HP OB800 5-166 Service Manual

HP OmniBook 800

Installation and Setup Guide

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Contents

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

Setting Up the OmniBook ................................ 1-3

An Overview of the OmniBook........................... 1-4

To set up the OmniBook ............................... 1-5

To adjust the display .................................. 1-8

To use the mouse .................................... 1-9

To connect the floppy-disk drive ......................... 1-10

To select a preinstalled operating system.................... 1-12

Other Basics of Operation ................................ 1-15

Using FN and ALT GR Keys ............................. 1-15

Using the Status Panel ................................. 1-16

Using Shortcut Keys .................................. 1-17

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook ........................ 1-18

2 Reinstalling Windows ................................. 2-1

What the Recovery CD Contains ........................... 2-3

Reinstalling Windows 95................................. 2-4

To reinstall Windows 95 and original HP software on drive C: ..... 2-4

Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups ....................... 2-6

To reinstall Windows for Workgroups and original HP software .... 2-6

Reinstalling HP Applications .............................. 2-8

To install HP software programs .......................... 2-8

To read the User’s Guide on another computer ............... 2-8

Installing Windows NT or OS/2 Warp ........................ 2-9

3 Expanding the OmniBook .............................. 3-1

Replacing Internal Hardware.............................. 3-3

To replace the hard-disk drive ........................... 3-3

Adding Memory to the OmniBook ........................ 3-8

Connecting External Devices.............................. 3-10

Using a PC card ..................................... 3-11

To insert a PC card into the upper slot...................... 3-12

To insert a PC card into the lower slot ...................... 3-13

To remove a PC card.................................. 3-14

To connect an external monitor .......................... 3-15

To connect a serial device .............................. 3-15

To connect an external mouse ........................... 3-16

To connect a printer or other parallel device ................. 3-16

To connect a CD-ROM drive or other SCSI device .............. 3-17

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To connect an infrared device ........................... 3-18

To connect a microphone, headphones, or speakers ........... 3-19

4 Changing the Configuration............................. 4-1

Where You Can Change Settings ........................... 4-3

Using HP User Tools .................................... 4-4

To run HP User Tools ................................. 4-4

Using OmniBook Tools.................................. 4-6

To run OmniBook Tools ............................... 4-6

Using the System Configuration Utility ....................... 4-8

To run the SCU...................................... 4-8

5 Troubleshooting...................................... 5-1

Solving Basic Problems.................................. 5-3

6 Specifications, Regulatory, and Safety Information ........... 6-1

Hardware Specifications ................................. 6-3

Software System Resources ............................... 6-4

Safety Information ..................................... 6-6

Regulatory Information.................................. 6-9

U.S.A. ............................................ 6-9

Canada ........................................... 6-10

Japan ............................................ 6-10

Europe ........................................... 6-11

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Starting Out with Your
OmniBook

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 equipped with a full-size
keyboard, its own built-in mouse, and your choice of Microsoft Windows95 or
Windows for Workgroups. In addition, your OmniBook has been specifically
designed for ease of use on the road. It features “instant-on” power that immediately
restores your last screen. And the OmniBook is infused with the quality and
attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard.

This OmniBook Getting Started manual shows how to start using your OmniBook. It
also shows what to do if you run into trouble getting started.

Your OmniBook provides this additional documentation:

• 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. Hold down
the OmniBook Library.

• 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 3.1 and 3.11
(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.

• The online OmniBook Notes: Check OmniBook Notes for late-breaking

information available after the manuals were completed. OmniBook Notes are
in the OmniBook Library (In Windows 95: Start, Programs, OmniBook Library.
In Windows for Workgroups: Program Manager, Main, OmniBook Library.)

FN and press F5 (FN+F5)—or look in

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Setting Up the OmniBook

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.
♦ Resetting the OmniBook.
♦ Adjusting the display.
♦ Popping out and calibrating the PS/2-compatible mouse.
♦ Attaching the floppy drive.
♦ Selecting a preinstalled operating system.

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Latch

AC adapter

Fn-key icon strip

VGA out

Upper-card eject

Floppy-disk drive

Display adjustments

Serial

Mouse-eject button

Infrared

Charging light

Printer

Reset button

On/Off

PC card slots

Audio jacks

Security connector

Setting Up the OmniBook

An Overview of the OmniBook

Docking and

SCSI

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Setting Up the OmniBook

To set up the OmniBook

See “Battery Safety” in chapter 6 for the proper handling of batteries.

1. Install the battery.

• Lay the battery pack into the battery compartment. The metal battery

contacts on the pack mate with contacts in the compartment.

• Close the two latches.

The battery pack contains rechargeable batteries. The first time you use your

OmniBook, you should charge the battery for 1 or 2 hours before operating
solely on battery power. However, you can operate immediately with the ac
adapter plugged in—see the next section.

2. Connect the ac adapter and start charging.

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

• Plug the connector from the ac adapter into the socket at the right-rear

corner of the OmniBook.

• Important: If you will not be using the ac adapter for an extended period of

time, unplug it from the power source.

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Color

Meaning for Battery

Off

Not charging (no power connection).

Green

Charging 90% - 100%.

Orange

Charging.

Red

Bad battery or missing battery.

CAUTION

Use the HP F1044B ac adapter shipped with the OmniBook, or use another

Hewlett-Packard adapter intended for use with the OmniBook 800, such as the

HP F1140A. 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. This is different from many other adapters.

Setting Up the OmniBook

The Charging Light

3. Open the OmniBook.

• Press the center latch and lift the lid to open the OmniBook.

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Setting Up the OmniBook

4. Reset the OmniBook.

• Press the reset button: Insert a pen tip or bent paper clip into the small

opening marked “RESET” on the right side of the computer. Press the
recessed button for 1 to 2 seconds. The OmniBook may take half a minute
or more to restart (reboot).

Pressing the reset button is similar to turning off a PC’s power, then turning it

back on again. After this first time, you should not need to press the reset button
often.

If you have an OmniBook floppy drive attached when you reset the OmniBook,

make sure there’s no disk in the drive (unless you set the option in the System
Configuration Utility to boot only from the hard drive). As on a PC, if there’s a
disk in the floppy drive, the OmniBook looks there first for its startup files.

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Note

Keep in mind that a higher brightness setting gives a shorter battery operating

time—because the internal light is using more power. This may affect the operating

time by as much as 1 hour or so.

Setting Up the OmniBook

To adjust the display

• Press the ∧ and ∨ buttons above the keyboard to adjust the brightness.

When you turn on your OmniBook, the display usually takes 1 minute or more to
reach its normal brightness. The cooler the environment, the longer it takes.

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Setting Up the OmniBook

To use the mouse

The mouse is extremely sturdy. Its flexibility allows it to withstand bending and
accidental bumps without breaking.

1. Eject the mouse.

• Press the round mouse-eject button in the upper-right corner of the

keyboard.

• Firmly pull the mouse out past the first resistance to its full extended

position—about 3 inches (8 centimeters).

• Lift the near end of the mouse—it pops up for a more comfortable shape.
Although the arm limits the physical extension of the mouse, it does not

limit the travel of the pointer, as you will see. Just by pushing or pulling on
the pointer, the pointer will continue to travel.

2. Calibrate the mouse.
When you turn on the OmniBook, you might notice that the mouse needs to re-

calibrate itself—that is, it needs to redefine its margins.

• Simply push or pull the mouse against one vertical limit—and then one

horizontal limit—until the pointer on the screen travels to the edge of the
screen.

3. When done, store the mouse.

• If the mouse is popped up, press inward on the support arm and press the

raised end of the mouse downward to collapse it.

• Gently push the mouse into the case opening until it latches.

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Hint

When possible, plug in the OmniBook ac adapter while you’re using the floppy

drive. This prevents the battery from running down.

Setting Up the OmniBook

To replace the mouse

1. Tug sharply on the mouse to remove it and its arm from the computer.

2. Slip the arm of the new mouse into the slot inside the mousehole on the
computer. Push the arm in and force it past the first resistance.

To connect the floppy-disk drive

1. Use the floppy-drive cable (included with the OmniBook) to connect the
OmniBook and the floppy-disk drive.

• Plug the larger plug (pinching its tabs) into the back of the floppy drive.

• Plug the smaller plug into the floppy-drive port at the back of the

OmniBook.

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CAUTION

Always wait until all disk activity stops (the Busy light is off) before ejecting a

disk or unplugging a cable.

Disk-eject button

Setting Up the OmniBook

2. Insert a floppy disk by holding it face up and sliding it into the floppy drive slot
until it clicks into place.

The plug-in floppy drive accepts 3.5-inch disks (1.44 MB and 720 KB).

3. Remove a floppy disk by pressing the eject button.

4. When unplugging the cable, pinch the two tabs on the plug.

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Note

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

installation of the operating system.

Setting Up the OmniBook

To select a preinstalled operating system

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

This product offers a choice between two Microsoft operating systems:
Windows 95, or
Windows for Workgroups. (See the steps below.)
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 MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.1 or 3.11. (Windows 95 is
included on the Recovery CD-ROM.)

If you’re installing Windows 95

After you have installed Windows 95, you should back up your initial system
configuration. Microsoft provides an Emergency Recovery Utility (ERU) on the
Windows 95 CD-ROM provided with your computer, in OTHER\MISC\ERU. The ERU
backs up important system files, providing easy recovery of those files in case of a
system failure. It is recommended that you create a new backup when you make
significant changes to your system, such as adding new hardware or software. (For
more information, read the file ERU.TXT.)

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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 for English. (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 3.11. (You can make these back-up disks at any

time from the icon in the OmniBook group.)

Setting Up the OmniBook

If you’re installing Windows for Workgroups (Windows 3.11)

1. 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.

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

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FN-key icon strip for Windows for Workgroups

Setting Up the OmniBook

3. Choose the following option, then click OK:

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

4. When you are done with this installation, you should swap the FN-key icon strip
that slips into place at the top of the keyboard above the

F1--F12 keys. Two strips

are provided with your computer, but the one pre-inserted is for Windows 95.
(The assignments for the

F1--F12 keys differ between Windows for Workgroups

and Windows 95.)

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Shift

Unshifted

ALT GR

Other Basics of Operation

Other Basics of Operation

This section introduces these basic features:

♦ Using FN and ALT GR keys.
♦ Using the Status Panel.
♦ Using Shortcut keys.
♦ Starting and stopping the OmniBook.

Using FN and ALT GR Keys

The OmniBook has these special keys and features:

•

FN combination keys.

Use the gold FN key in combination with other keys to execute special

functions. For example, simultaneously holding down FN and F5 (top row)
opens the online User’s Guide.

• ALT GR key.

Some keyboards (non-U.S.) have an ALT GR key to the right of the spacebar. If

you have this key, hold it 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.

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Drive C. The hard drive is active (reading or writing).

Keyboard Locks. “A” is Caps Lock, “1” is Num Lock, and the arrows are Scroll Lock .

Power. The electrical bolt means the battery is being charged. The electric plug

means the ac adapter is connected and supplying power. The bars in the battery

indicate relative levels of charge.

Other Basics of Operation

Using the Status Panel

The Status Panel contains indicators for the current status of the OmniBook’s
C drive, keyboard locks, and battery power.

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Displays or hides the Status Panel.

FN+Home, End,

, or

Moves the Status Panel to another corner.

and

Increases and decreases the master volume temporarily.
Temporarily switches the master volume off (“mute”) or

on.

and

Adjusts the beeper mix/volume temporarily.

∧ and ∨ (near the

mouse button)

Increases and decreases brightness.
Moves a VGA-sized image to the center, to the upper left, or

to full size. (By default, a VGA-sized image in the display is

contracted and centered. To avoid cropping an image

through an overhead projector, move it to upper left.)
Selects an external display, both displays simultaneously,

or the OmniBook display.

FN+PLUS (=)

MINUS (-)

Increases the bus speed to full speed.

Decreases the bus speed to half speed. (Some parallel

devices require the slower bus speed.)
If turn-on password protection is active, suspends (turns

off) the OmniBook so the password is required at turn-on.
Opens the Start menu (Windows 95) or the

Program Manager (Windows for Workgroups).

Opens the Explorer or the File Manager.

Opens User Tools or OmniBook Tools.

Opens the Status Panel configuration box.

Opens the User’s Guide.

Other Basics of Operation

Using Shortcut Keys

The following key sequences provide shortcuts to the given features.

FN+ESC

PgUp
FN+M
FN+SPACE

FN+P

FN+TAB

FN+PrtSc

FN+

FN+On/Off

FN+F1

PgDn

FN+N

FN+O

FN+F2
FN+F3
FN+F4
FN+F5

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• To stop with “Instant-On” with ac power, press the

blue On/Off key.

Display Off: Ready to continue immediately

and maintains external connections. (Most

convenient method for Windows 95 and

Windows for Workgroups if ac power is

available.)

• To stop with “Instant-On” on battery power, press the

blue On/Off key.

Suspend: Ready to resume immediately.

You intend to continue within a week or so.

(Most convenient method for Windows 95

and Windows for Workgroups if ac power is

not available.)

• To shut down without saving your session, shut down

Windows, then hold CTRL and ALT and press the

On/Off key. (For Windows 95, the OmniBook

automatically turns off when you shut down

Windows.)

Off: Starts a new session next time.

Reboots at turn-on. (Standard method for

Windows NT and OS/2.)

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

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

To start the OmniBook

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

To stop the OmniBook

You can stop or “turn off” the OmniBook several ways, including “Instant-On” so
you can quickly continue your work where you left off. That’s unlike a desktop PC
that starts from scratch every time you turn it on. Often, the way you stop your
OmniBook depends on how you intend to use it the next time.

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Hint

Preserving connections. If you have active network connections, or if you have

any SCSI devices connected, plug in the ac adapter then press the On/Off key to

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

the OmniBook any other way.
However, 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.

Method of Stopping

Power State

Condition

On/Off key

(with ac adapter connected)

Display Off

Powered/operating state. The computer looks off,

but only the display, keyboard, and mouse are

turned off. Network and SCSI devices are

maintained. Everything continues at turn-on.

On/Off key

(with 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. For

Windows 95, SCSI changes are detected at turn-on.

CTRL+ALT+On/Off key

Off

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

low-power state (battery charges if ac adapter is

connected). Computer reboots at turn-on.

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

If you want to know more about what happens when you stop the OmniBook,
check the following table.

Power States after Stopping 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.

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Hint

Rebooting from a floppy disk. If you want to reboot from a boot disk in the floppy

drive, put the disk in the floppy drive before you 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.

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

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:

• 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.

To reset and restart the OmniBook

If Windows or the OmniBook gets stuck and stops responding—and you can’t
recover 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–
Insert a ball-point pen tip or straightened paper clip into the small hole below

the charging light and press the reset button inside the hole. Resetting is more
complete than rebooting because it resets even locked-up components.

3. Optional (available in Windows for Workgroups): When the OmniBook
displays a list of configurations, you may press SPACEBAR to stop the 5-second
time-out. You may then press a number key and ENTER to select a particular
configuration. If you do nothing, the OmniBook uses its default configuration.

If these actions have no effect, remove the battery and ac adapter and press the
reset button. Then install the battery or plug in the ac adapter and try pressing the
reset button again.

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Reinstalling Windows

Reinstalling Windows

Note

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

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

This chapter has instructions for installing or recovering an operating system. You
can install or recover

♦ Windows 3.1 or 3.11 from your own disks (that is, back up disks created

during the initial installation of Windows, or purchased disks).

♦ Windows 95 from the Recovery CD that came with the OmniBook.
♦ 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

and

BOOTDISK.F32

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

You will need to edit the resulting boot disk if you are not using a SCSI

CD-ROM drive for the Recovery CD. Use BOOTDISK.F32 to create a FAT32

boot disk.

FILE.CHK and

FILE32.CHK

Checksum program.

Checksum program for FAT32.

README text file

Same as README.TXT

OMNIBOOK\

HPADDON.WFW

For Windows 3.1 and 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 3.1, 3.11, and 95: Use this to pick and install optional HP

OmniBook applications, including Appointment Book, Phone Book,

Calculator, the online User’s Guide, Tools, Diagnostics, and icon-strip

printing.

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 all WfW drivers.

What the Recovery CD Contains

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 pre-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-by­step instructions.

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Reinstalling Windows 95

Reinstalling Windows 95

Follow these instructions to re-install the Windows 95 operating system (950 B) that
came with your OmniBook. (To obtain the 950A version of Windows 95, refer to
information in the README.TXT file on the Recovery CD.)

These steps will delete any software or files you may have installed or created on your
hard disk since the original setup.

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

To reinstall Windows 95 and original HP software on
drive C:

1. Plug in the ac adapter to the OmniBook. Turn off the OmniBook.

2. Connect a SCSI CD-ROM drive (HP part number F1196A) to the OmniBook’s
docking/SCSI port according to the CD-ROM drive’s instructions. (This requires
a special OmniBook-to-SCSI adapter cable, HP part number F1182A, unless you
are using a docking system.) If you have a non-SCSI CD-ROM drive (parallel
port or PC-card slot), read the README.1ST file on the Support Utilities disk.)

3. Turn on the CD-ROM drive and insert the Recovery CD-ROM —make sure you
use the correct CD-ROM.

4. Connect the floppy drive to the OmniBook. Insert the Support Utility floppy disk
into the floppy drive.

5. Reboot the computer from the floppy by pressing the reset button. (To reboot
from the floppy drive, the System Configuration Utility must have System, Boot
Devices set to FDD First.)

6. When you see a menu of startup options, select Reinstall All Original Files for
Windows 95. Follow the instructions and do not interrupt the file-transfer

process.

When the process finishes, your hard disk contains the original files. This process
can take an hour or more.

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Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups

Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups

Follow these instructions to install or re-install a Windows 3.x operating system. If
you made back-up disks when setting up the pre-installed Windows for Workgroups,
you can use those disks to re-install the operating system that came with your
OmniBook. Otherwise, you can install Windows 3.x from your own purchased
copies of these disks.

These steps will delete any software or files you may have installed or created on your
hard disk since the original setup. Back up what you would like to save.

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

To reinstall Windows for Workgroups and original HP
software

1. Install DOS 6.22 (from back-up installation disks or from purchased software)
onto drive C as follows:

Insert MS-DOS disk #1 into the floppy drive. Switch to drive A, then format drive

C by typing FORMAT C: /U. If you cannot format the drive, type FDISK C:
and choose option 1 to prepare the drive for formatting. Reboot the computer
and follow the instructions in the display. Install the fourth disk separately: at
the A: prompt, type SETUP C:\DOS. When prompted for installation choices,
choose All Components, and choose the VGA display driver. Reboot when
done.

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

• Insert disk #1 and type A:SETUP.

• Choose the 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.

The installation does not use all of the Windows disks.

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Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups

3. Connect a SCSI CD-ROM drive (HP part number F1196A) to the OmniBook’s
docking/SCSI port according to the CD-ROM drive’s instructions. (This requires
a special OmniBook-to-SCSI adapter cable, HP part number F1182A, unless you
are using a docking system.) If you have a non-SCSI CD-ROM drive (parallel
port or PC-card slot), read the README.1ST file on the Support Utilities disk.)

4. Turn on the CD-ROM drive and insert the Recovery CD-ROM —make sure you
use the correct CD-ROM.

5. Insert the Support Utilities disk into the floppy drive.

6. Exit Windows, if necessary, then reboot the OmniBook from the Support Utilities
disk by pressing the reset button. (To restart from the floppy drive, the System
Configuration Utility must have System, Boot Devices set to FDD First.)

7. Select the option Install Windows for Workgroups Drivers and HP Applications
Software, which loads the special drivers you need with the OmniBook. It also
loads OmniBook-specific software: the online User’s Guide, the Appointment
Book, the Phone Book, the HP Calculator, OmniBook diagnostics, OmniBook
Tools, and the icon-print routine for shortcut key assignments.

8. Select the WfW Install option appropriate for your CD-ROM drive: SCSI port or
PC-card slot/parallel port.

This re-installation process can take an hour or more. When the above installation is
done, you can use Windows to add printers and enable networks.

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Reinstalling Windows

Reinstalling HP Applications

Reinstalling HP Applications

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

To install HP software programs

1. Connect the ac adapter and the CD-ROM drive as described in the previous
procedures.

2. Insert the RecoveryCD. Run OMNIBOOK\HPUTIL\DISK1\SETUP.EXE.

3. The OmniBook Application Software Setup menu appears. Select the HP
applications you would like to install, then click Install Now.

To read the User’s Guide on another computer

Insert the Recovery CD and run HPBOOK.EXE under OMNIBOOK\MANUALS\W95 or
OMNIBOOK\MANUALS\WFW. (There are two versions of the User’s Guide:
Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups.)

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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

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. 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.

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Expanding the OmniBook

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

♦ Replacing internal hardware.
♦ Connecting external devices.

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CAUTION

Back up your files before replacing the drive.
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

drive from its packaging until you're ready to insert it.

When you remove the drive from its packaging, hold it only by its edges.
Turn off the computer, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the battery before

removing the hard drive. Otherwise, the OmniBook or the hard drive may be

damaged.

Replacing Internal Hardware

Replacing Internal Hardware

This section describes how to

♦ Remove and install the hard-disk drive.
♦ Install a memory-expansion board.

Instructions on installing the battery are in chapter 1.

To replace the hard-disk drive

You normally don’t remove drive C, the main internal disk (also called the “hard­disk drive”). The two main reasons to replace drive C are for upgrade and for repair.

If you do replace the hard-disk drive, be sure the new one also has “Drive Lock” hard­drive security.

1. 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 floppy disk. In Windows 95, use the
Backup utility (Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Backup
tab). In Windows for Workgroups, you must back up individual files (File
Manager) or use a commercial backup program.

2. Important: Turn off the unit, unplug the adapter, and remove the battery.

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Ribbon cables

Replacing Internal Hardware

3. Close the cover and turn your computer over. Using a Torx-T6 screwdriver,
remove the five screws holding the hard drive and the keyboard in place (the
exact locations vary with the type of hard drive).

4. Turn the computer back over. Remove the keyboard by inserting your fingertips
between the top row of keys (the F keys) and the case and then lifting. Then
fold the keyboard gently forward so that it lies upside down on the table. Do not

pull up on the keyboard. Keep the ribbon cables tucked in the case, otherwise
you will need to tuck them back in with a paper clip. Do not pick up the computer
while the keyboard is out.

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Replacing Internal Hardware

5. Important: Disengage the hard drive connectors by grasping the left flap of the
plastic insulator and pulling to the right as shown.

6. CAUTION: Handle the hard drive only by its edges to avoid damage from
electrostatic discharge .

Lift up on the left flap of the insulator sheet and remove the hard drive. The

insulator sheet stays in place.

7. Important: If your new hard drive is from a different manufacturer than the old
one, it may have screws in different positions. Determine which mounting holes
you need; then, if necessary, push out rubber screw-hole covers from the inside
using a bent paper clip. (From the outside of the computer, insert the rubber
covers into the holes you won’t need.)

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Replacing Internal Hardware

If your new hard drive has screws in different positions from the old one, you

will also need to adjust the insulator sheet. Compare the location of the screw­holes in the new hard drive with those in the insulator sheet. If there is no screw
at position A, then unfold the flap at position A, and lay it flat before laying the
hard drive down on the insulator.

8. Holding the new hard drive by its edges, lay it in place. The right edge of the
hard drive should be flush with the edge of the compartment.

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Connectors align here.

Replacing Internal Hardware

9. Grasp the right flap of the insulator and pull to the left to engage the
connection between the hard drive and the computer. Do not push down on
the hard drive. If the hard drive's connectors do not engage the computer's
connectors, pull the hard drive back out and try again. Then fold the insulator
sheet back over the hard drive.

10. If the ribbon cables are no longer tucked into the frame, then push them back
into the recessed openings with a paper clip, as shown below. Re-insert the
keyboard by engaging the four front tabs on the keyboard into the four slots in
the computer frame, pressing down on the keyboard as you insert the tabs.
Make sure the ribbon cables slide into the recessed openings and do not extend

under the keyboard.

11. Close the OmniBook, turn it over, and re-insert the five screws removed in
step 3.

CAUTION: Be sure you are using the correct screw holes for the new drive,

as determined in step 7. The new hard drive might use different holes from
the old hard drive.

Do not over-tighten the screws—screw just until you feel resistance.

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

touch the electronic components or gold traces.
Also, close all applications, exit Windows, shut down the computer, unplug the

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

expansion board may be damaged.

Replacing Internal Hardware

12. Insert the battery. Connect the ac adapter.

13. Press the reset button.

14. Install Windows and the original software on the new drive C using the
Recovery CD-ROM—see “To reinstall Windows and original HP software” under
“Reinstalling Windows” inchapter 2. Also check the README file on the
Recovery CD for instructions.

• There are different procedures for Windows 95 and Windows for

Workgroups.

• For other operating systems, re-install the operating system from your own

source first, then load the OmniBook-specific software.

15. Restore the files you backed up from the old drive C. In Windows 95, use the
Backup utility (Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Restore
tab).

Adding Memory to the OmniBook

The OmniBook memory-expansion slot accommodates one memory-expansion
board. You can install a memory-expansion board to increase the total amount of
memory. (To find out your OmniBook memory size, see HP User Tools in
Windows 95 or OmniBook Tools in Windows for Workgroups.)

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Cover

expansion board

Replacing Internal Hardware

1. Exit Windows; otherwise, your current session and any unsaved data will not be
preserved.

Important: Turn off the unit, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the

battery.

2. Turn the OmniBook over. Press your thumbs against the ridges on the memory­slot cover and push the cover off of the memory-expansion slot.

Memory-

3. If a memory-expansion board is already present, pull out the original board by
its plastic edge.

4. Drop the new memory-expansion board in at an angle to fit under the edge of
the opening. Align the four little posts on the plastic ridge with the four small
holes in the front edge of the expansion slot. Press the board by its ridge until it
is completely seated.

5. Reinstall the slot cover, insert the battery, and reset the computer.

6. If you are running Windows for Workgroups, you must update the Cache Size
and restart the computer before using the new memory board.

In Control Panel (in the Main group in Program Manager), choose the

Enhanced icon, then choose Virtual Memory and Change. First clear the Use 32­Bit File Access option, if necessary, then select this option again. This updates
the Cache Size setting. Choose OK to save the new setting. When prompted,
choose Restart Windows to activate the new setting.

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VGA output

drive port

Serial port

Infrared port

Parallel port

Docking/SCSI port

Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Devices

This section describes how to connect the following devices to your OmniBook:

♦ PC cards.
♦ An external monitor.
♦ A serial device.
♦ An external mouse.
♦ A printer (parallel device).
♦ A SCSI device.
♦ An infrared device.
♦ A microphone, headphone, or speaker.

When you open the panel on the back edge of the OmniBook, you will see these
ports:

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CAUTION

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

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

automatically notice and adapt to PC cards you install. Different versions of

this software will disrupt this support.

CAUTION

When using Windows 95 and a PC card, close all files and applications that are

open to it before turning off the OmniBook. Otherwise, you could lose data.

Hint

The upper card slot is the most convenient for a plug-in card that you want to

remove easily or often.
The lower card slot is better for a plug-in card that you don’t want to remove

accidentally. If the card has an external connection, make sure it’s accessible

through the cutout in the tray.

Connecting External Devices

Using a PC card

The OmniBook supports two kinds of plug-in PC cards:

• Data storage cards, often called “disks”.

• Input/Output (I/O) cards, typically providing external connections, such as

modems and networks.

The OmniBook card slots support the PC Card Standard, type II and III cards. You
can use two thin cards or one thick card. The upper card slot supports Zoomed
Video, which allows a zoomed video card to show high-quality multimedia
presentations.

For information about compatible cards, visit our Web site at
http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook. Or, contact Hewlett-Packard as described in the
Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the online OnmiBook
Library.

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Connecting External Devices

To insert a PC card into the upper slot

• Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot, then
slide it into the slot until it won’t go any further. The card should be about flush
with the case.

• The OmniBook automatically detects and sets up a PC card when you insert it
into a card slot.

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Connecting External Devices

To insert a PC card into the lower slot

1. Turn over the OmniBook, release the two latches on the bottom of the slot tray,
and pull out the tray.

2. Lift or push the plastic spacer out of the tray. (Save the spacer in case you
remove the card later—it keeps dust and dirt from getting inside the case.)

3. Install the new card into the tray with its face up and its connector holes toward
the metal tabs at the end of the tray.

4. Slide the tray fully into the slot and secure its latches.

Read-Write Switch. If the card has a read-write switch, make sure it is in its “read­write” position if you want to do data storage. If, on the other hand, you want to
protect data from being changed, set the switch to its “read-only” position.

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CAUTION

Do not remove a disk while it is actively reading or writing. If you remove a

disk while it is active, its data could become corrupted.

Do not remove an I/O card while an application is open that is set up to use

that card. Exit the application first. Otherwise, the application or the computer

might behave unpredictably or stop responding until you restart the

OmniBook.

Connecting External Devices

To remove a PC card

1. If you are using Windows 95, stop the PC card before ejecting it: Click the PC
Card indicator in the taskbar, then click the Stop command for the PC card. (To
restart a card, remove it, then insert it again.)

2. For a card in the upper card slot, slide the card-eject lever toward the end of the
case until the card pops out, then pull out the card.

—or—
For a card in the lower card slot, turn over the OmniBook, release the two

latches on the bottom of the slot tray, and pull out the tray.

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VGA connector

Serial connector

Connecting External Devices

To connect an external monitor

1. Make sure that the external display supports VGA or SVGA format.

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

The OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates the external display and
turns off the internal display. To change the active display, press
keep the internal display on, you might notice a slight dimming.

If the display resolutions of the internal and external displays are not the same,
panning might result. To resolve this, turn off the internal monitor or change the
display settings (Windows 95: Control Panel, Display, Settings, Desktop area;
Windows for Workgroups: OmniBook Tools, Display Options, Video Configuration).

FN+PrtSc. If you

To connect a serial device

The OmniBook’s 9-pin serial port is a standard serial port. The most common types
of serial connections are to printers, modems, and other computers. You can use
standard serial cables and adapters available at computer dealers and electronic
supply stores.

• Attach the serial cable from the serial device to the serial connector at the back
of the OmniBook.

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Parallel connector

Connecting External Devices

To connect an external mouse

1. You will need to use a 9-pin serial mouse and connect it to the serial port
(above).

2. Activate the new mouse by selecting the mouse type and driver.

• In Windows 95, open the Control Panel, Mouse, General, and select the

mouse type (such as Standard Serial Mouse or Microsoft Serial Mouse).

• In Windows for Workgroups, open Windows Setup (in the Main group),

Options, Change System Settings, and select the mouse type “Mouse
Systems Serial or Bus Mouse”. Click OK, and follow the instructions,
including restarting Windows.

To re-activate the internal mouse, select the PS/2 mouse type.

To connect a printer or other parallel device

The OmniBook’s 25-pin parallel port is a standard enhanced parallel port
(EPP/ECP). The most common types of parallel connections are to printers and
other computers. You can use standard parallel cables and adapters available at
computer dealers and electronic supply stores.

1. Attach the parallel cable from the parallel device to the connector at the back
of the OmniBook.

2. If necessary, install the driver for your printer or other device. See your
Windows (or other operating system) manual for instructions.

If a parallel device is not working correctly, its bus speed might be too slow for the
OmniBook. You can decrease the OmniBook’s bus speed by pressing
restore the original bus speed, press

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FN+MINUS. To

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adapter cable

SCSI cable

Connecting External Devices

To connect a CD-ROM drive or other SCSI device

The OmniBook’s SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface) port commonly
connects to CD-ROM drives, hard-disk drives, and tape drives.

SCSI devices are disabled whenever you turn off the computer.

1. You will need an OmniBook-to-SCSI adapter cable (part number F1182A).

2. Each SCSI device must be set to a different SCSI ID number, ID 1 through ID 6.
See the device’s documentation for instructions for checking and changing the
device’s ID.

3. Set the SCSI bus termination for each device. The device at the physical end of
the SCSI bus must be terminated, while the devices in the middle of the bus
must have their terminators removed or disabled. See the device’s
documentation for instructions.

4. Turn off the OmniBook, then connect the SCSI device to the OmniBook with an
OmniBook-to-SCSI adapter cable. Connect the peripheral devices to the
docking system one after the other—a “daisy-chain” connection.

OmniBook-to-SCSI

5. Plug each SCSI device into a proper electrical outlet.

Standard

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Infrared port

Connecting External Devices

6. If you’re using Windows 95, the OmniBook automatically detects the new
device and sets it up for you. If necessary, Windows requests information about
the device.

—or—
If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, exit Windows and reboot the

OmniBook (press

CTRL+ALT+DEL).

To connect an infrared device

1. Line up a device’s infrared port with the infrared port at the back of the
OmniBook. The optimum distance is half a meter or less.

2. Start the IR Monitor. In Windows 95, this is in the Start menu. In Windows 3.1, it
is in OmniBook Tools. Refer to the online User’s Guide for more information
about infrared connections.

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Microphone

Headphone output

Line input

Microphone input

Connecting External Devices

To connect a microphone, headphones, or speakers

The OmniBook has a built-in microphone and two speakers. The speakers are
stereo, but both play a mix of the right and left channels. You can connect an
external microphone and external speakers or external headphones.

• Plug a microphone into the microphone jack.

• Plug speakers or 8-ohm headphones into the headphones output jack. (This

automatically turns off the internal speakers.)

• Plug a stereo input source into the line input jack.

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Changing the Configuration

Changing the Configuration

This chapter describes OmniBook tools and utilities to adjust configuration settings:

♦ HP User Tools (Windows 95 operating system only).
♦ OmniBook Tools (Windows 3.1 operating systems only).
♦ System Configuration Utility (operating-system-independent).

You can use the System Configuration Utility (SCU) or the Tools application to
change OmniBook configuration settings. The SCU provides more options for
certain settings.

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Changing the Configuration

Settings

HP User Tools

(Windows 95)

OmniBook Tools

(Windows for

Workgroups)

SCU

Display, keyboard, mouse

Display resolution

x

Display switching

xxx

Keyboard setup

xxExternal keyboard setup

xxx

Pointing device setup

x

External pointer setup

xxx

Status Panel setup

xxx

Power management

Time-out setup

xxx

Advanced power setup

x

Port Activity

xxx

Connections

Printer setup

x

PC card setup

x

COM port setup

xxPrinter port setup

x

IrDA setup

xxSecurity

Password setup

x

PC identification

xxHard disk security

x

Other

Date and time

xxSound volume

xxBoot setup

x

Cache setup

x

Memory size

xxx

BIOS version

xxx

Where You Can Change Settings

Where You Can Change Settings

Another resource to change settings is Windows Control Panel.

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Using HP User Tools

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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Settings

OmniBook External Devices

HP OmniBook Display:

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

present. Also can override automatic detection of an external display. (You

can press FN+PrtSc at any time to cycle among the different display

combinations.)

External Input Devices:

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 mouse when an

external mouse is connected.

OmniBook Status Panel Setup

Disable Status Panel” sets whether the Status Panel can be displayed.

Position” sets the corner of the display where the Status Panel appears.

Show Status Of” sets when each indicator appears in the Status Panel.

OmniBook 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 timeouts.

Auto Turn-off on AC” sets whether the computer turns off when the ac

adapter is connected.

Port Activity” lets you select ports that don’t override automatic turn-off.

Control Panel

Opens the Windows Control Panel for changing other settings.

Library

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

Information

License Agreement

Shows the HP software license agreement.

OmniBook Support

Shows how to get support for the OmniBook.

OmniBook System Information

Shows the BIOS version and the amount of system memory.

OmniBook PC Identification

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

etc. This text appears each time the computer restarts.

OmniBook Password Status

User Password Required” shows whether a password is required when the

computer starts, or before undocking.

Admin Password Required” shows whether PC ID changes are protected by

the administrator password.

Use the SCU to change the password status.

Resource Allocation

Shows resource settings for I/O devices.

Using HP User Tools

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Changing the Configuration

System Information

Shows current port settings and system memory.

Personalize

Desktop, Color, Date/Time, International

Sets Windows desktop, color, date and time, and international settings.

Status Panel Settings

Enable Status Panel” sets whether the Status Panel can be displayed.

Location in Display” sets the corner of the display where the Status Panel

appears.

Configuration” sets when each indicator appears in the Status Panel.

Display Options

OmniBook Display” sets whether the built-in display is on or off when an

external display is present. (You can press FN+PrtSc at any time to cycle among

the different display combinations.)

Video Configuration” sets the number of dots used to display the entire screen

image, the number of colors available, and other display options.

Display Messages” sets whether reminder messages appear when you dock or

undock.

Using OmniBook Tools

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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Sound Applications

Volume and Mixer

Opens the Volume and Mixer windows for adjusting volume and balance.

Media Player

Starts the Windows Media Player application.

Sound Recorder

Starts the Windows Sound Recorder application.

Connections

COM Ports

Sets the serial port address and interrupt.

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

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 mouse when an external

mouse is connected.

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

timeouts individually.

Turn-Off Times on Battery Power” shows the individual timeouts for operation

on battery power.

Auto Turn-off on AC” sets whether the computer turns off when the ac adapter

is connected.

Port Activity” lets you select ports that don’t override automatic turn-off.

Password Settings

Admin Password Required” shows whether changes to PC ID settings are

protected by the administrator password.

User Password Required” shows whether a password is required when the

computer starts, or before undocking.

Use the SCU to change the password status.

Library

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

About

Shows the BIOS version.

Using OmniBook Tools

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Changing the Configuration

Using the System Configuration Utility

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

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 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.

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System menu

Date and Time

Sets the date and time.

Boot Devices

Boot Device

FDD First” is 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.

PC Card Mode

Legacy” configures the PC card slots as standard PCMCIA slots.

Disable” allows a Plug-n-Play operating system to configure the card slots.

CardBUS Mode” configures the card slots as CardBUS slots.

Boot Configuration

Full” configures all devices at boot time. Compatible with a non-Plug-n-Play (PnP) system.

Boot devices only” configures all devices at boot time except PnP ISA cards set up as boot devices.

Compatible with a PnP operating system, which configures such cards.

Auto-detect” performs a boot-device-only or full configuration, depending on whether the operating

system last used was PnP or not.

Fast Boot. Skips the RAM test.

Force PCI Bridge configuration. Prevents certain versions of Windows NT from interfering with the PCI

configuration.

Docking Messages

On or off. Provides prompts during docking and undocking.

Passwords

Password options

User Password required” sets whether a user password is required when the computer turns on, or

before undocking.

Administrator Password required” sets whether PC ID changes are protected by the administrator

password.

Disable hard disk drive lock” sets whether a user password with turn-on security can secure data on the

hard disk if the disk is moved to another computer.

Set Admin password

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

administrator password can be used whenever the user password is requested, such as when changing

the user password.

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.

PC Identification

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

Enable Cache

Enables faster performance by using cache memory.

Status Panel Enable

On or Off. Sets whether the Status Panel can be displayed.

Status Panel Settings

Status Panel Position

Sets the corner of the display where the Status Panel appears.

Items to Show

Sets when each indicator appears in the Status Panel.

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Input/Output menu

COM Port

Sets serial port address and interrupt.

LPT Port

Sets printer port address and interrupt.

LPT Type

Sets printer port communication.

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.

External devices

VGA Display device” sets whether the built-in display is on or off when an external display is present.

(You can press FN+PrtSc at any time to cycle among the different display combinations.)

Force recognition of external VGA” overrides automatic detection of an external display. (You can press

FN+PrtSc at any time to cycle among the different display combinations.)

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 mouse when an external mouse is connected.

Audio Port

Basic Audio

Disable internal” turns off the internal sound chip, such as when using an external sound card.

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

Advanced Audio

Sets system resources used by audio devices.

Video Stretched

On or Off. Expands video so a VGA-sized image fills the entire screen. (You can press FN+TAB at any time

to change this.)

Enable IrDA IR

On of Off. Makes the infrared port compatible with the IrDA standard.

Power menu

Power Controls

CPU Power Management” should be Maximum for greatest power savings.

Auto Turn-off w/Battery” and “HDD Power-down w/Battery” are automatic turn-off times.

Auto Turn-off w/AC” sets whether the computer turns off when the ac adapter is connected.

Enable audio power savings” lets the audio system turn off while it’s not busy.

Port Activity

Lets you select ports that don’t override automatic turn-off.

Defaults menu

Factory Default Settings

Resets all settings to defaults without exiting.

Restore Settings

Discards changes without exiting.

Exit menu

Save

Saves changes and exits.

Quit

Discards changes and exits.

Version Info

Shows the BIOS version.

Using the System Configuration Utility

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you run into problems getting your OmniBook started, you can use the
troubleshooting suggestions in this chapter for getting back on track. If you have
questions that this manual doesn’t answer, try these other sources.

If the OmniBook will not run:

• Check the troubleshooting suggestions under “Solving Basic Problems.”

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

• Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard—see the OmniBook Support

and Service booklet.

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

If the OmniBook does run:

• See the online OmniBook User’s Guide.

• If you’re having a problem within one particular application, check the manual

for that application, too.

• Check the documentation for your operating system. (For Windows 95, check
the printed Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual. For Windows for
Workgroups, check the online MS-DOS and Windows manuals.)

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

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

local library or bookstore.

• See the OmniBook Support and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the
online OmniBook Library.

• 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

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 turn off the
OmniBook and insert a fresh battery (see chapter 1).

If the OmniBook stops responding

• Try waiting a few moments, then try turning it off and on.

• Press

• If nothing happens, insert a ball-point pen tip or other slender object into the

CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot.

reset-button hole in the right side of the case. Push in momentarily—the system
should reset and reboot.

If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on

• Connect the ac adapter in case the battery is low.

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

• Try adjusting the display—press the ∧ or ∨ buttons above the keyboard several

times or hold one of them down. Try holding the

• Insert a ball-point pen tip or other slender object into the reset-button hole in
the right side of the case. Push in momentarily—the system should reset and
reboot.

If you get no response, remove the battery, ac adapter, and all external
devices, and wait 1 minute—then plug in the ac adapter and try resetting
again. If you still get no response, the unit requires service.

If you get an error message during startup, see the next symptom.

FN key at the same time.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Basic Problems

If the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully (Windows 95)

If your operating system is Windows 95

• If no text is displayed during reboot, or if the system stops before you see
“Starting Windows 95...”, the unit might require service. Try rebooting again.
You can try to start the System Configuration Utility (press F2 during reboot),
then select Factory Default Settings from the Defaults menu, and then select
Save from the Exit menu.

• 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. Choose 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 Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools) to fix
problems with drive C. You can also make other changes to repair your
startup files.

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 drive, then press

CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot from drive A—then

choose the Minimum Startup option. (Note that the System Configuration Utility
must have System, Boot Devices set to boot FDD First.) 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, you could try reinstalling all of the
original files on drive C—see “Reinstalling Windows” in chapter 2.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Basic Problems

If the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully (Windows for Workgroups)

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

• If no text is displayed, or if the system stops before you see any text about
MS-DOS, the unit might require service. Try rebooting again. You can try to start
the System Configuration Utility (press F2 during reboot), then select Factory
Default Settings from the Defaults menu, and then select Save from the Exit
menu.

• If you see error messages during startup, but Windows starts or you get an
MS-DOS prompt, exit Windows (if necessary), and type scandisk to fix
problems with drive C. Then press
“MS-DOS Startup Menu,” press

CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot—but at the

F8 ENTER and step through each startup

command to find where the 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 drive, then press

CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot from drive A. (Note that

the System Configuration Utility must have System, Boot Devices set to boot
FDD First.) 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:
c:\dos\scandisk (to repair any defects)
sys a: c: (to restore core MS-DOS files).

Try typing each of these commands to see if it fixes the problem:

fdisk /mbr (to repair only the boot sector of drive C) and
c:\dos\scandisk (to repair any file defects).

Last resort: The following commands delete all files on drive C, so try to
back up your data files. You must reinstall your files after running these
commands:

fdisk (to verify partitions on drive C)
format c: /u (to prepare drive C for storing data)

Then reinstall the operating system, special drivers, and HP software.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Basic Problems

If the Windows for Workgroups Setup fails due to a problem with the
display driver

• Specify VGA for the display driver.

If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on with a fresh battery

• If you replaced the battery after the OmniBook turned off due to a low battery,
either plug in the ac adapter—or turn off the OmniBook, then hold
the On/Off key (

F4+ON) to turn it on.

F4 and press

If your password doesn’t work

• Check whether Num Lock (Nm Lk) 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 OmniBook beeps repeatedly

• If two beeps occur every 10 seconds or so, battery power is critically low and
less than 2 minutes of operation remain. Plug in the ac adapter—or turn off the
OmniBook and insert a fresh battery (see chapter 1).

If the screen is difficult to read

• Try adjusting the display—press the ∧ and ∨ buttons above the keyboard.

• If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to warm up.

• Set the display resolution to its original setting: 800×600 (SVGA) and 256 colors,

or set the lowest available setting. For Windows for Workgroups, use Display in
OmniBook Tools. For Windows 95, use the Settings tab under Display in the
Control Panel (under HP User Tools or under Settings).

If an external display won't turn on

• If the external display is unrecognized by the OmniBook, the computer will not
send it video signals. However, you can force the computer to send these
signals anyway. Open the OmniBook External Devices screen (Start, Settings,
Control Panel, then OmniBook External Devices). Check the box that reads
“Force video signal to external display”.

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Solving Basic Problems

If the computer seems slow

• Check that Cache is enabled (in the System Configuration Utility, open the
System menu and check Enable Cache).

• You might need to install more RAM. The memory-expansion boards are HP
part numbers F1168A (16 MB), F1169A (32 MB) and F1119A (64 MB).

• Try pressing the reset button.

If the infrared connection does not work

• Try re-aligning the two devices to align their infrared ports. Make sure the two
devices are no more than 0.5 meter apart.

• Check the settings in your communications software and in the OmniBook's IR
Monitor. IrDA must be enabled.

If a parallel device does not work

• The bus speed of the device may be too slow for the OmniBook. Try decreasing
the OmniBook’s bus speed by pressing
normal speed by pressing

FN+PLUS (=).

FN+MINUS (-). You can restore the

If you cannot install Windows NT 3.51

• In the System Configuration Utility, under the System menu, Boot Devices,
enable the checkbox Force PCI Bridge Configuration.

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Specifications, Regulatory,
and Safety Information

Specifications, Regulatory, and Safety
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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Display

Backlit liquid-crystal display (LCD).

Color SVGA (800 × 600).

Accelerated PCI-bus video controller.

Zoomed video enabled.

Keyboard

Enhanced PC functionality with compact layout.

Full-sized keyboard with embedded numeric keypad.

FN key.

Mouse

PS/2-compatible mouse.

Memory

RAM: 16 MB built in, expandable to 80 MB maximum.

Mass Storage

IDE hard disk drive: Two card slots.

Sound System

SoundBlaster PRO-compatible stereo sound, microphone, speakers.

Input jacks: microphone (monaural), line (stereo).

Output jack: headphone or speakers (stereo).

Interfaces

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

Parallel: one 25-pin bi-directional port.

Infrared: one 4 Mbps IrDA II bi-directional port (fast IR). IrDA-compatible.

VGA output: one 15-pin color-VGA port (up to 1024×768 ×256 pixels).

Floppy drive: one custom floppy-drive port.

Docking/SCSI-II port: one custom port for a docking system or an OmniBook-to-SCSI

adapter cable.

Card Slots

Electrical: 16/32 bit PC Card Standard with CardBus.

Mechanical: Two type-II or one type-III PC-Card 2.1 slots.

AC Adapter

Input: 100 to 240 Vac (50 to 60 Hz).

Output: 12 Vdc, 3.3 A.

Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F).

Battery Pack

Voltage: 7.2 Vdc (Lithium-ion battery).

Recharge time: up to 2.5 hours.

Operating time from 100% charge: up to 3 hours.

Temperature

Operating: 0 to 35 8C (34 to 95 8F).

Storage with data retention: 0 to 558C (32 to 131 8F).

Humidity

Operating and storage: 90% relative humidity at 40 °C (104 °F) maximum.

Hardware Specifications

Hardware Specifications

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Interrupt Capabilities (IRQs)

DMA Channel Capabilities

0

System timer

0

Free1Keyboard

1

Sound

2

programmable interrupt controller

2

Floppy-disk drive

3

Free (COM2 or COM4 if modem installed)

3

Free4COM1 (external serial port)

4

DMA controller

5

ESS sound chip

5

Wave 2

6

Floppy-disk drive

6

Free7LPT1 (external parallel port)

7

Free8Real-time clock

9

Free10IrDA (infrared) and SCSI

11

Free12Pointing device

13

Math co-processor

14

Hard disk

15

Docking/PCI slot

Memory Map

C000-C7FF

VGA BIOS

C800-CFFF

Free

D000-D1FF

PC Card memory for Windows 3.1

D000-E7FF

Free (except for the above)

E800-EBFF

Plug-n-Play BIOS

EC00-EF7F

PCI BIOS

EF80-EFFF

Enhanced Parallel Port BIOS

F000-FFFF

System BIOS

Software System Resources

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.

The PC Card's IRQ depends on the card.

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Input/Output (I/O) Addresses

1F0-1F7

Hard-disk drive

220-22F

ESS sound

2F8-2FF

COM 2 if modem installed

330-331

ESS sound

378-37F

LPT1 (external parallel port)

388-38B

ESS sound

3B0-3BB

Video adapter

3C0-3DF

Video adapter

3E0-3E1

PC Card bridge on PCI

3F0-3F5 (primary)

Floppy drive

3F6

Hard-disk drive

3F7

Floppy drive

3F8-3FF

COM1 (external serial port)

778-77A

LPT1 in ECP mode

3000-301F

IrDA (infrared)

3100-31FF

internal SCSI (SCSI cable attached)

4000-40FF

SCSI (docked without network card)

4100-41FF

SCSI (docked with network card)

I/O addresses 300, 310, 320, 340, and A20 are free for network cards.

Software System Resources

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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

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 or F1140A), contact your local Hewlett-Packard dealer or Sales and
Service office.

Power Cords

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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 800 and, if
desired, the HP F1063B 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 (which is provided
with a battery purchased as an accessory).

• 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 ).

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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Safety Information

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

Regulatory Information

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

U.S.A.

The OmniBook and its floppy-disk drive generate and use radio frequency energy
and may interfere with radio and television reception. The OmniBook and its
floppy-disk drive comply 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
battery), 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.

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, D.C.
20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. At the first printing of this manual, the
telephone number was [phone].

Any OmniBook cables provided with the unit or with its accessories—such as the
floppy-drive cable—must be used to connect the devices to the OmniBook. To
maintain compliance with the Class B emission limits for residential use, use
properly shielded cables with this device.

6-9

Specifications, Regulatory, and Safety Information

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

6-10

Specifications, Regulatory, and Safety 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 800CS / 800 CT

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*

EN 50082-1:1992

IEC 1000-4-2:1995 / prEN 55024-2 (1992): 4kV CD, 8kV AD

IEC 1000-4-3:1995 / prEN 55024-3 (1991): 3V/m

IEC 1000-4-4:1995 / prEN 55024-4 (1992): 0.5kV signal lines, 1.0kV power

lines

Supplementary

Information:

The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive

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

*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)

6-11

Index

32-bit access, 3-9
950B, 2-4

A

ac adapter, 1-6

preserves

connections, 1-19
ac power, 1-5
adapter cable

OmniBook to SCSI, 2-

4, 2-6
adjusting the display, 1-8
ALT GR key, 1-15
applications

reinstalling, 2-7

B

backing up

system files, 1-12
Windows 3.1, 1-13

battery

charging, 1-5
installling, 1-5
status, 1-16
troubleshooting, 5-6

beeping

troubleshooting, 5-6
BIOS resources, 6-4
boot disks, 1-20
brightness

adjusting, 1-17
brightness adjustment,

1-8

C

cable

SCSI adapter, 3-17
card slots, 3-11
cards

PC, 3-11
CD-ROM drive, 2-4, 2-5

connecting, 3-17
cleaning the OmniBook,

6-2
computer speed

troubleshooting, 5-7
Control Panel

Enhanced, 3-9
Corporate Evaluator's

Guide, 1-2, 2-8
CTRL+ALT+DEL, 1-20

D

default values, 6-4
disk drive

hard, 3-3
disks

inserting, 3-3

removing, 3-3
display

adjusting, 1-8

expanding, 4-10

external, 5-6

external and built-in,

4-5, 4-6, 4-10

troubleshooting the,

5-6

turning off, 1-18

display (external)

connecting, 3-15
display driver, 5-6
Display Off state, 1-19
drive A

booting from, 1-20
drive C

booting from, 1-20

replacing, 3-3
drive lock, 3-3
drivers

installing, 2-8

recovering, 2-2

E

Emergency Recovery

Utility, 1-12
Enhanced (Control

Panel), 3-9
external devices

connecting, 3-10

F

FAT32, 2-2, 2-3
floppy drive

booting from, 1-20
FN key sequences, 1-17
FN keys, 1-15

Index-1

H

hard disk

replacing, 3-3

hard drive

replacing, 3-3
status, 1-16

headphones

connecting, 3-19
hot keys, 1-17
HP software

installing, 2-7

reinstalling, 2-4, 2-5

I

icon strip, 1-14
icons

status, 1-16
image (VGA)

moving, 1-17

re-sizing, 1-17
infrared connection

troubleshooting, 5-7
infrared connections, 3-

18
installing

HP software, 2-3

memory, 3-8

operating systems, 2-3

Windows, 2-3
installing operating

system, 1-12
installing Windows, 1-12
Instant On, 1-18

K

keyboard, 1-15

status, 1-16

M

manual

MS-DOS, 1-2

online OmniBook, 1-2

Windows 3.1, 1-2

Windows 95, 1-2
memory

adding, 3-8

Index-2

memory-expansion

board, 3-8

memory-expansion slot,

3-9

microphone

connecting, 3-19

monitor

connecting, 3-15

mouse

calibrating, 1-9
connecting, 3-16
ejecting, 1-9
external, 3-16
replacing, 1-10
storing, 1-9
using, 1-9

N

networks

at turn-off, 1-19

no response

troubleshooting, 5-3

O

Off state, 1-19
OmniBook

cleaning, 6-2
power states, 1-19
rebooting, 1-20
resetting, 1-20
turning display off, 1-

18
turning off, 1-18
turning on, 1-18
Website, 1-2

On/Off key

rebooting, 1-20
suspend, 1-18
turn-on, 1-18

online manual

reinstalling, 2-7

online user's guide, 1-2
operating system

installing, 1-12
recovering, 2-2

operating systems

alternate, 2-8
installing, 2-8

OS/2, 2-8

overhead projection, 1-

17

P

parallel device

troubleshooting, 5-7

parallel devices

connecting, 3-16

password

at turn-on, 1-17
troubleshooting, 5-6

PC cards, 3-11

inserting, 3-12
removing, 3-14
zoomed video, 3-11

Personal Information

Management
reinstalling, 2-7

power

resetting, 1-7
power states, 1-19
printer

connecting, 3-16

R

rebooting, 1-7, 5-3

from drive C, 1-20

from floppy drive, 1-

20

incomplete, 5-4, 5-5
recovering Windows, 2-3
Recovery CD, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5
reinstalling

HP software, 2-4, 2-5

Windows 3.1, 2-5

Windows 95, 2-4
removing

drive C, 3-3

memory-expansion

board, 3-9
replacing hard drive, 3-3
reset button, 1-7

using, 1-20

S

screen size (DOS)

adjusting, 1-17

SCSI device

connecting, 3-17

SCSI devices

at turn-off, 1-19

serial devices

connecting, 3-15
shortcut keys, 1-17
speakers

connecting, 3-19
specifications

hardware, 6-3

safety, 6-6
status panel, 1-16

moving, 1-17
Support Utilities disk, 2-

3, 2-4, 2-5
Support Utility disk, 1-20
Suspend state

description, 1-19
system

950B, 2-4
system disks, 1-20
system resources, 6-4
system slot

replacing disk, 3-3

T

Tools

reinstalling, 2-7

troubleshooting

new battery, 5-6
no turn-on, 5-3

turning off

automatically, 1-20
manually, 1-18

turning on

normally, 1-18

U

user's guide

online, 1-2
reinstalling, 2-7

user's guide (online)

recovering, 2-2

V

volume

beeper, 1-17
master, 1-17

W

Website (OmniBook), 1-

2

Windows

installing, 1-12
recovering, 2-2

Windows 3.1

recovering, 2-5
reinstalling, 2-5

Windows 95

recovering, 2-4
reinstalling, 2-4

Windows NT, 2-8

troubleshooting, 5-7

Z

zoomed video, 3-11

Index-3