HP omnibook OBXT1500 User manual

HP Notebook PC
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Important Safety Information
CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line
cord to connect a modem to the telephone wall jack.
When using your computer with a telephone connection, always follow basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
• Do not use this product with a telephone connection near water (for example, near a
bathtub, sink, swimming pool, or in a wet basement).
• Avoid using a telephone connection (other than a cordless type) during an electrical
storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lighting.
• Do not use a telephone connection of any type to report a gas leak while in the
vicinity of the leak.
• Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of
batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
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Edition History
Edition 1 ........................................... October 2001
Edition 2 ............................................ March 2002
This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook .....................................................................11
Taking Inventory.........................................................................................................12
What’s in the box? ................................................................................................12
To buy accessories ................................................................................................13
To find more information......................................................................................13
Identifying Parts of the Notebook...............................................................................14
Front view .............................................................................................................14
Back view..............................................................................................................15
Bottom view..........................................................................................................16
Status lights...........................................................................................................17
Multimedia buttons and status panel (selected models) ........................................19
Setting Up Your Notebook .........................................................................................20
Step 1: Install the battery.......................................................................................20
Step 2: Connect AC power....................................................................................22
Step 3: Connect a phone line.................................................................................23
Step 4: Turn on the notebook ................................................................................24
Step 5: Set up Windows ........................................................................................24
Step 6: Register your notebook .............................................................................25
To connect to the Internet......................................................................................25
Basic Operation ..............................................................................................................27
Operating Your Notebook...........................................................................................28
To turn the notebook on and off............................................................................28
To reset the notebook............................................................................................29
To change the boot device.....................................................................................30
To use the touch pad .............................................................................................30
To use the Fn hot keys ..........................................................................................32
To use the One-Touch buttons ..............................................................................33
To use the Windows and Applications keys..........................................................34
To use the embedded keypad ................................................................................34
To use the Alt GR key...........................................................................................35
To adjust the display .............................................................................................35
To adjust the volume.............................................................................................36
To mute the notebook............................................................................................37
To optimize video performance ............................................................................37
Securing Your Notebook ............................................................................................38
To set up password protection...............................................................................38
To lock your computer..........................................................................................39
To attach a security cable......................................................................................39
To protect against viruses......................................................................................40
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC ..................................................................41
Taking Care of Your Notebook ..................................................................................43
To protect your hard disk drive.............................................................................43

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To maintain your notebook ...................................................................................43
To safeguard your data..........................................................................................44
To extend the life of the display............................................................................44
To clean your notebook.........................................................................................44
Batteries and Power Management ................................................................................45
Managing Power Consumption...................................................................................46
How the notebook manages power automatically.................................................46
To manage power manually ..................................................................................48
Using Battery Power...................................................................................................49
To check battery status..........................................................................................49
To respond to a low-battery warning ....................................................................50
To recharge the battery..........................................................................................50
To replace the battery............................................................................................50
To get the most from your batteries ......................................................................51
To maximize processor speed ...............................................................................52
Modem and Network Connections................................................................................ 53
Using the Modem........................................................................................................54
To connect the modem..........................................................................................54
To connect to the Internet......................................................................................56
To disconnect from the Internet ............................................................................56
To dial in to a network ..........................................................................................57
To change your modem settings............................................................................57
To send and receive e-mail....................................................................................58
To send and receive faxes .....................................................................................59
Connecting to a LAN..................................................................................................60
To connect to a LAN.............................................................................................60
Making Wireless Network Connections (selected models) ........................................61
To prepare for wireless LAN connections.............................................................61
To turn wireless LAN communication on and off.................................................62
Making Wireless Bluetooth Connections (selected models).......................................64
To turn Bluetooth communication on and off.......................................................64
To prepare for Bluetooth connections...................................................................65
To work with Bluetooth devices ...........................................................................65
Add-On Devices .............................................................................................................. 67
Using Plug-In Modules...............................................................................................68
To replace a plug-in module..................................................................................68
To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................70
To play audio CDs ................................................................................................72
To use the status panel (selected models)..............................................................73
To play DVD movies ............................................................................................74
To create or copy CDs...........................................................................................75
Connecting PC Cards..................................................................................................76
To insert or remove a PC Card..............................................................................76

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Connecting SD Cards and MMC Cards......................................................................78
To insert or remove an SD Card or MMC Card....................................................78
Connecting External Devices......................................................................................80
To identify connectors for external devices ..........................................................80
To connect a printer or other parallel device.........................................................82
To connect an external keyboard or mouse...........................................................82
To connect a USB device......................................................................................82
To connect a USB floppy disk drive .....................................................................83
To connect an audio device...................................................................................83
To use an external monitor....................................................................................84
To use a TV set as a monitor.................................................................................85
To connect an infrared device (selected models) ..................................................87
To use the port replicator ......................................................................................88
To connect an IEEE 1394 device ..........................................................................89
Installing Additional RAM .........................................................................................90
To install a RAM expansion module.....................................................................90
To remove a RAM expansion module ..................................................................91
To replace the system RAM module.....................................................................92
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive...................................................................................95
To replace the hard disk drive...............................................................................95
To replace the hard disk drive holder....................................................................96
To prepare a new hard disk drive..........................................................................96
Troubleshooting and Maintenance................................................................................97
Troubleshooting Techniques.......................................................................................98
Getting Assistance for Your Notebook.......................................................................99
To get help from HP Instant Support ....................................................................99
Audio problems.....................................................................................................99
CD and DVD problems.......................................................................................100
Display problems ................................................................................................101
Floppy disk drive problems.................................................................................103
Hard disk drive problems.................................................................................... 103
Heat problems .....................................................................................................104
Infrared Problems................................................................................................104
Keyboard and pointing device problems.............................................................104
LAN problems.....................................................................................................106
Memory problems ...............................................................................................106
Modem problems ................................................................................................107
One-Touch button problems................................................................................110
Parallel and USB problems .................................................................................111
PC card (PCMCIA) problems .............................................................................112
Performance problems ........................................................................................113
Power and battery problems................................................................................114
Printing problems................................................................................................115
Startup Problems .................................................................................................116
Standby and resume problems.............................................................................117
Wireless Problems............................................................................................... 117

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Testing the Hardware................................................................................................119
To run the e–Diagtools diagnostic test................................................................119
Configuring the Notebook ........................................................................................121
To run the BIOS configuration utility .................................................................121
Reinstalling and Updating Software .........................................................................124
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk ..........................................124
To replace damaged Recovery CDs or DVDs .....................................................125
To update the notebook BIOS.............................................................................126
To update Windows drivers ................................................................................ 126
HP Support and Service............................................................................................... 127
Getting Assistance for Your Notebook.....................................................................128
To get help from the web .................................................................................... 128
To contact HP for support or service...................................................................129
To receive repair service .....................................................................................131
To prepare your notebook for shipment.............................................................. 132
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement .........................................................133
Reference Information ................................................................................................. 135
Hardware Specifications ........................................................................................... 136
Modem Reference Information.................................................................................139
Modem Reference (Ambit) ................................................................................. 139
Safety Information ....................................................................................................144
Power cords.........................................................................................................144
Ergonomics .........................................................................................................145
Battery safety ......................................................................................................145
Laser safety .........................................................................................................146
LED safety .......................................................................................................... 146
Exposure to radio frequency radiation ................................................................147
Regulatory Information.............................................................................................148
U.S.A...................................................................................................................148
Canada.................................................................................................................149
European Union ..................................................................................................149
International ........................................................................................................151
Index .............................................................................................................................. 153

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Getting Started with Your HP Notebook

Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
Taking Inventory
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Taking Inventory
Congratulations! Your HP notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing.
Although compact and easy to carry, your notebook is made with the quality and
attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard.
Your notebook has several features that make it convenient to use:
• The power button provides convenient options for starting and stopping the notebook.
• The notebook includes a variety of connectors—USB, parallel, TV out, and IEEE
1394—that enable you to use it with a wide range of printers, drives, audio
equipment, and other external devices.
In addition, most connectors are on or near the back of the notebook, keeping cables
away from your working area.
• Selected models feature convenient dedicated volume controls and a mute button
(with indicator) that lets you cut off all sound quickly when needed.
This manual shows how to set up and operate your notebook, as well as what to do if you
run into trouble.
What’s in the box?
Your notebook is shipped with these items:
• Battery (installed).
• Plug-in drive module: CD, DVD, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-RW combo.
• Weight-saving module for the notebook’s drive module bay, to reduce travel weight.
• AC adapter and power cord.
• Quick Start sheet.
• Startup Guide.
• Recovery CDs or DVDs, for restoring Windows and all software included with your
notebook.
• Microsoft Windows manual.
• Phone cord.
• USB-serial adapter.
In addition, your notebook includes a variety of preinstalled software. (The exact
software installed depends on your particular notebook model.)

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Taking Inventory
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To buy accessories
You can buy accessories for your notebook online. For the latest accessories and options,
visit the HP Notebook web site at www.hp.com/notebooks.
HP currently offers a wide variety of accessories, such as the following:
• Port replicator.
• External USB floppy disk drive.
• AC adapters.
• 8-cell LiIon enhanced battery.
• Additional RAM.
• Ethernet, modem, LAN, and wireless LAN cards.
To find more information
The following table lists other sources of information about your notebook and related
products.
Source Description and Location
Startup Guide This printed manual introduces your HP notebook computer, and contains setup
instructions, basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty
information.
Online Reference
Guide
The Reference Guide is shipped on the notebook’s hard drive, and provides a
complete source for operating and maintaining the notebook. Click Start, All
Programs, HP Library, HP Notebook Reference Guide, or look on the Recovery CD
or DVD in \hp\Library.
Online HP Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the
HP Notes—click Start, All Programs, HP Library, HP Notes, or look on the Recovery
CD or DVD in \hp\Library.
Microsoft Windows
manual
This is shipped with your notebook and contains information about using the version
of Microsoft Windows shipped with your notebook.
HP Notebook Web
Site
www.hp.com/notebooks.
www.europe.hp.com/notebooks (European mirror).
HP Business
Support Web Site
www.hp.com/go/bizsupport.

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Identifying Parts of the Notebook
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Identifying Parts of the Notebook
Front view
1. One-Touch buttons (programmable).
2. Power button.
3. Keyboard status lights: Caps Lock, Num Lock,
CD or DVD drive activity.
4. Touch pad/scroll pad on-off button (with on-off
indicators on either side).
5. Left and right click buttons.
6. Touch pad.
7. Scroll pad.
8. Volume controls (selected models).
9. Mute button and indicator light (selected models).
10. Removable DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive.
11. CD/DVD eject button.
12. Speaker (one on each side).
13. Latch.
14. Built-in microphone.

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Back view
15. AC adapter jack.
16. Parallel port (LPT1) (colored burgundy). Use this
port for a parallel printer or other parallel device.
17. External monitor (VGA) port (colored blue).
18. Universal serial bus (USB) ports (2).
19. S-video (TV out) port (colored yellow).
20. Reset switch.
21. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
22. LAN port and indicators.
23. Modem.
24. IEEE 1394 connector.
25. SD-MMC Card slot.
26. PC Card slot (Type II).
27. PC Card eject button.
28. Hard disk drive.
29. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (selected
models).
30. External microphone jack (colored pink).
31. Headphones jack (colored green).

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Bottom view
32. Infrared port (selected models).
33. Battery.
34. CD/DVD drive latch.
35. RAM cover.
36. Battery latch.
37. Docking port.
38. Mini-PCI cover (no user-replaceable parts inside).
39. Hard disk drive retaining screws.

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Status lights
The main status lights report power and battery status and drive activity.
1. Hard disk drive activity.
• On: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive.
2. Power mode.
• Green: the notebook is on (even if the display is off).
• Amber: the notebook is on standby.
• Off: the notebook is off or in hibernation.
3. Battery charge status.
• Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
• Red: the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault.
• Off: the AC adapter is not connected or the battery is missing.

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The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of keyboard
locks and the CD player.
1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.
2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the
embedded keypad.)
3. CD drive activity. The CD drive is active.

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Multimedia buttons and status panel (selected models)
1. MP3 player launch button.
2. Previous track.
3. Next track.
4. Status panel button.
5. Status panel.
6. Play/Pause.
7. Stop.
8. Multimedia power switch and indicator light—turns the CD player on and off. Works
only when the notebook is off, on standby, or in hibernation.

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Setting Up Your Notebook
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Setting Up Your Notebook
WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see “Working in
Comfort” in the online HP Library, or visit our ergonomics web site,
www.hp.com/ergo. For a summary about working with a notebook computer, see
“Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC” on page 41.
If you are using your notebook as your primary computer, or using it for extended
periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, 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 notebook for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the
battery, connect the AC adapter and a phone line, turn on the notebook, run the Windows
setup program, and register the notebook.
Step 1: Install the battery
WARNING Do not mutilate or puncture batteries. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, or they
can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Rechargeable batteries must
be recycled or disposed of properly.
Your notebook is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed,
install it as follows.