HP OB5700 Service Manual

OmniBook 5700

Installation and Setup Guide

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Edition History

Edition 1 ............................................ April 1997

This manual is printed on recycled paper.

Contents

1. Starting Out with Your OmniBook ........................ 1-1

Setting Up the OmniBook

To set up the OmniBook

To select one of the factory-installed operating systems Getting Comfortable A tour of the OmniBook

To adjust the display

To use the pointing device

To adjust the OmniBook keyboard

To adjust the speaker volume

To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones

To start the OmniBook

To stop the OmniBook

To reset and restart the OmniBook

To understand the status panel

To attach a security cable Using OmniBook Accessories

To remove accessories from the OmniBook

To install the floppy disk drive

To insert and eject a floppy disk

To install the CD-ROM drive

To insert and remove a CD

To use the CD-ROM drive safely

To replace the battery

To install a high-capacity battery

To handle and store the battery safely

To maintain and preserve battery life

To insert a PC card

To remove a PC card Where to Go from Here

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2. Installing an Operating System

What the Recovery CD Contains Reinstalling Windows 95

To reinstall Windows 95

Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups

To reinstall Windows for Workgroups

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To make DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups disks.......... 2-7

To install Windows for Workgroups drivers

Installing Windows NT or OS/2 Warp

To install Windows NT or OS/2 Warp

Installing HP Applications

To install HP software programs To read the online User’s Guide

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3. Expanding the OmniBook

Replacing Hardware

To remove the hard disk drive To install the hard disk drive To find the system software version and memory size To add memory to the OmniBook

Connecting Devices

To connect an external monitor To adjust the display type To turn off the built-in display To connect a printer To install a printer To connect an external mouse or keyboard To connect both a mouse and keyboard To enable the FN keys To connect a serial device To view or change serial port assignments To specify serial port settings To connect a parallel device To view or change parallel port assignments To make an infrared connection To print on an infrared printer To set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive

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4. Changing the Configuration

Changing the Configuration Using HP User Tools

To run HP User Tools

Using OmniBook Tools

To run OmniBook Tools

Using the System Configuration Utility

To run the SCU (during reboot) To run the SCU without rebooting

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Solving Basic Problems

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6. Specifications and Regulatory Information

Hardware Specifications Software System Resources Safety Information Working in Comfort Regulatory Information

U.S.A.

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Starting Out with Your 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 Installation and Setup manual shows how to start using your OmniBook and it also shows what to do if you run into trouble.

Your OmniBook provides these additional manuals:

• The online OmniBook User’s Guide : This introduces the OmniBook and

shows you how to operate and maintain your OmniBook. It also contains troubleshooting information. Look in the OmniBook Library group.

• The Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual: This is shipped with your

OmniBook and contains information about using the standard features of Windows 95.

• The online Windows Quick Start and MS-DOS Quick Start manuals: These are in the OmniBook Library group for Windows for Workgroups.

• The OmniBook Website at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook: The Corporate Evaluator’s Guide at our Website provides complete information about

installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate, networked environment.

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CAUTION

Use only an HP F1140A or HP F1044B ac adapter. Using an improper adapter

could damage the OmniBook and will make your warranty invalid.

Use only an HP F1193B battery.

Setting Up the OmniBook

This chapter describes the first-time setup of your HP OmniBook hardware, including the following:

♦ Installing the battery. ♦ Connecting the ac adapter and charging the battery. ♦ Selecting a factory-installed operating system.

To set up the OmniBook

1. Insert the battery.

OmniBook 2000 Use only an HP F1317A

-or HP F1193B battery.

OmniBook 5700

2. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into a grounded outlet.

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CAUTION

The first time you plug in the ac adapter, let the OmniBook charge continually

for at least 24 hours. This ensures that the OmniBook’s clock battery is fully

charged. Otherwise, your OmniBook will not keep the correct date and time.

Subsequent charging of the primary battery, during normal use, will maintain

the clock battery’s charge.

CAUTION

The HP F1044B ac adapter used with this product is disconnected from the

power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet or from the ac

adapter. Therefore, the power outlet should be located close to the product

and be easily accessible.

Setting Up the OmniBook

3. Press the blue On/Suspend button.

The OmniBook will take half a minute or more to start. If the OmniBook does

not turn on, press the Off button on the left side of the OmniBook, then press the blue button again.

To select one of the factory-installed operating systems

This product offers a choice between two Microsoft operating systems:

• Windows 95, or

• Windows for Workgroups.

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Important

If you have a docking system, you should not have it connected during the

installation of the operating system.

CAUTION

When prompted to do so, it is important that you make back-up installation disks

for MS-DOS and Windows for Workgroups. This will require 12 floppy disks—eight

disks for Windows and 4 for MS.DOS 6.22. (The back-up program will format the

disks. You will need these installation disks to install certain drivers (such as printers

and networks), as well as to recover your operating system in case of a failure. If you

do not make these disks, you will need to purchase your own copies of MS-DOS

6.22 and Windows for Workgroups. (You can make these back-up disks at any time

from the icon in the Windows OmniBook group.)

Recovery CD

Setting Up the OmniBook

As part of the setup procedure, you must make a one-time, final selection of the operating system you want to use. Once made, this selection can be changed only by purchasing new copies of DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups. (Windows 95 is included on the Recovery CD-ROM.)

Should you later need to reinstall the operating system, you can reinstall Windows 95 from the Recovery CD—or Windows for Workgroups from retail disks, which you purchase. Instructions for reinstalling an operating system are in chapter 2 of this manual.

When your OmniBook starts up the first time, it takes you through a series of setup screens, including installation of the operating system.

If you’re installing Windows for Workgroups

1. Plug in the ac adapter.

2. Press the blue On/Suspend button.

The Windows 95 Setup program starts automatically. The Setup screens are labeled Windows 95, but they are for Windows for Workgroups, too.

After you accept the License Agreement and enter the Product ID (printed on

the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft Introducing Windows 95 book), you will see the Windows Version screen. If you choose Windows for

Workgroups, the product ID is not necessary.

3. In the Windows Version screen, click the Change button.

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Setting Up the OmniBook

4. Choose the following option:

No, I want to install MS-DOS 6.22 and Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1

5. Click OK to continue the Setup program and install Windows for Workgroups.

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Getting Comfortable

This section introduces the OmniBook and shows you how perform some basic tasks. In this section you’ll learn how to

♦ Identify parts of the OmniBook. ♦ Adjust the display. ♦ Use the TrackPoint III pointing device. ♦ Adjust and use the OmniBook keyboard features. ♦ Adjust the volume of the OmniBook. ♦ Connect a microphone, speaker, or headphones. ♦ Start and stop the OmniBook. ♦ Reset the OmniBook. ♦ Understand the status panel symbols. ♦ Attach a security cable to the OmniBook. ♦ Get more information about using the OmniBook.

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Latch to open OmniBook Kensington lock

TrackPoint III Midi/Joystick port

Internal speaker Infrared port

Hard disk drive port

battery

keyboard

VGA out

Internal speaker Kensington lock

PC card slots Tilt foot

Audio jacks Reset

(one of three locks)

Docking port

Latch to open OmniBook AC adapter

On/Suspend button Parallel port

Brightness control Off button

Internal microphone

A tour of the OmniBook

The following illustrations point out key parts of the OmniBook.

CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, or high-capacity

Serial

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Kensington lock

Main battery

Mouse or

Brightness

Contrast

Click buttons

TrackPoint III

Starting Out with Your OmniBook

A tour of the OmniBook

To adjust the display

All OmniBooks are equipped with a brightness control. Some models also have a contrast control. The display controls are located to the right of the display.

To increase brightness or contrast, slide the controls up. To decrease, slide down.

To use the pointing device

The pointing device controls the motion of the pointer on the screen by detecting pressure. The pointing device itself does not move. The click buttons work like those on a standard mouse—what they do depends on the software you’re using.

1. Place your hands in the typing position.

2. With your index finger, gently press the pointing device in the direction you want the pointer to move.

3. Click the buttons with your thumb to select and drag.

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Tilt foot

A tour of the OmniBook

To adjust the OmniBook keyboard

You can tilt the OmniBook keyboard to a more comfortable typing angle with the built-in tilt feet located on the bottom of the OmniBook.

Special features of the OmniBook keyboard

In addition to the standard typing keys, the OmniBook keyboard contains the following special keys and features:

Fn combination keys

Use the gold FN key in combination with other keys to execute special functions— for example, Fn+F8 decreases the speaker volume. You press and hold the FN key, then you press the other key.

Embedded numeric keypad

Press the NUM LOCK (number lock) key to use the numeric keypad. With the keypad active, keys change to the designations shown on their slanted faces.

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Shift

Unshifted

ALT GR

Headphones

Microphone

Stereo input

A tour of the OmniBook

ALT GR key

If your keyboard has an ALT GR key to the right of the spacebar, you hold that key to type the characters printed at the bottom-right corners of keys. For keys that have four characters, hold SHIFT and ALT GR to type the upper-right characters.

To adjust the speaker volume

All OmniBook 5700 models support Sound Blaster compatible sound. The easiest way to adjust the speaker volume is to use the built in Fn key combinations.

• Hold down FN and press F8 or F9 as needed to gradually decrease or increase the maximum volume.

To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones

Your OmniBook has a built-in microphone above the keyboard and two stereo speakers. You can also plug in an external microphone, external speakers or headphones, and a stereo input source—such as a CD player.

When you plug in an external microphone, the built-in microphone turns off. When you plug in stereo speakers or headphones, the built-in speakers turn off.

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panel.

A tour of the OmniBook

To start the OmniBook

You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue On/Suspend button. However, at certain times, you may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your OmniBook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time.

• Press the blue On/Suspend button. Either your previous session resumes or the computer reboots, depending on how you stopped the computer—see the next topic.

Suspend icon appears in status

If you want to know more about what happens when you stop the OmniBook, you can check the table on page 1-15. It can help you decide what’s best for the way you work.

To stop the OmniBook

• Press the blue On/Suspend button—this is the most convenient way if you’re using Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups. This maintains the current session and “turns off” the computer. The session resumes when you turn on the computer.

–or–

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CAUTION

Windows 95 can become unstable if you press the square Off button without

properly shutting down Windows.

CAUTION

If you have active network connections, or if you have any SCSI devices

connected, plug in the ac adapter and press the blue On/Suspend button to

stop the OmniBook. These connections and devices are disconnected if you

stop the OmniBook any other way.

Off button

A tour of the OmniBook

Press Fn+F12 simultaneously with the ac adapter unplugged. This stores the

current session on the hard disk and completely shuts down the OmniBook. The computer reboots when you turn it on, then restores the session.

–or– Shut down Windows, then press the square Off button on the left side of the

case for 2 seconds. This deletes the current session and completely shuts down the OmniBook. The computer reboots when you turn it on and starts a new session.

Windows 95 can restore network connections and SCSI devices when you turn on the OmniBook. For a different operating system, you may have to reboot the OmniBook or restart the operating system to restore them.

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When you press this

The OmniBook does this

Limitations of this method are

On/Suspend button

(with ac adapter)

Turns off the display.

Continues the current session.

Maintains network connections.

Maintains SCSI devices.

Charges the battery.

Restarts quickly (“Instant-On”).

Requires ac power.

Saves minimal power.

On/Suspend button

(no ac adapter)

Turns off the display.

Maintains current session.

Saves significant power.

Restarts quickly (“Instant-On”).

Loses network connections. ∗

Loses SCSI devices. ∗

Requires some battery power.

Fn+F12 button

(no ac adapter)

Saves maximum power.

Saves current session.

Reboots at startup.

Loses network connections. ∗

Loses SCSI devices. ∗

Off button

Saves maximum power.

Resets everything at startup.

Starts a new session.

Charges battery if ac adapter is connected.

Reboots at startup.

Loses current session.

Loses network connections. ∗

Loses SCSI devices.∗

Potential loss of data if not properly shut down.

Method of Stopping

Power State

Condition

On/Suspend button

(with ac adapter)

Display Off

Powered/operating state. The computer looks off, but only the display,

keyboard, and pointer are turned off. Network and SCSI devices are

maintained. Everything continues at turn-on.

On/Suspend button

(no ac adapter)

Suspend

Low-power/stopped state. Everything is off or in a low-power state. Network

and SCSI devices are off. Everything resumes operating at turn-on.

Fn+F12 button

(no ac adapter)

Hibernate

No-power/stopped state. Everything is shut down. Computer reboots and

restores previous session at turn-on.

Off button

Off

No-power/stopped state. Everything is shut down (battery charges if ac

adapter is connected). Computer reboots at turn-on.

A tour of the OmniBook

Effects of Stopping the OmniBook

Power States after Stopping the OmniBook

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Windows 95 can restore network connections and SCSI devices when you turn on

the OmniBook.

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A tour of the OmniBook

For Windows 95, the Start button provides two commands that stop the OmniBook.

• Suspend changes the OmniBook to the Suspend state.

• Shut Down (shut down the computer) changes the OmniBook to the Off state.

If you plug in the ac adapter while the OmniBook is stopped, battery-charging components are activated, but the OmniBook stays in the same power state. On the other hand, if you unplug the ac adapter while the OmniBook is in the Display Off state, it changes to the Suspend state—if you plug it in again, the OmniBook stays in the Suspend state.

In addition, Advanced Power Management (APM) provides several automatic power-saving features that affect the power state. You can adjust settings in the System Configuration Utility to control features such as the following. See page 1-4-8 for more information about the SCU.

If the OmniBook is running on battery power and there’s no activity for a short period of time, it automatically stops by changing to the Suspend state.

If you leave the OmniBook stopped in the Suspend state for a long time without plugging in the ac adapter, it automatically saves power by changing to the Hibernate state. Your session is saved.

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Hint

If you want to reboot from a boot disk in the floppy disk drive, put the disk in the

floppy disk drive before you restart the OmniBook. For example, you can reboot

from the Support Utility disk, then use the commands on this disk to check your hard

disk.

Reset button

A tour of the OmniBook

To reset and restart the OmniBook

If your OmniBook stops responding—and you can’t get around this in Windows— you can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows.

1. If possible, shut down Windows.

2. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the OmniBook.

–or– Press the square Off button on the left side of the case for 2 seconds, then press

the blue On/Suspend button.

–or– Insert a straightened paper clip into the small hole below the ac adapter socket

and press the Reset button inside the hole.

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This icon appears when Caps Lock is active.

This icon appears when Num Lock is active.

This icon appears when Scroll Lock is active.

This icon appears when the OmniBook is reading from the built-in

-ROM drive.

This icon appears when the OmniBook is reading or writing to the floppy

disk drive.

This icon appears when the OmniBook is reading or writing to drive C.

These icons appears when you insert PC cards into the card slots. Each

icon identifies when a PCMCIA card slot is occupied.

A tour of the OmniBook

To understand the status panel

The OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains indicators that show the current status of the OmniBook. There are three groups of icons on the status panel that indicate

• Keyboard status.

• Data storage status.

• Power status.

Keyboard status

The icons on the right indicate Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock.

Data storage status

The center icons indicate data storage areas—CD-ROM activity, floppy disk activity, hard disk activity, and PC card status.

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This icon appears when the OmniBook is in the Suspend power state; the

bookmark” icon reminds you that the state of the computer has been

saved.

This icon appears when the ac adapter is plugged in.

The shading of the battery symbol shows the approximate charge level of

the battery relative to a full charge.

The lightning bolt symbol appears when the battery is charging. The

battery symbol blinks when the battery is low.

A tour of the OmniBook

Power status

These icons indicate power conditions—ac adapter use, battery status, charging status.

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To attach a security cable

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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Using OmniBook Accessories

Depending on the accessories you purchased with your OmniBook, the center drive-bay can hold an internal CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, or a high-capacity battery.

In this section you’ll learn how to

♦ Remove accessory modules from the OmniBook. ♦ Install and use the floppy disk drive. ♦ Install and use the CD-ROM drive. ♦ Replace the main battery. ♦ Install a second, high-capacity battery. ♦ Handle and store the battery safely. ♦ Maintain and preserve battery life. ♦ Insert and remove a PC card.

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CAUTION

To prevent damage to the pull -tab, gently push the tab back into the module

after you remove it from the OmniBook.

-ROM drive

Floppy disk drive

Using OmniBook Accessories

To remove accessories from the OmniBook

The OmniBook’s center drive bay can hold a CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, or a high-capacity (2nd) battery for extra power.

High-capacity battery

Use this procedure to remove any of these accessories.

1. Slide the switch to the right. A pull-tab pops out.

2. Pull the pull-tab firmly to remove the module from the OmniBook.

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Important

The external floppy disk drive works only with the OmniBook’s parallel port. It does

not work with the parallel port on the docking system.

Parallel port

Using OmniBook Accessories

To install the floppy disk drive

1. If necessary, remove the current accessory module from the OmniBook.

2. Slide the floppy disk drive into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.

–or– Connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook externally by pulling out the

floppy disk drive cable and connecting it to the parallel port on the left side of the OmniBook.

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CAUTION

Do not insert or remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading

or writing data. Wait until the floppy disk drive stops reading or writing.

Otherwise, you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding.

floppy disk indicator

Using OmniBook Accessories

To insert and eject a floppy disk

When the OmniBook is reading or writing data to the floppy disk drive, the floppy disk indicator appears on the Status Panel (above the function keys).

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 floppy disk drive.

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Off button

Using OmniBook Accessories

To install the CD-ROM drive

You install the CD-ROM drive in the center drive bay of the OmniBook. To use both the CD-ROM drive and the floppy disk drive, connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook’s parallel port (on the left side of the OmniBook).

1. Important

Save your work—you’ll be restarting the OmniBook.

2. If necessary, remove the current accessory module from the OmniBook.

3. Slide the CD-ROM drive into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.

4. Press the square Off button for 2 seconds, then press the blue On/Suspend button to restart the OmniBook.

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CAUTION

Do not insert or remove a CD while the OmniBook is actively reading data.

Wait until the CD -ROM stops reading. Otherwise, the OmniBook could stop

responding and you could lose data.

CD disk indicator Label up

Using OmniBook Accessories

To insert and remove a CD

When the OmniBook is reading data from the CD-ROM drive, the CD disk indicator appears on the Status Panel (above the function keys).

1. Press the open button on the front of the CD-ROM drive.

2. Place the CD in the drive and gently press down to seat it on the spindle.

3. Close the door to the drive.

4. To remove the CD, press the open button on the front of the CD-ROM drive.

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To use the CD-ROM drive safely

The CD-ROM drive used with the OmniBook is certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended:

• Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully.

• If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center—see the

OmniBook Support and Service booklet.

• Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.

• Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam—do not open the unit.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1

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release battery.

Fully charged battery

Using OmniBook Accessories

To replace the battery

The primary source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery. The OmniBook provides several safeguards so that you won’t be surprised by a dead-battery condition—the status panel shows the remaining battery charge, the battery symbol blinks when the battery is low, and a lightning bolt symbol appears on the status panel when the battery is charging.

To preserve your current work session, the OmniBook automatically turns off when the battery charge gets too low—your session continues when you plug in the ac adapter or insert a fresh battery.

1. Important

Save your work. Then press the blue On/Suspend button to stop the OmniBook.

2. If available, plug in the OmniBook’s ac adapter.

3. Slide the battery switch to the right and slide the battery out of its compartment.

Slide switch to

4. Slide the new battery all the way into the battery compartment.

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To install a high-capacity battery

To increase the time you can work on battery power, you can install a second, high-capacity battery in the OmniBook’s center drive bay.

1. Important

Save your work. Then press the blue On/Suspend button to stop the OmniBook.

2. If necessary, remove the current accessory module from the OmniBook.

3. Slide the high-capacity battery into the OmniBook, then gently press the latch forward until it clicks into place.

A second Battery Status icon appears in the LCD status panel, showing the approximate charge level of the new battery.

High-capacity battery

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Small pack

Large pack

Without recharging, it fully discharges in 1 year,

and is unusable in 2 years.

Without recharging, it fully discharges in 1.5 years,

and is unusable in 3 years.

Protect battery life

Using OmniBook Accessories

To handle and store the battery safely

To safely use the battery, follow these instructions:

• To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal object to touch across the battery contacts.

• The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible OmniBook models and specified battery charger. Check the Support and Service booklet for your local HP contact.

• Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water.

• Handle a damaged or leaking lithium-ion battery with extreme care. If you come in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

• Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above 60 °C, 140 °F).

• When the battery is not in use, store it in the battery pouch provided.

• When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider

regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.

• To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office.

• Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C

(113 °F).

To maintain and preserve battery life

To preserve the life of your battery, be sure to charge the battery pack regularly. If a battery pack is not used, it has limited shelf-life. Following a full (100%) recharge, a battery pack has the following shelf-life:

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CAUTION

Do not install Card Services or Socket Services software if it comes with your

PC card. The OmniBook already includes Card Services and Socket Services,

which automatically detect and set up PC cards you install in the upper and

lower card slots. Different versions of this software will disrupt this support.

Never insert or remove a plug -in card while an OmniBook PC card drive is

actively reading or writing data. Wait until the PC card drive stops reading or

writing. Otherwise, you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop

responding.

PC card indicator

Using OmniBook Accessories

To insert a PC card

The OmniBook PC card slots are available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities of the OmniBook. The OmniBook supports standard Type I, II, and III PC cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). You can use two thin cards or one thick card. The lower card slot supports Zoomed Video, which allows a zoomed video card to show high-quality multimedia presentations.

The OmniBook automatically detects and sets up a card when you insert it in a card slot. See the card’s instructions for additional information.

1. Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot, then slide it into a PC card slot until it won’t go any further.

2. When the card is fully inserted, the PC card indicator appears on the Status Panel. A double beep signals that the card has been recognized and is successfully configured by your computer.

3. Inserting a card causes the slot’s eject button to protrude from the case. You can rotate the button towards the front to make it flush with the case.

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CAUTION

Never remove an I/O card while an application is open that’s set up to use that

card. Exit the application first. If you remove the card, the application (or the

OmniBook) might behave unpredictably or stop responding until you restart

the OmniBook. Never insert or remove a plug -in card while the PC card drive is

actively reading or writing data. Wait until the PC card drive is done.

Otherwise, you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding.

Using OmniBook Accessories

About RAM Cards

If you’re using a RAM card with the OmniBook, keep these suggestions in mind:

• For a new RAM card, install its battery before you insert the card.

• Replace the RAM card battery yearly.

When you want to replace a RAM card battery, plug the card into the OmniBook and make sure the OmniBook stays turned on while you replace the battery. You can plug in the ac adapter to keep it from turning off. Otherwise, the data on the card will be lost.

To remove a PC card

1. If you’re using Windows 95

Click the PC card indicator in the taskbar, then click Stop. This protects your

data and avoids unexpected problems. You can restart the card by removing it, then inserting again

If you’re using Windows for Workgroups Go to step 2.

2. If necessary, rotate the ejector button so that it protrudes from the case.

3. Press the black ejector button until the card pops out, then pull out the card.

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Where to Go from Here

You can probably start using your OmniBook immediately, especially if you’re familiar with personal computers, or if you’ve already worked with Microsoft Windows. Still, your OmniBook is designed as a compact, mobile computer—so it has a few useful features that you don’t normally find on a desktop PC. Take a few minutes to explore them.

See the Online Documentation

For detailed information about the OmniBook, see the online User’s Guide. Also see the other online information in the online OmniBook Library.

Check OmniBook Notes

For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see OmniBook Notes in the online OmniBook Library.

Visit Our Web site

For updates to the BIOS and other technical information, connect to our World-Wide Web site on the Internet at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook.

See the Corporate Evaluator’s Guide at our Website for complete information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate, networked environment.

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Note

As part of your initial setup of the computer, you have one opportunity to select

one of the factory-installed operating systems. See chapter 1.

This chapter has instructions for installing or recovering an operating system. Your OmniBook package includes a Recovery CD, the (FAT16) Support Utility floppy disk, and the Microsoft Windows 95 Companion CD. With these tools , you can install or recover

♦ Windows 95 operating system. ♦ Windows for Workgroups from your own disks. ♦ Other HP programs, online User’s Guide, and drivers from the Recovery CD

that came with your OmniBook.

♦ Windows NT and OS/2 Warp from your own disks, and using instructions and

drivers from the Corporate Evaluator’s Guide on our Website at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook. In addition, this site contains the latest updates of software drivers, and information on configuring the OmniBook in a corporate, networked environment.

You can also create a FAT32 (file allocation table, 32-bit) hard-disk configuration using either the Recovery CD or a separate product, such as PartitionMagic by PowerQuest. Using the Recovery CD to create a FAT32 hard-disk configuration necessitates erasing the hard drive and making a floppy boot disk.

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Directory

Contains...

README.TXT text file

Instructions for using the Recovery CD.

RECOVER\

ENC

Encrypted Microsoft Windows 95 recovery files. (Usable only in conjunction

with the Support Utilities disk.)

BOOTDISK

For creating your own copy of a boot disk (like the Support Utilities disk or

the FAT32 Support Utility disk). You will need to edit the resulting boot disk

if you are not using a SCSI CD-ROM drive for the Recovery CD.

FILE.CHK and

FILE32.CHK

Checksum program.

Checksum program for FAT32.

README text file

Same as README.TXT

OMNIBOOK\

HPADDON.WFW

For Windows for Workgroups: Use this for the easiest setup after installing

Windows for Workgroups. Installs necessary drivers and optional

OmniBook software for an HP-type load.

HPUTILS

For Windows for Workgroups and Windows 95: Use this to pick and install

optional HP OmniBook applications, including Appointment Book, Phone

Book, Calculator, the online User’s Guide, Tools, Diagnostics.

DRIVERS

Installs individual audio, video, SCSI, and PC-Card (PCMCIA) drivers for

various operating systems (MS-DOS, OS/2, Windows of all types). Look for

the specific driver for the specific version of your operating system. Each

driver has a README file with instructions.

MANUALS

User’s guides under \W95 and \WFW. Use this for direct viewing of the

guide from the CD, not for its installation.

WFW_DRV

Installs and updates WfW drivers.

What the Recovery CD Contains

You will need the Recovery CD-ROM and the Support Utilities floppy disk to recover the Windows 95 operating system or HP factory-installed software.

The following sections tell you how to set up and start a recovery installation. Refer to the README text file on the Recovery CD and the Support Utilities disk for step-by-step instructions.

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Reinstalling Windows 95

The following procedure describes how to reinstall the Windows 95 operating system that came with your OmniBook. These steps will format the hard drive. Back up any files you would like to save before reinstalling Windows 95.

The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour. To recover your Windows 95 operating system, you’ll need a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, the Recovery CD, and the Support Utility disk.

To reinstall Windows 95

1. If you have an internal CD -ROM drive , connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook’s parallel port and install the CD-ROM drive in the OmniBook.

–or– If you have a SCSI CD -ROM drive and a docking system , connect the SCSI

CD-ROM drive to the docking system and install the floppy disk drive in the OmniBook.

–or– If you have a PC card or Parallel Port CD -ROM drive , connect the PC card or

Parallel CD-ROM drive and install the floppy disk drive in the OmniBook. See “To set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive” on page 1-3-17.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

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

4. Insert the Support Utility disk in the floppy disk drive.

5. Reset the OmniBook.

The DOS 6.22 Startup menu appears.

6. Click option 2:

Recover Windows 95 from OmniBook Recovery CD

7. Click the type of CD-ROM drive you’re using—internal OmniBook, SCSI with docking system, or PC card or parallel port.

8. Follow the setup instructions on the screen.

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9. When prompted for “Hibernate” partition size, you can continue with the default 64M byte Hibernate partition or choose an alternate size (based on the amount of system RAM installed).

10. After the successful creation of the Hibernate partition , press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the OmniBook.

The DOS 6.22 Startup menu appears.

11. Click option 2:

Recover Windows 95 from OmniBook Recovery CD

12. Click the type of CD-ROM drive you’re using—internal OmniBook, SCSI with docking system, or PC card or parallel port.

The recovery process continues. This 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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Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups

The following procedure describes how to restore Windows for Workgroups and your original OmniBook software.

The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour. To recover your Windows for Workgroups operating system, you’ll need a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, your Windows for Workgroups backup disks, your MS-DOS 6.22 backup disks, the Recovery CD, and the Support Utility disk. If you don’t have backup disks, you can make them—see “To make DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups disks.”

To reinstall Windows for Workgroups

1. If you have an internal CD -ROM drive , connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook’s parallel port and install the CD-ROM drive in the OmniBook.

–or– If you have a SCSI CD -ROM drive and a docking system , connect the SCSI

CD-ROM drive to the docking system and install the floppy disk drive in the OmniBook.

–or– If you have a PC card or parallel port CD -ROM drive , connect the PC card or

Parallel CD-ROM drive and install the floppy disk drive in the OmniBook. See “To set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive” on page 1-3-17.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

3. Insert the Support Utility floppy disk.

4. Reset the OmniBook.

The DOS 6.22 Startup menu appears.

5. Click option 4:

Create Hibernate Partition (erases Hard Disk)

6. When prompted for “Hibernate” partition size, you can continue with the default 64M byte Hibernate partition or choose an alternate size based on the amount of system RAM installed.

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7. After the successful creation of the Hibernate partition, insert MS-DOS Disk #1 into the floppy disk drive, then press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the OmniBook.

8. Follow the setup instructions on the screen.

9. When prompted for installation choices, click the defaults.

10. When the MS-DOS installation is complete, insert MS-DOS Disk #4 and type

A:. This is the MS-DOS Supplemental disk.

11. Type SETUP C:\DOS to install the MS-DOS supplemental files.

12. Install Windows for Workgroups (from back-up installation disks or from purchased software) to drive C as follows:

• Insert disk #1 and type A:\SETUP.

• Click Express Setup.

• Select all defaults for this installation. Do not install any printers or

networks. Install them after the rest of this installation is complete.

13. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.

14. Insert the Support Utility disk in the floppy disk drive.

15. Reset the OmniBook. The DOS 6.22 Startup menu appears.

16. Click option 3:

Recover Windows for Workgroups drivers and HP Application Software

17. Click the type of CD-ROM drive you’re using: internal OmniBook, SCSI with docking system, or PC card or parallel port.

Do not interrupt the recovery process or unplug the ac adapter until recovery is

completed.

To make DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups disks

When you set up the Windows for Workgroups operating system, you should have been prompted to create a set of backup disks for Windows for Workgroups and DOS 6.22. If you did not make backup disks, you can do so now with the following procedure.

1. From the OmniBook group, double-click Make Backup Installation Disks.

2. Follow the setup instructions on the screen.

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Note

The path may need to be adjusted if Windows was installed in a location other than

the default.

Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups

To install Windows for Workgroups drivers

If you've installed a commercial version of Windows or Windows for Workgroups, you'll need to manually install the required OmniBook device drivers or use the OmniBook 5700 Windows 3.X Driver Setup program. These steps modify some of your system files-such as WIN.INI and AUTOEXEC.BAT. An original version of each file is preserved in the C:\OMNI_DRV.XXX directory.

1. If you have an internal CD -ROM drive , connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook’s parallel port and install the CD-ROM drive in the OmniBook.

–or– If you have a SCSI CD -ROM drive and a docki ng system , connect the SCSI

CD-ROM drive to the docking system and install the floppy disk drive in the OmniBook.

–or– If you have a PC card or parallel port CD -ROM drive , connect the PC card or

Parallel CD-ROM drive and install the floppy disk drive in the OmniBook. See “To set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive” on page 1-3-17.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

3. Insert the Support Utility floppy disk.

4. Reset the OmniBook. The DOS 6.22 Startup menu appears.

5. Click option 5:

Exit to MS -DOS

6. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive.

7. From the DOS prompt, type C:\WINDOWS\WIN to start Windows.

8. From File Manager, go to the CD-ROM drive.

9. Double-click setup.exe in the \omnibook\wfw_drv\disk1 directory.

The OmniBook 5700 Windows 3.x Drivers setup menu appears.

10. Choose Next to install the drivers, then follow the setup instructions.

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CAUTION

Before you start installing a new operating system, make sure the drivers you

need will be accessible after the installation . Copy them from the web site or

the hard drive to a floppy disk, or use the Recovery CD with a CD -ROM drive.

Installing Windows NT or OS/2 Warp

You provide the software to install these alternate operating systems. See the Corporate Evaluator’s Guide at our Website for complete information on installing these operating systems, as well as how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate, networked environment.

To install Windows NT or OS/2 Warp

You will need OmniBook-specific drivers. The drivers for alternate operating systems are located

• On the Recovery CD ROM, under OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS.

• On the OmniBook's hard drive under C:\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS.

• On our Website at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook . This site contains the

latest updates of software drivers.

Different versions of an operating system require different drivers, so make sure to select the appropriate driver

The equipment you need are the OmniBook, its ac adapter, a floppy disk drive, and a CD-ROM drive (preferably SCSI-type). You also need the Support Utility floppy disk. If you have a docking system, you can leave the OmniBook docked during most of this procedure.

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Installing HP Applications

If you have deleted the online User's Guide, OmniBook Tools, or any of the Personal Information Management applications, you can reinstall them from the Recovery CD.

To install HP software programs

1. If you have an internal CD -ROM drive , install it in the OmniBook.

–or– If you have a SCSI CD -ROM drive and a dockin g system , connect the SCSI

CD-ROM drive to the docking system.

–or– If you have a PC card or parallel port CD -ROM drive , connect the PC card or

parallel port CD-ROM drive. See “To set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive” on page 1-3-17.

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

From the \OMNIBOOK\HPUTILS\DISK1 directory on the CD, double-click

SETUP.EXE. The OmniBook Application Software Setup menu appears.

3. Click the HP applications you’d like to install, then click Install Now.

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To read the online User’s Guide

If you want to save OmniBook disk space, you have the option of reading the online User’s Guide directly from the Recovery CD.

1. If you have an internal CD -ROM drive , install it in the OmniBook.

–or– If you have a SCSI CD -ROM drive and a docking system , connect the SCSI

CD-ROM drive to the docking system.

–or– If you have a PC card or parallel port CD -ROM drive , connect the PC card or

parallel port CD-ROM drive. See “To set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive” on page 1-3-17.

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

3. To read the Windows for Workgroups manual, double-click HPBOOK.EXE from

\OMNIBOOK\MANUALS\WFW.

4. To read the Windows 95 manual, double-click HPBOOK.EXE from

\OMNIBOOK\MANUALS\WIN95.

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

♦ Replacing internal hardware. ♦ Connecting external devices.

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Replacing Hardware

This section describes how to

♦ Remove and install the hard disk drive. ♦ Find the system software version and memory size. ♦ Install a memory-expansion board.

To remove the hard disk drive

You can upgrade the OmniBook system by installing a new hard drive or you may want to switch hard drives between OmniBooks.

1. Important

Back up all the files on your current drive C. You can back up the files to a tape

drive, a network drive, a PC card, or a flexible disk.

2. Unplug the adapter.

3. Exit Windows.

• If you’re using Windows 95, use the shutdown option from the Start menu.

• If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, exit Windows, then press

the Off button.

4. Remove all batteries from the OmniBook.

5. Close the cover and turn your computer over.

6. Remove the screw and security cover located at the back of the hard disk drive.

7. Firmly slide the drive out of the drive compartment. (This requires some force.)

Refer to the next topic to install a hard disk drive.

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while you slide it into the drive bay.

Replacing Hardware

To install the hard disk drive

After following the previous instructions for removing the hard disk drive, use these steps to install the new hard drive.

1. Gently press downwards on the hard drive while you slide it into the drive bay.

2. Make sure the drive is fully inserted.

It may be necessary to use a small pair of pliers to pull up on the PC-board tab. While pulling up on the tab, gently press downwards on the hard drive

3. Replace the screw and security cover.

4. Replace the battery or attach ac power.

5. Press the Off button for 2 seconds, then press the blue On/Suspend button.

To find the system software version and memory size

In Windows 95

• Click Start, HP User Tools, Information 2, OmniBook System Information. The software version and amount of memory are displayed.

In Windows for Workgroups

1. In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in the Main group).

2. In the window’s Control menu, click About. The software version and amount of memory are displayed.

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CAUTION

Take precautions against damage from static electricity: Gather all the parts

you need so you can complete the installation in one sitting. Don’t remove the

memory -expansion board from its packaging until you’ve removed the slot

cover from the OmniBook. Do not use an ac adapter from another product.

When you remove the board from its packaging, hold it only by its edges. Don’t

touch the electronic components or gold traces. Also, turn off the unit, unplug

the ac adapter, and remove the battery. Otherwise, the OmniBook or

memory -expansion board may be damaged.

Replacing Hardware

To add memory to the OmniBook

The OmniBook memory slots accommodate two memory-expansion boards. You can install a memory-expansion board to increase the total amount of memory.

1. Exit Windows—your current session and any data not saved will be lost.

• If you’re using Windows 95, use the shutdown option from the Start menu.

• If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, exit Windows, then press

the square Off button.

2. Unplug the adapter and remove all batteries from the OmniBook.

3. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to remove the cover from the expansion slot.

4. If a memory-expansion board is already present in both slots, pull out the board you want to replace. Use the tape tab to loosen the card from its connectors, then lift.

5. Position the memory-expansion board over the connectors and press in the board until it seats fully. Be careful not to press in the center of the board as this could crack it.

6. Replace the slot cover.

7. Insert the battery, then press the blue On/Suspend button.

8. When you see the following message:

WARNING - UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF MEMORY - RUN SCU

press F2 to go to the System Configuration Utility.

9. Press ALT+X to open the SCU Exit menu.

10. Click Save and Exit to update the system configuration.

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Replacing Hardware

If you’re using Windows for Workgroups

11. In Control Panel, double-click the Enhanced icon, then click Virtual Memory and Change.

12. First clear the Use 32-Bit File Access option—then select this option again. This updates the Cache Size setting.

13. Click OK to save the new setting. When prompted, click Restart Windows to activate the new setting.

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Kensington lock

Tilt foot

Off button

Parallel port

Reset button

Docking port

keyboard

Serial port

Infrared port

MIDI port

Kensington lock

AC adapter

Connecting Devices

Your OmniBook is a powerful computer in its own right—but you’ll greatly expand its capabilities by connecting other devices. In this section you’ll learn how to

♦ Connect an external monitor and adjust the display type. ♦ Turn off the built-in display. ♦ Connect and install a printer. ♦ Connect an external mouse and keyboard. ♦ Enable FN keys on an external keyboard. ♦ Connect a serial device. ♦ View or change serial port assignments. ♦ Connect a parallel device. ♦ View or change parallel port assignments. ♦ Make an infrared connection and print on an infrared printer. ♦ Set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive.

Mouse or

VGA out

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Connecting Devices

To connect an external monitor

You can connect a VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitor to your OmniBook. When you connect the external display, the OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates it. The built-in display turns off to conserve power.

1. Make sure the external monitor supports VGA, super VGA, or XGA format.

2. Plug the VGA cable from the external display into the SVGA-out connector at the back of the OmniBook.

To adjust the display type

The default display setting provides optimum performance for the OmniBook’s internal display. To change the display options for the external monitor

• in Windows 95—select Start, HP User Tools, Setup, Display, Settings.

• in Windows for Workgroups—double-click the OmniBook Tools, Display.

If the external display has higher resolution than the OmniBook display, you’ll have to turn off the OmniBook display to see the higher resolution.

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Serial port

Infrared port

Parallel port

Connecting Devices

To turn off the built-in display

• Press Fn+F5 to switch between the external and built-in display.

To connect a printer

• Plug the printer cable into the appropriate port at the back of the OmniBook.

A parallel printer is normally at the LPT1 port. An infrared printer is normally at the LPT3 port (a “virtual” port). A serial printer is normally at the COM1 port.

To install a printer

Before you can print from your OmniBook, you have to install the printer so that it can communicate with the OmniBook.

• In Windows 95—select Start, HP User Tools, Setup, Printers.

• In Windows for Workgroups—double-click Control Panel, Printers.

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pointing device.

Mouse

Keyboard

Connecting Devices

To connect an external mouse or keyboard

Although the OmniBook comes with a full-sized keyboard, you can attach an external keyboard and an external mouse.

1. Plug the mouse or keyboard cable into the external mouse/keyboard port on the back of the OmniBook.

If you attach an external mouse, you cannot use the built-in TrackPoint III

2. Turn the OmniBook off and on again with the blue On/Suspend button.

To connect both a mouse and keyboard

1. Purchase a standard Y-adapter available at computer dealers.

2. Plug the Y-adapter into the external mouse/keyboard port.

3. Connect the external mouse and keyboard to the Y-adapter.

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Connecting Devices

To enable the FN keys

If you’ve connected an external keyboard, you need to enable the external FN keys.

1. Press Fn+F2 to start the SCU.

2. From the Input/Output menu, select External Devices.

3. Check Enable External FN Key.

To access the FN key on your external keyboard, use CTRL+ALT. For example,

to access Fn+F2, press CTRL+ALT+F2.

To connect a serial device

The OmniBook 9-pin serial port is a standard serial port, just like those found on many PCs. The most common types of serial connections involve printers, modems, and other computers. You can make such connections using standard serial cables and adapters available at computer dealers and electronic supply stores.

To view or change serial port assignments

You can see and change the serial communications port names (COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4) assigned to the serial port and infrared port.

1. Press Fn+F2 to start the System Configuration utility.

2. Use the Input/Output menu COM Ports command to change the COM names for the serial port and the physical infrared port (normally COM1 and COM2). PCMCIA serial-type cards use the remaining COM names.

3. Exit the utility without rebooting—then click Start and Shut Down to restart the OmniBook. You must restart to make the new assignments active.

4. If you changed the port assignments, you must reboot the OmniBook to make the new assignments active.

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Connecting Devices

To specify serial port settings

Many applications provide a way for you to adjust the settings for serial ports they use. Other applications don’t let you change serial port settings. However, you can use Control Panel to set the basic serial port settings—the ones used by an application that doesn’t change settings.

In Windows 95

1. Open the System Properties window.

2. Click the Device Manager tab to see a list of serial (COM) ports.

3. To view the settings for a COM port, select the port and click Properties. (The serial port is normally COM1, and the physical infrared port is normally COM2.)

In Windows for Workgroups

• Open Control Panel and double-click the Ports icon. Click the port you want to set up, then set its parameters. For details, see the Windows Quick Start manual.

Hardware Settings

The changes you make to the advanced settings for a serial port should match your hardware settings. The built-in advanced settings are listed below—you shouldn’t use different settings in any applications.

• COM1: address 3F8 hex, interrupt 4.

• COM2: address 2F8 hex, interrupt 3.

• COM3: address 3E8 hex, interrupt 4.

• COM4: address 2E8 hex, interrupt 3.

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Connecting Devices

To connect a parallel device

The OmniBook 25-pin parallel port is a standard parallel port. The most common types of parallel connections involve connections to printers and to other computers.

• For a printer connection, use a standard parallel printer cable available at computer dealers or electronic supply stores.

• For any other connection, such as a bi-directional connection, use a special parallel cable designed for that purpose. See the manual for the software you’re using.

To view or change parallel port assignments

You can see and change the parallel port names (LPT1, LPT2, LPT3) assigned to the printer port.

1. Save any open files—you may need to reboot your OmniBook.

2. Press Fn+F2 to enter the System Configuration utility.

3. From the Input/Output menu, click LPT Port.

4. Select the new port assignment and click OK.

5. From the Exit menu, click Save and Reboot. If you’re prompted, enter your password, then click OK.

6. Click OK to reboot your OmniBook.

The parallel addresses are as follows:

• LPT1: address 378 hex.

• LPT2: address 278 hex.

• LPT3: address 3BC hex.

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Connecting Devices

To make an infrared connection

The infrared port provides a type of serial connection that doesn’t require cables— you just have to line up the device’s infrared port with the right rear of your OmniBook.

Keep the distance within about 3 feet (1 meter) for optimum performance. For example, you can establish a connection to an infrared printer by simply aiming the back of the OmniBook at the printer.

To print on an infrared printer

To connect to an infrared (IrDA-compatible) printer, set the OmniBook printer port to be the infrared printer port, LPT3. The Infrared Monitor provides visual status for infrared communications and helps you resolve infrared communication problems.

In Windows 95

• Click Start, Infrared. Use the tabs in the infrared window to set options.

You can disable infrared printing by unchecking the Enable infrared

communication box in the Options tab.

In Windows for Workgroups

1. From Program Manager, double-click OmniBook Tools (in the Main group).

2. Click Connections, then Infrared Communications.

3. Select the options you want:

• You can enable infrared printing immediately.

• You can enable infrared printing every time you start Windows.

• You can disable infrared printing by clearing options.

For more information about IrMonitor, see its online help.

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Hint

Both the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files contain comments that should help

your CD-ROM manufacturer advise you in editing the files to meet the particular

requirements for your device

Connecting Devices

To set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive

The general steps for setting up a PC card CD-ROM drive are as follows:

1. Copy the device drivers—from the installation software provided with the CD-ROM drive—to the Support Utility disk into the A:\tools directory.

2. Add the device=driver statements to the CONFIG.SYS file on the Support Utility disk. The device statements should immediately follow the [USERCD] label.

3. Check the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to make sure that the CD-ROM drive is assigned as drive G:.

Before the OmniBook can recognize the CD-ROM drive, you’ll need to edit the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files on the Support Utility disk. The required device-drivers statements come from the CD-ROM manufacturer.

What you’ll need from your CD-ROM manufacturer

1. The names of the device drivers to copy to the Support Utility disk.

2. The device=drivers statements to add the CONFIG.SYS file.

3. Statements that the CD-ROM drive that may require to be added to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

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Changing the Configuration

This chapter describes the OmniBook tools and utilities that come with the OmniBook. Use them to view and adjust configuration settings.

This chapter describes

♦ HP User Tools (Windows 95 operating system only). ♦ OmniBook Tools (Windows for Wordgroups operating systems only). ♦ System Configuration Utility (operating-system-independent).

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Settings

HP User Tools (Windows 95)

OmniBook Tools (Windows for Workgroups)

SCU

Display, keyboard, pointer

Display resolution

xx Display switching

xxx

Keyboard setup

xx External keyboard setup

Pointing device setup

External pointer setup

Power management

Power, time-out setup

xxx

Advanced power setup

Battery charging

Connections

Printer setup

xx PC card setup

xx COM port setup

xx LPT port setup

Settings

HP User Tools (Windows 95)

OmniBook Tools (Windows for Workgroups)

SCU

SCSI BIOS setup

Security

Password setup

xxx

PC identification

xxx

Hard disk security

Other

Date and time

xxx

Sound volume

xx Boot setup

Drive types

Cache setup

Memory size

xxx

BIOS version

xxx

Uninstall software

Changing the Configuration

For any operating system, you can use the System Configuration Utility (SCU) to change OmniBook configuration settings. For Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups, you can also use a Tools application in Windows. The SCU provides more options for certain settings. The following chart summarizes the OmniBook settings you can change. See the sections of this chapter for details.

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Changing the Configuration

Information 1

Opens the OmniBook User’s Guide and other online sources of information.

Information 2

Shows the HP software license agreement, and shows the BIOS version and the amount of system memory.

Setup

OmniBook

Display

Sets whether the built-in display is on or off when an external display is present.

Password

Set User Password.” The user password doesn’t give access to protected administrator options.

User Password Required” sets whether a password is required when the computer starts, before

undocking, or when changing OmniBook settings such as those in the SCU.

Set Admin Password.” The administrator password provides protection equal to the user password plus PC

ID and OmniBook setting protection. The administrator password can be used whenever the user password

is requested, such as when changing the user password.

Admin Password Required” sets whether PC ID and OmniBook setting changes are protected by the

administrator password.

Options for Battery Power” balances the tradeoffs between power savings and performance speed while

operating on battery power. Click Custom to set time-outs individually.

Idle Time Before Turn-Off” shows the individual time-outs for operation on battery power.

Date/Time

Sets date, time, and time zone.

Display

Sets display properties, including resolution and color palette settings.

Printers

Opens the Printers folder for setting up and controlling printers.

PC Card

Sets PC Card properties, including identification, settings, and taskbar setup.

Using HP User Tools

HP User Tools give you a convenient way in Windows 95 to change the way your OmniBook looks and operates. For many settings, it’s an alternative to using the System Configuration Utility.

To run HP User Tools

1. Click Start, HP User Tools.

2. Click the tabs and buttons for the changes you want to make. You’re prompted if you need to reboot the computer. Click Help or see the table below for more information.

3. After you make the changes, exit HP User Tools.

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Power

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Control Panel

Opens the Windows Control Panel for changing other settings.

Advanced

PC Identification

Lets you define four text strings for name, title, company, address, phone, etc.

Uninstall

Lets you remove selected sets of OmniBook software from the hard disk drive.

Using HP User Tools

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Personalize

Lets you define four text strings for name, title, company, address, phone.

Lets you set date, time, and international settings.

Display

OmniBook Display

Sets whether the built-in display is on or off when an external display is present.

Display Resolution

Sets the number of dots used to display the entire screen image and the number of colors

for the built-in display or a display connected to the VGA output.

Sound

Volume and Mixer

Opens the Volume-Mixer window for adjusting volume and balance.

Media Player

Starts the Windows Media Player application.

Sound Recorder

Starts the Windows Sound Recorder application.

Connections

Docking

Docking Prompts” sets whether reminder messages appear when you dock or undock and whether

a password is required to undock, if you have a password.

Using OmniBook Tools

OmniBook Tools give you a convenient way in Windows for Workgroups to change the way your OmniBook looks and operates. For many settings, it’s an alternative to using the System Configuration Utility.

To run OmniBook Tools

1. In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in the Main group).

2. Click the buttons for the changes you want to make. You’re prompted if you need to reboot the computer. Click Help or see the table below for more information.

3. After you make the changes, exit OmniBook Tools.

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COM Ports

Sets serial and infrared port addresses and interrupts.

Printers

Sets printer options.

Card Slots

Starts the CardWizard application for managing PC cards.

Infrared Communications

Starts IrMonitor or sets when it starts. IrMonitor provides IrDA communications.

Input Devices

Pointing Devices

Sets pointing device or mouse settings.

Keyboard

Sets keyboard repeat settings.

Power Management

Options for Battery Power

Balances the tradeoffs between power savings and performance speed while operating on battery

power. Click Custom to set time-outs individually. Idle Time before Turn-Off

Shows the individual time-outs.

Uninstall

Lets you remove selected sets of OmniBook software from the hard disk.

Password

Set Admin Password

The administrator password provides protection equal to the user password plus PC ID and

OmniBook setting protection. The administrator password can be used whenever the user password

is requested, such as when changing the user password.

Admin Password Required

Sets whether changes to PC ID and OmniBook settings are protected by the administrator password.

Set User Password

The user password protects certain events, but doesn’t give access to protected administrator

options, such as PC ID.

User Password Required

Sets whether a password is required when the computer starts, before undocking, or when changing

OmniBook settings such as those in the SCU.

Library

Opens the OmniBook User’s Guide and other online sources of information.

(Control menu, About)

Shows the BIOS version and the amount of system memory.

Using OmniBook Tools

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Using the System Configuration Utility

The System Configuration Utility (SCU) provides access to basic configuration settings. It is independent of the operating system.

To run the SCU (during reboot)

1. Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. If necessary, you can press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot.

2. During reboot, at the message “<F2> to enter System Configuration Utility,” press F2 to start the SCU.

3. The mouse is not active in the SCU. Press ALT to activate menus, and use the Tab key, arrow keys, spacebar, ENTER, and ESC to navigate and change settings. See the tables below for more information.

4. After you select the options you want, use the Exit menu to close the SCU.

5. Certain settings require that you reboot the OmniBook before they take effect. We recommend rebooting after changing SCU settings.

To run the SCU without rebooting

This method is not supported by certain operating systems, such as OS/2.

1. Save your data in any open applications.

2. Press Fn+F2 simultaneously to start the SCU.

3. The mouse is not active in the SCU. Press ALT to activate menus, and use arrow keys, spacebar, ENTER, and ESC to navigate and change settings. See the tables below for more information.

4. After you select the options you want, use the Exit menu to close the SCU. Certain settings require that you reboot the OmniBook before they take effect.

The following table describes the use action required when changing SCU options:

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Date and Time

Sets the date and time.

Reboot required.

Boot Devices

Boot Device

FDD First. The typical PC boot, where drive A is searched first for a

system disk, then drive C. HDD Only. Boots the computer from drive C only. Provides protection

from boot-sector virus.

Boot Configuration

Full. Configures all Plug and Play devices, such as needed for DOS or

Windows 3.x. Boot devices only. Configures just. The keyboard, display, and disk,

such as needed for Windows 95. Auto-detect. Detects the current operating system and boots the

appropriate configuration.

Fast Boot. Skips the RAM test. Enable SCSI BIOS. Enable only if drivers aren’t available for the

operating system. Enable boot sector virus check. Avoids a potential boot sector

message during reboot.

Reboot required.

Docking Messages

On or off. Provides prompts during docking and undocking.

Save required.

Passwords

Password options

Administrator Password. Sets whether PC ID and SCU-type changes are

protected by the administrator password. User Password. Sets whether a user password is required when the

computer turns on, before undocking, or when making SCU-type changes. . Disable hard disk drive lock. Sets whether a user password with turn-on

security can secure data on the hard disk when in another computer.

Immediate.

Set Admin password

The administrator password provides protection equal to the user password

plus PC ID and SCU protection. The administrator password can be used

whenever the user password is requested, such as when changing the user

password.

Immediate.

Using the System Configuration Utility

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Set User password

The user password protects user events selected in Password Options, but

doesn’t give access to protected administrator options, such as PC ID.

Immediate.

PC Identification

Four text strings for name, company, address, phone.

Immediate.

Internal Cache

Enables faster performance by using internal processor memory.

Reboot required.

External Cache

Enables faster performance by using external cache memory.

Reboot required.

Disks menu

Floppy Disk Drive

Specifies the type of floppy disk drive.

Reboot required.

Hard Disk Drive

Specifies the type of hard disk for a nonstandard hard disk.

Reboot required.

Input/Output menu

COM Ports

Sets serial and infrared port addresses and interrupts.

Reboot required.

LPT Port

Sets printer port address.

Reboot required.

LPT Type

Sets printer port communication.

Reboot required.

Keyboard Setup

Key Delay. Sets how long you hold a key down before the character starts

repeating.

Key Repeat Rate. Sets how fast characters repeat.

Keyboard Numlock. Sets whether Num Lock is active after rebooting.

Reboot required.

External devices

VGA Display device. Sets whether the built-in display is on or off when an

external display is present. Force recognition of external VGA. Overrides automatic detection of an

external display. Enable External FN Key. Lets you press CTRL+ALT instead of FN on an

external keyboard with no FN key. Ignore External Pointing Device. Activates the built-in pointing device

when an external mouse is connected.

Save required.

Audio Port

Sets the volumes for the beeper signal and the sound speaker.

Save required.

Power menu

Power Controls

Power Saving should be On for power savings, Off for no power

management. If an Advanced Power Management driver is loaded, power

Reboot required.

Using the System Configuration Utility

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saving is active regardless of this setting. Suspend, Auto Hibernate, HDD power-down, CPU power-down are

automatic turn-off times when operating on battery power. Enable Hibernate enables or prevents saving and restoring a session from

the hard disk. Time-out during screen activity permits automatic suspend if the only

activity is display activity. HDD power-down when on AC permits the hard disk to turn off when

operating on ac power. Disable low battery message can block this message if it interferes with

the operating system.

Battery Charging

Sets the order for charging two batteries. Only one battery charges at a time.

Save required.

Exit menu

Save and Exit

Saves changes and exits without rebooting.

Save and Reboot

Saves changes and reboots the computer.

Exit (No Save)

Discards changes and exits.

Default Settings

Resets all settings to defaults without exiting.

Reboot suggested.

Restore Settings

Discards changes without exiting.

Version Info

Shows the BIOS version.

Using the System Configuration Utility

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Troubleshooting

Hints

If you’re having a problem—and Windows is running on your OmniBook—see the

online OmniBook User’s Guide. Its troubleshooting chapter contains more

troubleshooting information. If you’re having a problem within one particular application, check the manual for

that application, too.

If you run into problems getting your OmniBook started, you can use the suggestions in this chapter for getting back on track.

If you have questions that this manual doesn’t answer, you can

• See the online OmniBook User’s Guide—it’s your main source of information about using the OmniBook. It includes extensive troubleshooting information.

• If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, check the online Windows Quick Start and MS-DOS Quick Start manuals.

• If you’re using Windows 95, check the printed Introducing Microsoft Windows manual.

• Look at the online Help for Windows and other applications.

• Check with your computer system administrator, if you have one.

• See other books about Windows, MS-DOS, and other applications. Check your

local library or bookstore.

• Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard—see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library.

• Get information about system resources (interrupts, addresses, and memory)— see “Software System Resources” on page 6-4.

• Find technical information about the OmniBook on the Internet—visit the World-Wide Web support site at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Basic Problems

If your OmniBook has a problem starting, find the symptom below that matches your situation. Try the suggestions one at a time.

If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on

• Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter, or insert a fresh battery pack.

If the OmniBook stops responding

• Press the blue On/Suspend button and wait a few moments until the icons on the status panel stabilize. Then press the blue button again to turn the OmniBook back on.

If necessary, press

• If nothing happens, insert a paper clip or other slender object into the reset-button hole in the left side of the case, below the ac adapter socket. Push in momentarily—the system should reset and reboot.

Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot.

If the OmniBook doesn’t respond at turn-on

• Connect the ac adapter.

• Press On/Suspend to try turning on the unit.

• Insert a insert a paper clip or other slender object into the reset-button hole in

the left side of the case, below the ac adapter socket. Push in momentarily—the system should reset and reboot.

If you get no response, remove the battery and ac adapter and press the reset

button again—then plug in the ac adapter and try resetting again. If you still get no response, the unit requires service.

If the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully, see the next symptom.

If the cursor sometimes drifts on the screen

The TrackPoint is constantly being calibrated and sometimes the cursor drifts during the process. If this occurs, remove your finger from the TrackPoint for 3 seconds to allow proper calibration.

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Solving Basic Problems

If the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully

If your operating system is MS-DOS or Windows for Workgroups

• If no text is displayed, or if things stop before you see any text about MS-DOS, the unit probably requires service.

• If you see error messages during startup, but Windows starts or you get an MS-DOS prompt, exit Windows. Then type scandisk to fix problems with drive C. Then press press

F8 ENTER and step through each startup command to find where the

Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot—but at the “MS-DOS Startup Menu,”

problem occurs. Repair or restore the necessary files as indicated.

• If you see text about MS-DOS but things stop before Windows starts or before you get an MS-DOS prompt, insert the Support Utility disk or other boot disk in the floppy disk drive, then press

Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot from drive A—then click

the Minimum Startup option. (If the unit doesn’t reboot from a floppy boot disk, the unit probably requires service.)

If it reboots, type dir c: to see if drive C contains valid files. Then try the

following:

If drive C has valid files, try typing these commands: scandisk c: (to repair any defects) sys a: c: (to restore core MS-DOS files). Last resort: The following commands delete all files on drive C, so you must

reinstall your files after running these commands: fdisk (to reinitialize drive C)

format c: /u (to prepare drive C for storing data)

If it still doesn’t start, try reinstalling the Windows for Workgroups files on drive

C—see page 2-6.

If your operating system is Windows 95

• If no text is displayed during reboot, or if things stop before you see “Starting Windows 95...”, the unit probably requires service.

• If you see “Starting Windows 95...” during startup followed by error messages, reboot again—but when you see “Starting Windows 95...”, press

F8 to get the

startup menu. Click a startup option that might help you discover or fix the problem.

Use the “safe mode” option to start Windows with a basic configuration. Run ScanDisk (in System Tools) to fix problems with drive C. You can also make other changes to repair your startup files.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Basic Problems

Use the “step-by-step” option to step through each startup command to find where problems occur, so you can repair or restore any files indicated.

• If drive C (the hard disk) isn’t working properly, insert the Support Utility floppy disk in the floppy disk drive, then press

Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot from drive A—

then click the Minimum Startup option. At the MS-DOS prompt, type scandisk c: to fix certain problems with drive C. You can use other commands on drive A to try to repair drive C. Then remove the floppy disk and try rebooting again. If it still doesn’t start, try reinstalling the original Windows 95 files on drive C.

If your system password doesn’t work

• Check whether Num Lock is off. Try changing it.

• If you’ve forgotten your password, have your OmniBook at hand and call

Hewlett-Packard at the phone number in the Service and Support booklet.

If the screen is difficult to read

• Set the display resolution to its original setting—800×600 (SVGA). For Windows for Workgroups, use Display in OmniBook Tools. For Windows 95, use Display in HP User Tools.

• Try adjusting the brightness and contrast by sliding the controls below the screen.

• Try changing the color scheme. For Windows for Workgroups, use Display in OmniBook Tools. For Windows 95, use Display in HP User Tools.

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Specifications and Regulatory Information

Your OmniBook is designed to provide trouble-free operation. The following suggestions can help you maintain its dependability:

• Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in the next section.

• Check out the tips about ergonomics and work habits.

• If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions in chapter 5 of this

manual.

• If you think your OmniBook might need repair service, see the warranty and service information in the Support and Service booklet.

To contact Hewlett -Packard: If you have questions that this manual and the online OmniBook manuals don’t answer (even after looking in the contents and index), you can contact Hewlett-Packard at the address or phone number listed in the Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library. Please have your OmniBook with you.

To clean the OmniBook: You can clean the OmniBook with a soft cloth dampened either in clean water or in water containing a mild detergent. Do not use an excessively wet cloth nor allow water inside the case. Do not use any abrasive cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display. Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display. You can clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust.

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Hardware Specifications

Display

Backlit liquid-crystal display (LCD).

SVGA (800 x 600 dots) up to 64K colors

Keyboard

Enhanced PC functionality with compact layout.

Embedded numeric keypad.

Tilt feet

Pointing device.

Memory

RAM: 8 MB or more (depending on the model), expandable to 64 MB maximum.

Mass

Storage

Card slots: two PC card slots available (two type I or type II cards or one type III card).

Hard disk drive: 1 removable 2.5-inch IDE drive.

Floppy disk drive: 1 removable 3.5-inch 1.44-MB floppy disk drive.

Interfaces

Serial: one 9-pin 115,200-baud RS-232 port (with hardware handshaking).

Parallel: one 25-pin bi-directional parallel port.

Infrared: one 4-Mbps bi-directional IrDA port.

SVGA output: one color-SVGA port with up to 256 color 1024 x 768 resolution.

Card slots: PC card I/O cards (two type I or type II cards or one type III card).

MIDI: one mini D-sub 15-pin connector and adapter.

Docking port: one custom port for docking station.

NTSC/PAL composite S-video port.

Card Slots

Electrical: PC card version 2.1 cards.

Mechanical: PC card type I, II, and III cards.

AC Adapter

Input: 115 to 240 Vac (50 to 60 Hz).

Output: 12 Vdc, 3.3 A.

Polarity: negative (inner contact is negative).

Battery Pack

F1193A 14.4 vdc lithium ion 2.5 AH

F1194A 14.4 vdc lithium ion 3.75 AH

Temperature

Operating: 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F) on TFT,

5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) on DSTN.

Storage: -40 to +60 °C (-40 to 140 °F).

The unit may not operate properly below 5 °C (41 °F), but it can be stored at

temperatures down to -40 °C (-40 °F) without damaging the hardware.

Humidity

Operating: 90% relative humidity at 35 °C (95 °F) maximum.

Storage: 90% relative humidity at 60 °C (140 °F) maximum.

Audio System

Built-in 16-bit Sound Blaster-compatible stereo sound card, microphone and speakers.

Specifications and Regulatory Information

Hardware Specifications

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Specifications and Regulatory Information

System timer

Keyboard

Redirect IRQ 9

COM2 and COM4 (undocked) / Free (docked)

COM1 and COM3 (serial port)

Crystal sound

Floppy disk drive

LPT1 (parallel port)

Real-time clock

MIDI10PCI-type interrupt: CardBus (undocked) / SCSI (docked)

Free12Mouse

Coprocessor

Internal hard disk (primary IDE controller)

Internal CD-ROM (secondary IDE controller)

C0000-CAFFF

Chips & Technologies video BIOS

CB000-CBFFF

Enhanced parallel port BIOS

CC000-E7FFF

Free (see below)

E8000-FFFFF

Plug-and play, PCI, and system BIOS

Software System Resources

Below are default values for the system resources. To see other, non-default possibilities, refer to the System Configuration Utility, which lists port and audio device configurations in the Input/Output menu.

System Resources

The tables in this section show typical resource usage as set up by the OmniBook BIOS. Plug-and-play operating systems, drivers, and SCU settings may change some of the entries.

System Interrupts

System Memory

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Specifications and Regulatory Information

170-177

Secondary HDD controller (internal CD-ROM)

1F0-1F7

Internal hard disk

200-207

Joystick

220-22F

Crystal sound

2F8-2FF

COM2 (infrared port)

330-331

MPU 401 (MIDI)

376

Secondary HDD controller (internal CD-ROM)

378-37F

LPT1 (printer port)

388-38B

Sound

3B0-3BB

VGA adapter

3C0-3DF

VGA adapter

3E0-3E1

PC card bridge on PCI

3F0-3F5

Floppy controller

3F6

Primary HDD controller

3F7

Floppy controller

3F8-3FF

COM1 (serial port)

Sound record or ECP

Sound playback

Floppy disk drive

Fast IR or ECP

DMA controller

Free6Free7Free

Software System Resources

Valid uses for memory addresses CC000-E7FFF:

• Upper memory blocks (UMBs) in the range CC000-E7FFF.

• PC card and ISA/PCI card memory windows in the range CC000-DFFFF.

• ISA/PCI card boot ROM in the range CE000-DFFFF.

System Input/Output Addresses (100 -3FF)

DMA Channels

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Specifications and Regulatory Information

Country

Rated Voltage and

Current

AC Plug Type

HP Part Numbers

Canada

Mexico

Philippines

Taiwan

United States

125–127 Vac (10 A)

NEMA 5-15P

8120-1348 (2.3 m)

8120-6260 (1.0 m)

United States

250 Vac (6 A)

NEMA 6-15P

8120-0698 (2.5 m)

East and West Europe

Egypt

Saudi Arabia

250 Vac (10 A)

CEE 7-VII

8120-1689 (2 m)

8120-6262 (1.0 m)

Hong Kong

Singapore

United Kingdom

250 Vac (5 A)

BS 1363A

8120-1351 (2.3 m)

8120-6261 (1.0 m)

Australia

New Zealand

People’s Republic of

China

250 Vac (7.5 A)

AS3112

8120-1369 (2 m)

8120-6346 (1.0 m)

Switzerland

250 Vac (6 A)

SEV Type 12

8120-2104 (2 m)

Denmark

250 Vac (6 A)

Danish AFSNIT 107

8120-2956 (2 m)

Japan

125 Vac (12 A)

125 Vac (7 A)

MITI 41-9682

MITI 41-7275

8120-5342 (2.5 m)

8120-6768 (0.2 m)

India

South Africa

250 Vac (10 A)

IEC 83-B1

8120-4211 (2.0 m)

Safety Information

Power Cord, Plug, and Voltage Requirements

The power cord supplied with the OmniBook ac adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the ac adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area. However, if you travel to a different area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage, you should use one of the power cords listed below. To purchase a power cord (including one for a country not listed below) or a replacement ac adapter (HP part number F1044B), contact your local Hewlett-Packard dealer or Sales and Service office.

Power Cords

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CAUTION

Use only the ac adapter shipped with the OmniBook (HP part number

F1044B). Using any other adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your

warranty. Always plug the ac adapter into a grounded outlet. Also, the adapter

plug has negative polarity—the inner contact is negative, and the outer is

positive.

Safety Information

Battery Safety

• To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal object to touch across the battery contacts.

• The battery pack is suitable for use only with an HP OmniBook 5700 and F1338A battery charger.

• Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside.

• Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water.

• Handle a damaged or leaking lithium-ion battery with extreme care. If you

come in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

• Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures—above 60 °C (140 °F).

• When the battery is not in use, store it in the battery pouch provided.

• When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider

regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.

• To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office.

• Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds

45 °C (113 °F).

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Safety Information

Laser Safety

The CD-ROM drive used with the OmniBook is certified a as Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended:

• Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully.

• If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center—see the

OmniBook Support and Service booklet.

• Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.

• Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam—do not open the unit.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1

LED Safety

The infrared port located on the back panel of the OmniBook is classified as a Class 1 LED (light-emitting diode) device according to International Standard IEC 825-1 (EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended:

• If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center—see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet.

• Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.

• Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Be aware that the beam is

invisible light and cannot be seen.

• Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any type of optical device.

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT LEDSCHÜTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT

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Working in Comfort

Ergonomics is the science that fits products to people. Its goal is to make products easy, enjoyable, safe, and efficient to use. However, with even the best designed equipment, how you use the product is very important.

You can use your OmniBook virtually anywhere, anytime, so following the guidelines below can be a challenge—but your efforts will be worthwhile, and help ensure that your OmniBook is ergonomically effective for you.

• Place your OmniBook directly in front of you, within easy reaching distance for your hands when your arms are hanging straight down at your side (this is about 16 inches, or 40 centimeters, in most cases).

• Whenever possible, adjust your seat height, work surface, or both to position the surface at approximately elbow height.

• Try not to use a lot of force when typing—type as lightly as possible. The OmniBook keyboard requires little force to activate, and excess force during typing may increase the risk of injury to you in the long term.

• Do not rest your wrists on a sharp edge when typing. Whenever possible, find a work surface edge that is rounded or padded, or position yourself so your hands rest on the surface, not its edge.

• When typing, try to find positions where you can sit with your arms (shoulder to elbow) straight down at your sides, and try not to hold your arms out away from your body (angle less than 20 degrees).

• Position the keyboard so your wrists, hands, and fingers are in a “neutral” line while typing. This means they do not tilt up or sideways more than 10 degrees.

• Shift positions and move your body from time to time—keeping your body “locked” in one position for a long period of time is unnatural and stressful.

• Take short (about 2 minutes or so) breaks whenever you feel fatigued, tired, or stiff—or at least once every hour. Use the breaks to gently stretch your hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders.

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Regulatory Information

This section presents information that shows how the OmniBook 5700 complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the OmniBook not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the OmniBook in these regions.

U.S.A.

The OmniBook 5700 generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception. The OmniBook complies with the limits for a Class B computing device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. The “FCC ID” number for this product is listed on the bottom of the unit. In the unlikely event that there is interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by removing the unit’s batteries and ac adapter), try the following:

• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.

• Relocating the OmniBook with respect to the receiver.

• Connecting the OmniBook ac adapter to another power outlet.

Connections to Peripheral Devices

To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations, use properly shielded cables with this device.

For more information, consult your dealer, an experienced radio/television technician, or the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. At the first printing of this manual, the telephone number was (202) 512-1800.

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Regulatory Information

Canada

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

Japan

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Specifications and Regulatory Information

Manufacturer:

Hewlett-Packard Company

Address:

Hewlett-Packard Co.

Mobile Computing Division

1000 NE Circle Blvd.

Corvallis, OR 97330

declares that the following product

Product name:

HP OmniBook 5700, all models

Options:

All

conforms to the following product specifications

Safety:

IEC 950:1991+A1,A2 / EN 60950 (1992)+A1,A2

IEC 825-1:1993/EN60825-1:1994

EMC:

CISPR 22:1993 / EN 55022 (1994): Class B

[1 ]

EN 50082-1:1992

IEC 801-2:1991 / prEN 55024-2 (1992): 4kV CD, 8kV AD

IEC 801-3:1984 / prEN 55024-3 (1991): 3V/m

IEC 801-4:1988 / prEN 55024-4 (1992): 0.5 kV signal lines, 1.0kV

power lines

Supplementary

Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low

Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

The HP F1044B ac/dc adapter used with this product is designed to

operate on all power systems, other than IT power systems.

[1] The product was tested in a typical configuration with

Hewlett-Packard personal computer peripherals.

Quality Department

Hewlett-Packard Company

Mobile Computing Division

Regulatory Information

Europe

Products sold in Europe by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed below.

Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014)

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Index

ac power

icon, 1-18

adapter

mouse/keyboard,

3-10 adapter (Y), 3-10 addresses

Input/Output, 6-5 serial ports, 3-12

adjusting

brightness, 1-9 display type, 3-8 volume, 1-11

administrator

password, 4-4

advanced settings

serial ports, 3-12

applications (HP),

2-10

audio system

headphones, 1-11 microphone, 1-11 speakers, 1-11 volume, 1-11

backup disks

creating DOS 6.22,

2-7

creating Windows

for Workgroups, 2-7

battery

charging, 1-4 icons, 1-18 installing, 1-3

safety, 6-7 BIOS resources, 6-4 blocks (upper

memory), 6-5 board (expansion),

3-5

Caps Lock icon, 1-17 CardBus, 1-29 cards

I/O port names,

3-11, 3-12 PC card status, 1-17 setting up PC card

port, 3-15

CD-ROM drive

reading from icon,

1-17

channels (DMA), 6-5 charging

battery, 1-4

cleaning the

OmniBook, 6-2

connecting

headphones, 1-11 microphone, 1-11 speakers, 1-11

Corporate Evaluator's

Guide, 1-2, 2-9

creating

DOS 6.22 backup

disks, 2-7

data storage, 1-17 default values, 6-4 disable infrared

printing, 3-14

display (external)

adjusting type, 3-8

connecting, 3-8 DMA channels, 6-5 docking password, DOS 6.22 backup

disks, 2-7 drivers

installing, 2-9

reinstalling, 2-2

4-6

ergonomics, 6-9 expansion board, 3-5 external

display type, 3-8

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speaker volume,

1-11

speakers, 1-11

factory-installed

operating system,

1-5 FAT32, 2-2, 2-3 floppy disk drive

icon, 1-17 Fn keys

volume control,

1-11

hard drive

icon, 1-17 headphones

(connecting), 1-11 HP applications

installing, 2-10

icons

ac power, 1-18

battery status, 1-18

Caps Lock, 1-17

CD-ROM drive

activity, 1-17

charging status,

1-18

floppy disk activity,

1-17

hard disk activity,

1-17 Num Lock, 1-17 PC card, 1-17 Scroll Lock, 1-17 status panel, 1-17

suspended state,

1-18

inserting

PC cards, 1-29

installing

battery, 1-3 factory-installed

operating system, 1-5

HP applications,

2-10 HP software, 2-3 operating systems,

2-3 OS/2 Warp, 2-9 Windows, 2-3 Windows 95, 2-4 Windows for

Workgroups, 2-6 Windows NT, 2-9

interrupts

serial ports, 3-12 system, 6-4

Kensington lock

attaching, 1-18

keyboard

adjusting, 1-10 correct positioning,

6-9 status, 1-17

laser safety, 6-8 LED safety, 6-8 license agreement, iii

memory

system resource, 6-5

microphone

(connecting), 1-11

Num Lock

icon, 1-17

OmniBook

cleaning, 6-2 Notes, 1-31 Website, 1-2, 1-31

online User's Guide,

1-31

operating systems

OS/2 Warp, 2-9 reinstalling, 2-2 Windows 95, 2-4 Windows for

Workgroups, 2-6

Windows NT, 2-9 OS/2 Warp, 2-9 OS/2 Warp Connect,

2-9

passwords

administrator, 4-4

docking,

forgotten, 5-5

in SCU,

in User Tools, 4-7

user, 4-4 PC cards

icons, 1-17

inserting, 1-29

setting up port, 3-15 plug requirements, 6-6 port

4-6

4-9

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HP OB5700 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual