HP Omnibook 6000 6100 Service Manual

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Operation
This section gives an overview of the computer’s operation.
Turning the Computer On and Off
You can start and stop the computer using its blue sleep button. However, at certain times you may
want to use other methods to start or stop the computer—depending on power considerations, types of
active connections, and start-up time.
  Table 1-3. Activating Power Modes
Power modeTo enter this modeTo turn on again
Standby mode
Saves significant power....

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Checking the Status of the Computer
The computer’s main status lights, located on the front of the computer, report power status, battery
status, and drive activity
  Table 1-4. Main Status Lights (front of computer)
                    Meaning
Power status
Green: computer is on (even if the display is off).
Amber or blinking: computer is in Standby mode.
No light: computer is off or in Hibernate mode.
Red light: computer failed when resuming, and must be...

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Using Fn Hot Keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for
various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then
release both keys.
External keyboards support only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12. To use these, press and hold left
CTRL+left ALT, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.
  Table 1-6. Fn Hot Keys
Hot KeyEffect
Fn+F1 Decreases the display...

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Resetting the Computer
Occasionally, Windows or the computer may stop responding, so that you cannot turn the computer
off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed:
 1. If possible, shut down Windows: press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then click Shut Down. Press the blue
sleep button to restart.
 2. Slide and hold the power button for 4 seconds, until the display shuts down, then press the blue
sleep button to restart.
 –or, if this fails–
 Insert a...

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Specifications
The following tables list the specifications for the computer and its accessories. These are subject to
change: for the latest versions, see the HP Notebook Web site (www.hp.com/notebooks).
 Table 1-7. Omnibook 6000/6100 Specifications
Physical AttributesSize (14.0-inch display): 315 × 261 × 32 mm (12.4 × 10.3 × 1.3 in).
Size (15.1-inch display): 325 × 261 × 34 mm (12.8 × 10.3 × 1.4 in).
W eight: 2.3–2.9 kg (5.0–6.4 lb), depending on...

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Mass Storage5- to 30-GB removable hard drive.
1.44-MB floppy drive module (on certain models).
24x CD-ROM, 6x or 8x DVD, or other drive module.
Optional drive modules available.
SDRAM Omnibook 6000:
Two slots for PC-100 or higher SDRAM modules.
64-MB SDRAM installed in one slot.
At least 100-MB RAM preinstalled.
Omnibook 6100:
Two slots for PC-133 SDRAM modules.
Up to 1024-MB RAM maximum.
At least 128-MB RAM preinstalled.
Audio System
16-bit Sound Blaster...

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Security FeaturesUser and administrator passwords.
System, hard drive, and docking passwords.
PC identification displayed at boot.
DMI-accessible electronic serial number.
Kensington Microsaver lock slot.
Environmental Limits
Operating temperature: 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F).
Operating humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 35 °C).
Operating altitude: up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at 25°C (77°F).
Storage temperature: –20 to 50 °C (–4 to 122 °F).
Major ICsCPU: Intel...

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 Table 1-8. Omnibook 6000/6100 Accessories
AccessoryDescriptionOmnibook
6100
Omnibook
6000
Omnibook
500
Memory
F1456B 32-MB SDRAM module (PC100)
··
F1457B 64-MB SDRAM module (PC100)
··
F1457C 64-MB SDRAM module (PC133)
···
F1622B 128-MB SDRAM module (PC100)
··
F1622C 128-MB SDRAM module (PC133)
··
F1654A 256-MB SDRAM module (PC100)
··
F1654C 256-MB SDRAM module (PC133)
··
F3495A 128-MB SDRAM module (PC133)
·
F3496A 256-MB SDRAM module (PC133)
·
F2298A 512-MB...

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AccessoryDescriptionOmnibook
6100
Omnibook
6000
Omnibook
500
PC Cards
F1623A 10/100-Mbps Ethernet + 56-Kbps modem PC Card
by Xircom···
F1625A 56-Kbps global modem PC Card by Xircom
···
F1626A/B 10/100-Mbps Ethernet PC Card by 3Com
··
F1627A 56-Kbps US modem PC Card by Xircom
···
F1643A/B Realport 10/100-Mbps Ethernet + 56-Kbps modem
PC Card by Xircom··
F1782A 10/100-Mbps Ethernet + 56-Kbps modem PC Card
by 3Com···
F1985A 10/100-Mbps USB-Ethernet adapter by...

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Internal Design
The motherboard PCA is the central component of the Omnibook’s design. It plays a role in virtually
all system functions. The CPU module and most other subsystems connect to the motherboard.
The following figure shows the connections among the Omnibook’s replaceable electronic modules.
In addition, the table on page 1-15 lists the roles that the replaceable modules play in each of the
Omnibook’s functional subsystems.
 
 
 Figure 1-5....