HP 2000/5700 Using the System Configuration Utility, To run the SCU during reboot, System menu

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Using the System Configuration Utility

The System Configuration Utility (SCU) provides access to basic configuration settings. It is independent of the operating system.

To run the SCU during reboot

1.Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. If necessary, you can press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot.

2.During reboot, at the message “<F2> to enter System Configuration Utility,” press F2 to start the SCU.

3.The mouse is not active in the SCU. Press ALT to activate menus, and use arrow keys, spacebar, ENTER, and ESC to navigate and change settings. See the tables below for more information.

4.After you select the options you want, use the Exit menu to close the SCU. Certain settings require that you reboot the OmniBook before they take effect.

To run the SCU without rebooting

This method is not supported by certain operating systems, such as OS/2.

1.Save your data in any open applications.

2.Press Fn+F2 simultaneously to start the SCU.

3.The mouse is not active in the SCU. Press ALT to activate menus, and use arrow keys, spacebar, ENTER, and ESC to navigate and change settings. See the tables below for more information.

4.After you select the options you want, use the Exit menu to close the SCU. Certain settings require that you reboot the OmniBook before they take effect.

System menu
Date and Time	Sets the date and time.	Reboot required.
Boot Devices	Boot Device:	Reboot required.
	“FDD First” is the typical PC boot, where drive
	A is searched first for a system disk, then drive
	C.
	“HDD Only” boots the computer from drive C
	only. Provides protection from boot-sector virus.
	Boot Configuration:
	"Full" configures all devices at boot time.
	Compatible with a non-PnP operating system.
	"Boot devices only" configures all devices at
	boot time except PnP ISA cards set up as boot
	devices. Compatible with a PnP operating

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Contents HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide Windows for WorkgroupsManaging 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 To tilt the keyboard Using the OmniBook KeyboardTo use special features of the OmniBook 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 To save battery power Controlling Battery PowerTo respond to a low-battery warning 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 Page 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 eventTo run a program automatically Listing 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 OmniBook Tools To run OmniBook ToolsLibrary UninstallPassword Control menu, AboutTo run the SCU without rebooting Using the System Configuration UtilityTo run the SCU during reboot System menuDisks menu Power menu Input/Output menuExit menu System Resources System InterruptsSystem Memory System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FF DMA ChannelsPrinting Problems TroubleshootingSolving 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