HP OmniBook VT6200 Startup Manual
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- Page 1 HP Notebook PC Startup Guide...
- Page 2 Celeron™ and SpeedStep™ are U.S. trademarks of Intel Corporation. TrackPoint™ is a U.S. trademark of International Business Machines. Adobe® and Acrobat® are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Hewlett-Packard Company HP Notebook Customer Care 1000 NE Circle Blvd., MS 425E Corvallis, OR 97330 Startup Guide...
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BELOW, THIS HP SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN THE USE OF ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU AS PART OF THE HP PRODUCT AND SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY OTHER SOFTWARE WARRANTY STATEMENT THAT MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS HP PRODUCT OR MAY BE FOUND ONLINE. - Page 4 COPIES AND ADAPTATIONS. Customer may make copies or adaptations of the software a) for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the use of the software with an HP product so long as the copies and adaptations are used in no other manner.
- Page 5 U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to HP standard commercial license terms and for non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government, the restrictions set forth in FAR 52.227-19(c)(1-2) (June 1987) Hewlett-Packard Company, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304 U.S.A. Copyright (c) 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents 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 Setting Up Your Computer...17 Step 1: Install the battery ...17... - Page 8 HP Support and Service ...53 Getting Assistance for Your Computer ...54 To get help from the Web...54 To contact HP for support or service...54 To receive repair service...57 To prepare your computer for shipment ...58 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement ...59 Reference Information...61...
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Page 9: Getting Started With Your Hp Notebook
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Startup Guide... -
Page 10: Taking Inventory
• Recovery CD, for restoring Windows and all software included with your computer. • Microsoft Windows manual. • CD with special software (for models with certain drive modules). In addition, your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software installed depends on your particular notebook model.) Startup Guide... -
Page 11: To Find More Information
The full Reference Guide is shipped on the computer’s hard drive, and provides a Guide complete source for operating and maintaining the computer. Look in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. For Windows XP, the HP Library is in the Help and Support Center. Online HP Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. -
Page 12: Identifying Parts Of The Computer
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. One-Touch buttons. 2. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation. 3. Keyboard status lights. 4. Power slide button. Turns the computer on and off. -
Page 13: Back View
21. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device, or to connect the floppy disk drive externally. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer 22. External monitor port. 23. Docking port. -
Page 14: Bottom View
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 29. Plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM or DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery, or other plug-in module. 30. Main battery. 31. Main battery latch. -
Page 15: Status Lights
• Blinking: the battery has a fault. • Off: the AC adapter is not connected, a secondary battery is not installed, or the battery is not charging. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Startup Guide... - Page 16 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the keyboard locks. 1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active. 2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.)
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Page 17: Setting Up Your Computer
HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. This can reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. - Page 18 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer 2. Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of the computer, and lower the back end in until it clicks into place.
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Page 19: Step 2: Connect Ac Power
Step 2: Connect AC power CAUTION Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved 75- watt, 3.95-amp adapter). Do not use a 60-watt, 3.16-amp adapter, such as HP F1454A or F1781A. Using any other AC adapter could damage the computer or adapter and may void your warranty (see "Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty... -
Page 20: Step 3: Connect A Phone Line
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Step 3: Connect a phone line If your computer does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if you prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem. -
Page 21: Step 4: Turn On The Computer
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. Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer Startup Guide... -
Page 22: Step 6: Register Your Notebook
If you decide not to register during Windows setup, choose the option to print the registration form, and then fax it to HP at the fax number on the form. Or you can register by calling HP Customer Care—see “To contact HP for support or service”on page 54 to find the phone number. -
Page 23: Basic Operation
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Page 24: Operating Your Computer
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer Operating Your Computer You can start and stop your computer using its blue sleep button. However, at certain times you may want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time. For information on caring for and protecting your computer, see “Operating Your Computer”... -
Page 25: To Reset The Computer
To reset the computer Occasionally, you may find that Windows or the computer has stopped responding, and will not let you turn the computer off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed. • If possible, shut down Windows: Windows 2000: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, click Shut Down, and press the blue sleep button to restart. -
Page 26: To Change The Boot Device
1. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, press ESC to display the Boot menu. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the boot device, and press ENTER. - Page 27 Model with touch pad only The touch pad includes an on-off button so you can turn off the touch pad to avoid moving the pointer accidentally. The indicator light turns off when you turn off the touch pad. 1. Touch pad on-off button and indicator light. 2.
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Page 28: To Use The Fn Hot Keys
Basic Operation Operating Your Computer In addition, you can tap the touch pad to select items and use other advanced touch pad features. For more information, double-click the touch pad icon in the taskbar, then click Help in the tab for a particular feature. You can use Mouse in Control Panel or the touch pad icon in the taskbar to customize the operation of your computer’s pointing devices (pointing stick, touch pad, and external mouse): you can change the left, right, and scroll button actions, double-click speed,... -
Page 29: To Work With Cds And Dvds
DVD drive, and will be permanent. Your HP warranty does not cover the expense of correcting this situation. Refer to the help for your DVD player software for details about setting region codes. -
Page 30: Working In Comfort With A Notebook Pc
HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. More information on how to prepare your workspace environment and set up your HP equipment is available in Working in Comfort, which is preloaded on the hard disk in the HP Library and available on the Windows 2000 Recovery CD in \hp\library—as... - Page 31 Using Your Mobile Computer • Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down. If your notebook computer does not have a built-in palm rest, you can use a rolled-up towel.
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Page 33: Batteries And Power Management
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Page 34: Using Battery Power
Batteries and Power Management Using Battery Power Using Battery Power For information about how your computer regulates its power consumption, and how you can manually reduce power consumption and extend the life of the computer’s battery, see the chapter titled “Batteries and Power Management” in the online Reference Guide. To check battery status From the battery status lights You computer has two battery status lights, one for the main battery and one for a... -
Page 35: To Respond To A Low-Battery Warning
To respond to a low-battery warning The computer automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. The computer first emits a high-pitched beep or displays a warning message. Then, if you do not restore power within a short time, the computer goes into Hibernate mode. Once the computer enters Hibernate mode in this way, you won’t be able to turn it on again until you restore power by doing one of the following: •... -
Page 37: Add-On Devices
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Page 38: Using Plug-In Modules
Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules Using Plug-In Modules You can use any compatible plug-in module with your computer’s module bay, such as: • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, or similar drive. • Zip drive. • Second hard drive. • Floppy disk drive. •... - Page 39 1. Close all files that are open from the plug-in module. 2. Left-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware or Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, and select the module you want to remove. When prompted to remove the module, click OK. (You don’t have to do this if the bay is empty or contains a battery.) –or–...
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Page 40: Installing Additional Ram
The computer has no memory (RAM) built in but has two slots that hold two RAM modules. At least one slot contains a RAM module installed at the factory. You can use both slots to expand your RAM. Use HP PC2100 DDR-266 or higher RAM only. To install a RAM expansion module You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps. - Page 41 Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM 4. Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30° angle until it is fully inserted. Then press down at both sides until both latches snap closed. 5. Replace the cover. 6. Insert the battery. To remove the RAM module, release the two latches at the sides of the module.
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Page 42: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Unplug the AC adapter if you’re using one, and remove the battery. 2. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
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Page 44: Troubleshooting Your Computer
• See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with the computer. • See the HP Notes in the online HP Library for updated information. • Find technical tips and software updates for the computer at the HP Business Support Web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport). -
Page 45: Hard Disk Drive Problems
If the screen is difficult to read • Try setting the display resolution to its default setting of 1024×768 or higher, depending on your model: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings (Windows 2000) or Start, Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, Display (Windows XP). -
Page 46: Performance Problems
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If the touch pad or pointing stick doesn’t work • Don’t move the pointer or touch the touch pad while the computer is rebooting or resuming from Standby mode. If this happens, try the following: •... -
Page 47: Startup Problems
If the battery doesn’t charge • Make sure the AC adapter is fully plugged into the power source and the computer, and that the light on the adapter is on. • If you’re using a power strip, remove the AC adapter from the power strip and plug it directly into a wall outlet. -
Page 48: Testing The Hardware
To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test 1. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, press F10 to start the diagnostic test. 3. When the menu appears, press ENTER to run e-Diagtools. The first time you run the program, you will be prompted to select the language for the program. - Page 49 13. Exit. Press F3 and then any key to exit and reboot. 14. Optional: open the Support Ticket. In Windows, click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP e-Diagtools, HP e-Diagtools for Windows. 15. Click View to display the Support Ticket.
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Page 50: Configuring The Computer
1. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. The pointing devices are not active in BIOS Setup, so you will need to use the keyboard to navigate: •... -
Page 51: Reinstalling And Updating Software
• On your computer’s hard drive under C:\hp\Drivers. • On the Recovery CD under \hp\Drivers. • On the HP Business Support Web site (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport). This Web site contains the latest updates of software drivers for different operating systems. To recover the factory installation of your hard disk You can use the Recovery CD to reinstall the original factory software on your computer’s hard disk. - Page 52 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software 7. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. To perform a standard recovery, press 2, 1, 1. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. If you install the factory software, the recovery process can take up to 15 minutes.
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Page 53: Hp Support And Service
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Page 54: Getting Assistance For Your Computer
To contact HP for support or service HP Customer Care Centers will assist you free of charge during the term of the warranty (you are responsible for the telephone charges). During the free assistance period, HP will assist with questions about: •... - Page 55 (www.hp.com/go/bizsupport) under “Contact HP” for the most complete and current list of phone numbers. If your HP notebook product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, you must call a Customer Care Center that supports your notebook model.
- Page 56 HP Support and Service Getting Assistance for Your Computer North America United States: Omnibook: (970) 635-1000 Pavilion: (208) 323-2551 Canada: (905) 206-4663 Latin America Argentina: Buenos Aires: 5411-4778-8380 outside B.A.: 0810-555-5520 Brazil: São Paulo: (11) 7297-4998 outside São Paulo: 0800-157751...
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Page 57: To Receive Repair Service
Can the problem be re-created? To receive repair service If the HP notebook product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned for service to a country in which it is sold and supported. -
Page 58: To Prepare Your Computer For Shipment
If you have questions about packaging requirements when returning your notebook for repair, contact HP Service and Support—see “To contact HP for support or service” on page 54. If your notebook is not packaged properly, you will be responsible for any damages to it that occur during shipping. -
Page 59: Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product. - Page 60 7. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
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Page 61: Reference Information
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Page 62: Hardware Specifications
Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications Because we are constantly improving our products, the specifications shown below are subject to change. For the latest specifications, see the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). Physical Attributes Size (14-inch display): 315 × 261 × 32 mm (12.4 × 10.3 × 1.3 in). - Page 63 Keyboard and 87/88-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation. Pointing Devices Embedded numeric keypad. Left and right click buttons, center scroll button. 12 function (Fn) keys. 4 user-programmable One-Touch buttons. Pointing stick and touch pad, or touch pad only with on-off button and indicator. Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) and 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) support.
- Page 64 Reference Information Hardware Specifications Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). Environmental Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 35 °C). Limits Operating altitude: up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at 25 °C (77 °F). Storage temperature: –20 to 50 °C (–4 to 122 °F).
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Page 65: Safety Information
125 Vac (3 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) Reference Information Safety Information HP Part Number 8120-6313 8120-6314 8120-8699 8120-6312 8120-6316 8121-0702 8120-6317 8120-8367... -
Page 66: Ergonomics
• When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries. • To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office. • Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C (113 °F). -
Page 67: Laser Safety
• Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully. • If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center—see “To contact HP for support or service” on page 54. • Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit. -
Page 68: Exposure To Radio Frequency Radiation
HP therefore believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones. -
Page 69: Regulatory Information
Reference Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how your computer complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to your computer not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the computer in these regions. -
Page 70: Canada
Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: HP Omnibook 6000 series and Pavilion series Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 71: European Union
Contact your equipment supplier if it is necessary to use the equipment on a different telephone network. For further product support, contact Hewlett-Packard—see “To contact HP for support or service” on page 54. Belgium: For outdoor usage only channels 10 (2457 MHz) through 13 (2472 MHz) are allowed. -
Page 72: Japan
Reference Information Regulatory Information Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval JATE approval number: A01-1013JP, A01-1038JP Name of Equipment: T51M044.00, J07M040.04 TELEC approval number: 01NYDA1044 Name of Equipment: 802MIP(W) Startup Guide... -
Page 73: Russia
Reference Information Regulatory Information Russia International Products sold internationally by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed on the following page. Startup Guide... - Page 74 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The HP F1454, F1781, F4600, and F4814 ac/dc adapters used with this product are designed to operate on all power systems, other than IT power systems.
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Page 75: Index
38 replacing hard disk, 42 DVD drive installing, 38 setting region code, 29 e-Diagtools for Windows, 48, 49 e-mail HP Customer Care, 55 ergonomics, 17 external devices installing, See Reference Guide external monitor, See Reference Guide external mouse... - Page 76 17 opening, 40 status lights, 12, 16 troubleshooting, 45 Keypad Lock, 12, 16 connecting to, See Reference Guide laser safety, 67 Library (HP), 11 lights status, 12, 15, 16 LPT1 port, 13 memory adding, 40 PC2100 DDR-266, 40 microphone...
- Page 77 28 location, 12 troubleshooting, 45 using, 27 troubleshooting battery, 46 display, 44 hard disk drive, 45 HP Instant Support, 44 keyboard, 45 pointing devices, 45 power, 46 startup, 47 turning on computer, 21 URLs, 11 connecting, See Reference Guide...
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