HP Book 2000/5700 manual Solving Basic Problems

Troubleshooting

Solving Basic Problems

Solving Basic Problems

If your OmniBook has a problem starting, find the symptom below that matches your situation. Try the suggestions one at a time.

If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on

∙Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter, or insert a charged battery pack.

If the OmniBook stops responding

∙Press the blue On/Suspend button and wait a few moments until the icons on the status panel stabilize. Then press the blue button again to turn the OmniBook back on.

If necessary, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot.

∙If nothing happens, insert a paper clip or other slender object into the reset slot on the left side of the case, below the ac adapter socket. Push in momentarily— the system should reset and reboot.

If the OmniBook doesn’t respond at turn-on

∙Connect the ac adapter.

∙Press On/Suspend to try turning on the unit.

∙Insert a insert a paper clip or other slender object into the reset slot in the left side of the case, below the ac adapter socket. Push in momentarily—the system should reset and reboot.

If you get no response, remove the battery and ac adapter and reset the OmniBook again—then plug in the ac adapter and try resetting again. If you still get no response, the unit requires service.

If the cursor sometimes drifts on the screen

The TrackPoint is constantly being calibrated and sometimes the cursor drifts during the process. If this occurs, remove your finger from the TrackPoint for 3 seconds to allow proper calibration.

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