel® Speedstep™ Technology Applet
107
To Install the Onetouch Utility
108
To Install USB FDD Support
108
Windows 2000 Power Management
109
Using Windows 98
111
Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition
112
Requirements
112
To Prepare for Software Installation
113
To Install Retail Windows 98 Second Edition
114
To Install Video Support
115
To Install Direct X Version 7.0A
116
To Install Audio Support
116
To Install Integrated IDE Support
116
To Install Modem Support
117
To Install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter Support
119
To Install Pointing Stick Support
119
To Install the Intel® Speedstep™ Utility
120
To Install the Softex Baymanager Utility
120
To Install USB FDD Support
121
To Install Software Patches
121
Using Windows NT 4.0
123
Installing Windows NT 4.0
124
To Install Retail Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack 6A
124
Requirements
125
To Prepare for Software Installation
125
To Install Retail Windows NT 4.0
126
To Install HP Mobile Expansion Base Support
128
To Install Video Support
129
To Install Audio Support
129
To Install IDE Support
130
To Install Pointing Stick Support
131
To Install Modem Support
132
To Install 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter Support
133
To Install Mobile Enhancements
136
To Install the 3Com Power Management TDI Service
138
To Disable Automatic CD-ROM Detection
139
To Install the Intel® Speedstep™ Technology Applet
139
To Install the Euro Key Patch
140
Troubleshooting Your Computer
141
Troubleshooting Techniques
142
Audio Problems
142
CD-ROM and DVD Problems
143
Display Problems
145
Expansion Base Problems
146
Hard Disk Drive Problems
147
Heat Problems
147
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
148
Memory Problems
149
Modem Problems
150
Network Problems
152
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems
153
Performance Problems
154
Power and Battery Problems
156
Printing Problems
158
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems
159
Startup Problems
160
Testing the Hardware
162
To Run the E-Diagtools Diagnostic Test
162
Recovering and Reinstalling Software
164
To Recover the Factory Installation of Your Hard Disk
164
To Create a Support Utility Disk
165
To Create a Boot Disk
166
To Replace a Damaged Recovery CD
166
To Update the BIOS
166
Support and Service
169
Getting Assistance for Your Computer
170
To Get Help from the Web
170
To Contact the HP Customer Care Center
170
To Receive Repair Service
173
To Prepare Your Computer for Shipment
173
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
174
Specifications and Regulatory Information
177
Hardware Specifications
178
Modem Reference Information
181
Modem Reference (3Com)
181
Safety Information
186
Power Cords
186
Ergonomics
187
Battery Safety
187
Laser Safety
188
Regulatory Information
189
189
189
Canada
190
European Union
190
Japan
191
International
191
Index
195
HP OmniBook 500 Reference Manual (181 pages)
HP OmniBook 500: Reference Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.07 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
3
Table of Contents
7
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
11
Taking Inventory
12
What's in the Box
12
To Buy Accessories
13
To Find more Information
13
Identifying Parts of the Computer
14
Front View
14
Back View
15
Bottom View
16
Status Lights
17
Expansion Base - Front
19
Expansion Base - Back
20
Setting up Your Computer
21
Step 1: Install the Battery
21
Step 2: Connect AC Power
23
Step 3: Connect a Phone Line
24
Step 4: Turn on the Computer
25
Step 5: Set up Windows
25
Step 6: Register Your Notebook
26
What to Do Next
27
To Connect to the Internet
27
To Connect the Floppy Disk Drive
28
Basic Operation
29
Operating Your Computer
30
To Turn the Computer on and off
30
To Reset the Computer
31
To Change the Boot Device
32
To Use the Pointing Stick
32
To Use the Fn Hot Keys
34
To Use the One-Touch Buttons
35
To Use the Windows and Applications Keys
36
To Use the Embedded Keypad
36
To Use the ALT GR Key
37
To Adjust the Display
37
To Adjust the Volume
38
To Change Computer Settings for a Presentation
39
To Use a Multimedia Expansion Base
40
To Work with Cds and Dvds
40
Securing Your Computer
41
To Set up Password Protection
41
To Attach a Security Cable
42
To Protect against Viruses
43
To Set PC Identification
43
To Lock the Hard Disk Drive
44
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
45
Taking Care of Your Computer
47
To Protect Your Hard Disk Drive
47
To Maintain Your Computer
47
To Safeguard Your Data
48
To Extend the Life of the Display
48
To Clean Your Computer
49
Batteries and Power Management
51
Managing Power Consumption
52
How the Computer Manages Power Automatically
52
To Manage Power Manually
55
Using Battery Power
56
To Check Battery Status
56
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning
57
To Recharge the Battery
57
To Use Additional Batteries
58
To Get the most from Your Batteries
58
To Maximize Processor Speed
59
Modem and Network Connections
61
Using the Modem
62
To Connect the Modem
62
To Connect to the Internet
64
To Disconnect from the Internet
65
To Dial in to a Network
65
To Change Your Modem Settings
66
To Send and Receive E-Mail
67
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows 98)
68
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows 2000)
69
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows XP)
70
Connecting to a LAN
71
To Connect to a LAN
71
Making Wireless Connections
72
To Prepare for Connections (Windows 98 or 2000)
72
To Prepare for Connections (Windows XP)
74
To Turn Wireless Communication on and off
75
Add-On Devices
77
Using an Expansion Base
78
To Dock the Computer
78
To Undock the Computer
80
To Play Audio Cds
81
To Use the Status Panel
82
Using Plug-In Modules
84
To Install Hot-Swap Support (Windows 98)
84
To Replace a Plug-In Module
84
To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD
87
To Play DVD Movies
88
To Create or Copy Cds
89
Connecting PC Cards
90
To Insert or Remove a PC Card
90
Connecting External Devices
92
To Identify Connectors for External Devices
92
To Connect a Printer or Other Parallel Device
93
To Connect an External Keyboard or Mouse
93
To Connect a USB Device
94
To Connect an Audio Device
94
To Use an External Monitor
95
To Use a TV Set as a Monitor
97
To Connect a Serial Device
98
To Connect an Infrared Device
98
Installing Additional RAM
100
To Install a RAM Expansion Module
100
To Remove a RAM Expansion Module
101
To Replace the System RAM Module
102
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
105
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive
105
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive Holder
105
To Prepare a New Hard Disk Drive
106
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
109
Troubleshooting Your Computer
110
Audio Problems
110
CD and DVD Problems
111
Display Problems
113
Expansion Base Problems
114
Hard Disk Drive Problems
115
Heat Problems
116
Infrared Problems
116
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
117
LAN Problems
118
Memory Problems
120
Modem Problems
120
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems
123
Performance Problems
124
Power and Battery Problems
125
Printing Problems
128
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems
128
Startup Problems
130
Wireless Problems
131
Testing the Hardware
133
To Run the E-Diagtools Diagnostic Test
133
Configuring the Computer
135
To Run the BIOS Setup Utility
135
To Set up Toptools
141
Reinstalling and Updating Software
142
To Recover the Factory Installation of Your Hard Disk
142
To Create a Support Utility Disk
143
To Create a Boot Disk (Windows 98 or 2000)
144
To Replace a Damaged Recovery CD
144
To Update the BIOS
144
To Update Windows Drivers
145
HP Support and Service
147
Getting Assistance for Your Computer
148
To Get Help from the Web
148
To Contact HP for Support or Service
149
To Receive Repair Service
151
To Prepare Your Computer for Shipment
151
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
152
Reference Information
155
Hardware Specifications
156
Modem Reference Information
160
Modem Reference (3Com, US Robotics)
160
Safety Information
165
Power Cords
165
Ergonomics
166
Battery Safety
166
Laser Safety
167
LED Safety
167
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
168
Regulatory Information
169
U.s.a
169
Canada
170
European Union
170
Japan
173
Russia
173
International
173
Index
177
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HP OmniBook 500 Service Manual (112 pages)
Hewlett-Packard Omnibook Service Manual
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 3.06 MB
Table of Contents
Service Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
Product Information
7
Table 1-1. Omnibook 500 Series Models
7
Table 1-2. Product Comparisons
8
Features
9
Figure 1-1. Omnibook - Front View
9
Figure 1-2. Omnibook - Back View
10
Figure 1-3. Omnibook - Bottom View
10
Figure 1-4. Expansion Base - Front View
11
Figure 1-5. Expansion Base - Back View
12
Operation
13
Turning the Computer on and off
13
Table 1-3. Activating Power Modes
13
Checking the Status of the Computer
14
Table 1-4. Main Status Lights (Front of Computer)
14
Table 1-5. Keyboard Status Lights
14
Using Fn Hot Keys
15
Table 1-6. Fn Hot Keys
15
Resetting the Omnibook
16
Figure 1-6. Resetting the Computer
16
Docking and Undocking the Computer
17
Figure 1-7. Docking the Computer
17
Figure 1-8. Undocking the Computer
18
Figure 1-9. Manually Undocking the Computer
18
Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive
19
Figure 1-10. Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive
19
Specifications
20
Table 1-7. Omnibook 500 Series Specifications
20
Table 1-8. Omnibook 500 Series Accessories
23
Figure 1-11. Replaceable Component Diagram
25
Internal Design
25
Table 1-9. Functional Structure
26
Removal and Replacement
27
Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference
27
Disassembly Flowchart
28
Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow
28
Table 2-2. Required Equipment
29
Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torques
29
Removing the Main Battery (User-Replaceable)
30
Figure 2-2. Removing the Main Battery
30
Removing a Plug-In Module (User-Replaceable)
31
Figure 2-3. Releasing the Module
31
Removing the Hard Disk Drive (User-Replaceable)
32
Figure 2-4. Removing the Hard Disk Drive
32
Table 2-4. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers
32
Figure 2-5. Removing the Hard Disk Tray
33
Removing the Power Button Panel (User-Replaceable)
35
Figure 2-6. Removing the Power Button Panel
35
Removing the Keyboard (User-Replaceable)
36
Figure 2-7. Removing the Keyboard Screws
36
Figure 2-8. Removing the Keyboard
37
Removing an SDRAM Module (User-Replaceable)
38
Removing a System SDRAM Module
38
Figure 2-9. Removing the System SDRAM Module
38
Table 2-5. SDRAM Module Replacement Part Numbers
38
Removing an Expansion SDRAM Module
39
Figure 2-10. Removing an SDRAM Expansion Module
39
Removing a Mini-PCI Card (Certain Models Only) (User-Replaceable)
40
Table 2-6. Mini-PCI Card Replacement Part Numbers
40
Figure 2-11. Removing the Mini-PCI Card (Modem Card Shown)
41
Figure 2-12. Routing the Mini-PCI Cables (Lan/Modem Card Shown)
41
Removing the Switchboard PCA (User-Replaceable)
42
Figure 2-13. Removing the Switchboard PCA (Wireless Model Shown)
42
Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)
43
Table 2-7. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)
43
Removing the Display Assembly (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
44
Figure 2-14. Removing the Display
45
Figure 2-15. Routing the Display Cable
45
Removing the Heatsink/Fan (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
47
Figure 2-16. Removing the Heatsink/Fan
47
Figure 2-17. Separating the Heatsink and Fan
48
Removing the Top Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
49
Figure 2-18. Removing the Top Case
50
Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
51
Figure 2-19. Removing the Motherboard
52
Figure 2-20. Removing Motherboard Components
53
Replacing the Motherboard
53
Replacing the Bottom Case
55
Figure 2-21. Removing Bottom Case Components
56
Figure 2-22. Replacing the Docking Doors
57
Figure 2-23. Example of Serial Number Label
57
Repairing the BIOS IC (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
58
Figure 2-24. Boot-Block Jumper
59
Removing Omnibook Components (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
60
Table 2-8. Removing Omnibook Components
60
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
63
Troubleshooting
64
Figure 3-1. Basic Troubleshooting Steps
64
Checking for Customer Abuse
65
Troubleshooting the Problem
65
Verifying the Repair
66
Suggestions for Troubleshooting
67
Table 3-1. Scope of Diagnostic Tools
67
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Suggestions
68
Diagnostic Tools
81
E-Diagtools
81
Figure 3-2. E-Diagtools Screens - Basic and Advanced
81
Figure 3-3. Serial and Parallel Loopback Connectors
83
Table 3-3. E-Diagtools Error Codes
84
Power-On Self-Test
88
Table 3-4. POST Terminal-Error Beep Codes
88
Table 3-5. POST Messages
89
Sycard Pcctest 450/460 Cardbus Card (Optional)
91
Table 3-6. Sycard Pcctest Commands
91
Desktop and Windows Management Interfaces (DMI/WMI)
92
BIOS Setup Utility
93
Table 3-7. BIOS Setup Menus and Parameters
94
Replaceable Parts
97
Figure 4-1. Omnibook - Exploded View
98
Table 4-2. Accessory Replaceable Parts
102
Table 4-3. Part Number Reference
103
Reference Information
107
Password Removal Policy
107
Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement
108
Table 5-1. Omnibook 500 LCD Guidelines (12.1-In TFT, XGA)
109
Obsolete Parts
110
Table 5-2. Obsolete Repair Parts
110
Table 4-1. Replaceable Parts
112
HP OmniBook 500 Startup Manual (89 pages)
Notebook PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.64 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
3
Table of Contents
7
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
9
Taking Inventory
10
What's in the Box
10
To Find more Information
11
Identifying Parts of the Computer
12
Front View
12
Back View
13
Bottom View
14
Status Lights
15
Expansion Base - Front
17
Expansion Base - Back
18
Setting up Your Computer
19
Step 1: Install the Battery
19
Step 2: Connect AC Power
21
Step 3: Connect a Phone Line
22
Step 4: Turn on the Computer
23
Step 5: Set up Windows
23
Step 6: Register Your Notebook
24
What to Do Next
25
To Connect to the Internet
25
To Connect the Floppy Disk Drive
26
Basic Operation
27
Operating Your Computer
28
To Turn the Computer on and off
28
To Reset the Computer
29
To Change the Boot Device
30
To Use the Pointing Stick
30
To Use the Fn Hot Keys
32
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
33
Batteries and Power Management
35
Using Battery Power
36
To Check Battery Status
36
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning
37
To Recharge the Battery
38
Add-On Devices
39
Using an Expansion Base
40
To Dock the Computer
40
To Undock the Computer
42
To Play Audio Cds
43
To Use the Status Panel
44
Using Plug-In Modules
46
To Install Hot-Swap Support (Windows 98)
46
To Replace a Plug-In Module
46
Installing Additional RAM
49
To Install a RAM Expansion Module
49
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
51
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive
51
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
53
Troubleshooting Your Computer
54
Display Problems
54
Hard Disk Drive Problems
55
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
55
Performance Problems
56
Power and Battery Problems
56
Startup Problems
57
Testing the Hardware
58
To Run the E-Diagtools Diagnostic Test
58
Configuring the Computer
60
To Run the BIOS Setup Utility
60
Reinstalling and Updating Software
61
To Recover the Factory Installation of Your Hard Disk
61
To Create a Support Utility Disk
62
HP Support and Service
63
Getting Assistance for Your Computer
64
To Get Help from the Web
64
To Contact HP for Support or Service
65
To Receive Repair Service
67
To Prepare Your Computer for Shipment
67
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
68
Reference Information
71
Hardware Specifications
72
Safety Information
76
Power Cords
76
Ergonomics
77
Battery Safety
77
Laser Safety
78
LED Safety
78
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
79
Regulatory Information
80
U.s.a
80
Canada
81
European Union
81
Japan
82
Russia
83
International
83
Index
87
HP OmniBook 500 Release Note (9 pages)
HP OmniBook 500: Release Note
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.02 MB
HP OmniBook 500 Supplementary Manual (4 pages)
Operating the HP Notebook PC with a Windows 2000 Upgrade
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.15 MB
Table of Contents
Turning off the Computer
1
Controlling Power Management
1
Using Bios Setup
2
Using Pointing Devices
3
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