HP OBDockingSystem User’s Guide
HP OmniBook Docking System
User’s Guide
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Edition History
Edition 1 .......................................... October 1996
This manual is printed on recycled paper.
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Contents
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Understanding the Basics
To set up the docking system
To dock the OmniBook
To undock the OmniBook
To set a docking password
To manually undock the OmniBook
To attach a security cable
To understand docking status lights
Making Connections
To connect an external keyboard
To connect a PS/2 mouse
To connect a serial mouse
To switch back to the internal pointing device
To connect an external display
To enable the built-in and external displays simultaneously
To connect a parallel device
To connect a serial device
To connect your audio equipment
To connect SCSI devices
To install an expansion card
To remove a device from the undocked configuration
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Troubleshooting
Solving Problems
Specifications and Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
U.S.A.
Canada
Japan
Europe
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Using the Docking System
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Getting Started
With the OmniBook Docking System, you can significantly increase the capabilities
of your OmniBook. By making one connection—plugging your OmniBook into the
docking system—you can get convenient access to these types of connections:
♦ Printer.
♦ Modem or other serial device.
♦ External SCSI peripherals, such as a CD-ROM drive or disk drive.
♦ Network access cards.
♦ External keyboard and external mouse.
♦ External display.
♦ Audio connections.
♦ Power.
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How to Use This manual
The procedures in this manual differ slightly depending on the operating system
you’ve installed—Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups. Read each step
carefully to see if it applies to your operating system.
What About Other Operating Systems?
If you’ve installed another operating system on the OmniBook—Windows NT or OS/2 for example—
follow the general procedures under Windows for Workgroups. Instead of exiting Windows (when so
instructed), exit the operating system you are using.
About Your OmniBook Manuals
Your OmniBook provides these additional manuals:
• The online OmniBook User’s Guide introduces the OmniBook and shows you
how to operate and maintain your OmniBook. It also contains troubleshooting
information.
• The Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual, shipped with your OmniBook,
contains information about using the standard features of Windows 95.
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Using the Docking System
of three height settings.
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Understanding the Basics
Understanding the Basics
This section shows you how to get your docking system and OmniBook up and
running quickly, including how to
♦ Set up the docking system.
♦ Dock and undock the OmniBook.
♦ Manually undock.
♦ Attach a security cable to the docking system.
♦ Set a docking password.
♦ Understand the docking status lights.
To set up the docking system
1. Optional: To adjust the typing angle of keyboard, you can connect the tilt legs
to the docking system. Gently press inward on the tilt feet and snap on at one of
the three height settings shown below.
Squeeze and slide to one
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CAUTION
Use only an HP F1140A ac adapter (the type shipped with the Docking
System)—do not use an ac adapter from the OmniBook or another product.
Using an improper adapter could damage the OmniBook and will make your
warranty invalid.
Understanding the Basics
2. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into a grounded ac outlet. Plug
ac adapter connector into the port on the back of the docking system.
3. Place the cable cover on the docking system.
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Tilt foot
Understanding the Basics
To dock the OmniBook
1. Collapse the OmniBook tilt feet. The OmniBook will not align correctly with the
docking port if the tilt feet are extended.
2. Unplug the OmniBook’s ac adapter and cables, then close the cable door.
3. Open the OmniBook’s docking port door and slide the door under the port.
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Undock button
Understanding the Basics
4. Place the OmniBook on the docking system and firmly push toward the
docking pins until the docking system’s motor pulls the computer into the
dock.
To undock the OmniBook
1. Make sure ac power is connected to the docking system—red status light will be
on.
2. Turn on the OmniBook (blue On/Off button).
3. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 4.
–or–
If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, save your work and exit Windows.
You’ll be rebooting the OmniBook.
4. Exit any applications that are using SCSI or network devices.
5. Press the Undock button on the docking system.
–or–
If you’re using Windows 95, you can instead select Eject PC from the Start
menu.
6. If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, reboot the OmniBook after
undocking.
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Resets the OmniBook
Turns OmniBook on and off
Undocks the OmniBook
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Other Controls
The following picture shows the user controls on the docking system.
To set a docking password
Password security protects access to your OmniBook. If you use password security,
you must enter the password at certain times (defined in Password Options). This is
how to specify a docking password.
1. Press Fn+F2 to open the System Configuration Utility. The mouse does not work
in this environment.
2. Press ALT+S to open the System menu, then select Passwords.
3. Under Password Options, select Undock.
4. Select Set User Password and type your password.
5. Save and exit the System Configuration Utility.
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