User manual HP OMNIBOOK 500

[. . . ] HP Notebook PC Startup Guide Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided "as is" and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein. Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom: The above disclaimers and limitations shall not apply to Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom and shall not affect the statutory rights of Consumers. [. . . ] Important: for Windows 98, you must shut off the computer if you are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the module bay. ­or­ For any system: undock the computer. Startup Guide 47 Add-On Devices Using Plug-In Modules 3. Press the button on the module release latch, and slide the latch toward the front of the expansion base. 4. Slide the new plug-in module into the computer until it clicks into place. For Windows 98, click OK to close the BayManager window. If needed, you can connect the floppy disk drive to the USB port on the computer or expansion base--see "To connect the floppy disk drive" on page 26. 48 Startup Guide Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional RAM Your computer has no memory (RAM) built in, but has two slots for RAM modules: the system RAM slot beneath the keyboard (which contains a module installed at the factory), and an expansion slot on the bottom of the unit. You can use both of these slots to expand your unit's RAM. You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these procedures. To install a RAM expansion module To increase your computer's RAM, you can install a RAM module in the expansion slot on the bottom of the computer. CAUTION Your computer's chips are extremely sensitive to static electricity, and can be permanently damaged by it. Handle the RAM module only by its edges. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body's static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the computer. Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). Important: unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. From the bottom of the computer, remove the screw holding the RAM cover, and remove the cover. Startup Guide 49 Add-On Devices Installing Additional RAM 4. Carefully insert the edge of the RAM module into the connector at about a 30° angle until it is fully seated. Then press down on both sides until the latches snap closed. 5. Insert the battery. Note Windows 98 only: if you increase your computer's memory to more than 512 MB, the computer will not be able to hibernate unless you also increase the size of the Utility partition on the hard disk--see "To recover the factory installation of your hard disk" on page 61. To remove the RAM module, release the two latches at the sides of the module. You can also replace the system RAM module beneath the keyboard--see "Installing Additional RAM" in the online Reference Guide. 50 Startup Guide Add-On Devices Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the hard drive retaining screw. Carefully pull the hard drive out of the computer. 4. Gently slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment. [. . . ] Please contact ART for the procedure to follow. Use with outdoor installations not allowed. Germany: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow. [. . . ]