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1. tns en aetates tesa 85 Using BIOS Setup iu retener eee Pietra teet ere ettet tre ee Ere RR 86 To run the BIOS Setup utility rennen nennen nennen 86 Using TopTools z2 une ee a ne ee ERR ESSERE 92 Toanstall ace aps ti re RR Ret se Pee eR IR e het 92 Torun TopTools e Reset ee eee eee peat tee ede 92 To get more information about 92 Configuring Security Options essssssesssseeseeeeeenr ener nennen nennen tenerent 93 To set or change an OmniBook passwotrd esee 93 To delete an OmniBook password 94 To install the VirusScan utility essere enne 94 To attach a security cable 5 ie Rete er TP ete erint 95 To set PC identification im et qae ctt e ie e re e Ee rH ere Uribe ER 95 To enable hard disk drive lock nrrsrsirecse ceteri eerie 96 Fani Pup C 97 Solving Problems tct eere e Heu ette te ree cete ines 98 Accessory Problems ette e Rd tectus 98 Audio Problems e ete tec Aid etie Ato e AI eem 100 Display Ptoblemis es coectetuer quite temere 101 H rd Disk Drive Problems tie eame Re oeste eret tti 102 Infrared Problems eher Ote bereit ee tede tg e tc te eig 103 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems esee 104 Memory Problems reete ti SEU te tice ROSE 106 PCCard
2. To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port If you have a CD ROM drive or other module in the external module bay you can connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port 1 Buy a floppy drive cable HP accessory F1473A 2 Connect the cable directly to the floppy drive and to the OmniBook parallel port Before disconnecting the floppy disk drive use the icon in the taskbar to stop the drive or shutdown the computer see To remove or install the bay or module on page 63 Reference Guide 65 Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices Connecting External Devices Note You can expand the OmniBook s capabilities by connecting other devices Before you connect any device check the documentation that came with the equipment to see if you need to make any settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with the OmniBook and the software you plan to use To identify connectors for external devices The following picture describes the available connectors for external devices Refer to it if necessary when following the procedures in this section oor XS ON 66 Kensington lock slot security connector Serial port COMI Use this port for a serial mouse a modem a serial printer or other serial device Parallel port LPT1 Use this port for a parallel printer othe
3. eie Re Ti Uer ets 68 To connect an external keyboard or PS 2 mouse see 69 To conn ct eben eue obe b Po preter 69 serial device dete o e UN eR HDi 70 seral MOUSE i ertet eee np UR TD ER 70 To connect USB devices s eet eee e E RU p RET ERE 70 To connect audio deViC6s te de etre ERI 71 To make an infrared 5 72 Using PC Cards oet E 74 To insert and remove a PC Card sse 74 To find tested PC Cards teet pH 75 To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4 0 sese 75 Using Docking Products once teet err DH perite PIS 76 To install docking tray eerte 76 To dock the OmniBook tremere pete e Rp Seite 77 To undock the OmniBook esee enne nennen 78 Installing a Disk Drive eere ete peretn te teens 79 To replace the hard disk drive essere 79 To replace the hard disk drive holder eee 80 6 Reference Guide Installing a RAM Expansion Module sese 81 To install RAM expansion module essere 81 To remove RAM expansion module sseeseeeeeeeeeeneeee enne 83 Configuring the OmniBook eee eee eere eee eee eene
4. e Check for paper in the printer or other printer errors e Make sure the printer cable is secure at both ends If an infrared printer doesn t print e Windows NT 4 0 does not support infrared devices Reference Guide 111 Troubleshooting Solving Problems e Make sure the infrared light path is not blocked e Check for paper in the printer or other printer errors e Make sure Windows is running infrared printing is supported only while Windows is running e In BIOS Setup the infrared port must be enabled and the mode selected The mode must match the driver In Windows 95 an infrared driver must be installed For details refer to the driver s Readme file located in KOmnibook Drivers e Click Start Help and use the Print Troubleshooter If you re using Windows 2000 click Start Help Troubleshooting and Print e See Infrared Problems on page 103 If the left edge of printed output is missing e If the printer you are 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 HP LaserJet IIIsi driver 300 dpi Certain applications may not work properly with 600 dpi printers Serial Parallel and USB Problems If the serial mouse doesn t work e First make certain you followed the manufacturer s installation instructions completely and have installed the mouse properly e Check that the cable is properly
5. HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided is and are subject to change without notice Hewlett Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Hewlett 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 1999 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 Phoenix Technologies Ltd ATI Technologies Inc NeoMagic Corporation and Adobe Systems Incorporated See the indiv
6. Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Display Using the OmniBook Display Hint To adjust the display brightness The OmniBook uses special key combinations called hot keys to control brightness e Press Fn F1 to decrease the brightness e Press Fn F2 to increase the brightness To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting so that the internal light uses less power To extend the life of the display Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the OmniBook display e Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting Fn F1 If you are using an external keyboard Fn left CTRL left ALT e When working at your desk connect an external monitor and turn off the internal display Fn F5 e Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the OmniBook from changing to Suspend or Standby mode after a time out period If you use a screen saver in Windows 95 98 or 2000 enable the option to shut off the display after a time delay e Do not disable Suspend or Standby time outs e If you are using ac power and have no external monitor attached change to suspend or standby when the OmniBook is not in use Reference Guide 29 Windows 2000 Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Display To suspend the OmniBook when closing the display Under Windows 2000 to set the action for closing the display open Control Pane
7. docking system OmniBook External Module Bay 26 External module bay 27 Floppy disk drive plug in module Reference Guide 15 Introducing the OmniBook Setting Up for the First Time Setting Up for the First Time CAUTION When you set up the OmniBook for the first time you ll need to install and charge the battery connect the ac adapter turn on the OmniBook and go through the Windows setup program To set up the OmniBook and Windows Use only the HP adapter shipped with the OmniBook or other approved adapter Using any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and may void your warranty Refer to the warranty statement for your product 1 Install the OmniBook battery see the Quick Start sheet or To replace the battery on page 55 2 Plugin the ac adapter 3 Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook s right side as shown The OmniBook battery starts charging Let the battery charge a full 24 hours to completely charge the internal clock battery Otherwise the OmniBook may not keep the correct date and time 16 Reference Guide Introducing the OmniBook Setting Up for the First Time 4 Press the blue power button 5 The Windows Setup program starts automatically Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen 6 During setup you may be prompted to enter the Product Key or Product ID printed on the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft Windows manual or attached to the b
8. 366 or 300 MHz Intel Mobile Pentium Il Performance Enhanced PE processor 1 6 V core 2 5 V external low power processor 32 KB 16 KB instruction 16 KB data L1 cache 256 KB four way set associative L2 cache 32 bit PCI bus Graphics 12 1 inch SVGA TFT display 800 x 600 x 16M colors or 13 3 inch XGA TFT display 1024 x 768 x16M colors Zoomed Video support for lower PC Card slot Models without 900 after serial number 256 bit NeoMagic MagicGraph graphics accelerator with 2 5 MB video RAM 1x AGP graphics capability Models with 900 B after serial number ATI Mobility M graphics accelerator with 4 MB video RAM 2x AGP graphics capability Rechargeable 6 cell lithium ion battery with LED charge level gauge 11 1 Vdc Battery life up to 3 4 hours typical varies with type of usage and model Fast battery recharge 80 in 1 hour 100 in 1 5 2 hours Low battery warning Suspend resume capability 60 watt ac adapter 100 to 240 Vac 50 to 60 Hz input 19 Vdc 3 16 A output Mass Storage 12 GB 6 GB or 4 GB removable hard drive 1 44 MB floppy drive module for use in external module bay External module bay standard also accommodates any of the following optional modules Optional CD ROM drive module LS 120 SuperDisk drive module DVD drive module 128 Reference Guide Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Models without 900 after serial number 32 MB RAM built in on
9. From the Control Panel open Power Options 2 Follow the instructions on the Power Schemes tab We recommend that you avoid setting the Hibernate time outs to Never 58 Reference Guide Managing Battery Power Conserving Battery Power To get the most from your battery The following are some further suggestions for the best management of your OmniBook batteries e Do not leave batteries unused for long periods of time If you have more than one rotate them e If you normally use ac power make a practice of at least once a week using the battery as your power source e Unplug the ac adapter when the computer is not in use e To preserve the life of your battery be sure to charge the battery regularly e For long term storage the battery must be charged at 20 50 to prevent capacity loss and to avoid deterioration of battery performance Storage in a 10096 charged condition can cause increased deterioration of discharge capacity even after recharging compared to storage in a 20 50 charged condition Reference Guide 59 Expanding the OmniBook Reference Guide 61 Expanding the OmniBook Using the External Module Bay Using the External Module Bay CAUTION You can use any compatible plug in module with the OmniBook external module bay such as those listed below The module bay does not support a battery module e DVD drive module e LS 120 SuperDisk drive module e Floppy drive module You can also attach t
10. India 011 682 6035 Indonesia 021 350 3408 Japan 03 3235 8333 Korea Seoul 02 3270 0700 outside Seoul 080 999 0700 Malaysia Penang 1300 88 0028 outside Penang 03 295 2566 New Zealand 0800 445 543 Philippines 02 867 3551 Singapore 65 272 5300 Taiwan 02 717 0055 Thailand 02 661 4011 Vietnam 08823 4530 Africa Middle East 41 22 780 71 11 124 Reference Guide Support and Service Hewlett Packard Limited Warranty Statement Hewlett Packard Limited Warranty Statement 1 HP warrants to you the end user customer that HP hardware accessories and supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of purchase for the period specified in the Warranty Duration sheet included with your OmniBook If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will at its option either repair or replace products which prove to be defective Replacement products may be either new or equivalent in performance to new 2 HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions after the date of purchase for the period specified in the Warranty Duration sheet included with your OmniBook due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used If HP receives notice of such defects during the warranty period HP will replace software which does not execute its programming instructions due to such defects 3 HP does not warrant that
11. Windows 95 only In Windows 98 and Windows 2000 click Start Shutdown Standby to suspend A plug and play operating system such as Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows 2000 can restore network connections when you turn on the OmniBook For Windows NT 4 0 or a different operating system you may have to reset the OmniBook or restart the operating system to restore them 20 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook To reset the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding you can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows 1 If possible shut down Windows 2 Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down or if this fails Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the recess on the left side of the OmniBook as shown 3 After the computer shuts down press the blue power button to turn it on Hint To boot from a CD ROM or DVD drive in the external module bay press ESC two times during reboot when you see the HP logo Then select the CD ROM DVD drive as the temporary boot device Reference Guide 21 Operating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook To check power status and drive activity The OmniBook has status lights that report power status and drive activity When the floppy disk drive is installed in the external module bay the following lights are present on the front of the OmniBook a
12. floppy disk 116 running 115 DiagTools 115 Direct Cable Connection 73 disks diagnostic 116 Support Utility 119 display BIOS settings 67 87 brightness 29 brightness affects battery 57 closing 30 connected to dock 67 68 Reference Guide 141 connecting external 67 extending life 29 multiple Windows 98 68 102 port 15 66 switching to external 32 33 67 troubleshooting 101 turning off 30 using external 68 DMA channels 133 docking 77 docking port 15 66 docking system BIOS display settings 68 display 67 docking 77 installing tray 76 multiple displays 68 102 purpose 76 troubleshooting 98 undocking 78 docking tray 76 dot matrix printer 69 dragging items 25 drive lock 96 drivers APM Windows NT 51 Card Executive Windows NT 75 on Recovery CD 117 on web 117 drives creating Hibernate partition 118 hard drive holder 80 hard drive lock 96 plug in modules 63 replacing hard disk 79 time out 58 90 DVD drive installing 63 troubleshooting 99 E ECP 69 enabling external display 32 67 EPP 69 ergonomics 32 35 euro symbol 34 105 Exit menu BIOS 91 Extended Desktop Windows 98 68 extended memory 87 external display 32 67 keyboard 69 module bay 18 63 external display 68 F F1 through F12 32 F10 diagnostics 115 files corrupted 103 infrared transfer 73 protecting 96 recovering 118 FIR port 66 floppy drive connecting
13. remove the ac adapter from the power strip and plug it directly into a wall outlet Check that the light on the ac adapter is on Check that the battery is fully installed and locked in place Turn off the OmniBook then remove the battery and check that the battery contacts are clean Check that the ac adapter cables are fully plugged in 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 If available try another battery and ac adapter If the OmniBook stops responding Press CTRL ALT DEL and end an application that is not responding Press the blue power button to suspend the OmniBook Then press the blue button again to turn the OmniBook back on If nothing happens insert a straightened paper clip into the system off button on the left side of the OmniBook Then press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook If the OmniBook doesn t suspend as expected If you have a connection to another computer the OmniBook doesn t suspend if the connection is actively in use If the OmniBook is performing an operation it normally waits for the operation to finish For Windows 95 98 or NT if a CD ROM drive is present make sure auto insert notification is disabled This is the default factory setting This is not required for Windows 2000 110 Reference Guide Hint Troubleshooting Solving Problems
14. 18 63 parallel connection 65 Fn key F1 decrease brightness 29 F12 Hibernate 32 F2 increase brightness 29 F5 display options 67 F8 keypad 33 R Suspend 32 S Standby 32 external keyboard 69 88 temporary keypad 33 function keys 32 H hard disk drive caring for 48 creating Hibernate partition 118 holder 80 locking 96 replacing 79 time out 58 90 troubleshooting 102 hardware specifications 128 headphones 71 Hewlett Packard support 98 hibernate at low battery 53 creating partition 118 mode 20 32 saves power 57 status lights 22 time out 58 90 holder HDD 80 hot computer 108 hot keys 32 hot swapping installing software 62 swapping modules 63 troubleshooting 99 142 Reference Guide HP Customer Care website 10 I addresses 132 infrared port location 14 66 making connections 72 mode 88 printing 72 safety 136 troubleshooting 103 InkJet printer 69 installing battery 55 docking tray 76 hard disk drive 79 hard drive holder 80 hot swap software 62 plug in modules 63 RAM 81 TopTools 92 VirusScan 94 installing original software 118 instant on 20 interrupts system 131 K Kensington lock 95 keyboard Alt Gr key 34 connecing external 69 embedded keypad 33 ergonomic precautions 32 euro symbol 34 105 external Fn key 69 88 Fn hot keys 32 NT language 17 num lock 33 opening 81 status lights 13 23 troublesh
15. BIOS Setup utility check that the PS 2 Pointing Devices option is set to Auto in the System Devices menu To connect a printer The parallel port uses a standard 25 pin connector most commonly used for connecting a printer These include dot matrix ink jet and laser printers The parallel port supports both EPP and ECP capabilities if selected in BIOS Setup The OmniBook has one parallel port Its address and properties can be set in the BIOS Setup utility e Connect the parallel printer cable or other parallel cable to the parallel port Reference Guide 69 Note Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices To connect a serial device The OmniBook s serial port uses a standard 9 pin serial port Serial connections typically are to external modems and fax modems The OmniBook has one serial port Its address can be set in the BIOS Setup utility e Connect the serial cable to the serial port To connect a serial mouse For Windows 95 98 or NT 1 Connect the serial cable to the serial port 2 From the Start menu click Settings Control Panel 3 Double click Mouse then click General 4 Click Change and then select Show AII Devices 5 Under Manufacturers click Standard Mouse Types 6 Under Models change the mouse type to Standard Serial Mouse then click OK For Windows 2000 1 Connect the serial cable to the serial port 2 Press the blue power button to suspend the OmniBook then press it agai
16. CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is not responding Reboot the OmniBook Delete temporary and unneeded files This may be normal Windows behavior Background processing can affect response time Certain background operations such as VirusScan can affect performance while they re running Some file browsers may be unresponsive while they re processing a graphic image or waiting for broken network connections to time out Install additional memory if Windows is spending a lot of time swapping to disk Check amount of available free disk space Check the BIOS Setup settings 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 From the Power menu set the Power Management Mode to Max Performance 108 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Solving Problems 4 Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility If the OmniBook shuts down slowly e Make sure you do not enable the VirusScan option for checking the floppy drive at shutdown Otherwise if you shut down the computer without a floppy drive present the computer may take several minutes to shut down and may beep loudly To disable this option double click the VirusScan icon in the taskbar then click Properties and view the Detection tab In Windows 95 98 clear Shutdown under Scan Floppies In Windows NT clear Floppy During Shutdown under Scan Power and Battery Problems If the OmniB
17. Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility 114 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Testing the Operation Testing the Operation Note Hint The DiagTools hardware diagnostic program provides two levels of testing e Automated testing using the basic hardware test e Advanced testing using the individual hardware tests The tests are designed to run after the system reboots This ensures that the computer will be in a predictable state so the diagnostic program can properly test the hardware components The tests are non destructive and are intended to preserve the state of the computer The OmniBook reboots when you exit the program so drivers can be loaded To run the diagnostic test If the computer does not display the F10 diagnostics prompt while rebooting you must run the diagnostics from a diagnostic floppy disk See create a diagnostic floppy disk on page 116 1 Reboot the OmniBook When you see the HP logo and the F10 prompt press F10 to start the diagnostic test 2 Go through the first several screens 3 When the hardware detection finishes check the list of detected hardware If a device is not detected or fails its test below it may be configured incorrectly in the BIOS Setup utility You can confirm the problem by running BIOS Setup and checking the settings See To run the BIOS Setup utility on page 86 4 Run the basic test Press F2 to start the basic hardware test 5 If you
18. Recovery CD ROM and or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP computer with which the product Recovery CD ROM was originally provided ii The use of any operating system software by Microsoft contained in any such product Recovery CD ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement EULA Reference Guide 3 Transfer of Rights in Software Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement Upon such a transfer Customer agrees that his her rights in the software are terminated and that he she will either destroy his her copies and adaptations or deliver them to the third party Sublicensing and Distribution Customer may not lease sublicense the software or distribute copies or adaptations of the software to the public in physical media or by telecommunication without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Termination Hewlett Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett Packard has requested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty 30 days of such notice Updates And Upgrades Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett Packard under a separate suppo
19. and restarting Windows NT If a special feature on the PS 2 mouse doesn t work e The built in pointing devices must be disabled for special mouse features to work In the BIOS Setup utility check that the PS 2 Pointing Devices option is set to Auto in the System Devices menu See run the BIOS Setup utility on page 86 e Press the blue power button to suspend the OmniBook then press it again to resume e Make sure you installed any drivers shipped with the mouse e For Windows 95 the mouse driver may not support Suspend mode Try using Mouse Control Panel to reselect the scrolling function if available If necessary reboot the computer to restore operation If left CTRL left ALT doesn t work on an external keyboard e Left CTRL left ALT should work like the Fn key on an external keyboard In BIOS Setup check that External Fn Key is enabled in the System Devices menu See run the BIOS Setup utility on page 86 If you can t type the euro symbol e Hold ALT GR when you press the marked key e The euro symbol is not on the U S English keyboard Make sure the embedded keypad is active Fn F8 and Num Lock is on then hold ALT while typing 0128 on the numeric keypad e For Windows NT if you select a different keyboard layout in Control Panel you must reinstall the euro software In Explorer double click Omnibook Drivers Euro Nt4_euro exe on drive C or on the Recovery CD Reference Guide 105 Troubleshoot
20. down the OmniBook 2 Important Unplug the ac adapter if present and remove the battery 3 Find the plastic panel above the keyboard it contains the power button and keyboard status lights Put your finger above the F8 key and slide the panel to the left about 3mm 1 8 inch then lift off the panel 4 Remove the two screws above the and HOME keys Reference Guide 81 Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module 5 Lift up the keyboard tab above the F1 key about 10 mm 1 2 inch then free the snap at the center of the back edge 6 Slide the keyboard toward the display about 5 mm 1 4 inch then fold the keyboard forward onto the front of the case WARNING Do not touch the metal surfaces inside the computer until they have cooled off They could be very hot if you were using the computer just before you started these steps Do not touch the electronic components inside the computer Static electricity can permanently damage them 7 Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30 angle until it s fully seated Then press down at both sides until it latches 8 Fold the keyboard back into place Slip the front tabs into the slots then snap the back edge into place 9 Insert the two screws at the top of the keyboard 82 Reference Guide CAUTION Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module 10 Lower the plastic panel about 3 mm 1 8 inch from its normal position Hol
21. for a different operating system see the HP Customer Care website Reference Guide 117 CAUTION Troubleshooting Recovering Software Note To recover the factory installation of Windows Use the Recovery CD to reinstall the original factory software on the hard disk You use the same process to create a larger Hibernate diagnostics partition on your hard disk or to create a Hibernate partition on a new hard disk This procedure will format the hard disk drive After the hard disk drive is formatted you ll need to reinstall any applications Reformatting the hard disk drive will erase all data on the disk Do not interrupt the following process or unplug the ac adapter until the process is complete 1 Important Back up all data from your hard disk The following steps delete all data from the disk 2 Plug in the ac adapter 3 Insert the Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive in the module bay If you have a PC Card or parallel port CD ROM drive connect it and insert the Recovery CD Also connect the floppy drive and insert the Support Utility disk see To create a Support Utility Disk on page 119 4 Shut down and restart the computer If you re using a CD ROM drive in the module bay press ESC two times when you see the HP logo Select the CD ROM drive as the boot device 5 When the Recovery CD dialog box appears follow the displayed instructions If prompted accept the recommended partition size If you install
22. may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your OmniBook depending on power considerations types of active connections and start up time To start and stop the OmniBook When you The OmniBook enters To turn on again Press Fn S Standby Mode Press any key or move a or Saves minimal power pointing device to display allow time out Turns off the display only your current session Restarts quickly Instant On Maintains network connections Press blue power Suspend Mode Press the blue power button Saves significant power button to display your or Turns off the display current session Instant click Start Saves current session to RAM Suspend Restarts quickly or May restore network connections allow time out Press Fn F12 allow time out Click Start Shut Down recommended Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down Hibernate Mode Press the blue power Saves maximum power button to restart and Saves current session to disk shuts down restore your previous May restore network connections session Off Mode Press the blue power Saves maximum power button to restart with a Turns off without saving current session new session At startup resets everything starts a new session and restores network connections Windows NT and Windows 95 only In Windows 98 press Fn S to suspend Not supported in Windows 2000
23. more beneficial than longer less frequent breaks Data show that people who work for long periods of time without a break may be more prone to injury e Changing tasks frequently will help prevent muscle stiffness Examples alternating between keyboarding reading writing filing and moving around in your work environment helps you maintain a relaxed posture Occasionally stretch the muscles in your hands arms shoulders neck and back You should stretch at least as often as you take brief task breaks at least once every hour e Discomfort may be alleviated by using alternative ergonomic designs and accessories such as ergonomically personalized chairs palm rests keyboard trays alternative input devices prescription eyeglasses anti glare screens and more Seek additional information from the sources available to you including your employer doctor local office supply store and the information sources listed in the online version of Working in Comfort which is preloaded on the hard disk of your HP computing equipment Reference Guide 45 Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort Your HP OmniBook Computer You can use your HP OmniBook computer virtually anywhere anytime The following recommendations should help you work more comfortably Note that if you are using your portable computer as your primary computer or using it for extended periods you should use it with a full size keyboard monitor and mouse This will giv
24. nennen eee nennen 14 OmniBook Back 1 eee ene en nee nennen 15 OmniBook External Module Bay eene 15 Setting Up for the First Time anren re pir e EE pe TER E EA EE OEE renes 16 To set up the OmniBook and Windows eene 16 To connect the floppy disk drive sese 18 Operating the OmniBook eee eee eee eee e tnt tette stas 19 Starting and Stopping the OmniBook 20 To start and stop the OmniBook eeseeeeeeeeeeee eene 20 To reset the OmniBook eese rennen enne ener etre enne 21 Checking the Status of the OmniBook sese 22 To check power status and drive activity essen 22 To check the keyboard status sese eren 23 Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices eese 24 To use the built in pointing devices esses nennen 25 To activate full touch pad capabilities serene 26 To activate full pointing stick capabilities eere 27 To configure pointing devices 27 To disable the touch pad or pointing stick 0 eee eee cee ceseeteceeceseeeeeeseeeeecneesaeeaee 28 Using the OmniBook Display esse
25. or Start Shut Down Standby Windows 98 and 2000 Put the OmniBook in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current session but will not be using the computer for several hours or more Fn F12 Shut down the OmniBook whenever you will not be using it for several hours or more Click Start Shut Down The current session is not saved Press 1 to turn the brightness of the display down to the lowest comfortable level This reduces the backlight power and extends the life of your OmniBook display Set the automatic time out settings to emphasize saving power see To set power time outs on page 58 For a model with 900 B after the serial number use Smart CPU mode The default settings conserve battery power If you work with an application that uses the serial port or a PC Card exit the application when you are done using it If you have an I O PC Card that is a PC Card having an external connection such as a modem or network card remove it when you are not using it Some I O cards use significant power even while they re inactive Reference Guide 57 Note Managing Battery Power Conserving Battery Power To set power time outs Windows 95 98 or NT The BIOS Setup utility includes settings for automatic time outs at specified periods of inactivity There are four different time outs for different levels of power and conservation For Windows 98 power options you set in Power Management Control Pa
26. or speakers to your HP equipment When you put on the headphones slowly increase the volume until you find a comfortable listening level then leave the volume control in that position Comfort and Safety Checklist These recommendations are drawn from the latest available international ergonomic standards and recommendations including ISO 9241 and ANSI HFS 100 1988 Document gt A Holders f Keyboard 7 Slope Thigh Clearance Keyboard Height General e Work Surface Height Adjust either your seat height work surface or both to position the work surface at approximately elbow height e Work Surface Arrangement Make sure frequently used equipment is within easy reach For example if you are primarily using the keyboard place it directly in front of you not to the side If you are primarily using the mouse place it in front of your hand or arm If you are using both a mouse and keyboard place them both at the same work surface height and close together If a palm rest is used the height should be flush with the front edge of the keyboard Other items such as your telephone or notepad also should be considered Monitor Place your monitor so that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level up to 15 degrees 44 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort e Head Do not tilt your head forward by more than 15 degrees and try not to turn your hea
27. supported in Windows 2000 Fn R Enters Suspend mode Not supported Windows 2000 Fn ScrLk Fn UP ARROW Fn DOWN Decrease the volume ARROW 32 Reference Guide Num Lock on Num Lock off Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Keyboard To use the Windows keys There are two Windows keys on the keyboard The one next to the Fn key brings up the Windows Start menu The one at the top center of the keyboard brings up the shortcut menu for the current application This is the same menu that appears when you click the right mouse button while pointing at the application To use the embedded keypad When the embedded keypad on the OmniBook s built in keyboard is active two options are possible Keys change to the numeric or arithmetic designations printed in light gray on the keyboard Keys change to cursor control keys 1 Press NmLk to turn Num Lock on or off 2 Press 8 to turn on the embedded keypad To temporarily turn on the embedded keypad hold Fn while typing a key Reference Guide 33 Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Keyboard To use the ALT GR key Non U S keyboards have an ALT GR key to the right of the spacebar This is a shift key providing access to certain keyboard characters e Fora character in the lower right corner of a key press and hold ALT GR to type the character Oi e L 3 1 Shift 2 Unshifted 3 ALT GR For example to type the euro currenc
28. take frequent short breaks e Other environmental and psychosocial factors In addition there have been reports associating the occurrence of RSI with the use of computer keyboards mice and other input devices Also certain medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis obesity and diabetes may predispose some people to this type of injury What can I do to avoid RSI Some people who use computers may experience physical discomfort during their use This discomfort may be a symptom of a repetitive strain injury Properly setting up and using computing equipment can help to minimize your chances of experiencing this discomfort Well designed and properly adjusted equipment alone may not be sufficient to eliminate all potential problems Maintaining good posture and positioning when working on computers also has a significant bearing on your comfort What if I experience discomfort If you are experiencing any discomfort seek professional medical advice immediately Typically the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated the easier it is to resolve 36 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort Preparing Your Work Environment When using HP computing equipment it is important that your work environment contribute to your comfort and productivity Your Chair It s very important that your chair provides a comfortable sitting position and offers the following features Seat Back Tilt
29. the left side of the OmniBook which provides wireless serial communication between the OmniBook and other infrared devices such as printers or other OmniBooks e Line up the OmniBook s infrared port and the other infrared port in as straight a line as possible The two ports should be no more than meter apart with no obstructions in between Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors e To check the status of communications go to Start Settings Control Panel Infrared Monitor or Wireless Link in Windows 2000 e Disable infrared communications when you aren t using it especially before suspending or docking To do this close applications that are using infrared close folders on an infrared link then disable infrared in Infrared Monitor or Wireless Link in Windows 2000 Printing to an Infrared Printer e Install your printer and assign it to the OmniBook s infrared port You can then print from your applications as you would to any other printer Be sure the OmniBook and printer infrared ports are properly aligned 72 Reference Guide Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices Transferring Files with an Infrared Connection To transfer files in Windows 95 or Windows 98 use the built in Direct Cable Connection software You need to install it first 1 From Control Panel click Add Remove Programs 2 Click Windows Setup Communications and select Direct Cable Connection See the Windows
30. the volume setting click Mute Reference Guide 31 Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Keyboard Using the OmniBook Keyboard WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury For information about reducing your risk see Working in Comfort in the online OmniBook Library or visit our ergonomics website http www hp com ergo If you are using your portable computer as your primary computer or using it for extended periods you should use it with a full size keyboard monitor and mouse This can reduce the risk of ergonomic injury See Working in Comfort in the online OmniBook Library To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key a shortcut key sequence for various system controls The OmniBook keyboard shows the Fn hot keys labeled in gray If you are using an external keyboard the Fn key left CTRL left ALT These keys Do this Fn F1 Fn F2 Increases the display s brightness Fn F5 Switches among the built in display an external display and simultaneous displays Fn F7 Toggles audio mute on and off Fn F8 Toggles the built in keypad on and off Does not affect an external keyboard If Num Lock is on then the numeric functions are active otherwise cursor control is active Fn F12 5 Enters Standby mode Windows 95 and Windows NT Enters Suspend mode Windows 98 Not
31. when an external PS 2 Auto mouse is connected This is required for the scroll wheel on a PS 2 mouse to function Internal Pointing Enables one or both built in PS 2 devices Both Devices External Fn Key Sets whether left CTRL left ALT on an external keyboard is Enabled interpreted as the Fn key IDE Controller Enables the primary hard drive and secondary optional Both CD ROM drive controllers FDD Controller Enables the floppy drive Enabled Serial Port Sets how the serial port is configured by the BIOS specified Enabled or automatic Base I O address Sets the I O address and interrupt 3F8h IRQ4 Infrared Port Sets how the infrared port is configured by the BIOS Disabled specified or automatic Sets the hardware to support SIR Standard IR ASK IR amplitude shift keyed IR or FIR ee IR ied communications Driver installation required for Windows 95 Base I O address Sets the I O address and interrupt 2F8h IRQ3 DMA channel For Fast Ir mode sets the DMA channel Parallel Port Sets how parallel port is configured by the BIOS specified or Enabled automatic Mode Sets the port to normal bidirectional EPP or ECP ECP Base I O address Sets the I O address 378h Interrupt Sets the interrupt IRQ7 DMA channel For ECP mode sets the DMA channel DMA3 88 Reference Guide Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Security Menu Setting User Password Is Shows if a user password i
32. while undocked e Make sure the OmniBook is fully inserted in the dock e See the manual for the dock If you can t boot from a CD in a CD ROM drive e Make sure the CD is a bootable CD such as the OmniBook Recovery CD 98 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Solving Problems Make sure you are using a plug in OmniBook CD ROM module in the external module bay You cannot boot from an external CD ROM or DVD drive which you can connect to the OmniBook via a PC Card SCSI connection Press ESC twice during bootup to see if the CD ROM drive is the first boot device Make sure the CD ROM drive is seated correctly remove and reinsert If you always want to boot from a CD check the boot order in BIOS Setup 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 Open the Boot menu The default boot order is Removable Device Hard Drive CD ROM DVD Disk 4 If CD ROM DVD drive is not option 1 use the arrow keys to select it 5 Press F6 to move up or F5 to move down in the list 6 Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility Make sure the external module bay is connected properly If the OmniBook redocks after undocking If you press the Undock button to undock but do not remove the OmniBook the OmniBook automatically redocks In certain situations this may cause some system devices to stop working If this occurs undock the OmniBook remove it fro
33. 18 63 BIOS Setup utility Boot menu 91 deleting passwords 94 Exit menu 91 external display settings 67 87 Main menu 87 Power menu 90 Security menu 89 setting passwords 93 setting time outs 58 System Devices menu 88 using 86 BIOS updates 120 boot device order 21 91 99 Boot menu BIOS 91 brightness adjusting 29 affects battery time 57 affects display life 29 C Caps Lock 13 23 Card Executive 75 Cardbus cards 74 cards PCMCIA 74 CD ROM drive installing 63 parallel port 119 PC Card 119 troubleshooting 98 channels DMA 133 charging battery 53 cleaning the OmniBook 48 clicking items 25 COMI port 15 66 configuring BIOS settings 86 pointing stick 27 touch pad 26 27 connecting ac adapter 53 audio devices 71 external display 67 floppy drive 18 floppy to parallel port 65 infrared device 72 parallel device 69 plug in modules 63 serial device 70 serial mouse 70 USB devices 70 Corporate Evaluator s Guide 10 corrupted files 103 creating diagnostic disk 116 Support Utility disk 119 cursor pointer 25 27 Customer Care website 10 D default BIOS settings 87 default system resources 131 deleting password 94 desktop management 92 devices boot order 91 99 docks 76 drivers 117 external display 32 33 67 infrared 72 parallel 69 ports for 66 printers 69 PS 2 69 88 serial 70 temporary boot order 21 USB 70 diagnostics
34. 2 inch display supports settings up to 800 x 600 resolution and 16M colors 24 or 32 bit and a 13 inch display supports 1024 x 768 resolution You can change display settings using Control Panel Display or right clicking the desktop and clicking Properties If you need to use both displays at the same time you can press 5 again to show the same image on both displays However by default the image is limited by the internal display to 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768 pixels so at a higher resolution you see only part of the desktop on both displays This doesn t happen if you use only the external monitor If you need to increase the refresh rate on the external monitor you can switch to only the external monitor or you can make the internal or external display a secondary display you make this setting on the Display tab in Windows 98 or 2000 you have to click Advanced on the Settings tab first In Windows 98 you can enable the Extended Desktop dual displays which spreads the desktop across two displays To do this right click display 2 on the Settings tab and select Enable You can set different resolutions and numbers of colors for each display However using the Extended Desktop requires video memory to be shared For this reason higher resolutions and higher numbers of colors may cause unexpected behavior on the displays We recommend starting with 1024 x 768 resolution on the external display and 64K colors 16 bit on both d
35. APM for Windows NT 4 0 sss 51 To check the battery status nennen nennen rene 52 To respond to a low battery warning sees 53 To recharge a battery oim iier eren enne 53 To replace the battery esee terrere e rhe EE eee cete e 55 Conserving Battery POwWert etre ater re RR bere Re pepe 57 To save battery DOWeT em rete eR ee edi e ote er 57 To set power time outs peti PE e ERU e EE etti 58 To get the most from your 59 Expanding the OmniBook eee eee eres eese eee eee eterne aetas esten etas en seas 61 Using the External Module Bay essent 62 To install hot swap enne nnne eene nnne 62 To remove or install the bay or module seen 63 To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel 65 Connecting External 1 eene nennen nne 66 To identify connectors for external devices eee 66 To connect an external monitor eese nennen nennen enne 67 To enable the built in and external displays seen 67 To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility sees 67 To us an external
36. Card eject button is Reference Guide 77 Expanding the OmniBook Using Docking Products 4 Position your fingers on the platform grips as shown below Use your thumbs to push the computer into the dock until the computer slides into place To undock the OmniBook 1 If you re using Windows NT click Start Shut Down 2 Press the undock button on the front of the dock and wait for the undock light to blink Then position your thumb as shown and pull the release lever forward 3 Remove the OmniBook from the dock 78 Reference Guide Expanding the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure 1 Unplug the ac adapter if present and remove the battery 2 Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the hard drive screw 3 Open the hard disk drive door and pull out the hard drive by its plastic tab Reference Guide 79 Important Expanding the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive If you are installing a new hard disk drive you should create a Hibernate partition on the drive before loading any software See recover the factory installation of Windows on page 118 To replace the hard disk drive holder If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover you can remove the cover parts from the old hard drive You ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this proc
37. D ROM drive DVD drive or any other type of drive you must use the icon in the taskbar or shut down the computer otherwise you could lose data Do not touch the metallic pins in OmniBook connectors module connectors or cable connectors Static electricity can damage internal components Reference Guide 63 Expanding the OmniBook Using the External Module Bay Windows 95 or 98 with hot swap Windows 95 98 or NT no hot swap Windows 2000 Removing Before you remove the cable or plug in module The order doesn t matter Close files on the module drive Right click the plug in module icon in the taskbar then click Remove Device When prompted to remove the module click OK For a hard drive module click Start Shut Down to shut down the computer 1 Close all files 2 Click Start Shut Down to shut down the computer Close files on the module drive Left click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the taskbar and select the module you want to remove When prompted to remove the module click OK Installing After you insert the cable and plug in module The order doesn t matter Nothing required For a hard drive module restart the computer e Restart the computer Nothing required You can plug in or unplug an empty module bay at any time 64 Reference Guide Expanding the OmniBook Using the External Module Bay
38. Detected automatically System Time Sets the time using 24 hour format Values set take effect immediately System Date Sets the date using dd mm yy format except English which is mm dd yy format Floppy Drive Sets the floppy drive type Floppy disk drive type detected and set automatically Internal Hard Disk Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters Hard disk drive detected and set automatically Quiet Boot When enabled hides summary of power on self test and Enabled messages during boot Video Display Device Sets whether the built in display automatically switches to an Auto external display if one is detected Video Expansion When enabled the video image covers the entire display in Disabled lower resolution modes VGA When disabled the video image is centered in the display Primary Video Adapter Sets whether the internal built in video adapter Auto automatically switches to an external video adapter connected to the docking system if one is detected System Memory Shows the system memory size 640KB Extended Memory Shows the extended memory size Detected automatically CPU Serial Number For a processor with a serial number makes the processor Disabled serial number available to software Reference Guide 87 Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup System Devices Menu Setting Description Default PS 2 Pointing Devices Disables the internal pointing devices
39. Disk Time out Sets the period of hard disk inactivity after which the hard 2 minutes disk stops spinning Also affects a hard disk drive in the plug in module bay Time out on AC Sets whether power management time outs occur while the Disabled ac adapter is connected Power Button Mode Sets the action of the blue power button when pressed for Suspend less than 4 seconds Lid Switch Mode Sets the action when the OmniBook lid closes Turn off LCD Resume on Serial Ring Sets whether the system resumes from Suspend if a ring Enabled signal is received Resume on Time of Day Sets whether the system resumes from Suspend at a Disabled defined time of day Sets the 24 hour time when the system resumes from Suspend if enabled Auto Suspend on Sets whether the OmniBook suspends after undocking When Lid Undock Closed Auto Turn on on Dock Sets whether the OmniBook turns on after docking Enabled For Windows 2000 only these settings are used All other settings in this menu are ignored Resume Time 90 Reference Guide Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Boot Menu Setting Description Default x Removable Device Shows the order of boot devices Move the 1 Removable Hard Disk entries to change the order If the computer has Device CD ROM DVD Drive more than one device in one of the categories 2 Hard Disk you can select the one that s scanned 3 CD ROM DVD drive Exit Menu Setting Desc
40. HP Customer Care website http www hp com cposupport eschome html for information about installing certain PC Cards Reboot the OmniBook Zoomed Video is supported in the lower card slot only Windows NT does not support Zoomed Video Try the card in another computer Not all 3rd party PC cards have been tested with the OmniBook Please check the OmniBook website http www hp com omnibook for a list of approved and tested PC Cards Certain Xircom CE2 LAN cards conflict with the game port device in Windows 2000 Contact Xircom to see if your card is one of these When using a PC card in a docking system insert or remove the card while the system is turned on or shut down but not while the computer is suspended Reference Guide 107 Troubleshooting Solving Problems If an I O card stops communicating properly It may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off Exit and restart the application Check settings in Control Panel and in Windows NT Diagnostics Performance Problems If the OmniBook gets hot It is normal for the computer to get warm especially while the battery is charging Make sure the air vents are clear For example don t put the computer on a soft surface that blocks the vent holes on the bottom at the back right corner DOS games and other programs that drive CPU usage toward 100 can contribute to a temperature increase If the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly Press
41. ING SYSTEM SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS REQUIRE CUSTOMER INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE PATCHES FOR YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PATCHES IN THE FUTURE THE NEED FOR SUCH PATCHES MOST LIKELY APPLIES TO THE OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND ANY MICROSOFT APPLICATIONS SHIPPED WITH THIS PRODUCT CUSTOMER IS URGED TO CONTACT MICROSOFT AT http www microsoft com y2k AT 1 888 MSFTY2K U S AND CANADA ONLY OR AT THEIR LOCAL MICROSOFT OFFICE Reference Guide 17 CAUTION Introducing the OmniBook Setting Up for the First Time To connect the floppy disk drive 1 Insert the floppy disk drive into the external module bay If this is your only plug in module you can leave it in the module bay 2 Onthe right side of the OmniBook open the flap covering the module bay connector and plug in the module bay cable The computer can be on or off To remove the floppy drive you must shut down or notify Windows before you unplug the module or the module bay See remove or install the bay or module on page 63 Do not touch the metallic pins in OmniBook connectors module connectors or cable connectors Static electricity can damage internal components 18 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Reference Guide 19 Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue power button However at certain times you
42. In Windows 95 or Windows 98 view the CD ROM drive properties in Device Manager If retail Windows NT 4 0 is installed you must edit the Registry to change this setting CAUTION Incorrect editing of the Registry can make the system unbootable 1 Log in as administrator Click Start Run type REGEDIT and click OK Select HKEY_LOCAL_Machine System CurrentControlSet Services Cdrom Double click AutoRun change the value from 1 to 0 and click OK Wu eo Ur bs Exit the Registry Editor then shut down and restart Windows If the OmniBook doesn t automatically hibernate as expected e For Windows NT certain point enabled PC Cards and possibly other cards may prevent automatic hibernation when battery power is low This may cause a drained battery and data loss When leaving the computer unattended either connect the ac adapter or shut down the computer e For Windows 2000 check to see that hibernate support is enabled From Control Panel open Power Options and then click the Hibernate tab Also check the Power Schemes tab Make sure the Hibernate time outs for both ac power and battery power are not set to Never Printing Problems For most printing problems click Start Help and use the Print Troubleshooter If you re using Windows 2000 click Start Help Troubleshooting and Print If a serial or parallel printer doesn t print e Check that you are using a proper cable or cable adapter and that the printer is turned on
43. MEDIES Reference Guide 125 Support and Service Hewlett Packard Limited Warranty Statement EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA OR OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED DO NOT EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU 126 Reference Guide Specifications and Regulatory Information Reference Guide 127 Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications In a continuing effort to improve our products the specifications shown below are subject to change For the latest specifications see the OmniBook website http www hp com omnibook Physical Attributes Models with 12 inch display Size 11 8 x 8 8 x 1 26 in 30 0 x 22 5 x 3 2 cm Weight 4 Ib 1 8 kg for notebook Models with 13 inch display Size 11 9 x 9 3 x 1 4 in 30 4 x 23 7 x 3 5 cm Weight 4 3 Ib 1 9 kg for notebook Processor and 500 or 450 MHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor Bus Architecture or 400
44. PCMCIA Problems t ede ete m en eben 107 Performance Problems iot i eie eere E o Rte e ces 108 Power and Battery Problems euet Cte b eee dn eee Reds 109 Printing Problems orte heehee nes ette iere ince eere iren 111 Serial Parallel and USB Problems sees enne 112 Startup Problems eod Re EP gem ped it eee 113 Testing the Operations ERE u te reU e Rey 115 To t n the diagnostiC test eosdem eee iei Ode eite 115 To create a diagnostic floppy disk sese 116 R covermg SoftWare sense ee tete ete rere e i eere E E E E ESEE 117 To recover the factory installation of Windows esee 118 To create a Support Utility Disk sese 119 To update the OmniBook BIOS serene 120 To replace a damaged Recovery 120 Support and Service cccsccsccscscscssssssscsccscssccsscsscecescsscscssesssesseesesssscsesssessesseesessseres 121 Getting HP OmniBook 15 122 Reference Guide 7 Support Assistance eene eerte rette poet led rr mls edet ete tes 122 Electronic Support Services sess enne 122 Assistance on deseen cede pede eee ee 123 Customer Support Centers essesssseseeeseeeeennene ener nent entente 123 Hewlett Packard Limited Warranty Statement sse 125 Sp
45. S FRUBRESERESAT Malis VCC ORE I E2X22ABfiiE COREL RHBRCHAT SCL CORBMIVTPT LEDS LT PASS CRESS SRCTCEMBYET 2 138 Reference Guide Address Product name Options Safety EMC Supplementary Information Quality Department Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information International Products sold internationally by Hewlett Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed below Declaration of Conformity according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Hewlett Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge Ave Cupertino CA 95014 declares that the following product HP OmniBook 900 All conforms to the following product specifications IEC 950 1991 A1 A2 A3 A4 EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 GB4943 1995 IEC 825 1 1993 EN 60825 1 1994 Class 1 CISPR 22 1993 A1 A2 EN 55022 1994 A1 A2 Class B 1 GB9254 1988 EN 50082 1 1992 IEC 801 2 1991 prEN 55024 2 1992 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 801 3 1984 prEN 55024 3 1991 3V m IEC 801 4 1988 prEN 55024 4 1992 0 5 kV signal lines 1 0kV power lines FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class B Ansi C63 4 1992 AS NZS 3548 1995 Rules and Regulations of Class B The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly This device complies with Part 15 of FCC R
46. Seat Back Height Seat Pan Tilt a 5 10 degrees Seat Pan Height A stable base such as five legs with casters Make sure the casters are designed for the type of floor you have in your workspace whether it is bare or carpeted A height and tilt adjustment feature It should be easy to adjust your chair height from 40 cm to 52 cm 15 5 inches to 20 5 inches as measured from the top of the seat pan to the floor If you are much taller or shorter than average you may need a chair that can be adjusted beyond this range Adjust your chair so that the work surface or keyboard tray is at elbow height and your feet are flat on the floor with your knees slightly bent below your hips Ideally the seat pan should be able to tilt both forward minimum of 5 degrees and backward minimum of 10 degrees If the chair has an adjustable seat pan inclining the seat slightly forward will transfer some of the pressure from the spine to the thighs and feet This will relieve pressure on your back Reference Guide 37 Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort Acurved seat edge The front of the seat should be curved and finished in a waterfall edge e An adjustable back support in both height and forward and backward tilt It is important that the backrest correctly supports the lower part or lumbar curve of the back e A freely rotating swivel so you can move easily from side to side Fully adjustable and padded armres
47. The default pointing device driver PS 2 TrackPoint supports the enhanced features of the pointing stick and basic features the touch pad You can customize the OmniBook to support enhanced touch pad features see the next topic If you do this keep in mind that you are selecting enhanced features for the touch pad only You cannot activate enhanced features for both simultaneously Under Windows 2000 enhanced features for the pointing stick and touch pad are not available at this time Check the Customer Care website http www hp com cposupport eschome html for PS 2 TrackPoint and touch pad device drivers for Windows 2000 The default pointing device driver is the standard PS 2 Compatible Mouse driver Reference Guide 25 Windows 2000 Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices To activate full touch pad capabilities Under Windows 2000 full touch pad capabilities are not available at this time The built in pointing stick driver supports only basic touch pad features To activate full touch pad capabilities you have to Remove the pointing stick driver and select a new mouse driver 1 2 3 From the Start menu click Settings Control Panel Double click Add Remove Programs and remove IBM TrackPoint Support From Control Panel open Mouse General and click Change In Windows 98 from Control Panel open System Device Manager Mouse IBM PS 2 TrackPoint Driver click Update Driver and select the op
48. Tools Adobe Acrobat Reader Agat Tioman for HP Hot Swap DiagTools VirusScan Online Reference Guide OmniBook Recovery CD included Centralized worldwide BIOS and driver update service Reference Guide 129 Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Security Features User and administrator passwords System hard drive and docking passwords PC identification displayed at boot DMl accessible electronic serial number Kensington MicroSaver lock slot Environmental Operating temperature 5 to 35 41 to 95 F Limits Operating humidity 20 to 90 percent RH 5 to 35 C Storage temperature 20 to 50 4 to 122 F Major ICs Models without 900 after serial number CPU Intel Mobile Pentium Il Performance Enhanced PE processor South Bridge PIIX4E Video NeoMagic MagicGraph NM2200 NMG5 Audio NeoMagic MagicGraph NM2200 NMG5 and NeoMagic Audio NMA2 CardBus TI PCI 1225 Keyboard controller National PC87570 Super I O SMC 769 Models with 900 B after serial number CPU Intel Mobile Pentium 111 processor South Bridge PIIX4M Video ATI Mobility M Audio ESS ES1978 Maestro 2E and ESS ES1921 CardBus TI PCI 1225 Keyboard controller National PC87570 Super I O SMC 869 130 Reference Guide Specifications and Regulatory Information Software System Resources Software System Resources The tables in this section show typical defaul
49. ard tray has sufficient room to accommodate your model The keyboard tray should be wide enough to hold both the keyboard and mouse or trackball 66 to 71 cm 26 to 28 inches e Your HP keyboard may have a kickstand that can be opened or closed to raise or lower the keyboard angle If you are in the correct sitting position with your elbows at about the same level as the work surface you may not need to use it However if your elbows are below the work surface you may wish to use the kickstand to raise the back of the keyboard e An adjustable keyboard tray may be useful if you cannot adjust your chair or work surface to the proper height for typing It should adjust in height from 64 to 76 cm 25 to 30 inches above the floor and tilt forward and backward to help you find the most comfortable position Note that research has shown that there may be less muscle tension in shoulders and forearms with the keyboard tilted away from you e When using your HP keyboard remember it takes very little pressure or force from your fingers to activate the keys Improper typing style the use of too much force can place unnecessary stress on the tendons and muscles in your hands wrists and forearms e Make sure that your hands are in a neutral position when you use your keyboard This means that your forearms wrists and hands should be in a straight line e The keyboard has a low profile to help prevent excessive bending of your wrists while typi
50. attery 109 CD ROM drive 98 display 101 dock 98 DVD drive 99 hard disk drive 102 infrared port 103 keyboard 104 memory 106 parallel devices 112 PC Cards 107 performance 108 pointing stick 104 power 109 printing 111 serial devices 112 startup 113 touch pad 104 Reference Guide USB devices 112 turning off display 30 OmniBook 20 typing special characters 34 U undocking 78 Universal Serial Bus 70 URLs 10 USB connecting 70 port location 15 66 troubleshooting 112 user password 93 V output See display VirusScan 94 voltage requirements 134 volume adjusting 31 troubleshooting 100 W warning low battery 53 websites 10 Windows documentation 10 installing drivers 117 reinstalling 118 Y2K 17 Windows 2000 closing the display 30 TopTools 92 undock security 93 Windows keys 33 Windows NT 4 adding APM 51 adding Card Executive 75 administrator password 17 euro symbol 105 infrared not supported 72 keyboard language 17 Service Pack 98 USB not supported 70 zoomed video not supported 74 wireless communication 72 Y 7 working in comfort 35 YOK 17 Y adapter PS 2 69 zoomed video 74 Reference Guide 145
51. charges whenever the OmniBook is on or connected to ac It maintains certain internal settings such as the clock To install APM for Windows NT 4 0 If a Power icon battery or power plug is present in the taskbar APM is installed If the icon is not present you can install APM using the steps below The Advanced Power Management APM driver for Windows NT 4 0 is located on the OmniBook s hard disk drive You set up APM from the Windows Start menu The APM driver is also located on the Recovery CD in OmniBook Drivers NT4 Phoenix APM adds the following capabilities to the OmniBook e Improved battery life under Windows NT 4 0 e PC Card power management e Convenient user control and monitoring of power settings and status 1 To install APM click Start Programs OmniBook Phoenix Advanced Power Management Setup 2 Follow the setup instructions on the screen You can download the Phoenix APM documentation from the following website http www phoenix com Reference Guide 51 Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power To check the battery status From the Windows Taskbar Move the pointer onto the power icon at the right end of the taskbar If you are using Windows NT 4 0 you ll need to install Advanced Power Management to display the power icon see To install APM for Windows NT 4 0 on page 51 The approximate battery charge is displayed as a percentage or in hours e Double click the po
52. connected e Check settings in Control Panel and in Windows NT Diagnostics e Make sure the serial port is working see the next heading e If you have problems with a serial mouse that you can t resolve using the suggestions in the OmniBook manuals you should consider using a PS 2 mouse instead The PS 2 bus provides better support for pointing devices than the serial bus does especially when docking and undocking under power management If the serial or parallel port is not working e Check that the cable is properly connected e Check settings in Control Panel and in Windows NT Diagnostics 112 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Solving Problems Check settings in BIOS Setup 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 From the System Devices menu check that Parallel and Serial are enabled If a serial modem doesn t work properly Click Start Help and use the Modem Troubleshooter If you re using Windows 2000 click Start Help Troubleshooting and Modem Check that the cables are properly connected Check settings in Control Panel and in Windows NT Diagnostics Make sure the serial port is working see the previous heading If the USB port is not working Windows NT 4 0 does not support USB devices Check settings in Control Panel Contact the vendor of the peripheral device as well as the OmniBook website for the late
53. d down both ends and slide it closed to the right 11 Insert the battery and slide its front panel to the left To remove a RAM expansion module You may want to remove a RAM module so you can install a larger one You ll need small Phillips screwdriver for these steps Your OmniBook s computer chips are extremely static sensitive Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips Handle the RAM module only by its edges Before installing the memory module discharge your body s static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the OmniBook 1 From the Start menu shut down the OmniBook 2 Important Unplug the ac adapter if present and remove the battery 3 Open the RAM compartment by removing the keyboard described in the previous topic 4 Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM board Push them outward and away from the sides of the board When you release both latches the free edge of the board pops up 5 Pull the board out of the connector You can install a new board if you want 6 Close the RAM compartment as described in the previous topic 7 Insert the battery and slide its front panel to the left Reference Guide 83 Configuring the OmniBook Reference Guide 85 Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Using BIOS Setup The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup utility is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the s
54. d toward the side e Back While sitting at your work surface make sure your back is supported by the chair s backrest in an erect position or angled slightly backwards e Arms Make sure your arms and elbows are relaxed and loose with your upper arm perpendicular to the floor or slightly forward Keep your forearms and hands approximately parallel with the floor with elbows bent between 70 and 115 degrees Keep your elbows close to your sides less than 20 degrees away from your body e Legs Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs Make sure there is sufficient room under the work surface for your legs e Feet If after adjusting your chair you cannot rest your feet comfortably on the floor use a footrest preferably one that can be adjusted in height and angle Overall e Look away from the screen from time to time to help reduce eyestrain Focus on distant objects briefly and blink periodically to lubricate your eyes You also should have your eyes checked on a regular basis and ensure your eyeglass prescription is suitable for working on a monitor screen e Remember to occasionally shift position and move your body Keeping your body in one position for long periods is unnatural and stressful When prolonged work is required take frequent short breaks As a rule of thumb a five or ten minute break every hour is a good idea Short frequent breaks are
55. der rather than on a flat surface will make it easier to read The following recommendations should be observed when using a document holder e The document holder should be at approximately the same height and distance from your eyes as the screen and as close to the monitor as possible to prevent neck twisting Some users prefer a document holder mounted to the monitor while others prefer the document holder positioned between the screen and keyboard e If the primary task is to view documents rather than using the monitor the document holder may be placed directly in front of the keyboard with the monitor slightly to the side e To help reduce stress on your neck and prevent eye fatigue try to minimize the movement of your head and eyes while using a document holder Your HP Keyboard The proper positioning and use of your HP keyboard is important when using HP computing equipment Be sure to observe the following recommendations to optimize your comfort and safety Keyboard Slope Keyboard Height Clearance B 64 76 cm Reference Guide 41 Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort e We recommend you place your keyboard in front of the screen or document holder whichever is viewed the most Your HP keyboard has long cables so you can place it in the position that is most comfortable for you while you are using your system e Because HP keyboards vary in depth youll want to be sure that your work surface or keybo
56. e To install TopTools on page 92 2 Click Start Programs HP TopTools for Notebooks HP TopTools 3 Click Security Reference Guide 95 CAUTION Configuring the OmniBook Configuring Security Options 4 Type your administrator password then press ENTER 5 Click Settings and Actions 6 In the Tattooing String box type the unique set of characters which will identify your PC You can type up to 80 characters including spaces and special characters Do not press ENTER when typing The string wraps automatically To enable hard disk drive lock Hard disk drive lock helps you keep your information secure Hard disk drive lock does not protect a second hard disk drive installed in the module bay When you enable hard disk drive lock the current user password or administrator password if that is the only password set is encoded on the hard disk drive If you move the hard disk drive to another OmniBook you can t access the drive until you set the user or administrator password to match the drive s password After you match the drive s password you can change the OmniBook and drive password If you forget the password your data cannot be recovered by you or by Hewlett Packard 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility From the Security menu enable Password Required To Boot From the Security menu enable Hard Disk Driv
57. e Lock Se ms coy Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility 96 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Reference Guide 97 Troubleshooting Solving Problems Solving Problems Note If your OmniBook has a problem find the symptom below that matches your situation Try the suggestions one at a time Here are some other sources of information e Click Start Help and use the Windows Troubleshooters e See the Microsoft Windows manual shipped with the OmniBook e For information about system addresses interrupts or memory see Software System Resources on page 131 e Find technical tips and software updates for the OmniBook at the HP Customer Care website http www hp com cposupport eschome html e Test your OmniBook by running the DiagTools test program See To run the diagnostic test on page 115 e Contact your dealer or Hewlett Packard see Support Assistance on page 122 Please have your OmniBook with you For Windows NT if you install new services hardware devices or applications you must reinstall the Service Pack from the Recovery CD see OmniBook Notes in the online OmniBook Library This ensures that the Service Pack components work properly It will not write over any applications settings or drivers you have installed Accessory Problems If a port on a dock isn t working e Check that ac power is connected to the dock e Try using the corresponding OmniBook port
58. e Parts Information 122 Reference Guide Support and Service Getting HP OmniBook Assistance Repair Assistance Warranty You must contact one of the participating support providers listed in item 3 in Support Assistance above or an HP Service Center to receive warranty service The support provider will help qualify your unit for warranty repair based on the warranty applicable to your unit and original purchase date and will provide you with repair processes in your area Warranty service includes the cost of shipping handling duties taxes freight or fees to or from the service location Out of Warranty Contact one of the support providers listed in items 2 or 3 in Support Assistance above or an HP Service Center The support provider will provide you with repair charges and processes in your area Customer Support Centers HP Customer Support Centers will assist you by email or telephone for free you are responsible for the telephone charges during the term of the warranty During the free assistance period HP will assist with questions about HP will not be able to help with questions about Included applications and operating systems HP described operation environments and conditions HP accessories HP upgrades and basic operation and troubleshooting Non HP hardware software operating systems or usage not intended for or included by HP with the product How to repair the product yourself Pr
59. e of the following to create a diagnostic floppy disk e Check the C Dmi Hpdiags directory If diaginst is in this directory double click it If HP TopTools is installed check the DiagTools page to see if it can create the disk Onany computer with World Wide Web access download the diagnostic software package from the HP Customer Care website http www hp com cposupport eschome html and follow the instructions To run the diagnostics from the floppy disk insert the disk in the floppy drive and reboot the OmniBook If you create a Support Ticket it is saved on the diagnostic floppy disk Remove the floppy disk just before you exit the diagnostics program 116 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Recovering Software Recovering Software You can use the OmniBook Recovery CD to reinstall the original factory software on your hard disk drive If you need to configure a custom system you can get OmniBook specific drivers from these locations e On the Recovery CD ROM under Omnibook Drivers e the OmniBook hard drive under C Omnibook Drivers e On the HP Customer Care website at http www hp com cposupport eschome html This website contains the latest updates of software drivers Detailed instructions for installing the drivers are contained in the Drivers Readme file Note You ll find drivers for the operating system that was shipped with your OmniBook on the hard drive and on the Recovery CD If you want drivers
60. e slot for RAM expansion up to 160 MB using 128 MB modules 66 MHz RAM bus Models with 900 B after serial number 64 MB RAM built in one slot for RAM expansion up to 192 MB using 128 MB modules 100 MHz RAM bus Audio System 16 bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible stereo sound Built in speaker 3D enhanced PCI bus audio with Zoomed Video support Built in microphone Line in headphone out and microphone in Keyboard and 87 88 key touch type QWERTY keyboard with 101 102 key emulation Pointing Device Embedded numeric keypad 12 function Fn keys Two pointing devices pointing stick TrackPoint technology licensed from IBM and touch pad Input Output FDD IDE interface for external module bay Universal serial bus USB 9 pin 115 200 bps serial 16550 UART 25 pin bi directional ECP EPP parallel Video out Resolution up to 1280x1024x256 colors or up to 1600x1200x64K colors for models with 900 B after serial number Refresh rate 60 to 85 Hz PS 2 keyboard mouse 4 Mbps IrDA compatible infrared port Expandability One Type Ill or two Type II 16 32 bit PC Card slots 3 3 and 5 V support CardBus enabled External plug in module bay for accessory modules Optional port replicator mini dock and docking system Software Microsoft Windows 95 98 Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4 0 Windows 95 98 2000 compatible Plug and Play Windows NT 4 0 and PC Card Plug and Play Advanced Power Management APM DMI with HP Top
61. e the battery There are no serviceable parts inside Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water e Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care If you come in contact with the electrolyte wash the exposed area with soap and water If it contacts the eye flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention e Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures above 60 C 140 F e When the battery is not in use store it in the battery pouch provided e When discarding a battery pack contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries e To obtain a replacement battery contact your local dealer or HP sales office e Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 C 113 F NL Batterij niet x weggooien maar inleveren als KCA Reference Guide 135 Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information LED Safety The infrared port located on the left side of the OmniBook is classified as a Class 1 LED light emitting diode device according to International Standard 825 1 EN60825 1 This device is not considered harmful but the following precautions are recommended e If the unit requires service contact an authorized HP service center see Support Assistance on page 122 Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit e Avoid direct eye exposure to the i
62. e your portable computer the adjustability and comfort features of a desktop unit HP port replicators offer quick easy connections to these devices More information on how to prepare your workspace environment and set up your HP equipment is available in other sections of Working in Comfort which is preloaded on the hard disk of your HP computing equipment Preparing Your Mobile Work Environment e Use chair that provides good support for your lower back If an adjustable chair is not available you can use a pillow or rolled up towel to provide lower back support e Try to keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor In a mobile environment you can do this by using a phone book or briefcase to support your feet e Adjust the height of either your work surface or chair to keep your arms in a neutral position Your arms should be relaxed and loose elbows at your sides with the forearms and hands parallel with the floor Position your notebook computer display to minimize glare and reflection For example on an airplane lower the window shade or in a hotel room draw the curtains You also should maintain a comfortable viewing distance approximately 40 to 60 cm 16 to 24 inches Adjust the angle of your display to help keep your head angled slightly downward in a comfortable position Using Your Mobile Computer Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position Your wrists shou
63. echnician or the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock Number 004 000 00345 4 At the first printing of this manual the telephone number was 202 512 1800 Reference Guide 137 Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party Hewlett Packard Company Manager of Corporate Product Regulations 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto CA 94304 415 857 1501 declares that the product s Trade name Hewlett Packard Company Product name HP OmniBook 900 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada Japan CORE
64. ecifications and Regulatory Informaction e eeeee ee eese eese esee neenon etna e enae 127 Hardware Specifications sosisini iriser ses ietsie seee oip vieoe tiko ir orrein 128 Software System Resources 131 Safety Informations eer eer aa reete ee roe Pee ded EOE EES ooir STENE teer ene reis 134 Power Cords e eee ete noe Sia ere edge tp E Ee ir 134 itor UE rhet ie tede ei px es reet Euh 135 Battery Safety o E tiie ee EDU ee i ache 135 LED Sa tety ones oe regu uet uentus 136 Regulatory Information reor He nip rei eret ds 137 US Ata ios ch Seat Een En Ue d des 137 Canada eov DUE enm Ee du dog Eee 138 Japanza cinch a UE Ue Und ea ue ee ors errat 138 International etr eI PETERE HERE E 139 Inn qe 141 8 Reference Guide Introducing the OmniBook Reference Guide 9 Introducing the OmniBook Getting More Information Getting More Information Congratulations Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing Although it s compact and easy to carry the OmniBook is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett Packard The OmniBook Quick Start sheet shows how to get your OmniBook up and running quickly This manual shows how to set up and operate the OmniBook and it also shows what to do if you run into trouble This table lists other s
65. edure 1 Carefully pry the connector off the end of the hard disk drive Work alternately at each end so that the connector slides off evenly 2 Remove the two screws from the case as shown i 3 Lift the plastic tab and remove the plastic cover and metal sheet from the hard disk drive The metal sheet may not be present on some drives When you reinstall the connector make sure the small tabs on the side of the connector hold the metal sheet 80 Reference Guide Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module Installing a RAM Expansion Module CAUTION The OmniBook has 32 MB of memory RAM built in 64 MB for a model with 900 B after the serial number and it has one slot for installing additional RAM You have to remove the computer keyboard to add or remove a RAM module To install RAM expansion module You ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for these steps Your OmniBook s computer chips are extremely static sensitive Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips Handle the RAM module only by its edges Before installing the memory module discharge your body s static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the OmniBook For a model with 900 B after the serial number you must use only PC 100 type RAM modules other RAM modules will not function Other OmniBook models can use PC 100 or earlier RAM modules 1 From the Start menu shut
66. ent 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 contact your local Hewlett Packard dealer or Sales and Service office Country Rated Voltage and Current HP Part Number Canada 125 Vac 3 A 8120 6313 Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States East and West Europe 250 Vac 2 5 A 8120 6314 Egypt Saudi Arabia Hong Kong 250 Vac 2 5 A 8120 8699 Singapore United Kingdom Australia 250 Vac 2 5 A 8120 6312 New Zealand Japan 125 Vac 3 A 8120 6316 India 250 Vac 2 5 A 8120 6317 South Africa 250 2 5 8120 8367 Chile 250 Vac 2 5 A 8120 8452 People s Republic of China 250 Vac 2 5 A 8120 8373 134 Reference Guide WARNING Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Ergonomics Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury For information about reducing your risk see Working in Comfort in the online OmniBook Library or visit our ergonomics website http www hp com ergo Battery Safety e To avoid risk of fire burns or damage to your battery pack do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts e The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible OmniBook models Check Support Assistance on page 122 for your local HP contact Do not disassembl
67. er 57 slots for 13 stopping 74 tested 75 troubleshooting 107 use power 57 Windows NT support 75 PC identification 95 PC 100 RAM 81 107 PCMCIA cards 74 plug requirements 134 plug in modules 63 pointing stick advanced features 27 BIOS setting 88 disabling 26 28 location 13 troubleshooting 104 using 25 port locations 15 66 port replicator 76 98 power checking battery 52 connecting ac 16 53 conserving 58 low battery warnings 50 53 modes 20 saving 57 troubleshooting 109 power button location 13 resetting with 21 turning on and off 20 power cords 134 Power menu BIOS 90 printers connecting 69 infrared 72 troubleshooting 111 protection files 96 hard drive lock 96 Kensington lock 95 passwords 93 94 PC identification 95 VirusScan 94 PS 2 devices connecting 69 selecting 88 PS 2 port 14 R RAM adding 81 PC 100 81 107 removing 83 troubleshooting 106 rebooting after shutdown 20 boot device 91 99 temporary boot device 21 troubleshooting 113 recharging battery 53 recovering original software 118 Recovery CD contents 117 replacing 120 regulatory information 137 removing battery 55 hard disk drive 79 hard drive holder 80 PC Card 74 RAM 83 repair service 98 resetting 21 S safety battery use 135 infrared port 136 power cords 134 Reference Guide 143 saving battery power 57 Scandisk 103 Scroll Lock 13 23 security hard dr
68. for everyday use as well as the portability to take it every where Included in the OmniBook box e HP OmniBook 900 e External module bay e Floppy disk drive e AC adapter and power cord e Lithium ion battery e The OmniBook User s Handbook e Quick Start sheet e OmniBook Recovery CD Includes Windows recovery and operating system drivers e Microsoft Windows manual Reference Guide 11 Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory To buy OmniBook accessories Buy OmniBook accessories online For the latest accessories and options visit us at http www hp com omnibook As new accessories become available you ll find them listed here At the time of this printing HP offers a variety of docking solutions plug in modules and other accessories including the following e Docking system and monitor stand e Mini dock e Port replicator e External module bay e Floppy disk drive e External floppy disk drive cable e CD ROM drive e 15 120 drive e DVD drive e Replacement hard disk drive e Second hard disk drive e Lithium ion battery e External battery charger e PC Cards e Smart Card security system e Auto airline adapter e AC adapter 12 Reference Guide Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features OmniBook Features OmniBook Front View 1 Built in microphone 7 PC Card eject buttons upper and lower ht PC Card slots Press once to pop out 2 Keyboard li
69. ghts left to right caps lock i keypad lock num lock scroll lock Ma and press again to eject the h iBook oe Blue po Nar bunan 8 PC Card and CardBus slots upper and on and off lower Accepts two Type ll cards or one 4 Pointing stick pointing device Type lll card 5 Touch pad pointing device 9 Module bay connector 6 Click buttons 10 AC power connector 11 Latch to open OmniBook Reference Guide 13 12 13 14 Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features OmniBook Side View PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse port supports Y adapter System off button Infrared port Windows NT 4 0 does not support infrared communication Use this port for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook and another computer or a printer with an infrared port You must install infrared drivers 14 Reference Guide 15 16 17 18 19 Audio connectors left to right line in microphone in headphones out Hard disk drive Power status lights left to right power state drive activity charging status Built in speaker Use headphones for stereo sound Lithium ion battery Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features OmniBook Back View 20 Kensington lock slot security connector 23 External monitor port 21 Serial port COM1 24 Universal Serial Bus USB port 22 Parallel port LPT1 25 Docking port for the port replicator or
70. glare persists tilting the screen forward may help e Maintain a comfortable viewing distance to the screen Most people prefer a viewing distance of approximately 46 to 76 cm 18 to 30 inches depending on monitor size Character size and the amount of space available on the work surface can affect this distance e Text should be easy to read To help ease eyestrain adjust text attributes such as character size spacing and color In addition you will need to use the controls provided with your monitor to adjust the visual settings so that contrast and brightness levels are comfortable for you High contrast and low brightness is usually the preferable combination e The monitor should be free from flicker If the image on your screen is not stable the monitor may require repair or adjustment e When possible use a program that has a simple user interface such as easily identifiable icons and pull down menus Also screen information should be displayed in a structured and well organized way 40 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort Monitor Use Specifications e When viewing your monitor your head should not be tilted more than 15 degrees forward e You should not have to look up more than 5 degrees above horizontal or down more than 30 degrees below horizontal for normal work tasks such as typing or reading Document Holders When keying in data from a hard copy document placing it in a document hol
71. hange Click Have Disk point to the directory listed below and select IBM PS 2 TrackPoint Or In Windows 98 from Control Panel open System Device Manager Mouse Standard PS 2 Port Mouse Driver click Update Driver and select the option to display a list of drivers Click Have Disk point to the directory listed below and select IBM PS 2 TrackPoint c Omnibook Drivers Trackpnt To configure pointing devices To customize the operation of all pointing devices pointing stick touch pad and external PS 2 or serial mouse in Control Panel open Mouse You can change left and right button actions double click speed pointer speed and tail and more To customize special pointing stick features click the pointing stick icon on the taskbar or open TrackPoint in Control Panel This is not yet available under Windows 2000 Reference Guide 27 Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices To disable the touch pad or pointing stick You can disable the touch pad or pointing stick if it interferes with your normal operation of the computer 1 2 3 4 28 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility Select the System Devices menu Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select only the pointing device you want to use Choose Both if you want both devices available Press F10 to save and exit Reference Guide
72. he command to run the point enabler for the card For a parallel drive REM the OmniBook driver OAKCDROM 5 Add the device driver statements to the CONFIG SYS file on the Support Utility disk The device statements should immediately follow the USERCD label Reference Guide 119 Troubleshooting Recovering Software CAUTION To update the OmniBook BIOS OmniBook BIOS updates are available from the HP Customer Care website at http www hp com cposupport eschome html You may receive a BIOS update on a floppy disk or on a CD Because a BIOS update replaces the previous version it is very important you follow these instructions exactly Otherwise the OmniBook may be damaged The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the BIOS Setup utility except for the PC Identification and Password 1 From the Start menu shut down the OmniBook Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook Remove any PC Cards and if docked undock the OmniBook Insert the BIOS Update disk or CD in the appropriate drive oS Press the blue power button If you re using a CD ROM drive in the module bay press ESC two times when you see the HP logo Select the CD ROM drive as the boot device 6 When prompted choose the correct language 7 Follow the onscreen instructions This starts a process that takes approximately 1 minute Once it begins do not interrupt the update process To replace a damaged Recovery CD If you lo
73. he Enter New Password prompt Press ENTER at the Confirm New Password prompt Press Continue 90 reu umo rnc p Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility To install the VirusScan utility The OmniBook comes equipped with VirusScan Before you can use VirusScan you need to install it 1 From the Start menu click Programs VirusScan Setup 2 Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen Once installed you can get detailed online instructions under VirusScan Help Click Start VirusScan VirusScan Help 94 Reference Guide Windows 2000 Configuring the OmniBook Configuring Security Options To attach a security cable Your OmniBook has two built in connectors that allows you to secure the OmniBook with a cable The Kensington MicroSaver lock system works with this connector and is available at many computer stores 1 Wrap the cable around a stationary object such as a table leg 2 Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object make sure it can t slip off 3 Insert the lock into one of the OmniBook security connectors and release the key Store the key in a safe place away from the OmniBook To set PC identification You cannot set PC identification under Windows 2000 because TopTools is not available at this time You must have administrator password authority to set a PC identification number 1 If you have not already installed HP TopTools do so now se
74. he floppy disk drive to the parallel port with the optional floppy drive cable You can then use the module bay for a different plug in module e 24X CD ROM drive module Do not unplug the external module bay or remove a plug in module without first notifying Windows unless the module bay is empty If you do not take proper action you could lose data To install hot swap support For Windows 95 or Windows 98 if a plug in module icon is present in the taskbar Agat Tioman hot swap software is installed If the icon is not present you can install it using the steps below The Agat Tioman hot swap software lets you disconnect most modules in the plug in bay without shutting down the computer and rebooting This software does not support Windows NT e Click Start Programs Agat Tioman for HP Setup then follow the onscreen instructions 62 Reference Guide CAUTION Expanding the OmniBook Using the External Module Bay To remove or install the bay or module For Windows 95 or Windows 98 if Agat Tioman hot swap software is installed a plug in module icon appears at the right end of the taskbar This software lets you disconnect most plug in modules without shutting down the computer For a hard drive module you must shut down the computer Windows 2000 displays the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon at the right end of the taskbar when drive module is present If you are connecting or disconnecting a C
75. her removable device is a Enabled boot device Reference Guide 89 Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Power Menu If you re using Windows 98 in its standard power mode power options you set in Power Management Control Panel override corresponding settings in the Power menu If you re using Windows 2000 only the settings marked with are used and other settings in the Power menu are ignored Setting Description Default Power Management Disables time outs selects a combination of time outs or Max Power Mode allows customized time outs Savings Smart CPU Mode Enables automatic CPU power savings when running on On 900 B battery power Absence of keyboard mouse and hard disk Off non activity could cause slower CPU response For a model 900 B without 900 B after the serial number this should normally be Off to avoid interfering with time sensitive operations and this setting applies on both battery and ac power Standby Time out Sets the period of inactivity after which the computer goes 2 minutes from On to Standby power mode Suspend Time out Sets the period of inactivity after which the computer goes 4 minutes from Standby to Suspend power mode Skips Standby mode if that time out is disabled Hibernate Time out Sets whether the computer goes from Suspend to Hibernate 4 hours power mode after the indicated period of inactivity Skips Suspend mode if that time out is disabled Hard
76. iBook s hard drive doesn t spin e Check the power source e Remove and reinsert the hard drive See To replace the hard disk drive on page 79 102 Reference Guide Hint Troubleshooting Solving Problems If the hard disk makes buzzing or whining noise e Back up the drive immediately e Check for alternate noise sources such as the fan or a PC Card drive If files are corrupted e Runthe VirusScan program See To install the VirusScan utility on page 94 e For Windows 95 or Windows 98 you can run the Scandisk surface scan to check the platter This is not available in Windows NT 4 0 From the Start menu click Programs Accessories System Tools Scandisk e For Windows 2000 open My Computer select the disk you want to scan click File Properties and use the Tools tab e For Windows NT 4 0 right click on the drive then click Properties Tools Error Checking e If necessary you can format the hard disk and reinstall the original factory software See To recover the factory installation of Windows on page 118 Infrared Problems Windows NT 4 0 does not support infrared communication If you have problems with infrared communications e Windows NT 4 0 does not support infrared devices e Make sure the infrared light path is not blocked The infrared port is located on the left side next to the audio jacks e Line up the OmniBook s infrared port and the other infrared port in as straight a line as possib
77. iBook that you can leave in place whenever you remove the OmniBook from your desk Instead of disconnecting and reconnecting peripheral devices simply undock and dock the OmniBook For more information about using docking products see the User s Guide that shipped with your dock To install a docking tray Your dock requires a tray that accommodates your specific OmniBook model Install this tray prior to connecting the OmniBook to the dock 1 Select the tray labeled for the OmniBook 900 f you do not have a tray for the OmniBook 900 call the number listed in Support Assistance on page 122 to order one 2 Slide the rear of the tray into the dock as shown on the dock label 3 Push down firmly on both sides of the tray until it snaps into place To remove a tray from the dock pull the latch at the center front of the dock towards you until the tray pops free 76 Reference Guide Expanding the OmniBook Using Docking Products To dock the OmniBook 1 From the Start menu shut down the OmniBook If you have a plug and play operating system such as Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows 2000 you do not need to turn off the OmniBook before inserting into the dock Connect power to the dock the type of connection depends on the dock See the manual that came with the dock Place the OmniBook on the dock platform with the rear of the computer facing the dock s docking connector Make sure the OmniBook s lower PC
78. idual programs for additional copyright notices Microsoft MS MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium and the Intel Inside logo are U S registered trademarks of Intel Corporation TrackPoint is a U S registered trademark of International Business Machines Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Hewlett Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge A ve Cupertino CA 95014 2 Reference Guide HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP OmniBook PC contains factory installed software programs Please read the Software License Agreement before proceeding Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement Proceeding to operate the equipment indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions If you do not agree with the terms of the License Agreement you must now either remove the software from your hard disk drive and destroy the Recovery CD or return the complete computer and software for a full refund Proceeding with configuration signifies your acceptance of the License Terms Unless otherwise stated below this HP Software Product License Agreement shall govern the use of all software that is provided to you the customer as part of the HP computer product It shall s
79. in Start Settings Control Panel Display Effects If an external monitor doesn t work Check the connections Press 5 in case the external monitor was disabled Do this three times to return to the state you started from The external monitor may not be detected In the BIOS Setup utility try setting Video Display Device to Both in the Main menu See To run the BIOS Setup utility on page 86 If the monitor is connected to a video adapter in a docking system in BIOS Setup make sure the Primary Video Adapter is set to Auto in the Main menu If the image on an external monitor or projector is unstable Press 5 to turn off the built in display Do this three times to return to the state you started from Change the display properties of the OmniBook display to match the resolution of the monitor or projector In Control Panel open Display Settings and change the Desktop Area or Screen Area setting Reference Guide 101 Troubleshooting Solving Problems e Use a monitor or projector that matches the resolution of the OmniBook display If multiple display support doesn t work in Windows 98 In Windows 98 the computer supports multiple independent displays using the built in display and an external monitor connected to the monitor port You can also add an independent display using a video adapter in a docking system Check the monitor connections e If the monitor is connected to the OmniBook monitor por
80. ing Solving Problems e Support for the euro symbol requires software available from Microsoft This software is installed in the factory software but may not be included with retail Windows Special pointing stick features stop working after docking e For Windows 95 98 if you set PS 2 Pointing Devices to Auto in BIOS Setup and enable special features of the pointing stick such as press to select or scrolling and then dock and undock with the OmniBook powered on the special pointing stick features may stop working Note that this problem does not happen when docking and undocking in Suspend mode Try one of the following In BIOS Setup set PS 2 Pointing Devices to Both This preserves special pointing stick features after hot docking and undocking but you can t enable special features such as a scrolling button for a PS 2 mouse connected to the dock Suspend the OmniBook before undocking or suspend and resume after undocking This preserves special pointing stick features and lets you enable special features for a dock PS 2 mouse Open TrackPoint Control Panel and click on a setting it can be one already selected so that the Apply button is not grayed out Then select OK or Apply This restores special pointing stick features after hot undocking If an external keyboard and mouse connected to a dock don t work after docking e Try swapping the keyboard and mouse connections on the dock These PS 2 devices should work cor
81. intend to exit without running the advanced tests press F4 to save system and test information in the Support Ticket log file HPSUPPT TXT Then press F3 to exit 6 Optional Run the advanced tests Press F2 to open the advanced test screen Reference Guide 115 Troubleshooting Testing the Operation 7 Select and run the appropriate tests Tests are not listed if no such hardware is detected Press the following keys to run tests ENTER __Runs the highlighted test F5 or Marks or unmarks the highlighted test SPACE F6 Marks or unmarks all tests in the current menu F7 Marks or unmarks all tests in all menus F10 Runs all marked tests 8 When you are finished running tests press ESC to exit the advanced tests 9 Optional Save the Support Ticket Press F4 to save system and test information in the Support Ticket log file HPSUPPT TXT 10 Exit Press F3 to exit and reboot 11 Optional Check the log The log file contains a list of all test results and errors Run C Dmi Hpdiags Hpsuppt exe to retrieve the log file to this directory and open it in Notepad If Hpsuppt exe is not on your hard disk you can download it from the OmniBook website To create a diagnostic floppy disk If your computer doesn t support running the diagnostics by pressing F10 during reboot you can run the diagnostics by booting from a diagnostic floppy disk After inserting a formatted floppy disk in the floppy drive do on
82. isplays You can try higher settings to see whether they work for your applications In addition certain operations such as playing DVDs and running 3D graphics require extra video memory so you may have to use lower display settings See OmniBook Notes in the online OmniBook Library for any last minute information about display operation 68 Reference Guide Hint Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices To connect an external keyboard or PS 2 mouse The 6 pin PS 2 port allows you to attach an external keyboard or a PS 2 compatible mouse to the OmniBook While an external PS 2 mouse is connected the built in pointing devices are normally disabled 1 Turn off the computer by pressing the blue power button suspend or clicking Start Shut Down 2 Plug the mouse or keyboard PS 2 cable into the PS 2 port on the OmniBook To connect both a mouse and keyboard use the HP F1469A Y adapter To connect a device that has a PC type jack first connect its cable to an adapter cable with a PS 2 jack To use hot keys from an external keyboard substitute left CTRL left ALT for the OmniBook Fn key For example to access Fn F2 press left CTRL left ALT F2 If this does not work check that the setting for External Fn Key is enabled in the System Devices menu of the BIOS Setup utility See To run the BIOS Setup utility on page 86 The built in pointing device must be disabled for special mouse features to work In the
83. ive lock 96 Kensington lock 95 passwords 93 94 PC identification 95 VirusScan 94 Security menu BIOS 89 selecting items 25 serial mouse 70 serial port connecting 70 location 15 66 troubleshooting 112 uses power 57 service repair 98 Service Pack Windows NT 98 shortcut keys 32 Smart Card accessory 12 Smart CPU 58 90 software license 3 speaker location 14 speakers external 71 specifications hardware 128 System resources 131 standby and display life 29 mode 20 status lights 22 time out 58 90 starting OmniBook 20 static electricity 81 83 status lights keyboard 13 23 location 13 14 meanings 22 stopping OmniBook 20 Support Ticket 115 Support Utility disk 119 suspend and display life 29 mode 20 saves power 57 status lights 22 time out 58 90 when closing lid 30 swapping modules 63 99 144 System Devices menu BIOS 88 system memory 132 system resources BIOS settings 88 DMA channels 133 addresses 132 interrupts 131 system memory 132 system off button location 14 resetting 21 T taskbar battery 52 PC Card 74 volume 31 tattooing 95 temperature limits 130 overheating 108 testing the OmniBook 115 time outs 58 90 TopTools 92 touch pad advanced features 26 BIOS setting 88 configuring 27 disabling 28 location 13 troubleshooting 104 using 25 track point See pointing stick tray docking 76 troubleshooting audio 100 b
84. l open Power Options and on the Advanced tab select an option for closing the lid None means that the display will turn off when you close the lid By default the OmniBook display turns off when you close the display lid You can change this setting to suspend the OmniBook when you close the display lid 1 2 3 4 30 Close all applications then shut down Windows and restart the OmniBook When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility From the Power menu choose Lid Switch Mode Choose one of the following options Turn off LCD Closing the lid turns off the display default Open the lid to turn on the display again Suspend Closing the lid suspends the OmniBook Press the blue power button to resume again Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Adjusting the Audio System Adjusting the Audio System The OmniBook supports Sound Blaster Pro compatible sound and the Microsoft Windows Sound System To adjust the volume On the Keyboard e increase the volume press Fn UP ARROW e To decrease the volume press Fnh DOWN ARROW e To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting press Fn F7 Press Fn F7 again to restore the audio In Windows Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar e Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume e To temporarily silence the speaker without changing
85. ld be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down If your notebook computer does not have a built in palm rest you can use a rolled up towel e Try to type as lightly as possible The notebook keyboard requires little force to activate e Take frequent short rest breaks This is especially important in a mobile computing environment 46 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort Portable computers weigh between approximately 1 4 and 3 7 kilos 3 and 8 pounds When traveling be sure to carry your computer properly to minimize strain on your body Shift the bag containing your notebook equipment frequently between your left and right hands and shoulders Reference Guide 47 Operating the OmniBook Taking Care of Your OmniBook Taking Care of Your OmniBook Protect your OmniBook from damage Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in Hardware Specifications on page 128 Do not use the OmniBook outside in the rain or snow inclement weather Make sure there is adequate ventilation around the OmniBook Suspend or shut down the OmniBook before putting it in a carrying case or other enclosed space Do not pick up or carry the OmniBook by the display You can clean the OmniBook with a soft cloth dampened either in clean water or in water containing a mild detergent Do not use an excessively wet cloth nor allow water inside the case D
86. le The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart with no obstructions in between Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors e Disable infrared communications when you aren t using it especially before suspending or docking To do this close applications that are using infrared close folders on an infrared link then disable infrared in Infrared Monitor e Check settings in BIOS Setup utility 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility Reference Guide 103 Troubleshooting Solving Problems 3 From the System Devices menu check that Infrared Port is enabled and the desired mode is selected 4 Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility For infrared communications under Windows 95 you must install an infrared driver that matches the mode selected in BIOS Setup For details refer to the driver s Readme file located in NKOmniBook Drivers Check that only one application is using the infrared port Standard IrDA and fast IrDA are incompatible they use different drivers For fast IrDA check for DMA conflict with ECP parallel port Remove any PC Cards An infrared IRQ conflict is possible if two PC Cards are present at the same time Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to control To customize all pointing devices use the Mouse icon in Control Panel To customize the operatio
87. m the dock and check the operation then dock again If a DVD drive locks up the computer in Windows 98 If you re using Windows 98 you may not be able to use a DVD drive with the Agat Tioman hot swap software Check the HP Customer Care website http www hp com cposupport eschome html for updated hot swap software for Windows 98 Try uninstalling the Agat Tioman software You ll have to shut down the computer every time you swap modules or the module bay Reference Guide 99 Troubleshooting Solving Problems Audio Problems If sound is not audible e Double click the speaker icon on the taskbar to ensure that Mute is not checked or press Fn F7 to mute or un mute sound e Press Fn UP ARROW to increase the volume e Fora model without 900 after the serial number check settings in BIOS Setup 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 From the System Devices menu check that Audio is enabled If you hear a loud high pitched whine feedback from the speakers e Try reducing the Master volume Start Programs Accessories Multimedia or Entertainment Volume Control e Avoid using both the built in microphone and the built in speaker at the same time For example use an external microphone or external headphones If sound doesn t record e Fora model without 900 after the serial number check settings in BIOS Set
88. n of the pointing stick use the pointing stick icon available on the taskbar or in the Windows Control panel to access TrackPoint Properties This is not yet available in Windows 2000 If the touch pad or pointing stick doesn t work Do not move the pointer while the OmniBook is resuming from Suspend or rebooting If you moved the pointer try pressing a key on the keyboard You may have to suspend and resume using the power button or you may have to shut down and restart Windows Make sure the touch pad or pointing stick is enabled in the BIOS Setup utility 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility From the System Devices menu check Internal Pointing Devices Select the desired pointing device or both devices Ue ome ipn NS Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility 104 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Solving Problems e Reset the OmniBook See To reset the OmniBook on page 21 If the embedded numeric keypad doesn t work e Make sure the embedded Keypad Lock 8 is on or that you press and hold the Fn key to temporarily access the embedded keypad e To type numbers make sure Num Lock is on If an external mouse doesn t work e Suspend the computer before connecting or unplugging an external PS 2 mouse If the mouse or computer don t work properly try suspending and resuming Windows 95 98 or shutting down
89. n to turn the OmniBook back on Wait several seconds for Windows to find the new device To connect USB devices Windows NT 4 0 does not support universal serial bus USB devices Universal serial bus USB provides a bidirectional serial interface for adding peripheral devices such as game controllers serial and parallel ports and scanners on a single bus The OmniBook provides one USB port the OmniBook docking products provide two USB ports e Attach the USB cable to the USB port Windows 95 Windows 98 and Windows 2000 automatically recognize the USB device Some USB devices can be connected 70 Reference Guide Note CAUTION Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices to the OmniBook in series with other USB devices this is called a daisy chain connection If you have problems making this connection contact the vendor of the peripheral device as well as the OmniBook website for the latest versions of the USB drivers The USB technology is dynamic and continues to develop If the device is not recognized you may need to install a driver Contact your device vendor WARNING To connect audio devices There is a built in microphone located at the bottom of the OmniBook display You can use it to record voice sound and music You can also plug in a stereo input source such as a CD player an external microphone and external speakers or headphones The audio jacks are three terminal stere
90. n your hand wrist and forearm Hold the mouse gently by draping your fingers over it Keep your hand relaxed and fingers loose Do not grip the mouse tightly It takes very little pressure or force from your fingers to activate the buttons or scroll wheel on your mouse scrolling mouse trackball or other input device Using too much force can place unnecessary stress on the tendons and muscles in your hands wrists and forearms If you are using a scrolling mouse be sure to keep your fingers and hand in a relaxed neutral position when activating the scroll wheel Also this type of mouse features software that can minimize the number of mouse movements or button clicks When using a mouse trackball stylus and graphics tablet or other input device position it as close to the keyboard as possible and keep it at the same level so you do not have to stretch while using it Use a good quality mouse pad to enable the mouse to work most effectively and reduce unnecessary hand and wrist movements Be sure to keep your mouse and trackball clean Regular removal of accumulated dust and dirt helps ensure proper tracking and reduces unnecessary hand and wrist motions Reference Guide 43 Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort Headphones and Speakers Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods may permanently damage your hearing To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise always turn down the volume before connecting headphones
91. nd the external module bay 1 Power status light e Green light OmniBook is on e Amber light OmniBook is in Standby or Suspend mode e No light OmniBook is in Off or Hibernate mode e Green and amber light OmniBook failed when resuming Reset the OmniBook 2 Drive activity light e Green light OmniBook is accessing the hard disk drive or a drive in the external module bay 3 Charging status light e Green light The ac adapter is connected and battery is full or has stopped charging e Blinking green light The ac adapter is connected and battery is charging e No light The ac adapter is not connected or the battery is not installed 4 Floppy disk drive light e Green light The OmniBook is accessing the floppy disk drive 22 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook To check the keyboard status The keyboard status lights located above the keyboard indicate the states of the keyboard locks o 1 Caps Lock Caps Lock is active 2 Keypad Lock The embedded keypad is active Fn F8 Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys otherwise cursor control is active 3 Num Lock Num Lock is active The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad 4 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock is active Reference Guide 23 Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Two pointing devices pointing stick and t
92. nel override corresponding settings in BIOS Setup 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen The pointing devices are not active in the BIOS Setup utility Help information for the highlighted item appears in the right hand sidebar in the display 3 Select the Power menu 4 Select Power Management Mode Press the spacebar F5 or F6 to pick an option other than Disabled Maximum Power Savings The time out settings are defined for best power savings relatively short time outs Maximum Performance The time out settings are set for fast performance with some power conservation relatively long time outs Customized You determine each setting for Smart CPU Mode Standby Time out Suspend Time out Hibernate Time out and Hard Disk Time out For definitions of the main power modes see To start and stop the OmniBook on page 20 5 Optional Choose a setting for Time Out On AC If you want the time outs to occur even when the OmniBook is connected to ac power choose Enabled To prevent time outs while the OmniBook is plugged in choose Disabled default setting 6 Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility Windows 2000 Power Options Properties includes settings for automatic time outs at specified periods of inactivity Time outs set in BIOS setup are ignored 1
93. new password then press ENTER Password length can be no longer than 8 characters 0 9 A Z and cannot include special or accented characters Passwords are not case sensitive 6 Type the password again to confirm then press ENTER 7 Under Password Required To choose when the password will be required Boot Requires a password when booting the OmniBook This option enables the next two options Resume Requires a password when resuming from Suspend Undock Requires a password when undocking the OmniBook Windows 2000 controls resume and undock security so both the Resume and Undock options are normally ignored These options are used though whenever Windows isn t running Reference Guide 93 Note Configuring the OmniBook Configuring Security Options 8 If desired repeat this procedure for Set User Password 9 Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility If you forget a password call Customer Support at the number listed in Support Assistance on page 122 to determine the proper removal procedure To delete an OmniBook password If you delete an administrator password the OmniBook automatically deletes the user password as well 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility Select the Security menu Select Set Administrator Password then press ENTER Type the current password then press ENTER Press ENTER at t
94. nfrared LED beam Be aware that the beam is invisible light and cannot be seen e Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any type of optical device CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT LEDSCH TZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT 136 Reference Guide Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the OmniBook complies with regulations in certain regions Any modifications to the OmniBook not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard could void the authority to operate the OmniBook in these regions U S A The OmniBook generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception The OmniBook complies with the limits for a Class B computing device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules which provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation In the unlikely event that there is interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by removing the unit s batteries and ac adapter try the following e Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna e Relocating the OmniBook with respect to the receiver e Connecting the OmniBook ac adapter to another power outlet Connections to Peripheral Devices To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations use properly shielded cables with this device For more information consult your dealer an experienced radio television t
95. ng Literature suggests that you should not bend your wrists sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down Keep your wrists straight by moving your entire hand and forearm over to use the function keys or numeric keypad e You may use a palm rest to help keep your hands and wrists in a comfortable and neutral position when you are not typing Some HP keyboards come with an integrated palm rest If you use a palm rest see that it is rounded and padded and flush in height with the front edge of the keyboard Note that your palms not your wrists should rest on the palm rest If you don t have a palm rest try not to rest your wrists on a sharp edge such as a work surface edge Mice and Other Input Devices Various aspects of using mice and other input devices may increase your risk of discomfort or injury If you connect an external mouse to your OmniBook observing the following recommendations may reduce that risk 42 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort As with the keyboard try to keep your hand wrist and forearm in a neutral position while using your mouse or other input device When using a stylus or light pen with a graphics tablet don t grip the stylus tightly Keep your hand and fingers relaxed and try to maintain a neutral posture in your hand wrist and forearm If you use your thumb to rotate the ball on a trackball or spaceball keep it in a relaxed natural shape and maintain a neutral posture i
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97. o jacks They are not compatible with two terminal mono plugs Connecting a mono plug into the speaker out jack may damage the OmniBook e Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port e When you plug a device into the microphone in port the built in microphone automatically turns off e When you plug a device into the speaker out port the built in speaker automatically turns off Do not leave your headphones plugged in when rebooting the OmniBook as the PC speaker can be loud Reference Guide 71 Note Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices To make an infrared connection Windows NT 4 0 does not support infrared communication By default the infrared port is not enabled For Windows 95 Enable the infrared port in the BIOS Setup utility and then install the infrared driver When you enable the infrared port in BIOS setup disable ECP for the parallel port because they use the same resources For more information refer to the Readme file located in OmniBook Drivers Irda For Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Enable the infrared port in the BIOS Setup utility When you enable the infrared port in BIOS setup disable ECP for the parallel port because they use the same resources Reboot the OmniBook The infrared drivers install automatically on Windows 98 and 2000 during reboot For more information refer to the Readme file located in OmniBook Drivers The OmniBook has an infrared port located on
98. o not use any abrasive cleaners especially on the display Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display Instead apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display You can clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust Protect your hard disk drive from damage Avoid bumps or jolts Suspend or shut down the OmniBook before transporting it This turns off the hard drive A drop of a few inches onto a rigid surface while the hard drive is operating could cause loss of data or damage to the drive Carry the OmniBook in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts Set down the OmniBook gently Take precautions against accidental bumps Do not operate the OmniBook while traveling over bumpy terrain Protect your work 48 Back up your work regularly Copy files to floppy tape or network drives Use a virus scanning program preferably one that will run automatically to check the integrity of your files and operating system on a periodic basis See To install the VirusScan utility on page 94 Periodically check your hard disk using standard Windows disk maintenance utilities Reference Guide Managing Battery Power Reference Guide 49 Managing Battery Power How Power is Managed How Power is Managed The OmniBook conserves power by using software that controls battery charging and power drain If you re using Windows 95 or Windows 98 Advanced Power Management APM is
99. ocks UMBs PC card memory windows Unmarked models have no 900 after the serial number 900 B models have 900 B after the serial number System Input Output Addresses 100 3FF 120 127 Audio only models without 900 after serial number 170 177 Internal CD ROM drive secondary IDE controller 1F0 1F7 Internal hard disk primary IDE controller 220 22F Audio Internal CD ROM drive secondary IDE controller 378 37F LPT1 printer port 388 38B Audio 3C0 3DF Video adapter 3E0 3E1 PCMCIA controller 3F6 Internal hard disk primary IDE controller 3F7 Floppy controller 3F8 3FF COMI serial port 132 Reference Guide Specifications and Regulatory Information Software System Resources DMA Channels Sound Record unmarked models Free 900 B models Sound playback Floppy drive LPT1 ECP parallel port Cascade Free Free Free Unmarked models have no 900 after the serial number 900 B models have 900 B after the serial number Reference Guide 133 Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Safety Information 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 differ
100. oduct development custom installations Consulting Reference Guide 123 Support and Service Getting HP OmniBook Assistance To contact the Customer Support Center by email visit the HP Customer Care website at http www hp com cposupport eschome html For the latest list of phone numbers see the OmniBook website under Support http www hp com omnibook North America United States 970 635 1000 Canada English 970 635 1000 Canada French 800 387 3867 Mexico 326 4600 Guadalejara 669 9500 Monterrey 378 4240 Central South America Argentina 541781 4061 69 Brazil 5511 709 1444 Venezuela 58 2 239 5664 Europe Austria German 0660 6386 Belgium Dutch 02 626 8806 Belgium French 02 626 8807 Czech Republic 42 2 471 7321 Denmark Danish Swedish 3929 4099 Finland Swedish English 0203 47 288 France French 01 43 62 34 34 Germany German 0180 52 58 143 Greece 301 689 6411 Hungary 36 1 252 4505 Netherlands Dutch 020 606 8751 Ireland English 01 662 5525 Italy Italian 02 264 10350 Norway Norwegian Swedish 22 11 6299 Poland 4822 37 50 65 Portugal 01 441 7199 Russia 7095 797 3500 Spain Spanish 902 321 123 Sweden Swedish 08 619 2170 Switzerland German French 0848 80 11 11 Turkey 90 212 224 59 25 UK English 0171 512 52 02 English non UK 44 171 512 52 02 Asia and Australia Australia 03 9272 8000 China 010 6505 3888 Hong Kong 800 967 729
101. online help for instructions about how to use Direct Cable Connection Windows 95 or 98 or Wireless Link Windows 2000 Reference Guide 73 Using PC Cards Expanding the OmniBook Using PC Cards Note To insert and remove a PC Card If you are using Windows NT 4 0 make sure Card Executive is installed see install Card Executive for Windows NT on page 75 Windows NT 4 0 does not support zoomed video The OmniBook PC Card slots are available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities of the OmniBook The OmniBook supports standard Type I IL and III PC Cards PCMCIA and CardBus You can use two Type I or II cards or one Type III card The lower slot supports Zoomed Video which allows high quality multimedia presentations 1 2 3 74 Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot Slide the PC Card into the slot until it is flush with the OmniBook Before removing the card click the PC Card or Eject Hardware icon in the taskbar then click Stop for Windows 95 Windows 98 and 2000 only This protects your data and avoids unexpected problems You can restart the card by removing it then reinserting Press the eject button once to pop out the button then again to pop the card out Reference Guide Expanding the OmniBook Using PC Cards To find tested PC Cards For the latest information about compatible cards visit our website at http www h
102. ook turns off immediately after it turns on e Battery power is probably extremely low Plug in the ac adapter or insert a charged battery If the OmniBook keeps beeping e The OmniBook beeps for 15 seconds when the battery is low Save your work quit immediately and insert a charged battery or plug in the ac adapter If the OmniBook has a short operating time e Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed under To save battery power on page 57 e If you are running any applications with an automatic save feature such as MS Word for Windows disable this feature e Ifthe operating time has gotten shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old you may need to replace the battery e Turn down the display brightness Fn F1 e Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time e For Windows 95 98 or NT check the Power Management settings in BIOS Setup 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 From the Power menu make sure the Power Management Mode is set to Maximum Power Savings Reference Guide 109 Troubleshooting Solving Problems 4 Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility For Windows 2000 check the settings in Control Panel Power Options on the Power Schemes tab If the battery doesn t charge Make sure the ac adapter is plugged into the power source If you re using a power strip
103. ooting 104 Windows keys 33 keypad embedded 33 Keypad Lock 13 23 L laser printer 69 Library OmniBook 10 license agreement 3 lid switch 30 lights status 13 22 23 locking cable 95 low battery charging 53 warning 53 port 15 66 M Main menu BIOS 87 memory adding 81 extended 87 PC 100 81 107 removing 83 system 132 troubleshooting 106 microphone external 71 location 13 mini dock 76 98 modes power 20 Smart CPU 58 90 module bay 18 63 modules plug in 63 monitor BIOS settings 67 87 connecting 67 multiple Windows 98 68 102 port 15 66 switching to 32 33 67 troubleshooting 101 using external 68 mono plugs 71 mouse connecting 69 PS 2 port 14 serial 70 multiple displays Windows 98 68 102 mute 31 N Num Lock 13 23 33 off button location 13 status lights 22 turning off 20 OmniBook caring for 48 changing BIOS settings 86 cleaning 48 locking 95 reinstalling Windows 118 resetting 21 starting and stopping 20 tes ng 115 websites 10 OmniBook Library 10 OmniBook Notes 10 on button location 13 status lights 22 turning on 20 overheating 108 P parallel port CD ROM drive 119 connecting 69 floppy connection 65 location 15 66 troubleshooting 112 passwords deleting 94 forgotten 94 NT administrator 17 setting 93 PC Cards CD ROM drive 119 installing 74 plug and play 75 saving pow
104. opTools for Notebooks Setup To run TopTools TopTools may be run locally on a PC or remotely by a network administrator TopTools 1s not available at this time for Windows 2000 e run TopTools locally click Start Programs HP TopTools for Notebooks HP TopTools To get more information about TopTools For information on HP TopTools compatible HP computers and how they lower PC operating costs see the HP website at http www hp com toptools 92 Reference Guide Configuring the OmniBook Configuring Security Options Configuring Security Options Windows 2000 To set or change an OmniBook password The OmniBook provides two levels of password protection user password protection and administrator password protection You cannot set the user password until you set an administrator password If password protection is set then you will be prompted to enter a password whenever you reset or turn on the computer depending on your setting You cannot use the computer until you enter the correct password To set change or delete password protection for this OmniBook use the BIOS Setup utility You can also use HP TopTools to set the password see below for password restrictions 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility Select the Security menu Select Set Administrator Password then press ENTER D opes or VIS Type the
105. ottom of the computer 7 If you are prompted to set up a user account and password you can either set up the account or press ESC to skip this step Windows NT 4 0 For Windows NT Card Executive provides support for PC Cards and Advanced Power Management provides power management If a PC Card icon and a Power icon are displayed in the taskbar these utilities are already installed If these icons are not present see To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4 0 on page 75 and To install APM for Windows NT 4 0 on page 51 You should install Card Executive before you install networking support For Windows NT the NT administrator password is initially blank For system security you should change the NT administrator password in the Windows NT User Manager For Windows NT the keyboard locale is initially set to match the Windows NT language For example French Windows NT uses a French keyboard If your OmniBook has a different keyboard such as French Canadian you should use Keyboard Control Panel to change the locale and layout under Input Locales Year 2000 Hewlett Packard makes no representation or warranty about the Year 2000 readiness of non HP products including pre installed operating systems or application software Customer should contact the software manufacturer directly to determine if any additional actions by Customer are necessary to ensure compliance ATTENTION MICROSOFT HAS INDICATED MANY OF ITS OPERAT
106. ouch pad are built into your OmniBook 1 Pointing stick pressure sensitive pointing device 2 Touch pad touch sensitive pointing device 3 Click buttons two above and two below the touch pad Both pointing devices use these click buttons which work like the right and left buttons on a standard mouse What the buttons do depends on the software being used 24 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Windows 2000 To use the built in pointing devices Place your hands in the typing position 2 Pointing stick With your index finger press the pointing stick in the direction you want the pointer to move Pressing away from you moves the pointer up the screen pressing toward you moves the pointer down the screen Touch pad Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want the pointer to move 3 Use the left and right click buttons which function like the left and right buttons on a mouse to make your selection e To open an application move the pointer over the icon then press the left button twice rapidly e To make menu selections move the pointer to the item and press the left button once e To open the shortcut menu for an item move the pointer over the item and click the right button drag an item move the pointer over the item Press and hold the left button while you move the pointer to the new location Release the button
107. ources of supplementary information about OmniBook products Description and Location User s Handbook This printed manual introduces the OmniBook and shows you the OmniBook basics It also contains setup instructions basic operation troubleshooting and warranty information Online Reference The full Reference Guide is shipped on the OmniBook hard drive This manual Guide provides a complete source for operating and maintaining the OmniBook Look in the OmniBook Library group Online OmniBook For late breaking information available after the manuals were completed see Notes OmniBook Notes in the online OmniBook Library Microsoft Windows This is shipped with your OmniBook and contains information about using the manual standard features of the version of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer OmniBook website http www hp com omnibook http www europe hp com omnibook European mirror HP Customer Care http Awww hp com cposupport eschome html website Corporate This provides information about installing alternate operating systems as well as Evaluator s Guide how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate networked environment Located at the OmniBook website 10 Reference Guide Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory The HP OmniBook 900 represents a category of HP notebook computers for highly mobile professionals who want a notebook PC with the performance and expansion
108. ower cord to the ac adapter then plug the cord into an ac outlet The indicator light on the ac adapter shines when the adapter is on If the ac adapter does not light make sure that cord is not damaged 2 Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook s right side as shown Reference Guide 53 Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power Charging time Charging the battery takes about 1 5 2 hours to fully charge Battery life When the computer is in use typical battery life can last up to 3 4 hours or more depending on your level of use your power management settings and your computer model Optimum Charging To get the longest battery operating time wait to recharge until the battery is below 5096 charged then continue charging until the battery is fully charged The battery charging light stops blinking only when the battery is actually full You can continue working while the battery is charging 54 Reference Guide CAUTION Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power To replace the battery If you have any unsaved data it and your current work session will be lost when you remove the battery unless the computer is connected to ac power Also you should wait at least 3 seconds after inserting the battery before you unplug the ac adapter 1 2 Important Save your work Plug in the ac adapter From the Start menu shut down the OmniBook Slide the battery s front panel to the right as
109. p com omnibook and check the Accessories section Or contact Hewlett Packard as described in Support Assistance on page 122 To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4 0 If a PC Card icon is present in the taskbar Card Executive is installed If the icon is not present you can install Card Executive using the steps below To take advantage of Card Executive s plug and play for PC network cards you must install Card Executive before installing Windows NT networking Card Executive is located on the OmniBook s hard disk drive You set up Card Executive from the Windows Start menu The driver is also located on the Recovery CD in OmniBook Drivers NT4 or Pccard Card Executive adds the following capabilities to your OmniBook Plug and Play for PC Cards using standard Windows NT drivers e Plug and Play for supported network PC Cards e Automatic configuration of PC Cards using advanced Wizard technology to allocate system resources e Suspend Resume functions and simplified administration of PC Cards when integrated with Phoenix Card Executive Click Start Programs OmniBook Phoenix Card Executive Setup 2 Follow the setup instructions on the screen You can download the Phoenix Card Executive documentation from the following website http www phoenix com Reference Guide 75 Expanding the OmniBook Using Docking Products Using Docking Products A docking product provides external connections for the Omn
110. preinstalled on the OmniBook If you re using Windows NT 4 0 look for a Power icon in the taskbar If the icon is present APM is installed If not see To install APM for Windows NT 4 0 on page 51 If you re using Windows 2000 power management is built into Windows The OmniBook provides several safeguards so you won t be surprised by a dead battery condition including the following e The status lights on the battery show the remaining battery charge e Built in warnings are displayed for low battery conditions e The OmniBook automatically turns off when the battery charge gets too low your session continues when you start recharging the battery or insert a fresh battery Data on any of the drives is not affected by a low battery unless the battery runs down completely while writing data to the drive or if the battery in a PC RAM card is also low 50 Reference Guide Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power Important The primary 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 Running external connections is a power intensive operation that significantly shortens the length of a battery session Whenever possible connect the ac adapter when using external connections In addition to the replaceable battery there is a permanent internal backup battery which re
111. r parallel device or to connect the floppy disk drive externally External monitor port Universal Serial Bus USB port Docking port for the port replicator or docking system PS 2 port Use this to connect a keyboard or an external PS 2 mouse Infrared port Use this port for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook and another computer or a printer with an infrared port In Windows 95 you must install infrared drivers Reference Guide Hint Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices To connect an external monitor You can connect a VGA SVGA XGA or SXGA monitor to your OmniBook or UXGA for a computer with 900 B after the serial number A 12 inch internal display supports standard SVGA mode 800 by 600 pixels and a 13 inch display supports XGA mode 1024 by 768 pixels 1 2 Press the blue power button for one second to suspend the OmniBook Connect the monitor cable to the monitor then to the monitor port on the back of the OmniBook Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook If the external monitor has a different resolution from the internal display adjust the display properties My Computer Control Panel Display Settings Turn on the monitor before turning on the computer This makes plug and play features on the monitor available to the computer To enable the built in and external displays For a tempora
112. rdance with established ergonomic principles and recommendations Scientific literature suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft tissues especially in the hands and arms and prolonged improper use of keyboards or other equipment requiring repeated motions of the hands and forearms This literature also suggests that there are many other risk factors that may increase the chance of such injury commonly called Repetitive Strain Injury What is RSI Repetitive Strain Injury RSI also known as cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive motion injury is a type of injury where soft tissues in the body such as muscles nerves or tendons become irritated or inflamed Reference Guide 35 Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort RSI has been a reported problem for those who perform repetitive tasks such as assembly line work meatpacking sewing playing musical instruments and computer work RSI also has been observed in those who frequently engage in activities such as carpentry knitting housework gardening tennis windsurfing and lifting children What causes RSI The specific causes of RSI have not been established Nevertheless the incidence of RSI has been associated with a variety of risk factors including e Too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion e Performing an activity in an awkward or unnatural posture e Maintaining static posture for prolonged periods e Failing to
113. rectly even if their connections are swapped Memory Problems If a message says you are out of memory e If you re using Windows 95 Windows 98 or Windows NT click Start Help and use the Memory Troubleshooter e If you are having memory problems running MS DOS programs in Windows click Start Help and use the MS DOS Troubleshooter e Not all 3rd party memory cards have been tested with the OmniBook Please check the OmniBook website http www hp com omnibook for a list of approved and tested memory cards 106 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Solving Problems If memory doesn t increase after adding RAM Use the correct type of memory RAM modules for your computer For a model with 900 after the serial number use only PC 100 modules PC Card PCMCIA Problems If the OmniBook doesn t recognize a PC Card For Windows NT make sure Card Executive is installed See To install Card Executive for Windows NT on page 75 Remove and reinsert the PC Card Insert the PC Card in a different slot Press the blue power button to suspend the OmniBook then press it again to resume If the card requires an IRQ check that there is one available If necessary set the IRQ to an unused value manually If you re using Windows 95 or Windows 98 look in Device Manager under Properties Interrupt Request IRQ If you re using Windows NT click Start Programs Administrative Tools Windows NT Diagnostics Check the
114. ription Default Save Changes and Exit Saves Setup changes exits and reboots Discard Changes and Exit Discards Setup changes since last save exits and reboots Does not affect Security date or time changes Get Default Values Restores default settings stays in Setup Does not affect Security date or time changes Load Previous Values Discards Setup changes since last save stays in Setup Does not affect Security date or time changes Save Changes Saves Setup changes and stays in Setup Security settings are saved when changed Reference Guide 91 Configuring the OmniBook Using TopTools Using TopTools Windows 2000 HP TopTools is for network managers and administrators with responsibilities for computer system management It offers configuration and security options that allow you to check what hardware and software components are installed on your computer and how well they are working TopTools is not available at this time under Windows 2000 Check the Customer Care website http www hp com cposupport eschome html for HP TopTools for Windows 2000 To install TopTools The TopTools package is included with the OmniBook but you must install it before you can use it On Windows NT systems you will need administrator privileges to install TopTools software TopTools is not available at this time for Windows 2000 1 Start Windows if it is not already running 2 Click Start Programs HP T
115. rt agreement Export Clause Customer agrees not to export or re export the software or any copy or adaptation in violation of the U S Export Administration regulations or other applicable regulation U S Government Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure by the U S Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph 1 11 of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause in DFARS 252 227 7013 Hewlett Packard Company 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto CA 94304 U S A Rights for non DOD U S Government Departments and Agencies are as set forth in FAR 52 227 19 c 1 2 Edition History VERSOS UV ELO Bis September 1999 Edition 2 6 sert Ree Sce ete ave LE dete en December 1999 amp This manual is printed on recycled paper 4 Reference Guide Contents Introducing the OmniBook cere eee eee eerte eene eene sense tns ta sees ta sense tasto sense 9 Getting More Information 5 o ete 10 DT aking Inventory 11 Included in the OmniBook 11 To buy OmniBook nennen 12 OmniBook Feat res 2 d pite ett tree ERE ERR rre trei RUE 13 OmniBook Front VIEW 13 OmniBook Side 1
116. ry change press 5 to cycle through the display options Internal External Both For a permanent change in which display is active change the Video Display Device setting in the BIOS Setup utility see below For a display connected to a video adapter in a docking system the docking display is automatically selected when it is detected To change this behavior change the Primary Video Adapter setting in the BIOS Setup utility see below To change BIOS display settings see the next topic To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility 1 2 3 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility From the Main menu use the down arrow to highlight Video Display Device Reference Guide 67 Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices Press ENTER to view choices Select Auto to automatically detect and select the external display or Both to select both displays Similarly highlight Primary Video Adapter Select Auto to automatically switch to an external video adapter in a docking system or Internal to reserve the external display for special use such as multiple displays in Windows 98 Press F10 to save settings and exit Setup To use an external monitor If you attach an external monitor to the OmniBook you can press Fn F5 to switch between the internal OmniBook display and the external monitor An internal 1
117. s set Clear Description Default Administrator Password Is Set User Password Set Administrator Password Smart Card Security Boot Shows if an administrator password is set Clear Press ENTER to set change or clear user password Password length can be no longer than 8 characters 0 9 A Z and cannot include special or accented characters Press ENTER to set change or clear administrator password This password protects BIOS Setup settings Password length can be no longer than 8 characters 0 9 A Z and cannot include special or accented characters Available only if a smart card accessory is installed Sets whether the password is read from a smart card instead of entered from the keyboard Sets whether a user password is required when the Enabled computer boots Disabled Resume Undock Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock Removable Device Boot Resume Undock and Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock options are available only if Boot option is enabled Sets whether a user password is required when resuming Enabled from a suspended state This setting is ignored when Windows 2000 is running Sets whether a user password is required when undocking Disabled the OmniBook This setting is ignored when Windows 2000 is running Encodes the current user password or administrator Disabled password if that is the only password set on the hard disk drive Sets whether the floppy drive or ot
118. se or damage the Recovery CD take your OmniBook and Certificate of Authenticity to an HP Service Center to be replaced If you mail your OmniBook for this service you must provide a photocopy of the Certificate of Authenticity along with payment 120 Reference Guide Support and Service Reference Guide 121 Support and Service Getting HP OmniBook Assistance Getting HP OmniBook Assistance Support Assistance If you need assistance with your HP OmniBook or accessory use any of the following support services Provider Type Type of Assistance 1 Electronic Support Services HP self help tools information and software see below Approved and Tested Solutions 2 Customer Support Centers Email and telephone support assistance see below In and out of warranty repair processes 3 HP authorized resellers Local support assistance Referral to Customer Support Center or HP approved support provider Electronic Support Services HP OmniBook World Wide Web Download technical information drivers and software from the web at http www hp com omnibook e HP PC amp Peripheral Self Help and Direct Help Tools Visit the web at http www hp com cpso support guide home html Choose Self Help Tools to use a number of services that offer information and software that will help you make the most of your HP products Bulletin Boards Commercial Online Services CD ROM Subscriptions Servic
119. shown Pull the battery out of the bay 5 With the front panel in the open position slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it is flush with the unit Reference Guide 55 Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power 6 Slide the battery s front panel to the left WARNING Do not mutilate puncture or dispose of batteries in fire A battery can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of properly For more information about battery safety see Battery Safety on page 135 56 Reference Guide Managing Battery Power Conserving Battery Power Conserving Battery Power The OmniBook uses software to conserve battery power You can manage this software to optimize your battery operating time If you re using Windows 95 or Windows 98 Advanced Power Management APM is preinstalled on the OmniBook If you re using Windows NT 4 0 make sure is installed see To install APM for Windows NT 4 0 on page 51 If you re using Windows 2000 power management is built into Windows To save battery power Follow these suggestions to conserve battery power Plug in the ac adapter especially while using the floppy disk drive the CD ROM drive or any external connections Put the OmniBook in Suspend mode whenever you are not using it for a short while press the blue power button for approximately 1 second or click Start Suspend Windows 95
120. st versions of the USB drivers Startup Problems If the OmniBook doesn t respond at turn on Connect the ac adapter Press blue power button to try turning on the unit Reset the OmniBook See reset the OmniBook on page 21 If you get no response remove the battery and ac adapter then plug in the ac adapter and try resetting If you still get no response the unit requires service If the OmniBook doesn t boot from battery power Make sure the battery is properly inserted Remove the battery and check its charge level by pressing the pad on the back of the battery The lights show the charge level Reference Guide 113 Troubleshooting Solving Problems e Check battery contacts If available try another battery If the OmniBook doesn t boot from the floppy disk drive After checking all connections check the boot order and setup in BIOS Setup utility 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 Open the Boot menu The default boot order is Removable Device Hard Disk CD ROM DVD Drive 4 If Removable Device is not option 1 use the arrow keys to select Removable Device 5 Press F6 to move up or F5 to move down in the list 6 If an LS 120 drive is also installed expand the Removable Device category and move the floppy drive to the first position 7 In the Security menu make sure the Floppy Boot setting is Enabled 8
121. t you might have to reduce the resolution and number of colors for the built in display to make more memory available for the external monitor See use an external monitor on page 68 e Ifthe monitor is connected to a video adapter in a docking system in BIOS Setup make sure the Primary Video Adapter is set to Internal in the Main menu See run the BIOS Setup utility on page 86 e See Windows 98 Help for information about setting up and using multiple displays If a DVD image doesn t appear on an external monitor e If you re using both the internal screen and an external monitor while playing a DVD the DVD image will not appear on a secondary display If you re using Windows 98 Extended Desktop dual displays it won t be shown on display 2 For any operating system if you re not using Extended Desktop and both displays are active the DVD image won t be shown on a display if it s set up as secondary you press 5 to switch to one display You can change display settings in Control Panel Display on the Display tab in Windows 98 you have to click Advanced on the Settings tab first If DVD images don t play smoothly e Try connecting the ac adapter If this fixes the problem Smart CPU mode may be affecting performance on battery power You can turn off Smart CPU mode using BIOS Setup press F2 during boot but this will decrease battery operating time somewhat Hard Disk Drive Problems If the Omn
122. t resource usage as set up by the OmniBook BIOS Plug and play operating systems drivers and BIOS Setup settings may change some of the entries To see other non default possibilities refer to the BIOS Setup utility which lists port and audio device configurations in the Input Output menu System Interrupts 0 Syem m 1 Keyboard 2 Cascade IRQ 9 3 Free or COM infrared port if enabled 4 COM serial port 5 Audio 0 0 O 5 Audio 6 Floppy drive LPT1 ECP parallel port Real time clock Video Controller unmarked models Free 900 B models 10 USB and CardBus assigned by Windows driver Video Controller 900 B models 11 Free 12 Pointing device 13 Numeric data processor 14 Internal hard disk primary IDE controller 15 Internal CD ROM drive secondary IDE controller Unmarked models have no 900 after the serial number 900 B models have 900 B after the serial number 8 9 Reference Guide 131 Specifications and Regulatory Information Software System Resources System Memory 00000 9FFFF System memory A0000 BFFFF Video C0000 CBFFF Video BIOS unmarked models C0000 CFFFF Video BIOS 900 B models CCO000 DBFFF Free unmarked models D0000 DBFFF Free 900 B models DC000 FFFFF System BIOS Approximate boundary Valid uses for memory addresses CC000 DBFFF or D0000 DBFFF Upper memory bl
123. the factory software the recovery process can take up to 10 minutes If you want to create the Hibernate diagnostics partition without installing the factory software click Advanced and select the option to not install the operating system If you intend to install Windows NT you should choose the option or the Hibernate only option If instead you see an MS DOS menu of options select Recover to create the Hibernate partition and install the factory software which can take up to 60 minutes Or select Create Hibernate Partition to not install the software Accept the recommended partition size 6 When prompted to reboot the computer press CTRL ALT DEL and follow any displayed instructions 118 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Recovering Software To create a Support Utility Disk If you want to use the Recovery CD in a PC Card CD ROM drive or parallel port CD ROM drive you ll need a Support Utility disk for certain operations 1 Insert a formatted floppy disk in the floppy drive 2 Run makesupp bat from the Omnibook Drivers Hputils directory on the OmniBook Recovery CD 3 Copy the device drivers from the installation software provided with the CD ROM drive to the Support Utility disk into the A Tools directory 4 In the CONFIG SYS file on the Support Utility disk enable or disable the appropriate drivers for your CD ROM drive For a PC card drive REM the OmniBook driver OAKCDROM and insert t
124. the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free If HP is unable within a reasonable time to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product 4 HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to incidental use 5 Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from a improper or inadequate maintenance or calibration b software interfacing parts or supplies not supplied by HP c unauthorized modification or misuse d operation outside of the published environmental specifications for the product or e improper site preparation or maintenance 6 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE ABOVE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND HP SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some countries states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country state to state or province to province 7 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RE
125. tion to display a list of drivers Select Show to see a complete list of devices 4 5 6 7 Under Manufacturers click Standard Mouse Types Under Models change the mouse type to Standard PS 2 Port Mouse then continue Click Yes to any questions Disable the pointing stick p Qo i From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility Select the System Devices menu Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select Touch Pad Press F10 to save and exit Install touch pad support 26 Run CAOmnibook Drivers TouchpadNSetup exe Reference Guide Windows 2000 Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices To activate full pointing stick capabilities Under Windows 2000 full pointing stick capabilities are not available at this time If you have activated full touch pad capabilities you can use this procedure to switch back to full pointing stick capabilities Enable the pointing stick 1 2 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 4 Select the System Devices menu Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select Pointing Stick Choose Both if you want basic touch pad features available Press F10 to save and exit Install pointing stick support From Control Panel open Mouse General and click C
126. ts The chair arms should not interfere with adjusting the chair or moving it close to your work surface Your Work Surface Ideally you should be able to adjust the height of your work surface A simple way to ensure your work surface is at the correct height is to first adjust the height of the seat pan of your chair With your chair properly adjusted and your feet firmly on the floor adjust the work surface height until your forearms are parallel to the floor when you have your fingers on the keyboard or other input device Your Work Posture Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable To minimize the potential for physical discomfort or injury it s important that you maintain proper posture e Back While sitting at your work surface make sure your back is supported by the chair s backrest in an erect position or angled slightly backwards e Arms Your arms should be relaxed and loose elbows close to your sides with forearms and hands approximately parallel to the floor 38 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort e Wrists Your wrists should be as straight as possible while using the keyboard mouse or trackball They should not be bent sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down e Legs Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs Your feet should rest flat on the floor If necessary use a footrest but do
127. uble check that you have your seat height adjusted correctly before getting a footrest e Head Your head should be upright or tilted slightly forward Avoid working with your head or trunk twisted e Overall Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment Make sure that all the elements of your HP computer system monitor document holder keyboard mice and other input devices and headphones and speakers are optimally arranged and adjusted to meet your personal requirements The recommendations that follow will help you achieve this Your HP Monitor It is important that your monitor screen be clean and positioned correctly to improve readability and help you work comfortably Glare high contrast reflections dirt and dust will interfere with what you see on the screen The recommendations that follow can help you achieve a comfortable arrangement Reference Guide 39 Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort e The top of your monitor screen should be at or slightly below eye level Most HP monitors come with a tilt and swivel feature that makes it easy to adjust the screen position e To avoid obscuring your view the screen should be positioned perpendicular to your line of sight that is straight on e To avoid glare or reflection try to position the monitor so the screen is at a right angle to your window rather than in front of it If reflection or
128. ules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The ac adapter shipped with this product is designed to operate on all power systems other than IT power systems 1 The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett Packard personal computer peripherals Hewlett Packard Company Mobile Computing Division Reference Guide 139 Index A ac time out 58 90 ac adapter charging battery 53 connecting 16 53 jack 13 part number 16 accessories docking products 76 plug in modules 63 troubleshooting 98 adding RAM 81 addresses I O 132 adjusting brightness 29 volume 31 administrator password 93 Advanced Power Management APM preinstalled for Windows 95 98 50 Windows NT 4 51 Agat Tioman hot swap installing 62 troubleshooting 99 using 63 airline adapter 12 Alt Gr key 34 antistatic precautions 81 83 audio adjusting volume 31 100 connecting devices 71 muting 31 troubleshooting 100 audio jacks connecting 71 location 14 auto airline adapter 12 B battery charging 53 checking level 52 for clock 51 installing 55 location 14 low power warnings 50 53 operating time 57 109 prolonging life 59 removing 55 safety 56 135 saving power 57 storing 59 troubleshooting 109 bay module
129. up 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 From the System Devices menu check that Audio is enabled e Check software controls for recording sound Start Programs Accessories Multimedia or Entertainment Sound Recorder If sound doesn t play from a CD ROM drive in a docking system e Enable the Aux B channel in Volume Control To do this double click the speaker icon in the taskbar then click Options Properties Display the controls for Aux B then clear the Mute setting 100 Reference Guide Troubleshooting Solving Problems Display Problems If the OmniBook is on but the screen is blank Press the space bar or move the pointer to see if the computer is in Standby mode Press 1 or Fn F2 to adjust the display brightness If you are using an external keyboard Fn left CTRL left ALT Press 5 in case the internal display was disabled Do this three times to return to the state you started from If the OmniBook is cold allow it to warm up If the screen is difficult to read Check whether the display resolution is set to its default setting such as 800 x 600 SVGA for a 12 inch display Check this in Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Check brightness press Fn F2 to increase brightness For Windows 98 or 2000 if the text looks blurred check whether font smoothing is active Check this
130. upersede any non HP software license terms that may be found online or in any documentation or other materials contained in the computer product packaging Note Operating System Software by Microsoft is licensed to you under the Microsoft End User License Agreement EULA The following License Terms govern the use of the software Use Customer may use the software on any one computer Customer may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one computer Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law Copies and Adaptations Customer may make copies or adaptations of the software a for archival purposes or b when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the use of the software with a computer so long as the copies and adaptations are used in no other manner Ownership Customer agrees that he she does not have any title or ownership of the software other than ownership of the physical media Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software may have been developed by a third party software supplier named in the copyright notices included with the software who shall be authorized to hold the Customer responsible for any copyright infringement or violation of this Agreement Product Recovery CD ROM If your computer was shipped with a product Recovery CD ROM i The product
131. wer icon on the taskbar to open the Battery Meter window From Windows Control Panel e Click My Computer Control Panel Power This provides access to all options associated with reporting of power information by Windows On the Battery 1 Plug in the ac adapter or shut down the OmniBook 2 Press the pad on the back of the battery The number of lights that turn on indicates the charge each light represents 20 of a full charge gc 52 Reference Guide CAUTION Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power To respond to a low battery warning When battery power is critically low you are alerted by one or more of the following e The computer emits a warning beep This reminds you to save your work e If the OmniBook has been off you will not be able to turn it on As an emergency measure the OmniBook automatically hibernates to preserve your current session However unsaved data could be affected if the battery runs down completely while writing data to the drive You won t be able to restart until you restore power by one of the following actions e Plug in the ac adapter Replace the main battery with one that is charged To recharge a battery 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 confined space as this may cause the battery to overheat 1 Connect the p
132. y symbol hold ALT GR and press the marked key or you can turn on Num Lock and the embedded keypad then hold ALT and type 0128 on the embedded keypad 34 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort Working in Comfort WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury For more information about reducing your risk visit our ergonomics website at www hp com ergo Thank you for selecting HP computing equipment To optimize your comfort and productivity it is important that you set up your work area correctly and use your HP equipment properly With that in mind we have developed some set up and use recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic principles Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices are among those tasks that have been associated with repetitive strain injury RSI to soft tissues in the hands and arms If you experience discomfort or pain while using any computing equipment discontinue use immediately and consult your physician as soon as possible In addition to the information on RSI given in this chapter you may also consult the online version of Working in Comfort preloaded on the hard disk of the your HP OmniBook or visit HP s Working in Comfort website About Repetitive Strain Injury Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern we strongly recommend that you use HP computing equipment in acco
133. ystem configuration and tailor the operation of your OmniBook to your individual work needs The settings made in the BIOS Setup utility generally control the hardware and consequently have a fundamental effect on how the OmniBook operates This section describes the BIOS Setup utility menus and options in detail To run the BIOS Setup utility 1 Close all applications then shut down Windows and restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 The pointing devices are not active in the BIOS Setup utility Press the RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to move among menus Press the DOWN and UP arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu Press F5 or F6 to move through values for the current parameter or press ENTER to change a setting See the tables below for more information 4 After you select the options you want press F10 or use the Exit menu to exit the BIOS Setup utility 5 Ifthe settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot the system prompts you to run BIOS Setup and the conflicting settings are marked The following tables describe BIOS settings for BIOS version 3 05 If your BIOS is a different version some settings may differ from those shown 86 Reference Guide Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Main Menu Setting Description Default Language Sets the language for this utility and for BIOS messages English BIOS Revision Shows the current BIOS version

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