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and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Portions Machines. For warranty information, see the Support and Service booklet. Hewlett-Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge Ave. - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 3
HP OmniBook PC from your hard disk drive and destroy Recovery CD-ROM. If your computer was shipped with a product Recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 4
recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA). Transfer of Rights in Software. Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 5
Edition History Edition 4 May 2000 This manual is printed on recycled paper. v - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 6
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Resources 2-14 Protecting the OmniBook 2-16 To set or change a password 2-16 To delete a password 2-17 To attach a security cable 2-17 Testing the Operation 2-18 To create a diagnostic floppy disk 2-18 To run the diagnostic test 2-19 Using the Recovery CD 3-1 Recovering a Factory Build - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 8
CardBus PC Card5-13 Using Windows 2000 6-1 Using Windows 2000 6-2 Installing Windows 2000 6-3 To prepare for software installation 6-3 To install Windows 2000 6-3 To install video support 6-4 To install audio support 6-5 To install pointing device support 6-5 To install the Hewlett-Packard - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 9
8-7 To get HP OmniBook assistance 8-10 To find Electronic Support Services 8-10 To contact Customer Support 8-11 To get repair assistance 8-12 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary 8-12 Removing OmniBook Passwords 8-13 To remove the password 8-13 Using Electronic Serial Numbers - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 10
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1 Introducing the OmniBook XE2 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 12
-nPlay, infrared, and wireless data. • Support for Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4a, which includes advanced power management, and Plug-n-Play PC Cards with HP's Windows NT Mobile Solution. • OmniBook Recovery CD allows you to quickly rebuild the HP OmniBook image • Standards-based Manageability - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 13
box • HP OmniBook XE2. • AC adapter (HP F1740A or HP F1454A) and power cord. • Main battery (HP F1739A or HP F1742A). • OmniBook Setup Guide. • Quick Start sheet. • OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows recovery, and operating system drivers. • Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 manual and CD. -or - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 14
and third party hardware and software. All OmniBook specific device drivers for the operating system are provided on the hard disk drive, Recovery CD and web. To see a list of approved and tested hardware go to www.hp.com/omnibook. No Support Hewlett-Packard does not test the operating system on - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 15
Introducing the OmniBook XE2 Taking Inventory • Smart Card. • Auto / airline adapter (HP F1455A). • AC adapter (HP F1454A). • OmniBook carrying case. Refer to the Features and Specifications chapter for more detailed accessory information. 1-5 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 16
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2 Operating the OmniBook XE2 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 18
and easy to carry, the OmniBook is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. This chapter includes: ♦ Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility. ♦ Starting and Stopping the OmniBook. ♦ Managing Battery Power. ♦ Software System Resources - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 19
Default Shows the current BIOS version. Sets the time using 24-hour format. Values set take effect immediately. Sets the date using mm/dd/yyyy format. Sets the floppy drive type. Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters. Detected automatically. Floppy disk drive type detected and set - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 20
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Secondary Master Display Device PS/2 Mouse ZV Port Quiet Boot System Memory Extended Memory Sets the CD-ROM drive type and various parameters. Switches between the built-in display (LCD), an external display (CRT) if - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 21
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Adapter Floppy disk controller secondary (CD-ROM drive) controllers. Enables the floppy disk drive. Enabled Security Menu User Password Is Supervisor Password Is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Password on - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 22
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Resume on Time Resume Time Cooling Control Sets whether the system resumes from Suspend at a defined time of day. Sets the 24-hour - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 23
XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Boot Menu Removable Devices Hard Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Shows the order of boot devices. Move the entries to change the order. Removable Devices include the floppy disk drive. Default 1. Removable Devices 2. Hard Drive 3. ATAPI CD-ROM - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 24
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility 7. When prompted, press C. This starts a process that takes approximately 1 minute. Once it begins, do not interrupt the update process. 8. When prompted, insert a paperclip - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 25
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Starting and Stopping the OmniBook XE2 Starting and Stopping the OmniBook XE2 You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue power button. However, at certain times, you may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your OmniBook-depending on power - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 26
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Starting and Stopping the OmniBook XE2 To reset the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows. 1. If possible, shut down Windows. 2. Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down. -or, if this - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 27
when you start recharging the battery or insert a fresh battery. Data on any of the drives is not affected by a low battery-unless the battery runs down completely while writing data to the drive, or if the battery in a PC RAM card is also low. The OmniBook uses Advanced Power Management (APM) to - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 28
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Managing Battery Power • If you have an I/O PC Card-that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a modem or network card-remove it when you are not using it. Some I/O cards use significant power, even while they're inactive. To set time-outs The BIOS Setup - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 29
save any data on your hard disk before starting this procedure. You'll need the OmniBook, its CD-ROM drive, and the OmniBook Recovery CD to create a hibernate partition. 1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook. 2. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. 3. Reboot, press ESC twice and - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 30
up by the OmniBook BIOS. Plug-and-play operating systems, drivers, and BIOS setup settings may hard disk (primary IDE controller) 15 Internal CD-ROM drive (secondary IDE controller) System Memory 00000 - 9FFFF A0000 - BFFFF C0000 - CFFFF D0000 - DBFFF DC000 - FFFFF System memory Video Video BIOS - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 31
Valid uses for memory addresses D0000-DBFFF: • Upper memory blocks (UMBs). • PC Card memory windows. System Input/Output Addresses (100-3FF) 170-177 1F0-1F7 220-22F 376 378-37F 388-38B 3B0-3BB 3C0-3DF 3E0-3E1 3F0-3F5 3F6 3F7 3F8-3FF Secondary HDD controller (internal CD-ROM) Internal hard disk - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 32
password. To set, change, or delete password protection for this OmniBook, use the BIOS Setup utility. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Select the Security menu. 4. Select Set Supervisor Password - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 33
Operating the OmniBook XE2 Protecting the OmniBook To delete a password 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Select the Security menu. 4. Select Set Supervisor Password, then press ENTER. 5. Type the - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 34
\HPDIAGS directory on the hard disk. -or- If HP TopTools is installed, use the DiagTools page to create the disk. • On any computer with World Wide Web access, download the OmniBook Hardware Diagnostic software package from the OmniBook website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook), run this file to unpack - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 35
the OmniBook XE2 Testing the Operation To run the diagnostic test You can run the diagnostic test from the diagnostic floppy disk or from the hard disk. • To run from the hard disk, reboot the OmniBook and, when you see the HP logo, press F10. -or- • To run from the diagnostic floppy disk, insert - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 36
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3 Using the Recovery CD - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 38
on the Recovery CD and the hard disk drive under \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS. The OmniBook-specific drivers for all supported operating systems are located on the OmniBook website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. This website contains the latest updates of software drivers. The OmniBook Recovery CD contains - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 39
The following procedure describes how to recover the original operating system that came with your OmniBook. Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2. ♦ OmniBook Recovery CD. Hint This procedure will format the hard disk drive. If possible, back up any files you would like to save before recovering - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 40
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4 Using Windows 98 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 42
procedure installs a retail version of Windows 98 and configures the appropriate device drivers. Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2. ♦ Windows 98 CD-ROM. ♦ Blank, formatted floppy disk. ♦ OmniBook drivers for Windows 98. Location: OmniBook hard drive and on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98. 4-2 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 43
retail Windows 98. Follow the instructions below to repartition your hard disk. 1. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert a blank floppy disk in the A: drive. 3. Open the MS-DOS Prompt. 4. Go to the \OMNIBOOK\BOOTDISK directory on the Recovery CD. 5. Type MAKESUPP. 6. Enter A as the - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 44
CD and the floppy disk. To install a retail version of Windows 98 1. Restart the OmniBook Disk. 12. Click Cancel to skip creating the startup disk. 13. Click Next to start Copying Windows 98 Files to Your Computer. Restart after the files are copied. 14. When prompted with the PC Card system displays - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 45
of the video drivers on the Recovery CD, then click OK. 8. Click OK to select the Silicon Motion LynxEM video driver. 9. Click Next to accept the driver location. 10. Click Finish. 11. Under Monitor, click Change. 12. Choose the appropriate Laptop Display Panel, then click OK. • OmniBook XE2 with 14 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 46
modem support. This driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\AUDIO driver for your device and click Next. 7. Uncheck Floppy disk drives, check Specify a location, and enter the directory of the audio drivers on the Recovery CD (\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 47
use and click OK. 26. Click OK to finish the installation. To install PC Card support for retail Windows 98 If you've installed a retail version of Windows 98, you'll need to install PC Card support. This driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 48
the infrared port in the BIOS. Follow these steps to use either the standard infrared driver or the enhanced driver. This driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\IRDA. 1. Reboot your computer. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2. 3. Select - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 49
is now installed and ready to use. To install touch pad support If you've installed a retail version of Windows 98, you'll need to install touch pad support. This driver is located on the OmniBook's hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\TOUCHPAD. 1. From the Start menu click - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 50
CD at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\1ST_EDN.W98\PATCHES\. (The following instructions presume that your CD-ROM is located on D:) To Install the IDE Patch: This updated IDE driver prevents warnings that may occur on the secondary IDE channel in the Hardware Manager, as well as messages about the drive - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 51
Microsoft Outlook Express. This patch addresses variations of a problem involving file attachments with extremely long names. 1. From the Start menu click Run. 2. Run D:\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\1st_EDN.W98\PATCHES\OUTLOO K\OEUPD.EXE from the Recovery CD. 3. Enter C:\TEMP when prompted for an extraction - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 52
Using Windows 98 Installing Cards Installing Cards This section describes how to install the following: ♦ 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2 with Windows 98 installed. ♦ 3Com - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 53
Using Windows 95 5-2 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 54
Windows 95 Using Windows 95 Installing Cards Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.5 is fully supported on the OmniBook XE2. The following procedure installs Windows 95 OSR 2.5 and configures the appropriate device drivers Requirements • OmniBook XE2. • Windows 95 CD-ROM. • OmniBook Drivers for Windows - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 55
your hard disk before installing Windows 95. Follow the instructions below to repartition your hard disk. 1. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Insert a blank floppy disk in the A: drive. 3. Open the MS-DOS Prompt. 4. Go to the \OMNIBOOK\BOOTDISK directory on the Recovery CD. 5. Type - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 56
then Enter 21. Remove the Windows 95 CD and the floppy disk. To install Windows 95 1. Restart the OmniBook and Enter: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS\SETUP /IS , then click Next. 11. Do not detect any CD-ROM drive, Network, Sound, MIDI, or Video Capture Card devices, then click Next. 12. Select Install The - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 57
Disk. 5. Enter the \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\VIDEO directory of the video drivers, then click OK. 6. Click OK to select the Silicon Motion LynxEM video driver. 7. Under Monitor, click Change. 8. Choose the appropriate Laptop Display Panel then click OK. • OmniBook XE2 with 14.1" display - Laptop Display - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 58
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 20. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\VIDEO\ZOOMVID\SETUP and click OK. 21. Click Next at the Welcome screen. 22. Click Next. 23. Click Next to accept the default Program Folders. 24. Click Finish and restart the computer. To install audio and modem support for Windows - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 59
Windows 95 and you wish to use infrared, you'll need to install infrared support. These drivers expand from the web package to its default location in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\IRDA. 1. Reboot the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Go to the Advanced - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 60
Windows 95 If you've installed Windows 95 and you wish to use USB, you'll need to install USB support. These drivers expand from the web package to its default location in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\USB. 1. Copy the \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\USB directory and its contents from to C:\WINDOWS\TEMP. 2. Open the - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 61
, this prevents the OmniBook from automatically turning off after a period of inactivity if the CD-ROM drive is present. To disable this feature: 1. From Control Panel, double-click System, then click Device Manager. 2. Double-click CD-ROM drive. 3. Select the CD-ROM driver displayed, then click - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 62
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 1. From the Start menu, click Run. 2. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\TOUCHPAD\Setup.exe and click OK. 3. Click Next at the Welcome screen. 4. Click Next to accept the default destination directory. 5. Click Next to start copying - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 63
♦ OmniBook XE2 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card. ♦ 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III Driver Disk. 1. Insert the floppy drive and restart the OmniBook. 2. While Windows 95 is running, insert the PC Card. The New Hardware Found window is displayed. 3. Insert the 3Com driver disk - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 64
♦ OmniBook XE2 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card Driver Disk. 1. Insert the floppy drive and restart the OmniBook. 2. While Windows 95 is running, insert the PC Card. The New Hardware Found window is displayed - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 65
6 Using Windows 2000 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 66
installs Windows 2000 and configures the appropriate device drivers. Requirements • OmniBook XE2. • Windows 2000 CD-ROM. • OmniBook Drivers for Windows 2000 (These drivers are available on the recovery CD.) Location: OmniBook hard drive and on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN2K.. 6-2 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 67
. 2. Insert the bootable Recovery CD into the CD-ROM/DVD drive. 3. Reboot, press ESC twice when you see the HP Notebook logo. 4. Select the "CD-ROM/DVD Drive" as the boot device. 5. Click 2 Continue. 6. Click 2 Advanced. 7. Check "Do not load operating system". 8. Select "Diagnostic partition only - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 68
ESC twice when you see the HP Notebook logo. 3. Select the CD-ROM/DVD as the boot device. 4. Press enter to continue. 5. Read the Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement. Press Page Down until you reach the end of the document. Press F8 to agree. 6. Select the C: drive and press Enter to install Windows - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 69
'll need to install the Hewlett-Packard Configuration Interface (HPCI) driver. This driver is located on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W2K\HPCI. The HP Configuration Interface device implements the following features: • Auto standby on undock based on the bios settings. • Fn+F12 hibernate hot - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 70
Recovery CD. 2. Choose Install the HP Recovery CD under \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS BIOS Power Management settings are ignored if ACPI is activated. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Power Options. 2. Click the Hibernate tab. 3. Check Enable hibernate support 12. Set the Low battery alarm action by clicking - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 71
Using Windows 2000 Using Windows 2000 15. Click OK and close the Power Control panel. 6-7 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 72
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Using Windows NT 4.0 Using Windows 2000 7 Using Windows NT 4.0 7-1 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 74
Windows NT 4.0 Using Windows 2000 Using Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 5.0 is fully supported on the OmniBook XE2. The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows NT 4.0 and configures the appropriate device drivers. Windows NT 4.0 is not Advanced Power Management (APM - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 75
. Follow the instructions below to repartition your hard disk. 1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook. 2. Insert the CD-ROM drive in the OmniBook. 3. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. 4. Reboot, press ESC twice when you see the HP OmniBook logo. 5. Select the CD-ROM/DVD as the - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 76
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 To install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0 1. Insert the Windows NT Workstation CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Reboot, press ESC twice when you see the HP OmniBook logo. 3. Select the CD-ROM/DVD as the boot device. 4. At the Welcome Screen, - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 77
fully installed. Follow the instructions in the application note for the network card you are using. The application notes downloads/recommended/sp5/allsp5.asp . 1. Insert a CD that contains the service pack in the CD-ROM drive. 2. From the Start menu, click Run. 3. Browse to SP5I386.EXE on the CD - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 78
you'll need to install video support. The driver expands from the web package to its default location in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\VIDEO. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Display, then click Settings. 2. Click Display Type, then click Change. 3. Click Have Disk in the Change Display window. 4. Enter the - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 79
NT to activate the touch pad driver. To install IDE support for retail Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 4.0 installs a generic IDE Controller device driver. To increase performance on the OmniBook XE2, install the Intel PIIX4 PCI Bus Master IDE Controller driver. The driver expands from the web package to - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 80
, this prevents the OmniBook from automatically turning off after a period of inactivity if the CD-ROM drive is present. To disable this feature: 1. From Start Menu, click Run. 2. Enter REGEDT32 then click OK. 3. Select the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE window and go to SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdrom - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 81
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 2. Click the Browse button and browse the directory of the Euro Key Patch. 3. Double-click on the nt4_euro.exe 4. Click OK. 5. When prompted, click Yes to restart the computer. 7-9 - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 82
expands from the web package to its default location in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\APM. Phoenix APM adds the following capabilities to the OmniBook: • Improved battery life under Windows NT 4.0. • PC Card power management. • Convenient user control and monitoring of power settings and status. 1. Go to the - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 83
default location in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\PCCARD. Card Executive adds the following capabilities to your OmniBook: • Plug and Play for PC Cards using standard Windows NT drivers. • Plug and Play for supported network PC Cards. • Automatic configuration of PC Cards utilizing advanced "Wizard" technology - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 84
CD-ROM. Resources ♦ Interrupt: 11 ♦ I/O: 0x1000 ♦ Memory 0xD4000 Note These procedures assume Phoenix Card Executive is installed and Windows NT Networking is not. For more information on installing PC Cards in Windows NT, visit our web site: www.hp.com/omnibook. 1. Insert the CD-ROM drive - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 85
Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4a. To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook XE2 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. ♦ Windows NT CD-ROM. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card Driver Disk. These procedures - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 86
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8 Features and Support Information - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 88
and other specifications listed in the next section. • If you think your OmniBook might need repair service, see the warranty and service information in the Support and Service booklet. To contact Hewlett-Packard If you have questions that this manual and the online OmniBook manuals don't answer - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 89
. Low-battery warning. Universal AC adapter: 100- to 240-Vac (50- to 60-Hz) input; 19Vdc, 3.16A output. Built-in 24X-maximum -speed CD-ROM drive or 6X-maximum -speed DVD-ROM drive. Built-in 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) 1.44-MB floppy disk drive. Industry-standard 10- or 5-GB removable Enhanced-IDE hard drive - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 90
Features and Support Information OmniBook XE2 Features RAM Audio System Keyboard and Pointing Device Input/Output Expandability 64- or 32-MB of 100-Mhz SDRAM standard in one slot. One additional free slot accomodates up to an extra 128-MB SDRAM using optional HP RAM expansion modules (for up to - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 91
and Support Information OmniBook XE2 Features HP TopTools 4.5 for Windows 98. Online user's handbook. OmniBook Recovery CD included. Centralized worldwide BIOS and driver update service. User and administrator password. Kensington Microsaver lock slot. HP Mobile ProtectTools 2000 Smart Card - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 92
PC Card. 128-bit HP Mobile ProtectTools 2000 Smart Card Kit V2.1 (for use in U.S. and Canada) (Smart Card BIOS Lock not supported). HP Mobile ProtectTools 2000 Smart Card 5-pack. Kensington Lock. Defcon Alarm. HP OmniBook Executive Carrying Case. HP OmniBook Leather Carrying Case. HP OmniBook - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 93
information. ♦ Getting HP OmniBook assistance from electronic services and from Customer Support centers. ♦ Getting repair assistance. ♦ Hewlett-Packard limited warranty. To look up technical information This Corporate Evaluator's Guide provides technical specifications and other information to - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 94
factory-installed operating system, using accessories, installing memory or hard disks, connecting devices, changing the configuration (BIOS Setup Utility), recovery, system resources (including memory maps, interrupt settings, I/O addresses), and troubleshooting. OmniBook User's Handbook Location - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 95
Dock, support information. OmniBook Dock User's Guide Location: OmniBook Dock Box (printed document) and www.hp.com/omnibook. Audience: End User, Corporate IT. Content: Setting up the Port Replicator, using and connecting devices to the Port Replicator, troubleshooting, support information. 3rd - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 96
See the second topic below for a listing of contacts. To find Electronic Support Services World Wide Web Download technical information, drivers and software from the HP OmniBook website: http://www.hp.com/omnibook HP First (Fax Service) 800-333-1917 (North America) 208-344-4809 (Outside North - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 97
HP Forum) America Online/Bertlesmann (HP Forum) (Europe) Optional Support Assistant CD-ROM (for information: http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html) To contact Customer Support The HP Customer Support telephone charges.) OmniBook customers can utilize HP's 24 X 7 phone support available in - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 98
or an HP Service Center. The support provider will provide you with repair charges and processes in your area, or will refer you to a repair center. Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary The following table summarizes Hewlett-Packard's limited warranty. The OmniBook Support and Service booklet - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 99
your password, Hewlett-Packard has a procedure to allow you to remove it. There is a master password that will unlock each OmniBook. You must call Technical Support and give acceptable proof-of-ownership of your OmniBook. The fact that the OmniBook is in the hands of an HP representative is not - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 100
BIOS Setup Utility. Because of this, a master password can be used only once. If you forget your password again, you must place another call to Technical Support. 1. Restart the OmniBook and press F2 when you see the HP logo. 2. Press F12 at the Password prompt. The OmniBook generates and displays - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 101
Features and Support Information Using Electronic Serial Numbers Using Electronic Serial Numbers Beginning with the OmniBook 3000 and OmniBook 800 notebooks, Hewlett-Packard ships OmniBooks with an electronic serial number. This will be continued on all future products. An electronic serial number - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 102
give the pass number. 3. The HP customer support representative will give the user a password that will remove the current serial number. 4. Restart the system and follow the instructions above to set a new serial number. Note You can safely update the OmniBook BIOS without impact to the serial - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 103
Hewlett-Packard, 8-2 HP website, 8-7 Input/Output, 2-14 Advanced Power Management (APM) optimizing battery life, 2-10 Windows NT 4.0, 7-9 airline adapter, 1-4 audio drivers Windows 95, 3-2, 5-6 Windows NT 4.0, 3-2, 7-6, 7-7 audio support Windows 2000, 6-5 auto/airline adapter, 1-4 autodetecting CDs - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 104
management no Windows NT 4.0 support, 7-2 Windows 2000, 6-6 product specifications, 8-2 protection Kensington lock, 2-16 password, 2-15 R RAM system resource, 2-14 recovering original software, 3-3 recovering Windows, 3-2 Recovery CD contents, 3-2 repair, 8-13 S saving battery power, 2-10 security - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 105
, iii resources, 2-13 specifications, 8-2 hardware, 8-3 software system, 2-13 SpeedStep driver Windows 2000, 6-6 standby mode, 2-8 starting OmniBook, 2-8 stopping OmniBook, 2-8 support assistance, 8-10 repair, 8-13 Support and Service Guide, 8-8 support utility disk, 3-2 suspend mode, 2-8 system - HP OmniBook XE2-DE | HP OmniBook XE Series - Corporate Evaluators Guide - Page 106
1. Introducing the OmniBook XE2 2. Operating the OmniBook XE2 3. Using the Recovery CD 4. Using Windows 98 5. Using Windows 95 6. Using Windows NT 4.0 7. Features and Support Information
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