Troubleshooting
Recovering Software
To update the OmniBook BIOS
OmniBook BIOS updates are available from the HP Customer Care website at http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html. You may receive a BIOS update on a floppy disk or on a CD.
CAUTION | Because a BIOS update replaces the previous version, it is very important you | |
| follow these instructions exactly. Otherwise, the OmniBook may be damaged. The | |
| BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the BIOS Setup utility | |
| except for the PC Identification and Password. | |
| 1. | From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. |
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| 2. | Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook. |
| 3. | Remove any PC Cards and, if docked, undock the OmniBook. |
| 4. | Insert the BIOS Update disk or CD in the appropriate drive. |
| 5. | Press the blue power button. |
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| If you’re using a |
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| see the HP logo. Select the |
| 6. | When prompted, choose the correct language. |
| 7. | Follow the onscreen instructions. This starts a process that takes approximately |
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| 1 minute. Once it begins, do not interrupt the update process. |
To replace a damaged Recovery CD
If you lose or damage the Recovery CD, take your OmniBook and Certificate of Authenticity to an HP Service Center to be replaced. If you mail your OmniBook for this service, you must provide a photocopy of the Certificate of Authenticity along with payment.
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