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"as is" and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Co. shall not be liable for any errors or - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 3
HP Software Product License Agreement Your notebook PC remove the software from your hard disk drive and destroy the Recovery CD, part of the HP computer product. It shall supersede any non-HP software /or support utility software may be used only for restoring the hard disk of the HP computer with - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 4
software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and Updates And Upgrades. Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support 2000 This manual is printed on recycled paper. 4 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 5
buttons 33 Securing the Computer 36 To set up password protection 36 To attach a security cable 38 To use virus-protection software 38 Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC 39 Caring for Your Computer 41 To protect your hard disk drive 41 To take care of your computer 41 Reference Guide 5 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 6
an external monitor 72 To use a TV set as monitor 74 To use the port replicator 75 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer 77 Using the BIOS Setup Utility 78 Installing RAM modules 79 Removing RAM modules 81 Expanding the hibernate partition 82 Updating Windows Drivers 83 6 Reference - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 7
Windows drivers 83 To locate Windows drivers on your system 83 To use digitally signed drivers in Windows 98 83 Service and Support ...85 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 86 Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC 88 To use the Reference Guide 88 To get help from the HP notebook - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 8
and Software Specifications 120 BIOS Setup utility options 120 Hardware specifications 124 Software specifications 128 Software system resources 129 Modem Reference Information 131 Modem Reference (3Com 131 Modem Reference (Ambit 136 Safety Information...142 Power Cords...142 Battery Safety - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 9
Introducing Your Computer Reference Guide 9 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 10
Inventory Your HP notebook PC is shipped with these items: • battery • AC adapter and power cord • Quick Start sheet • HP notebook PC Startup Guide • Recovery CD (or CDs), used to restore Windows and all software included with your computer • Microsoft Windows manual (Windows 98 or Windows 2000 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 11
double-click the HP Notes icon on the desktop). This manual contains information about using the standard features of Microsoft Windows (Windows 98 or Windows 2000, depending on which operating system your computer is shipped with). HP notebook PC website www.hp.com/notebooks Reference Guide 11 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 12
lights") 4 Pad Lock touch pad on/off button 5 Touch pad (pointing device) 6 Scroll up/down toggle 7 Click buttons 8 CD-ROM drive or DVD 9 Microphone 10 CD-ROM or DVD eject button 11 Blue standby button 12 Modem port (on certain models) 13 LAN port (networking-on certain models) 12 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 13
Front view Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook 14 Headphone audio jack 15 Status panel mode select button 16 Status panel 17 Multimedia buttons 18 Latch (to open computer) Reference Guide 13 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 14
Parts of the Notebook Rear and left side view 19 AC adapter (power) jack 20 PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard) 21 Serial port 22 Parallel port 23 VGA port (external monitor) 24 Infrared port 25 TV output port 26 USB ports 27 Microphone jack 28 Kensington lock slot (security connector) 29 PC - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 15
Bottom view Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook 33 Battery 34 Battery latch 35 RAM expansion cover 36 Port replicator (docking) connector Reference Guide 15 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 16
Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Status lights 1 Power 2 Battery 3 Caps lock (capital letters) 4 Num lock (numeric keypad) 5 Scroll lock 6 Floppy disk drive access 7 Hard disk drive access 8 CD-ROM drive or DVD access 16 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 17
Introducing Your Computer Identifying Parts of the Notebook Multimedia buttons The multimedia buttons volume control buttons also govern the volume for most other audio applications. If the system is turned off (or in standby or hibernate mode), the eject button on the CD/DVD drive. Reference Guide 17 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 18
Parts of the Notebook Status panel The status panel on the front of the computer provides information about CD playback status, system power management, system date and time, and battery the CD track number, the time the Windows time BIOS; see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 78. 18 Reference - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 19
, press the standby button again. The display and the hard disk drive will turn on, and the session you were working on earlier will be recovered from RAM. Hint If your notebook does not turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. Plug in the AC adapter - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 20
Your Computer Setting Up the Computer Setting Up the Computer To install the battery Your computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer. Insert the back edge first, as - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 21
Setting Up the Computer To connect AC power Plug in the AC adapter, then connect the AC adapter to the rear of the computer. The battery starts charging. CAUTION Use only an HP AC adapter intended for this product, either the adapter that came with the computer or another authorized - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 22
models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in modem. If you prefer, you can instead use a PC card modem or an external modem to connect a phone line. 1. Plug one end of the phone line into the modem .) Your built-in modem may not work with modem. Check your telephone line type prior to connecting - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 23
turn on when operating on battery power, the battery may be out of power. Plug in the AC adapter and slide the power switch to the left again. To set up Windows Your HP notebook has Microsoft Windows-either Windows 98 or Windows 2000- preinstalled on the hard disk drive. The first time you turn - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 24
HP Notebook Registration icon on the desktop. You may be required to enter your Windows ID number. To locate it, look on the Certificate of Authenticity packaged with the Microsoft Windows manual or look for a sticker in the battery compartment. If you have any connection problems with your modem - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 25
and fax it to HP. You will find the fax number on the registration form. By completing registration, you will: • Record your ownership of the computer with Hewlett-Packard and gain access to service, support, and information. • Record your ownership of the Windows 98 operating system with - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 26
your computer If Windows or your computer stops responding, you can reset the computer and restart Windows. 1. If possible, shut down Windows (Start, Shut the recess on the left side of the computer, underneath the PC card eject buttons. 4. After the computer shuts down, slide the power switch - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 27
Using Your Computer Reference Guide 27 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 28
external keyboard) Fn+Down arrow Decreases sound volume (except on external keyboard) *The Lock key is in the top row of the keyboard: 28 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 29
Files or Folders Minimizes all displayed windows Returns all minimized windows to original size Starts the Windows Run dialog box To use the embedded keypad After pressing Fn+F8 to activate the numeric keypad, press the Lock key (in the top row of the keyboard) to turn number lock on or off: When - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 30
of your notebook's display. • To decrease the brightness, press Fn+F1. • To increase the brightness, press Fn+F2. When you are using battery power, the . Press Fn+F7 again to restore the speaker output. In Windows 1. Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar. 2. Drag the volume control bar up - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 31
the computer is on, the volume control buttons on the front of the computer govern volume for most audio applications, including the CD player. When the computer is off, you can use these buttons to adjust the 2 Touch pad (pointing device) 3 Scroll up/down toggle 4 Click buttons Reference Guide 31 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 32
touch pad) • double-click speed, pointer speed, and pointer trail • click sensitivity The touch pad is inactive when an external mouse is installed. 32 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 33
HP notebook allow you to start your e-mail or a Web browser-or any other application-by pressing a single button. The buttons are configured initially for specific your computer" and click the Browse button to choose any file on your notebook. OR If you want to attach a Web page to the button, select - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 34
One-Touch button on your HP notebook, the name of the audio CD or a movie DVD.) To format the display 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double-click Keyboard. 3. Select the One-Touch buttons tab. 4. Click Change Onscreen Display. 5. Follow the instructions below for specific Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 35
a sample message displayed in that size. 4. Click Done, then OK. To change the length of time the display appears 1. Click a Timeout arrow repeatedly to choose a number from 1 to 10 seconds. 2. Click Preview to see a sample message displayed for that time. 3. Click Done, then OK. Reference - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 36
protection, see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 78. To set up password protection in Windows 98 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double-click Passwords. 3. Select Change Passwords tab. 4. Click Change Windows Password. 5. Enter your old Windows password, if you had one; if not - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 37
computer goes off standby." 6. Click OK. To set up password protection in Windows 2000 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del. 2. Click Change Password. 3. Enter your old Windows password, if you had one; if not, leave Old Password blank. 4. Enter your new password twice. 5. Click OK. 6. Click Cancel If you want to - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 38
you use a different application, click Start, Programs and the name of your software). Refer to help within the application for tips on usage. 38 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 39
Notebook PC Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC WARNING You can use your HP notebook do this by using a phone book or briefcase to support your feet. • Adjust the height of either your work notebook computer display to minimize glare and reflection. For example, on an airplane, lower the window - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 40
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC Using your mobile computer • Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down. Your HP notebook computer has a built-in - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 41
off the hard drive. A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating could cause loss of data or damage to the drive. • your computer • Provide adequate ventilation around the computer. Ensure that the laptop is sitting on a flat surface, so that air is able to Guide 41 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 42
disk, tape, or network drives. • Use a virus-scanning updating information. • For Windows 98, check your disk using the scandisk utility (click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, ScanDisk). • For Windows timeouts (for both AC and battery operation) to the shortest comfortable interval. - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 43
battery, be sure to charge the battery regularly. • For long-term storage, the battery must be charged at 20-50% to minimize capacity loss by self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of battery performance. • For a model keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust. Reference Guide 43 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 44
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Traveling with Your Computer Reference Guide 45 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 46
and extend battery life. With Windows 98 and Windows 2000, Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) provides both manual and automated off hard disk Action When Resume Turns off only the hard disk drive. This is usually set to occur shortly after the monitor is turned off. No hard disk - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 47
hard disk drive to conserve battery power. When No activity of the keyboard or mouse, no disk drive if you have not recently done so. (In Windows 98 and Windows 2000, standby and suspend are equivalent terms.) Make Define these schemes so that they best support the ways you use your computer. To - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 48
session. This takes several seconds. Hibernate can also occur automatically when: • Battery power reaches a critically low level; see "To respond to a low-battery warning" on page 51. • In Windows 98, the timeout setting in the BIOS Setup utility is reached; the default is two hours after System - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 49
as described above, you can still recover; see "To reset your computer" on page 26. When the system hibernates as a result of a critically low battery, you will find when resuming that all your data has been saved but that some functions may be disabled. To resume normal operation, restore power - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 50
Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power Using Battery Power You can operate the HP notebook PC on battery power for extended periods, but you should be prepared to save your work and shut down if the battery is low. Follow the tips in this section to maximize the length of time you can - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 51
to work while your battery recharges. To optimize battery operating time • Plug in the AC adapter, especially while using the CD-ROM drive or DVD, the floppy disk drive, or any external connections such as a PC card or a modem. • If you have an I/O PC card-that is, a PC card having an external - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 52
with an application that uses the serial port or an I/O PC card, exit the application when you have finished using it. • Turn off the CD player when you are not using it. • For a model with a dual-speed processor, use the lower speed on battery power (see "To control the processor speed" on page - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 53
Making Connections Reference Guide 53 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 54
receiving faxes (for Windows 2000) Selected models of the HP notebook PC include a built-in high-speed V.90 modem. This modem allows you to connect to any Internet Service Provider (ISP) that has V.90 interoperable modems. Check with your ISP for a list of telephone numbers that support V.90. Note - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 55
modem (or connect to a PC card or external modem). If the plug on the phone cord doesn't fit the modem jack, you may need to buy an adapter. Special notes about using a modem modem repeatedly fails to connect to a service provider. The number minute before dialing that same number again. If you dial - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 56
AOL as your Internet Service Provider, you can access the Internet only with AOL's own software; you can't use a standard browser like Internet Explorer. As a result: • You cannot view websites by clicking on links (such as those in the electronic Reference Guide that link to the HP notebook website - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 57
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 of modem operation using modem AT commands. AT commands are special strings of characters sent to the modem to set up specific conditions. - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 58
for extra settings. For Windows 2000, open Phone And Modem Options in Control Panel. On the Modems tab, click Properties. You part of your AOL service. For other ISPs, you can use Outlook Express (included with your computer) or an e-mail system of your choice. This section includes instructions - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 59
modem and fax software to send and receive faxes on your computer. QuickLink III fax software is included with Windows 98 on the hard disk. To start QuickLink With Windows a fax With Windows 98: 1. In QuickLink, click the QuickFax tool on the main toolbar. 2. Enter the fax number and the recipient's - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 60
Service Management window. 4. In the list under Fax, click Devices, then right-click the modem and click Properties. 5. On the General tab, enable the modem to the instructions to create and send the fax. If instead you want to send a document as a fax, open the document in its application window, - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 61
To receive, view, and print faxes With Windows 2000, if you enabled the modem to receive faxes, they are received automatically. 1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Fax, My Faxes. 2. In the Received Faxes folder, double-click the fax. 3. To - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 62
(not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an RJ-45 connector. 3. Windows 2000 automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection. For Windows 98, open Network in Control Panel to set up support for a LAN connection on your network. For example, you can add the Microsoft TCP/IP - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 63
-click on the PC card icon in the lower right of your screen. • In PC Card Properties, select the PC card you want to stop. • Click Stop. 2. Flip the eject button out, so that it sticks out from the side of the computer. 3. Press the eject button and pull out the PC card. Reference Guide 63 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 64
of your screen. • In PC Card Properties, select the network card. • Click Stop. 2. Flip the eject button out, so that it sticks out from the side of the computer. 3. Press the eject button and pull out the network card. 4. Insert the card again to reestablish network connection. 64 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 65
can connect the following external components. Table numbers refer to numbers in the figures. Component Port location on Notebook Port replicator Audio device (input) - 10 Infrared device 8 - Microphone 5 12 Modem (serial) 2 5 Monitor 3 7 Printer (parallel) 7 6 Printer (serial - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 66
Making Connections Connecting External Components Notebook ports 1 AC adapter jack 2 Serial port 3 VGA port (external monitor) 4 TV out 5 Microphone port 6 PS/2 port 7 Parallel port 8 Infrared port 9 USB ports 66 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 67
1 AC adapter jack 2 PS/2 mouse port 3 PS/2 keyboard port 4 LAN port (networking) 5 Serial port 6 Parallel port 7 VGA port (external monitor) 8 TV out 9 USB ports (2) 10 Audio in 11 Audio out (external speaker) 12 Microphone port Reference Guide 67 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 68
You can also use it to connect a parallel Zip drive. • Connect the parallel printer cable or other parallel software supplied with your Zip drive. To connect an external keyboard is available separately. • To connect a device that has a PC-type jack, first connect its cable to an adapter cable with - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 69
the computer or to either USB port on the port replicator. Windows automatically recognizes the USB device. Some USB devices can be problems making this connection, contact the vendor of the peripheral device, as well as the HP website, for the latest versions of the USB drivers. To connect audio - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 70
devices You can communicate between your HP notebook PC and infrared devices without using cables. To enable the infrared port Before you use your infrared port to transfer files or to print to an infrared printer, you must enable the infrared port in the BIOS: 1. Reboot your computer. 2. When you - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 71
and you can proceed to print. With Windows 98, you must install the printer driver and assign it to the notebook's Infrared Printing (LPT) port, which Programs. 2. Click Windows Setup, Communications, and select Direct Cable Connection. See the Windows online help for instructions about how to use - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 72
monitor • Close the computer lid. OR • Press Fn+F5 (or Ctrl+Alt+F5 on an external keyboard) to cycle through the display options: notebook display, external monitor, both. To adjust monitor resolution 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display. 2. On the Settings tab, adjust the Screen area - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 73
Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings tab to adjust these settings. Notebook screen 12-inch 13-inch, 14-inch, or 15-inch Screen area on the computer. Windows will detect the second monitor and attempt to load the proper display driver. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Click Start, - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 74
. To activate and adjust TV display If a TV icon appears in the taskbar, click it and follow onscreen instructions. Check the application's help for more information. You can also adjust the TV display by following these steps: Korea, and Taiwan; and PAL in most other countries.) 74 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 75
each time you take the computer on the road. You can find additional information about the port replicator in the manual that comes with it. To connect to the port replicator 1. Plug in the AC adapter, then connect it is turned on, you can close the lid while it is running. Reference Guide 75 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 76
Making Connections Connecting External Components To disconnect from the port replicator 1. Press down on the release tab on the right side of the port replicator. 2. Lift the computer from the port replicator. 76 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 77
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Reference Guide 77 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 78
have a fundamental effect on how the computer operates. To run the BIOS Setup utility 1. Shut down Windows and restart the computer (Click Start, Shut Down, Restart). 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Select the options you want. You can find a complete - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 79
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM modules Installing RAM modules CAUTION The notebook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to two RAM expansion modules. Use HP SDRAM modules only; EDO RAM is not supported. Your computer's computer chips are extremely - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 80
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Installing RAM modules 5. Replace the RAM expansion module door. 6. Insert the battery. 80 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 81
the two latches at the sides of the RAM expansion module by pushing them gently outward (away from the sides of the module). When you release the latches, the free edge of the module pops up. 2. Pull the module out of the connector. 3. Replace the RAM expansion module door. Reference Guide 81 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 82
hard disk before you begin this procedure. After the hard disk drive is formatted, you'll need to reinstall any applications. 1. Back up all data from your hard disk. 2. If you wish to install additional RAM the onscreen instructions for setting up Windows. 13. When Windows setup is complete, - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 83
Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Updating Windows Drivers Updating Windows Drivers To download the latest Windows drivers Hewlett-Packard supports two operating systems (OSs) on your notebook-Windows 98 and Windows 2000-and your computer was shipped with one of these OSs. If you decide to - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 84
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Service and Support Reference Guide 85 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 86
Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories, and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase, for the period - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 87
Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some countries MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU. Reference Guide 87 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 88
. In the technical support area, you will have access to: • answers to frequently asked questions • software, driver, and BIOS updates • electronic manuals • troubleshooting solutions • self-help tools, such as bulletin boards, CD-ROM subscriptions, and service parts information 88 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 89
Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC • the basic services included with your warranty, as well as descriptions of enhanced and custom services • latest support telephone numbers for HP products To call the HP Customer Care Center If you are unable to solve a problem with - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 90
Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC Asia Pacific Australia Hong Kong Japan Malaysia New Zealand People's Republic of China Singapore Europe Austria Belgium (Dutch) Belgium ( +90 (0)212 221 69 69 +44 (0)207 512 52 02 +972 (0)9 952 4848 +27 (0)86-000-1030 90 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 91
Service and Support Getting Support for Your HP Notebook PC To check the build version When you communicate with an HP support person, you may need to find out what version of the software is installed on your computer. You can find information about the build in - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 92
disks, tape, or a network drive. While your computer is being repaired, the hard disk may be replaced or reformatted. 2. Hewlett-Packard cannot guarantee the return of removable components. Please remove the following before you send your computer for service: • PC cards • AC adapter and power - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 93
Solving Problems with Your Computer Reference Guide 93 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 94
and volume cannot be adjusted • Download the latest audio driver from the technical support area of the HP notebook website (http://www.hp.com/notebooks). You may also want to test the audio with diagnostics. See "Testing Hardware Operation." CD-ROM drive problems If you can't boot from a CD in the - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 95
Troubleshooting Techniques 3. Select CD-ROM/DVD Drive for first boot device. 4. Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • Reboot the computer. You may also want to test the CD-ROM drive with diagnostics. See "Testing Hardware Operation." Display problems Settings tab. If part of the Windows desktop is not - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 96
Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 2. When you see the HP logo, press Esc to open the Boot menu. The default boot order is (1) Floppy Drive, (2) Hard Drive, and (3) CD-ROM/DVD Drive. 3. Select CD-ROM/DVD Drive for first boot device. 4. Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • Reboot the computer. If the DVD is - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 97
Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting drive" message when running a CD program or a movie on the DVD drive • For a single-sided CD or DVD, make sure the disc is placed into the drive drive with diagnostics. See "Testing Hardware Operation." Hard disk drive problems If the computer's hard drive - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 98
Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the hard disk makes a buzzing or whining noise • Back up the drive immediately. • Check for alternate noise sources, such as the fan or a PC card drive. If files are corrupted • Run the virus-scanning program. • In Windows 98, run the - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 99
pressed the Lock key to turn on number lock. • Don't touch the touch pad while Memory problems If a message says you are out of memory • In Windows Help, search for Memory Troubleshooter. • If you are having memory problems running MS-DOS programs, in Windows Help search for MS-DOS Troubleshooter - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 100
Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Modem problems If the modem will not connect at 56K speed • The host modem may not support a 56K number. • Download the latest modem driver from the technical support area of the HP notebook website (http://www.hp.com/notebooks). • In Windows 98, run the modem - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 101
Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques 4. Select the modem you want to test. 5. Click Properties, Diagnostics, Query Modem. • In Windows Help, use the Modem Troubleshooter. If the modem connection is dropped when transferring large files • There may be static or interference - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 102
OK. PC card problems If the notebook doesn't recognize a PC card • Remove and reinsert the PC card. • If the card requires an IRQ, check that there is one available. Look in Device Manager, Properties, Interrupt Request (IRQ). • Check the HP notebook website for information about supported PC cards - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 103
Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If a PC card modem is not working • In Windows 98, disable the internal modem. 1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Double-click System. 3. Click the Device Manager tab. 4. Double-click Modem to list the current modem devices. 5. - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 104
memory if Windows is spending a lot of time swapping to disk. • Check the amount of available free disk space. Port replicator problems If a port on a port replicator isn't working • Check that AC power is connected. • While undocked, try using the corresponding notebook port. • See the manual - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 105
Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques If the battery doesn't charge • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the power source and that the light on You may also want to test the power management system with diagnostics. See "Testing Hardware Operation." Reference Guide 105 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 106
press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu, check that Serial Port is enabled. • If you standby and resume, reboot the computer to reenable the mouse. If a serial modem doesn't work properly • In Windows Help use the Modem Troubleshooter. • Check the port connection to - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 107
Solving Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques • Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. Click Start, Shut Down, Restart. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu, check that Serial Port is enabled. • In Windows 98, disable the - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 108
Shut Down, Restart. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to start the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Tab to the Boot menu. The default boot order is (1) Floppy Drive, (2) Hard Drive, and (3) CD-ROM/DVD Drive. 4. Select Floppy Drive for first boot device. 5. Exit the BIOS Setup utility. 108 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 109
Problems with Your Computer Troubleshooting Techniques Standby and resume problems If the computer takes a long time to resume after being on standby • In Windows, the computer can take a minute or longer to resume when a network card is installed. While the operating system is loading drivers - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 110
HP logo , press F10. 2. When you see the initial diagnostics screen, press F2 twice to continue. 3. When the hardware detection finishes, check the list of detected hardware. If a device is not detected or fails its test, it may be configured incorrectly in the BIOS. You can confirm the problem - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 111
, three times from the basic test screen) to create a Support Ticket log file. (You will need a blank floppy disk to save the Support Ticket-or you can save it on the hard disk by following onscreen instructions.) 8. If you want to view the Support Ticket, press F7. 9. Press F3 twice to exit and - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 112
hard drive; for instructions, see "To recover an application" on page 114. The Recovery CD provides the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to configure your custom system. You can find drivers: • On the hard drive under c:\hp\drivers. • On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers. • On the HP notebook - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 113
phone number. To update the HP notebook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may provide updates to the BIOS to enhance the capabilities of the computer. Updates will be available from HP Customer Care. Visit the technical support area of the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. Download the BIOS update and - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 114
on your hard drive in c:\hp\programs. Each application has its own folder that includes a file of instructions (readme.txt HP notebook PC, but the recovery program erases the hard drive in the process. Therefore, to reinstall specific applications, do not use the Recovery CD. 114 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 115
it, HP recommends that you back up your data and allow a qualified service person to do it. If you decide to remove the drive yourself, follow these instructions carefully. If you decide to remove the hard disk drive 1. Shut down the computer, unplug the AC adapter, and remove the battery. 2. Close - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 116
Solving Problems with Your Computer Removing and Reinstalling the Hard Disk Drive 5. Unscrew the four Phillips screws at the top of the keyboard. (They remain attached to the keyboard.) WARNING Handle the hard drive by its edges only, since static electricity can permanently damage computer parts. - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 117
Problems with Your Computer Removing and Reinstalling the Hard Disk Drive To install the hard disk drive again If you have removed the hard disk drive when you shipped the computer for service or for some other reason, here's how to install it again: 1. Unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 118
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Specifications and Regulatory Information Reference Guide 119 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 120
and Regulatory Information Hardware and Software Specifications Hardware and Software Specifications For the most up-to-date information on HP notebook PC specifications, go to the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. BIOS Setup utility options The pointing devices are not active - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 121
Specifications Television Type Base Memory Extended Memory CPU Serial Number notebook keyboard Fn key. Configures local bus IDE controller to enable primary channel (Primary), primary and secondary channel (Both), or neither (Disabled). Enables or disables floppy disk drive hardware to support SIR ( - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 122
Hardware and Software Specifications Base I/O address DMA channel Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address Interrupt DMA channel LCD Status Panel Display LCD Status Panel Date Format LCD Status Panel Time Format Security Menu User Password Is Supervisor Password Is Set User Password When IR port - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 123
or clears supervisor password. This password protects BIOS Setup settings. Sets whether a user password is required when the computer boots. Enabled Controls permission to boot system from floppy disk drive. Enabled Default Sets CPU high-speed/low-speed mode for AC and battery operation: boot - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 124
changed. Hardware specifications Dimensions Weight CPU Chip Set Main Memory Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive CD-ROM/DVD Display Video chip 13.03"x10.72"x1.59" (331x272.3x40.5mm) for 12.1"-14.1" 13.03"x10.72"x1.65" (331x272.3x42.0mm) for 15" 6.5lbs (3.0kg) with 12.1" TFT LCD/LiIon battery/FDD/CD - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 125
Hardware and Software Specifications PCMCIA Keyboard Pointing Device Audio CD Player Battery AC Adapter I/O Ports TI 1420 (two slots) HPC card 95 supporting one type III or two type II sockets PCI power management compliant ACPI 2.0 compliant PCI local bus specification Rev. 2.2 compliant 3.3V - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 126
Specifications color): power on green; standby amber Battery charging LED: charging amber; fully number, and time elapsed Backlight LEDs (green) for CD-Player buttons CD-Player on/off LED (green) 2 LEDs on RJ-45 connector 32/64/128MB PC-100 SODIMM: 3.3V, 144-pin, SDRAM SPR Mini-PCI modem, supporting - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 127
Regulatory Information Hardware and Software Specifications Simple Port Replicator Environment Standards Serial Parallel VGA USB x2 TV-out PS/2 x2 RJ-45 Audio line-in Audio microphone-in Audio headphone-out DC-in cycles Operating altitude: up to 3,000m (10,000 ft) PC99 ACPI Reference Guide 127 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 128
Specifications Software specifications Software 512KB flash BIOS ROM Standby to RAM/Disk Minimal APM 1.2 support Various hot keys for system control Password protection Autoconfiguration with Replicator PC99 ready with PnP Keyboard BIOS flashable ACPI 1.0b compatible Smart battery support - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 129
14 Internal hard disk drive (primary IDE controller) 15 Internal CD-ROM drive (secondary IDE controller) System Memory 00000 - 9FFFF System memory A0000 - BFFFF Video C0000 - CFFFF Video BIOS D0000 - DBFFF Free (valid uses: upper memory blocks (UMBs) or PC card memory windows) DC000 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 130
Information Hardware and Software Specifications 170-177 1F0-1F7 220-22F 376 378-37F 388-38B 3B0-3BB 3C0-3DF 3E0-3E1 3F0-3F5 3F6 3F7 3F8-3FF 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 System Input/Output Addresses (100-3FF) Internal CD-ROM drive (secondary IDE controller) Internal hard disk drive (primary IDE controller - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 131
about AT commands, S-registers, and selected result codes for the built-in modem, which is included with selected models of the HP notebook PC: • If your computer has a LAN port and a modem port, you have a 3Com modem. • If your computer has a modem port but no LAN port, you have an Ambit - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 132
Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Command H0 H1 I0 I1 I2 I3 the 4-digit product code Display the checksum Display the RAM test results Display the firmware version Display the current modem settings Display user profiles Display the product configuration Display - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 133
Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Command &$ &A0 &A1 &A2 &A3 &B0 &B1 &B2 &C0 &C1 &D0 &D1 &D2 &D3 &F0 &F1 &F2 &G0 &G1 Receive to DTE/RTS high Data Set Ready (DSR) is always on Data Set Ready (DSR) signals that the modem is ready to send data Reference Guide 133 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 134
user profile 1 to memory Store phone number (n= 0,1,2,3) Display phone number S-Registers (3Com) Register S0 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S15 S16 S18 Function (3Com) Number of rings before the modem auto-answers a call (0 means autoanswer is disabled and manual answer is in effect - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 135
Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Register S19 S21 S22 S23 S25 S27 S28 S29 S32 S33 S34 S38 Function (3Com) Duration for TONE BUSY NO ANSWER Range 0-255 0-255 0-127 0-127 0-255 Default 0 1 17 19 0 0 0-255 8 0-255 20 2 0 0 0-255 0 Reference Guide 135 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 136
the prestored checksum or if the prestored checksum value is FFh Report firmware revision, model, and interface type Report response programmed by OEM Report the country code parameter Report modem data pump model and code revision Report the DAA code Set low speaker volume Set low speaker volume - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 137
Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Command W1 W2 X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 Y0 Y1 Z0 Z1 &C0 &C1 &D0 &D1 &D2 &D3 &F0 &F1 &G0 &G1 &G2 & 39%/61% make/break Set 10 pps pulse dial with 33%/67% make/break Set 20 pps pulse dial with 39%/61% make/break Reference Guide 137 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 138
Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference as Talk/Data switch Select Hayes AutoSync mode Modem negotiates an error corrected link Select asynchronous operation only), 61=4800bps (V.34 only), 62=7200bps (V.34 only), 63=9600bps (V.34 only), 64=12000bps (V.34 only), 65=14400bps, - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 139
Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Command Function (Ambit) \K0,2,4 \K1 \K3 \K5 Enable Video Ready mode Download to flash memory at last sensed speed Download to flash memory at 38.4 kbps Download to flash memory at MNP 5 data compression Reference Guide 139 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 140
Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem tx level>] Disable MNP 10 extended services Enable MNP 10 extended services Disable MNP 10 extended services detection only Disable MNP 10-EC *Cn *NCn Display black-listed number Data calling tone selection Select country parameters 140 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 141
Specifications and Regulatory Information Modem Reference Information Register S16 S18 S19 S20 S21 S22 S23 S24 S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 ) 0 70 0 194 (C2h) 17 (11h) 19 (13h) 7 0 20 3 104 (68h) 195(C3h) 138 7 128 (40h) 0-255 10 (country dependent) 10 (country dependent) 0 Reference Guide 141 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 142
Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Safety Information Power Cords The power cord supplied with the notebook contact your local Hewlett-Packard dealer or sales office. Country Rated Voltage and Current HP Part Number Canada Mexico Philippines -8373 142 Reference Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 143
pack is suitable for use only with compatible HP notebook models. Check the "Support and Service" section of this Reference Guide for your local HP contact. • Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water. • Handle a damaged or leaking - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 144
the instructions carefully. • If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP representative-see the "Support and Service" section of this Reference Guide. • Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit. • Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam-do not disassemble the drive. CLASS - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 145
Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the HP notebook PC complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the computer not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 146
Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Responsible Party: Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: Notebook PC Model Number(s): OmniBook XE3, Pavilion N5D series Notebook PC (D is any digit 0-9) complies with Part Guide - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 147
Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information necessary to use the equipment on a different telephone network. For further product support, contact Hewlett-Packard at the phone numbers provided in your Reference Guide. Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval JATE approval number: - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 148
ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer's Name: Manufacturer's Address: Hewlett-Packard Company Hewlett-Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014, U.S.A. declares that the following product Product Name: Notebook PC Model Number(s): OmniBook XE3 - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 149
, 78 updating, 88, 113 bottom view, 15 C cable security lock, 38 Caps lock status light, 16 CD-ROM access light, 16 buttons, 17 drive location, 12 troubleshooting, 94 cleaning the notebook, 43 click buttons location, 12 computer support, 88 configuring BIOS, 78 modem, 57 connecting audio devices - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 150
port location, 14 troubleshooting, 106 password, 36 PC card inserting, 63 removing, 63 saving power, 51 slot location, 14 troubleshooting, 102 using, 63 performance troubleshooting, 103 phone line, connecting, 22 plug requirements, 142 pointing device 150 Reference Guide customizing, 32 location - HP OmniBook xe3-gc | HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 151
numbers, 89 support, 89 testing hardware, 110 TimTel, 55 top and right view, 12 touch pad, 42 configuring, 32 location, 12 settings, 32 troubleshooting, 98 using, 32 troubleshooting, 94 audio, 94 battery, 104 CD-ROM drive, 94 display, 95 DVD drive, 96 hard disk drive, 97 heat, 98 keyboard, 98 memory
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