HP OmniBook xe3-gc - Notebook PC driver and firmware
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HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade - Page 1
... latest available drivers and programs for Windows 2000 on the HP Notebook PC (www.hp.com/omnibook/support/).
Turning Off the Computer
To change the settings, use Control Panel, Power Options.
This Action
Produces This Power Mode
Close the lid (in default setting, "None")
Standby (HP term) or Display Off (Microsoft).
-or-
Saves minimal power.
Allow time-out.
Maintains network connections...
HP Notebook PC - Operating with a Windows 2000 Upgrade - Page 3
... IR. Enable the infrared port in the BIOS Setup as follows. This will automatically install the infrared drivers when you reboot:
In the BIOS Setup, in the System Devices menu, set the Infrared Port to Enabled, set its Mode to FIR, and set the Parallel Port Mode to EPP (to avoid a resource conflict). Then restart the HP Notebook PC. Use Wireless Link (in Control Panel) to check on...
HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 4
... so within thirty (30) days of such notice. Updates And Upgrades. Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement. Export Clause. Customer agrees not to export or re-export the software or any copy or adaptation in violation of the U.S. Export Administration regulations or other...
HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 7
... Port replicator problems 104 Power and battery problems 104 Printing problems 106 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 106 Startup problems 108 Standby and resume problems 109 Testing Hardware Operation 110 Recovering and Reinstalling Software 112 To recover the factory installation of your hard disk 112 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 113 To update the HP notebook BIOS 113 To recover...
HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 83
... of the location directly; for example, c:\hp\drivers\audio.
To use digitally signed drivers in Windows 98
If you have chosen to enable driver signing in Windows 98, you may need to obtain updated drivers for your notebook PC. During installation, Windows 98 expects each driver file to include a digital signature file (with a .cat extension) when driver signing is enabled. Since some files may...
HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 112
... the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to configure your custom system. You can find drivers:
• On the hard drive under c:\hp\drivers.
• On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers.
• On the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. This website contains the latest updates of software drivers for your computer.
CAUTION Note
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk...
HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 149
...setup utility, 78 updating, 88, 113
bottom view, 15
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cable security lock, 38 Caps lock status light, 16 CD-ROM
access light, 16 buttons, 17 drive location, 12 troubleshooting, 94 cleaning the notebook, 43 click buttons location, 12 computer support, 88
configuring BIOS, 78 modem, 57
connecting audio devices, 69 external monitor, 72 infrared device, 70 LAN, 62 modem, 55 parallel device, 68 TV set...
HP OmniBook Notebook PC XE3 Series - Reference Guide - Page 151
... using, 32 troubleshooting, 94 audio, 94 battery, 104 CD-ROM drive, 94 display, 95 DVD drive, 96 hard disk drive, 97 heat, 98 keyboard, 98 memory, 99 modem, 100 mouse, 98 One-Touch buttons, 101 parallel port, 106 PC card, 102 performance, 103 port replicator, 104 power, 104
printing, 106 resume, 109 serial port, 106 standby, 109 startup, 108 touch pad, 98 USB port, 106 turning off, 48...
HP OmniBook XE3 - Setup Guide - Page 4
... so within thirty (30) days of such notice. Updates And Upgrades. Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement. Export Clause. Customer agrees not to export or re-export the software or any copy or adaptation in violation of the U.S. Export Administration regulations or other...
HP OmniBook XE3 - Setup Guide - Page 52
... the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to configure your custom system. You can find drivers:
• On the hard drive under c:\hp\drivers.
• On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers.
• On the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. This website contains the latest updates of software drivers for your computer.
CAUTION
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk
The...
HP OmniBook XE3 - Setup Guide - Page 68
..., 12 recovering
hard disk, 52 software, 52 Recovery CD, using, 52 registering computer, 18 regulatory information, 62 removing hard disk drive, 53 repair service, 43 shipment, 43 resetting computer, 20 resume, troubleshooting, 50
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safety battery, 60 laser, 61 LED, 61 power, 59 voltage, 59
scroll lock status light, 14 scroll toggle location, 10 security connector location, 12 serial port location...
HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide - Page 4
... so within thirty (30) days of such notice. Updates And Upgrades. Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement. Export Clause. Customer agrees not to export or re-export the software or any copy or adaptation in violation of the U.S. Export Administration regulations or other...
HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide - Page 7
... Updating Windows Drivers ...79
To download the latest Windows drivers 79 To locate Windows drivers on your system 79 To use digitally signed drivers in Windows 98 79
Using Windows 2000...81 Installing Retail Windows 2000 82 Requirements ...82 To prepare for software installation 82 To install a retail version of Windows 2000 83 To install video support for retail Windows 2000 84 To install...
HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide - Page 79
... Expanding Your Computer Updating Windows Drivers
Updating Windows Drivers
To download the latest Windows drivers
Hewlett-Packard supports two operating systems (OSs) on your notebook-Windows 98 and Windows 2000-and your computer was shipped with one of these OSs. If you decide to install the other OS instead, be sure to download the latest drivers for it from the Web at www.hp.com/notebooks. You...
HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide - Page 85
... display resolution chosen in step 17. and the "Colors" to "High Color (16 bits)", then click on the Apply button. 21. Click OK to apply the changes, then Yes to keep the settings.
To install audio and modem support for retail Windows 2000
The audio drivers are contained in the \HP\DRIVERS\W2K\AUDIO subdirectory. If your Notebook contains a built-in ESS soft modem, installing the audio drivers...
HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide - Page 86
.... This driver is located on the Recovery CD-ROM in \HP\DRIVERS\W2K\TOUCHPAD. 1. Double-click \HP\DRIVERS\W2K\TOUCHPAD\SETUP.EXE on the Recovery CD-
ROM. 2. Click Next at the Welcome screen then Next again. 3. Click Next to accept Current Settings. 4. Click Finish to reboot your computer.
To install infrared support for retail Windows 2000
1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Bios setup. 2. Use...
HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide - Page 98
... Next to accept Current Settings. 5. Click Finish to reboot your computer.
To install the SpeedStep utility for retail Windows 98 Second Edition
The SpeedStep (TM) utility enables additional power saving for an OmniBook with Intel PentiumIII SpeedStep CPU's, by lowering the processor speed when OmniBook is running on battery. 1. Double-click D:\HP\DRIVERS\W98\SPEEDSTP\setup.exe 2. Click Next on...
HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide - Page 102
... Windows applications for full use of sound capabilities. If sound does not record • Check software controls for recording sound: Click Start, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia (or Entertainment), Sound Recorder. If the PC card detection beep(s) at startup are very loud and volume cannot be adjusted • Download the latest audio driver from the technical support area of the HP notebook...
HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide - Page 119
... the HP notebook-specific Windows drivers to configure your custom system. You can find drivers:
• On the hard drive under c:\hp\drivers.
• On the Recovery CD, under \hp\drivers.
• On the HP notebook website at www.hp.com/notebooks. This website contains the latest updates of software drivers for your computer.
CAUTION Note
To recover the factory installation of your hard disk...
HP OmniBook XE3 Series - Corporate Evaluator's Guide - Page 162
... TV set, 72 docking connector location, 17 drivers digital signing, 83 downloading, 83 updating, 137 Windows 2000, 83 Windows 98, 83 DVD access light, 18 buttons, 19 drive location, 14 troubleshooting, 114 eject button, PC cards, 16 e-mail, 58 embedded keypad, 31 ergonomics, 40 error-checking, 43 external components connecting, 65 keyboard, 68 monitor, 71 mouse, 68 factory installation, 130 faxes...