To recover the factory installation of Windows | HP 900 specs

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Troubleshooting

Recovering Software

To recover the factory installation of Windows

Use the Recovery CD to reinstall the original factory software on the hard disk. You use the same process to create a larger Hibernate/diagnostics partition on your hard disk or to create a Hibernate partition on a new hard disk.

This procedure will format the hard disk drive. After the hard disk drive is formatted, you’ll need to reinstall any applications. Reformatting the hard disk drive will erase all data on the disk.

Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the ac adapter until the process is complete.

1.Important. Back up all data from your hard disk. The following steps delete all data from the disk.

2.Plug in the ac adapter.

3.Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive in the module bay. –or–

If you have a PC Card or parallel port CD-ROM drive, connect it and insert the Recovery CD. Also connect the floppy drive and insert the Support Utility disk (see “To create a Support Utility Disk” on page 119).

4.Shut down and restart the computer.

If you’re using a CD-ROM drive in the module bay, press ESC two times when you see the HP logo. Select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device.

5.When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size. If you install the factory software, the recovery process can take up to 10 minutes.

If you want to create the Hibernate/diagnostics partition without installing the factory software, click Advanced and select the option to not install the operating system. If you intend to install Windows NT, you should choose the FAT16 option or the Hibernate-only option.

If, instead, you see an MS-DOS menu of options, select “Recover...” to create the Hibernate partition and install the factory software, which can take up to 60 minutes. Or select “Create Hibernate Partition” to not install the software. Accept the recommended partition size.

6.When prompted to reboot the computer, press CTRL+ALT+DEL and follow any displayed instructions.

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Contents

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