Recovering Software | HP 900 specification

Troubleshooting

Recovering Software

Recovering Software

You can use the OmniBook Recovery CD to reinstall the original factory software on your hard disk drive.

If you need to configure a custom system, you can get OmniBook-specific drivers from these locations:

	∙ On the Recovery CD ROM, under \Omnibook\Drivers.
	∙ On the OmniBook hard drive under C:\Omnibook\Drivers.
	∙ On the HP Customer Care website at http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html.
	This website contains the latest updates of software drivers.
	Detailed instructions for installing the drivers are contained in the Drivers\Readme file.

Note	You’ll find drivers for the operating system that was shipped with your OmniBook on
	the hard drive and on the Recovery CD. If you want drivers for a different operating
	system, see the HP Customer Care website.

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HP 900 manual Recovering Software

Contents

HP OmniBook Reference Guide Reference Guide HP Software Product License Agreement Edition History Contents Expanding the OmniBook Managing Battery Power Configuring the OmniBook TroubleshootingSupport and Service Index Specifications and Regulatory Information 127 Introducing the OmniBook Getting More Information SourceDescription and Location Included in the OmniBook box Taking Inventory To buy OmniBook accessories OmniBook-Front View OmniBook Features OmniBook-Side View OmniBook-External Module Bay OmniBook-Back View Setting Up for the First Time To set up the OmniBook and WindowsWarranty. Refer to the warranty statement for your product Windows NT Year To connect the floppy disk drive Operating the OmniBook To start and stop the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook Hint To reset the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook To check power status and drive activity To check the keyboard status Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Windows To use the built-in pointing devices Disable the pointing stick Install touch pad supportTo activate full touch pad capabilities Enable the pointing stick To configure pointing devicesInstall pointing stick support To activate full pointing stick capabilities To disable the touch pad or pointing stick Using the OmniBook Display To adjust the display brightnessTo extend the life of the display To suspend the OmniBook when closing the display To adjust the volume Adjusting the Audio SystemOn the Keyboard Windows To use the Fn hot keys Using the OmniBook KeyboardOmniBook Library These keys Do this To use the embedded keypad To use the Windows keys To use the ALT GR key What is RSI? Working in ComfortAbout Repetitive Strain Injury What causes RSI? What can I do to avoid RSI?What if I experience discomfort? Your Chair Preparing Your Work Environment Your Work Posture Your Work Surface Your HP Monitor Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment Working in Comfort Monitor Use Specifications Document HoldersYour HP Keyboard Mice and Other Input Devices Working in Comfort Comfort and Safety Checklist Headphones and SpeakersGeneral Overall Using Your Mobile Computer Your HP OmniBook ComputerPreparing Your Mobile Work Environment Working in Comfort Protect your OmniBook from damage Taking Care of Your OmniBookProtect your hard disk drive from damage Protect your work Managing Battery Power How Power is Managed To install APM for Windows NT Monitoring Battery Power On the Battery To check the battery statusFrom the Windows Taskbar From Windows Control Panel To recharge a battery To respond to a low-battery warning Battery life Charging timeOptimum Charging Adapter To replace the battery Safety on To save battery power Conserving Battery Power Windows 95, 98, or NT To set power time-outs To get the most from your battery Page Expanding the OmniBook Using the External Module Bay To install hot-swap supportAction, you could lose data Otherwise, you could lose data To remove or install the bay or module Installing To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port To identify connectors for external devices Connecting External Devices To enable the built-in and external displays To change display settings in the Bios Setup utilityTo connect an external monitor To use an external monitor To connect a printer To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse To connect a serial mouse To connect a serial deviceTo connect USB devices For Windows 95, 98, or NT To connect audio devices To make an infrared connection Windows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communicationPrinting to an Infrared Printer Transferring Files with an Infrared Connection To insert and remove a PC Card Using PC Cards Using PC Cards To install a docking tray Using Docking Products To dock the OmniBook To undock the OmniBook To replace the hard disk drive Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive holder Installing a RAM Expansion Module Steps Forward onto the front of the case To remove a RAM expansion module Page Configuring the OmniBook To run the Bios Setup utility Using Bios Setup Default SettingMain Menu Description System Devices Menu Security Menu Power Menu Exit Menu Boot Menu To install TopTools Using TopToolsTo run TopTools To get more information about TopTools To set or change an OmniBook password Configuring Security Options To install the VirusScan utility To delete an OmniBook password To set PC identification To attach a security cable Disk drive To enable hard disk drive lock Troubleshooting Accessory Problems Solving ProblemsIf you can’t boot from a CD in a CD-ROM drive If a port on a dock isn’t working If a DVD drive locks up the computer in Windows If the OmniBook redocks after undocking Audio Problems If sound is not audibleIf sound doesn’t record If the OmniBook is on, but the screen is blank Display ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read If an external monitor doesn’t work If multiple display support doesn’t work in Windows Hard Disk Drive ProblemsIf a DVD image doesn’t appear on an external monitor If DVD images don’t play smoothly If you have problems with infrared communications If the hard disk makes buzzing or whining noiseIf files are corrupted Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to controlIf the touch pad or pointing stick doesn’t work If you can’t type the euro symbol If a special feature on the PS/2 mouse doesn’t workIf the embedded numeric keypad doesn’t work If an external mouse doesn’t work Memory Problems Special pointing stick features stop working after dockingIf a message says you are out of memory PC Card Pcmcia Problems If memory doesn’t increase after adding RAMIf the OmniBook doesn’t recognize a PC Card If an I/O card stops communicating properly Performance ProblemsIf the OmniBook gets hot If the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly If the OmniBook shuts down slowly Power and Battery ProblemsIf the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on If the OmniBook keeps beeping If the battery doesn’t charge If the OmniBook stops respondingIf the OmniBook doesn’t suspend as expected If the OmniBook doesn’t automatically hibernate as expected Printing ProblemsIf a serial or parallel printer doesn’t print If an infrared printer doesn’t print If the left edge of printed output is missing Serial, Parallel, and USB ProblemsIf the serial mouse doesn’t work If the serial or parallel port is not working If the OmniBook doesn’t boot from battery power Startup ProblemsIf a serial modem doesn’t work properly If the USB port is not working If the OmniBook doesn’t boot from the floppy disk drive To run the diagnostic test Testing the Operation Space To create a diagnostic floppy disk Recovering Software To recover the factory installation of Windows To create a Support Utility Disk To update the OmniBook Bios To replace a damaged Recovery CDExcept for the PC Identification and Password Support and Service Getting HP OmniBook Assistance Electronic Support ServicesSupport Assistance Provider Type Type of Assistance Repair Assistance Customer Support CentersHP will not be able to help with questions about Central/South America North AmericaEurope Africa/Middle East Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Specifications and Regulatory Information Models with 13-inch display Hardware SpecificationsModels without 900 after serial number Models with 900 B after serial number RAM Security Features Environmental Limits Major ICs System Interrupts Software System Resources System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FF System Memory DMA Channels Power Cords Safety InformationCountry Rated Voltage and Current Ergonomics Battery Safety LED Safety Connections to Peripheral Devices Regulatory Information Canada JapanDeclaration of Conformity International SafetyAddress OptionsPage APM Index Reference Guide Reference Guide Tattooing, 95 temperature limits Reference Guide