HP OmniBook XE2 Evaluator Manual
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- Page 1 HP OmniBook XE2 Corporate Evaluator’s Guide For other Service and User Manuals, go to www.ManualDepot.com...
- Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Co. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein.
- Page 3 HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP OmniBook 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.
- Page 4 Hewlett-Packard. Termination. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett-Packard has requested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty (30) days of such notice.
- Page 5 Edition History Edition 4 ........May 2000 This manual is printed on recycled paper.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility....2-3 To run the BIOS Setup utility..........2-3 To update the OmniBook BIOS..........2-7 Starting and Stopping the OmniBook XE2........2-9 To start and stop the OmniBook..........2-9 To reset the OmniBook............2-10 Managing Battery Power............ - Page 8 To prepare for software installation......... 6-3 To install Windows 2000............6-3 To install video support ............6-4 To install audio support ............6-5 To install pointing device support..........6-5 To install the Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI)6-5 To install the Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology applet....6-6 Contents...
- Page 9 To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card ....7-12 To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card7-13 Features and Support Information ..........8-1 OmniBook XE2 Features............8-3 OmniBook Accessories.............. 8-6 Getting Assistance and Support..........8-7 To look up technical information..........8-7 To get HP OmniBook assistance ..........
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Page 11: Introducing The Omnibook Xe2
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Page 12: Introducing The Omnibook Xe2
Introducing the OmniBook XE2 Thank you for evaluating the HP OmniBook XE2. The Hewlett-Packard Mobile Computing Division developed this Corporate Evaluator’s Guide to facilitate your appraisal of the OmniBook specific operating systems. Rebuilding the OmniBook after the hard disk has been formatted and loaded with your company’s disk image is discussed for each... -
Page 13: Taking Inventory
Introducing the OmniBook XE2 Taking Inventory Taking Inventory The new HP OmniBook line represents a new category of HP notebook computers featuring the latest mobile technologies available. This chapter describes • What’s included in the OmniBook shipment. • Models and Configurations. -
Page 14: Operating System Support
The operating system is fully qualified on the OmniBook by Microsoft. The operating system is preinstalled on the OmniBook. Hewlett-Packard tests the operating system with a wide variety of Hewlett-Packard and third party hardware and software. All OmniBook specific device drivers for the operating system are provided on the hard disk drive, Recovery CD and web. - Page 15 Introducing the OmniBook XE2 Taking Inventory • Smart Card. • Auto / airline adapter (HP F1455A). • AC adapter (HP F1454A). • OmniBook carrying case. Refer to the Features and Specifications chapter for more detailed accessory information.
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Page 17: Operating The Omnibook Xe2
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Page 18: Operating The Omnibook Xe2
Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Although it’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. This chapter includes: ♦ Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility. -
Page 19: Configuring The Omnibook With The Bios Setup Utility
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu-driven utility that lets you change the system configuration and tailor the operation of your OmniBook to your individual work needs. - Page 20 Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Secondary Master Sets the CD-ROM drive type and various CD-ROM drive parameters. detected and automatically. Display Device Switches between the built-in display LCD/CRT (LCD), an external display (CRT) if attached, and both.
- Page 21 Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Adapter secondary (CD-ROM drive) controllers. Floppy disk Enables the floppy disk drive. Enabled controller Security Menu Default User Password Is Shows if a user password is set. Clear Supervisor Shows if an supervisor password is set.
- Page 22 Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Resume on Time Sets whether the system resumes from Suspend at a defined time of day. Resume Time Sets the 24-hour time when the system resumes from Suspend if enabled.
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Page 23: To Update The Omnibook Bios
Setup. Security settings are saved when changed. To update the OmniBook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to enhance the capabilities of the OmniBook. Updates will be available from HP Electronic Support Services at either http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html or http://www.hp.com/cposupport/mobile_computing/software/xe2_100.exe.html. - Page 24 Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility 7. When prompted, press C. This starts a process that takes approximately 1 minute. Once it begins, do not interrupt the update process. 8. When prompted, insert a paperclip into the system off button located on the...
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Page 25: Starting And Stopping The Omnibook Xe2
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Starting and Stopping the OmniBook XE2 Starting and Stopping the OmniBook XE2 You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue power button. However, at certain times, you may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your OmniBook—depending on power considerations, types of active... -
Page 26: To Reset The Omnibook
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Starting and Stopping the OmniBook XE2 To reset the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows. 1. If possible, shut down Windows. 2. Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down. -
Page 27: Managing Battery Power
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Managing Battery Power Managing Battery Power The OmniBook conserves power by using Advanced Power Management (APM), software that controls battery charging and power drain. The OmniBook provides several safeguards so you won’t be surprised by a dead-battery condition, including the following: ♦... -
Page 28: To Set Time-Outs
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Managing Battery Power • If you have an I/O PC Card—that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a modem or network card—remove it when you are not using it. Some I/O cards use significant power, even while they’re inactive. - Page 29 Operating the OmniBook XE2 Managing Battery Power allowed in the OmniBook. If you have repartitioned the hard disk, purchased a new hard disk, or would like to make the partition smaller, follow the instructions below. This procedure erases the hard disk. Be sure to save any data on your C A U T I O N hard disk before starting this procedure.
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Page 30: Software System Resources
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Software System Resources Software System Resources Below are default values for the system resources. To see other, non-default possibilities, refer to the BIOS Setup utility, which lists port and audio device configurations in the Input/Output menu. -
Page 31: Dma Channels
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Software System Resources Valid uses for memory addresses D0000-DBFFF: • Upper memory blocks (UMBs). • PC Card memory windows. System Input/Output Addresses (100-3FF) 170-177 Secondary HDD controller (internal CD-ROM) 1F0-1F7 Internal hard disk 220-22F Audio for DOS programs... -
Page 32: Protecting The Omnibook
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Protecting the OmniBook Protecting the OmniBook Your OmniBook provides several ways for you to protect your computer. This section describes how to • Set or change a password. • Delete a password. • Attach a security cable. -
Page 33: To Delete A Password
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Protecting the OmniBook To delete a password 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Select the Security menu. -
Page 34: Testing The Operation
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Testing the Operation Testing the Operation The OmniBook hardware diagnostic program provides two levels of testing: • Automated testing using the basic hardware test. • Advanced testing using the individual hardware tests. You can run the OmniBook hardware diagnostic program from the OmniBook Hibernation partition on the hard disk or from a floppy disk. -
Page 35: To Run The Diagnostic Test
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Testing the Operation To run the diagnostic test You can run the diagnostic test from the diagnostic floppy disk or from the hard disk. • To run from the hard disk, reboot the OmniBook and, when you see the HP logo, press F10. -
Page 37: Using The Recovery Cd
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Page 38: Using The Recovery Cd
Using the Recovery CD Testing the Operation Using the Recovery CD You can use the OmniBook Recovery CD to recover an original OmniBook build, or you can use it to install the HP custom software over a user-installed alternate operating system. The Recovery CD provides the OmniBook-specific drivers to configure your custom system. -
Page 39: Recovering A Factory Build
To recover the factory installation The following procedure describes how to recover the original operating system that came with your OmniBook. Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2. ♦ OmniBook Recovery CD. This procedure will format the hard disk drive. If possible, back up any files Hint you would like to save before recovering. -
Page 41: Using Windows 98
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Page 42: Using Windows 98
Using Windows 98 Recovering a Factory Build Using Windows 98 Windows 98 comes factory-installed on the OmniBook XE2. The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows 98 and configures the appropriate device drivers. Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2. ♦ Windows 98 CD-ROM. -
Page 43: Installing Retail Windows 98
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 If you install a retail version of Windows 98, you’ll also need to manually install video, audio, PC Card, and infrared drivers. This section describes how to ♦ Preparing for software installation. ♦... -
Page 44: To Install A Retail Version Of Windows 98
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 MD \WINDOWS MD \WINDOWS\OPTIONS MD \WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS COPY X:\WIN98\*.* C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS COPY A:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS C:\ COPY CON C:\CONFIG.SYS DEVICE=C:\HIMEM.SYS /MACHINE:2 Press F6 then Enter 19. Remove the Windows 98 CD and the floppy disk. To install a retail version of Windows 98 1. -
Page 45: To Install Video Support For Retail Windows 98
11. Under Monitor, click Change. 12. Choose the appropriate Laptop Display Panel, then click OK. • OmniBook XE2 with 14.1” display – Laptop Display Panel (1024 x 768) • OmniBook XE2 with 12.1” display – Laptop Display Panel (800 x 600) 13. -
Page 46: To Install Audio And Modem Support For Retail Windows 98
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 25. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\VIDEO\ZOOMVID\SETUP from the Recovery CD and click OK. 26. Click Next at the Welcome screen. 27. Select "Yes, I want to restart my computer now", and click Finish. To install audio and modem support for retail Windows 98 If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 98, you’ll need to install audio and modem support. -
Page 47: To Install Pc Card Support For Retail Windows 98
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 22. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\1ST_EDN.W98\NETSHOW\MPFULL and click OK. 23. Click Yes to install the Windows Media Player. 24. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. 25. Select the connection rate you normally use and click OK. 26. -
Page 48: To Enable The Infrared Port
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 17. If asked to specify a location, enter the location given in Step 5. 18. Click Next to "Search for the best driver for your device." 19. Click Next. Windows will detect the CardBus Controller. 20. -
Page 49: To Update The Infrared Driver
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 To Update the Infrared Driver If you wish, you can upgrade your existing infrared port driver to an enhanced driver. A standard infrared driver is installed automatically with Windows 98, but the enhanced driver provides faster performance, facilitating large data transfers. -
Page 50: To Install Intel Speedstep Support
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 To install Intel SpeedStep Support If you've installed a retail version of Windows, you'll need to install the Intel SpeedStep technology Applet if you have a dual-speed Pentium III processor. Pentium III processors featuring Intel SpeedStep technology can dynamically switch clock frequency and voltage, depending on whether the computer is running on batteries or is plugged into AC power. - Page 51 Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 2. Type Y to replace the existing file. 3. Close the MS-DOS Window. To Install the DVD Patch: This patch updates the DVD driver included in the original edition of Windows 1. Open an MS-DOS Window and type the following: CD \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\1ST_EDN.W98\PATCHES\DVD COPY CDVSD.VXD c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS 2.
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Page 52: Installing Cards
3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2 with Windows 98 installed. ♦ 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card. 1. While Windows 98 is running, insert the PC Card. -
Page 53: Using Windows 95
Using Windows 95... - Page 54 Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.5 is fully supported on the OmniBook XE2. The following procedure installs Windows 95 OSR 2.5 and configures the appropriate device drivers Requirements • OmniBook XE2. • Windows 95 CD-ROM. • OmniBook Drivers for Windows 95 (These drivers are available in a self- extracting archive on the Internet at www.hp.com/go/omnibook.)
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Page 55: Installing Windows 95
Installing Windows 95 If you install a version of Windows 95, you’ll also need to manually install video, audio, PC Card, and infrared drivers. The drivers are available on the Internet at www.hp.com/go/omnibook. After you download the drivers, expand them and burn them on CD. -
Page 56: To Install Windows 95
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 18. Type SYS C:. 19. Insert the Windows 95 Installation CD-ROM. 20. Type the following commands to copy the Windows 95 files to the C: drive. MD \WINDOWS MD \WINDOWS\OPTIONS MD \WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS COPY X:\WIN95\*.* C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS COPY A:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS C:\ COPY CON C:\CONFIG.SYS DEVICE=C:\HIMEM.SYS /MACHINE:2... -
Page 57: To Install Video Support For Windows 95
7. Under Monitor, click Change. 8. Choose the appropriate Laptop Display Panel then click OK. • OmniBook XE2 with 14.1” display – Laptop Display Panel (1024 x 768) • OmniBook XE2 with 12.1” display – Laptop Display Panel (800 x 600) 9. -
Page 58: To Install Audio And Modem Support For Windows 95
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 20. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\VIDEO\ZOOMVID\SETUP and click 21. Click Next at the Welcome screen. 22. Click Next. 23. Click Next to accept the default Program Folders. 24. Click Finish and restart the computer. To install audio and modem support for Windows 95 If you’ve installed Windows 95, you’ll need to install audio and modem support. -
Page 59: To Install Pc Card Support For Windows 95
To Install PC Card support for Windows 95 If you’ve installed Windows 95, you’ll need to install PC Card support. This driver expands from the web package to its default location in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\PCCARD. 1. Copy all files from the \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\PCCARD\950CONLY directory to C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS. -
Page 60: To Install Usb Support For Windows 95
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 11. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\IRDA\SETUP and click OK. 12. Click Next. 13. Click Next to accept the default IR device. 14. Select the Generic IR Serial Port (COM2) and click Next. 15. Click Next to accept the default ports (COM4 and LPT3). 16. -
Page 61: To Install Intel Speedstep Support
To install Intel SpeedStep Support If you've installed a retail version of Windows, you'll need to install the Intel SpeedStep technology Applet if you have a dual-speed Pentium III processor. Pentium III processors featuring Intel SpeedStep technology can dynamically switch clock frequency and voltage, depending on whether the computer is running on batteries or is plugged into AC power. - Page 62 Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 1. From the Start menu, click Run. 2. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\TOUCHPAD\Setup.exe and click OK. 3. Click Next at the Welcome screen. 4. Click Next to accept the default destination directory. 5. Click Next to start copying files. 6.
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Page 63: Installing Cards
♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card. ♦ 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III Driver Disk. -
Page 64: To Install A 3Com 3C575 Fast Etherlink Xl Cardbus Pc Card5-13
Installing Cards To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card Driver Disk. -
Page 65: Using Windows 2000
Using Windows 2000... - Page 66 Using Windows 2000 Windows 2000 comes factory-installed on the OmniBook XE2. The following procedure installs Windows 2000 and configures the appropriate device drivers. Requirements • OmniBook XE2. • Windows 2000 CD-ROM. • OmniBook Drivers for Windows 2000 (These drivers are available on the recovery CD.)
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Page 67: Installing Windows 2000
• Install retail Windows 2000. • Install video support. • Install audio support. • Install pointing device support. • Install the Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI). • Install Intel® SpeedStep technology applet. • Configure power management. To prepare for software installation It is recommended you repartition your hard disk before installing Windows 2000. -
Page 68: To Install Video Support
2. Reboot, press ESC twice when you see the HP Notebook logo. 3. Select the CD-ROM/DVD as the boot device. 4. Press enter to continue. 5. Read the Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement. Press Page Down until you reach the end of the document. Press F8 to agree. 6. -
Page 69: To Install Audio Support
To install the Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI) If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 2000, you’ll need to install the Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI) driver. This driver is located on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W2K\HPCI. The HP Configuration Interface device implements the following features: •... -
Page 70: To Install The Intel® Speedstep™ Technology Applet
• CD control buttons (Play, Stop, Pause, etc.) on the front of the computer. 1. Run SETUP.EXE in the HPCI directory on the Recovery CD. 2. Choose Install the HP Configuration Interface Software and click OK. 3. Click OK to confirm the software has been successfully installed. 4. - Page 71 Using Windows 2000 Using Windows 2000 15. Click OK and close the Power Control panel.
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Page 73: Using Windows Nt 4.0
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Page 74: Using Windows Nt
NT’s clock starts up exactly where it was when they suspended. Rebooting resets the clock. Requirements • OmniBook XE2 • OmniBook Drivers for Windows NT 4.0 (These drivers are available in a self-extracting archive on the Internet at www.hp.com/go/omnibook. They will expand to to a default location in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS.) -
Page 75: Installing Retail Windows Nt 4.0
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 If you install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0 you’ll also need to manually install video, audio, Advanced Power Management (APM), and Card Executive drivers. These drivers must be downloaded from the internet at www.hp.com/go/omnibook. -
Page 76: To Install A Retail Version Of Windows Nt 4.0
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 To install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0 1. Insert the Windows NT Workstation CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Reboot, press ESC twice when you see the HP OmniBook logo. 3. -
Page 77: To Install Service Pack 5.0 For Retail Windows Nt 4.0
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 22. Choose No, do not create an emergency repair disk, then click Next. It is more useful to create a repair disk after installation is complete and after Important you have installed your drivers and other applications. 23. -
Page 78: To Install Video Support For Retail Windows Nt 4.0
When you see this message, click OK. 12. Select the appropriate resolution, click Test, then click OK. • 1024 x 768 on the OmniBook XE2 with 14.1” display • 800 x 600 on the OmniBook XE2 with 12.1” display 13. -
Page 79: To Install Touch Pad Support
To install IDE support for retail Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 installs a generic IDE Controller device driver. To increase performance on the OmniBook XE2, install the Intel PIIX4 PCI Bus Master IDE Controller driver. The driver expands from the web package to its default location in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\PIIX4. -
Page 80: To Install Intel Speedstep Support
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 To install Intel SpeedStep Support If you've installed a retail version of Windows, you'll need to install the Intel SpeedStep technology Applet if you have a dual-speed Pentium III processor. Pentium III processors featuring Intel SpeedStep technology can dynamically switch clock frequency and voltage, depending on whether the computer is running on batteries or is plugged into AC power. - Page 81 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 2. Click the Browse button and browse the directory of the Euro Key Patch. 3. Double-click on the nt4_euro.exe 4. Click OK. 5. When prompted, click Yes to restart the computer.
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Page 82: Installing Mobile Enhancements
You can download the Phoenix APM and CardExecutive documentation from the following website: http://www.phoenix.com/platform/portables.html. Requirements • OmniBook XE2 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. • Windows NT 4.0 OmniBook Mobile Enhancements. Location: In the expanded web package default location \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\APM and ..\PCCARD. -
Page 83: To Install Card Executive For Retail Windows Nt 4.0
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Mobile Enhancements To install Card Executive for retail Windows NT 4.0 To take advantage of Card Executive’s plug-n-play for PCMCIA network cards, you must install Card Executive before installing Windows NT networking. The driver expands from the web package to its default location in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\PCCARD. -
Page 84: Installing Cards
♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. ♦ 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card. ♦ Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. Resources ♦... -
Page 85: To Install A 3Com 3C575 Fast Etherlink Xl Cardbus Pc Card7-13
Important 4.0 Service Pack 4a. To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. ♦ Windows NT CD-ROM. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card Driver Disk. -
Page 87: Features And Support Information
Features and Support Information... - Page 88 If you have questions that this manual and the online OmniBook manuals don’t answer (even after looking in the contents and index), you can contact Hewlett-Packard at the address or phone number listed in the Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library.
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Page 89: Omnibook Xe2 Features
Features and Support Information OmniBook XE2 Features OmniBook XE2 Features Physical Attributes Size: 311mm×249mm×42mm (12.25”×9.80”×1.65”) closed. Weight: 3.0 kg (6.6 lb.) with lithium-ion battery and 12.1" TFT screen; 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) with lithium-ion battery and 14.1" TFT screen; 3.2 kg (7.0 lb.) with NiMh battery and HPA 12.1" screen. - Page 90 Features and Support Information OmniBook XE2 Features 64- or 32-MB of 100-Mhz SDRAM standard in one slot. One additional free slot accomodates up to an extra 128-MB SDRAM using optional HP RAM expansion modules (for up to 160-MB or 192-MB memory).
- Page 91 Features and Support Information OmniBook XE2 Features Preinstalled Software Microsoft Windows® 98 Second Edition or Microsoft Windows 2000. PC99-compatible Plug & Play. Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2). McAfee VirusScan. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0. Microsoft Outlook Express. e-services (available in the U.S.) to enhance business productivity: fax, internet backup, finances, copy center, web based e -mail, eMusic.com, electronic-support and HP's...
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Page 92: Omnibook Accessories
Features and Support Information OmniBook Accessories OmniBook Accessories F1738A HP OmniBook XE Port Replicator. F1985A 3Com USB-NIC Ethernet Adapter (no Windows 2000 support). F1456B 32-MB SDRAM module . F1457B 64-MB SDRAM module. F1622B 128-MB SDRAM module. F1454A Additional Universal AC Adapter. F1781A Ultra Slimline AC Adapter. -
Page 93: Getting Assistance And Support
Customer Support centers. ♦ Getting repair assistance. ♦ Hewlett-Packard limited warranty. To look up technical information This Corporate Evaluator’s Guide provides technical specifications and other information to assist in completing evaluations. For more OmniBook information, refer to the following OmniBook documentation. - Page 94 Features and Support Information Getting Assistance and Support OmniBook Quick Start Sheet Location: In box (printed document). Audience: End user. Content: Setting up the OmniBook, using power management options, selecting a factory-installed operating system, getting support (telephone and electronic). OmniBook Setup Guide Location: In Box (printed document) and www.hp.com/omnibook.
- Page 95 Features and Support Information Getting Assistance and Support OmniBook Dock Quick Start Sheet Location: OmniBook Dock Box (Paper). Audience: End User, Corporate IT. Content: Setting up the Dock, support information. OmniBook Dock User’s Guide Location: OmniBook Dock Box (printed document) and www.hp.com/omnibook.
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Page 96: To Get Hp Omnibook Assistance
Features and Support Information Getting Assistance and Support To get HP OmniBook assistance If you need assistance with your HP OmniBook or HP OmniBook accessory, use any of the following support services: Provider Type Type of Assistance HP Electronic Product literature, news, support documentation, Support Services applications notes, FAQ’s, software and Approved and Tested Solutions... -
Page 97: To Contact Customer Support
Features and Support Information Getting Assistance and Support Italy (2)753.32.27 Netherlands 0495546909 Norway (2)273.5697 Sweden (8)750.6262 Switzerland/French (64)560200 Switzerland/German (64)560200 United-Kingdom (1344)360880 WorldWide (US) (208)344-1694 America Online (HP Forum) America Online/Bertlesmann (HP Forum) (Europe) Optional Support Assistant CD-ROM (for information: http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html) To contact Customer Support The HP Customer Support Centers will assist you free of charge during the term of the product warranty. -
Page 98: To Get Repair Assistance
Center. The support provider will provide you with repair charges and processes in your area, or will refer you to a repair center. Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary The following table summarizes Hewlett-Packard’s limited warranty. The OmniBook Support and Service booklet contains complete warranty information. -
Page 99: Removing Omnibook Passwords
Removing OmniBook Passwords Removing OmniBook Passwords If you forget your password, Hewlett-Packard has a procedure to allow you to remove it. There is a master password that will unlock each OmniBook. You must call Technical Support and give acceptable proof-of-ownership of your OmniBook. - Page 100 Features and Support Information Removing OmniBook Passwords When you call HP Technical Support, follow these steps. You’ll need to generate a master password before you can remove a user password. The encoded master password is a unique alphanumeric sequence that the OmniBook generates each time the appropriate key are pressed in the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Page 101: Using Electronic Serial Numbers
Using Electronic Serial Numbers Beginning with the OmniBook 3000 and OmniBook 800 notebooks, Hewlett-Packard ships OmniBooks with an electronic serial number. This will be continued on all future products. An electronic serial number can help IT managers track assets and software configurations. -
Page 102: To Correct An Incorrect Serial Number
Features and Support Information Using Electronic Serial Numbers 5. It burns the electronic serial number into flash memory and prompts you to restart the OmniBook. To correct an incorrect serial number If for some reason the customer receives an OmniBook with an incorrect electronic serial number, the customer can run the ESN and it will do the following: 1. - Page 103 Support Utility disk, 3-2 accessories defaults (system), 2-13 SmartCard, 1-4 deleting password, 2-11 warranty, 8-13 devices address conflicts, 2-6 Hewlett-Packard, 8-2 drivers, 3-2 HP website, 8-7 disks Input/Output, 2-14 Support Utility, 3-2 Advanced Power Management (APM) DMA channels, 2-14 optimizing battery life, 2-10 documentation Windows NT 4.0, 7-9...
- Page 104 tested solutions, 8-10 hardware application notes, 8-9 warranty, 8-13 hibernate website, 8-11 mode, 2-8 OmniBook Notes, 8-7, 8-8 HPCI driver Windows 2000, 6-5 passwords removing, 8-14 infrared PC Cards drivers (Windows 95), 4-7, 4-8, 4-9, 5-7, 5- 3Com network card, 4-13, 5-10, 7-11 8, 5-9 plug and play, 7-9, 7-10 installing...
- Page 105 conserving power, 2-10 serial number User's Handbook (online), 8-7 correcting, 8-17 stored electronically, 8-16 video drivers service Windows 95, 4-5, 5-5 booklet, 8-7 Windows NT 4.0, 7-6 repair, 8-13 video support support, 8-10 Windows 2000, 6-4 Service Pack 3, 7-5 setting up OmniBook BIOS, 2-3 warranty, 8-13...
- Page 106 1. Introducing the OmniBook XE2 2. Operating the OmniBook XE2 3. Using the Recovery CD 4. Using Windows 98 5. Using Windows 95 6. Using Windows NT 4.0 7. Features and Support Information...