HP OmniBook 3000
User’s Handbook
HP OMNIBOOK 3000 USER’S HANDBOOK............................................4
Using This Online Handbook................................................................................................4
Finding More Information .................................................................................................... 4
Notice.....................................................................................................................................5
1. INTRODUCING THE OMNIBOOK ........................................................6
Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook.................................................................................7
Powering the OmniBook .....................................................................................................10
To connect ac power (and recharge the battery).................................................................. 10
To turn the OmniBook on and off......................................................................................11
To recharge the battery ......................................................................................................11
To transport the OmniBook ............................................................................................... 11
2. OPERATING THE OMNIBOOK ..........................................................12
Adjusting the Display .......................................................................................................... 12
To adjust the display..........................................................................................................12
Using the TouchPad .............................................................................................................13
To move the pointer ...........................................................................................................13
To select items in the display.............................................................................................13
To drag items or to select text............................................................................................13
To scroll the display (the virtual scroll bar)........................................................................14
To configure the TouchPad................................................................................................14
Using the OmniBook Keyboard..........................................................................................15
To use the function keys (F1 through F12).........................................................................16
To type numbers on the built-in keypad .............................................................................17
To use the keypad on an external keyboard ........................................................................17
Checking the Status of the OmniBook................................................................................ 18
The Status Panel................................................................................................................18
The Taskbar....................................................................................................................... 19
Inserting and Removing a Plug-In Module......................................................................... 20
To remove a plug-in module..............................................................................................20
To insert a plug-in module .................................................................................................21
Inserting and Removing Storage Media.............................................................................. 21
To insert and eject a floppy disk.........................................................................................21
To insert a PC Card...........................................................................................................22
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To remove a PC Card......................................................................................................... 23
To insert and remove a CD................................................................................................23
To open the CD-ROM drive manually ...............................................................................24
Adjusting the Sound System................................................................................................25
To adjust the speaker volume.............................................................................................25
To temporarily silence the speaker output ..........................................................................25
Using the Infrared Port.......................................................................................................26
Setting a Password ...............................................................................................................27
To set or change a password ..............................................................................................27
To clear a password ...........................................................................................................27
Learning About Windows.................................................................................................... 28
To learn about Windows.................................................................................................... 28
3. MAKING CONNECTIONS................................................................... 29
Connecting Peripheral Devices ........................................................................................... 29
To connect an external floppy drive ...................................................................................29
To connect an external monitor.......................................................................................... 30
To connect a printer or other parallel device ......................................................................31
To connect a serial mouse or other serial device .................................................................31
To connect an external PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse......................................................32
To disconnect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse....................................................33
To connect a Universal Serial Bus device ...........................................................................34
To connect an audio source, a microphone, and headphones..............................................34
Connecting a Port Replicator..............................................................................................35
To dock the OmniBook with the port replicator .................................................................35
To undock the OmniBook from the port replicator.............................................................36
4. POWER MANAGEMENT.....................................................................37
Understanding Power Modes .............................................................................................. 37
Resetting the OmniBook...................................................................................................... 39
To reset the OmniBook......................................................................................................39
Monitoring Battery Power .................................................................................................. 40
To check the battery status.................................................................................................40
To respond to a low-battery warning..................................................................................40
Recharging and Replacing Batteries ..................................................................................41
To recharge the battery or run on ac power ........................................................................41
To interpret the power and battery lights............................................................................42
To replace the battery......................................................................................................... 42
Conserving Battery Power ..................................................................................................44
To save battery power ........................................................................................................44
To change a time-out setting..............................................................................................44
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5. MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY........................................................... 46
Cleaning the Computer .......................................................................................................46
Safety Information ...............................................................................................................46
Working in Comfort............................................................................................................ 47
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 48
Other Sources of Information.............................................................................................. 48
Common Problems...............................................................................................................49
Printing Problems..............................................................................................................49
Memory Problems..............................................................................................................49
TouchPad and Mouse Problems ......................................................................................... 49
File, Drive, and PC Card Problems ....................................................................................50
Serial and Infrared Communications Problems .................................................................. 50
Sound Problems.................................................................................................................51
Display Problems...............................................................................................................51
Power Problems................................................................................................................. 51
Lockup Problems...............................................................................................................52
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HP OmniBook 3000 User’s Handbook
This handbook describes how to use the OmniBook with the Microsoft®
Windows® 95 operating system. It focuses on the special Hewlett-Packard hardware
and software, not the Windows operating system itself. For questions about the
operating system, refer to the Microsoft Windows 95 manual shipped with the
OmniBook.
For information about other supported operating systems (such as Windows NT),
refer to our Corporate Evaluator’s Guide, which is also available on our website,
http//www.hp.com/go/omnibook. It contains installation information and some
operating hints. Refer also to your user’s manual for the operating system.
Using This Online Handbook
This online User’s Handbook looks similar to a printed manual—and it works like a
printed manual in many ways, too. But you can do several handy things you can’t do
with a manual. For example, you can make the type larger or smaller. You can click
pictures to enlarge them. You can add electronic bookmarks for marking key
information. And you can print all or part of the manual on your printer.
• Press F1. You’ll see a description of the features of this online manual.
Finding More Information
This OmniBook User’s Handbook introduces the OmniBook and shows you how to
operate your OmniBook. For more information about using your OmniBook, look in
these additional places:
• The printed OmniBook Reference Guide shows how to set up the operating
system, install and connect accessories, and maintain and upgrade the
OmniBook. It also includes troubleshooting information.
• The Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual, shipped with your OmniBook,
contains information about using the standard features of Windows 95.
• The online Help for Windows applications provides information about those
applications. Use the Help menu or Help button, or just press F1.
• The OmniBook Notes icon gives late-breaking information available after the
online manual was completed. Click Start, Programs, OmniBook Library,
OmniBook Notes.
• Many bookstores have books about Windows for people with different levels of
experience.
• For updates to the BIOS and other technical information, connect to our website
on the Internet at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook.
• You can obtain a backup copy of the OmniBook Reference Guide (which came
with your OmniBook) or of this OmniBook User’s Handbook from our website
(http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook). You can view it or print it using an Acrobat
viewer, available free of charge through our website. To re-install the User’s
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Handbook onto your hard drive, insert the Recovery CD and run
OMNIBOOK\HPUTILS\DISK1\SETUP.EXE.
Notice
This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject
to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind
with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular 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 1997. All rights reserved. Reproduction,
adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission
of Hewlett-Packard Company, except as allowed under the copyright laws.
The programs that control this product are copyrighted and all rights are reserved.
Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of those programs without prior written
permission of Hewlett-Packard Co. is also prohibited.
Portions of the programs that control this product may also be copyrighted by
Microsoft Corporation, SystemSoft Corp., Crystal Semiconductor Corporation,
Phoenix Technologies, Ltd., and NeoMagic, Inc. See the individual programs for
additional copyright notices.
Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Pentium and the Intel Inside logo are U.S. registered trademarks and MMX is a U.S.
trademark of Intel Corporation.
For warranty information, see the Support and Service booklet.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Mobile Computing Division
19310 Pruneridge Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014, U.S.A.
Edition 1 September 1997
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1. Introducing the OmniBook
This chapter introduces the OmniBook and helps you get familiar with your new
computer. It covers
• Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook.
• Powering the computer (ac, battery, and on/off).
The OmniBook’s modular design provides maximum expandability without
compromising portability. The high-performance Pentium® CPU with MMX™
technology and enhanced IDE hard drive provide you with the processing power
needed to handle complex graphics and large sound files. Two PC Card slots give
you the ability to use standard PC Cards, such as a LAN adapter or memory cards.
The floppy disk drive module in the plug-in module bay can be replaced with a CDROM drive module, giving you access to a greater variety of graphics and
multimedia software. You can use the floppy disk drive outside the module bay using
the external floppy disk drive cable. This cable allows you to connect the floppy disk
drive to the parallel port when the module bay is occupied.
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Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook
The illustrations below point out key parts of the OmniBook.
1. Power Light
Steady green light: Battery charging.
Blinking light: Not charging (plugged in).
No light: Not charging (not plugged in).
2. Built-in Microphone
3. Status Panel.
4. TouchPad (Pointing Device)
5. Latch to Open and Close the OmniBook
6. Main Battery
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7. Floppy Disk Drive and Plug-in Module Bay
The module bay can contain a floppy drive, Zip drive, CD-ROM drive, or a
secondary battery.
8. Built-In Stereo Speakers
9. Power Button
On/Suspend/Off. To completely power down the computer, hold this button for
more than 4 seconds. The computer will reset.
1. PC Card Slots, Upper and Lower
Accepts PC Card types II or III (PCMCIA and CardBus).
2. Eject Buttons, Upper and Lower PC Card Slots
Press once to pop out the button, and press again to eject the card.
3. Audio Line-In Jack
To connect external audio sources.
4. External Microphone Jack
5. Audio Line-Out Jack
To connect external audio devices, such as headphones.
6. AC Adapter Jack
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7. Kensington Lock Slot
8. Hard Disk Drive
1. Infrared Port
Use this port for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook and another
computer or a printer with an infrared port. IR drivers must be installed.
2. Serial Port (COM)
Use this port for a serial mouse, a modem, or a serial printer.
3. External Monitor Port (VGA)
4. Docking Port (for the Port Replicator)
5. Universal Serial Bus Port (USB)
6. Parallel Port (LPT1)
Use this port for a parallel printer.
7. System-Off Button
Use only when the OmniBook stops responding. Pressing this button (with a pen
tip or a paper clip tip) turns the computer off and resets it. Unsaved data will be
lost.
8. PS/2 Keyboard or PS/2 Mouse Port
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Powering the OmniBook
There are two ways to power the OmniBook: by battery and by ac adapter.
To connect ac power (and recharge the battery)
Caution
Use only the HP adapter intended for this product, model F1377A. Using any
other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your warranty.
1. Connect the power cord to the ac adapter, as shown, and then plug the cord into
a grounded outlet.
2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook’s left side, as shown. The indicator
light on the ac adapter shines when the adapter is on.
The HPF1379A automobile adapter is available to power the computer via a car’s
cigarette lighter.
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To turn the OmniBook on and off
• On. Press the blue power button to turn the computer on.
• Suspend. Select Start menu, Suspend or press the blue power button briefly
(about 1 second) to suspend activity when the OmniBook is on. The computer
restores your previous work session when you turn it back on.
• Off. Select Start menu, Shut Down or press the blue power button for more than
4 seconds to completely shut down the computer. The computer is reset when
you turn it back on. Unsaved data will be lost.
• Hibernate. Press Fn+F12. This is like Off, except that your current work session
is first saved to disk.
• Lid Switch. Closing the lid (for more than 2 seconds) also suspends the
computer. (If an external monitor is connected, closing the lid merely turns off
the built-in display and turns on the external display.)
For information on the different power states, see “Understanding Power Modes.”
To recharge the battery
Caution
Use only the HP adapter intended for this OmniBook, model F1377A. Using
any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your warranty.
• Connect the ac adapter to the computer.
When the OmniBook is plugged into ac power, it automatically recharges the
battery. The charging time is about 2.2 hours while the computer is in use, or
about 1.5 hours while the computer is off or in Suspend mode.
The power light burns a steady green when the battery is being recharged.
For information on the different states of charging, see “Monitoring Battery Power.”
To transport the OmniBook
• Save your work and turn the computer off (hold the power button for more than 4
seconds).
• Disconnect all peripheral devices.
• Close and latch the lid.
• Make sure the floppy drive does not contain a disk. When a disk is in the drive,
the eject button pops out. During transport, you could damage this button if it is
popped out.
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2. Operating the OmniBook
This chapter discusses
• Adjusting the display.
• Using the TouchPad.
• Using the keyboard.
• Using the status panel.
• Inserting and removing a plug-in accessory module.
• Inserting and removing storage media.
• Adjusting the sound system.
• Using the infrared port.
• Setting a password.
• Where to learn about Windows.
Adjusting the Display
The OmniBook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, to control brightness.
To adjust the display
• Press Fn+F1 to decrease the brightness.
• Press Fn+F2 to increase the brightness.
Hint
Brightness affects battery time. To maximize your battery operating time, set the
brightness to the lowest comfortable setting, so that the internal light is uses less
power.
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Using the TouchPad
The TouchPad is a touch-sensitive pointing device located below the center of the
keyboard. The two click buttons are located below the TouchPad.
The TouchPad controls the motion and speed of the pointer on the screen. The click
buttons work like those on a standard mouse. What the buttons do depends on the
software being used.
To move the pointer
1. If you place your hands in the typing position, either thumb can reach from the
spacebar to the TouchPad.
2. Move a thumb or finger across the TouchPad in the direction you want the
pointer to move.
3. Use your thumb to click buttons, such as to select or drag an item.
To select items in the display
• Single-clicking and double-clicking: The TouchPad’s left and right buttons
function like the left and right buttons on a mouse. For instance, to open an
application, move the pointer over the icon, then press the left button twice
rapidly. To make menu selections, highlight the entry and press the left button
once. To open the menu for an item, highlight it and click the right button.
• Single-tapping and double-tapping: Tapping has the same function as
clicking. To select an item, you can tap on the TouchPad instead of clicking a
button.
To drag items or to select text
1. First move the pointer over the item.
2. Press and hold the left button with your thumb.
3. Use your index finger on the TouchPad to move to the new location.
4. Release the button.
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To scroll the display (the virtual scroll bar)
In a window with a scroll bar, you can scroll the display without moving the pointer
away from your work.
• Slide your finger up and down the right edge of the TouchPad.
To configure the TouchPad
The TouchPad has settings to adjust its sensitivity, speed, and how it interprets taps.
There are also optional enhancements to choose from. There is online Help and a
Tutorial to explain the details.
• From the Control Panel (in My Computer or under Start, Settings), select Mouse
and then the TouchPad tab.
• The Enhancements button provides access to the Tutorial, as well as the Edge
Finder and adjustments to the virtual scroll bar.
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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 the “Working
in Comfort” instructions provided in the online OmniBook Library and in
Windows Help. They are also available at our website,
http://www.hp.com/mcd/ergo
The OmniBook keyboard has several special features:
• Function Keys
Labeled F1 through F12, these keys provide shortcut key sequences.
• The Fn Key
This is a shift key (like SHIFT, CTRL, and ALT), providing access to those
functions labeled in light gray on the keyboard. Press and hold Fn while pressing
the desired function key. For instance, pressing Fn+F1 decreases the brightness
of the display.
• Windows 95 Keys
There are three Windows 95 keys by the spacebar. Two of them bring up the
Start menu, and the one with the icon of a menu brings up the Properties menu
(equivalent to pressing the right mouse button while pointing at an object on the
Windows desktop).
• Embedded Keypad
When the keypad is active and Num Lock is on, keys change to the numeric or
arithmetic designations printed in gray on the front facets of those keys. See “To
type numbers on the built-in keypad.”
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• Alt Gr key
If your keyboard has an ALT GR key to the right of the spacebar, you hold that
key to type the characters printed at the bottom-right corners of keys. For keys
that have four characters, hold SHIFT and ALT GR to type the upper-right
characters.
SHIFT
Unshifted
¬
‘
ALT GR
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.
Hot Keys Effect
Fn + F1 Decreases the display’s brightness.
Fn + F2 Increases the display’s brightness.
Fn + F3 Decreases the display’s contrast (non-TFT
displays only).
Fn + F4 Increases the display’s contrast (non-TFT
displays only).
Fn + F5 Switches among the built-in display, an external
display, and simultaneous displays.
Fn + F6 (hold) For use with two batteries: The battery indicator
in the status panel briefly displays the individual
battery status for each battery.
Fn + F7 Toggles the sound on and off (mutes sound).
Fn + F8
Fn + F9 Toggles Num Lock (numeric functions for the
Fn + F10 Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn + F12 Enters Hibernate mode.
Fn + R Enters Suspend mode.
Fn + S Enters Standby mode.
Fn + UP-ARROW Increases sound volume.
Fn + DOWN-ARROW Decreases sound volume.
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.
keypad) on and off.
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To type numbers on the built-in keypad
1. Press Fn+F9 to turn Num Lock on and off.
2. Press Fn+F8 to turn the embedded keypad on and off.
—or—
To temporarily turn on the embedded keypad, hold Fn while typing a key.
Hint
Num Lock. Consider leaving Num Lock on all the time. Then, when you want to use
the embedded keypad on your built-in keyboard, turn it on (by pressing Fn+F8), or
else press Fn before each keypad key.
To use the keypad on an external keyboard
• Press Fn+F9 to turn Num Lock on and off. This activates the keypad on an
external keyboard.
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Checking the Status of the OmniBook
The OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains indicators that
show the current status of the OmniBook. The indicators in the status panel show
• Power status.
• Drive status.
• Keyboard status.
The Status Panel
AC power. The ac adapter is plugged in.
Blinks when the battery is being charged.
Battery status. Shows the approximate
charge level of the battery relative to a full
charge. Each bar represents a 10% charge.
The upper and lower triangles indicate the
presence of main (upper) and secondary
(lower) batteries. A triangle blinks when that
battery is in use. See also “To check the
battery status.”
Battery low. The outline blinks when the
battery charge is critically low. The OmniBook
also beeps.
Defective battery. No battery activity; no
charging.
Overheated battery. The battery is too hot to
charge.
CD-ROM drive or hard disk drive. The
OmniBook is accessing one of these built-in
drives.
Floppy disk drive. The OmniBook is
accessing the floppy disk drive.
PC Card. There is activity between the PC
Card and the computer.
Suspend mode. These symbols flash from
left to right when the OmniBook is suspended
(turned off by pressing the power button
briefly). See “Definitions of Modes.”
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Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.
Num Lock. Num Lock is active (Fn+F9).
Scroll Lock. Scroll Lock is active (Fn+F10).
Keypad Lock. The built-in embedded keypad
is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock must also be on
for the numeric keys. See “To type numbers
on the built-in keypad.”
The Taskbar
The Windows 95 taskbar also shows status information about ac power or battery
use, sound, infrared, and PC Card use. The indicators shown vary depending on the
current state of the OmniBook—whether a PC Card is present or whether the ac
adapter is connected, for example.
Some of the taskbar indicators provide information or control when you move the
pointer over the indicator or when you click the indicator (or double-click, or rightclick). For example, double-click the ac or battery indicator to find out how much
battery power remains.
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Inserting and Removing a Plug-In Module
The OmniBook’s plug-in module bay accommodates a plug-in accessory module
such as a CD-ROM drive, a floppy drive, a Zip drive, or a secondary battery.
To remove a plug-in module
1. Important: If you are removing a CD-ROM drive or a Zip drive, shut down
Windows and the computer (Start menu, Shut Down).
2. On the underside of the computer, slide the safety latch in the direction of arrow
1, then slide the release latch in the direction of arrow 2.
3. Slide the module out (arrow 3).
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To insert a plug-in module
1. Important: If you are removing a CD-ROM drive or a Zip drive, shut down
Windows and the computer (Start menu, Shut Down).
2. On the underside of the OmniBook, orient the module as shown (arrow 1), and
insert it into the module bay.
3. Slide the safety latch back to the locked position as shown (arrow 2).
4. Turn the OmniBook on. It will automatically recognize the module.
Inserting and Removing Storage Media
The three main removable storage media are floppy disks, compact disks (CDs), and
PC Cards.
The internal plug-in module bay can hold a floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, a Zip
drive, or a secondary battery.
To insert and eject a floppy disk
When the OmniBook is reading or writing data to the floppy drive,
the floppy disk indicator appears on the status panel.
Caution
Do not insert or remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading
or writing data. Wait until the floppy drive is done. Otherwise, you could lose
data or the OmniBook could stop responding.
• Hold the disk with its face up, then slide it into the floppy drive slot (right side of
the OmniBook) until it clicks into place.
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• To remove the floppy disk, press the eject button next to the slot.
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To insert a PC Card
The OmniBook PC card slots are available for storing data and expanding the
communication capabilities of the OmniBook. The OmniBook supports standard
Type I, II, and III PC Cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). You can use two type I or II
cards or one type III card. The lower card slot (slot zero) supports Zoomed Video,
which allows a zoomed video card to show high-quality multimedia presentations.
For information about compatible cards, visit our website at
http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook. Or contact Hewlett-Packard as described in the
Support and Service booklet.
Caution
Do not install Card Services or Socket Services software if it comes with your
PC Card. The OmniBook already includes Card Services and Socket Services,
which automatically detect and set up PC Cards you install in the upper and
lower card slots. Different versions of this software will disrupt this support.
Never insert or remove a plug-in card while an OmniBook PC Card drive is
actively reading or writing data. Wait until the PC Card drive is done.
Otherwise, you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding.
The OmniBook automatically detects and sets up a card when you insert it in a card
slot. See the card’s instructions for additional information.
• Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot, then
slide it into a PC Card slot until it won’t go any further. A double beep signals
that the card has been recognized and is successfully configured by your
computer.
When the card is active (the computer is accessing it), the PC
Card indicator appears on the status panel.
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To remove a PC Card
Caution
Never remove an I/O card while an application is open that’s set up to use that
card. Exit the application first. If you remove the card, the application (or the
OmniBook) might behave unpredictably or stop responding until you reset the
OmniBook.
Never insert or remove a plug-in card while the PC Card drive is actively
reading or writing data. Check the PC Card indicator in the status panel and
wait until the PC Card drive is done. Otherwise, you could lose data or the
OmniBook could stop responding.
1. Stop the PC Card by clicking the PC Card indicator in the taskbar, then clicking
Stop.
This protects your data and avoids unexpected problems. You can restart the
card by removing it, then inserting again.
2. Press the ejector button once to pop it out, then press it again to pop the card
out.
To insert and remove a CD
When the OmniBook is reading data from the CD-ROM drive, the
CD-ROM/hard disk drives indicator appears on the status panel.
Caution
Do not insert or remove a CD while the OmniBook is actively reading data.
Wait until the CD-ROM drive is done. Otherwise, the OmniBook could stop
responding.
1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM drive (on the right side of the
OmniBook).
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2. Place the CD into the drive and gently press down to seat the disk on the
spindle.
—or—
Remove the CD.
3. Close the door to the drive.
To open the CD-ROM drive manually
If the OmniBook has no power, you can still open the drawer of the CD-ROM drive
by inserting a pen point or paper clip into the recessed hole shown below.
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Adjusting the Sound System
The OmniBook supports Sound Blaster Pro-compatible sound and the Microsoft
Windows Sound System.
To adjust the speaker volume
1. Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar.
2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume.
–or–
• Hold down Fn and press UP-ARROW or DOWN-ARROW as needed to
gradually increase or decrease the volume.
To temporarily silence the speaker output
• Press Fn+F7 or click Mute in the Volume window (above). This silences the
speaker without changing the volume setting.
• This is a toggle setting. Repeat the action to restore the speaker output.
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Using the Infrared Port
The infrared (IR) port is on the back panel. It provides wireless, serial
communication between the OmniBook and other IR-equipped devices such as
printers and other OmniBooks.
Note
By default, the IR port is not enabled. You must install the appropriate IR driver and
enable it in BIOS Setup. Refer to the Reference Guide and the drivers’ Readme files
for more information.
• Line up the OmniBook’s IR port and the other IR port in as straight a line as
possible. The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart, with no
obstructions in between. Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission
errors.
• To check the status of communications, there is an Infrared Monitor in the
Control Panel.
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Setting a 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, you must use the
BIOS Setup utility. This program is described fully in the Reference Guide that came
with your OmniBook.
To set or change a password
1. Reset the computer and press F2, when prompted, to enter the BIOS Setup
utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The TouchPad
does not work in BIOS Setup.)
2. Select the Security menu.
3. Select Set System Password, press ENTER, and follow the directions. The
password can contain up to eight alphanumeric characters, and it is not casesensitive.
4. Determine when the password will be required: select Password on Boot and, if
desired, Password on Resume, and press F5 to select Enabled or Disabled for
each one.
5. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Caution
Be sure you record your password in a safe place. To restore operation if you
forget your password, you will need to return your OmniBook computer to
Hewlett-Packard for repair. You will also need your proof-of-purchase. Call
Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Support and Service booklet.
To clear a password
• Follow the above instructions. When prompted to set the password, press
ENTER twice and continue.
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Learning About Windows
To learn about Windows
This OmniBook User’s Handbook does not discuss the Windows operating system.
Rather, it introduces the OmniBook and shows you how to operate it. For information
about Windows, see the following sources:
• Start the 10-minute tour of Windows 95. Click Start, Programs, OmniBook
Library, Tour of Windows 95.
• See the Windows online Help. Click Start, then Help.
• See the Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual shipped with your OmniBook.
• Many bookstores have books about Windows for people with different levels of
experience.
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3. Making Connections
This chapter discusses the connections for
• An external floppy drive.
• An external monitor.
• A printer or other parallel device.
• A serial device.
• An external PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse.
• A Universal Serial Bus device.
• Speakers, microphone, and audio input source.
• A port replicator.
Connecting Peripheral Devices
To connect an external floppy drive
If you remove the plug-in floppy drive and use it externally, you can use the module
bay for another plug-in module, such as a CD-ROM drive, Zip drive, or secondary
battery. See “Inserting and Removing a Plug-In Module.”
• Connect the external floppy-drive cable from the floppy drive to the parallel port
of the OmniBook.
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To connect an external monitor
You can connect a VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitor to your OmniBook. The OmniBook
supports standard XGA mode (1024 by 768 pixels).
1. Turn off (Start, Suspend) the OmniBook.
2. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the VGA port on the back of the
OmniBook.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. If the external monitor has a different resolution from the internal display, adjust
the display properties (My Computer, Control Panel, Display, Settings).
Hint
Switching Displays. If the external display does not work, try pressing Fn+F5 to
activate it. (This keystroke combination toggles the display from internal to external
to both.)
• When disconnecting the monitor, suspend the OmniBook first.
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To connect a printer or other parallel device
The most common parallel device is a printer.
• Connect the parallel printer cable or other parallel cable to the parallel port.
To connect a serial mouse or other serial device
1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port.
2. For a serial mouse, you need to select Standard Serial Mouse in Control Panel,
Mouse, General, Change.
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To connect an external PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse
1. Suspend (Start menu, Suspend) the computer.
2. Plug the mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the PS/2 port on the OmniBook.
If the keyboard has a PC-type jack, first connect its cable to an adapter cable
with a PS/2 jack.
3. Turn on the computer.
Hint
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If your external keyboard does not have an Fn key, substitute CTRL+ALT. For
example, to access Fn+F2, press CTRL+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.To disconnect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse
• Turn off (Start, Suspend) the computer, then disconnect the cable from the
OmniBook.
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To connect a Universal Serial Bus device
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new technology that provides a bi-directional serial
interface for adding peripheral devices, such as game controllers, scanners, and
mice.
• Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the OmniBook. The device will be
automatically recognized.
Note
If you have problems making this connection, contact the vendor of the peripheral
device, as well as Hewlett-Packard, for the latest versions of the USB drivers. The
USB technology is new and continues to develop.
To connect an audio source, a microphone, and headphones
Your OmniBook has a built-in microphone above the keyboard and two stereo
speakers. You can also plug in a stereo input source, such as a CD player, an
external microphone, and external speakers or headphones.
Caution
Do not use mono plugs, which can damage the computer.
• Plug a stereo input source into the input (left) jack.
• Plug the microphone into the microphone (middle) jack. The built-in microphone
turns off.
• Plug devices such as headphones and external speakers into the output (right)
jack. The built-in speakers turn off.
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Connecting a Port Replicator
The port replicator can maintain external connections for the OmniBook that you can
leave in place whenever you remove the OmniBook from your desk. Instead of
disconnecting and reconnecting peripheral devices whenever you take the
OmniBook with you, you simply undock and dock the OmniBook with its port
replicator.
Refer to the OmniBook Port Replicator User’s Guide for more information.
To dock the OmniBook with the port replicator
You do not need to turn off the OmniBook before inserting it into the port replicator.
1. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into an ac outlet. Plug the ac
adapter into the port replicator.
2. Slide the OmniBook’s rear port door to the left.
3. Place the OmniBook on the port replicator platform, with the back of the
computer facing the port replicator's docking connector.
4. Position your fingers on the platform grips as shown below. Use your thumbs to
push the computer into the port replicator until the computer slides into place.
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To undock the OmniBook from the port replicator
You do not need to turn off the OmniBook before removing it from the port
replicator.
1. Raise the release lever at the top of the port replicator.
2. After removing the OmniBook, push the release lever back into place.
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4. Power Management
The primary portable source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery.
The OmniBook provides several safeguards so that you won’t be surprised by a
dead-battery condition. The status panel shows the remaining battery charge and
low-battery conditions.
To preserve your current work session, the OmniBook automatically turns off when
the battery charge gets too low. Your session continues when you plug in the ac
adapter.
This chapter includes
• Understanding power modes.
• Resetting the OmniBook.
• Monitoring battery power.
• Recharging and replacing batteries.
• Conserving battery power.
Understanding Power Modes
You can stop or “turn off” the OmniBook several ways and with different levels of
shutting down. Some methods provide “Instant-On”, so you can quickly continue
your work where you left off. Others reset the computer, with and without saving data
before shutting down.
Hint
Time-out settings. In order to save power or, conversely, to increase speed, you
can change the time-out settings. Time-out settings specify when to shut down
various components after periods of inactivity. There are separate time-out settings
for each power mode.
Power Modes
Power Mode To Enter Mode To Turn Back On
Standby
(display off)
Press Fn+S
or
allow time-out.
Press any key or the
pointing device to
display your current
session.
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Suspend
(low power)
Press blue power
button for about 1
second
or
close the lid
or
select Start menu,
Suspend
or
allow time-out.
Press blue power
button for “instant-on”
to your current
session.
Hibernate
(saves to disk, then
resets)
Off
(resets without
saving)
Power Mode Condition
Standby
Suspend
Press Fn+F12
or
allow time-out.
Press blue power
button longer than
4 seconds (default)
or
select Start menu,
Shut Down.
Low-powered/stopped state. Everything is in a low-power
state. Network devices are maintained. Your current work
session resumes at turn-on (any key-press).
Low-power/stopped state. Lower power state than
Standby. Everything is off or in a low-power state.
Network devices are off. The keyboard indicators scroll
across the status panel. Your previous work session
resumes at turn-on. For plug-and-play operating systems,
network connections resume at turn-on.
Press blue power
button to restart.
Press blue power
button to restart.
Definitions of Modes
Hibernate
Off
No-power/stopped state. Session is saved on the hard
disk. Everything is shut down. Computer restarts, and it
restores previous session and network connections (if
plug-and-play) at turn-on.
No-power/stopped state. Everything is shut down (battery
continues charging if ac adapter is connected). Computer
restarts, and it restores network connections (if plug-andplay) at turn-on.
Hint
Preserving network connections. Windows 95 can restore network connections
when you turn on the OmniBook. For a different operating system, you may have to
reset the OmniBook or restart the operating system to restore them.
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Resetting the OmniBook
To reset the OmniBook
If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you can reset the OmniBook and
restart Windows:
1. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL.
–or–
Press the blue power button for 4 seconds.
–or–
Insert a pen or a straightened paper clip into the system-off button on the back
panel.
2. Press the blue power button to turn the computer back on, if necessary.
If these actions have no effect, remove the battery and ac adapter, then press the
system-off button. Then install the battery or plug in the ac adapter and try pressing
the system-off button again.
Hint
Rebooting from a floppy disk. If you want to reboot from a boot disk in the floppy
drive, put the disk in the floppy drive before you reset the OmniBook.
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Monitoring Battery Power
•
•
•
•
•
•
It’s a good idea to use the ac adapter during operations that take more power—for
example, those involving certain external connections, such as using a floppy drive
or serial port.
To check the battery status
Check the battery indicator in the status panel. The shading
indicates the approximate charge level, rounded to the
nearest 10%.
The upper and lower triangles indicate the presence of main
(upper) and secondary (lower) batteries. A triangle blinks
when that battery is in use.
Full charge
The battery is low when there are no bars shown inside the
battery cell. The outline blinks and the computer beeps when
the battery charge is critically low.
Low battery
A defective battery shows no battery activity and no
charging.
Defective battery
The battery is overheated, so no charging takes place.
Hot battery
AC adapter is connected. If the indicator is blinking, then the
battery is also being charged.
• Move the pointer onto the battery indicator at the right end of the taskbar. The
AC power
approximate battery charge is displayed in a pop-up window.
For additional power information, open the Control Panel Power window.
To respond to a low-battery warning
When battery power is critically low, the battery indicator in the status panel appears
empty and starts to blink. A warning beep reminds you to save your work. The
OmniBook automatically hibernates (turns off) to preserve your current session and
data. (If Hibernate is disabled in the BIOS Setup utility, then your data are not
protected.) You won’t be able to turn the computer on again until you restore power
by one of the following actions:
• Plug in the ac adapter. See “To recharge the battery or run on ac power.”
–or–
• Install a secondary battery that’s charged.
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Recharging and Replacing Batteries
You can use the ac adapter to recharge the battery—and to run on ac power to
preserve the battery. The OmniBook conserves power by using Advanced Power
Management (APM), software that controls power drain.
Data on any of the drives is not affected by a low battery. However, the data could
be affected if the battery runs down completely while writing data to the drive.
In this section you’ll learn how to
• Recharge the battery.
• Replace the battery.
To recharge the battery or run on ac power
The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it’s plugged into an ac
outlet. The OmniBook is normally warm while it’s charging. Don’t charge it in a
briefcase or other small space.
• Plug the power cord into the adapter, then into an ac outlet.
• Insert the adapter plug into the socket on the left side of the OmniBook.
Charging time. Charging the battery takes about 1.5 hours when the computer is off
or suspended, or about 2.2 hours when the computer is in use.
Battery life. With a full charge, battery life in Suspend mode is about 48 hours. If
the computer is in use, typical battery life can range from 2 to 3 hours, depending on
your level of use and your power management settings (see “To change a time-out
setting”).
Hint
Optimum charging. To get the longest battery operating time, continue charging
until the ac power indicator (the electrical plug) stops blinking in the status panel.
Charging stops when the battery is fully charged.
Because of rounding, a battery indicator can show a full battery before it’s fully
charged. The ac power indicator stops blinking only when the battery is actually full.
You can continue working while the battery is charging.
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To interpret the power and battery lights
Power Light (on hinge) Meaning
Steady green light. Battery charging.
Blinking light. Not charging (ac power on).
No light. Not charging (ac power off).
If ac power is off, a blinking light indicates that the OmniBook is in Suspend mode.
Battery Lights (on battery). The battery itself has four square lights that indicate
charge status when you press the square black button on the battery. Each light
represents 25% charge.
To replace the battery
You may never need to replace the rechargeable battery in ordinary use. Just
connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook and recharge the battery while you work.
However, you can replace a low battery with another that is more fully charged.
Caution
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
or a secondary battery is installed.
Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire. The battery can
burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery pack
must be recycled or disposed of properly.
1. Important
Save your work. Turn off (Start, Suspend) the OmniBook.
2. Plug in the ac adapter. (If you do not, the computer will restart when you turn it
back on.)
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3. On the underside of the OmniBook, slide the safety latch in the direction of
arrow 1, then slide the release latch in the direction of the arrow 2.
4. Gently pull the battery out of the battery compartment (arrow 3).
5. Slide the new battery into the empty bay. Slide the safety latch back to its
original, locked position (in the reverse direction of arrow 1).
Backup battery. There is a permanent, internal backup battery, which recharges
whenever you plug the ac adapter into the OmniBook. It maintains certain internal
settings, such as the clock.
Secondary battery. To increase the time you can work on battery power, you can
install a secondary battery in the plug-in module bay. Refer to the printed Reference
Guide, also available on our website.
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Conserving Battery Power
The OmniBook uses Advanced Power Management (APM) to conserve battery
power. You can take steps to optimize your battery operating time.
In this section you’ll learn how to
• Save battery power.
• Specify the automatic time-out settings.
To save battery power
Follow these suggestions to conserve battery power.
• Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using the floppy 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: close the lid, or press the blue power button for about 1 second, or click
Start menu, Suspend.
• Put the OmniBook in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current
session but will not be using it for several hours or more: press Fn+F12.
• Turn the OmniBook off whenever you will not be using it for several hours or
more: press the blue power button for more than 4 seconds or click Start menu,
Shut Down.
• Turn down the brightness of the display to the lowest comfortable level (Fn+F1).
This reduces the backlight power.
• Set the automatic time-out settings to emphasize saving power. See “To change
a time-out setting.”
• If you work with an application that uses the serial port or an I/O PC Card, exit
the application when you’re 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’re not using it. Some I/O
cards use significant power, even while they’re inactive.
To change a time-out setting
The BIOS Setup utility includes settings for automatic time-outs at specified periods
of inactivity. (This program is described fully in the Reference Guide that came with
your OmniBook.) When enabled, these settings save power. There are four different
time-outs, inducing different levels of power shut-down and conservation.
1. Reset the computer and press F2, when prompted, to enter the BIOS Setup
utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The TouchPad
does not work in BIOS Setup.) Help information for the highlighted item appears
in the right-hand sidebar in the display.
2. Select the Power menu.
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3. Select a Power Management Mode other than Disabled:
• 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 these power modes, see “Definitions of Modes.”
• Max. Power Savings: The time-out settings are predefined for best power
savings (using relatively short time-outs).
• Max. Performance: The time-out settings are set for fast performance with
some power conservation (using relatively long time-outs).
3. 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.
4. Press F10 ENTER to save your settings.
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5. Maintenance and Safety
This chapter includes
• Cleaning the computer.
• Safety information.
Cleaning the Computer
Cleaning the case.
Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the case. You can use a mild detergent, but do not
use abrasives or solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or isopropyl alcohol.
Apply the cleaner to the cloth, and not directly onto the computer.
Cleaning the display.
Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the display glass. You can use a glass cleaner, but
avoid ammonia-based cleaners.
Apply the cleaner to the cloth, and not directly onto the display.
Safety Information
AC Adapter Safety
• Use only the ac adapter shipped with the OmniBook (HP part number F1377A).
Using any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your warranty.
Battery Safety
• To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery, do not allow a metal
object to touch across the battery contacts.
• The battery is suitable for use only with an HP OmniBook 3000 computer.
• Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside.
• Do not dispose of the battery in fire or water.
• Handle a damaged or leaking lithium-ion 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.
• Do not expose the battery to high storage temperatures—above 60 °C (140 °F).
• When discarding a battery, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding
local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.
• To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office.
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• Do not charge the battery if the ambient temperature exceeds
45 °C (113 °F).
LED Safety
The infrared port located on the back panel of the OmniBook is classified as a
Class 1 LED (light-emitting diode) device according to International Standard
IEC 825-1 (EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following
precautions are recommended:
• If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center—see the
OmniBook Support and Service booklet.
• Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Be aware that the beam is
invisible light and cannot be seen.
• Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any type of optical device.
Working in Comfort
Warning
Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see the “Working
in Comfort” instructions provided in the online OmniBook Library and in
Windows Help. They are also available at our website,
http://www.hp.com/mcd/ergo
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6. Troubleshooting
If you run into problems using your OmniBook, you can use the suggestions in this
chapter for getting back on track. You can also check the contents and index for
pointers to related information.
This chapter separates problems into the following categories:
• Printing problems.
• Memory problems.
• TouchPad and mouse problems.
• File, drive, and PC Card problems.
• Serial and infrared communications problems.
• Sound problems.
• Display problems.
• Power problems.
• Lockup problems.
Other Sources of Information
If you have questions that this handbook doesn’t answer, you can
• See the printed OmniBook Reference Guide. You can obtain a backup copy of
this guide from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook).
• Check OmniBook Notes for the most current troubleshooting suggestions (Start,
Programs, OmniBook Library, OmniBook Notes).
• Look at the online Help for Windows and other applications.
• Check with your computer system administrator, if you have one.
• Check your local library or bookstore for other books about Windows, MS-DOS,
and other applications.
• Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard. See the OmniBook Support
and Service booklet or open OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library.
• Click Start and Help to use the Windows “troubleshooters” provided for several
types of common problems. On the Contents tab, open the Troubleshooting
book, then start the desired troubleshooter.
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Common Problems
Printing Problems
Hint
For most printing problems, use the Print Troubleshooter in Windows Help.
If a serial printer doesn’t print
• Check that you’re using a proper cable or cable adapter, and that the printer is
on.
If an infrared printer doesn’t print
• An infrared driver must be installed and the BIOS Setup setting must be
enabled. Refer to the Reference Guide and the drivers’ Readme files.
• In Windows Help, use the Print Troubleshooter.
• Make sure the infrared light path is not blocked.
• Make sure Windows is running—infrared printing is supported only while
Windows is running.
If the left edge of printed output is missing
• If the printer you’re using is a 600-dpi (dots per inch) printer, try selecting a
compatible printer driver for a 300-dpi printer. For example, for a 600-dpi
HP LaserJet printer, try using the HP LaserJet IIIsi driver (300-dpi). Certain
applications may not work properly with 600-dpi printers.
Memory Problems
If a message says you’re out of memory
To find out how much memory is in your OmniBook, run the BIOS Setup utility (reset
the computer and press F2 when prompted), Main menu.
• In Windows Help, use the memory troubleshooter.
• If you’re having memory problems running MS-DOS programs, in Windows Help
use the MS-DOS troubleshooter.
TouchPad and Mouse Problems
If the pointer is difficult to control
• Adjust the pointer settings using the Mouse icon in Control Panel.
If the TouchPad doesn’t work
• Make sure you don’t have an external mouse connected to the OmniBook.
• If you just disconnected an external mouse, try exiting and restarting Windows to
make the OmniBook TouchPad active again.
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• Press the blue power button to turn off (suspend) the OmniBook, then turn it on
again without moving the pointer.
• Reset the OmniBook.
File, Drive, and PC Card Problems
If a PC Card doesn’t work properly in a card slot
• Try removing and reinserting the card.
• Try inserting the card in the other card slot to check the connector.
• Try removing a PC Card from the other card slot, if another card is present.
• For a data storage card, check that you’re using the correct drive letter.
• If a data storage card doesn’t work properly, check if it has a write-protect switch
and that it is set properly.
• Shut down Windows, then reset the OmniBook.
• If a modem card doesn’t work properly, in Windows Help use the modem
troubleshooter.
• In Device Manager, check the settings for the PC Card. Look for conflicts with
other devices.
If a CD isn’t automatically detected when inserted in a drive
• Use Device Manager to view the CD-ROM drive properties. Select the auto-
detect setting. WARNING: This setting prevents the OmniBook from
automatically suspending after a period of inactivity if the CD-ROM drive is
present.
Serial and Infrared Communications Problems
For modem problems
• If a modem doesn’t work properly, in Windows Help use the modem
troubleshooter.
If the OmniBook stops responding after accessing a serial port
• If the OmniBook stops working, try pressing the blue power button to suspend
and turn on the OmniBook.
• Reset the OmniBook.
If an I/O card stops communicating properly
• It may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off. Exit and
restart the application.
If you have problems with infrared communications
• For infrared communications, an infrared driver must be installed and a BIOS
Setup setting must be enabled. See the Reference Guide and the drivers’
Readme files.
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• Check that only one application is using the infrared port.
• Make sure the infrared light path is not blocked.
Sound Problems
If sounds aren’t audible
• Check that the volume is not muted. Pressing Fn+F7 toggles muting on and off.
• Check the playback or recording sound levels, channels, and muting. See "To
adjust the speaker volume."
• Press Fn+UP-ARROW several times to make sure the volume isn’t set too low.
Display Problems
If the display works improperly
• Check whether the display resolution is set to its default setting, 1024 x 768
(XGA). Check this is in Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings.
• Try changing the display resolution to the standard VGA option.
If the screen is off or difficult to read
• Press Fn+F1 or Fn+F2 to adjust the display.
• If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to warm up.
• Press Fn+F5 in case the internal display was disabled. (Do this three times to
return to the state you started from.)
If the display scrolls when the pointer reaches the edge
• A high-resolution display setting is active. You can use a high-resolution external
display and turn off the OmniBook display by pressing Fn+F5, or you can choose
the default OmniBook display setting.
Power Problems
If you have power problems that interfere with turning on or starting the OmniBook,
see the troubleshooting chapter in the OmniBook Reference Guide, which came with
the OmniBook.
If the battery runs down too fast
• Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed under “To save battery
power”
• If the operating time has gotten shorter and the battery is more than a year or
two old, you may need a new battery.
If the OmniBook is beeping continuously
• Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter or insert a
secondary battery.
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If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on
• Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter or insert a
secondary battery.
If the OmniBook doesn’t suspend automatically
• If you have a connection to another computer, the OmniBook doesn’t suspend if
the connection is actively in use.
• Check the time-out settings in the BIOS Setup utility.
• If you have a CD-ROM drive connected, use Device Manager to view the CD-
ROM drive properties. If the auto-detect setting is active, it prevents the
OmniBook from automatically suspending after a period of inactivity while the
CD-ROM drive is present.
If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on
• Connect the ac adapter.
• Press the blue power button to try turning on the unit.
• Try adjusting the display.
• Reset the OmniBook.
If you get no response, remove the battery and ac adapter and press the system-
off button again—then install the battery or plug in the ac adapter and try
resetting again.
If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on with a fresh battery
• If the new battery is low, plug in the ac adapter.
If the OmniBook doesn’t suspend immediately
• If the OmniBook is performing an operation, it normally waits for the operation to
finish.
If the battery doesn’t charge or stops charging
• Check that the battery is fully installed and locked in place.
• Turn off the OmniBook, then check that the battery contacts are clean and 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 your OmniBook password doesn’t work
• To restore operation if you forget your password, you might need to return your
OmniBook computer to Hewlett-Packard for repair. You will also need your
proof-of-purchase. Call Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Support and
Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library.
Lockup Problems
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If you have problems that interfere with turning on or starting the OmniBook, see the
troubleshooting chapter in the OmniBook Reference Guide, which came with the
OmniBook.
If the OmniBook stops responding during startup
• Avoid moving the pointing device or an external mouse during startup.
If an application stops responding
• Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then stop the application.
• Reset the OmniBook.
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—A—
ac adapter
charging battery, 48
connecting, 10, 48
safety, 54
socket for, 9
status, 20
to port replicator, 40
ac power
when to use, 46
accessory module
inserting, 23
removing, 22
adjusting
brightness, 12
contrast, 12
volume, 28
Alt Gr, 18
audio
input, 38
line-in, 9
output, 38
audio system
adjusting, 28
connections, 38
microphone, 38
troubleshooting, 59
turning off, 28
volume, 28
auto adapter, 10
—B—
backup battery, 50
battery
backup, 50
brightness affects, 12
charge level, 46
charging, 48
charging time, 48
defective, 46
indicators, 46
life, 48
low, 46
low warning, 46
main, 8
operating time, 12, 48, 51
overheated, 46
recharging, 11
replacing, 49
safeguards, 42
safety, 54
saving power, 51
secondary, 50
secondary location, 8
status, 20, 46
status panel, 46
battery power, 46
beeping, 46, 47
BIOS Setup utility, 30, 51
blinking light, 49
boot disks, 45
brightness
adjusting, 12
—C—
CardBus, 24
cards
inserting, 24
removing, 26
troubleshooting, 58
CD-ROM drive
inserting CDs, 26
opening manually, 27
removing CDs, 26
status, 20
CD-ROM drive. See plug-in module, 22
CDs, 26
charging
starting, 48
status, 20, 46, 48
charging time, 11, 48
cleaning the computer, 54
clicking items, 13
COM
port, 9
connecting
ac adapter, 48
audio source, 38
external keyboard, 36
external monitor, 34
microphone, 38
mouse, 35
parallel device, 35
printer, 35
serial device, 35
speakers, 38
USB device, 38
contrast
adjusting, 12
Corporate Evaluator's Guide, 4
Ctrl+Alt+Del, 45
cursor (pointer), 13
cursor control, 18
—D—
data storage device status, 20
disconnecting
external keyboard or mouse, 37
disks (floppy), 23
display
activating, 34
54
adjusting, 12
external, 34
port, 9
properties, 34
scrolling, 15
troubleshooting, 59
docking, 40
docking port, 9
docking system, 40
documentation
Reference Guide, 56
dragging items, 13
drive
status, 20
drive A
booting from, 45
drive C
booting from, 45
drives
CD-ROM, 8
floppy, 8
troubleshooting, 58
—E—
external
floppy drive, connecting, 32
keyboard keypad, 19
keyboard, connecting, 36
keyboard, disconnecting, 37
monitor, connecting, 34
external keyboard
port, 9
extra battery, 50
—F—
F1 through F12, 18
fast infrared, 29
files
troubleshooting, 58
FIR
port, 9
using, 29
floppy drive
booting from, 45
external, 32
inserting disks, 23
location, 8
module, 8
rebooting from, 58
status, 20
floppy drive. See plug-in module, 22
Fn key
using, 16
volume control, 28
Fn+arrow, 28
Fn+F1, 12
Fn+F2, 12
Fn+F3, 12
Fn+F4, 12
Fn+F5, 34
Fn+F8, 19
Fn+F9, 19
function keys, 16, 18
—G—
getting help
information sources, 4
online manual, 4
—H—
hard-drive
location, 9
module, 9
headphones
connecting, 38
help
information sources, 4
online manual, 4
Windows, 31
Hibernate mode, 42
hot battery, 46
hot keys, 18
—I—
icons (status panel), 20
indicators (status panel), 20
infrared
communications, 29
port, 9, 29, 58
setting up, 29
installing
PC Cards, 24
instant-on, 42
—K—
Kensington lock, 9
keyboard
embedded keypad, 19
external, 36, 37
features, 16
keypad, 19
port, 9
status, 20
keyboard. See also external keyboard, 36
keypad
cursor control, 18
embedded, 19
external keyboard, 19
numeric, 18
keys
Windows 95, 16
55
—L—
—P—
latch, 8
learning Windows, 31
LED safety, 55
lid switch, 11, 43
lights, 10, 49
lock (Kensington)
connection, 9
lock-up, 45
lockup problems, 61
low battery
charging, 48
replacing, 49
warning, 46
LPT1 port, 9
—M—
maintenance
computer, 54
memory
amount, 57
troubleshooting, 57
microphone
line-in, 9
location, 7
modem
troubleshooting, 58
module bay, 8
monitor
disconnecting, 34
external, 34
mono plugs, 39
mouse
(PS/2) port, 9
PS/2, 36, 37
serial, 35
troubleshooting, 57
moving the pointer, 13
mute, 28
—N—
networks
at turn-off, 43
Num Lock, 18, 19, 20
numeric keypad, 18, 19
—O—
Off mode, 42
on/off button
action, 11
location, 7
online User’s Handbook, 4
open/close latch, 8
operating system, 4
parallel device
connecting, 35
parallel port
location, 9
password
clearing, 30
setting, 30
PC Cards
eject buttons, 9
inserting, 24
removing, 26
saving power, 51
slots, 9
slots for, 24, 26
status, 20
troubleshooting, 58
types, 24
PCMCIA, 24, 26
peripheral devices
connecting, 32
plug-in module
inserting, 23
removing, 22
pointer
customizing, 15
moving, 13
pointing device
configuring, 15
location, 13
troubleshooting, 57
using, 13
port replicator, 40
ports
ac, 40
locations, 9
power
button, 7, 11, 43
connecting, 10
connecting ac, 48
conserving, 51
indicator location, 7
modes, 42
on and off, 11
saving, 51
status, 46
suspending, 11
troubleshooting, 60
turning off, 42
power cord, 48
power light, 49
power management
introduction, 42
status, 20
printer
connecting, 35
problems, 57
PS/2
connection, 36, 37
56
mouse port, 9
—R—
rebooting
from drive C, 45
from floppy drive, 45
rebooting the computer, 45
recharging battery, 11, 48
Reference Guide, 4, 56
removing
battery, 49
PC Cards, 26
replacing battery, 49
reset, 45
reset button
location, 9
using, 45
restart, 45
restarting
from floppy drive, 45
—S—
safety information, 54
saving battery power, 51
scrolling
the display, 15
security
lock (Kensington), 9
selecting
items, 13
text, 13
serial device
connecting, 35
serial port
conserving power, 51
location, 9
troubleshooting, 58
service, 55
Setup utility, 30, 51
shift keys, 16
shifted characters, 18
shortcut keys, 18
shut down, 42
slow infrared, 29
sound
connections, 38
troubleshooting, 59
turning off, 28
volume, 28
Sound Blaster Pro, 28
speakers
connecting, 38
location, 7
Standby mode, 42
Start menu, 42
status panel
charge status, 48
indicators, 20
location, 7
power status, 46
stereo input, 38
stereo jacks, 9
stereo output, 39
stereo plugs, 39
support, 55
Suspend mode
definition of, 42
indicator, 20
light, 49
low battery, 47
suspending
power, 11
system
password, 30
status, 20
system disks, 45
system-off button, 9, 45
—T—
tapping items, 13
taskbar, 21
TFT displays, 12
time-out
settings, 51
TouchPad
configuring, 15
enhancements, 15
location, 7
settings, 15
troubleshooting, 57
tutorial, 15
using, 13
tour of Windows, 31
transporting the computer, 11
troubleshooting
display problems, 59
files and drives, 58
infrared problems, 58
lockup problems, 61
memory problems, 57
no response, 45
PC Cards, 58
pointing device, 57
power problems, 60
printing problems, 57
serial problems, 58
sound problems, 59
turning off
automatically, 47
manually, 11
power, 42
turning on, 11
typing numbers, 19
57
—U—
—W—
undocking, 41
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connecting, 38
port, 9
updates, 5
USB, 38
—V—
VGA output, 9
virtual scroll bar, 15
volume
adjusting, 28
muting, 28
warning (low battery), 46
website, 5
Windows
installing, 4
learning about, 31
Windows 95
keys, 16
taskbar, 21
—Z—
Zip drive, 8, 22
Zoomed Video, 24
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