HP OMNIBOOK 3000 User Manual

HP OmniBook 3000

Reference Guide

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HP Software Product License Agreement

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

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

Proceeding with configuration signifies your acceptance of the License Terms.

Unless otherwise stated below, this HP Software Product License Agreement
shall govern the use of all software that is provided to you, the customer, as part
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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
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Edition History

Edition 1 ........................................ September 1997

This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents

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

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

Included in the OmniBook 3000 box ..................... 1-4

Models and configurations............................ 1-5

Optional OmniBook accessories ........................ 1-5

OmniBook features ................................. 1-6

2. Setting Up the OmniBook .............................. 2-1

Setting Up Windows 95 ................................ 2-3

To connect ac power ............................... 2-3

To run the Windows 95 Setup utility ..................... 2-4

Configuring the OmniBook ............................. 2-5

To run the BIOS Setup Utility .......................... 2-6

3. Getting Comfortable .................................. 3-1

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook....................... 3-3

To turn the OmniBook on and off ....................... 3-3

To use OmniBook power modes........................ 3-4

To reset the OmniBook .............................. 3-5

Using the OmniBook TouchPad .......................... 3-6

To control the pointer ............................... 3-7

To drag objects.................................... 3-7

To scroll without scroll bars ........................... 3-8

To configure the TouchPad ........................... 3-8

Using the OmniBook Display ............................ 3-9

To adjust the display ................................ 3-9

About TFT display quality ............................3-10

Using the OmniBook Keyboard ..........................3-11

To use the Fn hot keys ...............................3-12

To use the Windows 95 keys...........................3-13

To use the embedded keypad .........................3-13

Checking the Status of the OmniBook ......................3-14

To read the status panel indicators ......................3-14

To understand power and battery lights ...................3-16

Protecting the OmniBook...............................3-17

To set a password ..................................3-17

To delete a password................................3-18

To attach a security cable ............................3-19

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4. Power Management .................................. 4-1

Monitoring Battery Power .............................. 4-3

To check the battery status............................ 4-4

To respond to a low-battery warning ..................... 4-5

To recharge a battery ............................... 4-5

To replace the main battery ........................... 4-7

To install a secondary battery .......................... 4-8

Conserving Battery Power .............................. 4-9

To save battery power ...............................4-10

To set time-outs ...................................4-11

To handle and store the battery safely ....................4-12

To maintain and preserve battery life.....................4-12

5. Making Connections .................................. 5-1

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules......................... 5-3

To replace a plug-in accessory module ................... 5-4

To install the floppy disk drive externally .................. 5-5

To insert and eject a floppy disk ........................ 5-5

To insert or remove a CD ............................. 5-6

To use the CD-ROM drive safely ........................ 5-6

To open the CD-ROM drive manually..................... 5-7

To install drivers for the Zip drive ....................... 5-7

To insert and eject a Zip disk .......................... 5-8

To eject a Zip disk manually........................... 5-8

Connecting External Devices ............................ 5-9

To connect an external monitor ........................5-10

To enable the built-in and external displays ................5-10

To change display settings in the BIOS Setup Utility ...........5-11

To connect a parallel device ..........................5-11

To connect a serial device ............................5-12

To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse ............5-12

To connect Universal Serial Bus devices ..................5-13

To insert a PC Card .................................5-14

To remove a PC Card................................5-15

List of tested PC Cards ...............................5-16

To connect audio devices ............................5-17

To dock the OmniBook ..............................5-18

To undock the OmniBook ............................5-20

To make an infrared connection........................5-21

6. Expanding the OmniBook.............................. 6-1

Installing a Hard Disk Drive ............................. 6-3

To replace the hard disk drive ......................... 6-3

To replace the hard disk drive holder .................... 6-4

To create a Hibernate partition ......................... 6-5

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Installing RAM Expansion Modules ........................ 6-6

To install a RAM expansion module ..................... 6-6

To remove a RAM expansion module .................... 6-8

7. Installing Software ................................... 7-1

Installing Drivers ..................................... 7-3

Contents of the Recovery CD .......................... 7-4

To set up a PC Card or parallel port CD-ROM drive ........... 7-5

To install an operating system.......................... 7-6

Recovering OmniBook Files ............................. 7-7

To install Windows 95 (factory-installation) ................ 7-8

To install the online User’s Handbook .................... 7-9

To use the Recovery CD programming service .............. 7-9

To replace a damaged Recovery CD .....................7-10

To update the OmniBook BIOS.........................7-10

8. Troubleshooting ..................................... 8-1

Solving Problems .................................... 8-3

Accessory Problems ................................ 8-3

Audio Problems ................................... 8-4

Display Problems .................................. 8-4

Floppy Disk Drive Problems ........................... 8-5

Hard Disk Drive Problems ............................ 8-5

Keyboard, Mouse, and TouchPad Problems ................ 8-6

Infrared Problems .................................. 8-7

Memory Problems.................................. 8-8

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems .......................... 8-8

Performance Problems .............................. 8-9

Power and Battery Problems ..........................8-10

Printing Problems ..................................8-12

Serial and Parallel Problems...........................8-13

Startup Problems ..................................8-14

9. Specifications and Regulatory Information................. 9-1

Hardware Specifications ............................... 9-3

Software System Resources ............................. 9-5

Safety Information.................................... 9-7

Regulatory Information ................................9-10

U.S.A. ................................ ..........9-10

Canada .........................................9-11

Japan ................................ ..........9-11

Declaration of Conformity ............................9-12

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1

Introducing the OmniBook

Introducing the OmniBook

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

The OmniBook Quick Start sheet shows how to get your OmniBook up and running
quickly. This Reference Guide shows how to set up and operate the OmniBook and it
also shows what to do if you run into trouble.

Other sources of supplementary information about OmniBook products include the
following:

Source Address or Number

Online User’s Handbook This introduces the OmniBook and shows you the OmniBook basics.

It also contains troubleshooting information. Look in the OmniBook
Library group.

Online OmniBook Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were

completed, see OmniBook Notes in the online OmniBook Library.

The Introducing Microsoft
Windows 95 manual

HP website http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook

Corporate Evaluator’s Guide The provides information about installing alternate operating

HP Bulletin Board Service* See the Support and Service booklet for telephone numbers.
HP First (automated fax) See the Support and Service booklet for telephone numbers.
HP Support Assist CD-ROM See the Support and Service booklet for telephone numbers.
* Baud rates = 300-28.8; Parity = N, Data bits = 8; Stop bits = 1.

This is shipped with your OmniBook and contains information about
using the standard features of Windows 95.

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

systems, as well as how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate,
networked environment. Located at the HP external website.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

Taking Inventory

The HP OmniBook 3000 represents a new category of HP notebook computers
featuring the latest mobile technologies available. It uses high-speed Intel Pentium
processors with MMX technology, a large TFT displays, and high-capacity hard
drives.

This chapter describes

♦ What’s included in the OmniBook shipment.
♦ OmniBook configuration and model information.
♦ Available OmniBook accessories.
♦ Description of OmniBook features.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

Included in the OmniBook 3000 box

• HP OmniBook 3000.

• AC adapter (HP F1377A) and power cord.

• Floppy disk drive cable (HP F1380A).

• Main battery (HP F1382A).

• This OmniBook Reference Guide.

• Microsoft Windows 95 manual and Certificate of Authenticity.

• Support and Service booklet.

• Quick Start sheet.

• List of optional OmniBook accessories.

• OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows 95 recovery, operating system

drivers, and online User’s Handbook.

• Windows 95 Companion CD.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

Models and configurations

As of this printing, you can currently purchase two HP OmniBook 3000 models. The
following tables describes the features of each.

HP OmniBook 3000CTX 5/200

HP OmniBook
Model

3000CTX F1391A 200-MHz 16 MB 13.3" TFT XGA 2.1 billion bytes

Product
Number

Pentium® Processor
with MMX™
technology

Memory Display Hard Disk

HP OmniBook 3000CTX 5/233

HP OmniBook
Model

3000CTX F1392A 233-MHz 16 MB 13.3" TFT XGA 4.0 billion bytes

Product
Number

Pentium Processor
with MMX technology

Memory Display Hard Disk

Optional OmniBook accessories

HP Part Number Description

F1381A
F1369A
F1387A
F1363A
F1364A
F1365A
F1385A
F1386A
F1384A
F1388A
F1382A
F1383A
F1377A
F1379A
F1380A

Port replicator.
Monitor stand.
20X internal CD-ROM drive.
16-MB RAM expansion module.
32-MB RAM expansion module.
64-MB RAM expansion module.

2.1-billion-byte hard disk drive.

4.0-billion-byte hard disk drive.

3.5" internal/external floppy disk drive and cable.
Internal Zip drive.
Standard Lithium-Ion battery pack.
Secondary Lithium-Ion battery pack.
AC adapter.
Automobile adapter.
Replacement floppy disk drive cable.

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Introducing the OmniBook

TouchPad

Status panel

Internal speaker

or a secondary battery.

Main battery
Latch to open OmniBook

Battery charging light

Power button

Internal speaker

Click buttons

Internal microphone

Taking Inventory

OmniBook features

The following three illustrations point out the main external features of the
computer.

OmniBook—Front View

Floppy disk drive
You can also install
a Zip drive, a CD-ROM drive,

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OmniBook—Side View

XGA out

Docking port

PC Card slots

Eject buttons

Parallel port

Audio line-in

Microphone-in

Headphone-out

AC adapter

Serial port

System-off button

PS/2 mouse/keyboard

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Infrared port

Hard disk drive

Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

Kensington lock

OmniBook—Back View

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2

Setting Up the OmniBook

Setting Up The OmniBook

This chapter describes how to set up the OmniBook with the factory-installed
Windows 95 operating system or how to add OmniBook-specific software and
devices drivers to your custom build.

This chapter includes

♦ Setting up Windows 95.
♦ Configuring the OmniBook using the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Setting Up the OmniBook

Setting Up Windows 95

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Setting Up Windows 95

This section describes how to

♦ Connect ac power and charge the battery.
♦ Run the Windows 95 setup program.

To connect ac power

There are two ways to power the OmniBook: by battery and by ac adapter.

CAUTION

Use only the HP adapter model F1377A with this product,. Using any other ac
adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your warranty.

1. Connect the power cord to the ac adapter, then plug the cord into an ac outlet.
The indicator light on the ac adapter shines when the adapter is powered.

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

The HP F1379A automobile adapter is available to power the computer via a car’s
cigarette lighter.

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Setting Up the OmniBook

Setting Up Windows 95

To run the Windows 95 Setup utility

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

1. Plug in the ac adapter.

2. Press the blue power button.

The Windows 95 Setup program starts automatically.

3. After you accept the License Agreement and enter the Product ID (printed on
the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft Introducing Windows 95 book),
click OK to continue setting up Windows 95.

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Setting Up the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook

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

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

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

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Setting Up the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook

To run the BIOS Setup Utility

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, when you see “Press <F2> to enter Setup” at the bottom of the
screen, press F2 to start the BIOS Setup Utility.

3. The TouchPad or mouse is not active in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press the RIGHT
and LEFT arrow keys to move among menus. Press the DOWN and UP arrow
keys to move among parameters in a menu. Press ENTER to change a setting.
See the tables below for more information.

4. After you select the options you want, press F10 or use the Exit menu to exit the
BIOS Setup Utility. If the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot,
the system prompts you to run BIOS Setup, and the conflicting settings are
marked.

Main Menu Default

System Time Sets the time using 24-hour format.

System Date Sets the date using mm/dd/yy format.

Floppy Drive Sets the floppy drive type.

Hard Disk Sets the hard disk drive type and various

parameters.

Quiet Boot When disabled, runs power-on self-test and

shows summary during boot.

Video Display Device Sets whether the built-in and external display

signals automatically switch when an external
display is detected, or whether both signals
are active. Pressing Fn+F5 temporarily
switches between options.

System Memory Shows the system memory size.

Extended Memory Shows the extended memory size.

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Disabled

Auto

Setting Up the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook

System Devices Menu Default

Parameters marked with * below appear only if the main parameter is Enabled (values specified by
settings below). The list of parameters scrolls if it is longer than the screen.

PS/2 Mouse Enables the PS/2 TouchPad and external PS/2

mouse, if present.

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) or by a PnP
operating system.

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) or by a PnP
operating system.

Mode* Sets the hardware to support SIR (Standard

IR), ASK IR, or FIR (Fast IR) infrared
communications. (Driver installation required.)

Base I/O address* Sets the I/O address and interrupt. 2F8h, IRQ3

DMA channel* For Fast Ir mode, sets the DMA channel. DMA3

Enabled

Enabled

Both

Enabled

Disabled

SIR

Parallel Port Sets how the parallel port is configured: by the

BIOS (specified or automatic) or by a PnP
operating system.

Mode* Sets the port to normal, bi-directional, EPP, or

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

Enabled

ECP

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Setting Up the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook

System Devices Menu (continued) Default

Audio Sets how the audio system is configured: by

the BIOS (specified or automatic) or by a PnP
operating system.

SB I/O address* Sets the Sound Blaster I/O address. 220h

WSS I/O address* Sets the Windows Sound System I/O address. 530h

AdLib I/O address* Sets the AdLib synthesizer I/O address. 388h

Interrupt* Sets the interrupt. IRQ5

1st DMA channel* Sets the DMA channel for playback. DMA1

2nd DMA channel* Sets the DMA channel for recording. DMA0

MPU Device Sets how the MIDI capability is configured: by

the BIOS (specified or automatic) or by a PnP
operating system. The port replicator provides
a MIDI port, but not the OmniBook.

MPU I/O address* Sets the MIDI I/O address. 330h

Interrupt* Sets the interrupt. IRQ9

Security Menu Default

System Password is Shows whether a password is set. Clear

Enabled

Disabled

Set System Password Press ENTER to set, change, or clear the

password and save all Setup changes. (Up to 8
alphanumeric keys, prefix keys ignored.)

Password on Boot Sets whether the password is required to boot. Disabled

Password on Resume* Sets whether the password is required to

continue after Suspend and Hibernate.

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Disabled

Setting Up the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook

Power Menu Default

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

time-outs, or allows customized time-outs.

Smart CPU Mode Enables automatic CPU power savings.

Absence of keyboard, mouse, and hard disk
activity could cause slower CPU response.

Standby Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after which the

computer goes from On to Standby power
mode.

Suspend Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after which the

computer goes from Standby to Suspend
power mode. (Skips Standby mode if that time­out is disabled.)

Hibernate after 4 hours Sets whether the computer goes from Suspend

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

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

which the hard disk stops spinning.

Time-out on AC Sets whether power management time-outs

occur while the ac adapter is connected.

Power Button Mode Sets the action of the blue power button when

pressed for less than 4 seconds.

Max Power
Savings

On

2min

4min

Enabled

30sec

Disabled

Suspend

Resume on Modem 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.

Enabled

Disabled

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Setting Up the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook

Boot Menu Default

Diskette Drive
Hard Drive
CD-ROM Drive

Exit Menu

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

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

Get Default Values Restores all default settings, and stays in

Load Previous Values Discards Setup changes since last save, and

Save Changes Saves Setup changes, and stays in Setup.

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

and reboots.

Setup.

stays in Setup.

1. Diskette drive

2. Hard drive

3. CD-ROM drive

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3

Getting Comfortable

Getting Comfortable

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

♦ Start and stop the OmniBook (including power modes).
♦ Use the OmniBook TouchPad.
♦ Adjust the OmniBook display.
♦ Use the OmniBook keyboard.
♦ Check the status of the OmniBook (status panel and battery lights).
♦ Protect the OmniBook.

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Getting Comfortable

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

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

To turn the OmniBook on and off

You can stop the OmniBook several ways. Some methods provide “Instant-On,” so
you can quickly continue your work where you left off. Others reboot the computer.

On Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook.
Standby Press Fn+S to go into Standby mode.

–or–
Occurs automatically if the computer is inactive for about 2 minutes (by default).

Suspend Press the blue power button to suspend activity when the OmniBook is on. The

OmniBook restores your previous work session when you turn it back on.
–or–
From the Start menu, click Suspend
–or–
Press Fn+R
–or–
Close the lid (for more than 2 seconds) also suspends the computer. (If an external

monitor is connected, closing the lid merely turns off the built-in display and turns
on the external display.)

Hibernate Press Fn+F12. The computer completely shuts down, but your current work session

is first saved to disk. The computer will restore your previous session when you
turn it back on.

Off From the Start menu, click Shut Down, or press the blue power button for more

than 4 seconds to completely shut down the computer. Unsaved data will be lost.
The computer will reboot when you turn it back on.

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Getting Comfortable

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

To use OmniBook power modes

Hint

Time-out settings . In order to save power, you can change time-outs to
automatically enter different power states after a certain amount of inactivity.

When you The OmniBook enters To exit this mode

Press Fn+S
or
allow time-out.

Press blue power button
or
close the lid
or
click Start, Suspend
or
allow time-out.
Press Fn+F12
or
allow time-out.

Click Start, Shut Down (recommended)
or
Press blue power button longer than 4 seconds.

Standby Mode

Turns off the display only.
Maintains network connections.
Restarts quickly (“Instant-On”).

Suspend Mode

Turns off the display.
Saves significant power.
Saves current session in RAM.
Restarts quickly (“Instant-On”).
Loses network connections. *

Hibernate Mode

Saves to disk, then reboots.
Saves maximum power.
Saves current session on Disk.

Off Mode

Saves maximum power.
Resets everything at startup.
Starts a new session.

Press any key. Any mouse or TouchPad
movement will also exit Standby
mode.

Press the power button to resume.

Press the power button to turn on and
restore the current session.

Press the power button to turn on and
reboot.

* Windows 95 can restore network connections 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.

Note

If the ac adapter is connected, the OmniBook battery continues to charge in any
mode.

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Getting Comfortable

reset the OmniBook.

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 the blue power button for 4 seconds.

–or, if this fails–

Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the recess on the back panel, as

shown.

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

System-Off button. Insert a paper clip,
then press the blue power button to

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Using the OmniBook TouchPad

Using the OmniBook TouchPad

The TouchPad is a touch-sensitive pointing device located in front of the keyboard.
The two click buttons are located in front of the TouchPad.

The TouchPad controls the motion and speed of the pointer on the screen. The click
buttons work like those on a standard mouse—what the buttons do depends on the
software being used.

This section describes how to

♦ Control the pointer.
♦ Drag objects without using buttons.
♦ Scroll through a document without using scroll bars.
♦ Configure the TouchPad, learn more, and get help.

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Getting Comfortable

Using the OmniBook TouchPad

To control the pointer

The TouchPad controls the motion of the pointer on the screen by detecting
pressure.

1. To move the cursor, move your finger or thumb across the TouchPad in the
direction you want the pointer to move.

2. To select an item, click the left button.

--or--

Tap on the surface of the TouchPad. To double-click, tap twice.

Hint

To customize the operation of the TouchPad, click Start, Settings, Control Panel,
Mouse, TouchPad.

To drag objects

1. First move the pointer over the item.

2. Tap twice and leave your finger pressed on the TouchPad.

3. Use your finger on the TouchPad to move to the new location.

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Getting Comfortable

Get detailed online Help.

TouchPad features.

Adjust TouchPad speed

Adjust Scroll Zone

about the TouchPad.

Using the OmniBook TouchPad

To scroll without scroll bars

You can scroll the display in a window without moving the pointer away from your
work.

• Slide your finger up and down the right edge of the TouchPad.

When your finger reaches the top or bottom of the TouchPad, scrolling

continues as long as you hold your finger against the edge.

The scrolling motion is touch-sensitive—the harder you press, the faster the

scrolling.

To configure the TouchPad

The TouchPad has settings to adjust its sensitivity, speed, and how it interprets taps.
There are also optional enhancements to choose from. There is online Help and a
tutorial to explain the details.

Click Tutorial to learn more

Click Goodies for some

fun demonstrations of

1. Double-click My Computer, Control Panel, Mouse.

2. Click TouchPad, Enhancements.

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Getting Comfortable

Using the OmniBook Display

Using the OmniBook Display

The OmniBook display is a 13.3-inch XGA active-matrix (TFT) display
(1024 × 768 × 64K colors). It supports PCI local bus video, 128-bit graphics
controller with 2-MB video RAM, and Zoomed Video (enabled by default).

This section describes

♦ How to adjust the display brightness.
♦ The HP TFT quality statement.

To adjust the display

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

• Press Fn+F1 to decrease the brightness.

• Press Fn+F2 to increase the brightness.

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Getting Comfortable

Using the OmniBook Display

About TFT display quality

TFT display manufacturing is a high precision, but imperfect technology, and
manufacturers cannot currently produce large displays that are cosmetically perfect.
Most, if not all, TFT displays will exhibit some level of cosmetic imperfection. These
cosmetic imperfections may be visible under varying display conditions and can
appear as bright, dim, or dark spots. This issue is common across all vendors

supplying TFT displays in their products and is not specific to the HP OmniBook
display.

HP OmniBook TFT displays meet or exceed all TFT manufacturer’s standards for
cosmetic quality of TFT displays. HP does not warrant that the displays will be free of
cosmetic imperfections. TFT displays may have a small number of cosmetic

imperfections and still conform to the display manufacturer’s cosmetic quality
specifications.

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Using the OmniBook Keyboard

Using the OmniBook Keyboard

Getting Comfortable

WARNING

Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see the “Working
in Comfort ” instructions provided in the online OmniBook Library and in
Windows Help. They are also available at our website,
http://www.hp.com/mcd/ergo.

This section describes the special features of the OmniBook keyboard including

♦ Fn hot keys.
♦ Windows 95 keys.
♦ Embedded keypad.

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Getting Comfortable

Using the OmniBook Keyboard

To use the Fn hot keys

Labeled F1 through F12, these keys provide shortcut key sequences for various
system controls. The OmniBook keyboard shows the Fn hot keys labeled in gray.

The following table provides a list and description of the OmniBook Fn key
combinations.

Pressing these keys Does this

Fn + F1 Decreases the display’s brightness.
Fn + F2 Increases the display’s brightness.
Fn + F3 Decreases the display’s contrast (non-TFT displays only).
Fn + F4 Increases the display’s contrast (non-TFT displays only).
Fn + F5 Switches among the built-in display, an external display, and

simultaneous displays.

Fn + F6 For use with two batteries: Briefly displays the individual battery

status for each battery, then resumes displaying the combined
battery status. For complete information about battery status, see

page 3-14.
Fn + F7 Toggles the sound on and off (mutes sound).
Fn + F8 Toggles the built-in keypad on and off. Does not affect an external

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

otherwise, cursor control is active.
Fn + F9 Toggles Num Lock on and off for both built-in and external

keyboards. For the built-in keyboard, keypad (Fn+F8) must also be on

to get Num Lock.
Fn + F10 Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn + F12 Enters Hibernate mode.
Fn + S Enters Standby mode.
Fn + R Enters Suspend mode
Fn + UP-ARROW Increases volume.
Fn + DOWN-ARROW Decreases volume.

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Windows 95 keys

Using the OmniBook Keyboard

To use the Windows 95 keys

• The left and right Windows Logo keys bring up the Start menu.

• The function of the Windows Application key is application-dependent.

Hint

To use the embedded keypad

When the keypad is active and Num Lock is on, keys change to the numeric or
arithmetic designations printed in gray on the front faces of those keys.

1. Press Fn+F9 to turn Num Lock on and off.

2. Press Fn+F8 to turn the embedded keypad on and off.

--or--

To temporarily turn on the embedded keypad, hold Fn while typing a key.

Num Lock. Consider leaving Num Lock on all the time. Then, when you want to use
the embedded keypad on your built-in keyboard, turn it on (by pressing Fn+F8) or
by holding Fn for each keypad key.

Eternal Keyboard

• Press Fn+F9 to turn Num Lock on and off. This activates the numeric keys on an

external keyboard.

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Getting Comfortable

Checking the Status of the OmniBook

Checking the Status of the OmniBook

The OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains indicators that
show the current status of the OmniBook. The indicators in the status panel show
keyboard status, drive status, and power status.

This section describes how to

♦ Read the status panel indicators.
♦ Interpret power and battery lights.

To read the status panel indicators

Indicator Meaning

AC power. The ac adapter is plugged in.

Blinks when the battery is being charged.

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Battery status. Shows the approximate charge level of the battery relative
to a full charge. Each bar (displayed from right to left), represents a 10%
charge.

The upper and lower triangles indicate the presence of main (upper) and
secondary (lower) batteries. A triangle blinks when that battery is charging
or is in use. The main battery charges first, discharges last.

If two batteries are installed and ac power is not connected, the
gauge reports the percent of total charge, where both batteries are
included. For example, if the main battery is 50% and the secondary battery
is empty then the gauge would read 25%.

If two batteries are installed and ac power is connected, the gauge
reports the percent of total charge for only the battery that is charging. For
example, if the main battery is 50% and the secondary battery is empty,
the gauge will read 50% indicating the state of the main battery.

You can press Fn + F6 at any time to see the status of each individual
battery.

Indicator Meaning

Battery low. The outline blinks when the battery charge is critically low.
The OmniBook also beeps.

Defective battery. An empty battery icon with ac plug not blinking. No
battery activity; no charging.

Overheated battery. The battery is too hot to charge.

CD-ROM drive, hard disk drive, or Zip drive. The OmniBook is

accessing one of these built-in drives.

Floppy disk drive. The OmniBook is accessing the floppy disk drive.

PC Card. There is activity between the PC Card and the computer.

Suspend mode. These symbols flash from left to right when the

OmniBook is suspended (turned off by pressing the power button briefly).
If ac power is not connected, the green power light also blinks slowly.

Getting Comfortable

Checking the Status of the OmniBook

Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active.

Num Lock. Num Lock is active (Fn+F9).

Keypad Lock. The built-in embedded keypad is active (Fn+F8). Num Lock

must also be on for the numeric keys. Otherwise, cursor keys are active.

Scroll Lock. Scroll Lock is active (Fn+F10).

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Getting Comfortable

Checking the Status of the OmniBook

To understand power and battery lights

Power Lights

The green power light indicates the power state.

Power Light (on hinge) Meaning

Steady green light Battery charging.
Blinking light Not charging (if ac power on).

–or–
OmniBook in Suspend mode (if ac power off).

No light Not charging (ac power off).

Battery Lights

The battery itself has four square lights that indicate charge status when you press
the square black button on the battery. Each light represents 25% charge.

The green lights on the main battery or secondary battery indicate its charge level.

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Getting Comfortable

Protecting the OmniBook

Protecting the OmniBook

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

• Set up password protection.

• Clear a password.

• Attach a security cable.

• Protect the hard disk drive.

To set a password

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

Note

To set or change password protection, use the BIOS Setup Utility.

1. Reset the computer and press F2, when prompted, to enter the BIOS Setup
Utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The TouchPad
does not work in BIOS Setup.)

2. Select the Security menu.

3. Select Set System Password, then press ENTER.

4. Type the new password, then press ENTER. The password can contain up to

eight alphanumeric characters, and it is not case-sensitive.

5. Type the password again to confirm.

6. Choose when the password will be required: select Password on Boot and, if
desired, Password on Resume. Press F5 to select Enabled or Disabled for each
one.

7. Press F10 to save and exit BIOS Setup.

If a password is set, but Password On Boot is not selected, then the password is still
required to get into the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Getting Comfortable

Protecting the OmniBook

Important

Be sure you record your password in a safe place. If you forget your password, you
might need to return your OmniBook PC to Hewlett-Packard for repair. You will also
need your proof-of-purchase. Call Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Support and
Service booklet.

To delete a password

1. Reset the computer and press F2, when prompted, to enter the BIOS Setup
Utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The TouchPad
does not work in BIOS Setup.)

2. Select the Security menu.

3. Select Set System Password, then press ENTER.

4. Type the current password, then press ENTER.

5. Press ENTER at the Enter New Password prompt.

6. Press ENTER at the Confirm New Password prompt.

7. Press Continue to save changes.

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Getting Comfortable

Protecting the OmniBook

To attach a security cable

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

Protecting the Hard Disk Drive and Memory

When you have a Kensington MicroSaver lock system connected to the OmniBook,
the lock blocks removal of the hard disk drive and memory modules from the
OmniBook.

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Power Management

Power Management

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

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.

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

runs down completely while writing data to the drive, or if the battery in a PC
RAM card is also low.

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Power Management

Monitoring Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

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

Important

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

This section describes how to

♦ Check the battery status.
♦ Update the battery status indicator.
♦ Respond to a low-battery warning.
♦ Recharge a battery.
♦ Replace the main battery.
♦ Install a secondary battery.

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Power Management

Monitoring Battery Power

To check the battery status

From the Status Panel

The following table explains how to check battery status from the OmniBook status
panel.

Shows the approximate charge level of the battery relative to a full
charge. Each bar (displayed from right to left), represents a 10%

Full battery

Low battery

Defective battery

AC power connected

charge.
The upper and lower triangles indicate the presence of main (upper)

and secondary (lower) batteries. A triangle blinks when that battery is
in use. The main battery charges first, discharges last.

See “Battery Status” on page 3-14 for more information about the
battery indicators.

The outline blinks when the battery charge is critically low. The
OmniBook also beeps.

No battery activity; no charging. If a left bar appears in the far left of
the battery cell, the battery is overheated, so charging stops.

AC power is connected. If the indicator is blinking, then the battery is
also being charged.

From the Windows Taskbar

• Place the pointer over the battery indicator at the right end of the taskbar. The

approximate battery charge is displayed in a pop-up window.

For additional power information, click My Computer, Control Panel, Power.

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Power Management

Monitoring Battery Power

To respond to a low-battery warning

When battery power is critically low, the battery indicator in the status panel appears
empty and starts to blink. A warning beep reminds you to save your work. (Press
Fn+F7 to stop the beeping.)

The OmniBook automatically hibernates to preserve your current session. You won’t
be able to restart until you restore power by one of the following actions:

• Plug in the ac adapter.

–or–

• Replace the main battery with one that’s charged.

–or–

• Install a charged secondary battery.

CAUTION

To recharge a battery

Charging the battery takes about 1.5 hours when the computer is off or suspended,
or about 2.2 hours when the computer is in use.

The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it’s plugged into an ac
outlet. The OmniBook is normally warm while it’s charging. Don’t charge it in a
briefcase or other confined space as this may cause the battery to overheat.

1. Connect the power cord to the ac adapter, then plug the cord into an ac outlet.
The indicator light on the ac adapter shines when the adapter is on.

If the ac adapter does not light, make sure that cord is not damaged. Also ensure

that the battery has been inserted correctly into the OmniBook.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook’s left side, as shown in the following
illustration.

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Power Management

Monitoring Battery Power

Optimum Charging

To get the longest battery operating time, continue charging until the ac power
indicator stops blinking in the status panel. Charging stops when the battery is fully
charged. Because of rounding, a battery indicator can show a full battery before it’s
fully charged. The ac power indicator stops blinking only when the battery is
actually full. You can continue working while the battery is charging.

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Monitoring Battery Power

Main Battery (F1382A)

Release latch

Safety latch

To replace the main battery

The main battery is located under the right corner of the palm rest.

Power Management

WARNING

CAUTION

Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or
explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly.

If you have any unsaved data, it (and your current work session) will be lost when
you remove the battery unless the computer is connected to ac power or a secondary

battery is installed.

1. Save your work.

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

3. Slide the safety latch for the battery compartment into its recess.

4. Slide and hold the release latch, then slide out the battery.

5. After inserting the new battery, close the safety latch.

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Power Management

Monitoring Battery Power

To install a secondary battery

The OmniBook is shipped with a floppy drive module installed in the plug-in slot.
Other plug-in accessories are available, including a CD-ROM drive and secondary
battery. See page 5-4 for more information about plug-in modules.

1. Slide the safety latch for the plug-in slot into its recess.

2. Slide and hold the release latch, then slide out the module.

3. Slide the secondary battery module into the plug-in slot.

4. Close the safety latch.

A lower triangle appears next to the battery icon in the status panel.

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Power Management

Conserving Battery Power

Conserving Battery Power

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

This section describes how to

♦ Save battery power.
♦ Specify the automatic time-out settings.
♦ Handle and store the battery safely.
♦ Maintain and preserve battery life.

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Power Management

Conserving Battery Power

To save battery power

Follow these suggestions to conserve battery power.

• Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using the floppy disk drive, the CD-ROM

drive, or any external connections.

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

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

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

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

• Turn the OmniBook off whenever you will not be using it for several hours or

more: press the blue power button for more than 4 seconds or select Start menu,
Shut Down. The current session is not saved.

• Turn the brightness of the display down to the lowest comfortable level. This

reduces the backlight power, which can increase the battery operating time by as
much as 15%.

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

following topic.)

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

application when you are done using it.

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

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

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Power Management

Conserving Battery Power

To set time-outs

The BIOS Utility program 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. Reboot the OmniBook and when prompted, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup
Utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The TouchPad
does not work in Setup.) Help information for the highlighted item appears in
the right-hand sidebar in the display.

2. Select the Power menu.

3. 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 page 3-4.

4. 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).

5. Press F10, then press ENTER to save your settings.

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Power Management

Conserving Battery Power

To handle and store the battery safely

• To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal

object to touch the battery contacts.

• The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible OmniBook models.

Check the Support and Service booklet for your local HP contact.

• Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not dispose of the

battery pack in fire or water.

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

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

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

140 °F).

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

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

regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.

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

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

(113 °F).

To maintain and preserve battery life

To preserve the life of your battery, be sure to charge the battery regularly. In cases of
long-term storage, the battery must be charged at 20-50% to save capacity loss by
self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of battery performance.

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

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5

Making Connections

Making Connections

Secondary battery

CD-ROM drive

Floppy disk drive

Zip drive

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

♦ Use OmniBook plug-in accessory modules (illustrated below).
♦ Connect external devices.

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Making Connections

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

The plug-in module bay can hold an internal CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, a
Zip drive, or a secondary battery. This section describes how to

♦ Replace a plug-in module in the OmniBook.
♦ Install the floppy disk drive externally.
♦ Insert and eject a floppy disk.
♦ Insert and remove a CD.
♦ Use the CD-ROM safely.
♦ Open the CD-ROM drive manually.
♦ Install drivers for the Zip drive.
♦ Insert and eject a Zip disk.
♦ Eject a Zip disk manually.

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Making Connections

latch

latch

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

To replace a plug-in accessory module

1. Important : If you are removing or inserting a CD-ROM drive or Zip drive, shut
down the OmniBook before removing or inserting the plug-in module.(From the
Start menu, shut down Windows 95.) This is not necessary if you are removing
and installing the floppy disk drive or secondary battery.

2. Slide the safety latch for the plug-in slot into its recess.

3. Slide and hold the release latch, then pull out the module, as shown.

CAUTION

Safety

Release

4. Insert the new plug-in module.

5. Close the safety latch.

If inserting another plug-in module, be sure the safety latch is open. Otherwise
you could damage the module or your OmniBook.

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Making Connections

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

To install the floppy disk drive externally

When using the plug-in floppy disk drive externally, the plug-in module bay can be
used by another plug-in module—such as a CD-ROM drive, a Zip drive, or a
secondary battery.

Only one floppy disk drive is supported on the OmniBook. You cannot use both an
external floppy disk drive and a plug-in floppy disk drive.

• Connect the external floppy-drive cable to the OmniBook parallel port.

CAUTION

To insert and eject a floppy disk

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

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

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

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Making Connections

Open button

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

To insert or remove a CD

CAUTION

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

1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM drive.

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

--or--

Remove the CD.

3. Close the door to the drive.

To use the CD-ROM drive safely

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

OmniBook Support and Service booklet.

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

• Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam.

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Making Connections

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

To open the CD-ROM drive manually

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

• Insert a straightened paper clip into the recessed hole, as shown.

To install drivers for the Zip drive

The Zip drive comes with a CD containing drivers and software for the Zip drive.
Follow these steps to set up this software.

1. Set up a CD-ROM drive for your OmniBook. (The Zip drive does not have to be
installed at this time.)

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

3. Click Start, Run, then type drive:\install and click OK, where drive is the drive
letter of the CD-ROM drive. For example, type d:\install if the CD-ROM is drive D.
This installs the Zip software so it’s ready whenever you insert the Zip drive.

To obtain the latest versions of Zip drivers and software, access the Iomega website
at http://www.iomega.com/.

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Making Connections

Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

To insert and eject a Zip disk

CAUTION

CAUTION

Always turn on power to the OmniBook before inserting a Zip disk. When you
insert a Zip disk, the green busy light will flash momentarily and go out. (If the
light continues to blink slowly, push the disk eject button to eject the Zip disk,
then insert it again.) Do not insert or remove a Zip disk while the OmniBook is
actively reading data. Otherwise, the OmniBook could stop responding and you
could lose data.

• To insert the Zip disk, hold the disk with its face up and then gently insert it into

the Zip drive.

• To remove the Zip disk, gently press the eject button on the front of the Zip disk

drive. Do not use force. The green busy light blinks as the disk spins down. The
drive takes a few seconds to eject the disk.

The Zip drive automatically ejects the disk when you shut down your

OmniBook. Store all your Zip disks in the protective case when not in use.

To eject a Zip disk manually

The OmniBook must be on for normal disk ejection from the Zip drive. If you need
to remove a Zip disk from the drive when power is off, carefully push a straightened
paper clip into the emergency eject hole located on the eject button.

Use the manual disk eject procedure only when OmniBook power is off. Do not
try to forcibly remove a Zip disk from the drive. If the disk does not eject
immediately, repeat the manual disk eject procedure.

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

Connecting External Devices

Your OmniBook is a powerful computer in its own right—but you can greatly
expand its capabilities by connecting other devices.

Note

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

This section describes how to

♦ Connect an external monitor.
♦ Enable the built-in and external displays.
♦ Connect a parallel device.
♦ Connect a serial device.
♦ Connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse.
♦ Connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
♦ Insert and eject PC Cards.
♦ Review a list of tested PC Cards.
♦ Connect audio devices.
♦ Dock and undock the OmniBook to a port replicator.
♦ Make an infrared connection.

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Hint

VGA port

Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To connect an external monitor

You can connect a VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitor to your OmniBook. The OmniBook
supports standard XGA mode (1024 by 768 pixels).

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

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

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

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

If the external display does not work, try pressing Fn+F5 to activate it. This keystroke
combination toggles the display from internal to external to both.

To enable the built-in and external displays

• For a temporary change, press Fn+F5 to cycle through the display options

(Internal, External, Both).

--or--

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

following topic).

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Parallel port

Connecting External Devices

To change display settings in the BIOS Setup Utility

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

2. When you see the following message, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

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

4. Press ENTER to view choices.

5. Select External, Internal, or Both.

6. Press F10 to save settings and exit Setup.

To connect a parallel device

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

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

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

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The OmniBook has

Utility.

Serial port

or keyboard

one serial port. Its
address can be set in
the BIOS Setup

Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To connect a serial device

The OmniBook’s serial port uses a standard 9-pin serial port. Serial connections
typically are to external modems and fax modems. You can make such connections
using standard serial cables and adapters available at computer dealers and
electronic supply stores.

• Connect the serial cable to the serial port.

For a serial mouse, you need to select Standard Serial Mouse in Control Panel,

Mouse, General, Change.

To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse

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

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

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

If the device has a PC-type jack, first connect its cable to an adapter cable with a

PS/2 jack.

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

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PS/2 mouse

Making Connections

USB port

Connecting External Devices

To connect Universal Serial Bus devices

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

• Attach the USB cable to the USB port. Windows 95 automatically recognizes the

USB device. Some USB devices can be connected to the OmniBook in series
with other USB devices—this is called a “daisy-chain” connection.

Note

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

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To insert a PC Card

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

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

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

A double beep signals that the PC Card is recognized and successfully

configured.

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Making Connections

PC Card indicator

Connecting External Devices

To remove a PC Card

Do not insert or remove a PC Card while the OmniBook is actively reading or writing
data. Otherwise, you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding. When
the card is active, the PC Card indicator appears on the status panel.

1. Click the PC Card indicator in the taskbar, then click Stop.

This protects your data and avoids unexpected problems. You can restart the

card by removing it, then inserting again.

2. Press the ejector button once to pop the button out.

3. Press the eject button again to eject the PC Card.

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

List of tested PC Cards

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

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

Manufacturer Card Description Operating System Tested

Ositech Combination Ethernet Lan + 33.6 Modem Windows 95

Windows NT 4.0

Ositech Seven of Diamonds 10/100 Ethernet Adapter Windows 95

Windows NT 4.0

Xircom Combination Ethernet Lan + 56K Modem Windows 95

Windows NT 4.0

Xircom CardBus 10/100 Ethernet Lan Adapter Windows 95

Windows NT 4.0

Olicom Go Card Token Ring Adapter C30 OC3221 Windows 95

Windows NT 4.0

Olicom Combination Token Ring + 33.6 Modem Windows 95

Windows NT 4.0

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Making Connections

(such as a CD player).

external microphone.

or speakers.

Connecting External Devices

To connect audio devices

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

WARNING

Line-in connector for an
external audio source

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

• Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port.

Amplified speaker-out
connector for headphones

Microphone-in for an

Note

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

automatically turns off.

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

automatically turn off.

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Connecting External Devices

To dock the OmniBook

CAUTION

Use only an HP F1377A ac adapter (the type shipped with the OmniBook) —do
not use an ac adapter from another product. Using an improper adapter could
damage the OmniBook and will make your warranty invalid.

1. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into an ac outlet. Plug the ac
adapter into the port replicator.

2. Slide the OmniBook’s rear port door to the left.

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Connecting External Devices

3. Place the OmniBook on the port replicator platform, with the back of the
computer facing the port replicator’s docking connector.

4. Position your fingers on the platform grips as shown below. Use your thumbs to
push the computer firmly toward the port replicator until the OmniBook slides
into place.

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To undock the OmniBook

1. Raise the release lever at the top of the port replicator.

2. After removing the OmniBook, push the release lever back into place.

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Making Connections

Infrared port

Connecting External Devices

To make an infrared connection

The infrared (IR) port is on the back panel. It provides wireless, serial
communication between the OmniBook and other IR-equipped devices such as
printers and other OmniBooks.

Note

By default, the IR port is not enabled. You must install the appropriate IR driver and
enable it in BIOS Setup. For details, refer to the drivers’ Readme files located in
\OmniBook\drivers\Win95.

• Line up the OmniBook’s IR port and the other IR port in as straight a line as

possible. The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart, with no
obstructions in between. Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission
errors.

To check the status of communications, there is an Infrared Monitor in the Control
Panel.

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6

Expanding the OmniBook

Expanding the OmniBook

This chapter describes some of the optional equipment that can be added to the
OmniBook—components installed inside the computer rather than connected to the
computer’s I/O ports.

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

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

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

This section describes how to

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

To replace the hard disk drive

You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the hard disk drive.

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

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

3. Remove the two screws from the bottom of the hard disk drive holder.

4. Pull out the hard disk drive.

5. Insert the new drive and replace the hard disk drive screws.

6. Insert the battery.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive

Important

If you are installing a new hard disk drive, you should create a Hibernate partition on
the drive before loading any software—see page 6-5 for instructions.

To replace the hard disk drive holder

If you are installing a new hard drive that does not have a plastic holder, you can
remove the holder from the old hard drive.

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

1. Remove the four screws from the sides of the carrier.

2. Swing out the free end of the hard drive about 90°, then gently pry off the
connector from the hard drive.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive

To create a Hibernate partition

If you do not have an OmniBook 3000 Support Utility floppy disk, create one now.
After inserting a formatted floppy disk in the floppy drive, do one of the following:

• On a factory software installation, click Start, Programs, OmniBook, Create

Support Utility Disk.

• On any computer, run makesupp.bat from the \Omnibook\Drivers\Hputils

directory on the OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD. (Note: Use the
\Omnibook\Drivers\Hputils directory, not \Omnibook \Hputils).

• On any computer, download the Support Utility software package from the

OmniBook website (http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook). Follow the
instructions provided.

1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

2. Insert the Support Utility disk in the floppy disk drive or insert the bootable
Recovery CD in your CD-ROM drive. (If you are using the Recovery CD to boot
from, verify that the CD-ROM is listed before the Hard Drive in the Boot menu by
rebooting and pressing F2, then look at the Boot menu.)

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

4. Choose option 3:

Create Hibernate Partition (erases Hard Disk)

5. Choose Y to Continue.

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

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

complete.

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Installing RAM Expansion Modules

Installing RAM Expansion Modules

This section describes how to

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

To install a RAM expansion module

The OmniBook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to two

3.3-volt EDO RAM expansion modules.

Your OmniBook’s computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Static electricity can
permanently damage computer chips. Carefully read the following caution
information.

CAUTION

Handle the RAM module only by its edges. Otherwise, you may damage the
module due to electrostatic discharge. Static electricity can permanently
damage computer chips. It is therefore important to discharge the static
electricity from your body before installing the memory module. Discharge
your body’s electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors
on the rear of the OmniBook computer.

You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure.

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

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

3. Remove the hard disk drive (see page 6-3).

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Expanding the OmniBook

Installing RAM Expansion Modules

4. Slide the RAM cover about 3 mm toward the hard disk drive opening, then lift off
the cover.

4. Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30° angle, then press down
at both sides until it latches.

5. Place the RAM cover about 3 mm from its closed position, then slide it closed.

6. Insert the hard disk drive and battery.

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Expanding the OmniBook

free edge of the board pops up.

Installing RAM Expansion Modules

To remove a RAM expansion module

You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure.

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

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

3. Remove the hard disk drive (see page 6-3).

4. Slide the RAM cover about 3 mm toward the hard disk drive opening, then lift off
the cover.

5. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM board.

When you release the latches, the

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6. Pull the board out of the connector.

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Installing RAM Expansion Modules

7. Insert the hard disk drive and battery.

.

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7

Installing Software

Installing Software

This chapter has instructions for installing new software or recovering original
OmniBook software. You can install or recover a factory-installed version of the
Windows 95 operating system, drivers for other operating systems, OmniBook files.

This section describes how to

♦ Locate files on the Recovery CD.
♦ Set up a PC Card or parallel port CD-ROM drive.
♦ Install an operating system and drivers.
♦ Install OmniBook files, such as the User’s Handbook.

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Installing Software

Installing Drivers

Installing Drivers

If you have formatted the OmniBook’s hard disk drive and loaded your company’s
disk image, the Recovery CD provides OmniBook-specific software and device
drivers that you can add to your build image.

This section describes how to

♦ Find individual audio, video, infrared, and PC Card drivers for various

operating systems including the following:

o MS-DOS.

o Windows for Workgroups.

o Windows NT 4.0.

Each driver has a README file with instructions.

♦ Install a PC Card or parallel port CD-ROM drive from a floppy boot disk.

A CD-ROM drive is required for installing drivers from the Recovery CD.

♦ Install an operating system (other than Windows 95 factory-installation).

Hint

Add the online User’s Handbook to your custom installation. See page 7-9.

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Installing Software

Installing Drivers

Contents of the Recovery CD

Directory Contains

README.TXT text file Instructions for using the Recovery CD.

RECOVER\

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

the Support Utilities disk.)

BOOTDISK For creating your own copy of a boot disk (like the FAT32 Support Utility disk).

FILE.CHK Checksum list (also for FAT32).

OMNIBOOK\

HPUTILS Use this to install the online User’s Handbook or to copy the OmniBook Notes

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

DRIVERS

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

MANUALS Use this for direct viewing of the online User’s Handbook from the CD, not for its

installation.

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

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Installing Software

Installing Drivers

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

If you are using the Support Utility disk with the Recovery CD and do not have the
OmniBook internal CD-ROM drive, you’ll need to edit the CONFIG.SYS and
AUTOEXEC.BAT files on the Support Utility disk so that it can recognize the external
CD-ROM drive. The required device-drivers statements should come from the
CD-ROM manufacturer.

What you’ll need from your CD-ROM manufacturer

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

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

• Statements for the CD-ROM drive to add to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

Both the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files contain comments that should help
your CD-ROM manufacturer advise you in editing the files to meet the particular
requirements for your device.

1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

2. If you do not have an OmniBook 3000 Support Utility disk, create one now. After
inserting a formatted floppy disk: in the floppy drive, do one of the following:

• On a factory software installation, click Start, Programs, OmniBook, Create

Support Utility Disk.

• On any computer, run makesupp.bat from the \Omnibook\Drivers\Hputils

directory on the OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD.

• On any computer, download the Support Utility software package from the

OmniBook website. Follow the instructions provided.

3. Insert the Support Utility disk in the OmniBook floppy drive.

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

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

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

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Installing Software

Installing Drivers

To install an operating system

You provide the software to install an alternate operating system. The Recovery CD
provides the OmniBook-specific drivers to configure your custom system. The drivers
for Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows for Workgroups are located

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

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

• On the OmniBook website at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook . This website

contains the latest updates of software drivers.

The Corporate Evaluator’s Guide, also available at our website, provides

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

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

CAUTION

Hint

The equipment you need are the OmniBook, its ac adapter, a floppy disk drive, and
a CD-ROM drive. You also need the Support Utility floppy disk. If you have not
already created one, see page 7-5.

Before you start installing a new operating system, make sure the drivers you
need will be accessible after the installation . Copy them from the OmniBook
website or the hard drive to floppy disks, or use the Recovery CD with a
CD-ROM drive.

1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

2. Install the operating system.

3. Install the OmniBook-specific drivers according to the instructions in the
README files that accompany the drivers.

Add the online User’s Handbook to your custom installation. See page 7-9.

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Recovering OmniBook Files

Recovering OmniBook Files

This section describes how to

♦ Install the Windows 95 operating system (factory-installation).
♦ Install the OmniBook online User’s Handbook.
♦ Use the Recovery CD programming service.
♦ Recover a damaged Recovery CD or hard disk drive.
♦ Update the OmniBook BIOS.

Installing Software

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Installing Software

Recovering OmniBook Files

To install Windows 95 (factory-installation)

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

The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour. To install the
Windows 95 operating system, you’ll need a CD-ROM drive and the Recovery CD.

1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

2. If you have an internal CD-ROM drive, install it.

--or--

If you have a PC Card or parallel port CD-ROM drive, connect it (see page 7-5 for

instructions about modify the Support Utility disk).

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

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

5. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot the OmniBook. The MS-DOS Startup menu
appears.

6. Choose “Recover Windows 95 from OmniBook Recovery CD.”

7. Follow the setup instructions on the screen.

8. When prompted, select “Create Hibernate Partition.”

We recommend that you create a 144-MB partition—the same as the factory

default.

9. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot the OmniBook. The MS-DOS Startup menu
appears.

10. Choose “Recover Windows 95 from OmniBook Recovery CD.”

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

process or unplug the ac adapter until recovery is completed.

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Installing Software

Recovering OmniBook Files

To install the online User’s Handbook

You can install the online User’s Handbook from the Recovery CD. This also installs
OmniBook Notes and Support files to your hard drive.

1. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

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

–or–

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

parallel port CD-ROM drive. See “To set up a PC Card or parallel port CD-ROM
drive” on page 7-5.

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

4. From the \OmniBook\Hputils\Disk1 directory on the CD, double-click

setup.exe. The OmniBook Application Software Setup screen appears.

5. Click Next.

6. Click “OmniBook Online Documentation.”

7. Click Install Now.

To use the Recovery CD programming service

If you need to recover an operating system, OmniBook drivers, or any other program
on the Recovery CD, but do not have access to a CD-ROM drive, HP Service can
recover these files for you. The cost is a standard charge equal to one-half the hourly
labor rate. This service is available for the OmniBook Recovery CD only. Microsoft
CDs and other non-HP CDs do not qualify for this service.

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Installing Software

Recovering OmniBook Files

To replace a damaged Recovery CD

If you lose or damage the Recovery CD, take your OmniBook and Certificate of
Authenticity to an HP Service Center to be replaced. If you mail your OmniBook for
this service, you must provide a photocopy of the Certificate of Authenticity along
with payment.

To update the OmniBook BIOS

Hewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to enhance the capabilities of the OmniBook

3000. Updates will be available from HP Electronic Support Services.

Caution

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

The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the BIOS Setup
Utility except for the PC Identification and Password.

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

2. 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.

8. When prompted, press the system-off button.

Do not interrupt the update process.

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