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HP OmniBook XE4500 Manual (190 pages)
HP Omnibook xe4100 and xe4500 Series Notebook PCs - Corporate Evaluator's Guide
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
3
Table of Contents
7
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
12
Taking Inventory
13
What's in the Box
13
To Buy Accessories
13
To Find more Information
14
Identifying Parts of the Computer
15
Front View
15
Back View
16
Bottom View
17
Status Lights
18
Setting up Your Computer
20
Step 1: Install the Battery
20
Step 2: Connect AC Power
22
Step 3: Connect a Phone Line
23
Step 4: Turn on the Computer
24
Step 5: Set up Windows
24
Step 6: Register Your Notebook
25
To Connect to the Internet
25
What to Do Next
25
Basic Operation
27
Operating Your Computer
28
To Turn the Computer on and off
28
To Reset the Computer
29
To Change the Boot Device
30
To Use the Touch Pad
30
To Use the Fn Hot Keys
32
To Use the One-Touch Buttons
33
To Use the Windows and Applications Keys
34
To Use the Embedded Keypad
35
To Use the ALT GR Key
35
To Adjust the Display
36
To Adjust the Volume
37
To Change Computer Settings for a Presentation
38
Using Cds or Dvds
39
To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD
39
To Play DVD Movies
39
To Create or Copy Cds
40
Securing Your Computer
41
To Set up Password Protection
41
To Lock Your Computer
42
To Attach a Security Cable
42
To Protect against Viruses
43
To Set PC Identification
44
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
45
Taking Care of Your Computer
47
To Protect Your Hard Disk Drive
47
To Maintain Your Computer
47
To Safeguard Your Data
48
To Extend the Life of the Display
48
To Clean Your Computer
49
Batteries and Power Management
51
Managing Power Consumption
52
How the Computer Manages Power Automatically
52
To Manage Power Manually
54
Using Battery Power
55
To Check Battery Status
55
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning
55
To Recharge the Battery
56
To Get the most from Your Batteries
56
Modem and Network Connections
59
Using the Modem
60
To Connect the Modem
61
To Connect to the Internet
62
To Disconnect from the Internet
63
To Dial in to a Network
63
To Change Your Modem Settings
64
To Send and Receive E-Mail
65
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows XP)
66
To Send and Receive Faxes (Windows 2000)
67
Connecting to a LAN
68
To Connect to a LAN
68
Making Wireless Connections
69
To Prepare for Connections (Windows XP)
69
To Prepare for Connections (Windows 2000)
71
To Turn Wireless Communication on and off
73
Add-On Devices
75
Connecting PC Cards
76
To Insert or Remove a PC Card
76
Connecting External Devices
78
To Identify Connectors for External Devices
78
To Connect a Printer or Other Parallel Device
80
To Connect an External Keyboard or Mouse
80
To Connect a USB Device
81
To Connect an Audio Device
81
To Use an External Monitor
83
To Use a TV Set as a Monitor
85
To Connect an IEEE 1394 Device
86
To Connect a Serial Device
86
To Connect an Infrared Device
87
To Use a Port Replicator
88
Installing Additional RAM
91
To Install a RAM Expansion Module
91
To Remove a RAM Expansion Module
92
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
93
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive
93
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive Holder
94
To Prepare a New Hard Disk Drive
95
Installing Windows 2000
97
Installing Retail Windows 2000 (Omnibook XE4500)
98
Requirements
99
Prepare for Software Installation
99
Installing Windows 2000 (Retail Version)
100
Installing Service Pack 2 for Windows 2000
101
Installing Specific HP Notebook Drivers and Utilities
101
Installing Chipset Support
102
Installing Video Support
102
Installing Audio Support
103
Installing Modem Support
103
Installing Integrated LAN Support (National Semiconductor)
104
Installing Integrated Wireless Support
104
Installing Touchpad Support
105
Installing Infrared Support
105
Installing HP Notebook Utilities
105
Installing the Onetouch Utility
106
Installing the Desktopzoom Utility
106
Installing the HP Presentation Ready Utility
106
Installing the HP Universal Printer Driver
107
Installing the USB Wake Utility
107
Installing Support for the USB-Serial Dongle
107
Windows 2000 Power Management
108
Installing Windows XP
109
Installing Retail Windows XP (Omnibook XE4500)
110
Requirements
111
Driver Directories
111
Prepare for Software Installation
112
Installing Windows XP (Retail Version)
113
Updating AGP Support (Ali)
115
Installing Touchpad Support (Synaptics)
115
Installing Video Support (ATI)
116
Installing Modem Support (Conexant)
116
Installing Infrared Support (FIR)
116
Installing Onetouch Support (Dritek)
117
Updating Audio Support (Conexant)
117
Updating Wired LAN Support (National Semiconductor)
117
Updating Wireless LAN Support (LAN Express)
118
Installing HP Notebook Utilities
118
Installing the One-Touch Utility
119
Installing the HP Desktopzoom Utility
119
Installing the HP Presentation Ready Utility
119
Installing the HP Universal Printer Driver
119
Installing the USB Wake Utility
120
Installing Support for the USB-Serial Dongle
120
Configuring Windows Power Management
121
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
123
Troubleshooting Techniques
124
Audio Problems
124
CD-ROM and DVD Problems
125
Display Problems
127
Hard Disk Drive Problems
128
Heat Problems
129
Infrared Problems
129
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
130
LAN Problems
131
Memory Problems
132
Modem Problems
133
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems
135
Performance Problems
136
Port Replicator Problems
137
Power and Battery Problems
138
Printing Problems
140
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems
140
Startup Problems
142
Wireless Problems
143
Testing the Hardware
145
To Run the E-Diagtools Diagnostic Test
145
Configuring the Computer
147
To Run the BIOS Setup Utility
147
To Set up Toptools
150
Reinstalling and Updating Software
151
To Recover the Factory Installation of Your Hard Disk
151
To Create a Boot Disk (Windows 2000)
152
To Replace a Damaged Recovery CD or DVD
152
To Update the BIOS
153
To Update Windows Drivers
154
HP Support and Service
155
Getting Assistance for Your Computer
156
To Get Help from the Web
156
To Contact HP for Support or Service
156
To Receive Repair Service
159
To Prepare Your Computer for Shipment
160
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
161
Reference Information
163
Hardware Specifications
164
Modem Reference Information
168
Modem Reference (Conexant)
168
Safety Information
175
Power Cords
175
Ergonomics
176
Battery Safety
176
Laser Safety
177
LED Safety
177
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
178
Regulatory Information
179
U.s.a
179
Canada
180
European Union
181
Japan
183
Russia
184
International
184
Index
187
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HP OmniBook XE4500 Service Manual (110 pages)
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.93 MB
Table of Contents
Service Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
1 Product Information
9
Table 1-1. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500 Notebooks
9
Table 1-2. Product Comparisons
10
Features
11
Figure 1-1. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500- Front View
11
Figure 1-2. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500- Back View
12
Figure 1-3. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500- Bottom View
13
Operation
14
Turning the Notebook on and off
14
Table 1-3. Activating Power Modes
14
Checking the Status of the Notebook
15
Table 1-4. Main Status Lights (Front of Notebook)
15
Table 1-5. Keyboard Status Lights
15
Using Fn Hot Keys
16
Table 1-6. Fn Hot Keys
16
Resetting the Notebook
17
Figure 1-4. Resetting the Notebook
17
Specifications
18
Table 1-7. Omnibook X4100 and XE4500 Specifications
18
Table 1-8. Omnibook XE4100, XE4500 Accessories
21
Figure 1-5. Replaceable Module Diagram
22
Internal Design
22
Table 1-9. Functional Structure Description
23
2 Removal and Replacement
25
Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference
25
Table 2-2. Required Equipment
26
Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torque Values
26
Disassembly Flowchart
27
Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow
27
Figure 2-2. Removing the Battery
28
Removing the Battery (User-Replaceable)
28
Figure 2-3. Removing an SDRAM Module
29
Removing a SDRAM Module (User-Replaceable)
29
Figure 2-4. Removing the Mini-PCI Card
30
Removing the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card (User-Replaceable)
30
Figure 2-5. Removing the Hard Disk Drive
31
Removing the Hard Disk Drive (User-Replaceable)
31
Figure 2-6. Removing the Hard Disk Drive Tray
32
Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)
33
Table 2-4. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable)
33
Removing the Keyboard Cover (User-Replaceable)
34
Figure 2-7. Removing the Keyboard Cover
35
Figure 2-8. Removing the Speaker Assembly
36
Removing the Speaker Assembly (User-Replaceable)
36
Removing the Keyboard (User-Replaceable)
37
Figure 2-9. Removing the Keyboard
38
Figure 2-10. Removing the Switchboard PCA
39
Removing the Switchboard PCA (User-Replaceable)
39
Figure 2-11. Removing the CD/DVD Drive
40
Removing the CD/DVD Drive (User-Replaceable)
40
Removing the Display Assembly (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
41
Figure 2-12. Removing the Display Assembly
42
Removing the Top Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
44
Figure 2-13. Removing the Top Case
45
Removing the Floppy Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
46
Figure 2-14. Removing the Floppy Drive
47
Removing the Infrared (I/R) PCA (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
49
Figure 2-15. Removing the I/R PCA
50
Figure 2-16. Removing the Heatsink (with Fan)
51
Removing the Heatsink (with Fan) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
51
Figure 2-17. Removing the CPU Module
53
Removing the CPU Module (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
53
Removing the Motherboard (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
55
Figure 2-18. Removing the Motherboard
56
Figure 2-19. Example of Serial Number Label
59
Replacing Components on a Bottom Case
59
Figure 2-20. Replacing the Antennas
60
Figure 2-21. Removing a PCMCIA Door
60
Repairing the BIOS IC (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
61
Figure 2-22. Boot-Block Jumper
62
Removing Other Components (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)
63
Table 2-5. Removing Omnibook XE4100/XE4500 Components
63
3 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
65
Support by Authorized Service Providers
65
Table 3-1. ASP Support Options
65
Troubleshooting
66
Figure 3-1. Basic Troubleshooting Steps
66
Checking for Customer Abuse
67
Troubleshooting the Problem
67
Verifying the Repair
68
Suggestions for Troubleshooting
69
Table 3-2. Scope of Diagnostic Tools
69
Table 3-3. Troubleshooting Suggestions
70
Diagnostic Tools
81
E-Diagtools Diagnostic Program
81
Power-On Self-Test
84
Table 3-4. POST Terminal-Error Beep Codes
84
Table 3-5. POST Messages
87
Sycard Pcctest 450/460 PC Card (Optional)
89
Table 3-6. Sycard Pcctest Commands
89
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
90
BIOS Setup Utility
91
Table 3-7. BIOS Setup Menus and Parameters
91
4 Replaceable Parts
93
Figure 4-1. Exploded View
94
Table 4-1. Omnibook Replaceable Parts
95
Table 4-2. Accessory Replaceable Parts
98
Table 4-3. Part Number Reference
98
5 Reference Information
105
Password Removal Policy
105
Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement
106
Table 5-1. Omnibook XE4100/XE4500 LCD Guidelines
107
Service Notes and Obsolete Parts
108
HP OmniBook XE4500 Startup Manual (77 pages)
Notebook PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.51 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
3
Table of Contents
7
Getting Started with Your HP Notebook
9
Taking Inventory
10
What's in the Box
10
To Find more Information
11
Identifying Parts of the Computer
12
Front View
12
Back View
13
Bottom View
14
Status Lights
15
Setting up Your Computer
17
Step 1: Install the Battery
17
Step 2: Connect AC Power
19
Step 3: Connect a Phone Line
20
Step 4: Turn on the Computer
21
Step 5: Set up Windows
21
Step 6: Register Your Notebook
22
To Connect to the Internet
22
What to Do Next
22
Basic Operation
23
Operating Your Computer
24
To Turn the Computer on and off
24
To Reset the Computer
25
To Change the Boot Device
26
To Use the Touch Pad
27
To Use the Fn Hot Keys
29
To Play DVD Movies
30
Working in Comfort with a Notebook PC
31
Batteries and Power Management
33
Using Battery Power
34
To Check Battery Status
34
To Respond to a Low-Battery Warning
35
To Recharge the Battery
35
Add-On Devices
37
Installing Additional RAM
38
To Install a RAM Expansion Module
38
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
40
To Replace the Hard Disk Drive
40
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
41
Troubleshooting Techniques
42
Display Problems
42
Hard Disk Drive Problems
43
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems
43
Performance Problems
44
Power and Battery Problems
44
Startup Problems
45
Testing the Hardware
46
To Run the E-Diagtools Diagnostic Test
46
Configuring the Computer
48
To Run the BIOS Setup Utility
48
Reinstalling and Updating Software
49
To Recover the Factory Installation of Your Hard Disk
49
HP Support and Service
51
Getting Assistance for Your Computer
52
To Get Help from the Web
52
To Contact HP for Support or Service
52
To Receive Repair Service
55
To Prepare Your Computer for Shipment
56
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
57
Reference Information
59
Hardware Specifications
60
Safety Information
64
Power Cords
64
Ergonomics
65
Battery Safety
65
Laser Safety
66
LED Safety
66
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
67
Regulatory Information
68
U.s.a
68
Canada
69
European Union
70
Japan
71
Russia
72
International
72
Index
75
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HP OmniBook XE4500 Reference Manual (7 pages)
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Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 0.03 MB
HP OmniBook XE4500 Release Note (5 pages)
HP OmniBook XE4100: Release Note
Brand:
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| Category:
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| Size: 0.01 MB
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