HP OmniBook XT6050 User manual

HP Omnibook XT6050
Technology Code EF
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Notice
Technology Code EF This guide focuses on the Omnibook XT6050, technology code EF—even though user
information is also included for the Omnibook 6100, technolofy code EB. The
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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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if a Certificate of Authenticity (“COA”) label corresponding to your Microsoft operating
system is provided with your PC. The COA label can usually be found on the bottom of
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or is missing, contact your HP reseller for details.
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Edition History
Edition 1 (EF) ........................................ January 2002
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Contents
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook .....................................................................12
Taking Inventory.........................................................................................................13
What’s in the box? ................................................................................................13
To buy accessories ................................................................................................14
To find more information......................................................................................15
Identifying Parts of the Computer...............................................................................16
Front View ............................................................................................................16
Back View.............................................................................................................17
Bottom View.........................................................................................................18
Status Lights..........................................................................................................19
Setting Up Your Computer .........................................................................................21
Step 1: Install the battery.......................................................................................21
Step 2: Connect AC power....................................................................................23
Step 3: Connect a phone line.................................................................................24
Step 4: Turn on the computer................................................................................25
Step 5: Set up Windows ........................................................................................25
Step 6: Register your notebook .............................................................................26
What to do next.....................................................................................................27
To connect to the Internet......................................................................................27
Basic Operation ..............................................................................................................29
Operating Your Computer ..........................................................................................30
To turn the computer on and off............................................................................30
To reset the computer............................................................................................31
To change the boot device.....................................................................................32
To use the pointing devices...................................................................................32
To use the Fn hot keys ..........................................................................................35
To use the One-Touch buttons ..............................................................................36
To use the Windows and Applications keys..........................................................37
To use the embedded keypad ................................................................................37
To use the ALT GR key........................................................................................38
To adjust the display .............................................................................................38
To adjust the volume.............................................................................................39
To change computer settings for a presentation....................................................40
To work with CDs and DVDs ...............................................................................41
Securing Your Computer ............................................................................................ 42
To set up password protection...............................................................................42
To attach a security cable......................................................................................43
To protect against viruses......................................................................................44
To set PC identification.........................................................................................44
To lock the hard disk drive....................................................................................45
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC ..................................................................46

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Taking Care of Your Computer ..................................................................................48
To protect your hard disk drive.............................................................................48
To maintain your computer...................................................................................48
To safeguard your data..........................................................................................49
To extend the life of the display............................................................................49
To clean your computer.........................................................................................50
Batteries and Power Management ................................................................................51
Managing Power Consumption...................................................................................52
How the computer manages power automatically.................................................52
To manage power manually ..................................................................................54
Using Battery Power...................................................................................................55
To check battery status..........................................................................................55
To respond to a low-battery warning ....................................................................56
To recharge the battery..........................................................................................56
To use additional batteries.....................................................................................57
To get the most from your batteries ......................................................................57
To maximize processor speed ...............................................................................58
Modem and Network Connections................................................................................ 59
Using the Modem........................................................................................................60
To connect the modem..........................................................................................60
To connect to the Internet......................................................................................62
To disconnect from the Internet ............................................................................62
To dial in to a network ..........................................................................................63
To change your modem settings............................................................................63
To send and receive e-mail....................................................................................64
To send and receive faxes (Windows 98)..............................................................65
To send and receive faxes (Windows 2000)..........................................................66
To send and receive faxes (Windows XP) ............................................................67
Connecting to a LAN..................................................................................................68
To connect to a LAN.............................................................................................68
Making Wireless Connections ....................................................................................69
To prepare for connections (Windows 98 or 2000)...............................................69
To prepare for connections (Windows XP)...........................................................71
To turn wireless communication on and off..........................................................72
Add-On Devices .............................................................................................................. 75
Using Plug-In Modules...............................................................................................76
To install hot-swap support (Windows 98) ...........................................................76
To replace a plug-in module..................................................................................76
To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port.............................................79
To insert or remove a CD or DVD........................................................................79
To play DVD movies ............................................................................................80
To create or copy CDs...........................................................................................81

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Connecting PC Cards..................................................................................................82
To insert or remove a PC Card..............................................................................82
Connecting External Devices......................................................................................84
To identify connectors for external devices ..........................................................84
To connect a printer or other parallel device.........................................................85
To connect an external keyboard or mouse...........................................................85
To connect a USB device......................................................................................85
To connect an audio device...................................................................................86
To use an external monitor....................................................................................86
To use a TV set as a monitor.................................................................................89
To connect a serial device .....................................................................................89
To connect an infrared device ...............................................................................90
To use a docking product ......................................................................................91
Installing Additional RAM .........................................................................................94
To install a RAM expansion module.....................................................................94
To remove a RAM expansion module ..................................................................96
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive...................................................................................97
To replace the hard disk drive...............................................................................97
To replace the hard disk drive holder....................................................................98
To prepare a new hard disk drive..........................................................................99
Installing Windows XP................................................................................................. 101
Installing Retail Windows XP...................................................................................102
Requirements ......................................................................................................102
To prepare for software installation ....................................................................103
To install Windows XP non-Hewlett Packard OEM...........................................104
To install video support (Intel 830MG Series).................................................... 106
To install touchpad support (Synaptics)..............................................................107
To install Wireless LAN support (Actiontech) ...................................................107
To install HP Configuration Interface (HPCI) ....................................................107
Installing Windows 2000.............................................................................................. 109
Installing Retail Windows 2000................................................................................110
Requirements ......................................................................................................110
To prepare for software installation ....................................................................111
To install Windows 2000 ....................................................................................112
To install chipset support (Intel 830 series) ........................................................ 114
To install video support (Intel 830 Series) ..........................................................114
To install audio support (Intel AC’97 series)......................................................114
To install touchpad support (Synaptics)..............................................................115
To install LAN support (RealTek) ......................................................................115
To install ESS modem support............................................................................116
To install Lucent Win modem support................................................................116
To install infrared support...................................................................................116
To install Intel® Speedstep™ Technology Applet .............................................117
To install HP Configuration Interface (HPCI) ....................................................118

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To install USB floppy support ............................................................................119
To install Wireless LAN support (ActionTech) ..................................................119
To configure power management........................................................................120
Troubleshooting and Maintenance..............................................................................123
Troubleshooting Your Computer..............................................................................124
Audio Problems...................................................................................................124
CD-ROM and DVD Problems ............................................................................ 125
Display Problems ................................................................................................127
Docking Problems...............................................................................................129
Hard Disk Drive Problems..................................................................................130
Heat Problems .....................................................................................................130
Infrared Problems................................................................................................131
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ...........................................................131
LAN problems.....................................................................................................133
Memory Problems...............................................................................................134
Modem Problems ................................................................................................135
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems ............................................................................137
Performance Problems ........................................................................................139
Power and Battery Problems...............................................................................140
Printing Problems................................................................................................142
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems.....................................................................143
Startup Problems .................................................................................................145
Wireless Problems............................................................................................... 146
Testing the Hardware................................................................................................147
To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic test.................................................................147
Configuring the Computer ........................................................................................149
To run the BIOS Setup utility .............................................................................149
To set up TopTools .............................................................................................155
Reinstalling and Updating Software .........................................................................156
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk ..........................................156
To create a boot disk (Windows 98 or 2000) ...................................................... 157
To replace a damaged Recovery CD...................................................................157
To update the BIOS............................................................................................. 158
To update Windows drivers ................................................................................ 158
HP Support and Service............................................................................................... 159
Getting Assistance for Your Computer.....................................................................160
To get help from the web .................................................................................... 160
To contact HP for support or service...................................................................160
To receive repair service .....................................................................................163
To prepare your computer for shipment.............................................................. 164
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement .........................................................165