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

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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, etc.
	Sets date and time settings, and sets 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, the number of colors available, and
	other display options.
	Sets Windows color and desktop options.
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.
COM Ports	Sets serial and infrared port addresses and interrupts.
Printers	Sets printer options.
Card Slots	Starts the CardWizard application for managing PC cards.
Infrared Communications	Starts IrMonitor or sets when it starts. IrMonitor provides IrDA
	communications.
Input Devices
Pointing Devices	Sets pointing device or mouse settings.
Keyboard	Sets keyboard repeat settings.

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Contents HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide Windows for WorkgroupsManaging Battery Power Changing the Configuration HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide Using This Online ManualFinding More Information Page Getting Comfortable Identifying Parts of the OmniBookPage To adjust the display Adjusting the DisplayHint To clean the pointing device Using the Pointing DeviceTo use the pointing device Page To adjust the speaker volume Using SoundTo 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 To start the OmniBook Starting and Stopping 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 cardEnd popup Start popupAbout RAM Cards To remove a PC card Monitoring Battery Power Managing 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 Attaching a Security Cable Protecting Your OmniBookTo attach a security cable To set up password security Setting Up Password ProtectionTo record your name or other PC identification Hint To delete a password Type of Protection StepsProtecting Your Data To repair and clean up a diskTo delete a set of OmniBook files Page Using the Personal Information Applications To start Appointment Book Managing Your Time with 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 eventTo run a program automatically To start Phone Book Listing People in Phone BookTo add a person to the list Hints To search for a personTo start HP Calculator Getting Answers from HP Financial CalculatorTo perform a math function on one number To do simple arithmetic Page Changing the Configuration Other Using OmniBook Tools To run OmniBook ToolsUninstall PasswordLibrary Control menu, AboutUsing 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 Interrupts System ResourcesSystem Memory System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FF DMA ChannelsTroubleshooting Solving ProblemsPrinting Problems If a serial printer doesn’t printMemory Problems Pointing Device and Mouse ProblemsFile, Drive, and PC Card Problems Serial and Infrared Communications ProblemsSound Problems Display ProblemsPower Problems Lockup Problems Page Page Page Page Volume