HP Book 2000/5700 manual Reinstalling Windows, To reinstall Windows

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Installing an Operating System

Reinstalling Windows 95

Reinstalling Windows 95

The following procedure describes how to reinstall the Windows 95 operating system that came with your OmniBook. These steps will format the hard drive. Back up any files you would like to save before reinstalling Windows 95.

The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour. To recover your Windows 95 operating system, you’ll need a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, the Recovery CD, and the Support Utility disk.

To reinstall Windows 95

1.If you have an internal CD -ROM drive , connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook’s parallel port and install the CD-ROM drive in the OmniBook.

–or–

If you have a SCSI CD -ROM drive and a docking system , connect the SCSI CD-ROM drive to the docking system and install the floppy disk drive in the OmniBook.

–or–

If you have a PC card or Parallel Port CD -ROM drive , connect the PC card or Parallel CD-ROM drive and install the floppy disk drive in the OmniBook. See “To set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive” on page 3-15.

2.Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

3.Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.

4.Insert the Support Utility disk in the floppy disk drive.

5.Reset the OmniBook.

The DOS 6.22 Startup menu appears.

6.Click option 2:

Recover Windows 95 from OmniBook Recovery CD

7.Click the type of CD-ROM drive you’re using—internal OmniBook, SCSI with docking system, or PC card or parallel port.

8.Follow the setup instructions on the screen.

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Contents OmniBook 2000/5700 Installation and Setup Guide Page HP Software Product License Agreement Edition History Contents Changing the Configuration Expanding the OmniBookSpecifications and Regulatory Information Page Starting Out with Your OmniBook Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook To set up the OmniBookTo select one of the factory-installed operating systems If you’re installing Windows for Workgroups Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook Getting Comfortable Tour of the OmniBook To adjust the display To use the pointing deviceTo adjust the OmniBook keyboard Special features of the OmniBook keyboardTo adjust the speaker volume To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphonesTo start the OmniBook To stop the OmniBookOff button Power States after Stopping the OmniBook Effects of Stopping the OmniBookStarting Out with Your OmniBook Tour of the OmniBook To reset and restart the OmniBook Reset buttonData storage status To understand the status panelKeyboard status Power status To attach a security cableUsing OmniBook Accessories To remove accessories from the OmniBook To install the floppy disk drive Parallel portTo insert and eject a floppy disk To install the CD-ROM drive CD disk indicator To insert and remove a CDTo use the CD-ROM drive safely To replace the battery Fully charged batteryTo install a high-capacity battery High-capacity batteryTo handle and store the battery safely To maintain and preserve battery lifeTo insert a PC card To remove a PC card Where to Go from Here See the Online DocumentationCheck OmniBook Notes Visit Our Web sitePage Installing an Operating System Installing an Operating System What the Recovery CD Contains With the Support Utilities diskReinstalling Windows To reinstall WindowsInstalling an Operating System Reinstalling Windows Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups To reinstall Windows for WorkgroupsTo make DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups disks To install Windows for Workgroups drivers Installing Windows NT or OS/2 Warp To install Windows NT or OS/2 WarpInstalling HP Applications To install HP software programsExpanding the OmniBook Expanding the OmniBook Replacing Hardware To remove the hard disk driveTo install the hard disk drive To find the system software version and memory sizeWindows Windows for WorkgroupsTo add memory to the OmniBook Expanding the OmniBook Replacing Hardware Connecting Devices To adjust the display type To connect an external monitorTo connect a printer To install a printerTo turn off the built-in display To connect an external mouse or keyboard To connect both a mouse and keyboardTo view or change serial port assignments To enable the Fn keysTo connect a serial device To specify serial port settings To connect a parallel device To view or change parallel port assignmentsTo make an infrared connection To print on an infrared printerTo set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive What you’ll need from your CD-ROM manufacturerPage Changing the Configuration Changing the Configuration Changing the Configuration Using HP User Tools To run HP User ToolsChanging the Configuration Using HP User Tools Using OmniBook Tools To run OmniBook ToolsOptions for Battery Power To run the SCU without rebooting Using the System Configuration UtilityTo run the SCU during reboot Boot Device Set User password Saving is active regardless of this setting Page Troubleshooting Suggestions in this chapter for getting back on track Solving Basic Problems If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns onIf the OmniBook stops responding If the OmniBook doesn’t respond at turn-onIf the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully If your system password doesn’t work If the screen is difficult to readPage Specifications and Regulatory Information Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Infrared one 4-Mbps bi-directional IrDA portSoftware System Resources MidiDMA Channels Safety Information Power Cord, Plug, and Voltage RequirementsBattery Safety Laser Safety LED SafetyWorking in Comfort Regulatory Information Connections to Peripheral DevicesCanada JapanEurope EMCIndex Index-2 Index-3
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