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1. 19 Using Sound All OmniBook 5000 models support Sound Blaster compatible sound If you run the OmniBook demo program on these models Main group in Program Manager the sound track illustrates the potential of sound on your OmniBook This section shows how to e Adjust the speaker volume Connect a microphone speakers or headphones e Play and record sounds To change speaker volume For all OmniBook models the speaker volume setting controls loudness for beeper 4 signals and for sound output However the setting doesn t affect the loudness of Changing the Appointment Book alarms Volume Changing the Volume You can adjust the volume using these methods e Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar then drag the main volume control e Double click the speaker symbol in the taskbar then drag individual controls or select individual options e Hold FN and press F8 or F9 as needed to gradually increase or decrease the volume The level you set with F8 and F9 also determines the loudest volume you can set with the other controls In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group Click Sound then click Volume And Mixer Use the mouse to drag the Master Volume slider bars Choose OK to close the window and make your changes BRWN re 20 Volume adjustment Disables sound output Yolume Mixer Control Line Midi Wave Beeper Input Device Device Y Both
2. If you selected a high resolution super VGA 800x600 or higher for use with a high resolution display you may have to turn off the OmniBook display to see the higher resolution on the external display Choose OK If you changed the resolution you must restart Windows to see the new resolution uilt in display when an Set the display resolution for the built in external display is connected display and the external display l Display OmniBook Display Loa Off when external display is present p Em Always on Display Resolution 640 x 480 x 256 800 x 600 x 256 1024 x 768 x 256 Small Fonts Other Display Resolution When Docked To ABW Ne 640 x 480 x 256 800 x 600 x 256 1024 x 768 x 256 Small Fonts 2g Other Desktop change the television type Important Save all of your work you will be rebooting your OmniBook Press FN F2 to start the System Configuration utility From the Input Output menu choose External Device In the Television Type box select NTSC or PAL then choose OK From the Exit menu choose Save and Reboot Choose OK in the Save and Reboot dialog box 43 Using the Docking System If you purchase a docking system your OmniBook becomes even more convenient whenever you work at your desk By making one connection plugging your OmniBook into the docking system you can get convenient access to these types of connect
3. 1 Purchase a Kensington brand security cable they re available at many computer stores 2 Loop the cable around a stationary object make sure it can t slip off 3 Lock the clamp into the OmniBook security connector the small hole in the side of the case To set up a password You can protect your OmniBook against unauthorized use by activating password security If you use password security you must enter the password at certain times when you turn on the OmniBook Setting Up a Password Click Start and HP User Tools then on the Setup tab click OmniBook then go to the Password tab e You can create a user password for normal protection against unauthorized use e You can also create an administrator password for a system administrator or as a backup for the user password or your system administrator might set up this password Be sure you record your password in a safe place To restore operation if you forget your password you ll have to call Hewlett Packard at the number in th ervice and Support booklet or the OmniBook Support icon in Program Manager in the OmniBook Library group 24 In Windows 1 In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group 2 Click Password If you re prompted type your current password and choose OK 3 Click Set User Password 4 Type your new password it can contain up to eight characters then presBAB The display show
4. Working Efficiently and Safely Ergonomics is the science that fits products to people Its goal is to make products easy enjoyable safe and efficient to use However with even the best designed equipment how you use the product is very important The OmniBook is optimized for portability and battery life while maintaining full PC compatibility and functionality As a result it may not meet all ergonomic standards for desktop workstations You can use your OmniBook virtually anywhere anytime so following the guidelines below can be a challenge but your efforts will be worthwhile and help ensure that your OmniBook is ergonomically effective for you Place your OmniBook directly in front of you within easy reaching distance for your hands when your arms are hanging straight down at your side this is about 16 inches or 40 centimeters in most cases Whenever possible adjust your seat height work surface or both to position the surface at approximately elbow height Try not to use a lot of force when typing type as lightly as possible The OmniBook keyboard requires little force to activate and excess force during typing may increase the risk of injury to you in the long term Do not rest your wrists on a sharp edge when typing Whenever possible find a work surface edge that is rounded or padded or position yourself so your hands rest on the surface not its edge When typing try to find positions where you can sit
5. You can use the upper or lower card slot for a PCMCIA card containing an I O device such as a modem You can use standard PCMCIA version 2 1 type I II and III cards Setting Up an I O Card e If your PCMCIA card isn t automatically set up by Windows double click Add New Hardware in Control Panel The wizard guides you through the required steps e f you need to change settings for a PCMCIA card in System Properties use the Device Manager tab Select the card and click Properties Do not install Card Services or Socket Services software if it comes with your PCMCIA card The OmniBook includes Card Service3 1 and Socket Services2 1 which automatically notice and adapt to PCMCIA cards you install in the upper and lower card slots Different versions of this software will disrupt this support Install the I O card see To insert a PCMCIA card If required install drivers or other software see the manual for the I O card For example a network card needs the networking software specified by the network server However most modem cards do not need drivers installeMo not install Card Services or Socket Services software 3 If needed for a modem card or other serial type I O card set up the parameters for its serial port normally COM3 or COM4 see the manual for the I O card andTo specify serial port settings N e For modem cards and other serial type cards COM names are assigned in the order you ins
6. Both Both s Both ute _ Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute To temporarily silence the speaker output without changing the volume setting click the Mute button in the Master Volume window The Volume Mixer Control adjusts the volume up to the maximum volume set in the System Configuration utility Follow these steps to change the maximum speaker volume e Hold FN and press F8 or F9 as needed to gradually increase or decrease the maximum volume Or Press FN F2 to enter the System Configuration utility From the Input Output menu choose Audio Port 3 Select the desired maximum volume for the left and right speakers then choose OK 4 From the Exit menu choose Save and Exit then choose OK in the Save and Exit dialog box N e You can use the other controls in Volume Mixer Control to control the volumes of individual sound sources se To play or record sound To connect a microphone speakers or headphones Your OmniBook has a built in microphone above the keyboard and two stereo speakers You can also plug in an external microphone external speakers or headphones and a stereo input source e Plug the microphone into the microphone jack the built in microphone turns off e Plug the stereo speakers or 8 ohm headphones into the output jack the built in speakers turn off e Plug a stereo input source into the input jack 21 Line input Microphone input Headphone output To play or record sou
7. To view or change the printer s settings or port use the printer s property sheet File menu Properties commana For infrared printing if Infrared Monitor is running it provides visual status and helps you resolve communications problems To start Infrared Monitor in Control Panel double click Infrared In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group Click Connections then click Printers 3 Check the list of Installed Printers for the type of printer you re using N e If your printer type isn t listed choose Add and install the proper type If you re prompted to insert a disk you can type windows options Or if a floppy disk comes with your printer you can insert it in the floppy drive 4 In the list of Installed Printers select the type of printer you re using 5 Check the port that s listed next to the printer such as LPT1 If the port is wrong choose Connect then select the correct port and choose OK e For a parallel printer select the parallel port normally LPT1 e For an IrDA compatible infrared printer select the infrared printer port LPT3 However you can print to an infrared printer only while Windows and IrMonitor are running e For a serial printer select the serial port normally COM1 6 Choose Set As Default Printer 7 Choose Close 8 Make a connection between the printer and the OmniBook e For a parallel printer see Making Parallel Conn
8. Toolbar Event Appointment Displayed Calendar Today area area day Appointments APPT1 ADB File Edit Add View Search Options Help Bevents May 1995 pif 213 4151 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 114 75 16 To change to a different day month or year e Click the desired day month or year in the Calendar 66 To add a new appointment 1 If necessary click the day in the Calendar to display the day of your new appointment 2 Double click the trackball on the line next to the desired time in the Appointment area The Add Appointment Event box appears 3 Type a description of the appointment 4 Press ENTERor click OK to create the appointment Type the appointment Change the start or description end times as needed Add Appointment Event Description Type Start Time End Time 8 00AM a Start Date 5717795 1 JE Number of Days x Alarm Enabled Repeat None Leadtime al Hr Hin L HE gt View in Month gt View in Week Note Select or clear the alarm option When the OmniBook signals an appointment it displays a dialog box to signal the alarm even if you have exited Appointment Book or are working in another application If the OmniBook is off it turns on to display the box and signal your alarm To add a new event 1 If necessary click the Day button to display and change to the day of your new event 2 Click the trackball on a blank line in the Event a
9. 73 save to disk mode 11 SCANDISK command 60 Scroll Lock mode 12 SCSI port connecting 33 location 7 searching Phone Book 69 security cable connector 24 secure turn off 25 26 turn on password 24 98 serial adapters 30 serial cables 30 serial devices 30 serial mouse troubleshooting 80 serial port location 7 serial ports addresses 32 advanced settings 32 basic settings 31 conflicts 85 connections 30 conserving power 13 hardware handshaking 30 interrupts 32 name assignments 30 renaming 30 troubleshooting 78 84 service repair See Support and Service booklet setting T O card settings 38 40 parallel port names 32 power timeouts 53 serial port names 30 serial port settings 31 speaker volume 20 trackball options 54 turn on password 24 setting up printers 28 Setup Windows 86 shortcut keys 10 shutdown automatic 11 15 slots See card slots system slot slots 0 and 1 37 slow application 11 Socket Services 35 39 Solver 70 sound external jacks 7 21 line input 21 muting 21 setting volume 20 troubleshooting 78 with docking system 47 speaker 21 See also sound specifications See Getting Started specifying See setting Stacker disks 84 Startup menu MS DOS 61 status indicators See also Status Panel storing the OmniBook 11 super VGA 42 86 Support HP See Support and Service booklet Support Utility disk 59 SYSEDIT command 56 system disks 61 system
10. Chips amp Technologies Inc See the individual programs for additional copyright notices Microsoft DriveSpace MS MS DOS and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries U S patent numbers 4955066 and 4974159 SystemSoft is a registered trademark and CardWizard CardLite and CardID are trademarks of SystemSoft Corporation For warranty information see theSupport and Servicebooklet Hewlett Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 1000 N E Circle Blvd Corvallis OR 97330 U S A Edition T ereinen nni ain een Oh ae eee ab ae eS October 1995 Operating the OmniBook Congratulations Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing Although it s compact and easy to carry the OmniBook is equipped with a touch type keyboard its own built in trackball and standard Microsoft Windows all loaded and ready to go What s more your OmniBook has been specifically designed for ease of use on the road It features instant on power that immediately restores your last screen And the OmniBook is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are hallmarks of Hewlett Packard Starting to Use Your OmniBook The illustrations below point out key parts of the OmniBook Most of these parts are discussed in this manual 1 Status panel 5 MIDI joystick port 9 Display adjustors 2 Trackball 6 Audio jacks 10 Latches 3 Charging ligh
11. Continued charging maintains the full charge e You can recharge the battery pack whenever it s convenient it doesn t suffer from the memory effects that may affect other types of rechargeable batteries To respond to a low battery warning or shutdown e Plug in the ac adapter see the previous topic Replace the battery pack or add a second battery pack see the next topics e Save any files you have open in any applications then turn off the OmniBook When battery power is critically low the OmniBook automatically shuts off preserving your current status and all information Before this occurs however you receive a low battery warning the Battery Status indicator in the LCD Status Panel appears empty and starts to flash By connecting the ac adapter or installing a fresh battery you can continue your work uninterrupted If you don t restore power and you don t save your work before the OmniBook turns itself off your current session will be lost if the battery runs down completely within as little as several hours after the warning If you have a PCMCIA I O card installed unplug it to conserve the remaining power Data you ve saved on any of the disks isn t affected by a power loss However if you continue writing to a disk when the warning period expires you could corrupt the disk if the battery runs down completely After the warning period the OmniBook automatically turns off to preserve your current s
12. E E a e AE ERE 20 To change speaker VOLUME eeeeesseessseeceseecesceesseeeesaeecsaeecsaeeecneeessaeeesaes 20 To connect a microphone speakers or headphones scceseceeseeeceeeeeeees 21 To play or record SOUNG c cceeesssceeeeeeeceeeeneeceeseaeecceseaeeeessneeseeseeeeessneeeess 22 Protecting Your Omni Bookss2 sisscisisians astiassetinlaseassiaaalaisieaeeatioiaditete 23 To record your name or other PC identification eee eeseeeseeceseeeeeeeeeeees 23 To attach a s curity Cables E E E E T a E ia ies 24 TO Set UP A paS SO A E E NO S 24 To set up an administrator password eesseesseeereesrresrreseserisereseresereseresereserese 26 Expanding Your OMNiBoOok ee eeseeeseceseceeseeeeseeecsaeecsaeecsseeeesaeeesaeecsaeessneeene 28 Connecti pa Printers 4 cass E E naan dena 28 To set Up a PINter OVELVICW eeeeeeeseecsseecsneecesceceseeeesaeecsaeecsaeesseeecnaeeesaee 28 Making Serial Connections 2 cissisinvs adaiiccvagianiensagedaneaiaoiendaueassa ol sassnetds 30 To connect amp Serial device nereis ornent kees Eoee beds vse es eee AE EERS 30 To view or change serial port assignMents eeeeessseeeesteceeeeeeseeeeseeeeeaee 30 To specify serial port SettingS ee eeeeeesecsneceeeeeeeseeessseecsaeecsseessneeenseeeesaes 31 Making Parallel Connections c cc eeseceseecesceeceseecseeceseecseeeeesaeeesaeercneeesseeeesaee 32 To connect a parallel devi esses e E E O ASA EE EE E s 3
13. To set up an administrator password You can also set up an administrator password on your OmniBook The administrator password can serve as a backup for the user password you can enter it any time the user password is requested or you can use the administrator password to keep your PC identification or configuration extra secure In Windows 1 In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group 2 Click Password If you re prompted type your current password and choose OK 3 Click Set Admin Password Type your new password it can contain up to eight characters then presBAB The display shows for each character in your password Leave the box empty if you want no password Hint Before you type a password check the status of Num Lock normally you d want it off so you can type letters Type the new password again in the Verify box then choose OK 4 Select or clear the Admin Password Required options you want See below 5 Choose OK to activate the changes You have two choices for password security as indicated by the Password Required options To Change PC Identification You must enter your administrator password every time you save changes to the PC identification To Save Setup Changes You must enter your administrator password every time you save changes in the System Configuration utility or OmniBook Tools In DOS or another operating system 1 Important Save all your w
14. also MS DOS Quick Start enabling trackball 55 Startup menu 61 MS DOS Prompt See MS DOS MS DOS Quick Start manual 4 mute button 21 N network cards See I O cards networks Network group See Windows Quick Start networks docking 43 47 PCMCIA cards 38 39 40 81 troubleshooting 81 NTSC output connecting 41 location 7 Num Lock operation 10 Num Lock mode 12 numeric keypad 10 O OmniBook identifying 23 installing files 59 preventing turn off 14 rebooting 61 removing files 60 repair service See Support and Service booklet resetting 61 specifications See Getting Started storing 11 temperature limits See Getting Started turning off display 42 turning on and off 10 warranty See Support and Service booklet OmniBook Notes 4 OmniBook Tools Connections 28 30 32 44 Display 42 Password 24 Personalize 23 Power 53 96 Trackball amp Keyboard 54 On Off button location 7 operation 10 secure turn off 25 26 operating time on battery 14 orange light 14 P PAL output connecting 41 location 7 panel See Status Panel parallel cables connecting 32 printer 32 79 types 32 parallel devices 32 parallel port location 7 names 32 parallel ports connections 32 for printer 28 name assignments 32 renaming 32 Password OmniBook Tools 24 passwords at turn on 24 at undock 45 PC cards See PCMCIA cards PCMCIA cards See cards I O cards as I O ports 40 compatibili
15. check the manual for that application too If you suspect the OmniBook requires service contact Hewlett Packard see thapport and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library If you have questions that this manual doesn t answer you can e See the Windows Quick Startand MS DOS Quick Startmanuals they re your main source of information about Windows and MS DOS Look at the online Help for Windows and other applications Check with your computer system administrator if you have one See other books about Windows MS DOS and other applications Check your local library or bookstore e Contact your dealer or contact Hewlett Packard see the OmniBookupport and Service booklet or the OmniBook Support icon in Program Manager in the OmniBook Library group Troubleshooting and Windows 95 If you re using Windows 95 you probably won t be able to follow the software related suggestions in most sections of this chapter they assume you re using Windows for Workgroups Instead see the following sources for troubleshooting suggestions e In Windows Help display the Contents and open the Troubleshooting book then use the Windows troubleshooters e See Troubleshooting Tips for Windows 95 Solving Problems This section separates problems into the following categories e Windows95 tips Printing problems Memory problems e Trackball and mouse problems File drive and PCMCIA card pr
16. corrupted sections or disjointed files causing errors or slightly longer response time in some situations If you clean up the disk every few months or so you can optimize your disk s operation Back up your files periodically especially before doing maintenance Plug in the ac adapter in case the battery is low Exit Program Manager and Windows 3 At the MS DOS prompt typescandisk drive for the disk you re cleaning up For example to check drive C typesscandisk c N e 59 4 Type defrag drive for the same disk For example for drive C type defrag c Follow the displayed instructions to optimize the disk you re cleaning up 5 Exit DEFRAG then typewin to restart Windows E Repairing a Disk e To optimize the use of space on a disk click Start Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter e To find or repair errors on a disk click Start Programs Accessories System Tools ScanDisk To delete a set of OmniBook files If you need to make more disk space available on drive C you have the option of removing certain sets of OmniBook files Deleting OmniBook Files Deleting OmniBook Files Click Start and HP User Tools then on the Advanced tab click Uninstall In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group Click Uninstall Select the set of files you want to remove from your OmniBook Choose Uninstall to delete the selected files Choose Clo
17. files editing 56 99 recovering 57 system slot See also cards location 7 system version 62 SYSTEM INI 56 57 T temperature limits See Getting Started tilt feet location 7 timeouts power 53 trackball 8 adjusting operation 54 button options 54 cleaning 58 in MS DOS 55 location 7 pointer options 54 troubleshooting 77 80 Trackball amp Keyboard OmniBook Tools 54 trackball pointer options 54 troubleshooting display 86 files and drives 81 infrared communications 84 lockups 89 memory 80 PCMCIA cards 81 power 86 printing 79 serial communications 84 startup 86 trackball and mouse 80 Windows 85 Windows 95 77 turning on and off automatic timeouts 53 automatically 13 15 display 42 manually 10 preventing 14 54 Ring signal 40 security 25 26 troubleshooting 78 86 while docked 47 TVM time value of money 70 typing special characters 10 U User Tools 52 100 V version system 62 VGA display 41 42 44 86 VGA output connecting 41 location 7 resolutions 42 44 video See display VGA output viewing appointments 66 volume speaker 20 Volume window 20 22 W warranty See Support and Service booklet WIN INI 56 57 Windows See also Windows Quick Start disks for 52 86 Setup 86 trackball options 54 troubleshooting 78 85 tutorial 9 Windows for Workgroups See Windows Windows Quick Start Windows Quick Start manual 4 write protecti
18. for an external keyboard then FN is equivalent to CTRL ALT and can be used in a shortcut key To check the current status press FN F2 then use the Input Output menu External Devices command If external FN key operation is enabled you shouldn t create shortcut keys for FN CTRL ALT combined with top row function keys marked with gold colored symbols such as FN F2 The OmniBook reserves these combinations for system actions they won t perform the shortcut actions If external FN key operation is disabled you can t use the FN key in a shortcut but you can use CTRL ALT with all top row function keys If your keyboard has anALTGR key to the right of the spacebar you hold that key to type the characters printed at the bottom right corners of keys For keys that have four characters hold SHIFTand ALT GRto type the upper right characters SHIFT SHIFT ALT GR Unshifted ALT GR To turn off the OmniBook e Press the On Off button When you turn the OmniBook off power to the computer s memory is maintained while the rest of the system is turned off So when you press On Off to switch the OmniBook on again the last screen you had displayed pops up all ready for you to resume What s more any other applications you had running are still present too A Word to the Wise You can turn off your OmniBook without saving the files you re working on and have everything there waiting when you come back But it s a good
19. idea to save all open files before turning the computer off This is especially important if the OmniBook will be idle for a long time after several weeks without recharging it s possible for the battery to self discharge to a level low enough that the memory loses power and unsaved data is lost See To store the OmniBook Automatic Turn Off 10 ditional Status Information Your OmniBook has several features that save battery power when the ac adapter isn t connected The most obvious of these is automatic shutdown when your OmniBook has been idle for 3 minutes with no ac power it turns itself off automatically Other power saving features are described throughout this manual To resume operation just press the On Off button You Don t Have to Exit OmniBook Applications A key benefit of your OmniBook is thapou don t have to exit applicationsif you re still using them even if you turn off your OmniBook You can run several and quickly switch among them If however an application has trouble starting or seems slow you may need to close some documents or even exit some applications to make more memory available If this doesn t fix the problem close all applications and exit Program Manager and Windows then pressCTRL ALT and DEL simultaneously to restart the OmniBook To store the OmniBook e Press FN F12to activate Save to Disk If you plan to store the OmniBook for longer than a week it s
20. lower slot e Slot 1 the upper slot The information displayed depends on the type of card in the slot Choose Help for an explanation 37 Preparing a Data Storage Card SystemSoft CardWizard Card Information 1 File View Settings Options Window Help Ei SIE EE A r Slot 1 IR 05 a l 170 03E8h 03EFh 0 Static RAM Fax 9600 Intel Modem Port Z wizard For Help press F1 3 From the File menu choose Exit to exit CardWizard Click the Minimize button to leave CardWizard running as a minimized card slot indicator To see the full CardWizard screen again double click the minimized CardWizard window The OmniBook automatically detects and sets up a PCMCIA card when you insert it in a card slot If you want to view or change the settings for a modem card or network LAN card you can change them in CardWizard However the default settings should be correct for the OmniBook write them down before changing themo you can restore them if necessary If you want CardWizard to signal you audibly and visually about changes in the upper and lower card slots use Notify in the Options menu in CardWizard To prepare a data storage card If you insert a new data storage card in a card slot drive D or E you may have to prepare it to store data format it Or the card may contain a disk that s already formatted but you may have other setup options such as setting it up as a compr
21. present 5 If you make any changes save them and reboot the OmniBook If you get unwanted messages about unrecognized PCMCIA cards e You can suppress warnings about PCMCIA cards that aren t configured properly when you insert them Use SysEdit or a text editor to open the CONFIG SYS file find the OBMGM COM line and add a space antc at the end Serial and Infrared Communications Problems See the Windows Quick Startmanual for general information about setting up serial ports On the OmniBook the serial port infrared port and certain PCMCIA I O cards are all serial ports 84 If an application can t access a serial port e Check that the COM name you re using is actually assigned to the port you re using in OmniBook Tools click Connections and COM Ports e If an application doesn t support the COM port number you re using change the port names in OmniBook Tools click Connections and COM Ports e Check whether another application is preventing access to the port even if it s not actively using it e Check in the communications application that you haven t changed the address and interrupt for the OmniBook port for settings se To specify serial port settings If the OmniBook stops responding after accessing a serial port e If the OmniBook stops working try turning it off and on e Press CTRL ALT DELto reboot If nothing happens see To reset the OmniBook If errors occur at serial spe
22. printer connected to the OmniBook check the following o Check that you re using a proper cable or cable adapter o Select the Fast Printing Direct To Port option in OmniBook Tools click Connections and Printers then select the serial printer and choose Connect For an infrared printer check the following o Make sure the infrared light path is not blocked o Make sure the infrared printer is IrDA compatible o Make sure Windows is running infrared printing is supported only while Windows is running o Make sure you have not disabled IrDA support on your OmniBook For a parallel printer connected to the OmniBook check the following o Check that you re using a standard parallel printer cable If you can print from another application check the current application The application itself may be at fault If the printer stops when you turn off the OmniBook If the ac adapter is connected don t turn off the OmniBook until the job is finished printing When you turn off the OmniBook while the ac adapter is connected it sends a reset signal to the printer If you renof using the ac adapter no reset signal is sent 79 If the left edge of printed output is missing e If the printer you re using is a 600 dpi dots per inch printer try selecting a compatible printer driver for a 300 dpi printer For example for a 600 dpi HP LaserJet printer try using the HPLaserJet Isi driver 300 dpi Certain applications may not work
23. proper port also se To view or change serial port assignments Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display device to your OmniBook For example if you re giving a presentation you can connect a VGA projection panel For a demonstration to a small group you can connect a large VGA display To connect an external display 1 Make sure the external display supports standard VGA or super VGA format or standard NTSC or PAL format 2 Plug the VGA cable from the external display into the SVGA out connector at the back of the OmniBook or Plug the video cable from the television monitor into the video out connector at the back of the OmniBook 41 The display normally turns off to conserve power and backlight life but if you keep it on you OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates the external display The built in may notice a slight dimming while the external display is connected If you re using an external display with a higher resolution than your OmniBook display for example if your OmniBook has a standard VGA display and the external device has a super VGA display you can switch to a higher resolution output and the internal display will be disabled See the next topic To The change the external display setup default display setting provides optimum performance for the OmniBook display j However in certain situations you may want to select
24. serial cables 30 serial devices 30 television monitor 41 VGA display 41 91 Connections OmniBook Tools 28 30 32 44 contrast adjustment 7 8 Control Panel See also Windows Quick Start Enhanced 51 83 86 Ports 32 Critical battery level 15 CTRL ALT DEL 61 Customer Support See Support and Service booklet D D drive See drive D data compression See compressed disks data storage cards See cards disks DEFRAG command 60 defragmenting disks 59 deleting See removing disk drives See disks disks backing up 59 compressed 39 83 84 defragmenting 59 flash disks 19 formatting 38 initializing 39 inserting 35 removing 36 repairing 59 support for ATA type 40 supported types 19 types 35 Windows 52 86 display adjusting 8 adjustment buttons 7 docking system 44 external 41 42 scrolling 86 troubleshooting 78 86 turning off and on 42 VGA 42 Display OmniBook Tools 42 displaying appointments 66 docking 43 docking port 7 docking system 43 drive A booting from 61 78 88 location 17 drive C booting from 61 defragmenting 59 in Status Panel 12 installing files 59 location 17 preparing new 59 problems 78 83 88 92 removing files 60 repairing 59 replacing 63 drive D formatting 38 location 17 options 19 drive E formatting 38 location 17 not available 19 options 19 drivers PCMCIA 81 drives See also disks floppy drive floppy See floppy
25. the OmniBook 62 CAUTION Drive C To replace drive C If you re replacing drive C back up your files before replacing the drive Turn off the unit unplug the ac adapter and remove the battery before removing the drive Otherwise the OmniBook or the drive may be damaged BRWN re Backup all the files on your current drive C Important Turn off the unit unplug the adapter and remove the battery Close the cover and turn your computer over Remove the screw located in the locking latch area at the front end of the hard disk drive This screw acts as a security measure if you remove the hard disk drive frequently you don t need to use the locking screw You should insert the screw if you don t need to remove the hard disk often or if you are shipping the computer by carrier Pull the locking latch upward At the other end of the drive push firmly on the back edge of the drive and slide the drive all the way forward in the drive compartment This requires some force Lift the hard disk drive from the OmniBook 9 10 11 Place the new drive C in the drive compartment and slide it firmly back into place Optional Replace the security screw Insert the battery Connect the ac adapter Press the reset button Install Windows on drive C then restore your files from a backup s Lo reinstall files on drive C Replacing D
26. to eight characters then presBAB The display shows for each character in your password Leave the box empty if you want no password Hint Before you type a password check the status of Num Lock normally you d want it off so you can type letters BRWN re Nn Type the new password again in the Verify line then choose OK Choose Passwords from the System menu then choose Password option Select or clear the User Password Required options you want they re explained below then choose OK 8 Choose Save and Reboot from the Exit menu then choose OK in the Save and Reboot dialog box sO You have four choices for password security as indicated by the Password Required options Turn On Always 25 Setting Upa Password You must enter your password every time you turn on the OmniBook even if it turned itself off after a period of inactivity Turn On after FN OFF The only time you must enter your password is when you turn on the OmniBook after you deliberately turned it off by pressinEN On Off If you turned it off with just On Off you re not prompted for your password Undock You must enter your password each time you undock the OmniBook from a docking station Save Setup Changes You must enter your password every time you save changes in the System Configuration utility or OmniBook Tools To remove your password leave the New Password line empty in the Set User password dialog box
27. you all the power and convenience of a full fledged Hewlett Packard handheld calculator It lets you quickly perform mathematical operations as well as sophisticated financial and scientific calculations Here s a sample of what you can do with this handy OmniBook application e Perform general arithmetic problems involving addition subtraction multiplication and division e Execute sophisticated TVM time value of money and financial calculations e Produce analyses of financial alternatives e Do conversions involving currency length temperature and other units e Perform calculations using scientific functions like sine cosine polar rectangular functions and more Solve algebraic equations with the Solver e Switch between conventional algebraic mode and the RPN Reverse Polish Notation familiar to many HP calculator users Attention HP Calculator Veterans If you ve already used another Hewlett Packard calculator like the HP9BII or the HP 200LX s Calculator you ll find HFCalculator remarkably similar But now you can press buttons on the keyboard or click buttons in the HBalculator window to accomplish the same tasks To start HP Calculator e In Program Manager double click the HPFinancial Calculator icon in the OmniBook group Starting HP Calculator Click Start Programs OmniBook HP Financial Calculator To perform a math function on one number Type the number it s entered in the Calc lin
28. 1 hour or so Set power management to an option that emphasizes saving power s To change how power is managed Turn off the OmniBook when you stop using it but avoid turning it off and on frequently If you work with an application that uses the serial port or a PCMCIA T O card exit the application when you re done using it If you access one or more files or programs on a hard disk or floppy disk frequently consider copying or moving those files or programs to a flash disk or RAM card in the upper or lower card slot at least while you re using the files 13 e If you have a PCMCIA I O card that is a card having an external connection such as a modem or network card remove it when you re not using it Some I O cards use significant power even while they re inactive To recharge the battery or run on ac power e Plug the power cord into the adapter then into a grounded ac outlet e Insert the adapter plug into the socket on the left side of the OmniBook CAUTION Use only an HPF1044B ac adapter he type shipped with the HPOmniBook5000 Using any other adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your warranty Always plug it into a grounded outlet Note that the adapter plug has negative polarity the inner contact is negative and the outer is positive You use the ac adapter to recharge the battery pack in the OmniBook You can also use it to avoid draining the battery so it will be at full capacity whe
29. 15 operating time 14 RAM card 19 recharging 14 recycling 16 replacing 15 87 safeguards 13 troubleshooting 86 Battery Status indicator battery charge level 13 beeping setting volume 20 boot disks 61 booting 61 brightness adjustment 7 8 13 C C drive See drive C cables parallel printer 32 79 serial 30 VGA adapter 41 Calculator 70 90 Caps Lock mode 12 Card Services 35 39 card slots See also cards as serial port 39 data storage 17 initializing cards 39 inserting cards 35 location 7 new disk in 38 not available 61 removing cards 36 supported disks 19 CardLite 40 cards compatibility 19 39 data storage 19 35 flash disks 19 T O 35 38 39 40 85 T O port names 30 in Status Panel 12 inserting 35 modem 38 39 40 network 38 39 40 RAM 19 removing 36 troubleshooting 77 81 types 35 write protection 36 83 CardWizard 40 CD ROM drive connecting 33 with docking system 43 changing See setting charge level indicator 13 charging battery problems 88 time needed 14 charging light 7 14 COM ports See serial ports Communications Pack 81 compressed disks 39 83 84 computer See OmniBook CONFIG SYS configurations 57 61 editing 56 PCMCIA drivers 41 81 recovering 57 required commands 57 connecting docking system 43 T O cards 39 infrared devices 33 parallel cables 32 parallel devices 32 printers 28
30. 2 To view or change parallel port assignments eeeeeseeeseeereerreessereeeresereeere 32 Making Infrared Connections nesese aeni ea en riia ienaa 33 To exchange data with another computer eeeseeerseseeesrsesrererseresereserrsereesrese 33 To print on an infrared printer seeeseeeseeeeeeseeeeertrererereressressreseresereseressreserese 33 Connecting a CD ROM Drive and Other SCSI Devices 33 To prepare your OmniBook for SCSI devices eee eeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeenaes 34 To connect SCSI devices 2 itso evnestisiends eee a T E AE OE a ARS 34 Adding PEMCIA Cardsic is rss sissies five estes evede Qikeie Gu asta tei assets 35 To inserta PEM CTA card 3 eit aE E AE REO 35 Toremove a PCMCIA tard crits eao E a a 36 To view Card infOrmatiOn ccccceesseeecccccsseeeseeeecccssseeeeseseccessseusseeececssseees 37 To prepare a data storage Card eee eeseceseecssceecneeceseeeesseeesaeecseecsneeescaeeesaes 38 Toset up anlO cardin n E a A E A E E AE aa 39 To use less memory for plug in cards seseeseeeeeersesrrersrerirereseresereseresereeerese 40 Connecting an External Display niisiis niie eneses ia reii aars 41 To connect an external display ssesseseesessseessesresseressseressreressteressereseereessee 41 To change the external display setup sssssessssressereeteresssreressereesseressseressee 42 To change the television type oci esineeseen a a E ii sieas 43 Using th Dockings System eraras a a E
31. 7 Schussboomer Street Address2 City Hidden Valley State co Zip Note 2 In the Name box type a person s name for example Martin Jean Claude Remember to type the last name first because when you sort or search the list of items the operation begins by looking at the leftmost character Putting last names first will make it easier to find people later 3 Type information in the rest of the Add New Item box Here are a few hints Hints e For ease of typing you can use thd AB key to tab between fields SHIFT TABtabs backwards e The Category entry allows you to sort your list into sections for relatives personal acquaintances business contacts and so on e You can leave almost any field blank 4 Click OK to enter the item into the list or Click Save to enter the item into the list and open a new blank item This is a good way to add several items to the list one after another When you add new persons to the list they re automatically placed in alphabetical order To search for a person 1 Type the first letters of the name you want to find 2 When the highlight is on the name you want presENTER to close the Fast Goto dialog box When you start typing a name Phone Book s Fast Goto dialog box pops up and searches as you type The highlight moves to the name as you type it 69 Starting HP Calculator Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator HP Financial Calculator gives
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34. Q o 0 So 4 If a memory expansion board is already present in both slots pull out the board you want to replace 50 5 Remove the new memory expansion board from its packaging and position it over the connectors Press in the board until it seats fully Replace the slot cover 7 Insert the battery 8 Press the reset button in the small opening on the left side of the OmniBook see To reset the OmniBook When prompted run the System Configuration utility to save the new memory configuration 9 In Control Panel double click the Enhanced icon then choose Virtual Memory and lon Fe Change Preparing the 10 First clear the Use 32 BitFile Access option then select this option again This New Memory updates the Cache Size setting 11 Choose OK to save the new setting When prompted choose Restart Windows to activate the new setting ee Preparing the New Memory You don t need to adjust any settings after installing memory in your OmniBook Windows normally adjusts it settings automatically according to the amount of memory present and the amount of unused disk space available on drive C 51 Changing the OmniBook Configuration Hint Changing the Configuration OmniBook Tools gives you a visual way to change the way your OmniBook looks and operates Whenever you make a change the changes are stored in a system configuration file such as WIN INI Changing the OmniBook Configura
35. Repair or restore the necessary files as indicated To restore an original system file see To recover system files If you see text about MS DOS but things stop before Windows starts or before you get an MS DOS prompt insert theSupport Utility disk or other boot disk in the floppy drive then pressCTRL ALT DELto reboot from drive A If the unit doesn t reboot from a floppy boot disk the unit probably requires service If it reboots typedir c to see if drive C contains valid files Then try the following o If drive C has valid files try typinge dos scandisk to repair any defects andsys a c to restore core MS DOS files Try typing each of these commands to see if it fixes the problem fdisk mbr to repair only the boot sector of drive C and c dos scandisk to repair any file defects Oo Last resort The following commands delete all files on drive C so you must reinstall your files after running these commands fdisk to reinitialize drive C and format c u to prepare drive C for storing data Reinstall your files see To reinstall files on drive C Problems during Reboot 88 You can use the Windows startup menu to help find startup problems See Troubleshooting Tips for Windows 95 If the screen is difficult to read e Try adjusting the display slide the controls just below the display e If the OmniBook is cold allow it to warm up Lockup Problems If an application stops respon
36. Windows Help use the modem troubleshooter If an infrared data connection doesn t work make sure you re using the COM4 port not COM2 For printing use the LPT3 port instead e For an infrared connection start Infrared Monitor before you connect In Control Panel double click Infrared e For an MS DOS program using an infrared connection run the program in an MS DOS Prompt window instead of in MS DOS mode For sound problems Window95 e Check the playback or recording sound levels channels and muting double click the speaker symbol in the taskbar e Press FN F9 several times to make sure the upper sound limit isn t too low Or press FN F2 to view or change the upper sound limit For general operating problems Window95 e In Windows Help use the appropriate troubleshooters For display problems Window95 e Check that the display settings match the characteristics of your display In HP User Tools click Display and check the Settings tab For power and startup problems Window95 e If the OmniBook doesn t start successfully see the next heading e See also Power and Startup Problems If the OmniBook doesn t reboot successfully Window95 78 If no text is displayed during reboot or if things stop before you see Starting Windows95 the unit probably requires service If you see Starting Window95 during startup followed by error messages reboot again but when you see Sta
37. a good idea to save the state of your OmniBook to the hard disk when you turn it off Then you will be able to resume working at the same point even if the batteries have been exhausted To turn the OmniBook on after a save to disk just press the On Off button The OmniBook takes a few seconds to start up and then returns to the last screen you had displayed Checking the LCD Status Panel The LCD Status Panel located above the keyboard contains indicators that show the current status of the OmniBook Additional Status Information The taskbar normally displays status indicators at its right end e AC and battery information e Sound status e Infrared status e PCMCIA card status Some of the taskbar indicators provide information or control when you move the mouse pointer onto the indicator or when you click the indicator or double click or right click 11 Hard disk Ac power Battery charging drive Power off Num Lock AN v mm mm7 w Sh Oo Aad Battery status Floppy disk PCMCIA Caps Lock Scroll Lock drive cards Ac power This icon appears when the ac adapter is plugged in Battery These icons appear when a battery is inserted in the corresponding status and battery slot Battery 1 is on the left side of the OmniBook and Battery Battery 2 is on the right The shading of the battery symbol shows the charging approximate charge level of the battery relative to a full charge The lightning bolt symbol appea
38. active at the same time e If you want to use Microsoft DriveSpace compression on removable disks without compressing drive C use the following steps o To turn on DriveSpace for only removable drives 1 Exit Windows 2 Type dscopy and press ENTER 3 Press CTRL ALT DEL o To turn off DriveSpace 1 Exit Windows 2 Type dsdel and press ENTER 3 Press CTRL ALT DEL If Stacker compression software isn t working properly e If you choose to install Stacker for an HP flash disk use these steps 1 Insert the flash disk 2 Use Notepad or other text editor to open the SINSTALL BAT file on the flash disk 3 Insert this new line just after the DETECT line GOTO HPOBPL then save the change 4 Run SINSTALL from the flash disk then do the steps below e Check CONFIG SYS for the proper Stacker setup otherwise the card slots may not function properly Do the following after you install Stacker 1 Delete the WEAR EXE program from the flash disk WEAR can accidentally corrupt the data on the disk or damage the disk 2 Use SysEdit or a text editor to open the C CONFIG SYS file 3 Make sure the Stacker line specifies drives that match your card slots edit the line as required For example the following line specifies your normal card slot configuration device c stacker stacker com p 0 d e 4 Make sure the Stacker line comes before the DRVSPACE SYS or DBLSPACE SYS line if present and before the Pacific Rim linegrspf sys if
39. and double click the Ports icon Choose the port you want to set up then set its parameters For details see theWindows Quick Startmanual To find out the port name for a particular serial connection see the previous topic The changes you make to theadvanced settings for a serial port should match your hardware settings The built in advanced settings are listed below you shouldn t use different settings in any applications COM1 address 3F8 hex interrupt 4 COM2 address 2F8 hex interrupt 3 COM3 address 3E8 hex interrupt 4 COM4 address 2E8 hex interrupt 3 Making Parallel Connections The OmniBook parallel port is a standard EPP 25 pin parallel port It supports bidirectional data transfer To connect a parallel device The OmniBook 25 pin parallel port is a standard parallel port The most common types of parallel connections involve connections to printers and to other computers e For a printer connection use a standard parallel printer cable available at computer dealers or electronic supply stores e For any other connection such as a bidirectional connection use a special parallel cable designed for that purpose See the manual for the software you re using To view or change parallel port assignments You can see and change the parallel port names LPT1 LPT2 LPT3 assigned to the printer port Save any open files you may need to reboot your OmniBook Press FN F2 to enter the System Configuratio
40. ary group then double click the Windows Quick Start icon To run the Tutorial e While the Program Manager window is shown press LT then H then W e Move the trackball pointer to the Program Manager window and point it at the Help menu label then press and release the left trackball button Then move the trackball pointer down to the Windows Tutorial command and press and release the left trackball button To use special features of the OmniBook keyboard e You can tilt the keyboard with the tilt feet located on the bottom of the OmniBook e Use the goldFN function key to execute functions with gold colored labels for example FN F8 decreases the speaker volume You pressind holdthe FN key then you press the other key e Press the NUM LOCK number lock key to use the numeric keypad With the keypad active keys change to the designations shown on their slanted faces for instance keysJ K and L become 1 2 and 3 Other keys in this area also become number keys HoldFN if you want to type letters Pres NUM LOCK again to return these keys to their original functions so they again type the normal alphabet Setting Up Shortcut Keys You can set up shortcuts for documents and programs see the Windows online Help If you set up a shortcut you can also set up a shortcut key for it in the shortcut property sheet use the Shortcut Key option on the Shortcut tab Here are a few tips e f external FN key operation is enabled
41. ave battery power se To save battery power Setting Power Options N SSS Setting Power Options Click Start and HP User Tools then on the Setup tab click OmniBook On the Power tab you can choose the power settings you want In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group Click Power Management 3 Select the power management option that matches the balance you want between battery life and response time N e If you choose the Custom option you can change the individual timeout settings such as the automatic turn off time 4 Choose OK 53 Select the option that matches Shows timeouts for battery your preference operation Power Management Options for Battery Power gt idle Time before Turn Off Emphasis on Power Savings Balance Power Savings Performance Emphasis on Performance Custom Computer Hard Disk Setting Pointing Options CPU 0 5 seconds The OmniBook automatic turn off features operate only if the OmniBook is running on battery power If the ac adapter is powering the unit the OmniBook and hard disk do not automatically turn off When you close the lid of your OmniBook the display automatically turns off to save power but the computer continues to run until the time set in Idle Time before Turn Off is reached You can also change how power is managed in the Software Configuration utility Press FN F2 and then
42. choose Power Controls from the Power menu To customize the trackball or pointer You can change the response speed of the trackball swap the left and right buttons and change the pointer behavior A Setting Pointing Options In Control Panel double click Mouse to change trackball and pointer settings The mouse works in Windows and in MS DOS If you connect an external PS 2 mouse it normally disables the trackball unless you press FN F2 and disable the external mouse 54 Setting Pointing Options Setting Pointing Options In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group Click Input Devices then Pointing Devices 3 If you want to change how fast you must double click adjust the Double Click Speed slider 4 If you want to make the right trackball button be the primary button choose Swap Left Right Buttons The change takes effect immediately 5 If you want to change the trackball speed adjust the Mouse Tracking Speed slider 6 Choose OK You can click the Keyboard button in Input Devices to adjust the keyboard response times N e To add an external mouse If you want you can attach and use an external mouse with your OmniBook While you re using this mouse you cannot use the built in trackball 1 Plug the mouse cable into the external mouse keyboard port on the back of the OmniBook or To use an external mouse and an external keyboard first plug the Y adapter in
43. cluded with your OmniBook into the external mouse keyboard port then connect the external mouse and keyboard 2 Turn the OmniBook off and on again with the blue On Off button To enable the trackball in MS DOS The trackball is normally not enabled in MS DOS Use the following steps to activate its driver immediately 1 Exit Program Manager and Windows 2 Type gmouse You can also make the trackball automatically enabled by editing the AUTOEXEC BAT file and deleting rem on the GMOUSE line see To edit system files This enables the trackball the next time you reboot the OmniBook Editing System Files The operation of your system depends in part on four key system files on drive C CONFIG SYS AUTOEXEC BAT WIN INI and SYSTEM INI For example the settings that specify your Windows environment are stored in WIN INI In addition many applications store setup information in configuration files In certain special situations you may want to edit these files but normally you don t need to do this 55 To edit system files CAUTION Make a backup copy of any system file you plan to edit If you accidentally make an improper change it may prevent your system from working properly You can use the backup copy to restore the original version In the Program Manager window from the File menu choose Run Type sysedit and choose OK Activate the window for the file you want to edit and make the changes From the F
44. controls the brightness and the right slider controls the contrast Important Keep in mind that a higher brightness setting gives a shorter battery operating time because the internal light is using more power This may affect the operating time by as much as an hour or so The contrast setting if available doesn t affect the operating time Learning About Windows 95 Setting Up Shortcut Keys To learn about Windows Microsoft Windows for Workgroups is basically Microsoft Windows 3 1 with added features designed to support networked interactions Learning About Window 5 e Start the 10 minute tour of Windows click Start Programs OmniBook Library Tour e See the Introducing Microsoft Windowsnanual shipped with your OmniBook e See the Windows online Help click Start and Help For an introduction open the Introducing Windows topic on the Contents tab If Windows is completely new to you consider buying a book about Windows You can probably find one that suits you at your local bookstore If you ve worked with a conventional PC running the Windows operating system most parts of the OmniBook screen are probably familiar However if you re new to Windows you can use the following sources to learn about Windows on your OmniBook e Run the online Tutorial in the Program Manager window see below e See the Windows Quick Startmanual it s an online manual In Program Manager open the OmniBook Libr
45. d exit the application first If you remove the card the application or the OmniBook might behave unpredictably or stop responding until you restart the OmniBook 1 If necessary rotate the ejector button so that it protrudes from the case 2 Press the black ejector button until the card pops out then pull out the card Before You Remove a Card You should stop a PCMCIA card before you unplug it This protects your data and avoids unexpected problems e Click the PCMCIA indicator in the taskbar then click the Stop command for the PCMCIA card To restart a card remove it then insert it again 36 Viewing Card Information To view card information You can check key information about a PCMCIA card in the upper or lower card slot Viewing Card Information e Double click the PCMCIA card indicator in the taskbar e Click Start and HP User Tools then on the Setup tab click PC Card Also in System Properties the Device Manager tab lists PCMCIA ports sockets and PCMCIA cards If you need to view or change the settings for a PCMCIA card select the card and click Properties 1 In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group then click Connections and Card Slots Double click the CardWizard icon in the OmniBook group 2 If you want more detailed information select the card you want to check e Slot 0 the
46. d helps you resolve communications problems To start Infrared Monitor in Control Panel double click Infrared This section shows how to Connect a serial device e View or change the serial port assignments e Specify serial port settings To connect a serial device The OmniBook 9 pin serial port is a standard serial port just like those found on many PCs The most common types of serial connections involve printers modems and other computers You can make such connections using standard serial cables and adapters available at computer dealers and electronic supply stores To view or change serial port assignments You can see and change the serial communications port names COM1 COM2 COM3 and COM4 assigned to the serial port and infrared port Assigning Serial Ports 30 Press FN F2 to start the System Configuration utility You can use the Input Output menu COM Ports command to change the COM names for the serial port and the physical infrared port normally COM1 and COM2 PCMCIA serial type cards use the remaining COM names Exit the utility without rebooting then click Start and Shut Down to restart the OmniBook You must restart to make the new assignments active In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group 2 Click Connections then click COM Ports The dialog box shows the names currently assigned to the ports io To change the assignment of port names sel
47. detected in Control Panel double click Add New Hardware e If you don t want Windows to reconfigure the card each time you dock your OmniBook you can run the ISA Configuration utility Click Start Programs Plug And Play ISA Configuration Utility 49 Adding Memory to the OmniBook The OmniBook memory slots accommodate two memory expansion boards You can install a memory expansion board to increase the total amount of memory To find out your OmniBook memory size se To find the system software version and memory size CAUTION Take precautions against damage from static electricity e Gather all the parts you need so you can complete the installation in one sitting e Don t remove the memory expansion board from its packaging until you ve removed the slot cover from the OmniBook e When you remove the board from its packaging hold it only by its edges Don t touch the electronic components or gold traces Also turn off the unit unplug the ac adapter and remove the battery Otherwise the OmniBook or memory expansion board may be damaged 1 Exit Program Manager and Windows your current session and any unsaved data will not be preserved 2 Important Turn off the unit unplug the ac adapter and remove the battery If necessary see To replace the battery 3 Use your fingernail or a flat blade screwdriver to remove the cover from the memory expansion slot Of TS y N Z g lt 2
48. different display options instead Setting Up an For example you may want to use a high resolution external display External Display Setting Up an External Display You e 1 2 3 can set these options for an external display Type of display Click Start and HP User Tools then on the Setup tab click Display On the Settings tab click Change Display Type then change the type of monitor to match the model you re using If the external display has higher resolution than the OmniBook display you ll have to turn off the OmniBook display to see the higher resolution see the next paragraph Switching Press FN F5 to switch between the external and built in displays Or click Start and HP User Tools then on the Setup tab click OmniBook on the Display tab you can switch between displays You ll probably want to turn off the built in display if the external display has a different resolution In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group Click Display In the Display Resolution box select the desired resolution To restore the default option choose 640x480 standard VGA or 800x600 super VGA depending on your OmniBook s display For higher resolutions the granularity of the OmniBook display won t change Rather a larger image will pan across the display 42 4 5 6 Set the action for the b In the OmniBook Display box select the desired action for the built in display
49. ding e See the Windows Quick Startmanual for general information about applications e Press CTRL ALT DELto reboot If nothing happens se To reset the OmniBook If a screen saver causes lockup e If you ve previously set up an OmniBook password you should delete the OmniBook password use the Password icon in OmniBook Tools Screen savers conflict with password protection and together they can lock up the OmniBook 3 32 bit access 51 83 86 A A drive See drive A About command 62 ac adapter 12 affects turn off 14 54 connecting 14 conserves battery 13 negative polarity 14 75 power cords 74 printer interaction 79 running on 14 socket for 7 uses 12 adding See also installing appointments 67 events 67 phone entries 68 addresses serial ports 32 Advanced Power Management 12 85 advanced settings serial ports 32 89 alarms 20 67 ALT GR key 10 APM 12 85 Appointment Book 20 65 appointments 66 67 ATAINIT command 39 ATA type disks See also disks drivers for 81 flash 19 formatting 39 maintaining 59 not FDISK 39 support for 40 types 19 audio See sound AUTOEXEC BAT 56 57 automatic shutdown 11 15 B backing up files 59 backlight 8 13 42 BallPoint mouse See serial mouse battery charge level 13 charging 14 charging light 14 charging time 14 conserving 13 detailed status 13 disposing of 16 in Status Panel 12 location 7 low condition 12 13
50. drive floppy disk 12 hard disk 12 not affected by low battery 13 troubleshooting 77 78 81 Drives indicator removing disks 36 DriveSpace 83 E E drive See drive E editing system files 56 EEPROM cards See flash disks Enhanced Control Panel 51 83 86 ergonomics 73 events Appointment Book 67 exiting not required 11 external display 42 external mouse adding 55 with docking system 47 F F1044B ac adapter 14 75 fax modems See modems FDISK command 39 files backing up 59 installing 59 removing 60 troubleshooting 78 81 Financial Calculator 70 finding phone entries 69 fixing problems See troubleshooting flash disks See also disks ATA type 19 capacities 19 inserting 35 removable disks 19 removing 36 supported types 19 93 Flash File System 19 81 flash memory cards 19 81 floppy disks See disks floppy drive floppy drive booting from 61 78 88 drive A 17 saving power 13 FN key 9 formatting disks 38 G green light 14 H hard disk See also disks ATA type 19 conserving power 13 hard disk drive location 7 hardcards See cards disks hardware handshaking 30 hardware profiles 44 headphones 21 Hewlett Packard See Support and Service booklet HP Financial Calculator 70 HP flash disks 19 HP User Tools 52 humidity limits See Getting Started I T O cards See also cards description 35 initializing 40 85 inserting 35 no Ring wakeup 40 p
51. e Click the button for the desired math function Or Press the key on the OmniBook keyboard that chooses the desired math function N e 70 HP Financial Calculator File Edit Clear Application View Options Help Toolbar oo ro Raf sr ev he teal ex Sx Cu o ee Calc line paesone EEE Status line ALG DEG HP Calculator takes over part of your OmniBook s keyboard and reassigns functions to it You can see these functions and the applicable keys on the display of calculator buttons for example pressing theQ key takes the square root of the number in the Calc line Soo Sro Pef kasd Teo h od Hen Yu Po The Q key performs this function Hints e Use BACKSPACEto correct a single keystroke on the Calc line e Use DEL to erase the entire Calc line and reset it to zero To do simple arithmetic 1 Type the calculation in the Calc line 2 Press ENTER or the key Your OmniBook s HP Calculator application starts in algebraic mode shown by the letters ALG in the status line When algebraic mode is active you can type a number into the Calc line then type an arithmetic operator like then type another number and press ENTER or the key to see the answer 71 If you are entering a multi step problem intermediate results are calculated when you type the next arithmetic operator You can also type parentheses to group different parts of a calculation 72 Safety Information
52. e connection If the OmniBook turns off the I O card resets when it turns on again and the communications application won t necessarily reinitialize it e Remove the I O card when you re not using it or plug in the ac adapter Some I O cards draw significant power even while they re inactive e If you want a PCMCIA modem to automatically answer an incoming call plug in the ac adapter so the OmniBook doesn t turn off An incoming Ring signal to a PCMCIA modem does not turn on the OmniBook To use less memory for plug in cards If you need to conserve conventional memory and you aren t using some types of PCMCIA cards you can select a lower level of PCMCIA support a smaller set of card types that will be recognized by your OmniBook You can change the support level whenever you need Memory for PCMCIA Cards Windows automatically uses the minimum amount of memory required for the cards actually present You don t have to do anything If you use CardLite to save memory and restrict the types of supported PCMCIA cards e It prevents CardWizard from running you can t run CardWizard to get card information or to display the card slot indicator It doesn t display a message if you insert an unsupported or unrecognized card It normally supports only one modem card at COM2 See below The software for many network cards isn t compatible with CardLite Exit Program Manager and Windows At the MS DOS prompt typ
53. e and AC Plug Type HP Part Numbers Current Canada 125 127 Vac 10 A NEMA 5 15P 8120 1348 2 5 m Mexico or Philippines 8120 6260 1 0 m Taiwan United States United States 250 Vac 6A NEMA 6 15P 8120 0698 2 5m East and West 250 Vac 10 A CEE 7 VIl 8120 1689 2 5 m Europe or Egypt 8120 6262 1 0 m Saudi Arabia Hong Kong 250 Vac 5 A BS 1363A 8120 1351 2 5 m Singapore or United Kingdom 8120 6261 1 0 m Australia 250 Vac 7 5 A ASC112 8120 1369 2 5 m 74 CAUTION New Zealand or People s Republic 8120 6346 1 0 m of China Switzerland 250 Vac 6 A SEV 1011 8120 2104 2 5 m Denmark 250 Vac 6 A DHCK 107 8120 2956 2 5 m Japan 125 Vac 12 A MITI 41 9682 8120 5342 2 5 m India 250 Vac 10 A BS 546 8120 4211 2 0 m South Africa Use only the ac adapter shipped with the OmniBook HP part number F1044B Using any other adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your warranty Always plug the ac adapter into a grounded outlet Also the adapter plug has negative polarity the inner contact is negative and the outer is positive 75 Hints Troubleshooting and Windows 95 Troubleshooting and Windows 95 Troubleshooting If you run into problems using your OmniBook you can use the suggestions in this chapter for getting back on track Also check the contents and index for pointers to related information If you re having a problem within one particular application
54. e backups to an external storage device connected to one of the OmniBook s ports To reinstall files on drive C Drive C is the main mass storage device for the OmniBook If drive C becomes corrupted for any reason you need to reformat the disk and reinstall all your files On the other hand if you accidentally delete or corrupt onlydividual files on drive C you may be able to recover them from your backup disks other applications you ve installed and other files you ve created remain on the disk The following steps require that you have th ecovery CD ROM compact disk and Support Utilityfloppy disk and that you connect a CD ROM drive to your OmniBook SCSI port or to the SCSI port on a docking system 1 Connect the CD ROM drive to your OmniBook 2 Insert the Support Utilityfloppy disk in the floppy drive 3 Insert the Recovery CD ROM in the CD ROM drive make sure you use the correct CD ROM 4 Plug in the ac adapter in case the battery is low 5 If possible click Start Shut Down and Restart The Computer Otherwise press CTRL ALT DEL or press the reset button This restarts your OmniBook from the floppy drive 6 When you see a menu of startup options select Reinstall All Original Files When the process finishes your hard disk contains the original files 7 Optional Restore selected files from a recent backup To repair and clean up a disk After a period of use the file structure on a disk may develop
55. e these commands cd cardsoft clefg N e 40 io In the Configurator screen from the Configure menu select CardLite 4 Select the level of support then choose OK e To support only modem cards choose CardLite Basic e To support modem cards and network LAN cards choose CardLite Enhanced and clear the ATA card option e To support modem cards network cards and ATA type data storage cards choose CardLite Enhanced and set the ATA card option e To support all card types choose CardSoft the default OmniBook setting This is the only setting that supports CardWizard 5 From the File menu choose Exit When prompted choose OK to save the changes or choose Cancel to discard them 6 If you changed the level of support pres CTRL ALT DEL restart the OmniBook and activate the new settings or If you didn t change the level typwin to restart Windows The CardLite Configurator program changes the CONFIG SYS file so it loads only the drivers needed for the types of cards you ve selected You can also use the CardLite Configurator program to view or change the settings for a modem card or network LAN card However the default settings should normally be correct for the OmniBook write them down before changing thenso you can restore them if necessary If you ve changed the COM name assignments for the serial ports COM2 may not be available for a modem card use the Settings menu Modem command to select the
56. ect a different combination Choose OK 5 If you changed the port assignments you must reboot the OmniBook to make the new assignments active F COM Pon Assignments Lists the COM Current LUM Fort Assignments names for serial and Serial Infrared infrared ports COM1 Addr JTC ING 4 COM2 Add 270 INQ J Now Serial Part Astignmaont New IR Port Assignmenl Choose the set 0 of COM port O Hure O Nune assignments O CON1 Addr 3F8 IRO 4 O COM1 Addr 3F8 IRQ 4 you want C CON2 Addr 2F9 IRQ 3 COH2 Addr 2F8 IRQ 3 O COM3 Addr 3E3 IRQ 4 C CONA Addr 2E8 IRQ 3 C COMA Addr 2E3 IRQ 3 You can also change COM Port Assignments in the System Configuration utility Press FN F2 and then choose COM Ports from the Input Output menu To specify serial port settings Many applications provide a way for you to adjust the settings for serial ports they use A Other applications don t let you change serial port settings However you can use Viewing Serial Control Panel to set the basic serial port settings the ones used by an application that Port Settings doesn t change settings 31 king Computers Viewing Serial Port Settings In System Properties the Device Manager tab lists serial COM ports To view the settings for a COM port select the port and click Properties The serial port is normally COM1 and the physical infrared port is normally COM2 e Open Control Panel
57. ections e For an infrared printer see Making Infrared Connections e For a serial printer see Making Serial Connections Default Printer HP DeskJet 500 on LPT1 Installed Printers HP DeskJet 500 on LPT1 HP DeskJet 500 on LPT2 HP Laserjet 474M on LPT1 HP LaserJet 4 4M on LPT2 Remove HP LaserJet 4P 4MP on LPT3 Set As Default Printer O Use Print Manager Shows other types of printers you can add to the list For more information about setting up a printer see th Vindows Quick Startmanual 29 Computers Assigning Serial Ports Making Serial Connections The OmniBook serial port is a standard 9 pin serial port It supports hardware handshaking a method of data flow control that uses signals sent over reserved wires in the serial cable Linking Computers You can use Direct Cable Connection to link two PCs and share files drives and printers between them You can make a connection in these ways e With a serial or null modem cable using the COM1 port e With a parallel cable using the LPT1 port e With a wireless infrared connection using the COM4 port a virtual port To start the Direct Cable Connection wizard click Start Programs Accessories Direct Cable Connection on each computer One computer must be the host and the other computer must be the guest For an infrared connection if Infrared Monitor is running it provides visual status an
58. eds of 9600 baud or higher e Select a lower baud rate in the application e Use OmniBook Tools to temporarily disable Power Management In OmniBook Tools click Power choose Custom and clear the Power Management option If this fixes the problem check to see if your communications software may have an update to avoid power management problemsRemember to enable Power Management when you re done If a PCMCIA I O card stops communicating properly e It may have been reset if the OmniBook turned off Exit and restart the application and plug in the ac adapter if possible e See Ifa PCMCIA card doesn t work properly in a card slot If you have problems with infrared communications e Check that only one application is using the infrared port e Check that both devices are using the same protocol such as IrDA Sound Problems If sounds aren t audible e Check the playback or recording sound levels channels and muting in OmniBook Tools click Sound and Volume And Mixer e Press FN F9 several times to make sure the upper sound limit isn t too low Or press FN F2 to view or change the upper sound limit General Operating Problems See the Windows Quick Startand MS DOS Quick Startmanuals for general information about using Windows for Workgroups and MS DOS Also see the manual for the specific application you re having trouble with 85 If you re prompted to insert a Windows disk e If you re adding a d
59. ert the cards normally COM3 then COM4 However if two such cards are present when you turn on the OmniBook COM names are reassigned starting with the lower slot This will cause the COM names to switch if you inserted the lower card first If you want to check the setup of a card se To view card information 39 Hints Memory for PCMCIA Cards Notes For network LAN cards you may need to set up network support in Windows for Workgroups For hardware support use the Windows Setup icon in the Main group For software support use the Network Setup icon in the Network group See the online Help for those programs While an I O card is installed that slot isn t available as a disk drive For information about PCMCIA cards that operate with the OmniBook contact HewlettPackard see the Service and Supportbooklet or the OmniBook Support icon in Program Manager in the OmniBook Library group Keep the following suggestions in mind while you re working with PCMCIA I O cards e Start a communications application only after you insert the I O card otherwise the application can t initialize the card e Exit a communications application before you remove the I O card otherwise the application or the OmniBook might behave unpredictably or stop responding e Plug in the ac adapter while you re using the I O card especially for unattended operation This prevents the OmniBook from turning off and breaking th
60. es 68 Finding People with Phone Book ccesceescecesseeecneeseseeeeneeeesaeecsaeesseeeseeeeesaes 68 To add a person to the Sts essciescots hited A vessossdieievietevsectsdiea ad ubesosieeb eds 68 To search for ajpetsonia cicadas sidan a Minsiiiae Gaon aden 69 Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator cee eeeeeesseeeseeeseneeeeseeeesnes 70 To perform a math function on one NUMDET ee eee eeneeeeneeceneeeeneeeeeeeeesaee 70 To do simple arith metic cccceeesccceessececseneeceeseaeeeceesneecceseeeceeseeeeeseaeeeess 71 Safety Informations isiad cali AannAnh cus a OE A OE EEE EAE 73 Working Efficiently and Safely ee eeeeceseecsseeceseeeeseeeesaeecsaeecsaeessseaeeneeeesaes 73 Choosing Power otdsic cnsik aeetas oE peas Ep EE EE Guinan ann sae 74 Troubleshooting 225 cok cosh Solid Ae Seed Ie Lele AGM S ed TR 76 S lving Probl Mis oirinn et a A E E a TE 76 Troubleshooting Tips for Window S eeeeseeeseeereesrreretrisereseressresrresereeerese 77 Printin s Probles 4 05 isons deus aaa aan en uiettacs 79 Memory Problems etetera ea OE ee 80 Trackball and Mouse Problems cccccccesssscceecenceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeesseneeeeeseseeess 80 File Drive and PCMCIA Card ProblemS s sseesessesssseresrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrrrrrene 81 Serial and Infrared Communications Problems eeceeeseeeeeeceseeeeseeeeeeee 84 SOuNd Problems o 565 Hs caeecees ake a eakccnaadieccepenuke consul ccoeeweheachedune 85 General O
61. eseessaeecsaeecscesesaaeesseecsaeesseeeses 58 Cleaning the Trackballis cscts a taust oriant aves ea Raes AECE EAS ea EEES eSa 58 Tocl an th etrackbal ei eaaa devi acta A E Es 58 Protectins Your Dafa e a AS Ral ee eT ahd 58 To back up your files anirai ienee e ne Masaka Bae adsense aT 59 To rei st ll files on drive Cis i5 aviv hited eesosa E REES EA EE Ee EEE Ae E Ein 59 To repair atid clean pa diSkaret oieri ereere neoa aesan das ieacteestinn ees 59 To delete a set of OmniBook files eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerisererereseressreserrsereesrese 60 Restarting the OmniB 00k oianetan eae A a a TREE AR 60 To reboot the OMNBO K aen eesse estoe sonta cedan ea eese OEE TAES OaS ECAA Ee KESE eia 61 To reset th OMN BOO K ta earan eaa rO raa EAEE E EAE REES 61 Upgrading the OmniBook iseia nne nnn ee t e ar e aeae 62 To find the system software version and Memory Size eere 62 To replace drive Coene airera eoa Mikes Eea oane E RETA A E a e aeii 63 Using the Personal Information Applications eseeeseeeseeereesressreerresrerereeereesreesres 65 Managing Your Time with Appointment BOOK eessseseesseereeereesrrerrrerrrerrrerreene 65 To VIEW your Appointments iisi ieni e a a a aa ai 66 To add a new appOintMent eee eee eeeeecsseeceseeeeseeceseeeesaeecsaeecsaeescneeeenaeeesaes 67 Tovadd a new events si itein datasiaen r EE ser heAveist eats 67 To delete an appointment OF CVENE eles eeeeeceseeeeceeeesaeecsaeecsaeecsteeeeseeeesa
62. essed disk Preparing a Data Storage Card e f a PCMCIA hard disk card isn t automatically enabled double click Add New Hardware in Control Panel The wizard guides you through the required steps e f the PCMCIA hard disk card isn t formatted in My Computer or in the right side of Explorer single click the drive then on the File menu click Format 38 Setting Up an I O Card CAUTION e Read and follow the instructions that come with the PCMCIA card e If you need to format the device you can use File Manager for many types of disks otherwise you can use the appropriate MS DOS command For example to format an ATA type disk or RAM card in drive D you can double click the MS DOS Prompt icon in Program Manager then typ ormat d Ifa disk is compressed use the compression software s format command instead Once the disk is prepared it s available for storing files from any application including File Manager For example you can use Word to create a letter and store it on the new disk Or you can use File Manager to copy files to the new disk then remove the card and save it as a backup copy If you need to reinitialize a PCMCIA disk don t use the FDISK command the MS DOS command you use instead depends on the type of disk For an ATA type disk such as an HP flash disk or hard disk use the ATAINIT command typatainit for details For a RAM card use the FORMAT command To set up an I O card
63. ession as long as possible you won t be able to turn it on again until you restore power The battery is able to provide the small amount of power required to preserve memory for several hours or more If you try to turn on the OmniBook again without restoring power it beeps and refuses to turn on to preserve memory However if you do this repeatedly you may exhaust the remaining power and lose your current session To replace the battery You may never need to remove the rechargeable battery pack in ordinary use you just connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook and recharge the pack when it s depleted However you can replace the pack if it s low with another battery pack that s more fully charged If you have the ac adapter plugged in when you remove the battery do not disconnect it while the battery is out If you do your current session in memory will be lost 15 1 Important Turn off the unit donot turn it on until you ve finished replacing the battery Also if it s connected doot unplug the ac adapter until you re finished 2 For easiest access to the battery close the display and turn your computer over 3 Squeeze the locking switches inward and slide the battery out of its compartment 4 Slide the battery module into the empty bay Carefully press the battery all the way into the compartment You will hear a click as the locking switches move outward and the module
64. f the trackball housing 5 Use the end of a paperclip or your fingernail to gently scrape any dust or lint from the trackball drive wheels located at the front and left side of the trackball housing You can also use a small vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the trackball housing 6 Clean the trackball roller and retaining ring 7 Place the trackball roller back into the trackball housing Place the retaining ring over the trackball roller with the indentation just a few degrees counterclockwise from the top Use a pen or paperclip to turn the ring clockwise so that the ring is locked in place N Re W Protecting Your Data As you work with your OmniBook you ll probably want to protect the information on your disks from accidental damage This section gives suggestions about how to Periodically back up your files e Reinstall files on drive C e Repair and clean up a disk Delete a set of OmniBook files 58 CAUTION Repai ing a Disk To back up your files As you create or add information on your OmniBook the need to make backup copies of that information becomes more important By making backup copies of key files you can reduce the chance of accidentally losing that data You can back up individual files to floppy disks using the Windows File Manager For more elaborate back up storage you will need to obtain one of the many commercially available software packages You can also do single or multiple fil
65. f when the battery charge gets too low your session continues when you plug in the ac adapter or insert a fresh battery Data on any of the drives is not affected by a low battery unless the battery runs down 12 completely while writing data to the drive or if the battery in a PCMCIA RAM card is also low This section shows how to Get detailed battery status Save battery power Recharge the battery or run on ac power Respond to a low battery warning Replace the battery Install a second battery To get the battery status The Battery Status indicator on the LCD Status Panel shows the approximate charge level of the battery graphically At any time you can see the battery status in the Power tting Battery dialog box Status Getting Battery Status Move the mouse pointer onto the battery indicator at the right end of the taskbar the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed in a popup window To see a more detailed Battery Status indicator in the main screen of the System Configuration utility pressFN F2 To save battery power You can follow these suggestions for conserving battery power so the battery lasts longer Plug in the ac adapter especially while using a floppy drive or any external connections see the next topic Turn down the brightness of the display to the lowest comfortable level this reduces the backlight power which can increase the battery operating time up to
66. first turn off or undock your OmniBook then connect the devices When you turn on or dock your OmniBook Windows automatically detects the new devices and sets them up If necessary Windows requests information about the devices To enable or disable a certain component in an existing profile in System Properties use the Device Manager tab In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group Click Connections and Docking 3 Set or clear the prompt options e The Confirm option provides a convenient way to reboot the OmniBook when you dock or undock but this is needed only if the docking station has SCSI devices or a network connection or if you switch display resolution when docked e The Password option prevents unauthorized removal of your OmniBook 4 Select the resolution you want to use on the display connected to the docking station Ne If you selected a high resolution super VGA 800x600 or higher for use with a high resolution display you may have to turn off the OmniBook display to see the higher resolution on the external display se To change the external display setup 5 Choose OK To set up the docking system Plug the docking system adapter into the power port on the back of the unit Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 3 Remove the cable cover and connect the peripheral devices to the docking system the following illustration shows the docking sys
67. gh resolution display setting such as super VGA if your OmniBook has a VGA display is active you can use an external display and turn off the OmniBook display or you can choose the default OmniBook display setting S To change the external display setup Power and Startup Problems 86 If the battery runs down too fast e Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed und To save battery power e If you have custom Power settings check the Power Management option in OmniBook Tools click Power If Custom is selected make sure the Power Management option is enabled e If the operating time has gotten shorter and the battery pack is more than a year or two old you may need a new battery pack If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on e Battery power is probably extremely low Plug in the ac adapter or turn off the OmniBook and insert a fresh battery se To replace the battery If the OmniBook doesn t turn off automatically If the ac adapter is connected the OmniBook doesn t turn off by itself If you have a connection to another computer the OmniBook doesn t turn off by itself if the connection is actively in use e If you have custom Power settings check them in OmniBook Tools click Power If Custom is selected check these settings o Make sure the Power Management option is enabled o Check the Computer timeout setting to see if it s set too long Check for applica
68. he Help menu or Help button or just pres amp 1 e Many bookstores have books about Windows and MS DOS for people with different levels of experience 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 purposelewlett Packard Co 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 Copyright Hewlett Packard Company 1993 1995 All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett Packard Company except as allowed under the copyright laws The programs that control this product are copyrighted and all rights are reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation of those programs without prior written permission of Hewlett Packard Co is also prohibited Portions of the programs that control this product may also be copyrighted by Microsoft Corporation SystemSoft Corp and
69. her option and investigate the problem See Troubleshooting Tips for Windows 95 To reboot normally from drive C 1 If possible exit Program Manager and Windows 2 If the OmniBook floppy drive is plugged in make sure there s no disk in the drive 3 For a normal reboot holdCTRLand ALT press DEL abbreviated as CTRL ALT DEpD then release all keys If you re prompted presCTRL ALT DEL again If nothing happens see the next topic to do a reset 4 Optional When the OmniBook displays a list of several configurations press SPACEBARto stop the 5 second timeout then press a number key anf NTERto select a particular configuration If you do nothing the OmniBook uses its default configuration option 1 If your system doesn t succeed with a normal reboot one or more of your system files on drive C may be bad If you have a floppy boot disk available you can reboot from the floppy drive see To reboot from a floppy disk below or you can selectively reboot from drive C See If the OmniBook doesn t reboot successfully To reboot from a floppy disk 1 Insert the OmniBook floppy drive 2 You can use yourSupport Utility disk 3 Press CTRL ALT DELt reboot from the floppy disk To reset the OmniBook If the OmniBook unexpectedly hangs up in a state where nothing seems to work you may need to reset it When you reset the system it discards your current work session resets and checks the hardware and
70. ile menu choose Save to save the changes for the system file in the active window Editing System Files BRWN re Editing System Files Click Start and Run then type sysedit If you want to activate the changes you made exit Program Manager and Windows then reboot the OmniBook presCTRL ALT DED If the system doesn t reboot successfully see the next topic Hint You can change the multiple configurations provided in the CONFIG SYS and AUTOEXEC BAT files Copy or move commands into different sections of the file as needed The original system files contain commands that enable the OmniBook to operate properly for all supported uses If your usage requires different commands and you have an understanding of how the system files function you can edit the commands in the system files For best results follow these guidelines e Don t delete command lines instead remark them so they re not executed For CONFIG SYS and AUTOEXEC BAT insert fem at the beginnings of those lines For WIN INI and SYSTEM INI insert at the beginnings of those lines If necessary you can easily restore the original commands e For CONFIG SYS and AUTOEXEC BAT note the comments that describe the commands Use them to decide whether you need individual commands for your situation e Be cautious about removing the command for a driver or program whose name starts with OB it s usually a specialized command that provides i
71. int to an infrared printer only while Windows and IrMonitor are runnin amp ou start IrMonitor using OmniBook Tools 1 Start OmniBook Tools 2 Click Connections then Infrared Communications 3 Select the options you want e You can enable infrared printing immediately e You can enable infrared printing every time you start Windows e You can disable infrared printing by clearing options For more information about IrMonitor see its online help Connecting a CD ROM Drive and Other SCSI Devices Some OmniBook models have a Small Computer Systems Interface SCSI port The SCSI port lets you connect CD ROM drives hard disk drives tape drives and other SCSI devices to your OmniBook 33 Connecting SCSI Devices a SS k lt B To prepare your OmniBook for SCSI devices 1 Save any open files you will be rebooting your computer In the C CONFIG SYS file remove therem characters from the INCLUDE SCSI line 3 Exit Windows if necessary then presCTRL ALT DELto reboot your OmniBook Connecting SCSI Devices To connect a CD ROM drive or other SCSI device first turn off your OmniBook then connect the device When you turn on your OmniBook Windows automatically detects the new device and sets it up If necessary Windows requests information about the device To connect SCSI devices 1 Make sure that each SCSI device is set to a different SCSI ID number ID 0 through ID 6 See the device s documenta
72. ions Printer Modem or other serial device External SCSI peripherals such as a CD ROM drive or disk drive Network access cards External keyboard External mouse External VGA display Audio connections Power If you use the docking system with a 101 102 key keyboard a mouse and an external display your OmniBook is transformed into a desktop workstation When you work at your desk you can use a standard keyboard mouse and display all tied into your OmniBook In addition with a network connection you can easily tap into the services available on your local network including the shared resources and workgroup applications provided by Windows for Workgroups This section shows how to Set the docked configuration e Set up the docking system e Dock the OmniBook e Undock the OmniBook e Use the docked system e Tilt the keyboard while docked e Install an ISA card 44 To set the docked configuration You can specify how the OmniBook responds when it connects to or disconnects from a Pe docking system Setting Up Docked and esse S32 Undocked Profiles Setting Up Docked and Undocked Profiles Whenever you dock to a docking system Windows automatically switches to a docked hardware profile Each docking system automatically gets a different docked profile Each hardware profile defines the hardware that s available for use To connect new devices to your docking system
73. is locked in place CAUTION Do not mutilate puncture or dispose of the battery in fire The battery can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals A rechargeable battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly To install a second battery To double you battery life you can install a second battery in the floppy disk drive bay 1 Important Turn off the unit do not turn it on until you ve finished replacing the batteries 2 Close the display and turn your computer over 3 Press the locking switches of the floppy disk drive module inward At the same time slide the module out of its compartment 16 4 Slide the battery module into the empty bay Carefully press the battery all the way into the compartment You will hear a click as the locking switches move outward and the module is locked in place 5 Restart your computer A second Battery Status icon appears in the LCD Status Panel showing the charge level of the new battery To adjust battery charging order When there is only one battery installed the OmniBook automatically detects and charges that battery when the ac adapter is plugged in If you have two batteries installed you can specify the order in which they charge For example the OmniBook can charge the most drained battery then the least drained battery or it could charge the battery on the left Battery 1 first then the battery on the right Battery 2 Importa
74. k or Phone Book is open and your OmniBook has an unexpected problem it could corrupt the current appointment file or phone file e Open only files that reside on drive C not on a removable disk An open file on a removable disk such as a floppy disk or PCMCIA card is susceptible to corruption in certain situations Managing Your Time with Appointment Book Appointment Book in your OmniBook is the perfect replacement for that old pocket calendar or bulky scheduler you may have used in the past Appointment Book helps allocate your precious time and is as easy to use as all other Windows applications Here are some of the ways to put Appointment Book to work e View your daily weekly or monthly calendar at a glance e Quickly add and delete appointments e Use your OmniBook to signal the next appointment e Keep and update a to do list e See a full screen note or a display of future events in your life e Keep detailed records of past appointments kept and tasks performed 65 e Print a copy of your schedule for others This section shows selected features of Appointment Book and briefly illustrates how to make and delete an appointment To start Appointment Book etal e In Program Manager double click the Appointment Book icon in the OmniBook Appointment group Book Starting Appointment Book Click Start Programs OmniBook Appointment Book To view your appointments e Click the Day button on the Toolbar
75. lect one of the options If you select Custom make sure the Power Management option is enabled If the OmniBook beeps instead of turning off e If Microsoft at Work Fax is running exit the program Any similar program that doesn t allow the OmniBook to suspend operation prevents turnoff If the battery pack doesn t charge or stops charging e Turn off the OmniBook then check that the battery contacts are clean and that the ac adapter cables are fully plugged in e Move the OmniBook away from any nearby heat source Unplug the ac adapter and allow the battery to cool down An elevated battery temperature prevents charging or turns off the battery If your system password doesn t work e Check whether Num Lock is off Try changing it e If you ve forgotten your password have your OmniBook at hand and call Hewlett Packard at the phone number in theService and Supportbooklet or the OmniBook Support icon in Program Manager in the OmniBook Library group If the OmniBook doesn t reboot successfully e If no text is displayed during reboot or if things stop before you see any text about MS DOS the unit probably requires service e If you see error messages during startup but Windows starts or you get an MS DOS prompt exit Windows Then typescandiskto fix problems with drive C Then press CTRL ALT DELto reboot but at the MS DOS Startup Menu pres 8 ENTER and step through each startup command to find where the problem occurs
76. lose unsaved data or damage the drive or the OmniBook About the Card Slot Drives e The upper and lower card slots are normally drive E and drive D respectively If you insert a double height type III card in the lower slot it s drive D drive E isn t available If you insert an I O card in a card slot the corresponding drive becomes unavailable e If you create another drive on your OmniBook such as a RAM disk in memory using the RAMDRIVE driver it may cause the card slots to have drive letters higher than drive E The table below describes several types of PCMCIA disks supported by the OmniBook how they operate and how you can use them with the OmniBook 18 Disk Type Characteristics How Used Rotating hard disk A spinning magnetic medium and read write head As drive D in the lower card slot The medium requires no power to maintain its data Because of its physical size the though it requires significant power to operate Most drive eliminates the upper card hard disks are ATA type disks slot otherwise used for drive E Typical capacity 170 MB or more Flash disk Electronic chips called flash memory inside a plug As drive D or E in the lower or ATA type in card A flash disk requires no power to maintain upper card slot its data and less power to operate than a rotating medium drive Typical capacity 5 to 40 MB RAM card Electronic chips called RAM inside a plug in card As drive D or E in
77. mand lines listed below Then use File Manager to check that the corresponding driver files are present in the C CARDSOFT or C OMNIBOOK directory Type of Card Required Drivers ATA type hard disk or _obss cs cs_apm csalloc atadrv cardid 81 ATA type flash disk or obss csalloc atadrv cardlite RAM card obss cs cs_apm csalloc mtddrv mtsram cardid Modem card obss cs cs_apm csalloc cardid obss csalloc cardlite Network card obss cs cs_apm csalloc cardid obss csalloc cardlite e See the following table for additional suggestions for a specific type of card Troubleshooting a PCMCIA Card Type of Card Suggestions ATA type hard disk or Try reformatting the card using ATAINIT then FORMAT ATA type flash disk e The card may be defective or it may not be supported contact the card manufacturer or Hewlett Packard RAM card e Try replacing its battery e Try reformatting the card using FORMAT e The card may be defective or it may not be supported contact the card manufacturer or Hewlett Packard Modem card e Check the COM name for the card slot use the CardView icon in Program Manager OmniBook group or in OmniBook Tools slick Connections and COM Ports If you have two serial type cards inserted the COM names are reassigned starting with the upper slot if you turn the OmniBook off and on COM is never available for a second card e f you ve used CardLite to reduce the PCMCIA support level
78. mportant OmniBook functionality To recover system files 1 If your system doesn t reboot successfully s fo reboot the OmniBook 2 If you copied your system files before editing them restore them from the copies you made or If you back up your files periodically retrieve the previous version of a system file from your most recent backup 56 System files normally reside in specific directories on your disk CONFIG SYS and AUTOEXEC BAT are in C and WIN INI and SYSTEM INI are in C WINDOWS 57 Maintaining the OmniBook You can clean the OmniBook with a soft cloth dampened either with clean water or with water containing a mild detergent Do not use an excessively wet cloth nor allow water inside the case Do not use any abrasive cleaners especially on the display You can clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust Cleaning the Trackball Dust and dirt can enter into the trackballhousing and interfere with trackball operation Every few months or whenever the trackball becomes difficult to control follow these instructions to clean the trackball To clean the trackball Turn off and unplug your OmniBook Insert a pen or paperclip into the indentation in the trackball s retaining ring located between the trackball roller and buttons Turn the retaining ring a few degrees counter clockwise 4 Turn the computer over to tip the trackball roller and retaining ring out o
79. n utility From the Input Output menu choose LPT Port Select the new port assignment and choose OK From the Exit menu choose Save and Reboot If you re prompted enter your password then choose OK 6 Choose OK to reboot your OmniBook nRWN Ke 32 Linking Computers iting Upa Printer Making Infrared Connections The infrared port provides a type of serial connection that doesn t require cables you just have to line up the device s infrared port with the right rear of your OmniBook Keep the distance within about 3 feet 1 meter for optimum performance For example you can establish a connection to an infrared printer by simply aiming the back of the OmniBook at the printer This section shows how to e Exchange data with another computer using infrared Print on an infrared printer To exchange data with another computer e Start IrMonitor see the next topic to set up an infrared connection between two computers that have IrDA compatible infrared ports Use a communications application that provides data exchange over a serial port For the OmniBook communications port specify COM4 that s the IrDA port for serial data communications Don t use COM2 the physical infrared port To print on an infrared printer To connect to an infrared IrDA compatible printer set the OmniBook printer port to be the infrared printer port LPT3 See To set up a printer overview However you can pr
80. n you re away from your desk You can even use the ac adapter while the battery is removed It s a good idea to use the ac adapter during operations that take more power for example those involving external connections such as using a floppy drive or serial port You can also use the ac adapter if you don t want the OmniBook to turn off unexpectedly when it s plugged in the OmniBook won t turn off automatically emg The charging light turns on while the ac adapter is plugged in It shows the charging status i SY e Orange Battery is less than 90 charged ac adapter is connected e Green Battery is more than 90 charged ac adapter is connected OmniBook Operating and Recharging Times Description Typical Time Operating time from 100 charge Nickel metal hydride Up to 2 1 2 hours maximum Lithium ion Up to 3 1 2 hours maximum Recharging times from 0 charge Nickel metal hydride Up to 3 hours Lithium ion Up to 4 hours Actual time depends on the particular OmniBook model type of battery and actual usage see To save battery power 14 Hints CAUTION CAUTION The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it s plugged into an ac outlet The OmniBook is normally warm while it s charging don t charge it in a briefcase or other small space e To get the longest battery operating time allow the battery to charge fully until the battery symbol in the Status Panel fills completely
81. nd You can use Sound Recorder to play and record sound or you can use Media Player or 7 other Windows compatible sound applications Playing and Recording eee Sounds Playing and Recording Sounds To adjust the volume or mix of sounds while recording or playing double click the speaker symbol in the taskbar then drag individual controls or select individual options Hint If you want to play back or record one of several sound sources or if you want to mix several sources use the Volume Mixer Control from OmniBook Tools You can leave the Volume Mixer Control window open while you run your sound software and use them to quickly adjust the volume and mix 1 Connect any external sound or input sources such as connecting a microphone or stereo signal line to the corresponding input jack 2 Optional Open the volume and mixer controls double click the OmniBook Tools icon in Program Manager in the Main group then click Sound and Volume And Mixer 3 Start Sound Recorder in the Sound window click Sound Recorder In Sound Recorder pressF1 to get operating information e To play a soundtrack use Sound Recorder to open and play the soundtrack file or you can just play the external sound sources In the Volume Mixer Control window select and adjust the inputs e To record a soundtrack use Sound Recorder to record and save a soundtrack file In the Volume Mixer Control window choose the Recording button then selec
82. nt Save all your work you will be rebooting your OmniBook Press FN F2to start the System Configuration utility From the Power menu choose Battery Charging Select the battery charging order you want and then choose OK From the Exit menu choose Save and Reboot Choose OK in the Save and Reboot dialog box AR WN Using Disk Drives The OmniBook floppy drive contains one slot drive A The OmniBook has one main hard disk drive drive C and two card slots available for drives D and E If you have only one card inserted in the two card slots that slot is drive D If you have two cards inserted the lower card slot is drive D and the upper card slot is drive E 17 Upper card slot drive E Lower card slot drive D drive A F The hard disk drive C and the floppy disk drive A are provided with the OmniBook About the Card Drive D and or drive E are available when PCMCIA mass storage devices are plugged Slot Drives into the respective slots Example Drive Icons in File Manager Floppy Card slots drive d Ee E e Cele Hard disk drive Drive C is seldom removed If you do change or remove and reinsert drive C push the OmniBook s reset button afterward CAUTION Before attempting to change or remove drive C close all applications and exit Program Manager and Windows Then turn the OmniBook off unplug the ac adapter and remove the battery If you don t follow this procedure you could
83. o keep a Kensington lock in the security slot to absolutely enforce password protection To use your docked system Follow these suggestions while using the docking system and attached devices with your OmniBook Power e The docking system is on when its power cord from the provided adapter is plugged in The system s On Off button turns the OmniBook on and off e The undock button doesn t work without power External keyboard e You can use the built in and external keyboards while docked External PS 2 mouse e You can use either an external mouse or the trackball while docked but not both The OmniBook automatically detects the external mouse e You can disable the external mouse through the aes Configuration utility SCU Press FN F2 to start the SCU i From the Input Output menu choose External Devices 3 Choose Ignore External Pointing Device then choose OK 4 From the Exit menu choose Save and Reboot Sound e You can disable the OmniBook s internal stereo speakers with the Mute Notebook Speakers switch at the back of the docking system Network connection e A network connection is lost whenever you undock your OmniBook You may have to reboot to reestablish the connection Infrared port on OmniBook This port is not available while docked To tilt the keyboard while docked Your docking system comes equipped with adjustable feet so you can make the notebook keyboard more comfortable 47 1 Undock
84. oblems Serial and infrared communications problems 76 Sound problems General operating problems e Display problems e Power and startup problems e Lockup problems Troubleshooting Tips for Window95 If you re using Window95 consider the troubleshooting suggestions in this section The troubleshooting suggestions in other parts of this chapter assume you re using Windows for Workgroups and the software related suggestions may not help if you re using Windows95 Windows provides troubleshooters for several types of common problems e Click Start and Help On the Contents tab open the Troubleshooting book then start the desired troubleshooter For printing problems Window95 e If you re printing to an infrared printer make sure its port is set to LPT3 not COM2 or LPT1 Check the printer s property sheet In Windows Help use the printing troubleshooter Start Infrared Monitor before you print In Control Panel double click Infrared For infrared printing from an MS DOS program run the program in an MS DOS Prompt window instead of in MS DOS mode e See also Printing Problems For memory problems Window95 e It s recommended that your OmniBook have at least MB of memory for running Windows95 Performance should increase noticeably with even more memory e In Windows Help use the memory troubleshooter e If you re having memory problems running MS DOS programs in Windo
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86. ork you will be rebooting your OmniBook 26 nN Press FN F2 to start the System Configuration utility Choose Passwords from the System menu then choose Set Admin Password Type your new password it can contain up to eight characters then presBAB The display shows for each character in your password Leave the box empty if you want no password Hint Before you type a password check the status of Num Lock normally you d want it off so you can type letters Type the new password again in the Verify line then choose OK Choose Passwords from the System menu then choose Password option Select or clear the Administrator Password Required options you want they re explained below then choose OK Choose Save and Reboot from the Exit menu then choose OK in the Save and Reboot dialog box You have two choices for password security as indicated by the Administrator Password Required options Save modifications to PC ID texts You must enter your administrator password every time you save changes to the PC identification Save Setup changes You must enter your administrator password every time you save changes in the System Configuration utility or OmniBook Tools 27 Setting Upa Printer Expanding Your OmniBook External keyboard NTSC PAL VGA mouse port output output 0s oo oeo Infrared SCSI 2 Serial Docking Parallel port po
87. ort names 30 removing 36 removing after use 14 40 resetting 85 setting up 39 special considerations 40 indicators Status Panel See Status Panel infrared port connections 33 docking 47 for printer 28 location 7 names 30 range 33 troubleshooting 78 84 94 initializing disks 39 T O cards 40 85 inserting See installing installing battery 15 drive C files 59 memory 50 plug in cards 35 printers 28 Intel flash memory cards 19 81 interrupts serial ports 32 IRQ See interrupts K Kensington security 24 keyboard docking station 44 FN key 9 HP Calculator 71 numeric keypad 10 response times 55 shifted keys 10 L LAN cards See I O cards networks LANS See networks latch cover 7 lockups 89 low battery warning 12 low battery condition indicator 15 response to 13 15 LPT1 port See parallel ports M mass storage See cards disks drives math 70 memory adding 50 in OmniBook 62 80 troubleshooting 77 80 memory expansion board 50 memory expansion slot 7 50 microphone 21 Microsoft mouse See serial mouse Microsoft Windows See Windows Windows Quick Start Mixer window 22 modem cards See I O cards modems modems docking 43 95 external 30 PCMCIA cards 38 39 40 troubleshooting 81 mouse adding external 55 docking station 44 drivers 81 scrolls display 86 serial See serial mouse mouse pointer scrolls display 86 MS DOS See
88. ou ve previously used CardLite to reduce the PCMCIA support level check it now Exit Windows then typecd cardsoftand clcfg From the Configure menu choose CardLite Remember to presCTRL ALT DELf you change the support level Try restoring full PCMCIA support se To use less memory for plug in cards If you ve installed Stacker compression software on your OmniBook check that it s set up properly see If Stacker compression software isn t working properly Make sure you havenot installed new Card Services or Socket Services software shipped with certain PCMCIA cards The original versions on your OmniBook are the correct versions to use Make sure you ve properly installed all the software required by the card such as drivers and specialized applications Check their command line options See the manuals for the card and software For a flash memory card such as an Intel Serie card or an old OmniBook Communications Pack card this type of card is not supported the necessary Flash File System drivers are not included with this model of the OmniBook Contact the card manufacturer for available information In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Notes icon in the OmniBook Library group Check for general or specific information about PCMCIA cards Use SysEdit or a text editor to open the C CONFIG SYS file then check the following o Depending on the type of card check CONFIG SYS for the required driver com
89. our OmniBook with Windows 95 look in these additional places e The Introducing Microsoft Windowsnanual shipped with your OmniBook contains information about using the standard features of Windows OmniBook Notes gives late breaking information available after the OmniBook manuals were completed click Start Programs OmniBook Library OmniBook Notes Online Help provides information about Windows and about applications Click Start and Help in the taskbar or click the button in a window use the Help menu in certain applications or just press F1 Many bookstores have books about Windows for people with different levels of experience e The online Quick Start Guide gives you a fun visual introduction to the OmniBook double click the Quick Start icon in the Program Manager OmniBook Library group e The online Windows Quick Startmanual contains information about Windows for Workgroups double click the Windows Quick Start icon in Program Manager OmniBook Library group e The online MS DOS Quick Startmanual contains information about MS DOS double click the MS DOS Quick Start icon in Program Manager OmniBook Library group e The OmniBook Notes icon gives late breaking information available after the online manuals were completed double click the OmniBook Notes icon in Program Manager in the OmniBook Library group e The online Help for Windows applications provides information about those applications use t
90. perating Problem Seinnear ni ea a Ae a R 85 Display Problems orina e Sues a E Sette iets ease ah ES EE ES 86 Power and Startup Proble S el antrais eae ra E ai 86 Lockup Problem Sciis aa ed a EA ea eee 89 Note about Windows 95 Finding More Information Introduction Using This Online Manual This online User s Guidelooks similar to a printed manual and it works like a printed manual in many ways too But you can do several handy things you can t do with a manual For example you can make the type larger or smaller You can click pictures to enlarge them You can add electronic bookmarks for marking key information And you can print all or part of the manual on your printer e Press F1 You ll quickly see how to use this manual If you re using Window5 instead of Windows for Workgroups watch for this icon in the margin click the icon to get special information about the current topic For example try it now Note about Windows 95 Throughout this manual these notes give information you ll want if you re using the Windows 95 operating system That s because your operating system affects how you do many things on your OmniBook Finding More Information This OmniBook User s Guide introduces the OmniBook and shows you how to operate and maintain your OmniBook For more information about using your OmniBook look in these additional places Finding More Information For more information about using y
91. properly with 600 dpi printers Memory Problems To find out how much memory is in your OmniBook double click the OmniBook Tools icon in Program Manager Main group then in the window s Control menu choose About To find out how much memory is currently free in Program Manager s Help menu choose About If a message says you re out of memory e Exit Windows then typewin to restart Windows If this doesn t fix the problem exit Windows and pressCTRL ALT DELo reboot e If you aren t using some types of PCMCIA cards se To use less memory for plug in cards for a possible suggestion e See the Windows Quick Startand MS DOS Quick Startmanuals for information about controlling memory usage Remember that memory resident TSR programs decrease available memory Trackball and Mouse Problems If the trackball pointer is difficult to control e Adjust the mouse tracking speed in OmniBook Tools click Input Devices then click Pointing Devices If a mouse connected to the serial port doesn t work properly e Check Windows Setup in the Main program group If Genius serial mouse on COM1 isn t selected choose Change System Settings from the Options menu Select Genius serial mouse on COM1 from the Mouse pull down list box and choose OK e Check the OmniBook serial port assignments in OmniBook Tools click Connections and COM Ports For a serial mouse the serial port must be assigned to COMI e Check whether the
92. rea You see the highlight move there 3 Type a description of the event 4 Press ENTERor click OK to add the event Events like holidays and anniversaries are special days you don t want to forget 67 arting Phone Book To delete an appointment or event 1 Click the appointment or event to move the highlight there 2 Press CTRL Dto delete the appointment or event Appointment Book saves every change to your schedule for yous you make it So if for some reason you decide to exit the Appointment Book application you don t need to worry about saving changes first Finding People with Phone Book Phone Book is another valuable part of your portable OmniBook It is actually a personal database containing names addresses and most important telephone numbers all ready for handy reference You can add entries delete them search for a specific name or even search for specific text This section gives a brief introduction into using Phone Book To start Phone Book e In Program Manager double click the Phone Book icon in the OmniBook group Starting Phone Book Click Start Programs OmniBook Phone Book To add a person to the list 1 Double click a blank line in the display area Or Press F2 68 Add New Item Type the last Name Martin Jean Claude name first Names are Phone Business 444 6688 Home ae Altemate Fax 444 6689 Title Category Company La Niege Profonde Address1 438
93. rereads the system files 1 First try rebooting the OmniBook see the previous topic 2 If the floppy drive is plugged in make sure there s no disk in the drive unless you re trying to reboot from a floppy disk 61 3 Insert a ballpoint pen tip or other slender object into the small opening on the left side of the computer below the ac adapter socket Push in momentarily the system resets and reboots See the previous topic if the system reboots improperly Reset button If the reset button has no effect remove the battery and ac adapter and press the reset button then install the battery or plug in the ac adapter and try pressing the reset button again Upgrading the OmniBook You can upgrade or add to the OmniBook system by changing or installing certain components This section shows how to Find your system software version and amount of memory e Replace drive C To find the system software version and memory size 1 In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group 2 In the window s Control menu choose About Finding System The software version and amount of memory are displayed in the information dialog Information box Finding System Information Click Start and HP User Tools then on the Advanced tab click OmniBook System Information The system software version is also displayed when the OmniBook reboots To add memory to the OmniBook se Adding Memory to
94. rive C e To back up the files on your old hard disk click Start Programs Accessories System Tools Backup then use the Backup tab e To restore your files after you install the new hard disk and install Windows use the Restore tab 63 64 Hint Using the Personal Information Applications This chapter introduces three applications to help you keep track of things meetings and appointments addresses and telephone numbers personal records and finances to mention just a few Appointment Book Appointment Book is a flexible time management system that lets you quickly schedule and review your daily activities for the most efficient and productive use of your time Phone Book Phone Book provides a convenient place for you to record names addresses telephone numbers and other information you need to store and look up quickly Hewlett Packard Financial Calculator HP Financial Calculator provides a complete set of tools that let you solve problems dealing with general arithmetic technical math business percentages interest rate conversions and time value of money to mention just a few Appointment Book and Phone Book keeps the working file open and it updates the file for each change you make Follow these suggestions to prevent accidental damage to your appointment and phone files e Exit Appointment Book and Phone Book when you re not using them or before you turn off your OmniBook If Appointment Boo
95. river or other standard Windows component or if you re running Windows Setup and Windows prompts for a certain Windows disk type c windows optionsand choose OK The C WINDOWS OPTIONS directory contains standard uninstalled Windows files normally found on the Windows installation disks If a message says to run the MS DOS version of a utility e Exit Windows then run the MS DOS application again or use an MS DOS command that s equivalent to the Windows operation you attempted In Windows disable 32 bitfile access use the Enhanced icon in Control Panel then choose Virtual Memory and Change If 32 bit disk access doesn t work e Make sure 32 bitdisk access is disabled the default setting because it is not supported on the OmniBook use the Enhanced icon in Control Panel then choose Virtual Memory and Change Youcan use 32 bitfile access which is the default setting Display Problems If an applications displays information incorrectly or causes errors e Use OmniBook Tools to check whether the display resolution is set to its default setting see To change the external display setup e Try changing the display setting to the VGA option use the Windows Setup icon in Program Manager Main group then use the Options menu to change the Display setting to VGA If this doesn t help use OmniBook Tools to restore the default setting If the display scrolls when the pointer reaches the edge e A hi
96. rs when the battery is charging The battery symbol blinks when the battery is lowSee Monitoring Power for more information on batteries and charging Floppy disk This icon appears when the OmniBook is reading or writing to the drive built in floppy disk drive Hard disk This icon appears when your computer is reading or writing to drive C drive PCMCIA These icons appear when you insert PCMCIA cards into the PCMCIA cards slots The two cards identify when one or two of the PCMCIA slots are occupied Power off This icon appears when the OmniBook is turned off the bookmark icon reminds you that the state of the computer has been saved Caps lock This icon appears when Caps Lock is active Num lock This icon appears when Num Lock is active Scroll lock This icon appears when Scroll Lock is active Monitoring Power The basic source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery pack You can use the ac adapter to recharge the battery or to run on ac power to preserve the battery The OmniBook conserves power by using Advanced Power Management APM software that controls battery charging and power usage The OmniBook provides several safeguards so you won t be surprised by a dead battery condition For example the Battery Status indicator shows the remaining battery charge and built in warnings are displayed for low battery conditions To preserve your current work session the OmniBook automatically turns of
97. rt port connector port Your OmniBook is a powerful computer in its own right but you ll greatly expand its capabilities by connecting other devices Connecting a Printer Before you can do any printing from your OmniBook you have to set up the OmniBook so it knows how to communicate with the printer That s because different types of printers have different capabilities and follow different conventions for data transfer Once you ve set up one type of printer that printer ignstalled You can actually set up the OmniBook to work with more than one type of printer so you re able to print on several types of printers However you can select only one printer as the default printer To set up a printer overview Setting up a printer includes specifying the type of printer specifying the port where the printer will be connected and possibly defining other printer options You don t need to connect a printer in order to install it you can install printers in advance Setting Up a Printer Click Start and HP User Tools then on the Setup tab click Printers If your printer isn t listed double click Add Printer to start the Add Printer wizard e A parallel printer is normally at the LPT1 port e An infrared printer is normally at the LPT3 port a virtual port e A serial printer is normally at the COM1 port 28 Select the type of printer you re using Mark the selected printer as the default printer
98. rting Window95 press F8 to get the startup menu Choose a startup option that might help you discover or fix the problem o Use the safe mode option to start Windows with a basic configuration Run ScanDisk in System Tools to fix problems with drive C You can also make other changes to repair your startup files o Use the step by step option to step through each startup command to find where problems occur so you can repair or restore any files indicated If drive C the hard disk isn t working properly insert thSupport Utilityfloppy disk in the floppy drive then press CTRL ALT DELto reboot from drive A then choose the Minimum Startup option At the MS DOS prompt typscandisk c to fix certain problems with drive C You can use other commands on drive A to try to repair drive C Then remove the floppy disk and try rebooting again If it still doesn t start you could try reinstalling all of the original files on drive C s Lo reinstall files on drive C If the OmniBook doesn t reboot from drive A press FN F2 to start the System Configuration utility Check that the floppy drive is the first boot device Printing Problems See the Windows Quick Startand MS DOS Quick Startmanuals for general information about printing If the printer doesn t print Check the Windows Quick Startand MS DOS Quick Startmanuals for general information about printing See To set up a printer overview For a serial
99. s for each character in your password Leave the box empty if you want no password Hint Before you type a password check the status of Num Lock normally you d want it off so you can type letters 5 Type the new password again in the Verify box then choose OK 6 Select or clear the User Password Required options you want See below 7 Choose OK to activate the changes You have four choices for password security as indicated by the Password Required options Always At Turn On You must enter your password every time you turn on the OmniBook even if it turned itself off after a period of inactivity At Turn On After FN OFF The only time you must enter your password is when you turn on the OmniBook after you deliberately turned it off by pressinEN On Off If you turned it off with just On Off you re not prompted for your password To Undock You must enter your password each time you undock the OmniBook from a docking station To Save Setup Changes You must enter your password every time you save changes in the System Configuration utility or OmniBook Tools To remove your password click Set Password and leave the New Password box empty In DOS or another operating system Important Save all your work you will be rebooting your OmniBook Press FN F2 to start the System Configuration utility Choose Passwords from the System menu then choose Set User Password Type your new password it can contain up
100. se to close the dialog box without deleting files BRWN re Restarting the OmniBook In certain situations you may want to restart the OmniBook For example you may have made a change in a system file and now want to make that change active so you need to reboot the OmniBook Under certain unpredictable conditions the OmniBook may unexpectedly get stuck in a state where nothing seems to work so you may need to reset the OmniBook If you suspect your OmniBook needs repair contact Hewlett Packard see thapport and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library This section shows how to Reboot the OmniBook to load the software again Reset the OmniBook for a hardware check and reboot 60 Restarting the OmniBook To reboot the OmniBook Rebooting essentially starts up the OmniBook software from scratch your current work session is discarded and the operating system rereads the system files to determine the proper configuration This is similar to rebooting a PC Restarting the OmniBook Click Start Shut Down then click a shut down option If the OmniBook has stopped responding try pressing CTRL ALT DEL In certain situations you may need to press the reset button see the next topic If your OmniBook doesn t restart successfully press CTRL ALT DEL again but when Starting Windows appears on the display press F8 Then choose the safe mode option or anot
101. serial mouse is compatible with the OmniBook the mouse must be compatible with the 9 pin serial Microsoft Mouse If the OmniBook trackball doesn t work e Make sure you don t have an external mouse connected to the OmniBook e If you just disconnected an external mouse you have to exit and restart Windows to make the OmniBook trackball active again 80 If you installed a new mouse driver disable it Only the OmniBook mouse driver supports the built in trackball Use SysEdit or a text editor to open the C WWINDOWS SYSTEM LINI file then in the boot section change the mouse drvline to bebmouse drv c mouse gui drv Try cleaning the trackball See To clean the trackball If the trackball doesn t work in MS DOS See To enable the trackball in MS DOS Use SysEdit or a text editor to open the AUTOEXEC BAT file then deleteem from the GMOUSE line File Drive and PCMCIA Card Problems For information about maintaining your disk drives se amp Protecting Your Data If a PCMCIA card doesn t work properly in a card slot Try removing and reinserting the card Try inserting the card in the other card slot to check the connector Try removing a PCMCIA card from the other card slot if another card is present For a data storage card check that you re using the correct drive letter See the drive icons in File Manager Make sure your OmniBook is set up to support the type of card you re using If y
102. sk access is unreliable e Make sure 32 bit disk access is disabled the default setting use the Enhanced icon in Control Panel then choose Virtual Memory and Change Youan use 32 bit file access which is the default setting e If you used Microsoft DriveSpace to compress drive C you should turn off 32 bit file access if you re copying files to or from another compressed drive If the CardView program doesn t run e CardView runs only if you re using the maximum level of PCMCIA card support To check the support level exit Windows and typed cardsoftand clcfg From the Configure menu choose CardLite If you change the support level remember to pressCTRL ALT DELto activate the change If files on drive C become damaged e If possible exit Windows and typscandiskor chkdsk c f This may repair the damage e If possible restore the damaged files from backup disks e If the OmniBook has problems rebooting from drive C se lf the OmniBook doesn t reboot successfully If you re using DriveSpace on removable disks Floppy disks and PCMCIA disks are removable disks e If you have used Microsoft DriveSpace compression to compress drivedid you want to use compressed removable disks you must turn off 32 bit file access for 83 reliable operation In Control Panel use the Enhanced icon then choose Virtual Memory and Change Drive C compression removable disk compression and 32 bit file access should not be
103. t 7 Card slots 4 Floppy disk drive 8 On Off button 12 Tilt foot 19 Infrared port 13 Docking port connector 20 Tilt foot 14 SVGA output 21 Hard disk drive 15 Serial port 22 Parallel port 16 NTSC PAL video output 23 AC adapter socket 17 SCSI port 24 Reset button 18 External keyboard mouse port This section shows how to Use the trackball e Adjust the display Learn about Windows e Use the special features of the OmniBook keyboard Turn off the OmniBook without exiting applications To use the trackball The OmniBook s trackball works like an upside down mouse you rotate the ball in the direction you want the pointer to move The left and right trackball buttons located just above the trackball roller work like their mouse counterparts Move the pointer to the icon or menu you want and click once with the left trackball button for most operations Or double click click twice rather quickly with the left trackball button for certain operations m To adjust the display Brightness i e Slide the control to the right to increase the brightness or contrast and slide the control to the left to decrease it Contrast A Your OmniBook has either one or two display controls located on the lower right side of the display depending on the model All OmniBooks are equipped with a brightness control while some also have a contrast control If you have two controls the left slider
104. t and adjust the inputs 22 Master Select input sources and volume levels for playing Select input sources and volume levels for recording Recording Your Name Volume Beeper _ Mute _ Mute Mixer Control Midi Device Yolume Line Input Docked Input Wave Device Click to use the Recording PHA H A Y Both Both v Both Mute _ Mute Mute Recording Record Record Source Level Meter OK Dixon Protecting Your OmniBook Your OmniBook provides several ways for you to identify and protect your computer This section shows how to Record your name for identification purposes Fasten your OmniBook with a security cable Set up a password to prevent others from turning on your OmniBook Set up an administrator password To record your name or other PC identification By recording your name and other information you identify your OmniBook and make a record of purchase information that will be handy if you have to contact Hewlett Packard for support or service Recording Your Name You automatically recorded your name when you first started Windows on your OmniBook 23 Se ing Upa Password CAUTION 1 In Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group 2 Click Personalize 3 Type your name or any other information then choose OK To attach a security cable
105. tate the button towards the front to make it flush with the case 35 CAUTION Before You Remove a Card For a data storage card you normally want to be able to store or change data on the card so make sure the write protect switch on the end of the card is in its read write position usually away from the nearest corner of the card If you want to protect the data from being changed slide the write protect switch to its write protect or read only position before you insert the card A new data storage card may already be formatted and contain preloaded software check its instructions If you get errors when you try to use a new disk you may have to format it see To prepare a data storage card For an I O card you may need to install special software or adjust settings s eo set up an I O card To remove a PCMCIA card Never remove a disk while it s actively reading or writing check the status bar in the application or the Drives status indicator se Checking the Status Panel If you remove a disk while it s active its data could become corrupted Never insert or remove a plug in card while an OmniBook floppy drive is actively reading or writing data Wait until the floppy drive is done otherwise you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding Never remove an I O card while an application is open that s set up to use that car
106. tem s connectors and ports Noe 45 Audio in CD audio in Audio out Serial port Joystick MIDI port Keyboard port Mute Enable notebook Parallel port speakers SCSI port Mouse port VGA out 4 Replace the cable cover To dock your OmniBook 1 Prepare the OmniBook for docking a Open the docking connector door and slide it underneath the docking connector b Unplug the ac adapter c Unplug all cables and close all doors except the docking connector door d Fold in the tilt feet 2 Make sure the docking system s adapter is plugged into the docking system 3 Firmly push the OmniBook toward the docking pins until the docking system s motor pulls the computer into the dock t Wo k e Security cable o lt i or manual eject Tilt fee Reset button On Off button Undock button Status lights 46 To undock your OmniBook e Press the Undock button on the docking system After the OmniBook closes down any connections to the docking system the docking system ejects the computer You can protect against unauthorized undocking using your OmniBook password See To setup a password If for some reason you can t undock the OmniBook using the Undock button you can manually undock it Insert a paper clip or other thin object into the security opening and press firmly Continue holding and slide the OmniBook forward Since manual undocking overrides any password you need t
107. the lower or A RAM card requires continuous power to maintain upper card slot its data power is supplied by the OmniBook battery while the OmniBook is turned on and by the card s internal battery while the OmniBook is turned off or the card is removed Typical capacity 1 2 to 2 MB F The OmniBook works with PCMCIA type I II and III data storage cards such as About RAM Hewlett Packard ATA type hard disks and flash disks For more information about Cards compatible cards contact Hewlett Packard see thSupport andService booklet or the OmniBook Support icon in Program Manager in the OmniBook Library group This OmniBook model doesn t provide the software needed for Flash File System or flash memory cards such as Intel Serie2 cards Support eC Information About RAM Cards If you re using a RAM card with the OmniBook keep these suggestions in mind e For anew RAM card install its battery before you insert the card in the OmniBook e Replace the RAM card battery yearly e When you want to replace a RAM card battery plug the card into the OmniBook and make sure the OmniBook stays turned on while you replace the battery you can plug in the ac adapter to keep it from turning off Otherwise the data on the card will be lost D Support Information Here s where you can get information about contacting Hewlett Packard e In the Service and Supporbooklet e Click Start Programs OmniBook Library OmniBook Support
108. tion Use HP User Tools to change configuration settings for special OmniBook features and to change most other settings It provides access to all Control Panel functions e Click Start then click HP User Tools You can also use the System Configuration utility for special OmniBook settings press FN F2 to start it Exit the utility without rebooting if you must restart the OmniBook return to Windows then click Start and Shut Down OmniBook Tools HP 7 oo OmniBook jizz l Tools Personalize Display Sound Connections e ol Input Power Uninstall Password Library Devices Management To start OmniBook Tools in Program Manager double click the OmniBook Tools icon in the Main group To change other standard Windows settings use Control Panel see thWindows Quick Start manual If you change a Windows setting and yov re prompted for a Windows disk type c windows options If you re working in DOS or another operating system you can use the OmniBook System Configuration utility to configure your computer 52 To start the System Configuration Utility presfN F2 Changing the OmniBook Configuration This section shows how to e Change how power is managed Customize the trackball or pointer behavior e Add and use an external mouse e Use the trackball in MS DOS To change how power is managed You can change power management settings that affect power usage and performance For ideas about how to s
109. tion for instructions for checking and changing the device s ID 2 Set the SCSI bus termination for each device The device at the end of the SCSI bus must be terminated while the devices in the middle of the bus must have their terminators removed or disabled The device s documentation describes how to check and change the termination 3 Connect the devices to the OmniBook following these guidelines e Connect the peripheral devices one after the other a daisy chain connection e Be certain to place the terminated device at the end of the SCSI bus 4 Plug each SCSI device into a proper electrical outlet See the device s documentation for details 34 CAUTION CAUTION Adding PCMCIA Cards The OmniBook PCMCIA slots are available for devices that store data and expand the communication capabilities of the OmniBook The OmniBook supports two kinds of plug in PCMCIA cards e Data storage cards cards that function as disks for storing data and are therefore usually called disks rather than cards The lower and upper card slots support data storage cards they re normally called drives D and E e Input output I O cards cards that typically provide external connections such as modems and network cards The upper and lower card slots support I O cards Do not install Card Services or Socket Services software if it comes with your PCMCIA card The OmniBook includes Card Service3 1 and Socket Ser
110. tions that could be actively using a port If Microsoft at Work Fax is running exit the program Any similar program that doesn t allow the OmniBook to suspend operation prevents turnoff If the OmniBook doesn t turn on Connect the ac adapter in case the battery is low Press On Off to try turning on the unit Try adjusting the display slide the controls just below the display Insert a ballpoint pen tip or other slender object into the reset button hole on the left side of the case Push in momentarily the system should reset and reboot o If you get no response remove the battery and ac adapter and press the reset button again then install the battery or plug in the ac adapter and try resetting again If you still get no response the unit requires service o If you get an error message during startup se If the OmniBook doesn t reboot successfully If the OmniBook doesn t turn on with a fresh battery e If anew battery pack may be low plug in the ac adapter If the OmniBook doesn t turn off immediately e If the OmniBook is performing an operation it normally waits for the operation to finish e If you re using MS DOS Prompt in the full screen not inside a window it normally takes about 10 to 15 seconds to turn off 87 Problems during Reboot If the OmniBook reboots every time you turn it on e Advanced power management APM is probably disabled in OmniBook Tools click Power then se
111. ty 19 39 troubleshooting 77 81 Personalize OmniBook Tools 23 Phone Book 68 plug in cards See cards pointer trackball 54 ports See alsoinfrared port parallel ports serial ports conflicts 85 locations 7 plug in cards See card slots system slot printer connections 29 Ports Control Panel 32 power conserving battery 13 managing 12 53 85 running on ac 14 troubleshooting 86 Power OmniBook Tools 53 power cord 14 74 Power indicator See also Status Panel printer ports See parallel ports printers installing 28 setting up 28 97 troubleshooting 77 79 problems See troubleshooting profiles hardware 44 Program Manager See Windows Quick Start R RAM cards See also cards disks battery 19 capacities 19 formatting 39 inserting 35 maintaining 59 power source 19 removable disks 19 removing 36 troubleshooting 81 RAM disk 18 read only switch 36 83 rebooting 61 rechargeable battery See battery recharging battery 14 recharging time 14 Recovery CD ROM 59 remarking commands 57 removable disks See disks removing appointments and events 68 battery 15 drive C 63 drive C files 60 memory expansion board 50 plug in cards 36 turn on password 25 26 repair service See Support and Service booklet replacing drive C 63 reset button 7 61 resolution docked display 44 external display 42 Ring signal 40 rotating hard disk See disks hard disk S safety information
112. use the CardView icon in Program Manager OmniBook group If you ve used CardLite to reduce the PCMCIA support level see the next suggestion You can change the network card interrupt shut down the serial communications or reassign the serial port names e f you ve used CardLite to reduce the PCMCIA support level exit Windows and type ed cardsoft and clcfg Use the Settings menu Network command to check 82 for interrupt conflicts with serial ports Or you can try restoring full PCMCIA support see To use less memory for plug in cards e See the Windows Quick Starimanual for other network information e The card may be defective or it may not be supported contact the card manufacturer or Hewlett Packard To contact Hewlett Packard see the Service and Supporbooklet or the OmniBook Support icon in Program Manager OmniBook Library grou If a floppy drive doesn t work Check to see that the floppy disk drive configuration is correct Press FN F2to start the Software Configuration utility From the Disks menu choose Floppy Disk Drive Select 1 44 Mb and choose OK From the Exit menu choose Save and Exit Choose OK nRWN Ke If a drive you specify isn t found e For a plug in card make sure it s working properly se If_a PCMCIA card doesn t work properly in a card slot If a card s write protect switch doesn t work e Reinsert the card after you change its switch setting If di
113. vices2 1 which automatically detect and set up PCMCIA cards you install in the upper and lower card slots Different versions of this software will disrupt this support This section shows how to Insert a PCMCIA card in the upper or lower card slot Remove a PCMCIA card e View information about installed cards e Prepare a data storage card e Set up an I O card Use less memory for plug in cards To insert a PCMCIA card The OmniBook card slots support standard PCMCIA version 2 1 Type I II and III cards The computer automatically detects and sets up a PCMCIA card when you insert it in a card slot Do not insert or remove a plug in card while an OmniBook floppy drive is actively reading or writing data Wait until the floppy drive is done otherwise you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding 1 Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot then slide it into a PCMCIA slot until it won t go any further The door that covers the card slot automatically retracts as you insert the card 2 When the card is fully inserted the PCMCIA icon appears on the Status panel A double beep signals that the card has been recognized and is successfully configured by your computer If you hear a single beep or there is no beep at all your computer has failed to recognize and configure the card 3 Inserting a card causes the slot s eject button to protrude from the case You can ro
114. with your arms shoulder to elbow straight down at your sides and try not to hold your arms out away from your body angle less than 20 degrees Position the keyboard so your wrists hands and fingers are in a neutral line while typing This means they do not tilt up or sideways more than 10 degrees Shift positions and move your body from time to time keeping your body locked in one position for a long period of time is unnatural and stressful Take short about 2 minutes or so breaks whenever you feel fatigued tired or stiff or at least once every hour Use the breaks to gently stretch your hands fingers arms and shoulders Data show that people who sit and work for long periods without breaks are more prone to injury Shorter more frequent breaks are more effective than longer less frequent ones 73 Choosing Power Cords The power cord supplied with the OmniBook ac adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area Regulatory approval for the ac adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area However if you travel to a different area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage you should use one of the power cords listed below To purchase a power cord including one for a country not listed below or a replacement ac adapter HP part number F1044B contact your local Hewlett Packard dealer or Sales and Service office Power Cords Country Rated Voltag
115. ws Help use the MS DOS troubleshooter For trackball and mouse problems Window 5 e Try cleaning the trackball e If you connect a PS 2 mouse it normally becomes the active pointing device and disables the trackball unless you disable the external mouse using the System Configuration utility PressFN F2 to view or change this setting e If you connect a compatible serial mouse you must set it up manually In Control Panel double click Add New Hardware To keep it enabled have it connected when you turn on the OmniBook or restart Windows For PCMCIA problems Window95 77 e Ifa data storage card doesn t work properly check if it has a write protect switch and that it s set properly e If a modem card doesn t work properly in Windows Help use the modem troubleshooter e In Windows Help use the PC card PCMCIA troubleshooter For file and drive problems Window95 If the floppy drive doesn t work check that it s set up as a 1 44 MB drive Press FN F2 to view or change this setting e Ifa SCSI drive doesn t work when you connect it make sure you turn off the OmniBook while you connect the device that each device has a different SCSI address and that the SCSI bus is terminated If you need more disk space in Windows Help use the disk space troubleshooter If files on a drive become damaged run ScanDisk in System Tools For serial and infrared problems Window95 If a modem doesn t work properly in
116. you normally can use only one modem at COM2 see To use less memory for plug in cards e Check the phone line connection e Check the modem settings in the communications application There are typically several settings that affect communications e See the manual for your card or for the communications application for any special setup requirements e lf this doesn t help see other suggestions about serial communications under Serial and Infrared Communications Problems e The card may be defective or it may not be supported contact the card manufacturer or Hewlett Packard Network card e Check for messages from your network software that may indicate the problem e Check the physical network connection or check any indicators on the network card e f possible use another computer to verify the network is working properly at your connection e Contact your network administrator e Check that you have the correct setup in Windows for Workgroups For hardware support use the Windows Setup icon Main group For software support use the Network Setup icon Network group See their online Help e Check that you installed any special software supplied with the card e See the card manual and network software manual for special information about setting up network cards and network software on your type of network e Check that the network card interrupt isn t the same as an interrupt used by a serial COM port you re using
117. your OmniBook 2 Adjust each tilt foot to a comfortable height by squeezing the edges of the foot and sliding it until it clicks into a secure position 9 2S Ss v A RA To install an ISA card You can add up to two ISA cards such as network LAN cards to the docking system CAUTION Before removing the card from its bag equalize static electricity by touching the bag and the port replicator s metal back plate at the same time Handle the card by its edges Avoid touching electronic components Card N e Undock the OmniBook and unplug the ac adapter from the docking system Remove the cable cover Installing an ISA 3 Slide the metal shield from the base If the shield is difficult to slide you can insert a pen or small screwdriver into the gap between the shield and base and gently work the shield loose Be sure to loosen the shield evenly on both the right and left sides before attempting to remove it 48 4 Unscrew and remove the slot cover next to the card slot you want to use 5 Slide the ISA card firmly into the connector and replace the slot cover screw ae 6 Replace the shield 7 Replace the cable cover 8 Plug in the ac adapter and dock the OmniBook 9 Install the software for the card Installing an ISA Card If you install a network card or other ISA card in a docking system ISA slot and it s not a Plug and Play card follow these suggestions e If the card isn t
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