HP F2974KT HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4
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warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein. Consumer or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior Incorporated. Hewlett-Packard Company HP Notebook Customer Care 1000 NE - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 3
manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP HP PRODUCT HP SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN THE USE OF ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU AS PART OF THE HP - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 4
HP HP software: USE. Customer may use the software on any one HP product. Customer may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one HP the software with an HP product so long as support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP separate support agreement. - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 5
end user support for HP PCs that use Microsoft Operating Systems, including its latest service packs. This support will be available within 30 days of the software being released. Edition History Edition 4 (FA November 2001 This manual is printed on recycled paper. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 5 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 6
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Contents 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 protection 43 To attach a security cable 44 To protect against viruses 45 To set PC identification 45 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 7 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 8
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 Plug-In Modules 86 To install hot-swap support (Windows 98 86 8 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 9
devices 94 To connect a printer or other parallel device 95 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 support 123 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 9 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 10
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 10 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 11
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 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 12
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 12 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 13
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Corporate Evaluator's Guide 13 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 14
This manual shows how to set up and operate your computer, as well as what to do if you run into trouble. What's in the Box? Your HP notebook computer sheet. • Startup Guide. • Recovery CD, for restoring Windows and all software included with your computer. • Microsoft Windows manual. • Multimedia - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 15
manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information. The full Reference Guide computer. www.hp.com/notebooks. www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror). www.hp.com/go/support. This provides - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 16
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Identifying Parts of the Computer Front View 1. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (on PC Card slot. 15. PC Card eject button. 16. Built-in microphone. 17. Latch for opening the computer. 16 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 17
Back View Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer 18. Universal serial bus ports (USB). 19. Infrared port (on certain models). certain models). 23. AC adapter jack. 24. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 25. System-off switch. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 17 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 18
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Bottom View 26. Hard disk drive retaining screw. 27. RAM cover. 28. Docking port. 29. Main battery. 30. Main battery latch. 18 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 19
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Status Lights The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity. 1. Power missing or has a fault. (Steady red light on some models.) • Off: the AC adapter is not connected. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 19 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 20
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. is active (as marked on an external keyboard). 4. Scroll Lock. Scroll Lock is active (Fn+F10). 20 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 21
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Expansion Base - Front 1. Docking connector. 2. Status panel. 3. Status panel button. ), external microphone, audio in. 13. Kensington lock slot (security connector). 14. Emergency undock latch. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 21 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 22
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Identifying Parts of the Computer Expansion Base - Back 15. Universal serial bus ports (USB). 16. S-video (TV out) port. 17. Serial port (COM1). 18. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer or other parallel device. 19. External monitor port. - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 23
, monitor, and mouse. This can reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See Working in Comfort in the online HP Library. When you set up your computer for the first time, you'll need to install and charge the , you should install it: 1. Turn the computer upside down. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 23 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 24
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer 2. Insert the front end of the battery into the battery compartment on the bottom of the put it into Hibernate mode. 2. Slide the battery's release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment. 24 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 25
only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved adapter). Using any other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void your warranty (see the warranty statement in this manual). If you the battery is charging, you can continue with step 3. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 25 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 26
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. you may need to use an adapter. For details about using the modem, see "Using the Modem" on page 64. 26 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 27
with Your HP Notebook automatically so you can customize your setup. 1. Follow the Setup program's instructions as they appear on the screen. If the program prompts you to • Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options, then click Edit on - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 28
is connected and follow the onscreen instructions. The icon disappears after you register. By phone You can register by calling your HP Customer Care Center. See "To contact HP for support or service" on page 203 for the phone number. By fax If you have a printer connected to your computer, you can - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 29
or check the Windows manual to discover what's new. instructions displayed-run Setup on the CD if it doesn't run automatically. See the online Reference Guide to learn more about using and maintaining your computer-click Start, Programs, HP Library (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Help and Support, HP - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 30
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Setting Up Your Computer To connect the floppy disk drive If you don't have an expansion base, you can connect the floppy disk type of drive module, such as a CD-ROM or DVD drive. The USB floppy cable is for floppy drives only. 30 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 31
Basic Operation Corporate Evaluator's Guide 31 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 32
Hibernate mode. You can also customize the way these power modes work. See "How the computer manages power automatically" on page 54. 32 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 33
expansion base. You can also reset the expansion base by undocking the computer and removing all AC and battery power from the base. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 33 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 34
internal network interface card (NIC). 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 -works like the right button on a standard mouse. 34 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 35
the scroll button • Hold down the scroll button and press the pointing stick. The contents of the window then scroll in that direction. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 35 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 36
on an external keyboard). Toggles Num Lock on and off. Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Pause. Enters Hibernate mode. Print screen. External PS/2 keyboards support only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12. To use these, press and hold left CTRL+left ALT, press the appropriate second key, then release - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 37
preconfigured with HP information). To reprogram a One-Touch button 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click Keyboard (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Touch button, select that option on the Onscreen Display tab. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 37 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 38
in light gold on the keyboard. • Num Lock off: the keys act as cursor control keys, as marked on an external keyboard. 38 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 39
or- • Click Start, Programs, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows 98 or 2000), or Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows XP). You have 't change the resolution except to use an external monitor. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 39 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 40
the speakers without changing the volume setting, click Mute. From an expansion base • Press the volume control above the right module bay. 40 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 41
adjust some of your video and power settings for the show. You can easily do this with HP Presentation Ready, an application that automatically adjusts your computer for slide shows and similar presentations, and or click the taskbar icon and choose Stop Presentation. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 41 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 42
have a DVD drive module, you can also use your computer to watch DVD movies-see "To play DVD movies" on page 90. 42 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 43
password. BIOS Setup Utility 1. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. From the Security menu, enter or modify the Administrator prompt for a password when the computer leaves Standby mode. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 43 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 44
security connector on the back of the computer, and release the key. Store the key in a safe place away from the computer. 44 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 45
Once installed, you can get detailed instructions from the software's online Help. To set PC identification HP TopTools and PC identification are not supported on Pavilion models. You must have 4. Click Apply. 5. Type your BIOS administrator password and press ENTER. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 45 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 46
drive) password. If you forget the password, you cannot recover your data. 1. Click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Security menu, enable Password Required to Boot. 4. From the Security menu, enable - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 47
the hard disk in the HP Library and available on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library-as well as at www.hp.com/ergo. Your Mobile Work Environment • Use a chair that provides good support for your lower back. If your head angled slightly downward in a comfortable position. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 47 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 48
to minimize strain on your body. Shift the bag containing your notebook equipment frequently between your left and right hands and shoulders. 48 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 49
not use the computer outside in the rain or snow (inclement weather). If the computer is cold, warm it gradually to avoid condensation. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 49 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 50
. • If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, put the computer in Standby mode when not in use. 50 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 51
the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display. • You can clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 51 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 52
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Batteries and Power Management Corporate Evaluator's Guide 53 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 54
timeout periods. You can adjust these timeouts to suit your working habits. • You can manually send the computer into a power-saving mode at any time by pressing the appropriate key-see "To manage power below. The AC adapter is unplugged. Plug in the AC adapter. 54 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 55
the Hibernate timeout in BIOS Setup-see "To run the BIOS Setup utility" on page 189. For Windows 2000 or XP, do not disable Hibernate support in the Power settings, or you will lose any unsaved data if the computer's battery runs down completely. Corporate Evaluator - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 56
/Laptop option uses medium and high processor speeds on battery and AC power. See Windows Help for additional information about power schemes. 56 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 57
and Power Management Managing Power Consumption Power mode Standby Hibernate Off To manage power manually In addition to allowing the computer to enter its power-saving modes automatically, you ). You can also turn off the display by closing the display lid. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 57 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 58
the expansion base status panel • Press the status panel button several times to display the percent charge remaining for each secondary battery. 58 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 59
the battery. Batteries charge in this order: main battery, secondary battery in the left module bay, secondary battery in the right module bay. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 59 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 60
bays. See "Using Plug-In Modules" on page 86 for information about installing plug-in modules. For instructions on replacing the main battery, see "Step 1: Install the battery" on page 23. To get the most from I/O cards use significant power even while they're inactive. 60 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 61
to lower, power-saving speeds or to higherperformance speeds according to its workload. See "How the computer manages power automatically" on page 54. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 61 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 62
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Modem and Network Connections Corporate Evaluator's Guide 63 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 64
network may not operate at this speed or support this technology. Please check with your service provider for information on its capabilities. Furthermore, download transmission rates depend on the condition of the called a data line). You must not use a digital line. 64 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 65
on the Dialing Rules tab. • Windows XP: click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Phone and Modem Options. Your built-in modem may not impose a blackout period after a modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. The number of failed attempts and the period you must wait - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 66
an existing Internet account to this computer, or set up an Internet connection manually. -or- If available, click Start, Programs, Online Services (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, All Programs, Easy Internet Signup ( the Dial-up Connection or Network Connection window. 66 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 67
the connection and select Disconnect. To dial in to a network You can use the modem to dial in to a LAN (local area network) that supports dial-in connections. This gives you access to network resources from a remote location. • See Windows Help for information about setting up and using dial-in - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 68
protocol, you can use the &K command as shown in table of AT commands-type AT&K2 in the space for extra settings. 68 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 69
AOL, e-mail services are part of your AOL service. For another ISP, you can use Outlook Express (included with your computer) or an e-mail system of your choice. This topic includes instructions for using Outlook (Or double-click to view the message in its own window.) Corporate Evaluator's Guide 69 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 70
instructions. printer to manually, follow these steps. 1. When a fax call is coming in, click Start on the QuickLink menu bar. 2. Click Manual Fax Receive. To view and print a fax 1. In QuickLink, click the Fax Viewer tool on the toolbar. 2. Click Yes to view the fax now. 3. Click the printer - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 71
printer. If you do not want to receive faxes, stop here. 3. On the Advanced Options tab, open the Fax Service Management Console. 4. In the list under Fax Service Accessories, Communications, Fax, Send Cover Page Fax. Follow the instructions to create and send the fax. If instead you want to Guide 71 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 72
select Fax Services, and follow the instructions on the screen the onscreen instructions. If you a Fax, then follow the instructions that appear on the screen. dialog box. Change the selected printer to Fax, then print it. Fax Console window. To receive a fax manually, follow these steps. • When a - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 73
area network (LAN) gives you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet 45 connector. 3. Windows 98: open Network in Control Panel to set up support for a LAN connection on your network. For example, you can add the Guide 73 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 74
LAN. You can then share resources such as shared files, printers, and Internet connections with the other computers. 1. Click the wireless taskbar and select Advanced Configuration. -or- Click Start, Programs, HP Wireless LAN, Configuration Utility. 2. On the Configuration tab, set Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 75
the resources on the network, such as printers, file servers, and possibly the Internet. 98: open Network in Control Panel to set up support for a LAN connection on your network. For example Advanced Configuration. -or- Click Start, Programs, HP Wireless LAN, Configuration Utility. 3. On the Guide 75 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 76
corresponding hexadecimal key. If this option is not available on the Encryption tab, click Start, Programs, HP Wireless LAN, and use the encryption key converter. To prepare for connections (Windows XP) Before you "To turn wireless communication on and off," below. 76 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 77
only an ASCII passphrase, you should convert it to the corresponding hexadecimal key. Click Start, All Programs, HP Wireless LAN, and use the encryption key converter. Creating a New Computer-to-Computer Network (AdHoc) You 1. If the computer isn't on, turn it on. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 77 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 78
in the taskbar (if present) and select Wireless Radio Off. Suspending or shutting down the computer also turns off the wireless function. 78 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 79
Add-On Devices Corporate Evaluator's Guide 79 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 80
By making a single connection-docking your computer into the base-you get easy access to these devices: • Printer or other parallel device. • Universal serial bus (USB) devices. • External keyboard and mouse. • External AC adapter-see "To buy accessories" on page 15. 80 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 81
sleep button on the left side of the expansion base operates the same way as the blue sleep button on the computer. If you have trouble inserting the computer or the docking latches stick, use the emergency undock latch, or press and hold the undock switch for 5 seconds to release the - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 82
to wait 10 seconds or more for the computer to undock-the computer may not respond while it is updating its configuration. 82 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 83
the drive, or press the Stop button on the expansion base if the computer is off, in Standby or Hibernate mode, or undocked. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 83 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 84
information in the following order: • Time. • Date. • CD player status (if CD player is running). • Audio volume (if CD player is running). 84 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 85
is installed in a module bay. Shows when the battery is charging. Flashes if the battery has a problem. Shows whether a computer is docked in the expansion base. Formats are defined in BIOS Setup. Shows the full), in eight steps. Shows remaining charge as a percentage. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 85 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 86
"To replace a plug-in module" on page 86. To install hot-swap support (Windows 98) If your computer uses Windows 98, it also includes the BayManager • Click Start, Programs, Softex BayManager, Setup, then follow the onscreen instructions. To replace a plug-in module Windows 98 uses "hot-swap" Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 87
off the computer if you are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the module bay. -or- For any system: undock the computer. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 87 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 88
" on page 30. If you need to format a hard disk drive module, see "To prepare a new hard disk drive" on page 108. 88 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 89
.) 2. Place the CD into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down to seat it on the spindle. -or- Remove the CD. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 89 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 90
your expansion base loses power, or if you have removed the CD-ROM or DVD module from the base, you can manually open the drive to remove a CD. • Insert a straightened paper clip into the recessed hole on the front of TV, see "To use a TV set as a monitor" on page 99. 90 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 91
audio CDs, and Windows Explorer to create data CDs using a CD-RW drive. Refer to the software's help for details about creating or copying CDs. HP recommends using HP C4403A (CD-R) or C4404A (CD-RW) media-read and write quality may vary for other media. Corporate Evaluator - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 92
expanding the computer's data storage and communication capabilities. The computer supports standard Type II PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). The slot also supports Zoomed Video, which allows a Zoomed Video card to show some cards are designed to protrude from the case. 92 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 93
Hardware icon in the taskbar, then click Stop. This protects your data and helps avoid unexpected problems. If needed, you can restart the card by removing and then reinserting it. 2. Flip the the Accessories section of the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). Corporate Evaluator's Guide 93 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 94
monitor port. 4. Modem port (on certain models). 5. LAN port (on certain models). 6. Audio jacks: audio out (headphones), external microphone. 7. PC Card slot. 94 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 95
keyboard port. 8. LAN port (works only if the computer has a built-in LAN port). To connect a printer or other parallel device The expansion base's parallel port has a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for disabled while an external PS/2 mouse is connected. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 95 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 96
-chain connection. If you have problems making this connection, contact the device manufacturer and the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support) for the latest version of the driver for the device. To connect into the speaker-out jack may damage your notebook. 96 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 97
display options: notebook display, external monitor, both. -or- Click Start, Programs, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows 98 or 2000), or Start, All Programs, Hewlett-Packard, Notebook, HP Display Settings, HP Display Settings (Windows XP). You can also add a display settings icon in - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 98
colors (24-bit for Celeron models, 32-bit for Pentium models) at a maximum refresh rate of 85 Hz. It supports 1600 × 1200 resolution with 64K colors for Celeron models and 16M colors (24-bit) for Pentium models at a , so you may have to use lower display settings. 98 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 99
TV set. To connect a TV set You can connect a TV set using a standard S-video cable, or an HP F1459A compositevideo adapter with a standard RCA-type video cable. 1. Connect a video cable from the TV set to the from the computer's audio out jack to the TV audio input. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 99 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 100
the computer and other infrared devices, such as printers or other computers. By default, the infrared port 2. Windows 98 only: click Start, Run, and type c:\hp\drivers\fir\quikbeam\setup.exe to install the QuickBeam software. For Printers and Other Hardware (Windows XP). 100 Corporate Evaluator - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 101
pull-down menu. Printing to an infrared printer • Install your printer and assign it to the computer's infrared your applications as you would to any other printer. Transferring files through an infrared connection You instructions on using Direct Cable Connection or Wireless Link. - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 102
on the bottom of the unit. You can use both of these slots to expand your unit's RAM. Use HP PC-100 or higher SDRAM only. You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these procedures. CAUTION To install the screw holding the RAM cover, and remove the cover. 102 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 103
or 2000) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). 2. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the main battery. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 103 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 104
or 2000) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). 3. Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 104 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 105
top of the keyboard. CAUTION When opening the keyboard, be careful not to pull on the cables connecting the keyboard to the computer. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 105 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 106
above the ESC and F4 keys. 13. Slide the panel to the left and press it into place. 14. Reinstall the battery. 106 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 107
Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Remove all four screws from the holder and drive case, then lift the drive out of the holder. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 107 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 108
the hard disk with other than the original software and operating system, prepare the hard disk as described in the "Using Windows" chapters of this guide. 108 Corporate Evaluator - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 109
and type fdisk. 3. When prompted, choose to enable large disk support. 4. Choose option 5 to change a current disk drive, then may be drive D), then click Format. Follow the instructions that appear. Windows 2000 or XP 1. Install the the instructions that appear to create an NTFS partition that - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 110
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HP notebookspecific device drivers. This chapter describes how to: • Prepare for software installation. • Install a retail version of Windows XP. • Install video support. • Install modem support. • Install TrackPoint support. • Install Wireless LAN support. • Install infrared support. • Install HP - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 113
instructions below to repartition and format your hard disk and create the diagnostic partition. 1. Insert the bootable Recovery CD into the CD-ROM/DVD drive in the Multi-Media Expansion Base. 2. Reboot, press ESC when you see the HP and follow instructions on screen. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 113 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 114
files the HP notebook will the network to access your HP notebook. 11. Enter modem Domain" window click Next. The HP notebook will now finalize OS installation when installing the video drivers. 16. At the HP notebook. The HP notebook-specific drivers will be installed next. 114 Corporate Evaluator - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 115
(ATI) support While Windows XP does contain the necessary drivers for the video hardware that is in your HP notebook, the capabilities will be limited unless the enhanced video driver is installed. The driver is located on the Recovery CD in \HP\DRIVERS\VIDEO. 1. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\VIDEO\SETUP - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 116
click Next. 5. Click "No, I will restart my computer later." Then click Finish and continue to install other drivers. To install wireless LAN (Actiontech) support 1. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\WIRELESS\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery CD. 2. At the "Welcome to..." window click Next to continue installation - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 117
administrator rights. 1. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\HPCI\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery HP Presentation Ready utility 1. Double-click \HP\PROGRAMS\PRESRDY\SETUP.EXE from the Recovery CD. 2. Click Next in the "InstallShield" window, then Next to accept destination location. Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 118
Windows XP. The Java Virtual Machine needs to be installed prior to installing the HP TopTools manageability application and may be needed for other SW applications as well. The Java Virtual Machine can be downloaded from the Microsoft Windows Update web site. To enable SpeedStep 1. Go to Start then - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 119
Using Windows 2000 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 119 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 120
version of Windows 2000, you will need to manually install specific drivers on the HP notebook. This chapter describes how to: • Prepare support. • Install audio and modem support. • Install integrated LAN support. • Install wireless LAN adapter support • Install pointing stick support. • Install HP - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 121
download the latest HP notebook BIOS from http://www.hp.com. To prepare for software installation HP recommends that you repartition and format your hard disk before installing retail Windows 2000. Follow the instructions future, press F10 during boot of the system. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 121 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 122
2000 Professional 1. Insert the Windows 2000 CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Turn on the HP notebook, press ESC when you see the HP Invent logo and select the CD-ROM/DVD as the boot device. 3. At the "Welcome . 15. Click Finish to complete the Network Identification Wizard. 122 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 123
instructions on the screen to install the drivers. 3. Wait for all hard disk activity to stop. 4. Remove the CD and restart the notebook. To install modem support If you have an HP should use the drivers found on the MODEM\PCICOMBO subdirectory on the HP Recovery CD. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 123 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 124
you have the 3Com V.90 MPCI Modem 556B Modem only card and should use the drivers found on the MODEM\PCIMODEM subdirectory on the HP Recovery CD. If your notebook is not equipped with a phone jack, then a modem Click Next. 12. Click Finish and close the Device Manager. 124 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 125
10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet adapter support The LAN drivers are contained in the LAN subdirectory. To install the driver: 1. Make sure that the 3Com support Some notebooks are equipped with an 802.11b wireless LAN adapter. To check if you have such a configuration, review the notebook's Reference guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 126
computer. To install pointing stick support The pointing stick drivers are contained in the TRACKPNT subdirectory of drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver". 14. Click "Next". 15. Wait for all hard disk activity to stop. 16. Click "Have Disk..." 126 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 127
-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI) and HP display settings This driver is located on the Recovery CD in the HPCI subdirectory. The HP Configuration Interface device implements the following , and FForward button controls for a music CD-ROM on the HP notebook. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 127 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 128
Windows 2000 HP Display Settings the Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology Applet Note Users with an HP notebook utilizing the Intel Celeron processor may skip this section install infrared support Follow these steps to install IR drivers: 1. Reboot the computer. 2. Press F2 when you see the HP logo to - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 129
of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver" and click Next HP\PROGRAMS\ONETOUCH subdirectory. 2. Click OK to confirm the installation of the utility. 3. Click Yes to reboot the system at the "End of Installation" window. To install USB FDD support The USB FDD drivers - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 130
found a driver for the device. Click Next to install the driver. 7. Windows will inform you that it has finished installing the drivers for the Power Options icon. 2. Select the Hibernate tab. 3. Check "Enable hibernate support". 4. Click Apply. 5. Select the Power Schemes tab. 6. Change the Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 131
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Applet. • Install USB floppy support. • Install the Bay Manager hotswap support software. • Install software patches. Requirements • HP notebook • Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM • Blank, formatted floppy disk • HP notebook drivers for Windows 98 Second Edition 132 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 133
. You can download the latest HP notebook BIOS from http://www.hp.com. To prepare for software installation Create a support utility disk for instructions below to partition your hard disk and create the hibernation partition. 1. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Boot the HP - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 134
the future, press F10 during boot of the system. 11. Insert the support utility disk you previously created. Boot the HP notebook, press ESC and select "Removable Device" as the boot device. 12 Remove the Windows 98 Second Edition CD-ROM and the support utility disk. 134 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 135
, Windows 98 Second Edition will automatically reboot. 17. Enter a Windows Password and confirm. Retail Windows 98 Second Edition is now installed on the system. The HP notebookspecific drivers will be installed next. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 135 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 136
and double-click DxDiag. To install audio support The audio drivers are contained in the AUDIO subdirectory on the HP Windows 98 Recovery CD. To install or upgrade the audio drivers: 1. Run ESSETUP.EXE from the AUDIO subdirectory. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to install or update the - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 137
98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition To install modem support If you have an HP notebook equipped with an internal modem you will need to identify which modem was supplied in order to install the appropriate driver. Your HP notebook contains either a 3Com 56K V.90 Mini PCI Modem (combo - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 138
the Driver tab and click Update Driver. "Search for the best driver for your device" and support The LAN drivers are contained in the LAN directory on the HP Windows 98 Recovery CD. To install the driver the Driver tab and click Update Driver. Click Search for the best driver for your device" and - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 139
, click Finish to reboot the computer. To install pointing stick support The pointing stick drivers are contained in the TRACKPNT subdirectory on the HP Windows 98 Recovery CD. To install or upgrade the pointing stick drivers: 1. Start Windows 98. 2. Click Start. 3. Move the cursor to Settings - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 140
best driver for drivers, select Next to continue. 13. Select "Install one of the other drivers Device Driver printer, you must enable the infrared port in the BIOS. Follow these steps to use either the standard infrared driver or the enhanced driver. Follow these steps to install IR drivers to HP - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 141
steps to reinstall the IR drivers: 1. Right-click on 7. Enter Setup by pressing F2 at the HP logo during reboot. 8. Go to the the Value for Infrared Transceiver A to HP HSDL- 2300. 13. Click OK to exit power saving for an HP notebook with Intel Pentium3 . Users with an HP notebook utilizing the Intel - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 142
Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 Second Edition To install USB FDD support The USB FDD drivers are in the FLOPPY subdirectory on the HP Windows 98 Recovery CD. To install the USB FDD drivers: 1. Connect the USB floppy disk drive to the computer. 2. The computer will identify that a new - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 143
in Device Manager. The patch can be found in \HP\DRIVERS\QFE\MIDI. 1. Double-click on 247396US8.EXE in notebook. The patch can be found in \HP\DRIVERS\QFE\DOCKING\247177. QFE 269388usa8 also required. notebook. The patch can be found in \HP\DRIVERS\QFE\DOCKING\269388. QFE 247177us8 also required. - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 144
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Pack 6a. You can get Service Pack 6a from Microsoft's web site. When installing a retail version of Windows NT 4.0, you need to manually install the HP notebook-specific drivers. The HP notebook-specific driver package for NT 4.0 can be downloaded from http://www.hp.com/omnibook. Be informed that - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 147
NT Service Pack 6a • A blank floppy to create the CMD CSA-64xx IDE driver floppy disk • HP Windows NT 4.0 Recovery CD or the Windows NT 4.0 driver package from the HP web site. Location: http://www.hp.com/omnibook. From the web site, click Technical Support, then click Drivers and Downloads, and - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 148
as an additional floppy with the CMD IDE device driver for the HP mobile expansion base support. Otherwise the installation of Windows NT 4.0 will fail instructions. To make the CMD IDE driver floppy, copy the contents of the \HP\DRIVERS\NT4\DOCKING\IDE directory from the web package at http://www.hp - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 149
Windows NT 4.0 perform the following instructions: 1. Turn on the HP notebook. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 startup (boot) disk #1 in the disk drive and the Windows NT 4.0 Workstation CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Reboot the HP notebook, press ESC when you see the HP Invent logo and select the Removable - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 150
CMD CSA-64xx IDE Driver diskette. 22. Press Enter to continue loading the CMD CSA-64xx IDE driver. 23. Setup will Remove the CMD CSA-64xx IDE driver diskette, remove any disk from twice to accept the VGA-Compatible Display Adapter. (The video driver will be installed in the next section.) 39. When - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 151
the entire contents from the NT4 drivers directory to a C:\HP directory you will create. To install Service Pack 6a for retail Windows NT 4.0 If you've installed a retail version of Windows NT 4.0, you'll need to install Service Pack 6a. You can download the service pack from the Microsoft web site - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 152
instructions on the screen to install the audio driver. 3. Click Finish to restart your computer. The driver will be installed after the system reboots. Note To install IDE support the Intel Ultra ATA Storage driver files is C:\PROGRAM FILES Manual installation is now required to complete driver - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 153
driver. 13. When prompted, reboot the system as directed in order for the changes to take effect. 14. You may get a Services Drivers directory. To install pointing stick support If you have installed retail Windows NT you need to install the pointing stick drivers. The pointing stick drivers Guide 153 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 154
computer so the new settings will take effect. To install modem support If you have an HP notebook equipped with an internal modem you will need to identify which modem was supplied in order to install the appropriate driver. Your HP notebook contains either a 3Com 56K V.90 Mini PCI Modem (combo) or - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 155
support Note If your HP notebook contains a built-in 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet adapter, you need to install the LAN driver Management TDI service. The LAN driver and Power Management TDI service are located MIS department which network driver installation instructions you should use. Guide 155 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 156
NOW! Follow these steps to install the 3Com 10/100 Mini PCI Ethernet Adapter driver when networking has not been installed: 1. In the Control Panel, double-click for your site, and then click Next. 9. In the Network Services window, there are four default options. Unless you are following Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 157
. 20. If you had Service Pack 3 or later installed service. Driver installation with networking installed Ethernet Adapter driver when networking Yes. 8. If you had Service Pack 3 or later installed service. To update the 3Com LAN driver You may need to update your driver if another version of the network driver - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 158
components, remember to reinstall using the procedure for Driver Installation with No Networking Installed. Be sure to reinstall Service Pack 3 or later after reinstalling the network adapter. To install mobile enhancements The HP Notebook Mobile Enhancements add the following capabilities to - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 159
HP notebook with Windows NT 4.0 and Service Pack 3, 4 or 5 installed. • Windows NT 4.0 HP Notebook Mobile Enhancements. Location: http://www.hp HP notebook: • Plug and Play for PC Cards using standard Windows NT drivers. • Plug and Play for supported Restart Now. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 159 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 160
need to install the 3Com NT Power Management TDI service if you use Suspend or Hibernate states while connected to the LAN. Make sure the HP Mobile Enhancements are installed previously. 1. Use Windows Explorer Start Menu, click Run. 2. Enter REGEDT32 then click OK. 160 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 161
Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 3. Select the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE window and go to SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom. 4. Double click on Autorun. 5. Enter 0 and click OK. 6. prompted, click Yes to restart the computer. The drivers will be installed after the system reboots. Corporate Evaluator - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 162
To create NT 4.0 profiles for docked and undocked configurations Your HP notebook in now fully installed. You can now undock the the notebook docking system you may receive errors concerning the CMD IDE driver. These errors will cease to occur when you create hardware profiles and Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 163
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or 2000) or Start, Help and Support, Fixing a Problem (Windows XP), and use the Windows troubleshooters. • See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with the computer. • For updated information, see the HP Notes in the online HP Library or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. • Find technical tips and - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 165
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If sound does not record • Check Avoid using the built-in microphone and built-in speakers at the same time. CD and DVD problems If you can't boot from a CD or DVD in the CD/DVD drive • Make sure itand restart your system. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 165 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 166
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If a DVD movie the CD on a CD-RW drive module, try using a different media brand, such as the recommended HP C4403A (CD-R) or C4404A (CD-RW) media. Read and write quality may vary for other media. display. 166 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 167
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer • If the Wordpad.exe program file. Type C:\Program Files\Accessories in the error message box. Display problems If the computer is on, but the screen is blank • Move the mouse or pointing Testing the Hardware" on page 187. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 167 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 168
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If an external display cannot use high of a stuck pixel. Contact HP Customer Care if you have a display quality problem and require a more comprehensive explanation of HP display quality-see "To contact HP for support or service" on page 203. We expect - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 169
Troubleshooting is only one floppy drive in the system. • Use only the HP F2008A parallel floppy cable. • For Windows 98, you must notify BayManager use it, disable the LAN port in Device Manager. Hard disk drive problems If the computer's hard drive doesn't spin • Make sure the computer Guide 169 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 170
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If files are corrupted • To recover the factory installation of your hard disk" on page 196. Heat problems Keep in mind that your computer normally gets warm during routine operation. Charging cause transmission errors. 170 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 171
Troubleshooting Your Computer • Check settings in the BIOS Setup utility: 1. Restart the computer: click Start, Shut Down (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP hp\Drivers\Fir\Readme.txt for additional information. Keyboard and pointing device problems applications do not support the default - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 172
Maintenance Troubleshooting Your +left ALT doesn't work on an external keyboard • USB keyboards do not support left CTRL+left ALT as the Fn key. • Left CTRL+left ALT software, but may not be included with retail Windows. LAN problems If the built-in network adapter doesn't connect to the Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 173
330 feet). • Click Start, Help (or Help and Support), and use the Networking troubleshooter. • Open the hardware Device Manager: click Start, Settings another device. • Run the LAN diagnostic software, if available-run C:\hp\Drivers\Lan\Windiag\Setup.exe to install the software. If you can't Guide 173 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 174
memory problems while running MS-DOS programs, use the MS-DOS or Application and Software troubleshooter in Windows Help: click Start, Help (or Help and Support). have call-waiting, disable it-your telephone company can provide instructions. • Eliminate extra connections in the line. If possible, - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 175
Troubleshooting • If you have call-waiting, disable it-your telephone company can provide instructions. If the modem dials but doesn't connect • Make sure you're using or modem. • The modem at the other end may have a problem. Try dialing to a different modem. • Try disabling error correction and - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 176
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer • Open the hardware Device Manager: click Start, Settings, If you're faxing by printing from an application, make sure you've selected the fax printer. • Try turning off power management features temporarily. If excessive line current is detected • Make - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 177
unused value manually (Windows 98 only): click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click System and use the Device Manager tab. • Check the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support) for information about installing certain PC Cards. • Make sure your computer supports the problem PC - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 178
Troubleshooting suspended or turned off. • Check settings in Control Panel. Performance problems For best performance with Windows 2000 or XP, your computer should Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. If the problem occurs only on battery power, turn - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 179
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer 4. From the Power menu computer may take several minutes to shut down and may beep loudly. Power and battery problems If the computer turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is probably locked in place. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 179 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 180
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer • Move the computer away need to be calibrated. Restart the computer, press F6 when the HP logo appears, and follow the instructions that appear onscreen. The process calibrates the main battery and any less power. 180 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 181
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If the computer doesn't suspend to Standby mode as expected • If you have a the computer. 4. In Control Panel, double-click Add New Hardware, and follow the prompts to install support for APM. 5. Restart the computer. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 181 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 182
Hint You will usually be able to solve most printing problems by using the Print troubleshooter in Windows Help: click Start, Help (or Help and Support). If a serial or parallel printer doesn't print • Make sure the printer is on and has paper in it. • Make sure you are using the correct - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 183
click Mouse (Windows 98 or 2000), or click Start, Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, Mouse (Windows XP). • Make sure the serial problems" on page 174. • Make sure the port connection is secure. • Use the Modem troubleshooter in Windows Help: click Start, Help (or Help and Support Guide 183 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 184
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer If the serial or parallel port is not Contact the vendor of the peripheral device or check the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks) for the latest versions of the USB drivers and the driver for the device. • Check the port settings in Control - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 185
Troubleshooting card installed. While the operating system is loading drivers and checking hardware and network connections, you will Problems If you have problems with wireless communication • Make sure the wireless indicator light is on. • See "LAN problems" on page 172. If you have trouble Guide 185 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 186
and Maintenance Troubleshooting Your Computer • For Windows 98, disable DNS in the TCP/IP properties: click Start, Settings, Control Panel, then double-click be transferring large amounts of data, or adjust application settings to reduce the required transfer rate. 186 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 187
Troubleshooting reboots when you exit the program so drivers can be loaded. To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic (or Turn Off Computer), Restart. 2. When the HP logo appears, press F10 to start the diagnostic test the advanced tests, press F4 to view the Support Ticket. Press F3 to exit e-Diagtools. 8. Optional: - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 188
Troubleshooting Support Ticket. Press T to update and display a Support Support Ticket. In Windows, click Start, Programs (or All Programs), HP e-Diagtools, e-Diagtools for Windows. 15. Click View to display the Support Ticket. 16. To add information about your problem support have trouble running - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 189
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Configuring the Computer Your computer includes two tools that help you configure its operation: the BIOS Setup utility and HP TopTools. To run the BIOS and expansion base may have different BIOS versions. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 189 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 190
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Setting BIOS Revision Main Menu Description Shows the current version of the computer . Detected automatically. Detected automatically. Enabled Auto Disabled NTSC 640 KB Detected automatically. Disabled 190 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 191
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Setting interpreted as the Fn key. FDD Controller Enables the floppy drive. Legacy USB Support Enables BIOS support for USB mouse, keyboard, and floppy disk drive. Serial port Enables the 378h, IRQ7 DMA0 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 191 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 192
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Security Menu Setting Description User Password is Shows if a user password is set. only if the Boot option is enabled. Default Clear Clear Enter Enter Enabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled 192 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 193
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Power (APM) Menu Windows XP uses only the settings marked with *. Windows 98 uses only the Windows 98 uses this additional setting. *** Windows 98 and 2000 use this additional setting. When Lid Closed Enabled Corporate Evaluator's Guide 193 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 194
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Configuring the Computer Setting +Hard Disk +Removable Device CD-ROM/DVD Drive Internal NIC Boot Menu Description Shows time changes. Save Changes Saves Setup changes, and remains in Setup. Security settings are saved when changed. 194 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 195
TopTools is not supported on Pavilion models. The TopTools package is included with your computer, but you'll need to install it before you can use it. 1. Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), HP TopTools, Setup. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. TopTools can be run locally on - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 196
in these locations: • On your computer's hard drive under C:\hp\Drivers. • On the Recovery CD under \hp\Drivers. • On the HP Customer Care web site (www.hp.com/go/support). This web site contains the latest updates of software drivers for different operating systems. CAUTION To recover the factory - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 197
base if it is docked, then press CTRL+ALT+DEL and follow any instructions that appear. For Windows 2000: if you want to convert drive C from hp\Bootdisk directory on the Recovery CD. 3. Copy the MS-DOS device drivers from the installation software provided with the CD-ROM drive to the Support - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 198
CAUTION Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reinstalling and Updating Software 4. In the CONFIG.SYS file on the Support Utility disk, enable or disable the appropriate drivers for your CD-ROM drive: • For a PC Card drive: REM the line containing the HP driver (OAKCDROM), and insert the command to run - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 199
addition, HP normally provides drivers for other versions of Microsoft Windows, in case you decide to install a different version of Windows. • Download the latest drivers for your computer from www.hp.com/go/support. Follow the instructions included with the drivers. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 199 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 200
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HP Support and Service Corporate Evaluator's Guide 201 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 202
e-mail and telephone support information, technical information, and software updates. www.hp.com/go/support • HP Notebook Computer web site. Get the latest information about technical support, plus information about warranty and support programs. www.hp.com/notebooks 202 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 203
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. Currently, service and support assistance is provided only in the following countries: Pavilion models - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 204
HP Support and Service RSA: 086-000-1030 Outside RSA: +27-(0)11-258-9301 For best service, make sure you have as much of the following available when you call Your computer's operating system. • Any messages displayed when the problem occurred. • Were there any changes to the computer, software, - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 205
service location. If your computer is no longer under warranty. Contact an HP-authorized reseller or the HP Customer Care Center- see "To contact HP for support or service" on page 203. The support . • Any hardware not involved in the problem and not requested for repair. 3. When sending Guide 205 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 206
performance to new. 2. HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of HP has a support presence for this product and where HP has marketed this product. The level of warranty service you receive may vary according to local standards. HP - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 207
HP Support and Service Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 6. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 207 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 208
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Reference Information Corporate Evaluator's Guide 209 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 210
the latest specifications, see the HP Notebook web site (www.hp.com/notebooks). Physical Attributes external, low-power processor. 32-KB (16-KB instruction, 16-KB data) L1 cache. 32-bit PCI bus rate. Zoomed Video support for PC Card slot. 3D and OpenGL graphics support. Celeron models: Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 211
RAM bus. Computer: Built-in speaker. 3D-enhanced PCI bus audio with Zoomed Video support. Built-in microphone. Separate audio-off button with indicator light. Headphone-out and microphone- 27ter, V.29, V.21 channel 2. Local modem adapter provided for non-U.S. regions. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 211 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 212
mouse. Computer: One Type II 16-/32-bit PC Card slot (3.3- and 5-V support). CardBus enabled, Zoomed Video support. Expansion base: Two plug-in module bays for accessory modules. User and administrator 25 °C (77 °F). Storage temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F). 212 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 213
. Keyboard/embedded controller: National NS87570. Super I/O: National NS97338. Expansion base: Embedded controller: National NS87570. PCI IDE controller: CMD PCI-648. Audio controller: OZ163. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 213 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 214
Escape to online command mode (not preceded by AT) Pause (not preceded by AT), 125 ms default Answer manually Repeat last command (not preceded by AT) Dial a phone number and issue other optional commands: 0-9=Dial digit the checksum Display the RAM test results 214 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 215
result codes Enable data compression result codes Enable modulation result codes Enable data compression result codes and add V.42bis and MNP 5 protocol indicators Corporate Evaluator's Guide 215 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 216
on both ends Flow control for received data - send XON/XOFF signals to your modem only HP Eng/Ack in Host mode HP Eng/Ack in Terminal Mode Flow control for received data - If error correction is used, send 37=54666, 38=56000, 39=57333 Store user profile 0 to memory 216 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 217
) Number of rings before the modem auto-answers a call (0 means autoanswer is disabled and manual answer is in effect) Counts and logs the number of rings Designates the ASCII character used Default 0 rings 0 rings 43 13 10 8 3 60 2 6 7 70 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 19 0 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 217 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 218
) Code 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Meaning OK CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT 1200 NO DIAL TONE BUSY NO ANSWER Range Default 0 0-255 8 0-255 20 2 0 0 0-255 0 218 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 219
and Current 125 Vac (3 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 250 Vac (2.5 A) 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) HP Part Number 8120-6313 8120-6314 8120-8699 8120-6312 8120-6316 8121-0702 8120-6317 8120-8367 8120-8452 8120-8373 Corporate - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 220
HP F2098 (main battery) - HP F2014 (secondary battery) - Sanyo 4UF103450P-QC-3 • To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow any metal object to touch the battery contacts. • Do not disassemble the battery. There are no serviceable local dealer or HP sales office. • - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 221
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 203. • Do not of optical device. CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT LEDSCHÜTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT Corporate Evaluator's Guide 221 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 222
in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. HP therefore believes the internal wireless radio is safe for use by consumers. The level of to ask for authorization before turning on the wireless radio. 222 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 223
energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, Communications Commission: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 224
+1 (650) 857-1501 declares that the product(s) Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: HP Omnibook 500, Pavilion ZU1xxx (where x is any digit 0-9), and F2096 expansion base Complies with Part operation on every PSTN network termination point. 224 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 225
Regulatory Information In event of problems, you should contact your equipment on a different telephone network. For further product support, contact Hewlett-Packard-see "To contact HP for support or service" on page 203. Belgium: For outdoor usage only not allowed. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 225 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 226
keine absolute Sicherheit, dass die Geräte bei Anschluss an jeder beliebigen Telefonbuchse funktionieren. Sollten Probleme auftreten, wenden Sie sich zunächst an den Gerätehersteller. Diese Geräte wurden , per prima cosa rivolgersi al fornitore dell'apparecchiatura. 226 Corporate Evaluator's Guide - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 227
Equipment: 3CN3AX556, 3CN3BM1556B. Russia International Products sold internationally by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed on the following pages. Corporate Evaluator's Guide 227 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 228
of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer's Number: 0682 Notified Body Address: CETECOM ICT Services GmbH, Untertuerkheimer Str. 6-10, D-66117 undesired operation. Corvallis, OR, April 11, 2001 The HP F1454A and F1781A ac/dc adapter used with this product is - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 229
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's interference that may cause undesired operation. Corvallis, OR, April 12, 2001 The HP F1454A and F1781A ac/dc adapter used with this product is designed to operate - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 230
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key, 38 AT commands, 68, 214 audio adjusting volume, 164 connecting devices, 96 troubleshooting, 164 audio jacks, 16, 21 audio-off button/LED, 16, 40 B battery 74, 76 connectors computer, 94 expansion base, 95 Corporate Evaluator's Guide, 15 cursor (pointer), 35 D data protecting, 50 default BIOS - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 232
external, 38 timeouts, 50 troubleshooting, 167 turning off, 57 TV set, 99 display adjusting colors, 39 docking Hibernate mode, 81 power sources, 80 problems, 81 Standby mode, 81 turning computer on, 81 docking port, 17, 18, 21 drive lock, 46 drivers downloading, 199 drives creating Utility partition - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 233
Internet Explorer, 66 Internet Service Providers AOL, 67 connecting to, 64 signing up, 66 inventory, 14 K , 55 Presentation Ready, 41 presentations preparing, 41 showing, 41 printing compatible printers, 95 infrared, 101 parallel connection, 95 troubleshooting, 182 Corporate Evaluator's Guide 233 - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 234
Windows XP, 72 serial port connecting, 100 expansion base, 22 troubleshooting, 182 service (repair), 164 shut down, 57 sleep button expansion base, 's Guide Support Ticket, 188 Support Utility disk, 197 suspending and display life, 50 resuming and, 185 saving power, 60 time-out, 193 troubleshooting, - HP F2974KT | HP OmniBook 500 (FA) - Corporate Evaluator's Guide Edition 4 - Page 235
, 45 VirusScan, 45 volume adjusting, 40 control, 16 troubleshooting, 164 W warranty, 205 web sites HP Customer Care, 15 HP Notebooks, 15 Windows documentation, 15 key, 38 password, 43 reinstalling, 196 setting up, 27 updating drivers, 199 wireless communication indicator light, 16, 78 on-off
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