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Changing the Configuration

Using HP User Tools

Using HP User Tools

HP User Tools give you a convenient way in Windows 95 to change the way your

OmniBook looks and operates. For many settings, it’s an alternative to using the

System Configuration Utility.

To run HP User Tools

1.Click Start, HP User Tools.

2.Click the tabs and buttons for the changes you want to make. You’re prompted if you need to reboot the computer. Click Help or see the table below for more information.

3.After you make the changes, exit HP User Tools.

Information 1

Opens the OmniBook User’s Guide and other online sources of information.

 

 

Information 2

Shows the HP software license agreement, and shows the BIOS version and the amount of system memory.

 

 

Setup

 

 

 

OmniBook

Display

 

Sets whether the built-in display is on or off when an external display is present.

 

Password

 

“Set User Password.” The user password doesn’t give access to protected administrator options.

 

“User Password Required” sets whether a password is required when the computer starts, before

 

undocking, or when changing OmniBook settings such as those in the SCU.

 

“Set Admin Password.” The administrator password provides protection equal to the user password plus PC

 

ID and OmniBook setting protection. The administrator password can be used whenever the user password

 

is requested, such as when changing the user password.

 

“Admin Password Required” sets whether PC ID and OmniBook setting changes are protected by the

 

administrator password.

 

Power

 

“Options for Battery Power” balances the tradeoffs between power savings and performance speed while

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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 buttonKeyboard status To understand the status panelData storage 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 Check OmniBook Notes Where to Go from HereSee the Online Documentation 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 driveWindows To install the hard disk driveTo find the system software version and memory size 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 turn off the built-in display To install a printerTo connect a printer To connect an external mouse or keyboard To connect both a mouse and keyboardTo connect a serial device To enable the Fn keysTo view or change serial port assignments 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 during reboot Using the System Configuration UtilityTo run the SCU without rebooting Boot Device Set User password Saving is active regardless of this setting Page Troubleshooting Suggestions in this chapter for getting back on track If the OmniBook stops responding Solving Basic ProblemsIf the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on 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