User manual HP OMNIBOOK 6000

[. . . ] HP OmniBook 6000 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. [. . . ] If the icon is not present, you can install the software as follows: · Click Start, Programs, Agaté Tioman for HP, Setup, then follow the onscreen instructions. 34 Startup Guide Making Connections Using Plug-In Modules To replace a plug-in module Windows 95 and 98 use the Agaté Tioman hot-swap software to let you disconnect most plug-in modules without shutting down the computer. Before replacing a hard drive module, however, you must first shut down the computer. Windows 2000 displays the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon at the right end of the taskbar when a drive module is present. CAUTION Before disconnecting a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or any other type of drive, you must either use the icon in the taskbar or shut down the computer--otherwise, you could lose data. Exception: for Windows 95 or 98, you must shut down the computer before connecting or disconnecting a hard disk drive. Handle and store a module carefully when it's out of the computer. Do not drop it or apply excessive pressure to its surfaces--this could damage its internal mechanisms. Do not touch the metallic pins on the computer's connectors, module connectors, or cable connectors. Static electricity can damage internal components. Close all files that are open from the plug-in module. Windows 95 or 98: If the plug-in module icon is present in the taskbar, right-click the icon, then click Remove Device. When prompted to remove the module, click OK. (You don't have to do this if the bay is empty or contains a battery. ) Windows 2000: Left-click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar, and select the module you want to remove. When prompted to remove the module, click OK. (You don't have to do this if the bay is empty or contains a battery. ) ­or­ For any system: Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down. For Windows 95 or 98, you must do this if you are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the module bay. Startup Guide 35 Making Connections Using Plug-In Modules 3. Press the button on the module release latch, and slide the latch toward the front of the computer. 4. Slide the new plug-in module into the computer until it clicks into place. If you have a CD-ROM drive or other module in the module bay, you can connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port. See "Using Plug-In Modules" in the online Reference Guide. 36 Startup Guide Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Startup Guide 37 Configuring and Expanding Your Computer Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility enables you to make changes to the computer's system configuration, and to tailor the operation of your computer to your individual work needs. The settings made in BIOS Setup generally control the computer's hardware, and so greatly affect how the computer operates. To run the BIOS Setup utility 1. When the HP logo appears, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup. The pointing devices are not active in BIOS Setup, so you will need to use the keyboard to navigate: · Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move among menus. [. . . ] · Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Be aware that the beam is invisible light and cannot be seen. · Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any type of optical device. CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT LEDSCHÜTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT Startup Guide 65 Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how your computer complies with regulations in certain regions. [. . . ]