HP Omnibook Xtvt6200 Service Manual

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Operation
This section gives an overview of the notebook’s operation.
Turning the Computer On and Off
You will normally start and stop the notebook using its blue sleep button. However, at certain times
you may want to use other methods, depending on power considerations, types of active connections,
and start-up time.
  Note
 
This manual describes the notebook in its original factory configuration, with all settings at their
default values.
  Table...

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Checking the Status of the Notebook
The main status lights on the front of the notebook report power status, battery status, and hard disk
activity.
  Table 1-4. Main Status Lights (front of notebook)
                    Meaning
Power status
On: notebook is on (even if the display is off).
Blinking: notebook is in Standby mode.
Off: notebook is off or in Hibernate mode.
Red light: notebook failed when resuming, and must be reset.
Hard disk drive...

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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.
On Omnibook XT6050 models with Windows 2000, 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.
Windows XP...

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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. Press the blue sleep button to restart.
 
• If possible, shut down Windows: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP) or
Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 2000).
 
• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down.
 
• Slide and hold the power button for about four...

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Specifications
The following tables list the specifications for the notebook 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 XT6050 and XT/VT6200 Specifications
Physical AttributesSize (14-inch display): 315 × 261 × 32 mm (12.4 × 10.3 × 1.3 in).
Size (15-inch display): 325 × 264 × 35 mm (12.8 × 10.4 × 1.4 in).
W eight: 2.2–2.8 kg (4.9–6.2 lb),...

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Mass StorageRemovable hard drive with Ultra-DMA 100 interface:
Omnibook XT/VT6200: 20 to 40 GB
Omnibook XT6050: 10 to 30 GB
1.44-MB floppy drive module (certain models).
24x CD-ROM, 6x or 8x DVD, or other drive module (or higher).
Optional drive modules available.
RAM Omnibook XT/VT6200
Two slots for PC2100 DDR266 RAM modules:
Up to 1024 MB RAM using 512-MB modules, can support 2 GB RAM maximum.
Omnibook XT6050
Two slots for PC133 RAM modules:
Up to...

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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 [40 to 95 
°F]).
Operating altitude: up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) at 25 
°C (77 
°F).
Storage temperature: –20 to 50 
°C (–4 to...

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  Table 1-8. Omnibook XT/VT6200 and XT6050 Accessories
AccessoryDescriptionOmnibook
XT/VT6200
Omnibook
XT6050
Memory
F2298A 512-MB SDRAM module (PC133)
•
F3495A 128-MB SDRAM module (PC133)
•
F3496A 256-MB SDRAM module (PC133)
•
F4694A 128-MB SDRAM module (DDR266 PC2100)
•
F4695A 256-MB SDRAM module (DDR266 PC2100)
•
F4696A 512-MB SDRAM module (DDR266 PC2100)
•
Hard Drives
F2295A 30-GB hard disk drive (replacement)
•
F4690A 30-GB hard disk drive...

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AccessoryDescriptionOmnibook
XT/VT6200
Omnibook
XT6050
Docking
F1451B Port replicator
•
F1451C Port replicator
••
F1452B Mini-dock
•
F1452C Mini-dock
••
F1453A Monitor stand for port replicator and mini-dock
••
F1477B Full docking system and monitor stand
•
F2010A Docking module bay adapter for docking system
•
F2012A Docking tray
•
F2012B Docking tray
••
Adapters/cables
F1469A PS/2 Y adapter
••
F2008B External floppy disk drive cable
••
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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.
Table 1-9 on page 1-15 lists the roles that these modules play in the Omnibook’s functional
subsystems.
 
  Figure 1-5. Replaceable Module...