HP Book 2000/5700 manual Using OmniBook Tools, To run OmniBook Tools

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Changing the Configuration

Using OmniBook Tools

Using OmniBook Tools

OmniBook Tools give you a convenient way in Windows for Workgroups to change the way your OmniBook looks and operates. For many settings, it’s an alternative to using the System Configuration Utility.

To run OmniBook Tools

1. In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in the Main

	group).
	2. Click the 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 OmniBook Tools.

Personalize		Lets you define four text strings for name, title, company, address, phone.
		Lets you set date, time, and international settings.

Display		OmniBook Display
		Sets whether the built-in display is on or off when an external display is present.
		Display Resolution
		Sets the number of dots used to display the entire screen image and the number of colors
		available—for the built-in display or a display connected to the VGA output.

Sound

Volume and Mixer		Opens the Volume-Mixer window for adjusting volume and balance.

Media Player		Starts the Windows Media Player application.

Sound Recorder		Starts the Windows Sound Recorder application.

Connections

Docking		“Docking Prompts” sets whether reminder messages appear when you dock or undock and whether
		a password is required to undock, if you have a password.

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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 buttonTo understand the status panel Keyboard statusData 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 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 install a printer To turn off the built-in displayTo connect a printer To connect an external mouse or keyboard To connect both a mouse and keyboardTo enable the Fn keys To connect a serial deviceTo 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 Using the System Configuration Utility To run the SCU during rebootTo 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 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