HP OB4100 Service Manual

HP OmniBook 4100

Reference Guide

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HP Software Product License Agreement

Your HP OmniBook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read the
Software License Agreement before proceeding.

Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this
equipment. Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the
customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement.
Proceeding to operate the equipment indicates your acceptance of these terms
and conditions. If you do not agree with the terms of the License Agreement,
you must now either remove the software from your hard disk drive and destroy
the master diskettes, or return the complete computer and software for a full
refund.

Proceeding with configuration signifies your acceptance of the License Terms.
Unless otherwise stated below, this HP Software Product License Agreement

shall govern the use of all software that is provided to you, the customer, as part
of the HP computer product. It shall supersede any non-HP software license
terms that may be found online, or in any documentation or other materials
contained in the computer product packaging.

Operating System Software by Microsoft is licensed to you under the Microsoft

Note:

End User License Agreement (EULA) contained in the Microsoft documentation.
The following License Terms govern the use of the software:

Use.

Customer may use the software on any one computer. Customer may not
network the software or otherwise use it on more than one computer. Customer may
not reverse assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law.

Copies and Adaptations.

(a) for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is an essential step in
the use of the software with a computer so long as the copies and adaptations are
used in no other manner.

Ownership.

software, other than ownership of the physical media. Customer acknowledges and
agrees that the software is copyrighted and protected under the copyright laws.
Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software may have been developed by
a third party software supplier named in the copyright notices included with the
software, who shall be authorized to hold the Customer responsible for any
copyright infringement or violation of this Agreement.

Product Recovery CD-ROM.

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

Customer agrees that he/she does not have any title or ownership of the

Customer may make copies or adaptations of the software

If your computer was shipped with a product Recovery

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governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA).

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notice.

Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to

Updates And Upgrades.

updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a
separate support agreement.

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Customer may transfer rights in the software to a

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Customer agrees that the software does not include

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S.

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Contents

1. Introducing the OmniBook ............................... 1-9

Taking Inventory....................................... 1-11

Included in the OmniBook 4100 box ....................... 1-11

To buy OmniBook accessories ........................... 1-12

OmniBook features ................................... 1-13

Setting Up Windows .................................... 1-16

To set up the OmniBook ............................... 1-17

Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility............. 1-19

To run the BIOS Setup utility............................. 1-19

Configuring the OmniBook with TopTools ..................... 1-25

To install TopTools ................................... 1-25

To run TopTools ..................................... 1-25

To get more information about TopTools .................... 1-25

2. Operating the OmniBook ................................ 1-27

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook......................... 1-29

To start and stop the OmniBook .......................... 1-29

To reset the OmniBook ................................ 1-30

Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices........................ 1-31

To use the built-in pointing devices ........................ 1-32

To activate full touch pad capabilities ...................... 1-33

To activate full pointing stick capabilities.................... 1-34

To configure pointing devices............................ 1-35

Using the OmniBook Display .............................. 1-36

To adjust the display brightness .......................... 1-36

To extend the life of the display .......................... 1-36

Adjusting the Audio System ............................... 1-37

To adjust the volume manually ........................... 1-37

To adjust the volume in Windows ......................... 1-37

Using the OmniBook Keyboard............................. 1-38

To use the Fn hot keys ................................. 1-39

To use the Windows keys ............................... 1-40

To use the embedded keypad............................ 1-40

To use the ALT GR key................................. 1-41

Checking the Status of the OmniBook ........................ 1-42

To interpret the status lights ............................. 1-42

Protecting the OmniBook................................. 1-44

To set or change a password............................. 1-45

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To delete a password.................................. 1-46

To install McAfee VirusScan ............................. 1-46

To attach a security cable............................... 1-47

To set PC identification ................................ 1-48

To enable hard disk drive lock ........................... 1-48

3. Managing Battery Power................................. 1-49

Monitoring Battery Power................................. 1-51

To check the battery status.............................. 1-52

To respond to a low-battery warning ....................... 1-52

To recharge a battery.................................. 1-53

To replace the main battery ............................. 1-54

To install a second battery .............................. 1-56

Conserving Battery Power ................................ 1-57

To save battery power ................................. 1-57

To set time-outs...................................... 1-58

To get the most from your battery ......................... 1-59

4. Making Connections .................................... 1-61

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules ........................... 1-63

To replace a plug-in module............................. 1-64

To insert or eject a floppy disk ........................... 1-65

To insert or remove a CD ............................... 1-66

Connecting External Devices .............................. 1-67

To identify connectors for external devices................... 1-68

To connect an external monitor .......................... 1-69

To enable the built-in and external displays .................. 1-69

To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility ............. 1-69

To connect a parallel device............................. 1-70

To connect a serial device .............................. 1-70

To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse............... 1-71

To connect USB devices................................ 1-71

To connect audio devices .............................. 1-72

To make an infrared connection .......................... 1-73

Using PC Cards ........................................ 1-74

To insert and remove a PC Card .......................... 1-74

List of tested PC Cards ................................. 1-75

Using Docking Products.................................. 1-76

To install a docking tray................................ 1-76

To dock the OmniBook ................................ 1-77

To undock the OmniBook .............................. 1-78

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5. Expanding the OmniBook ................................ 1-79

Installing a Hard Disk Drive ............................... 1-81

To replace the hard disk drive............................ 1-81

To replace the hard disk drive holder ...................... 1-82

To create a Hibernate partition ........................... 1-84

Installing a RAM Expansion Module ......................... 1-85

To install a RAM expansion module ....................... 1-86

To remove a a RAM expansion module ..................... 1-87

6. Using the Recovery CD .................................. 1-89

Recovering a factory build ................................ 1-91

To recover the Windows 95 factory installation ................ 1-92

To recover the Windows NT factory installation ............... 1-93

Installing Retail Windows 95............................... 1-94

To install a retail version of Windows 95..................... 1-94

To install video support for retail Windows 95................. 1-96

To install audio support for retail Windows 95 ................ 1-97

To install PC Card support for retail Windows 95 ............... 1-98

To install infrared support for retail Windows 95 ............... 1-98

Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 ............................ 1-100

To install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0.................. 1-101

To install Service Pack 3 for retail Windows NT 4.0 ............. 1-102

To install video support for retail Windows NT 4.0 .............. 1-103

To install audio support for retail Windows NT 4.0.............. 1-104

To install APM for retail Windows NT 4.0 .................... 1-105

To install Card Executive 2.x for retail Windows NT 4.0 .......... 1-106

Recovering OmniBook Files ............................... 1-107

To install the online User’s Handbook ...................... 1-107

To replace a damaged Recovery CD........................ 1-107

To update the OmniBook BIOS ........................... 1-108

7. Troubleshooting ....................................... 1-109

Solving Problems ...................................... 1-111

Accessory Problems .................................. 1-111

Audio Problems ..................................... 1-112

Display Problems .................................... 1-113

Hard Disk Drive Problems .............................. 1-114

Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems .................... 1-115

Infrared Problems .................................... 1-116

Memory Problems.................................... 1-117

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems ............................ 1-117

Performance Problems ................................ 1-118

Power and Battery Problems............................. 1-119

Printing Problems .................................... 1-121

Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems......................... 1-122

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Startup Problems..................................... 1-123

Testing the Operation ................................... 1-124

To create a diagnostic floppy disk ......................... 1-124

To run the diagnostic test ............................... 1-125

8. Specifications and Regulatory Information ................... 1-127

Hardware Specifications ................................. 1-129

Software System Resources................................ 1-132

Safety Information...................................... 1-134

Regulatory Information .................................. 1-137

U.S.A. ............................................ 1-137

Canada ........................................... 1-138

Japan ............................................ 1-138

Europe............................................ 1-139

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Introducing the OmniBook

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Introducing the OmniBook

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 Reference Guide 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 Address or Number

Online

User’s Handbook

Online

OmniBook Notes

The introductory Microsoft
manual for Windows 95 or
Windows NT.

OmniBook website http://www.hp.com/omnibook

Corporate Evaluator’s Guide

HP Support Assist CD-ROM See the

This introduces the OmniBook and shows you the OmniBook basics.
It also contains troubleshooting information (Start, Programs,
OmniBook Library).

For late-breaking information available after the manuals were
completed, see OmniBook Notes (Start, Programs, OmniBook
Library).
This is shipped with your OmniBook and contains information about
using the standard features of Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.

(http://www2.hp.com/omnibook, European mirror)
The 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.

Support and Service

booklet for telephone numbers.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

Taking Inventory

The HP OmniBook 4100 represents a new category of HP notebook computers
featuring the latest mobile technologies available. It uses high-speed Intel Pentium
and Pentium II processors with MMX technology, large TFT displays, and
high-capacity hard drives.

This chapter describes

♦ What’s included in the OmniBook shipment.
♦ Available OmniBook accessories.
♦ Description of OmniBook features.

Included in the OmniBook 4100 box

• HP OmniBook 4100.

• Floppy disk drive (HP F1472A., installed).

• 24

• AC adapter (HP F1454A) and power cord.

• Lithium-ion battery (HP F1466A).

• Weight-saving module (installed).

• This OmniBook Reference Guide.

• Quick Start sheet.

• Support and Service booklet.

• Working in Comfort booklet.

• List of optional OmniBook accessories.

• OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows recovery,

• Microsoft Windows 95 manual and CD.

–or–
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 manual.

CD-ROM drive (HP F1474A).

x

operating system drivers and online User’s Handbook.

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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

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 (HP F1477A).

• Mini dock (HP F1452A).

• Port replicator (HP F1451A).

• Floppy disk drive (HP F1472A).

• 24x CD-ROM drive (HP F1474A).

• LS-120 drive (HP F1470A).

• DVD drive (HP F1465A). Available Fall 1998.

• Lithium-ion battery (HP F1466A).

You can install a second battery in the module bay.

• PC Cards.

• SmartCard.

• Auto / airline adapter (HP F1455A).

• OmniBook carrying case.

. As new accessories become available, you’ll find

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OmniBook features

OmniBook—Front View

Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

1. Keyboard status lights (left to right: caps lock, keypad lock, num lock).

2. Built-in microphone.

3. Blue power button.
Turns the OmniBook on and off.

4. Pointing stick (pointing device).

5. Touch pad (pointing device).

6. Built-in speakers.

7. Click buttons (two above and two below touch pad).

8. Main battery release latch.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

9. Mute button.

10. AC adapter jack.

11. Audio jacks (left to right): audio line-in, external microphone, audio line-out.

12. PC Card eject buttons (upper and lower PC Card slots).
Press once to pop out the button, and press again to eject the card.

13. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower).
Accepts two Type-II cards or one Type-III card.

14. Main status lights (left to right): power state, hard disk activity, charging status.

15. Latch to open and close the OmniBook.

OmniBook—Side View

16. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter).

17. Universal serial bus port (USB). Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB.

18. System-off button (to shut down the OmniBook).

19. Built-in speakers.

20. Module release latch.

21. Plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, LS-120

drive, DVD drive, or a second battery.

22. Battery bay.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

OmniBook—Back View

23. 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.

24. Kensington lock slot (security connector).

25. Parallel port (LPT1).
Use this port for a parallel printer, other parallel device, or to connect the floppy

disk drive externally.

26. Serial port (COM1).
Use this port for a serial mouse, a modem, a serial printer, or other serial device.

27. External monitor port.

28. Docking port.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Setting Up Windows

Setting Up Windows

The OmniBook has either Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 factory-installed on the
hard disk drive. When your OmniBook starts up the first time, it takes you through a
series of setup screens, including installation of the operating system.

This section describes how to set up the OmniBook with the factory-installed
Windows operating system.

♦ Setting up the OmniBook for the first time.

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To set up the OmniBook

Introducing the OmniBook

Setting Up Windows

CAUTION

Hint

Use only the HP adapter model F1454A with this product. Using any other ac
adapter could damage the OmniBook and may void your warranty. Refer to the
warranty statement for your product.

1. Remove the “weight-saving” module.
Slide the release latch forward, then push it back as far as it will go.

You can use the weight-saving module in place of your CD-ROM or floppy disk drive
to lighten the OmniBook.

2. Insert the OmniBook’s main battery.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Setting Up Windows

3. Plug in the ac adapter, then connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook’s right

side, as shown. The OmniBook battery starts charging.

4. Press the blue power button. The Windows 95 or Windows NT Setup program

starts automatically.

5. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.
During setup, you will be prompted to accept the License Agreement and enter

the Product ID (printed on the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft
Windows manual). 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.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility

Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS
Setup Utility

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu-driven utility that
enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of
your OmniBook to your individual work needs.

The settings made in the BIOS Setup utility generally control the hardware and
consequently have a fundamental effect on how the OmniBook operates.

This section describes the BIOS Setup utility menus and options in detail.

To run the BIOS Setup utility

1. Close all applications, then shut down Windows and restart the OmniBook.

2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

3. The pointing devices are not active in the BIOS Setup utility. Press the RIGHT

and LEFT arrow keys to move among menus. Press the DOWN and UP arrow
keys to move among parameters in a menu. Press F5 or F6 to move through
values for the current parameter or press ENTER to change a setting. See the
tables below for more information.

4. After you select the options you want, press F10 or use the Exit menu to exit the

BIOS Setup utility.

If the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot, the system

prompts you to run BIOS Setup, and the conflicting settings are marked.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility

Main Menu Default

Language Sets the language for this utility and for BIOS

messages.

BIOS Revision Shows the current BIOS version. Detected

System Time Sets the time using 24-hour format. Values

set take effect immediately.

System Date Sets the date using dd/mm/yy format (except

English, which is mm/dd/yy format).

Floppy Drive Sets the floppy drive type. Floppy disk drive

Hard Disk Sets the hard disk drive type and various

parameters.

Quiet Boot When enabled, hides summary of

power-on self-test and messages during
boot.

Video Display Device* Sets whether the built-in display

automatically switches to an external display
if one is detected.

System Memory Shows the system memory size. 640KB

Same as
operating system.

automatically.

type detected and
set automatically.

Hard disk drive
detected and set
automatically.

Enabled

Auto

Extended Memory Shows the extended memory size. Detected

automatically.

* Setting Video Display Device to Both will prevent the OmniBook from suspending when you

close the lid.

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Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility

System Devices Menu Default

Internal Pointing Devices Enables one or both built-in PS/2 devices. Both
External Fn Key Sets whether left-CTRL + left-ALT on an

external keyboard is interpreted as the Fn key.

IDE Controller Enables the primary (hard drive) and secondary

(optional CD-ROM drive) controllers.
FDD Controller Enables the floppy drive. Enabled
Serial Port Sets how the serial port is configured by the

BIOS (specified or automatic).
Base I/O address Sets the I/O address and interrupt. 3F8h, IRQ4
Infrared Port Sets how the infrared port is configured by the

BIOS (specified or automatic).
Mode Sets the hardware to support SIR (Standard IR),

ASK IR (amplitude shift keyed IR), or FIR (Fast IR)

infrared communications. (Driver installation

required.)
Base I/O address Sets the I/O address and interrupt. 2F8h, IRQ3
DMA channel For Fast Ir mode, sets the DMA channel. DMA3
Parallel Port Sets how the parallel port is configured by the

BIOS (specified or automatic).
Mode Sets the port to normal, bi-directional, EPP, or

ECP.

Enabled

Both

Enabled

Disabled

SIR

Enabled

ECP

Base I/O address Sets the I/O address. 378h
Interrupt Sets the interrupt. IRQ7
DMA channel For ECP mode, sets the DMA channel. DMA3
Audio Sets how the audio system is configured by the

BIOS (specified or automatic).
SB I/O address Sets the Sound Blaster I/O address. 220h
WSS I/O address Sets the Windows Sound System I/O address. 530h
AdLib I/O address Sets the AdLib synthesizer I/O address. 388h
Interrupt Sets the interrupt. IRQ5

Enabled

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Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility

1st DMA channel Sets the DMA channel for playback. DMA1
2nd DMA channel Sets the DMA channel for recording. DMA0

Security Menu Default

User Password Is Shows if a user password is set. Clear
Administrator Password Is Shows if an administrator password is set. Clear
Set User Password Press ENTER to set, change, or clear user

password. Password length can be no longer

than 8 characters, 0-9, A-Z.
Set Administrator Password Press ENTER to set, change, or clear

administrator password. This password protects

BIOS Setup settings.
Boot Sets whether a user password is required when

the computer boots.
Resume* Sets whether a user password is required when

resuming from a suspended state.

Undock* Sets whether a user password is required when

undocking the OmniBook.

Hard Disk Drive Lock Encodes the current user password (or

administrator password if that is the only

password set), on the hard disk drive.
Floppy Boot Sets whether the floppy drive is a boot device. Enabled
* Resume and Undock options are available only if Boot option is enabled.

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility

Power Menu Default

Power Management Mode Disables time-outs, selects a combination of

time-outs, or allows customized time-outs.
Smart CPU Mode Enables automatic CPU power savings. Absence

of keyboard, mouse, and hard disk activity could

cause slower CPU response.
Standby Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after which the

computer goes from On to Standby power mode.
Suspend Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after which the

computer goes from Standby to Suspend power

mode. (Skips Standby mode if that time-out is

disabled.)
Hibernate Time-out Sets whether the computer goes from Suspend

to Hibernate power mode after the indicated

period of inactivity. (Skips Suspend mode if that

time-out is disabled.)
Hard Disk Time-out Sets the period of hard disk inactivity after

which the hard disk stops spinning.
Time-out on AC Sets whether power management time-outs

occur while the ac adapter is connected.
Power Button Mode Sets the action of the blue power button when

pressed for less than 4 seconds.
Resume on Modem Ring Sets whether the system resumes from Suspend

if a ring signal is received.

Max Power
Savings

Off

2 minutes

4 minutes

4 hours

2 minutes

Disabled

Suspend

Enabled

Resume on Time of Day Sets whether the system resumes from Suspend

at a defined time of day.
Resume Time Sets the 24-hour time when the system resumes

from Suspend if enabled.
Auto Suspend on Undock Sets whether the OmniBook suspends after

undocking.

Disabled

When Lid
Closed

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility

Boot Menu Default

Diskette Drive
Hard Drive
CD-ROM Drive

Exit Menu

Save Changes and Exit Saves Setup changes, exits, and reboots.
Discard Changes and Exit Discards Setup changes since last save, exits,

Get Default Values Restores default settings, stays in Setup. Does

Load Previous Values Discards Setup changes since last save, stays

Save Changes Saves Setup changes, and stays in Setup.

Shows the order of boot devices. Move the

entries to change the order.

and reboots. Does not affect Security, date, or

time changes.

not affect Security, date, or time changes.

in Setup. Does not affect Security, date, or

time changes.

Security settings are saved when changed.

1. Diskette drive

2. Hard drive

3. CD-ROM drive

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with TopTools

Configuring the OmniBook with TopTools

HP TopTools is for network managers and administrators with responsibilities for
computer system management. It offers configuration and security options that allow
you to check what hardware and software components are installed on your
computer and how well they are working. This section describes how to

♦ Install and run TopTools.
♦ Get more information about TopTools.

To install TopTools

The TopTools package is included with the OmniBook, but you must install it before
you can use it. On Windows NT systems, you will need administrator privileges to
install TopTools software.

1. Start Windows, if it is not already running.

2. Click Start, Programs, HP DMI, Setup.

To run TopTools

TopTools may be run locally on a PC or remotely by a network administrator.

• To run TopTools locally, click Start, Programs, HP DMI, HP TopTools.

To get more information about TopTools

For information on manageable HP PCs, HP TopTools, DMI, and how they lower
PC operating costs, see the HP website at

http://www.hp.com/toptools

.

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2

Operating the OmniBook

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Operating the OmniBook

This chapter introduces the OmniBook and helps you get familiar with basic
operation, including

♦ Starting and stopping the OmniBook.
♦ Using the OmniBook pointing devices.
♦ Managing pointing devices.
♦ Using the OmniBook display.
♦ Adjusting the audio system.
♦ Using the OmniBook keyboard.
♦ Checking the status of the OmniBook.
♦ Protecting 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

start-up time.

To start and stop the OmniBook

When you The OmniBook enters To exit this mode

Press Fn+S

–or–
allow time-out.

Press blue power button
–or–
click Start, Suspend**
–or–
close the lid***
–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.

* A plug-and-play operating system, such as Windows 95, 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.

** Windows 95 only.

*** If you set the Video Display Device to Both (in BIOS Setup), the OmniBook will not suspend when you close the lid.

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
(“Instant-On“).

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. Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the recess on the right side of the

OmniBook, as shown.

–or, if this fails–

Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down.

3. After the computer shuts down, press the blue power button to turn it on.

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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.
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. 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.

This section describes how to

• Use the built-in pointing devices.

• Activate full touch pad capabilities.

• Activate full pointing stick capabilities.

• Configure pointing devices.

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.

Pointing stick.

2.

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.

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.

• 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.

With your index finger, press the pointing stick in the direction

Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you

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Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices

To activate full touch pad capabilities

The built-in pointing stick driver supports only basic touch pad features. To activate
full touch pad capabilities, you have to

• Select a new mouse driver and remove the pointing stick driver.

• Disable the pointing stick.

• Install touch pad support.

Select a new mouse driver and remove the pointing stick driver

1. From the Start menu, click Settings, Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs and remove IBM TrackPoint Support.

3. Double-click Mouse, then click General.

4. Click Change and then select Show All Devices.

5. Under Manufacturers, click Standard Mouse Types.

6. Under Models, change the mouse type to Standard PS/2 Port Mouse, then click

OK.

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

For Windows 95.

•

For Windows NT

•

Run C:\Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Touchpad\Setup.exe.
. Run C:\Omnibook\Drivers\Nt40\Touchpad\Install.exe.

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Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices

To activate full pointing stick capabilities

If you have activated full touch pad capabilities, you can use this procedure to

switch back to full pointing stick capabilities. You’ll need to do the following:

• Remove the touch pad driver (Windows 95 only).

• Enable the pointing stick.

• Install pointing stick support.

Remove the touch pad driver (Windows 95 only)

• From Control Panel, click Add/Remove Program and remove touch pad

support.

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 change the mouse type--click

Have Disk and point to the directory listed below and select PS/2 TrackPoint.

For Windows 95

c:\omnibook\drivers\win95\trackpnt.

For Windows NT 4.0

c:\omnibook\drivers\nt40\trackpnt.

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Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices

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.

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Operating the OmniBook

Using the OmniBook Display

Using the OmniBook Display

This section describes

♦ How to adjust the display brightness.
♦ How to extend the life of the 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.

To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest
comfortable setting, so that the internal light uses less power.

To extend the life of the display

Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the
OmniBook display.

• Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F1). If you are using an

external keyboard, Fn = CTRL+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.

• 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 not in use.

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Adjusting the Audio System

Adjusting the Audio System

The OmniBook supports Sound Blaster Pro-compatible sound and the Microsoft
Windows Sound System. This section describes

• How to adjust the volume manually.

• How to adjust the volume in Windows.

To adjust the volume manually

• To increase the volume, press Fn+UP-ARROW.

• To decrease the volume, press Fn+DOWN-ARROW.

• To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, press

the mute button on the right side of the OmniBook.

To adjust the volume in Windows

1. Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar.

2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume.

3. To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, click

Mute.

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Using the OmniBook Keyboard

Using the OmniBook Keyboard

WARNING

Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see the
in Comfort

document shipped with your OmniBook, or visit our ergonomics

Working

website, http://www.hp.com/ergo.

This section describes the OmniBook’s keyboard features, including how to

♦ Use the Fn hot keys.
♦ Use the Windows keys.
♦ Use the embedded keypad.
♦ Use the ALT GR key on a non-US keyboard.

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Using the OmniBook Keyboard

To use the Fn hot keys

The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a
shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. The OmniBook
keyboard shows the Fn hot keys labeled in gray.

Pressing these keys Does this

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 + F8 Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external

keyboard. If Num Lock is on, then the numeric functions are active;

otherwise, cursor control is active.
Fn + F12 Enters Hibernate mode.
Fn + S Enters Standby mode.
Fn + R Enters Suspend mode
Fn + ScrLk Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn + UP ARROW Increases the volume.
Fn + DOWN ARROW Decrease the volume.

Hint

If you are using an external keyboard, the Fn key = CTRL+ALT.

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Using the OmniBook Keyboard

To use the Windows keys

There are two Windows keys on the keyboard.

The one next to the Fn key brings up the Windows Start menu.

The one at the top center of the keyboard brings up the shortcut menu
for the current application. This is the same menu that appears when
you click the right mouse button while pointing at the application.

To use the embedded keypad

When the embedded keypad on the OmniBook’s built-in keyboard is active, two
options are possible.

Num Lock on

Num Lock off

To interpret the keyboard status lights that show the status of Num Lock and the
embedded keypad, go to page 1-42.

1. Press NmLk to turn Num Lock on or off.

2. Press Fn+F8 to turn on the embedded keypad.
–or–
To temporarily turn on the embedded keypad, hold Fn while typing a key.

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Keys change to the numeric or arithmetic designations printed in
light gray on the keyboard.

Keys change to cursor control keys.

Operating the OmniBook

Using the OmniBook Keyboard

To use the ALT GR key

Non-U.S. keyboards have an ALT GR key to the right of the spacebar. This is a shift
key providing access to certain keyboard characters.

• For a character in the lower-right corner of a key, press and hold ALT GR to type

the character.

• For a character in the upper-right corner of a key, press and hold SHIFT and

ALT GR to type the character.

Shift

Unshifted

ALT GR

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Operating the OmniBook

Checking the Status of the OmniBook

Checking the Status of the OmniBook

This section describes how to interpret the status lights.

To interpret the status lights

The OmniBook has status lights that report power status and drive activity. When the
floppy disk drive is installed in the module bay, the following lights are present on
the front of the OmniBook.

1. Floppy disk drive light.

• Steady green light. Floppy disk is being read from or written to.

2. Power status light.

• Steady green light. OmniBook is on.

• Steady amber light. OmniBook is in Standby or Suspend mode.

• No light. OmniBook is in Off or Hibernate mode.

• Alternating green and amber light. OmniBook failed when resuming.

3. Hard disk drive activity light.

• Steady green light. OmniBook is accessing the hard disk drive.

4. Charging status light.

• Steady green light. AC adapter connected, battery full.

• Blinking green light. AC adapter connected, battery charging.

• No light. AC adapter not connected.

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Checking the Status of the OmniBook

Keyboard Status Lights

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.

Battery status

In addition, the battery module has five lights that indicate its charge level. To view
the lights, you have to remove the battery and press the pad on the back next to the
connector. The number of lights that turn on indicates the charge.

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Protecting the OmniBook

Protecting the OmniBook

Your OmniBook provides several ways for you to identify and protect your
computer. This section describes how to

• Set or change a password.

• Delete a password.

• Attach a security cable.

• Install McAfee VirusScan.

• Set unique PC identification.

• Enable drive lock protection.

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Protecting the OmniBook

To set or change a password

The OmniBook provides two levels of password protection—user password
protection and administrator password protection. You cannot set the user password
until you set an administrator password.

If password protection is set, then you will be prompted to enter a password
whenever you reset or turn on the computer (depending on your setting). You
cannot use the computer until you enter the correct password.

To set, change, or delete password protection for this OmniBook, use the BIOS Setup
utility.

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 Security menu.

4. Select Set Administrator Password, then press ENTER.

5. Type the new password, then press ENTER. The password can contain up to
eight alphanumeric characters, and it is not case-sensitive.

6. Type the password again to confirm, then press ENTER.

7. Under Password Required To, choose when the password will be required.

• Select Boot to require password when booting the OmniBook.

• Select Resume to require password when resuming from Suspend.

• Select Undock to require password when undocking the OmniBook.

8. If desired, repeat this procedure for Set User Password.

9. Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility.

Note

If you forget a password, call Customer Support at the number listed in the Support
and Service booklet to determine the proper removal procedure.

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Protecting the OmniBook

To delete a password

If you delete an administrator password, the OmniBook automatically deletes the
user password as well.

1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.

2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

3. Select the Security menu.

4. Select Set Administrator Password, then press ENTER.

5. Type the current password, then press ENTER.

6. Press ENTER at the Enter New Password prompt.

7. Press ENTER at the Confirm New Password prompt.

8. Press Continue.

9. Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility.

To install McAfee VirusScan

The OmniBook comes equipped with McAfee VirusScan, which currently detects
over 13,500 viruses. As an HP OmniBook owner, you are entitled to 90 days free
support from McAfee and one free upgrade to VirusScan. For details, click Start,
Programs, McAfee VirusScan, Readme.

Before you can use VirusScan, you need to install it.

1. From the Start menu, click Programs, McAfee VirusScan, Setup.

2. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

Once installed, you can get detailed online instructions under VirusScan Help. (Click
Start, Programs, McAfee VirusScan, VirusScan, Help.)

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Operating the OmniBook

Protecting the OmniBook

To attach a security cable

Your OmniBook has a built-in connector that allows you to secure the OmniBook
with a cable. The Kensington MicroSaver lock system works with this connector and
is available at many computer stores.

1. Wrap the cable around a stationary object, such as a table leg.

2. Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object—make sure it

can’t slip off

3. Insert the lock into one of the OmniBook security connectors and release the
key. Store the key in a safe place away from the OmniBook.

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Protecting the OmniBook

To set PC identification

You must have administrator password authority to set a PC identification number.

1. If you have not already installed HP TopTools, do so now (page 1-25).

2. Click Start, then click HP TopTools.

3. Click Tools, then click Protect Tools.

4. Type your administrator password.

5. Click Security.

6. In the “Tattooing String” box, type the unique set of characters which will

identify your PC.

You can type up to 80 characters including spaces and special characters. Do

not press ENTER when typing. The string wraps automatically.

CAUTION

To enable hard disk drive lock

Hard disk drive lock helps you keep your information secure.

When you enable hard disk drive lock, the current user password (or
administrator password if that is the only password set) is encoded on the hard
disk drive.

If you move the hard disk drive to another OmniBook, you can't access the drive
until you set the user (or administrator) password to match the drive's password

After you match the drive's password, you can change the OmniBook (and
drive) password. If you forget the password, you cannot recover your data.

1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.

2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

3. From the Security menu, enable Password Required To Boot.

4. From the Security menu, enable Hard Disk Drive Lock.

5. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

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Managing Battery Power

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Managing Battery Power

The OmniBook conserves power by using Advanced Power Management (APM),
software that controls battery charging and power drain.

If you re using Windows 95
If you re using Windows NT 4.0

instructions).
The OmniBook provides several safeguards so you won’t be surprised by a

dead-battery condition, including the following:

♦ Built-in warnings are displayed for low-battery conditions.
♦ The OmniBook automatically turns off when the battery charge gets too

low—your session continues when you start recharging the battery or insert
a fresh battery.

♦ Data on any of the drives is not affected by a low battery—unless the battery

runs down completely while writing unsaved data to the drive.

, APM is preinstalled on the OmniBook.

, you’ll need to install APM (see page 1-105 for

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Monitoring Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

The primary source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery pack. You
can use the ac adapter to recharge the battery—or to run on ac power to preserve

the battery. You can also install a second battery in the plug-in module bay for
increased battery time.

Important

Running external connections is a power-intensive operation that significantly
shortens the length of a battery session. Whenever possible, connect the ac adapter
when using external connections.

In addition to the replaceable battery, there is a permanent, internal backup battery,
which recharges whenever the OmniBook is on or connected to ac. It maintains
certain internal settings, such as the clock.

This section describes how to

♦ Check the battery status.
♦ Respond to a low-battery warning.
♦ Recharge a battery (primary or secondary).
♦ Replace the primary battery.
♦ Install a second battery.

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Monitoring Battery Power

To check the battery status

From the Windows Taskbar

• Move the pointer onto the power icon at the right end of the taskbar. If you are

using Windows NT 4.0, you’ll need to install Advanced Power Management to
display the power icon (see page 1-105). The approximate battery charge is
displayed as a percentage or in hours.

• Double-click the power icon on the taskbar to open the Battery Meter window.

From Windows

• Click My Computer, Control Panel, Power. This provides access to all options
associated with reporting of power information by Windows.

On the Battery

• While the battery is out of the computer, press the button on the rear of the
battery. The lights show the approximate charge level—each light representing
20% of a full charge.

To respond to a low-battery warning

When battery power is critically low, you are alerted by one or more of the following:

• The computer emits a warning beep. This reminds you to save your work.

• If the OmniBook has been off, you will not be able to turn it on.

The OmniBook automatically hibernates to preserve your current session. (If
Hibernate is disabled in the BIOS Setup utility, then your data is not protected.)
However, unsaved data could be affected if the battery runs down completely while
writing data to the drive. You won’t be able to restart until you restore power by one
of the following actions:

• Plug in the ac adapter.

• Replace the main battery with one that is charged.

• Install a charged second battery in the plug-in module bay.

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To recharge a battery

Managing Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

CAUTION

The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it s plugged into an ac
outlet. The OmniBook is normally warm while it
briefcase or other confined space as this may cause the battery to overheat.

1. Connect the power cord to the ac adapter, then plug the cord into an ac outlet.
The indicator light on the ac adapter shines when the adapter is on. If the ac
adapter does not light, make sure that cord is not damaged.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook’s right side, as shown.

s charging. Don t charge it in a

Charging time

Charging the battery takes about 1.5 hours to fully charge.

Battery life

When the computer is in use, typical battery life can last up to 3 hours, depending on
your level of use and your power management settings (see page 1-23).

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Monitoring Battery Power

Optimum Charging

To get the longest battery operating time, continue charging until the OmniBook
battery is fully charged. The battery charging light stops blinking only when the
battery is actually full. You can continue working while the battery is charging.

To replace the main battery

WARNING

CAUTION

Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or
explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly. For more information about battery safety,
see page 1-135.

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 second

battery is installed.

1.

Important

2. Plug in the ac adapter.

–or–

From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook.

3. Slide the battery bay release latch forward as far as it will go.

4. Gently pull the release latch back until the battery pops out.

. Save your work.

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Monitoring Battery Power

5. Grasp the underside of the battery firmly and pull out.

6. With the latch in the open position, slide the charged battery into the OmniBook
until it is flush with the unit.

7. Close the battery bay release latch.

The battery module fits into either the module bay or the battery bay.

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Monitoring Battery Power

To install a second battery

The OmniBook’s plug-in module bay accepts a second battery. See page 1-64 for
more information about plug-in modules.

1. Click the Start button and select Shut Down (this is not necessary if you are
removing a battery from the plug-in module bay and inserting another battery).

2. Slide the module release latch forward as far as it will go.

3. Gently move the release latch back until the module pops out.

4. Grasp the underside of the module firmly, and pull out.

5. With the latch in the open position, slide the battery into the OmniBook until
flush with the unit.

6. Close the module release latch.

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Conserving Battery Power

Conserving Battery Power

The OmniBook uses Advanced Power Management (APM) to conserve battery
power. You can take steps to optimize your battery operating time. This section
describes how to

♦ Save battery power.
♦ Set time-outs.
♦ Handle and store the battery safely.
♦ Get the most from your battery.

To save battery power

Follow these suggestions to conserve battery power.

• Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using the floppy disk drive, the CD-ROM
drive, or any external connections.

• Put the OmniBook in Suspend mode whenever you are not using it for a short
while: close the lid, or press the blue power button for approximately 1 second,
or select Start menu, Suspend.

• Put the OmniBook in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current
session, but will not be using the computer for several hours or more (Fn+F12).

• Shut down the OmniBook whenever you will not be using it for several hours or
more. Click Start, Shut Down. The current session is not saved.

• Turn the brightness of the display down to the lowest comfortable level. This
reduces the backlight power and extends the life of your OmniBook display.

• Set the automatic time-out settings to emphasize saving power (page 1-58).

• If you work with an application that uses the serial port or a PC Card, exit the

application when you are done using it.

• If you have an I/O PC Card—that is, a PC Card having an external connection,
such as a modem or network card—remove it when you are not using it. Some
I/O cards use significant power, even while they’re inactive.

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Conserving Battery Power

To set time-outs

The BIOS Setup utility includes settings for automatic time-outs at specified periods
of inactivity. There are four different time-outs for different levels of power and
conservation.

1. From the Start menu, shut down then restart the OmniBook.

2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Active keys
are described along the bottom of the screen. (The touch pad does not work in
Setup.) Help information for the highlighted item appears in the right-hand
sidebar in the display.

3. Select the Power menu.

4. Select Power Management Mode. (Press the spacebar, F5, or F6 to pick an
option other than Disabled.)

Maximum Power Savings

savings (relatively short time-outs).

Maximum Performance

some power conservation (relatively long time-outs).

Customized

Time-out, Suspend Time-out, Hibernate Time-out, and Hard Disk Time-out. For
definitions of these power modes, see page 1-29.

5. Optional. Choose a setting for Time-Out On AC. If you want the time-outs to
occur even when the OmniBook is connected to ac power, choose Enabled. To
prevent time-outs while the OmniBook is plugged in, choose Disabled (default
setting).

6. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

: You determine each setting for Smart CPU Mode, Standby

: The time-out settings are defined for best power

: The time-out settings are set for fast performance with

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Conserving Battery Power

To get the most from your battery

The following are some further suggestions for the best management of your
OmniBook batteries.

• Do not leave batteries unused for long periods of time. If you have more than
one, rotate them.

• If you normally use ac power, make a practice of at least once a week using the
battery as your power source.

• Unplug the ac adapter when the computer is not in use.

• To preserve the life of your battery, be sure to charge the battery regularly.

• For long-term storage, the battery must be charged at 20-50% to save capacity

loss by self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of battery performance. In a
discharged condition, the battery voltage decreases faster. Storage in a 100%
charged condition can cause higher self-discharge and deterioration of
discharge capacity—even after recharging—compared to storage in a 20-50%

charged condition.

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Making Connections

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Making Connections

This chapter describes procedures to expand the capabilities of your OmniBook,
including

♦ Using OmniBook plug-in modules.
♦ Connecting external devices.
♦ Using PC Cards.
♦ Using docking products.

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Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

The plug-in module bay can hold a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, an LS-120 drive,
a DVD drive, a second battery, or a weight-saving module. This documentation
describes the modules that shipped with the OmniBook—the floppy disk drive and

CD-ROM drive. If you’ve purchased other accessory modules, refer to the accessory
documentation that accompanied them for instructions.

This section describes how to

♦ Replace a plug-in module.
♦ Insert or eject a floppy disk.
♦ Insert or remove a CD.

Hint

The floppy drive module can also be connected externally via the parallel port. If
you want to do this, you’ll need to order the external floppy cable (HP F1473A). You
can order this online at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. This connector cannot be
used with other modules, even though the connectors fit.

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Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

To replace a plug-in module

Important

If you are inserting or removing a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, LS-120 drive, or
DVD drive, shut down the OmniBook.

1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. (This is not necessary if you are
removing a battery from the plug-in module bay and inserting another battery.)

2. Slide the module release latch forward as far as it will go.

3. Gently move the release latch back until the module pops out.

4. Grasp the underside of the module firmly, and pull out.

5. With the latch in the open position, slide the new plug-in module into the
OmniBook until flush with the unit.

6. Close the module release latch.

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To insert or eject a floppy disk

Making Connections

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

CAUTION

Do not insert or remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading or
writing data. Otherwise, you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop
responding.

1. Hold the disk with its face up, then slide it into the floppy disk drive slot until it
clicks into place.

2. To remove the floppy disk, press the eject button on the front of the drive.

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Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

To insert or remove a CD

CAUTION

Do not insert or remove a CD while the OmniBook is actively reading data.
Otherwise, the OmniBook could stop responding and you could lose data.

1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM drive. If you are using this drive for
the first time, be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert.

2. Place the CD into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down to seat the
CD on the spindle–or–remove the CD.

3. Slide the CD-ROM tray back into the module to close it.

If you lose power to the OmniBook, or if you have removed the CD-ROM module
from the OmniBook, you can manually open the CD-ROM drive to remove a CD.

Note

• Insert a straightened paper clip into the recessed hole on the front of the
CD-ROM drive, as shown above.

Your OmniBook has been configured at the factory to disable CD Auto Insert
notification. This allows your system to suspend on time-out. However, you may
notice that Windows 95 may not automatically detect the insertion of a CD.

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Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Devices

You can expand the OmniBook’s capabilities by connecting other devices.

Note

Before you connect any device, check the documentation that came with the
equipment to see if you need to make any settings or adjustments to the equipment
before using it. This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so
that it will operate properly with the OmniBook and the software you plan to use.

This section describes how to

♦ Identify connectors for external devices.
♦ Connect an external monitor.
♦ Enable the built-in and external displays.
♦ Change display settings.
♦ Connect a parallel or serial device.
♦ Connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.
♦ Connect a universal serial bus (USB) devices.
♦ Connect audio devices.
♦ Make an infrared connection.

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Connecting External Devices

To identify connectors for external devices

The following graphic describes the available connectors for external devices. Refer
to it, if necessary, when following the procedures in this section.

1. 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.

2. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
Parallel port (LPT1).

3.

Use this port for a parallel printer, other parallel device, or to connect the floppy

disk drive externally.

4. Serial port (COM1).

Use this port for a serial mouse, a modem, a serial printer, or other serial device.

5. External monitor port.

6. Docking port.

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Connecting External Devices

To connect an external monitor

You can connect a VGA, SVGA, XGA, or an SXGA monitor to your OmniBook. The

OmniBook’s internal display supports standard XGA mode (1024 by 768 pixels).

1. Press the blue power button for one second to suspend the OmniBook.

2. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor, then to the VGA port on the back of
the OmniBook.

3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on.

4. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook.

5. If the external monitor has a different resolution from the internal display, adjust
the display properties (My Computer, Control Panel, Display, Settings).

To enable the built-in and external displays

• For a temporary change, press Fn+F5 to cycle through the display options
(Internal, External, Both).

--or--

For a permanent change, change the settings in the BIOS Setup utility (see the

following topic).

To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility

1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.

2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

3. From the Main menu, use the down arrow to highlight Video Display Device.

4. Press ENTER to view choices.

5. Select Auto (automatically detects external monitor) or Both.

6. Press F10 to save settings and exit Setup.

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Connecting External Devices

To connect a parallel device

The parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for
connecting a printers. These include dot-matrix, ink-jet, and laser printers. The
parallel port supports both EPP and ECP capabilities (if selected in BIOS Setup).

The OmniBook has one parallel port. Its address and properties can be set in the
BIOS Setup utility.

• Connect the parallel printer cable or other parallel cable to the parallel port.

To connect a serial device

The OmniBook’s serial port uses a standard 9-pin serial port. Serial connections
typically are to external modems and fax modems. The OmniBook has one serial
port. Its address can be set in the BIOS Setup utility.

1. Connect the serial cable to the serial port.

2. From the Start menu, click Settings, Control Panel.

3. Double-click Mouse, then click General.

4. Click Change and then select Show All Devices.

5. Under Manufacturers, click Standard Mouse Types.

6. Under Models, change the mouse type to Standard Serial Mouse, then click OK.

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Connecting External Devices

To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse

The 6-pin PS/2 port allows you to attach an external keyboard or a PS/2-compatible
mouse to the OmniBook.

1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook.

2. Plug the mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the PS/2 port on the OmniBook

• To connect both a mouse and keyboard, use the HP F1469A Y adapter.

• To connect a device that has a PC-type jack, first connect its cable to an

adapter cable with a PS/2 jack.

3. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook.

To connect USB devices

Note

Note

Windows NT 4.0 does not support universal serial bus (USB) devices.
Windows 95 A (OSR1) does not support universal serial bus (USB) devices.

Universal serial bus (USB) provides a bi-directional serial interface for adding
peripheral devices such as game controllers, serial and parallel ports, and scanners
on a single bus. The OmniBook provides one USB port; the OmniBook docking
products provide two USB ports.

• Attach the USB cable to the USB port. Windows 95 automatically recognizes the
USB device. Some USB devices can be connected to the OmniBook in series
with other USB devices—this is called a “daisy-chain” connection.

If you have problems making this connection, contact the vendor of
the peripheral device, as well as the HP website, for the latest versions of the USB
drivers. The USB technology is dynamic and continues to develop.

If the device is not recognized, you may need to install a driver. Contact your device
vendor.

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Connecting External Devices

To connect audio devices

There is a built-in microphone located just below the OmniBook display. You can
use it to record voice, sound, and music. You can also plug in a stereo input source,
(such as a CD player), an external microphone, external speakers or headphones.

CAUTION

Note

The audio jacks are three-terminal stereo jacks. They are not compatible with
two-terminal mono plugs. Connecting a mono plug into the speaker-out jack
may damage the OmniBook.

• Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port.

• When you plug a device into the microphone-in port, the built-in microphone

automatically turns off.

• When you plug a device into the speaker-out port, the built-in speakers
automatically turn off.

• Do not leave your headphones plugged in when rebooting the OmniBook as the
PC speaker can be loud.

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To make an infrared connection

Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

Note

Windows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communication.
By default, the infrared port is not enabled. You must enable it in the BIOS Setup

utility and then install the appropriate infrared driver. For details, refer to the driver’s
Readme file located in \OmniBook\drivers\Win95. When you enable the infrared
port, disable ECP because they use the same resources.

The OmniBook has an infrared port—located on the rear panel—which provides
wireless, serial communication between the OmniBook and other infrared devices
such as printers or other OmniBooks.

• Line up the OmniBook’s infrared port and the other infrared port in as straight a
line as possible. The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart, with no
obstructions in between. Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission
errors.

• To check the status of communications, go to Infrared Monitor (Start, Settings,
Control Panel).

Printing to an Infrared Printer

• Install your printer and assign it to the OmniBook’s infrared port. You can then
print from your applications as you would to any other printer. Be sure the
OmniBook and printer infrared ports are properly aligned.

Transferring Files with an Infrared Connection

To transfer files, you can use the Direct Cable Connection software built into
Windows 95. You need to install it first.

1. From Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs.

2. Click Windows Setup, Communications, and select Direct Cable Connection.

See the Windows 95 online help for instructions about how to use Direct Cable

Connection.

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Using PC Cards

Using PC Cards

This section describes how to

♦ Insert and remove a PC Card.
♦ Select a compatible PC Card from a list of tested cards.

To insert and remove a PC Card

Note

Windows NT 4.0 does not support zoomed video. If you are using Windows NT 4.0,

make sure you’ve installed Card Executive (see page 1-106 for instructions).

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. Both slots support Zoomed Video, which allows
high-quality multimedia presentations.

1. Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot.

2. Slide the PC Card into the slot until it is flush with the OmniBook.

3. To remove the card, click the PC Card indicator in the taskbar, then click Stop
(for Windows 95 only). This protects your data and avoids unexpected
problems. You can restart the card by removing it, then inserting again.

4. Press the eject button to pop the card out.

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List of tested PC Cards

At the time of this printing, the following cards have been tested for use with the
OmniBook.

For the latest information about compatible cards, visit our website at
http://www.hp.com/omnibook and check the Accessories section. Or contact
Hewlett-Packard as described in the Support and Service booklet.

Manufacturer Card Description

3COM XJ-1336 PC Card Modem
3COM 3C589D PC Card 10Mbps LAN
3COM 3C575 PC Card 10/100 CardBus LAN
Xircom CEM56 10/100 Combo 56K PC Card Modem + 10/100 LAN
Xircom CE3 PC Card 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Xircom CM56 56K PC Card Modem

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Using Docking Products

Using Docking Products

A docking product provides 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, simply undock and dock the
OmniBook. This section describes how to

• Install a docking tray.

• Dock the OmniBook.

• Undock the OmniBook.

For more information about using docking products, see the User’s Guide that
shipped with your dock.

To install a docking tray

Your dock requires a tray that accommodates your specific OmniBook model. Install
this tray prior to connecting the OmniBook to the dock.

1. Select the tray labeled for the OmniBook 4100.

2. Slide the rear of the tray into the dock as shown on the dock label.

3. Push down firmly on both sides of the tray until it snaps into place.

To remove a tray from the dock, pull the latch (at the center front of the dock)
towards you until the tray pops free.

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To dock the OmniBook

Making Connections

Using Docking Products

CAUTION

Use only an HP F1454A ac adapter (shipped with OmniBooks compatible with
this dock). Using any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and may
void your warranty. Refer to the warranty statement for your product.

1. If you’re using Windows NT, click Start, Shut Down.

2. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into an ac outlet. Plug the ac
adapter into the dock. Do not plug in the OmniBook’s ac adapter while using

the dock.

3. Place the OmniBook on the dock platform, with the rear of the computer facing

the dock’s docking connector.

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4. Position your fingers on the platform grips as shown below. Use your thumbs to
push the computer into the dock until the computer slides into place.

To undock the OmniBook

1. If you’re using Windows NT, click Start, Shut Down.

2. Press the undock button on the front of the dock and wait for the undock light to
turn green. Then position your thumb as shown and pull the release lever
forward.

3. Remove the OmniBook from the dock.

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Expanding the OmniBook

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Expanding the OmniBook

This chapter describes some of the optional equipment that can be added to the
OmniBook—components installed inside the computer rather than connected to the

computer’s I/O ports.
This chapter describes procedures to expand or update the capabilities of your

OmniBook, including

♦ Installing a hard disk drive.
♦ Installing a RAM expansion module.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

This section describes how to

♦ Replace the hard disk drive.
♦ Replace the hard disk drive holder.
♦ Create a hibernate partition for a new hard disk drive.

To replace the hard disk drive

You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure.

1. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery.

2. Turn the unit bottom side up.

3. Remove the hard drive screw from the bottom case.

4. Pull out the hard drive by its plastic tab.

Expanding the OmniBook

Important

If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Hibernate partition on
the drive before loading any software—see page 1-84 for instructions.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive

To replace the hard disk drive holder

If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a cover, you can remove the

cover parts from the old hard drive. You’ll need a small flat blade screwdriver for this
procedure.

1. Remove the screw from the case, then pry open the flap. If necessary, use a
flat-blade screwdriver.

2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to pry open the snaps at the ends of the case, then
open the connector-side of the case.

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3. Pry out the corner next to the connector, then lift out the connector and hard
drive together.

4. Unplug the internal connector and cable from the hard drive.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive

To create a Hibernate partition

You’ll need the OmniBook, its CD-ROM drive, and the OmniBook Recovery CD to
create a hibernate partition.

1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

2. Insert the CD-ROM drive in the OmniBook.

3. Insert the bootable Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.

4. Reboot, press ESC twice and select the CD-ROM as the boot device.

5. Reset the OmniBook. The DOS Startup menu appears.

6. Choose option 3:

Create Hibernate Partition (erases Hard Disk).

7. Choose Y to Continue.

8. When prompted for “Hibernate” partition size, we recommend that you create a
160-MB partition, the same as the factory default.

Do not interrupt the Hibernate partition process or unplug the ac adapter until the

process is complete.

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Installing a RAM Expansion Module

Installing a RAM Expansion Module

CAUTION

Your OmniBook s computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Static
electricity can permanently damage computer chips. Handle the RAM module
only by its edges. Before installing the memory module, discharge your body
static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the
rear of the OmniBook.

The OmniBook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing a 3.3-volt
EDO RAM expansion module.

This section describes how to

♦ Install a RAM expansion module.
♦ Remove a RAM expansion module.

s

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Installing a RAM Expansion Module

To install a RAM expansion module

Your OmniBook’s computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Static electricity can
permanently damage computer chips. Before starting, reading the caution on
page 1-85 about how to handle RAM expansion modules.

1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook.

2. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. (Remove a second
battery if one is installed.)

3. Turn the unit bottom side up, then remove the two screws from the RAM cover
and remove the cover.

4. Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30° angle until it is fully
inserted. Then press down at both sides until both latches snap closed.

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To remove a a RAM expansion module

Your OmniBook’s computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Static electricity can
permanently damage computer chips. Before starting, reading the caution on
page 1-85 about how to handle RAM expansion modules.

1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook.

2. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. (Remove a second
battery if one is installed.)

3. Turn the unit bottom side up, then remove the two screws from the RAM cover
and remove the cover.

4. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM board, so the free edge of the
board pops up.

5. Pull the board out of the connector.

6. Replace the door.

7. Insert the battery.

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Using the Recovery CD

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Using the Recovery CD

You can use the OmniBook Recovery CD to recover an original OmniBook build, or
you can use it to install the HP custom software over a user-installed alternate
operating system.

The Recovery CD provides the OmniBook-specific drivers to configure your custom
system. The drivers for Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows for Workgroups
are located in these places:

• On the Recovery CD ROM, under \Omnibook\Drivers.

• On the OmniBook hard drive under C:\Omnibook\Drivers.

• On the OmniBook website at

http://www.hp.com/omnibook

contains the latest updates of software drivers.

The OmniBook Recovery CD contains the following:

Directory Contains

. This website

README.TXT text file Instructions for using the

RECOVER\

Recovery CD

.

ENC Encoded image of the factory load—either Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.
BOOTDISK For creating your own copy of a boot disk (like the

Support Utility

disk).

FILE.CHK Checksum list. Used to verify that software recovery was successful.

OMNIBOOK\

HPUTILS Use this to install the online

and Support files to the \OmniBook directory on your hard drive.

DRIVERS

Use this to manually install individual audio, video, infrared, and PC-Card
(PCMCIA) drivers for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95, and Windows for
Workgroups. Look for the specific driver for the specific version of your operating
system. Each driver has a README file with instructions.

MANUALS Use this for viewing of the online

installation.

User’s Handbook

User’s Handbook

or to copy the OmniBook Notes

from the CD, not for its

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Recovering a factory build

Recovering a factory build

If you’ve deleted or lost files on the OmniBook, causing the system to work
improperly, you may need to recover the original factory build.

This section describes how to

♦ Recover the OmniBook factory installation of Windows 95.
♦ Recover the OmniBook factory installation of Windows NT 4.0.

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Recovering a factory build

To recover the Windows 95 factory installation

The following procedure describes how to recover the original Windows 95
operating system that came with your OmniBook.

Requirements

♦ OmniBook 4100.
♦ OmniBook 4100 Recovery CD.

This procedure will format the hard disk drive. After the hard disk drive is formatted,

you’ll need to reinstall any applications. Reformatting the hard disk drive will erase
all data on the disk. If possible, back up any files you would like to save before

installing Windows 95.

1. Shut down the OmniBook and insert the CD-ROM drive in the module bay.

2. Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook.

3. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

4. Open the Boot menu and select CD-ROM as the first boot device. (You may want
to change the boot order back to Diskette Drive after completing this procedure.)

5. Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive.

6. Press F10, then press Yes to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

7. When the menu appears, choose “Recover Windows 95.”

8. When prompted, select Y to erase the hard disk and continue.

9. When prompted, select a file system (FAT16 or FAT32).

The default file system is FAT32. After the hard drive is erased and partitioned,

the OmniBook reboots and begins copying files from the Recovery CD.

The recovery process can take up to an hour. Do not interrupt the recovery

process or unplug the ac adapter until recovery is completed.

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Recovering a factory build

To recover the Windows NT factory installation

The following procedure describes how to use the Recovery CD to recover the
original Windows NT 4.0 factory-installation that came with your OmniBook.

Requirements

♦ OmniBook 4100.
♦ OmniBook 4100 Recovery CD.

This procedure will format the hard disk drive. Back up any files you would like to
save before installing Windows NT 4.0.

1. Shut down the OmniBook and insert the CD-ROM drive in the module bay.

2. Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook.

3. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

4. Open the Boot menu and select CD-ROM as the first boot device. (You may want
to change the boot order back to Diskette Drive after completing this procedure.)

5. Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive.

6. Press F10, then press Yes to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

7. When the menu appears, choose “Recover Windows NT.”

8. When prompted, select Y to erase the hard disk and continue.

After the hard drive is erased and partitioned, the OmniBook reboots and begins

copying files from the Recovery CD.

The recovery process can take up to an hour. Do not interrupt the recovery

process or unplug the ac adapter until recovery is completed.

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Using the Recovery CD

Installing Retail Windows 95

Installing Retail Windows 95

If you install a retail version of Windows 95, you’ll also need to manually install
video, audio, and PC Card, and infrared drivers. This section describes how to

♦ Install a retail version of Windows 95.
♦ Install video support for retail Windows 95.
♦ Install audio support for retail Windows 95.
♦ Install PC Card support for retail Windows 95.
♦ Install infrared support for retail Windows 95.

To install a retail version of Windows 95

Requirements

♦ Windows 95 CD-ROM.
♦ OmniBook 4100 drivers for Windows 95

Location: OmniBook hard drive and on the Recovery CD in
\Omnibook\Drivers\Win95.

1. Shut down the OmniBook

2. Insert the CD-ROM drive in the module bay.

3. Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook.

4. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

5. Insert the Recovery CD into the CD-ROM drive.

6. Open the Boot menu and select CD-ROM as the first boot device. (You may want
to change the boot order back to Diskette Drive after completing this procedure.)

7. From the Windows 95 Startup menu, select Create Hibernation Partition and
select ‘Y’ to options.

8. From the prompt, type FDISK.

9. Do not enable large disk support. Press Enter to continue.

10. Create the Primary and Extended DOS partitions. You will need at least 300 MB
for the Primary Partition.

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11. Make the C: an active partition.

12. Choose Exit to MS-DOS from the Windows 95 Startup Menu.

13. From the prompt, type Format C:, then type SYS C:.

14. Create a C:\Windows\Options\Cabs directory by typing the following:
Mkdir C:\Windows
Mkdir C:\Windows\Options
Mkdir C:\Windows\Options\Cabs

15. Insert the Windows 95 CD into the CD-ROM drive.

16. Copy the Windows 95 installation files to your hard drive by typing:
C:
Copy G:\Win95\*.* C:\Windows\Options\Cabs

17. Restart the OmniBook, then begin the installation by typing:
C:\Windows\Options\Cabs\Setup

18. Press Enter to begin a routine check of the system.

19. When the following error appears, press the ESC key to continue.

This version of Microsoft Scandisk will work only with MS-DOS version 5.0 and

later. Setup found a compressed volume or a disk-cache utility on your
computer. Quit setup and check your compressed volume with your disk
compression software or remove the disk cache utility. Then run setup again or
choose Esc to continue with setup.

20. Click Yes to accept the license.

21. When prompted, select Other Directory and click Next. Enter C:\Windows
the path, click Next, and then click Yes to continue with the specified directory.

22. Choose Portable on the Setup Options screen, then click Next.

23. Enter the appropriate User Information, then click Next.

24. Enter the Product Identification Number, then click Next. The Product
Identification Number is located on the Certificate of Authenticity that you
received with your retail version of Windows 95.

25. Do not detect any Network, Sound, MIDI, or Video Capture Card devices, then
click Next.

26. Follow the prompts until the end of the installation, and then reboot.

27. Copy the files in D:\Omnibook from the OmniBook 4100 Recovery CD to
C:\Omnibook.

for

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Installing Retail Windows 95

To install video support for retail Windows 95

If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 95, you’ll need to install video support.
The driver is located on the OmniBook’s hard drive or on the Recovery CD in the
\Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Video directory.

1. From Control Panel, double-click Display, then click Settings.

2. Click Change Display Type.

3. Under Adapter Type, click Change.

4. Click Have Disk.

5. Enter the directory of the video drivers, then click OK. You may need to specify
the Disk1 directory.

6. Click OK to select NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD. If prompted for the second
disk, specify the Disk 2 directory.

7. Under Monitor Type, click Change.

8. Choose Laptop Display Panel (1024x768), then click OK.

9. Click Close, and then Close again. Click Yes to restart the computer.

10. After reboot, re-enter the Display Properties window and click Settings.

11. Set the Desktop Area to 1024 by 768.

12. Choose True Color if desired.

13. Click Close in Display Properties, then click Yes to restart the computer now.

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Installing Retail Windows 95

To install audio support for retail Windows 95

If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 95, you’ll need to install audio support.
This driver is located on the OmniBook’s hard drive or on the Recovery CD in
\Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Audio.

1. From Control Panel, double-click Systems, then click Device Manager.

2. Open the MS Windows Sound System Compatible device under Sound, Video,
and Game Controllers, and confirm the following resources in the Resource tab:

Direct Memory Access 01
Direct Memory Access 00
Interrupt Request 05
Input/Output Range 0530-0537
Input/Output Range 0388-038B
Input/Output Range 0220-022F

3. Click Driver, then click Change Driver.

4. Click Have Disk.

5. Enter the directory of the audio drivers and click OK.

6. Click OK to accept Crystal PnP Audio System CODEC.

7. Click OK to close the Unknown Device Properties window.

8. When prompted to shut down, click No.

9. Open the Unknown device under Other devices.

10. Click on the Driver tab, then click Change Driver.

11. Select Other detected devices then click OK.

12. Click OK to accept Crystal PnP Audio System Control Registers.

13. Click OK to close the Unknown Device Properties window.

14. Click Yes to shut down and restart Windows 95.

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To install PC Card support for retail Windows 95

If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 95, you’ll need to install PC Card
support.

1. From Control Panel, double-click System.

2. Click Device Manager.

3. Under PCMCIA Socket, double-click on the device with the red X.

4. Under General, Properties, check Device Usage to enable this device in the
current profile called Original Configuration (Current).

5. Click OK.

6. The PCMCIA Installation Wizard starts.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To install infrared support for retail Windows 95

If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 95, you’ll need to install infrared
support. This drivers are located on the OmniBook’s hard drive or on the Recovery
CD in \Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Irda and in \Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Fastir.

1. Go to the infrared drivers directory (\Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Irda) and copy
the. INF files to C:\Windows\Inf:

2. If prompted to overwrite old files, click Yes.

3. Reboot the OmniBook.

4. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

5. Go to the System Devices menu.

6. Set the Infrared Port to Enabled.

7. Set the Mode to FIR.

8. Set the Base I/O address to either 2F8 IRQ3 or 3F8 IRQ4

9. If necessary, set the DMA Channel to DMA 3.

10. Disable the Parallel Port.

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11. Save and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

12. When prompted for a driver disk, select the driver disk provided by the
hardware manufacturer, then click OK.

13. Enter the directory of the infrared drivers (\Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Fastir) and
click OK.

14. Go to \Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Irda and run SETUP.

15. Click Next to run the Add Infrared Device Wizard.

16. Click Next to accept the built-in infrared port on laptop.

17. Select SMC IrCC (Fast Infrared) Hardware and Driver, then click Next.

18. Click Next to accept the default ports (COM4 and LPT3).

19. Click Finish.

20. Run Windows Explorer.

21. From the View menu click Options.

22. Select Show all Files and deselect Hide MS-DOS file extensions for file types that
are registered, then click OK.

23. Right-click on SMCIRLAP.INF in the \Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Fastir directory.

24. Click Install off the pop-up menu.

25. If prompted for the location of SMCIRLAP.INF enter
\Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\Fastir, then click OK.

26. Shut down and restart Windows 95.

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Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0

If you install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0 you’ll also need to manually install
video, audio, Advanced Power Management (APM), and Card Executive drivers.

This section describes how to

♦ Install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0.
♦ Install Service Pack 3 for Windows NT 4.0.
♦ Install video support for retail Windows NT 4.0.
♦ Install audio support for retail Windows NT 4.0.
♦ Install Phoenix Advanced Power Management for Windows NT 4.0.
♦ Install Phoenix Card Executive 2.x for retail Windows NT 4.0.

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