HP Book vt6200 manual To check your Bios version do the following

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Installing Windows 2000

Installing Retail Windows 2000

Important

Before installing Windows 2000, please install the latest BIOS for your HP notebook.

 

To check your BIOS version do the following:

 

1.

Start the HP notebook.

 

2.

Press F2 to Enter setup when prompted.

 

3.

Check the BIOS Version in the upper left corner.

 

You can download the latest HP Notebook BIOS from http://www.hp.com/notebooks.

 

 

 

To prepare for software installation

Hewlett-Packard recommends that you repartition your hard disk before installing Windows 2000. This will add hard disk-based diagnostics to make support easier. Follow the instructions below to repartition your hard disk.

1. Connect the AC adapter to the notebook.

2. Insert the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the notebook.

3. Insert the bootable Recovery CD into the CD-ROM/DVD drive.

4. Reboot and press ESC when you see the HP Notebook logo.

5. Select CD-ROM DRIVE as the boot device.

6. Click 2 CONTINUE.

7. Click 2 ADVANCED.

8. Select your desired Hibernate Partition Size (0M is the preferred size for Windows 2000)

9. Check DO NOT LOAD OPERATING SYSTEM.

10. Select HIBERNATE PARTITION ONLY.

11. Click 1 CONTINUE.

12. Click OK.

13. Remove the Recovery CD from the CD-ROM/DVD drive.

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Contents Corporate Evaluator’s Guide HP Omnibook XT/VT6200 PCTechnology Code EG Corporate Evaluator’s Guide HP Software Product License Agreement Important Safety InformationMeets the requirements of ACA Technical Standard TS008 Corporate Evaluator’s Guide Edition History Page Contents Modem and Network Connections Batteries and Power ManagementAdd-On Devices Installing Windows XP Installing Windows 109Troubleshooting and Maintenance Reference Information HP Support and ServiceIndex 185 Getting Started with Your HP Notebook Taking Inventory What’s in the box?To buy accessories Source To find more informationDescription and Location Identifying Parts of the Computer Front ViewBack View Bottom View Power mode Main battery statusSecondary battery status Status LightsIdentifying Parts of the Computer Setting Up Your Computer Install the batteryTo remove the battery Computer. The computer’s battery then starts charging Statement onConnect a phone line Turn on the computer Set up WindowsHint What to do next Register your notebookTo connect to the Internet Basic Operation Operating Your Computer To turn the computer on and offTo reset the computer To use the pointing devices To change the boot deviceModel with pointing stick and touch pad Model with touch pad only Moving and selectingScrolling with the scroll button Disabling one pointing device model with pointing stickTo use the Fn hot keys This hot key Does thisTo use the One-Touch buttons To reprogram a One-Touch buttonTo use the embedded keypad To use the Windows and Applications keysThis key combination Does this To adjust the display Changing display settingsTo use the ALT GR key Changing the brightnessTo adjust the volume To prepare for the presentation To change computer settings for a presentationTo show the presentation To work with CDs and DVDs To set up password protection Bios Setup UtilitySecuring Your Computer Windows XPTo lock your computer To attach a security cableTo protect against viruses To set PC identification To lock the hard disk driveDisk drive Pavilion modelsWorking in Comfort with a Notebook PC Your Mobile Work EnvironmentUsing Your Mobile Computer To protect your hard disk drive Taking Care of Your ComputerTo maintain your computer To safeguard your data To extend the life of the displayTo clean your computer Batteries and Power Management How the computer manages power automatically Managing Power ConsumptionInformation that was not saved will be lost Unsaved data if the computer’s battery runs down completely Changing timeout settings and creating power schemesManaging CPU power To manage power manually Power mode Does this… Use when… To enter this mode… StandbyHibernate OffUsing Battery Power To check battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning To recharge the batteryTo use additional batteries To get the most from your batteriesTo maximize processor speed Modem and Network Connections Using the Modem To connect the modem Signing up with an Internet Service Provider Connecting to the InternetTo disconnect from the Internet To change your modem settingsTo dial in to a network To send and receive e-mail To start Outlook ExpressTo send an e-mail message To receive e-mail messagesTo set up for faxing To send and receive faxes WindowsTo send a fax To receive, view, and print faxesTo set up Fax Console To send and receive faxes Windows XPTo start Fax Console To receive faxesConnecting to a LAN To connect to a LANTo prepare for connections Windows Making Wireless ConnectionsComputer-to-Computer Connection AdHoc LAN Connection Infrastructure Connecting to an Existing Wireless Network To prepare for connections Windows XPTo turn wireless communication on and off Creating a New Computer-to-Computer Network AdHocTurning on communication and making a connection Turning off communication and ending a connectionAdd-On Devices To replace a plug-in module Using Plug-In ModulesPlug-in module on page 72. Otherwise, you could lose data Using Plug-In Modules To insert or remove a CD or DVD To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel portComputer could stop responding and you could lose data To play DVD movies To create or copy CDs To insert or remove a PC Card Connecting PC CardsInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Lose dataConnecting External Devices To identify connectors for external devicesTo connect an external keyboard or mouse To connect a printer or other parallel deviceTo connect a USB device To connect an audio device Connecting an external monitorTo use an external monitor Switching the display to the external monitor Adjusting monitor resolution and other settingsUsing dual display mode Windows XP To use a TV set as a monitorChanging display actions To connect a TV setTo connect a serial device To connect an infrared deviceTo activate the TV display To play DVD movies on the TVUsing the infrared port To use a docking productDisabling the infrared port Printing to an infrared printerInstalling a docking tray Docking the computerConnecting External Devices Undocking the computer Installing Additional RAM To install a RAM expansion moduleTo remove a RAM expansion module Installing Additional RAM Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk driveTo replace the hard disk drive holder To prepare a new hard disk drive Installing Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP Requirements\HP\DRIVERS\VIDEO To prepare for software installation To install retail Windows XPInstalling Retail Windows XP Installing Retail Windows XP To install the AGP video driver ALi To install the video drivers ATI Radeon SeriesTo install the audio drivers ALi M5451 To install the wired 10/100 LAN drivers RealTek To install the touchpad drivers SynapticsTo install the wireless LAN drivers Actiontec To install the Lucent modem drivers To install the ESS modem driversTo install the infrared driver To install the HP Notebook utilities driver To install the HP One-Touch software To install the HP Desktop Zoom utility To configure power managementInstalling Retail Windows XP Page Installing Windows Installing Retail Windows \HP\DRIVER\SPEEDSTP To check your Bios version do the following To install retail Windows To update the operating system To install the video driver ATI Mobility RadeonTo install the audio driver ALi M5451 To install the AGP driver ALiTo install the touchpad driver Synaptics To install the wireless LAN driver ActionTec To install wired 10/100 LAN RealTekTo install the ESS modem To install the Lucent modem To install the Speedstep driver Intel START/SETTINGS/CONTROL PANEL/ADD NEW HardwareTo install the HP One-Touch driver To install the USB floppy driver Installing Retail Windows Page Troubleshooting and Maintenance Audio Problems Troubleshooting Your ComputerIf no sound is audible CD-ROM and DVD Problems If you can’t boot from a CD or DVD in the CD/DVD driveIf sound does not record If a DVD plays erraticallyIf you get a Region Code error when playing a DVD movie If a DVD movie stops playing in the middleIf the computer cannot read a CD or DVD If a DVD movie doesn’t fill the screenDisplay Problems If one or more display pixels look bad Docking Problems Hard Disk Drive ProblemsHeat Problems Infrared ProblemsKeyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to controlIf the touch pad or pointing stick doesn’t work If the touch pad moves the pointer or cursor while you typeIf you can’t type the euro symbol If you can’t update or reinstall One-Touch softwareIf a PS/2 scroll mouse doesn’t work If the embedded numeric keypad doesn’t workLAN Problems If the built-in network adapter doesn’t connect to the LANIf you can’t log in to Netware servers If a network connection responds slowlyMemory Problems Modem ProblemsIf the modem doesn’t dial or no dial tone is detected If the modem dials incorrectlyIf the modem dials but doesn’t connect If the modem isn’t detectedIf the modem causes an Error message If the modem dials but you can’t hear itIf the modem connects, but transferred data is bad If the modem doesn’t faxPC Card Pcmcia Problems If the notebook doesn’t recognize a PC CardIf an I/O card stops communicating properly If a PC card modem is not workingIf the computer pauses or runs sluggishly Performance ProblemsIf the computer stops responding Power and Battery Problems If the computer doesn’t suspend to Standby mode as expected If the Time Remaining for the battery is not correctIf the computer doesn’t automatically hibernate as expected Printing Problems Serial, Parallel, and USB ProblemsIf a serial modem doesn’t work properly If the serial or parallel port is not workingStartup Problems If the computer doesn’t respond when you turn it onIf the computer won’t boot from battery power If the USB port is not workingWireless Problems If the computer won’t boot from the floppy disk driveIf the computer stops responding after booting If you have problems with wireless communicationIf the wireless link icon in the taskbar is red You can connect, but the network is slowTesting the Hardware To run the e-Diagtools diagnostic testEnter Configuring the Computer To run the Bios Setup utilitySetting DefaultMain Menu DescriptionSystem Devices Menu Power Menu Security MenuBoot Menu Exit MenuTo set up TopTools Reinstalling and Updating Software To recover the factory installation of your hard diskTo create a boot disk Windows To replace a damaged Recovery CDTo update the Bios To update Windows driversPC Identification and Bios passwords Appear. Once the update process begins, do not interrupt itHP Support and Service To contact HP for support or service Getting Assistance for Your ComputerTo get help from the Web HP will not be able to help with questions aboutPavilion models Omnibook modelsNorth America Latin AmericaEurope Asia/AustraliaTo receive repair service To prepare your computer for shipment Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Duration of Limited Warranty ProductReference Information Hardware Specifications Input/Output Expandability Security Features Wireless LANKeyboard and Pointing Devices Environmental Limits Major ICs AT Commands Ambit Command Function Ambit Basic and Extended AT CommandsModem Reference Information Modem Reference AmbitCommand FAX Class Register Registers AmbitRange/units Selected Result Codes Ambit Code MeaningSafety Information Power CordsCountry or Region Rated Voltage and CurrentErgonomics Battery Safety Laser Safety LED SafetyExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Regulatory Information Connections to Peripheral DevicesCanada Declaration of Conformity U.S.AResponsible Party Trade nameEuropean Union Regulatory Information Japan Japan Telecommunications ApprovalRussia International EMC Index Corporate Evaluator’s Guide Ntsc USB Corporate Evaluator’s Guide
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