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system, which configures such cards.

 

"Auto-detect" performs a boot-device-only or

 

full configuration, depending on whether the

 

operating system last used was PnP or not.

 

Fast Boot. Skips the RAM test.

 

Enable SCSI BIOS. Enable only if drivers aren’t

 

available for the operating system.

 

Enable boot sector virus check. Avoids a

 

potential boot sector message during reboot.

Docking Messages

On or off. Provides prompts during docking and

 

undocking.

Passwords

 

Password options

“Administrator Password” sets whether PC ID

 

and SCU-type changes are protected by the

 

administrator password.

 

“User Password” sets whether a user password

 

is required when the computer turns on, before

 

undocking, or when making SCU-type changes.

 

“Disable hard disk drive lock” sets whether a

 

user password with turn-on security can secure

 

data on the hard disk if the disk is moved to

 

another computer.

Set Admin

The administrator password provides protection

password

equal to the user password plus PC ID and SCU

 

protection. The administrator password can be

 

used whenever the user password is requested,

 

such as when changing the user password.

Set User password

The user password protects user events

 

selected in Password Options, but doesn’t give

 

access to protected administrator options, such

 

as PC ID.

PC Identification

Four text strings for name, company, address,

 

phone, etc.

Internal Cache

Enables faster performance by using internal

 

processor memory.

External Cache

Enables faster performance by using external

 

cache memory.

Disks menu

 

Floppy Disk Drive

Specifies the type of floppy drive.

Hard Disk Drive

Specifies the type of hard disk for a

 

nonstandard hard disk.

Save required.

Immediate.

Immediate.

Immediate.

Immediate.

Reboot required.

Reboot required.

Reboot required.

Reboot required.

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Contents Windows HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s GuideManaging Battery Power Changing the Configuration Finding More Information Using This Online ManualHP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide Page Identifying Parts of the OmniBook Getting ComfortablePage Hint Adjusting the DisplayTo adjust the display To use the pointing device Using the Pointing DeviceTo clean the pointing device Page To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones Using SoundTo adjust the speaker volume To record and play sound To use special features of the OmniBook keyboard Using the OmniBook KeyboardTo tilt the keyboard Fn combination keysALT GR key To learn about Windows Learning About WindowsChecking the Status of the OmniBook Operating the OmniBookReminds you that the state To stop the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBookTo start the OmniBook Automatically turns off when you shut down Windows To reset and restart the OmniBook Hint To install the floppy drive Using Storage DevicesTo remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive To insert and eject a floppy disk To install the CD-ROM driveTo insert a PC card To insert and remove a CDAbout RAM Cards Start popupEnd popup To remove a PC card To get the battery status Managing Battery PowerMonitoring Battery Power Recharging and Replacing Batteries To recharge the battery or run on ac powerTo replace the battery To install a second battery To respond to a low-battery warning Controlling Battery PowerTo save battery power To change how power is managedPage To attach a security cable Protecting Your OmniBookAttaching a Security Cable To record your name or other PC identification Setting Up Password ProtectionTo set up password security Hint Type of Protection Steps To delete a passwordTo delete a set of OmniBook files To repair and clean up a diskProtecting Your Data Using the Personal Information Applications To view your appointments Managing Your Time with Appointment BookTo start Appointment Book To add a new event To change to a different day, month, or yearTo add a new appointment To run a program automatically To delete an appointment or eventTo add a person to the list Listing People in Phone BookTo start Phone Book To search for a person HintsTo perform a math function on one number Getting Answers from HP Financial CalculatorTo start HP Calculator To do simple arithmetic Page Changing the Configuration Other Setup Using HP User ToolsTo run HP User Tools InformationAdvanced To run the SCU during reboot Using the System Configuration UtilityTo run the SCU without rebooting System menuDisks menu Input/Output menu Power menuExit menu System Memory System ResourcesSystem Interrupts DMA Channels System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FFSolving Problems TroubleshootingPrinting Problems Hint If a serial printer doesn’t printPointing Device and Mouse Problems Memory ProblemsIf the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully from drive a File, Drive, and PC Card ProblemsIf drive C has problems If a PC card doesn’t work properly in a card slotSound Problems Serial and Infrared Communications ProblemsPower Problems Display ProblemsIf the OmniBook reboots every time you turn it on If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on with a fresh batteryIf the battery pack doesn’t charge or stops charging If your OmniBook password doesn’t workIf the OmniBook stops responding during startup Lockup ProblemsIf an application stops responding If a screen saver causes lockupPage Page Page Page Volume