Getting Comfortable, Identifying Parts of the OmniBook | HP

1.Getting Comfortable

∙Identifying Parts of the OmniBook.

∙Adjusting the Display.

∙Using the Pointing Device.

∙Using Sound.

∙Using the OmniBook Keyboard.

∙Learning About Windows.

Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Although it’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is equipped with a full-size keyboard, and a built-in CD-ROM or floppy drive.

This chapter introduces the OmniBook and helps you get familiar with your new computer.

Identifying Parts of the OmniBook

The illustrations below point out key parts of the OmniBook.

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Contents

HP OmniBook 2000/5700 User’s Guide Windows Managing 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 keys ALT GR key Learning About Windows To learn about Windows Operating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook Reminds 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 drive To remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive To install the CD-ROM drive To insert and eject a floppy disk To insert and remove a CD To insert a PC card Start 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 Batteries To 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 Steps To repair and clean up a disk Protecting Your DataTo delete a set of OmniBook files 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 event To run a program automatically Listing People in Phone Book To start Phone BookTo add a person to the list Hints To search for a person Getting 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 To run HP User Tools Using HP User ToolsSetup Information Advanced To run the SCU without rebooting Using the System Configuration UtilityTo run the SCU during reboot System menu Disks menu Power menu Input/Output menu Exit menu System Resources System InterruptsSystem Memory System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FF DMA Channels Printing Problems Hint TroubleshootingSolving Problems If a serial printer doesn’t print Memory Problems Pointing Device and Mouse Problems If drive C has problems File, Drive, and PC Card ProblemsIf the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully from drive a If a PC card doesn’t work properly in a card slot Serial and Infrared Communications Problems Sound Problems Display Problems Power Problems If the battery pack doesn’t charge or stops charging If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on with a fresh batteryIf the OmniBook reboots every time you turn it on If your OmniBook password doesn’t work If an application stops responding Lockup ProblemsIf the OmniBook stops responding during startup If a screen saver causes lockupPage Page Page Page Volume