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6.Changing the Configuration

∙Using HP User Tools.

∙Using the System Configuration Utility.

∙System Resources.

You can use the System Configuration Utility (SCU) or the Tools application to change OmniBook configuration settings. The SCU provides more options for certain settings.

The following chart summarizes the OmniBook settings you can change. See the sections of this chapter for details. To change any settings not accessible using this software, try using Windows Control Panel.

Settings	HP User Tools	SCU
Display, keyboard, pointer
Display resolution	x
Display switching	x	x
Keyboard setup		x
External keyboard setup		x
External pointer setup		x
Power management
Power, timeout setup	x	x
Advanced power setup		x
Battery charging		x
Connections
Printer setup	x
PC card setup	x
COM port setup		x
Printer port setup		x
SCSI BIOS setup		x
Security
Password setup	x	x
PC identification	x	x
Hard disk security		x

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Contents HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide WindowsManaging Battery Power Changing the Configuration Using This Online Manual HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s GuideFinding More Information Page Getting Comfortable Identifying Parts of the OmniBookPage Adjusting the Display To adjust the displayHint Using the Pointing Device To clean the pointing deviceTo use the pointing device Page Using Sound To adjust the speaker volumeTo connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones To record and play sound Using the OmniBook Keyboard To use special features of the OmniBook keyboardTo tilt the keyboard Fn combination keysALT GR key Learning About Windows To learn about WindowsOperating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBookReminds you that the state Starting and Stopping the OmniBook To start the OmniBookTo stop the OmniBook Automatically turns off when you shut down Windows To reset and restart the OmniBook Hint Using Storage Devices To install the floppy driveTo remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive To install the CD-ROM drive To insert and eject a floppy diskTo insert and remove a CD To insert a PC cardStart popup End popupAbout RAM Cards To remove a PC card Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery PowerTo get the battery status To recharge the battery or run on ac power Recharging and Replacing BatteriesTo replace the battery To install a second battery Controlling Battery Power To respond to a low-battery warningTo save battery power To change how power is managedPage Protecting Your OmniBook Attaching a Security CableTo attach a security cable Setting Up Password Protection To set up password securityTo record your name or other PC identification Hint To delete a password Type of Protection StepsTo repair and clean up a disk Protecting Your DataTo delete a set of OmniBook files Using the Personal Information Applications Managing Your Time with Appointment Book To start Appointment BookTo view your appointments To change to a different day, month, or year To add a new appointmentTo add a new event To delete an appointment or event To run a program automaticallyListing People in Phone Book To start Phone BookTo add a person to the list Hints To search for a personGetting Answers from HP Financial Calculator To start HP CalculatorTo perform a math function on one number To do simple arithmetic Page Changing the Configuration Other Using HP User Tools SetupTo run HP User Tools InformationAdvanced Using the System Configuration Utility To run the SCU during rebootTo run the SCU without rebooting System menuDisks menu Power menu Input/Output menuExit menu System Resources System InterruptsSystem Memory System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FF DMA ChannelsTroubleshooting Solving ProblemsPrinting Problems Hint If a serial printer doesn’t printMemory Problems Pointing Device and Mouse ProblemsFile, Drive, and PC Card Problems If the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully from drive aIf drive C has problems If a PC card doesn’t work properly in a card slotSerial and Infrared Communications Problems Sound ProblemsDisplay Problems Power ProblemsIf the OmniBook doesn’t turn on with a fresh battery If the OmniBook reboots every time you turn it onIf the battery pack doesn’t charge or stops charging If your OmniBook password doesn’t workLockup Problems If the OmniBook stops responding during startupIf an application stops responding If a screen saver causes lockupPage Page Page Page Volume