HP OmniBook XT6050 User guide

HP Notebook PC
Startup Guide

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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 lightning.
• Do not use a telephone connection to report a gas leak 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 3 (EB, EF) ..................................... January 2002
This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook.........................................................................9
Taking Inventory ..........................................................................................................10
What’s in the box?..................................................................................................10
To find more information .......................................................................................11
Identifying Parts of the Computer................................................................................12
Front View..............................................................................................................12
Back View ..............................................................................................................13
Bottom View...........................................................................................................14
Status Lights ...........................................................................................................15
Setting Up Your Computer...........................................................................................17
Step 1: Install the battery ........................................................................................17
Step 2: Connect AC power .....................................................................................19
Step 3: Connect a phone line ..................................................................................20
Step 4: Turn on the computer .................................................................................21
Step 5: Set up Windows..........................................................................................21
Step 6: Register your notebook ..............................................................................22
What to do next.......................................................................................................23
To connect to the Internet.......................................................................................23
Basic Operation ................................................................................................................25
Operating Your Computer............................................................................................26
To turn the computer on and off.............................................................................26
To reset the computer .............................................................................................27
To change the boot device ......................................................................................28
To use the pointing devices ....................................................................................28
To use the Fn hot keys............................................................................................30
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC....................................................................31
Batteries and Power Management..................................................................................33
Using Battery Power.....................................................................................................34
To check battery status ...........................................................................................34
To respond to a low-battery warning......................................................................35
To recharge the battery ...........................................................................................35
Add-On Devices ................................................................................................................37
Using Plug-In Modules ................................................................................................38
To install hot-swap support (Windows 98) ............................................................38
To replace a plug-in module...................................................................................39
Installing Additional RAM...........................................................................................41
To install a RAM expansion module......................................................................41

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Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................................................43
To replace the hard disk drive ................................................................................43
Troubleshooting and Maintenance.................................................................................45
Troubleshooting Your Computer .................................................................................46
Display Problems....................................................................................................46
Hard Disk Drive Problems .....................................................................................47
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems...............................................................47
Performance Problems............................................................................................48
Power and Battery Problems ..................................................................................48
Startup Problems.....................................................................................................49
Testing the Hardware ...................................................................................................50
To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test....................................................................50
Configuring the Computer............................................................................................52
To run the BIOS Setup utility.................................................................................52
Reinstalling and Updating Software.............................................................................53
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk .............................................53
HP Support and Service ..................................................................................................55
Getting Assistance for Your Computer........................................................................56
To get help from the web........................................................................................56
To contact HP for support or service......................................................................56
To receive repair service.........................................................................................59
To prepare your computer for shipment.................................................................60
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement ............................................................61
Reference Information.....................................................................................................63
Hardware Specifications...............................................................................................64
Safety Information........................................................................................................68
Power Cords............................................................................................................68
Ergonomics.............................................................................................................69
Battery Safety .........................................................................................................69
Laser Safety ............................................................................................................70
LED Safety .............................................................................................................70
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation................................................................71
Regulatory Information ................................................................................................72
U.S.A. .....................................................................................................................72
Canada ....................................................................................................................73
European Union......................................................................................................74
Japan .......................................................................................................................75
Russia......................................................................................................................76
International............................................................................................................76
Index ..................................................................................................................................79

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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 notebook computer sets a new standard in personal computing.
Although compact and easy to carry, your computer is made with the quality and
attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard.
Your computer has several features that make it convenient to use:
• Two buttons provide convenient options for starting and stopping the computer.
• Volume controls are located within easy reach on the computer’s right side, and the
audio-off button and light let you cut off all sound quickly when needed.
• All cable connectors are near the back of the computer, keeping cables away from
your working area.
This manual shows how to set up and operate your computer, as well as what to do if you
run into trouble.
What’s in the box?
• HP notebook PC.
• Main battery (installed).
• CD-ROM, DVD, or similar drive module (installed).
• Floppy disk drive module (with certain models).
• AC adapter and power cord.
• Quick Start sheet.
• Startup Guide.
• Recovery CD, for restoring Windows and all software included with your computer.
• Microsoft Windows manual.
• CD with special software (for models with certain drive modules).
In addition, your HP notebook includes preinstalled software. (The exact software
installed depends on your particular notebook model.)

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Taking Inventory
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To find more information
The following table lists other sources of information about your computer and related
products.
Source Description and Location
Startup Guide This printed manual introduces your computer. It also contains setup instructions,
basic operation guidelines, troubleshooting information, and warranty information.
Online Reference
Guide
The full Reference Guide is shipped on the computer’s hard drive, and provides a
complete source for operating and maintaining the computer. Look in the online HP
Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library. For Windows XP, the HP Library is in
the Help and Support Center.
Online HP Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see the
HP Notes in the online HP Library, or on the Recovery CD in \hp\Library.
Microsoft Windows
manual
This is shipped with your computer and contains information about using the version
of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer.
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.
Corporate
Evaluator’s Guide
This provides information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as
how to configure your notebook computer in a corporate, networked environment.
Located at the HP Business Support Web site.

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Identifying Parts of the Computer
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Identifying Parts of the Computer
Front View
1. One-Touch buttons.
2. Sleep button. Suspends and resumes operation.
3. Keyboard status lights.
4. Power slide button. Turns the computer on and off.
5. Built-in microphone.
6. Pointing stick (on certain models).
7. Touch pad, click and scroll buttons, plus on-off
button (on certain models).
8. Main status lights (left to right): power mode, hard
disk activity, main battery, and secondary battery
(if supported).
9. Module eject latch.
10. Volume control.
11. Audio-off button and audio-off light.
12. Audio jacks (left to right): audio out (headphones),
external microphone, audio in (on certain models).
13. Infrared port.
14. S-video port (on certain models).
15. System-off switch.
16. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
17. Computer open/close latch.

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Back View
18. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y
adapter).
19. Two universal serial bus ports (USB).
20. Serial port (COM1). Use this port for a serial
mouse, modem, printer, or other serial device.
21. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel
printer or other parallel device, or to connect the
floppy disk drive externally.
22. External monitor port.
23. Docking port.
24. AC adapter jack.
25. Modem port (on certain models).
26. LAN port.
27. PC Card and CardBus slot.
28. Wireless on-off button and indicator light (on
certain models).

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Bottom View
29. Plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM or
DVD drive, floppy disk drive, secondary battery
(certain models), or other plug-in module.
30. Main battery.
31. Main battery latch.
32. Hard disk drive.
33. RAM cover.
34. Mini-PCI cover (no user parts inside).

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Status Lights
The computer includes a number of status lights that report power and battery status,
drive activity, and keyboard functions such as Caps Lock and Num Lock.
The following diagram shows the status lights on the front of the computer.
1. Power mode.
• On: the computer is on (even if the display is off).
• Blinking: the computer is in Standby mode.
• Off: the computer is off or in Hibernate mode.
2. Hard disk drive activity.
• On: computer is accessing the hard disk drive.
3. Main battery status.
• Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
• Blinking: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is missing or has a fault.
• Off: the AC adapter is not connected.
4. Secondary battery status. This light is not present on models that don’t support a
secondary battery.
• Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
• Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
• Blinking: the battery has a fault.
• Off: the AC adapter is not connected, a secondary battery is not installed, or the
battery is not charging.

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The keyboard status lights, located above the keyboard, indicate the states of the
keyboard locks.
1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.
2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the
embedded keypad.)
3. Keypad Lock. The embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on
for the numeric keys—otherwise, cursor control is active (as marked on an external
keyboard).
4. Scroll Lock. Scroll Lock is active.

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Setting Up Your Computer
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Setting Up Your Computer
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 31.
If you are using your notebook computer as your primary computer, or using it for
extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
HP docking accessories offer quick, easy connections to these devices. This can
reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See Working in Comfort in the online HP
Library.
When you set up your computer for the first time, you’ll install and charge the battery,
connect the AC adapter, turn on the computer, and run the Windows setup program.
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 computer is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you
should install it:
1. Turn the computer upside down.

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2. Insert the front (rounded) end of the battery into the battery compartment on the
bottom of the computer, and lower the back end in until it clicks into place.
To remove the battery
1. Before removing the battery, do one of the following:
• Shut down the computer or put it into Hibernate mode.
• Plug in the AC adapter.
2. Slide the battery’s release latch, then lift the battery out of its compartment.

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Step 2: Connect AC power
CAUTION Use only the HP AC adapter included with your computer (or other approved
adapter). Using any other AC adapter could damage the computer and may void
your warranty (see "Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement" on page 61).
• Plug in the AC adapter, and connect it to the AC adapter jack on the back of the
computer. The computer’s battery then starts charging.
While the battery is charging, you can continue with step 3.

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Step 3: Connect a phone line
If your computer does not include a built-in modem, you can skip this step. Also, if you
prefer, you can instead connect to a PC Card modem or an external modem.
1. Make sure the telephone line is an analog line, sometimes called a data line. (You
must not use a digital line.)
2. Connect the telephone cord into a telephone jack. If the plug on the phone cord
doesn’t fit the jack, you may need to use an adapter.
3. Plug the other end of the phone cord into the built-in modem.
For details about using the modem, including AT commands, see the online Reference
Guide.