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HP Omnibook 500 series manuals available for free PDF download: Reference Manual, Startup Manual
HP Omnibook 500 series Reference Manual (175 pages)
HP OmniBook 510 - Reference Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.09 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
44
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
48
Batteries and Power Management
49
Managing Power Consumption
50
How the Computer Manages Power Automatically
50
To Manage Power Manually
53
Using Battery Power
54
To Check Battery Status
54
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning
55
To Recharge the Battery
55
To Use Additional Batteries
56
To Get the most from Your Batteries
56
To Maximize Processor Speed
57
Modem and Network Connections
59
Using the Modem
60
To Connect the Modem
60
To Connect to the Internet
62
To Disconnect from the Internet
63
To Dial in to a Network
63
To Change Your Modem Settings
64
To Send and Receive E-Mail
65
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows 98)
66
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows 2000)
67
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows XP)
68
Connecting to a LAN
69
To Connect to a LAN
69
Making Wireless Connections
70
To Prepare for Connections (Windows 98 or 2000)
70
To Prepare for Connections (Windows XP)
72
To Turn Wireless Communication on and off
73
Add-On Devices
75
Using an Expansion Base
76
To Dock the Computer
76
To Undock the Computer
78
To Play Audio Cds
79
To Use the Status Panel
80
Using Plug-In Modules
82
To Install Hot-Swap Support (Windows 98)
82
To Replace a Plug-In Module
82
To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD
85
To Play DVD Movies
86
To Create or Copy Cds
87
Connecting PC Cards
88
To Insert or Remove a PC Card
88
Connecting External Devices
90
To Identify Connectors for External Devices
90
To Connect a Printer or Other Parallel Device
91
To Connect an External Keyboard or Mouse
91
To Connect a USB Device
92
To Connect an Audio Device
92
To Use an External Monitor
93
To Use a TV Set as a Monitor
94
To Connect a Serial Device
95
To Connect an Infrared Device
95
Installing Additional RAM
97
To Install a RAM Expansion Module
97
To Remove a RAM Expansion Module
98
To Replace the System RAM Module
99
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
102
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive
102
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive Holder
102
To Prepare a New Hard Disk Drive
103
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
105
Troubleshooting Your Computer
106
Audio Problems
106
CD and DVD Problems
107
Display Problems
109
Expansion Base Problems
110
Hard Disk Drive Problems
112
Heat Problems
112
Infrared Problems
113
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
113
LAN Problems
115
Memory Problems
116
Modem Problems
116
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems
119
Performance Problems
120
Power and Battery Problems
121
Printing Problems
124
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems
124
Startup Problems
126
Wireless Problems
127
Testing the Hardware
129
To Run the E-Diagtools Diagnostic Test
129
Configuring the Computer
131
To Run the BIOS Setup Utility
131
To Set up Toptools
137
Reinstalling and Updating Software
138
To Recover the Factory Installation of Your Hard Disk
138
To Create a Support Utility Disk
139
To Create a Boot Disk (Windows 98 or 2000)
140
To Replace a Damaged Recovery CD
140
To Update the BIOS
140
To Update Windows Drivers
141
HP Support and Service
143
Getting Assistance for Your Computer
144
To Get Help from the Web
144
To Contact HP for Support or Service
145
To Receive Repair Service
147
To Prepare Your Computer for Shipment
148
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
149
Reference Information
151
Hardware Specifications
152
Modem Reference Information
155
Modem Reference (Ambit)
155
Safety Information
160
Power Cords
160
Ergonomics
161
Battery Safety
161
Laser Safety
162
LED Safety
162
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
163
Regulatory Information
164
U.s.a
164
Canada
165
European Union
165
Japan
168
Russia
168
International
168
Index
171
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HP Omnibook 500 series Startup Manual (87 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
37
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
68
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
69
Reference Information
71
Hardware Specifications
72
Safety Information
75
Power Cords
75
Ergonomics
76
Battery Safety
76
Laser Safety
77
LED Safety
77
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
78
Regulatory Information
79
U.s.a
79
Canada
80
European Union
80
Japan
82
Russia
82
International
82
Index
85
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