HP OmniBook 5700 Notebook PC User Manual

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Check that the COM name you’re using is actually assigned to the port you’re
using.

If an application doesn’t support the COM port number assigned, change the port
number in the

System Configuration Utility.

Check whether another application is preventing access to the port, even if it’s
not actively using it.

Check in the communications application that you haven’t changed the address
and interrupt for the OmniBook port.

If the OmniBook stops responding after accessing a serial port

If the OmniBook stops working, try pressing the blue On/Suspend button to
suspend and turn on the OmniBook.

Reboot

the OmniBook.

If an I/O card stops communicating properly

It may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off. Exit and
restart the application, and plug in the ac adapter, if possible.

If you have problems with infrared communications

Check that only one application is using the infrared port.

Check that both devices are using the same protocol, such as IrDA.

Sound Problems

If sounds aren’t audible

Check the playback or recording sound levels, channels, and muting. See

"Using

Sound."

Press FN+F9 several times to make sure the volume isn’t set too low. (If you’re
using an external keyboard, make sure you’ve enabled the external FN keys,
such as by using the

System Configuration Utility.

Display Problems

If the display works improperly

Check whether the display resolution is set to its default setting, 800 x 600
(SVGA) or 1024 x 768 (XGA).

You can use

OmniBook Tools.

Try changing the display resolution to the standard VGA option.

If the screen is difficult to read

Try adjusting the display controls.

If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to warm up.

If the display scrolls when the pointer reaches the edge

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