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HP DESKJET 900 User Manual

HP OmniBook 900
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Notice
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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
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Product Recovery CD-ROM. If your computer was shipped with a product Recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product 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
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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 support agreement.
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Edition History
Edition 1 ..........................................September 1999
Edition 2 .......................................... December 1999
This manual is printed on recycled paper.
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Contents
Introducing the OmniBook ...............................................................................................9
Getting More Information............................................................................................10
Taking Inventory..........................................................................................................11
Included in the OmniBook box ..............................................................................11
To buy OmniBook accessories...............................................................................12
OmniBook Features......................................................................................................13
OmniBook—Front View........................................................................................13
OmniBook—Side View..........................................................................................14
OmniBook—Back View.........................................................................................15
OmniBook—External Module Bay........................................................................15
Setting Up for the First Time .......................................................................................16
To set up the OmniBook and Windows .................................................................16
To connect the floppy disk drive............................................................................18
Operating the OmniBook................................................................................................19
Starting and Stopping the OmniBook..........................................................................20
To start and stop the OmniBook.............................................................................20
To reset the OmniBook...........................................................................................21
Checking the Status of the OmniBook.........................................................................22
To check power status and drive activity...............................................................22
To check the keyboard status .................................................................................23
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices.......................................................................24
To use the built-in pointing devices.......................................................................25
To activate full touch pad capabilities....................................................................26
To activate full pointing stick capabilities ............................................................. 27
To configure pointing devices................................................................................27
To disable the touch pad or pointing stick ............................................................. 28
Using the OmniBook Display......................................................................................29
To adjust the display brightness .............................................................................29
To extend the life of the display............................................................................. 29
To suspend the OmniBook when closing the display............................................30
Adjusting the Audio System ........................................................................................31
To adjust the volume ..............................................................................................31
Using the OmniBook Keyboard...................................................................................32
To use the Fn hot keys............................................................................................32
To use the Windows keys.......................................................................................33
To use the embedded keypad .................................................................................33
To use the ALT GR key ......................................................................................... 34
Working in Comfort.....................................................................................................35
About Repetitive Strain Injury ...............................................................................35
Preparing Your Work Environment .......................................................................37
Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment..........................................................39
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Comfort and Safety Checklist ................................................................................44
Your HP OmniBook Computer..............................................................................46
Taking Care of Your OmniBook..................................................................................48
Managing Battery Power.................................................................................................49
How Power is Managed ...............................................................................................50
Monitoring Battery Power............................................................................................ 51
To install APM for Windows NT 4.0.....................................................................51
To check the battery status .....................................................................................52
To respond to a low-battery warning .....................................................................53
To recharge a battery..............................................................................................53
To replace the battery .............................................................................................55
Conserving Battery Power............................................................................................57
To save battery power.............................................................................................57
To set power time-outs...........................................................................................58
To get the most from your battery..........................................................................59
Expanding the OmniBook............................................................................................... 61
Using the External Module Bay................................................................................... 62
To install hot-swap support....................................................................................62
To remove or install the bay or module ................................................................. 63
To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port .............................................65
Connecting External Devices....................................................................................... 66
To identify connectors for external devices...........................................................66
To connect an external monitor..............................................................................67
To enable the built-in and external displays...........................................................67
To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility ............................................67
To use an external monitor..................................................................................... 68
To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse...................................................69
To connect a printer................................................................................................69
To connect a serial device ...................................................................................... 70
To connect a serial mouse ...................................................................................... 70
To connect USB devices.........................................................................................70
To connect audio devices .......................................................................................71
To make an infrared connection.............................................................................72
Using PC Cards ............................................................................................................74
To insert and remove a PC Card.............................................................................74
To find tested PC Cards.......................................................................................... 75
To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0.....................................................75
Using Docking Products...............................................................................................76
To install a docking tray.........................................................................................76
To dock the OmniBook ..........................................................................................77
To undock the OmniBook......................................................................................78
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................................ 79
To replace the hard disk drive ................................................................................79
To replace the hard disk drive holder.....................................................................80
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Installing a RAM Expansion Module ..........................................................................81
To install a RAM expansion module......................................................................81
To remove a RAM expansion module ................................................................... 83
Configuring the OmniBook.............................................................................................85
Using BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................86
To run the BIOS Setup utility.................................................................................86
Using TopTools............................................................................................................92
To install TopTools ................................................................................................92
To run TopTools.....................................................................................................92
To get more information about TopTools.............................................................. 92
Configuring Security Options ......................................................................................93
To set or change an OmniBook password.............................................................. 93
To delete an OmniBook password ......................................................................... 94
To install the VirusScan utility...............................................................................94
To attach a security cable .......................................................................................95
To set PC identification..........................................................................................95
To enable hard disk drive lock ...............................................................................96
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................97
Solving Problems..........................................................................................................98
Accessory Problems ...............................................................................................98
Audio Problems....................................................................................................100
Display Problems..................................................................................................101
Hard Disk Drive Problems ................................................................................... 102
Infrared Problems .................................................................................................103
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ............................................................104
Memory Problems ................................................................................................ 106
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems .............................................................................107
Performance Problems..........................................................................................108
Power and Battery Problems ................................................................................109
Printing Problems .................................................................................................111
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems......................................................................112
Startup Problems...................................................................................................113
Testing the Operation.................................................................................................115
To run the diagnostic test .....................................................................................115
To create a diagnostic floppy disk........................................................................116
Recovering Software..................................................................................................117
To recover the factory installation of Windows...................................................118
To create a Support Utility Disk...........................................................................119
To update the OmniBook BIOS...........................................................................120
To replace a damaged Recovery CD ....................................................................120
Support and Service.......................................................................................................121
Getting HP OmniBook Assistance.............................................................................122
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Support Assistance ...............................................................................................122
Electronic Support Services .................................................................................122
Repair Assistance .................................................................................................123
Customer Support Centers....................................................................................123
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement..........................................................125
Specifications and Regulatory Information.................................................................127
Hardware Specifications.............................................................................................128
Software System Resources .......................................................................................131
Safety Information...................................................................................................... 134
Power Cords..........................................................................................................134
Ergonomics...........................................................................................................135
Battery Safety .......................................................................................................135
LED Safety ...........................................................................................................136
Regulatory Information..............................................................................................137
U.S.A. ................................................................................................................... 137
Canada ..................................................................................................................138
Japan .....................................................................................................................138
International..........................................................................................................139
Index................................................................................................................................141
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Introducing the OmniBook
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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 sources of supplementary information about OmniBook products.
Source 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 Guide
Online OmniBook Notes
Microsoft Windows manual
OmniBook website
HP Customer Care website
Corporate Evaluator’s Guide
The full provides a complete source for operating and maintaining the OmniBook. Look in the OmniBook Library group.
For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see OmniBook Notes in the online OmniBook Library.
This is shipped with your OmniBook and contains information about using the standard features of the version of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer.
http://www.hp.com/omnibook. http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror).
http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html.
This provides information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate, networked environment. Located at the OmniBook website.
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is shipped on the OmniBook hard drive. This manual
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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 for everyday use, as well as the portability to take it everywhere.
Included in the OmniBook box
• HP OmniBook 900.
• External module bay.
• Floppy disk drive.
• AC adapter and power cord.
• Lithium-ion battery.
Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
• The OmniBook User’s Handbook.
• Quick Start sheet.
• OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows recovery and operating system drivers.
• Microsoft Windows manual.
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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:
• Docking system and monitor stand.
• Mini dock.
• Port replicator.
• External module bay.
• Floppy disk drive.
• External floppy disk drive cable.
• CD-ROM drive.
• LS-120 drive.
• DVD drive.
• Replacement hard disk drive.
• Second hard disk drive.
• Lithium-ion battery.
• External battery charger.
• PC Cards.
• Smart Card security system.
• Auto / airline adapter.
• AC adapter.
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OmniBook Features
OmniBook—Front View
Introducing the OmniBook
OmniBook Features
1. Built-in microphone.
2. Keyboard lights (left to right: caps lock, keypad lock, num lock, scroll lock).
3. Blue power button. Turns the OmniBook on and off.
4. Pointing stick (pointing device).
5. Touch pad (pointing device).
6. Click buttons.
7. PC Card eject buttons (upper and lower PC Card slots). Press once to pop out the button, and press again to eject the card.
8. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). Accepts two Type-II cards or one Type-III card.
9. Module bay connector.
10. AC power connector.
11. Latch to open OmniBook.
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OmniBook Features
OmniBook—Side View
12. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter).
13. System-off button.
14. 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.
15. Audio connectors (left to right): line-in, microphone-in, headphones-out.
16. Hard disk drive.
17. Power status lights (left to right): power state, drive activity, charging status.
18. Built-in speaker. (Use headphones for stereo sound.)
19. Lithium ion battery.
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OmniBook—Back View
Introducing the OmniBook
OmniBook Features
20. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
21. Serial port (COM1).
22. Parallel port (LPT1).
OmniBook—External Module Bay
23. External monitor port.
24. Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.
25. Docking port (for the port replicator or docking system).
26. External module bay. 27. Floppy disk drive plug-in module.
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Introducing the OmniBook
Setting Up for the First Time
Setting Up for the First Time
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
CAUTION
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. Plug in 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.
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Windows NT 4.0
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 bottom 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.
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.
Year 2000
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.
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 OPERATING 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.
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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. On the 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.
CAUTION
To remove the floppy drive, you must shut down or notify Windows before you unplug
the module or the module bay. See “To 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.
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Operating the OmniBook
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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 may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your
OmniBook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start­up time.
To start and stop the OmniBook
When you The OmniBook enters To turn on again
Press Fn+S.*
–or– allow time-out.
Press blue power button –or– click Start, Suspend.** –or– allow time-out.
Press Fn+F12 –or– allow time-out.
Click Start, Shut Down (recommended) –or– Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down.
* Windows NT and Windows 95 only. In Windows 98, press Fn+S to suspend. Not supported in Windows 2000. ** 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.
Standby Mode
Saves minimal power. Turns off the display only. Restarts quickly. Maintains network connections.
Suspend Mode
Saves significant power. Turns off the display. Saves current session to RAM. Restarts quickly. May restore network connections.***
Hibernate Mode
Saves maximum power. Saves current session to disk, shuts down. May restore network connections.***
Off Mode
Saves maximum power. Turns off without saving current session. At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections.
Press any key or move a pointing device to display your current session (“Instant-On”).
Press the blue power button to display your current session (“Instant­On”).
Press the blue power button to restart and restore your previous session.
Press the blue power button to restart with a new session.
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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.
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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 and the external module bay.
1. Power status light.
• Green light. OmniBook is on.
• Amber light. OmniBook is in Standby or Suspend mode.
• No light. OmniBook is in Off or Hibernate mode.
• Green and amber light. OmniBook failed when resuming. Reset the OmniBook.
2. Drive activity light.
• Green light. OmniBook is accessing the hard disk drive or a drive in the external
module bay.
3. Charging status light.
• Green light. The ac adapter is connected and battery is full or has stopped
charging.
• Blinking green light. The ac adapter is connected and battery is charging.
• No light. The ac adapter is not connected or the battery is not installed.
4. Floppy disk drive light.
• Green light. The OmniBook is accessing the floppy disk drive.
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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.
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.
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Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices
Two pointing devices (pointing stick and touch 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.
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Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices
To use the built-in pointing devices
1. 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.
• To open an application, move the pointer over the icon, then press the left button
twice rapidly.
• To make menu selections, move the pointer to the item and press the left button
once.
Windows 2000
• To open the shortcut menu for an item, move the pointer over the item and click
the right button.
• To 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.
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.
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Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices
To activate full touch pad capabilities
Windows 2000
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. From the Start menu, click Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs and remove IBM TrackPoint Support.
3. From Control Panel, open Mouse, General and click Change.
–or– In Windows 98, from Control Panel, open System, Device Manager, Mouse, IBM
PS/2 TrackPoint, Driver, click Update Driver, and select the option to display a list of drivers.
4. Select Show All to see a complete list of devices.
5. Under Manufacturers, click Standard Mouse Types.
6. Under Models, change the mouse type to Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, then continue.
7. Click Yes to any questions.
Disable the pointing stick
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. Select the System Devices menu.
4. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select Touch Pad.
5. Press F10 to save and exit.
Install touch pad support
• Run C:\Omnibook\Drivers\Touchpad\Setup.exe.
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Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices
To activate full pointing stick capabilities
Operating the OmniBook
Windows 2000
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. 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. Select the System Devices menu.
4. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select Pointing Stick. (Choose Both if you
want basic touch pad features available.)
5. Press F10 to save and exit.
Install pointing stick support
• From Control Panel, open Mouse, General and click Change. 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.
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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. 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. Select the System Devices menu.
4. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select only the pointing device you want to
use. Choose Both if you want both devices available.
5. Press F10 to save and exit.
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Using the OmniBook Display
To adjust the display brightness
The OmniBook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, to control brightness.
• Press Fn+F1 to decrease the brightness.
• Press Fn+F2 to increase the brightness.
Hint
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
Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Display
Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the OmniBook display.
• Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F1). If you are using an
external keyboard, Fn = left CTRL + left ALT.
• When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal
display (Fn+F5).
• 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.
• Do not disable Suspend or Standby time-outs.
• If you are using ac power and have no external monitor attached, change to suspend
or standby when the OmniBook is not in use.
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Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Display
To suspend the OmniBook when closing the display
Windows 2000
Under Windows 2000, to set the action for closing the display, open Control Panel, 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. 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. From the Power menu, choose Lid Switch Mode.
4. 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.
5. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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