HP OB900 Service Manual

HP OmniBook 900

Corporate Evaluator’s Guide

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

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

Proceeding with configuration signifies your acceptance of the License Terms.

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Note: Operating System Software by Microsoft is licensed to you under

the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA) contained in the Microsoft documentation.

The following License Terms govern the use of the software: Use. Customer may use the software on any one computer. Customer may

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

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Product Recovery CD-ROM. If your computer was shipped with a product Recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the

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Edition History

Edition 3 ............................... December 1999

This manual is printed on recycled paper.

Contents

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

Taking Inventory......................................................................1-3

Included in the OmniBook box............................................1-3

Models and Operating System Support................................1-4

Buying OmniBook accessories.............................................1-5

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

Configuring the OmniBook with the

BIOS Setup Utility...................................................................2-3

To run the BIOS Setup utility...............................................2-3

Main Menu...........................................................................2-3

System Devices Menu..........................................................2-4

Security Menu......................................................................2-4

Power Menu .........................................................................2-5

Boot Menu............................................................................2-6

Exit Menu.............................................................................2-7

To update the OmniBook BIOS...........................................2-7

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook ......................................2-8

To start and stop the OmniBook ..........................................2-8

To reset the OmniBook........................................................2-9

Managing Battery Power........................................................2-10

To save battery power ........................................................2-10

To set time-outs..................................................................2-11

To get the most from your battery......................................2-11

To create a Hibernate partition

(OmniBook 900) ................................................................2-12

To create a Hibernate partition

(OmniBook 900 B).............................................................2-13

Software System Resources...................................................2-14

Protecting the OmniBook.......................................................2-16

To set or change a password...............................................2-16

To delete a password..........................................................2-17

To attach a security cable...................................................2-17

To enable hard disk drive lock...........................................2-18

Testing the Operation.............................................................2-19

To run the diagnostic test...................................................2-19

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Using the Recovery CD............................................................3-1

Recovering a Factory Build......................................................3-3

To recover the Windows (95/98/NT) factory

installation (OmniBook 900 B)............................................3-3

To recover the Windows 95 or Windows 98

factory installation (OmniBook 900) ...................................3-4

To recover the Windows NT factory installation (OmniBook 900)3-5

Using Windows 98....................................................................4-1

Installing Retail Windows 98...................................................4-3

To prepare for software installation .....................................4-3

To install a retail version of Windows 98............................4-4

To install video support for retail Windows 98....................4-5

To install audio support for retail Windows 98 (OmniBook 900 B)4-6

To install audio support for retail Windows 98,

First Edition (OmniBook 900) .............................................4-7

To Install PC Card support for retail

Windows 98, First Edition (OmniBook 900 B) ...................4-8

To Install PC Card support for retail

Windows 98, First Edition (OmniBook 900).......................4-9

To enable infrared support for retail Windows 98...............4-9

To disable automatic CD-ROM detection..........................4-10

Installing Pointing Device Support........................................4-10

To install the full pointing stick capabilities......................4-11

To install full touch pad capabilities..................................4-12

Installing patches for Windows 98, first edition....................4-13

To Install the IDE Patch.....................................................4-13

To Install the DVD Patch...................................................4-13

To Install the Outlook Express Patch.................................4-14

Installing Intel

SpeedStep Technology Applet ..................4-15

To install the Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet.............4-15

Installing OmniBook Docking System Support.....................4-16

To install the OmniBook Docking System

support (OmniBook 900 B)................................................4-16

To install the OmniBook Docking System

support (OmniBook 900) ...................................................4-17

Installing Cards.......................................................................4-18

To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card............4-18

To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL

CardBus PC Card...............................................................4-18

Using Windows 95....................................................................5-1

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Installing Windows 95 .............................................................5-3

To prepare for software installation .....................................5-3

To install Windows 95 OSR2.x ...........................................5-5

To install video support for Windows 95.............................5-6

To install audio support for Windows 95.............................5-7

To Install PC Card support for Windows 95........................5-8

To install infrared support for Windows 95.........................5-8

To install USB Support for Windows 95...........................5-10

To disable automatic CD-ROM detection..........................5-10

To install Euro Key Currency Symbol support..................5-11

To install Windows 95 Y2K Update..................................5-11

Installing Pointing Device Support........................................5-12

To install the full pointing stick capabilities......................5-12

To install full touch pad capabilities..................................5-13

Installing Accessory Module Support ....................................5-15

To install second hard drive support ..................................5-15

To install hot swap support ................................................5-15

Installing Intel® SpeedStep Technology Applet ..................5-16

To install the Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet.............5-16

Installing OmniBook Docking System Support.....................5-17

To install the OmniBook Docking

System support...................................................................5-17

Installing Cards.......................................................................5-18

To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card............5-18

To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL

CardBus PC Card...............................................................5-18

Using Windows NT 4.0 ............................................................ 6-1

Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0............................................6-3

To prepare for software installation

(OmniBook 900 B)...............................................................6-3

To prepare for software installation

(OmniBook 900) ..................................................................6-4

To install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0.....................6-4

To install Service Pack 5 for retail

Windows NT 4.0..................................................................6-6

To install video support for retail

Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900 B)..................................6-6

To install video support for retail

Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900)......................................6-7

To install audio support for retail

Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900 B)..................................6-7

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To install audio support for retail

Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900)......................................6-8

To disable automatic CD-ROM detection............................6-8

To install the Euro Key Patch...............................................6-8

Installing Mobile Enhancements............................................6-10

To install APM for Windows NT 4.0.................................6-10

To install Card Executive for retail

Windows NT 4.0................................................................6-11

Installing Pointing Device Support........................................6-12

To install the full pointing stick capabilities......................6-12

To install full touch pad capabilities..................................6-13

Installing Intel® SpeedStep Technology Applet ..................6-15

To install the Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet.............6-15

Installing OmniBook Docking System Support.....................6-16

To install the OmniBook Docking

System support...................................................................6-16

Installing Cards.......................................................................6-17

To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card............6-17

To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL

CardBus PC Card...............................................................6-18

Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions................................ 7-1

Operating the Docking Solutions.............................................7-2

To install a docking tray.......................................................7-2

To dock the OmniBook........................................................7-3

To undock the OmniBook....................................................7-4

To manually undock the OmniBook....................................7-4

To set an undock password ..................................................7-5

Using the OmniBook Docking System ................................7-5

Using the Docking Solutions under Windows 95/98...............7-6

To configure a docked hardware profile ..............................7-7

Using the Docking Solutions under Windows NT...................7-8

To create a docked hardware profile....................................7-8

Features and Support Information.........................................8-1

OmniBook 900 Features...........................................................8-3

OmniBook Docking Solutions Features...................................8-6

OmniBook Accessories............................................................8-7

Getting Assistance and Support ...............................................8-9

To look up technical information.........................................8-9

To get HP OmniBook assistance........................................8-12

Electronic Support Services...............................................8-12

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Repair Assistance...............................................................8-13

Customer Support Centers .................................................8-13

To get repair assistance ......................................................8-15

Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary...................8-15

Removing OmniBook Passwords...........................................8-16

To remove the password ....................................................8-16

Using Electronic Serial Numbers...........................................8-18

To ensure serial number security........................................8-18

To correct an incorrect serial number.................................8-19

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Introducing the OmniBook

Thank you for evaluating the HP OmniBook. The Hewlett-Packard Mobile Computing Division developed this

Corporate Evaluator’s Guide to help you evaluate the OmniBook. The guide discusses its features and provides instruction on specific operating systems. This guide explains how to configure the OmniBook after the hard disk has been formatted and loaded with your company’s disk image. OmniBook specific software, device drivers, and multimedia support are described in detail. You will find information on system resources, technical specifications, solutions to common problems, and a list of support resources.

The OmniBook comes with:

• Your choice of preinstalled operating systems

• Windows 95 OSR2.5 and Windows 98, which support hot docking,

Plug-n-Play, infrared, wireless data transfer and hot swapping of accessories such as the floppy disk or CD-ROM drive.

• Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4a (Service Pack 5 on the

OmniBook 900 B), which supports advanced power management, and Plug-n-Play PC Cards with HP’s Windows NT Mobile Solution.

• OmniBook Recovery CD allows you to quickly rebuild the HP

OmniBook image

• Standards-based Manageability

• HP TopTools and OmniBook Hardware Diagnostics.

• McAfee CrashMonitor and VirusScan.

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Taking Inventory

The HP OmniBook line represents a new category of HP notebook computers featuring the latest mobile technologies available.

This chapter describes

• What’s included in the OmniBook box.

• Models and OS support.

• Available OmniBook accessories.

Included in the OmniBook box

• HP OmniBook 900.

• External module bay.

• Floppy disk drive.

• AC adapter (HP F1454A) and power cord.

• OmniBook Lithium-Ion battery.

• The OmniBook User’s Handbook.

• Quick Start sheet.

• OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows recovery and

operating system drivers.

• Microsoft Windows manual.

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Taking Inventory

Models and Operating System Support

There are two OmniBook 900 Models. Models that have a “900 B” after their serial number (on the bottom of the notebook) have different video and audio controller chips than their unmarked counterparts. Unmarked means there is nothing following the serial number.

The following table describes several ways to tell the OmniBook 900 and the OmniBook 900 B apart.

Place to look “900 B” version “900” version

Serial number label on bottom of computer Windows taskbar ATI icon at right end no ATI icon at right end Control Panel, Display, Settings, click Advanced (Windows 95/98) or Display Type (Windows NT) HP TopTools, Identity screen BIOS Setup, Main menu, BIOS Version (press F2 during boot) Message during boot (press ESC to clear HP logo)

“900 B” at end of serial number

ATI information NeoMagic information

“HP OmniBook 900 B” “HP OmniBook 900”

CK.Mx.xx CI.Mx.xx

“HP OmniBook 900 B BIOS Version CK.Mx.xx”

nothing at end of serial number

“HP OmniBook 900 BIOS Version CI.Mx.xx”

Unless specifically noted, the explanations that follow apply to both models.

The following describes the levels of operating system support on the OmniBook 900.

Operating System Support Level

Windows 3.1 No Support Windows for Workgroups 3.11 No Support Windows 95A OSR1 Minimal Support* Windows 95B OSR2.5 Preinstalled Windows 98 Preinstalled OS/2 Warp No Support Windows NT 3.51 No Support Windows NT 4.0 Preinstalled Windows 2000 Preinstalled (when available) * No Hot docking support for the full docking system

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Taking Inventory

Preinstalled

The operating system is fully qualified on the OmniBook by Microsoft. The OmniBook can be ordered with the operating system installed. Hewlett-Packard tests the operating system with a wide variety of HewlettPackard and third party hardware and software. All OmniBook specific device drivers for the operating system are provided on the hard disk drive, Recovery CD and web. To see a list of approved and tested hardware go to www.hp.com/omnibook.

Minimal Support

Hewlett-Packard tests the operating system for basic installation and functionality with a minimal set of hardware and software. All OmniBook specific device drivers for the operating system are provided on the hard disk drive and Recovery CD.

No Support

Hewlett-Packard does not test the operating system on the OmniBook. No drivers are provided.

Buying OmniBook accessories

Buy OmniBook accessories online! For the latest accessories and options, visit us at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. As new accessories become available, you’ll find them listed at that website.

At the time of this printing, HP offers a variety of docking solutions, plug-in modules, and other accessories, including the following:

• Docking system and monitor stand (HP F1477A).

• Mini dock (HP F1452A).

• Port replicator (HP F1451A).

• External module bay (HP F1704A).

• Floppy disk drive (HP F1472A).

• External floppy disk drive cable (HP F1473A).

• 24x CD-ROM drive (HP F1474A).

• LS-120 drive (HP F1470A).

• 2X DVD drive. (No longer available).

• 4X DVD drive. (HP F1653A).

• Replacement 6.4 GB HD drive module (HP F1707A).

• Second 10 GB HD drive module (HP F1746A).

• Lithium-ion battery (HP F1705A).

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Taking Inventory

• PC Cards (various).

• SmartCard (various).

• Auto / airline adapter (HP F1455A).

• AC adapter (HP F1454A).

• External Battery Charger (HP F1706A).

• OmniBook carrying cases (HP F1606-1608A).

Refer to the Features and Specifications chapter for more detailed accessory information.

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Operating the OmniBook

Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Although it’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard.

This chapter includes:

♦ Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility. ♦ Starting and Stopping the OmniBook. ♦ Managing Battery Power. ♦ Software System Resources. ♦ Protecting the OmniBook. ♦ Testing the Operation

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Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility

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

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

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

To run the BIOS Setup utility

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

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

3. The pointing devices are not active in the BIOS Setup utility. Press the RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to change menus. Press the DOWN and UP arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu. Press F5 or F6 to change values for the current parameter or press ENTER to change a setting. See the tables below for more information.

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

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

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

Main Menu

Setting Description Default

Language Sets the language for this utility and for BIOS messages. English BIOS Revision Shows the current BIOS version. Detected

automatically.

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

immediately.

System Date Sets the date using dd/mm/yy format (except English, which is

mm/dd/yy format).

Floppy Drive Sets the floppy drive type. Floppy disk

Internal Hard Disk Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters. Hard disk drive

drive type detected and set automatically.

detected and set automatically.

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Quiet Boot When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and

messages during boot.

Video Display Device Sets whether the built-in display automatically switches to an

external display, if one is detected.

Video Expansion When enabled, the video image covers the entire display in

lower resolution modes (VGA). When disabled, the video image is centered in the display.

Primary Video Adapter Sets whether the internal (built-in) video adapter automatically

switches to an external video adapter connected to the docking

system, if one is detected. System Memory Shows the system memory size. 640KB Extended Memory Shows the extended memory size. Detected

CPU Serial Number For a processor with a serial number, makes the processor

serial number available to software.

Enabled

Auto

Disabled

Auto

automatically. Disabled

System Devices Menu

Setting Description Default

PS/2 Pointing Devices Disables the internal pointing devices when an external PS/2

mouse is connected. This is required for the scroll wheel on a

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

interpreted as the Fn key. IDE Controller Enables the primary (hard drive) and secondary (optional CD-

ROM drive) controllers. FDD Controller Enables the floppy drive. Enabled Serial Port Sets how the serial port is configured by the BIOS (specified or

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

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

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

communications. (Driver installation required for Windows 95.) Base I/O address Sets the I/O address and interrupt. 2F8h, IRQ3 DMA channel For Fast Ir mode, sets the DMA channel. DMA3 Parallel Port Sets how parallel port is configured by the BIOS (specified or

automatic). Mode Sets the port to normal, bidirectional, EPP, or ECP. ECP Base I/O address Sets the I/O address. 378h Interrupt Sets the interrupt. IRQ7 DMA channel For ECP mode, sets the DMA channel. DMA3

Auto

Enabled

Both

Enabled

Disabled

SIR

Enabled

Security Menu

Setting Description Default

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

Password len

th can be no longer than 8 characters, 0-9, A-Z,

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and cannot include special or accented characters. Set Administrator Password

Smart Card Security Available only if a smart card accessory is installed. Sets

Boot Sets whether a user password is required when the computer

Resume* Sets whether a user password is required when resuming from

Undock* Sets whether a user password is required when undocking the

Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock* Removable Device Boot Sets whether the floppy drive or other removable device is a

* Resume, Undock, and Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock options are available only if Boot option is enabled.

Press ENTER to set, change, or clear administrator password.

This password protects BIOS Setup settings. Password length

can be no longer than 8 characters, 0-9, A-Z, and cannot

include special or accented characters.

whether the password is read from a smart card instead of

entered from the keyboard.

boots.

a suspended state. This setting is ignored when Windows 2000

is running.

OmniBook. This setting is ignored when Windows 2000 is

running.

Encodes the current user password (or administrator password

if that is the only password set) on the hard disk drive.

boot device.

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Power Menu

If you’re using Windows 98 in its standard power mode, power options you set in Power Management Control Panel override corresponding settings in the Power menu.

If you’re using Windows 2000, only the settings marked with * are used, and other settings in the Power menu are ignored.

Setting Description Default

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

allows customized time-outs.

Smart CPU Mode Enables automatic CPU power savings when running on

battery power. Absence of keyboard, mouse, and hard disk activity could cause slower CPU response. For a model without “900 B” after the serial number, this should normally be Off to avoid interfering with time sensitive operations—and this setting applies on both battery and ac power.

Standby Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after which the computer goes from

On to Standby power mode.

Suspend Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after which the computer goes from

Standby to Suspend power mode. (Skips Standby mode if that time-out is disabled.)

Hibernate Time-out Sets whether the computer goes from Suspend to Hibernate

power mode after the indicated period of inactivity. (Skips Suspend mode if that time-out is disabled.)

Hard Disk Time-out Sets the period of hard disk inactivity after which the hard disk

stops spinning. Also affects a hard disk drive in the plug-in module bay.

Time-out on AC Sets whether power management time-outs occur while the ac

adapter is connected.

Max Power Savings On (“900 B”) Off (non “900 B”)

2 minutes

4 minutes

4 hours

2 minutes

Disabled

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Power Button Mode Sets the action of the blue power button when pressed for less

than 4 seconds. Lid Switch Mode Sets the action when the OmniBook lid closes. Turn off LCD Resume on Serial Ring Sets whether the system resumes from Suspend if a ring signal

is received. Resume on Time of Day Sets whether the system resumes from Suspend at a defined

time of day. Resume Time Sets the 24-hour time when the system resumes from Suspend

if enabled. Auto Suspend on Undock* Sets whether the OmniBook suspends after undocking. When Lid

Auto Turn-on on Dock* Sets whether the OmniBook turns on after docking. Enabled * For Windows 2000, only these settings are used. All other settings in this menu are ignored.

Suspend

Enabled

Disabled

Closed

Boot Menu

Setting Description Default

+Removable Device +Hard Disk CD-ROM/DVD Drive

Shows the order of boot devices. Move the entries to change

the order. If the computer has more than one device in one of

the “+”categories, you can select the one that’s scanned.

1. Removable Device

2. Hard Disk

3. CDROM/DVD drive

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Exit Menu

Setting Description Default

Save Changes and Exit Saves Setup changes, exits, and reboots.

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

Does not affect Security, date, or time changes.

Get Default Values Restores default settings, stays in Setup. Does not affect

Security, date, or time changes.

Load Previous Values Discards Setup changes since last save, stays in Setup. Does

not affect Security, date, or time changes.

Save Changes Saves Setup changes, and stays in Setup. Security settings

are saved when changed.

To update the OmniBook BIOS

Hewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to enhance the capabilities of the OmniBook. Updates will be available from HP Electronic Support Services at http://www.hp.com/omnibook/support/index.htm

CAUTION

Because a BIOS update replaces the previous version, it is very important you carefully follow these instructions. Otherwise, the OmniBook may be damaged.

The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the BIOS Setup utility except for the password, date and time.

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

2. Undock and connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

3. Remove any PC Cards.

4. Insert the BIOS Update disk in the floppy disk drive.

5. Press the blue power button.

6. When prompted, choose the correct language.

7. When prompted, press C. This starts a process that takes approximately 1 minute. Once it begins, do not interrupt the update process.

8. When prompted, insert a paperclip into the system off button located on the left side of the OmniBook.

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Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

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

To start and stop the OmniBook

When you The OmniBook enters To exit this mode

Press Fn+S* –or– allow time-out.

Press blue power button –or– click Start, Suspend** –or– allow time-out from standby. Press Fn+F12 –or– allow time-out from suspend. Click Start, Shut Down (recommended) –or– Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down

* Windows NT and Windows 95 only. In Windows 98, Fn+S suspends the OmniBook.

** Windows 95 only. In Windows 98, click Start, Shutdown, Standby to suspend the OmniBook.

*** Plug-and-play operating systems, such as Windows 95 and Windows 98, can restore network

connections when you turn on the OmniBook. For Windows NT 4.0 or a different operating system, you may have to reset the OmniBook or restart the operating system to restore them.

Standby Mode

Saves minimal power. Turns off the display only. Restarts quickly. Maintains network connections.

Suspend Mode

Saves significant power. Turns off the display. Saves current session to RAM. Restarts quickly. May restore network connections.

Hibernate Mode

Saves maximum power. Saves current session to disk, shuts down. May restore network connections.***

Off Mode

Saves maximum power. Turns off without saving current session. At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections.

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Press any key or move a pointing device to display your current session (“Instant-On”).

Press the blue power button to display your current session (“Instant-On“).

Press the blue power button to restart and restore your previous session.

Press the blue power button to restart with a new session.

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Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

To reset the OmniBook

If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows.

1. If possible, shut down Windows.

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

–or, if this fails– Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the system off button

located on the left side of the OmniBook.

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

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Managing Battery Power

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

If you’re using Windows 95 or 98, APM is preinstalled on the OmniBook.

If you’re using Windows NT 4.0, you’ll need to install APM (see chapter 6 for instructions).

The OmniBook provides several safeguards so you won’t be surprised by a dead-battery condition, including the following:

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

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

A low battery does not affect data on any of the drives—unless the battery runs down completely while writing data to the drive, or if the battery in a PC RAM card is also low.

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

♦ Save battery power. ♦ Set time-outs. ♦ Get the most from your battery. ♦ Create the hibernation partition.

To save battery power

Follow these suggestions to conserve battery power.

• Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using the floppy disk drive, a

CD-ROM drive, or any external connections.

• Put the OmniBook in Suspend mode whenever you are not using it for

a short while: close the lid, or press the blue power button for approximately 1 second, or select Start menu, Suspend.

• Put the OmniBook in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your

current session, but will not be using the computer for several hours or more (Fn+F12).

• Shut down the OmniBook whenever you will not be using it for

several hours or more. Click Start, Shut Down. The current session is not saved.

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• Turn the brightness of the display down to the lowest comfortable

level. This reduces the backlight power and extends the life of your OmniBook display.

• Set the automatic time-out settings to emphasize saving power.

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

exit the application when you are done using it.

• If you have an I/O PC Card—that is, a PC Card having an external

connection, such as a modem or network card—remove it when you are not using it. Some I/O cards use significant power, even while they’re inactive.

To set time-outs

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

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

2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. Help information for the highlighted item appears in the right-hand sidebar in the display.

3. Select the Power menu.

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

Maximum Power Savings: The time-out settings are defined for best

power savings (relatively short time-outs).

Maximum Performance: The time-out settings are set for fast

performance with some power conservation (relatively long time-outs).

Customized: You determine each setting for Smart CPU Mode,

Standby Time-out, Suspend Time-out, Hibernate Time-out, and Hard Disk Time-out. For definitions of these power modes, see Starting and Stopping the OmniBook in this chapter.

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

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

To get the most from your battery

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

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Managing Battery Power

• Do not leave batteries unused for long periods of time. If you have

more than one, rotate them.

• If you normally use ac power, make a practice of at least once a week

using the battery as your power source.

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

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

regularly.

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

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

To create a Hibernate partition (OmniBook 900)

There must be a hibernation partition large enough to hold the contents of memory on the hard disk before the OmniBook can hibernate. By default the hibernation partition is large enough to hold the maximum amount of memory allowed in the OmniBook. If you have repartitioned the hard disk, purchased a new hard disk, or would like to make the partition smaller, follow the instructions below.

CAUTION

This procedure erases the hard disk. Be sure to save any data on your hard disk before starting this procedure.

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

1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

2. Connect the CD-ROM drive to the OmniBook.

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

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

The DOS Startup menu appears.

5. Choose option 3:

Create Hibernate Partition (erases Hard Disk).

6. Choose Y to Continue.

7. When prompted for Hibernate partition size, we recommend that you create the factory default partition size.

Do not interrupt the Hibernate partition process or unplug the ac

adapter until the process is complete.

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To create a Hibernate partition (OmniBook 900 B)

CAUTION

This procedure erases the hard disk. Be sure to save any data on your hard disk before starting this procedure.

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

1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

2. Connect the CD-ROM/DVD drive to the OmniBook.

3. Insert the bootable Recovery CD into the CD-ROM/DVD drive.

4. Reboot, press ESC twice when you see the HP OmniBook logo

5. Select the CD-ROM/DVD as the boot device.

6. Click 2 Continue.

7. Click 2 Advanced.

8. Select your desired Hibernate Partition size.

9. Check Do not load operating system.

10. Select Hibernate Partition only (erases Hard Disk).

11. Click 1 to continue.

12. Click OK.

Do not interrupt the Hibernate partition process or unplug the ac

adapter until the process is complete.

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Software System Resources

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

System Resources The tables in this section show typical resource usage as set up by the

OmniBook BIOS. Plug-and-play operating systems, drivers, and BIOS setup settings may change some of the entries.

System Interrupts

0 System timer 1 Keyboard 2 Cascade IRQ 9 3 Free (or COM2 infrared port, if enabled) 4 COM1 (serial port) 5 Audio 6 Floppy drive 7 LPT1 (ECP parallel port) 8 Real-time clock 9 Video Controller (unmarked models*)

Free (“900 B” models*)

10 USB and CardBus - assigned by Windows driver

Video Controller (“900 B” models*) 11 Free 12 Pointing device 13 Numeric data processor 14 Internal hard disk (primary IDE controller) 15 Internal CD-ROM drive (secondary IDE controller)

* Unmarked models have no “900” after the serial number,

“900 B” models have “900 B” after the serial number.

System Memory

00000 - 9FFFF System memory A0000 – BFFFF Video C0000 - CBFFF C0000 - CFFFF CC000 - DBFFF* D0000 - DBFFF* DC000*- FFFFF System BIOS

* Approximate boundary. ** Valid uses for memory addresses CC000-DBFFF or D0000-DBFFF:

Upper memory blocks (UMBs). PC card memory windows.

Video BIOS (unmarked models) Video BIOS (“900 B” models) Free** (unmarked models) Free** (“900 B” models)

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