HP OmniBook 800
Getting Started
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Contents
1. Starting Out with Your OmniBook ......................... 1-1
Setting Up ........................................... 1-3
1. Install the battery pack. .............................. 1-3
2. Connect the ac adapter and start charging ................. 1-4
3. Open the OmniBook ................................ 1-5
4. Reset the OmniBook ................................ 1-5
5. Adjust the display .................................. 1-7
6. Pop out the mouse ................................. 1-8
7. Plug in the floppy drive .............................. 1-9
8. Set up and install the operating system ................... 1-10
Where to Go from Here.................................. 1-14
Special Features....................................... 1-15
Instant On and Power Shut-Down......................... 1-15
Using the Back Panel ................................. 1-16
Using Hot Keys as Shortcuts............................. 1-16
Using the System Configuration Utility...................... 1-17
Using the Recovery CD ................................ 1-20
Using a Docking System ............................... 1-21
System Resources .................................... 1-22
Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive ........................... 1-24
2. Troubleshooting ...................................... 2-1
Solving Basic Problems.................................. 2-3
3. Specifications, Regulatory, and Safety Information ............ 3-1
Hardware Specifications ................................. 3-3
Safety Information ..................................... 3-4
Regulatory Information.................................. 3-7
U.S.A. ............................................ 3-7
Canada ........................................... 3-8
Japan ............................................ 3-8
Europe ........................................... 3-9
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Starting Out with Your
OmniBook
Starting Out with Your OmniBook
Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing.
Although it’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is equipped with a full-size
keyboard, its own built-in mouse, and Microsoft Windows95. In addition, your
OmniBook has been specifically designed for ease of use on the road. It features
“instant-on” power that immediately restores your last screen. And the OmniBook is
infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of HewlettPackard.
This OmniBook Getting Started manual shows how to start using your OmniBook. It
also shows what to do if you run into trouble getting started. You also have an
Introducing Windows 95 manual to help you start using Windows 95.
Your OmniBook provides these additional manuals:
• The online OmniBook User’s Guide : This introduces the OmniBook and
shows you how to operate and maintain your OmniBook. It also contains
troubleshooting information. Hold down
the OmniBook Library.
• The Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual: This is shipped with your
OmniBook and contains information about using the standard features of
Windows 95.
• The online Windows Quick Start and MS-DOS Quick Start manuals: These
are in the OmniBook Library group for Windows 3.1 and 3.11.
FN and press F5 (FN+F5)—or look in
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Setting Up
Setting Up
To start working with your OmniBook the first time, you have to make the following
preparations—they’re described in detail on the following pages:
1. Install the battery.
2. Connect the ac adapter and start charging the battery.
3. Open the OmniBook.
4. Press the reset button on the side.
5. Adjust the display.
6. Pop out the mouse. (The mouse is PS/2-compatible and is replaceable.)
7. Plug in the floppy drive.
8. Go through the setup screens and install the operating system.
1. Install the battery pack.
See “Battery Safety” in chapter 3 for the proper handling of batteries.
1. Lay the battery pack into the battery compartment. The metal battery contacts
on the pack mate with contacts in the compartment.
2. Close the two latches.
The battery pack contains rechargeable batteries. The first time you use your
OmniBook, you should charge the battery for 1 or 2 hours before operating solely
on battery power. However, you can operate immediately with the ac adapter
plugged in—see the next section.
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Meaning for Battery
Not charging (no power connection).
Charged 90% - 100%.
Orange
Charging.
Bad battery or missing battery.
CAUTION
Use the ac adapter shipped with the OmniBook (HP part number F1044B or
other Hewlett-Packard adapter intended for use with the OmniBook 800).
Using any other adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your warranty.
Always plug the ac adapter into a grounded outlet. Also, the adapter plug has
negative polarity—the inner contact is negative, and the outer is positive. This
is different from many other adapters.
Setting Up
2. Connect the ac adapter and start charging
• Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into a grounded ac outlet.
• Plug the connector from the ac adapter into the socket at the right-rear corner
of the OmniBook.
The Charging Light
Color
Off
Green
Red
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3. Open the OmniBook
• Press the center latch and lift the lid to open the OmniBook.
Setting Up
4. Reset the OmniBook
• Press the reset button: Insert a pen tip or bent paper clip into the small opening
marked “RESET” on the right side of the computer. Press the red button for 1 to
2 seconds. The OmniBook may take half a minute or more to restart (reboot).
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Setting Up
Pressing the reset button is similar to turning off a PC’s power, then turning it back
on again. After this first time, you should not need to press the reset button often.
If you have an OmniBook floppy drive attached when you reset the OmniBook,
make sure there’s no disk in the drive (unless you set the option in the System
Configuration Utility to boot only from the hard drive). As on a PC, if there’s a disk
in the floppy drive, the OmniBook looks there first for its startup files.
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Note
Keep in mind that a higher brightness setting gives a shorter battery operating
time—because the internal light is using more power. This may affect the operating
time by as much as 1 hour or so. (The contrast setting doesn’t affect the operating
time.)
Brightness
Contrast
Starting Out with Your OmniBook
Setting Up
5. Adjust the display
Some OmniBook models have just a brightness control, while others have both
brightness and contrast controls.
• If there is only a brightness symbol: Press the ∧ and ∨ buttons above the
keyboard to adjust the brightness.
• If there is a gray contrast symbol and an orange brightness symbol: Press
the ∧ and ∨ buttons above the keyboard to adjust the contrast. Hold down the
(orange)
FN key and press the same two buttons to adjust the brightness.
When you turn on your OmniBook, the display usually takes 1 minute or more to
reach its normal brightness. The cooler the environment, the longer it takes.
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Setting Up
6. Pop out the mouse
1. Press the round mouse-eject button in the upper-right corner of the keyboard.
2. Firmly pull the mouse out past the first resistance to its full extended position—
about 3 inches (8 centimeters).
3. Lift the near end of the mouse—it pops up for a more comfortable shape.
4. Although the arm limits the physical extension of the mouse, it does not limit
the travel of the pointer, as you will see. Just by pushing or pulling on the
pointer, the pointer will continue to travel.
The mouse is extremely sturdy. Its flexibility allows it to withstand bending and
accidental bumps without breaking.
To store the mouse
1. If the mouse is popped up, press inward on the support arm and press the
raised end of the mouse downward to collapse it.
2. Gently push the mouse into the case opening until it latches.
To replace the mouse
1. Tug sharply on the mouse to remove it and its arm from the computer.
2. Slip the arm of the new mouse into the slot inside the mousehole on the
computer. Push the arm in and force it past the first resistance.
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Hint
When possible, plug in the OmniBook ac adapter while you’re using the floppy
drive. This prevents the battery from running down.
CAUTION
Always wait until all disk activity stops (the Busy light is off) before ejecting a
disk or unplugging a cable.
Disk-eject button
Setting Up
7. Plug in the floppy drive
1. Find the floppy-drive cable included with the OmniBook.
2. Plug the larger plug (pinching its tabs) into the back of the floppy drive.
3. Plug the smaller plug into the floppy-drive port at the back of the OmniBook.
• When unplugging the cable, pinch the two tabs on the plug.
• The plug-in floppy drive accepts 3.5-inch disks (1.44 MB and 720 KB).
• There are two models of this drive: the one not pictured has the disk-eject button
on top of the drive.
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NOTE
This product offers a choice between two Microsoft operating systems:
Windows 95, or
Windows for Workgroups. (See the steps below.)
As part of the setup procedure, you must make a one-time, final selection of
the operating system you want to use. Once made, this selection can be
changed only by purchasing new copies of DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.1 or 3.11.
(Windows95 is included on the Recovery CD ROM.)
Setting Up
8. Set up and install the operating system
When your OmniBook starts up the first time, it takes you through a series of setup
screens, including installation of the operating system. (If you have a docking
system, you should not have it docked during the installation of the operating
system.)
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CAUTION
When prompted to do so, it is important that you make back-up installation
disks for MS-DOS and Windows for Workgroups. This will require 12 floppy
disks for English. (The back-up program will format the disks.)
You will need these installation disks to install certain drivers (such as printers
and networks), as well as to recover your operating system in case of a failure.
If you do not make these disks, you will need to purchase your own copies of
MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.11. (You can make these back-up disks at any
time from the icon in the Windows OmniBook group.)
Setting Up
To install Windows for Workgroups (Windows 3.11)
1. The Setup screens are labeled Windows 95, but they are for Windows for
Workgroups, too. After you accept the License Agreement and enter the
Product ID (printed on the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft
Introducing Windows95 book), you will see the Windows Version screen.
2. In the Windows Version screen, click the Change button.
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Setting Up
3. Choose the following option, then click OK:
No, I want to install MS-DOS 6.22 and Microsoft Windows for
Workgroups 3.1
4. When you are done with this installation, you should swap the icon-label strip
that slips into place at the top of the keyboard above the
F1--F12 keys. Two strips
are provided with your computer, but the one pre-inserted is for Windows 95.
(The assignments for the
F1--F12 keys differ between Windows for Workgroups
and Windows 95.)
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CAUTION
Before you start installing a new operating system, make sure the drivers you
need will be accessible after the installation .
If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, then copy the drivers you need from the
Omnibook directory of the hard disk to a floppy disk. Alternatively, check our
World-Wide Web site (http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook) for the drivers.
Setting Up
To install an alternate operating system
You provide the software to install the alternate operating system. You will need
OmniBook-specific drivers, which we provide. The drivers for alternate operating
systems are on the Recovery CD ROM, under OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WINNT and
OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\OS2. Different versions of an operating system require different
drivers, so make sure to select the appropriate driver.
You can also find the drivers on the OmniBook's hard drive under
C:\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS.
1. Install your alternate operating system.
2. If you have a CD-ROM drive, connect it according to the instructions for your
operating system. This gives you access to the information on the Recovery CD.
Otherwise, use the floppy disk you made per the Caution above.
3. Load the drivers you need from the Recovery CD or from a floppy disk onto the
hard-disk drive. Each driver includes instructions for installing it.
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Where to Go from Here
Where to Go from Here
You can probably start using your OmniBook immediately, especially if you’re
familiar with personal computers, or if you’ve already worked with Microsoft
Windows. Still, your OmniBook is designed as a compact, mobile computer—so it
has a few useful features that you don’t normally find on a desktop PC. Take a few
minutes to explore them.
See the Online Documentation
For detailed information about the OmniBook, see the online User's Guide.(Press
FN+F5 or open the online OmniBook Library.) Also see the other online information
in the online OmniBook Library.
Check OmniBook Notes
For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see
OmniBook Notes in the online OmniBook Library (click Start, Programs, OmniBook
Library).
Visit Our Web site
For updates to the BIOS and other technical information, connect to our WorldWide Web site on the Internet at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook
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Special Features
Special Features
• Instant On and power shut-down.
• Using the back panel.
• Using hot keys as shortcuts.
• Using the System Configuration Utility.
• Using the Recovery CD.
• Using a docking system.
• System resources.
• Replacing the hard-disk drive.
Instant On and Power Shut-Down
• To turn the OmniBook on or off, press the blue On/Off key located at the upper
right-hand corner of the keyboard. This controls “instant on”, a feature that
retains your current work session when you press Off.
The On/Off key turns the display off and suspends electronic activity. When you
turn the OmniBook back on again, it comes back exactly where you left it! You
don’t have to worry about losing information when you turn off the power.
• The On/Off key does not shut off all power or reset the components. If you want
to shut off all power and reset all components, then close all applications, exit
Windows, and press CTRL+ALT+OFF.
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Display or hide the Status Panel.
FN+Home, End,
PgUp, or PgDn
Move the Status Panel to another corner.
and FN+
Increase and decrease the master volume.
Turn master volume on or off.
and FN+O.
Adjust the beeper mix/volume.
∧ and ∨ (near the
mouse button)
Increase and decrease contrast (DSTN display) or
increase and decrease brightness (TFT display).
and FN+
Increase and decrease brightness (DSTN display).
VGA output
drive port
Serial port
Infrared port
Parallel port
Docking/SCSI port
Special Features
Using the Back Panel
When you open the panel on the back edge of the OmniBook, you will see these
ports:
Floppy-
Using Hot Keys as Shortcuts
The following key sequences provide shortcuts to the given features.
FN+ESC
FN+M
FN+SPACE
FN+P
FN+∧
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∨
Starting Out with Your OmniBook
Special Features
Using the System Configuration Utility
The System Configuration Utility (SCU) provides access to basic configuration
settings. It is independent of the operating system.
To run the System Configuration Utility
1. Close all programs and re-start the OmniBook: press the Reset button or press
CTRL+ALT+DEL.
2. At the message <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility , press F2 to open
the SCU. The mouse is not active in the SCU. The main screen shows you the
status of the
• Devices. Hard drive, serial port, IR port, parallel port, audio port.
• System. CPU type and clock speed.
• Memory. Base, extended, shadow, reserved, total RAM, cache.
3. Press ALT for menus, and use arrow keys, spacebar, ENTER, and ESC to
navigate and select options. The Defaults menu can restore the original default
settings or the settings in effect prior to opening the SCU.
4. After making the selections you want in the menus, exit the SCU by pressing
ALT+X for the Exit menu.
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Date and Time...
Sets date and time for the OmniBook.
Boot Devices...
Boot Device
• “FDD First” is the typical PC boot, where drive A is searched first for an
operating system, then drive C.
• “HDD Only” boots the computer from drive C only. Provides protection
from boot-sector virus.
Fast Boot
Accelerates the boot process by skipping the RAM test.
Boot Configuration
• “Auto-detect” detects the current operating system and boots the
appropriate configuration.
• “Full” configures all Plug 'n' Play devices, such as needed for DOS or
Windows 3.x.
• “Boot Devices Only” configures just the keyboard, display, and disk, such
as needed for Windows 95.
Force PCI Bridge
Configuration
Necessary for proper installation of Windows NT version 3.51.
Docking Messages
On or off. Provides prompts during docking and undocking.
Passwords...
• “Password options” controls when passwords are required. See "Using a
Password" in the online OmniBook User's Guide.
• “Set Admin password” controls access to an administrator independently
of the main user. The administrator password provides access to
everything the user password does, plus can restrict access to PC ID
changes.
• “Set User password” controls access to a user independently of a
systems administrator. If the administrator password is required to save
PC ID changes, then the user password is not sufficient.
PC Identification...
Four text strings for name, company, address, phone, etc.
Enable Cache
Enables faster performance by reallocating memory.
Status Panel Enable
Displays status panel.
Status Panel Settings...
• “Status Panel Position” picks a corner for the status panel.
• “Items to Show in Status Panel”: Battery, keyboard, hard drive.
Special Features
The System Menu of the SCU
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The Input/Output Menu of the SCU
COM Port...
Serial Port addresses and interrupts.
LPT Ports...
Printer Port addresses and interrupts.
LPT Type...
Standard AT (Centronics) or Bi-directional (PS/2).
Keyboard Setup...
• “Key Delay”: How long a key must be held down before characters start
repeating.
• “Key Repeat Rate”: Once repeating starts, how many characters per
second are repeated.
• “Keyboard Numlock” sets whether Num Lock (Nm Lk) is on or off at boot-
up (system restart).
External Devices...
• “VGA Display device”. If you have an external display connected, you can
choose to have the display appear on just the external display, or on both
the external and the OmniBook displays.
• “Force recognition of external VGA”. If the OmniBook does not recognize
your external display, this setting will force it to.
• “Enable External FN Key”. If an external keyboard without an FN key is
connected, then pressing CTRL+ALT on the external keyboard is
equivalent to pressing FN on the OmniBook keyboard.
• “Ignore External Pointing Device”. If you want to use the internal mouse
while an external mouse is connected, turn this setting on.
Audio Port...
• “Basic Audio”. If you have a sound board installed in a docking system,
turn on Disable Internal to disable the OmniBook's internal sound chip.
Beeper Volume and Audio Volume control the master volume levels for
the beeper and the sound speaker.
• “Advanced Audio”. For a given Audio address, you can specify an IRQ
(interrupt value) and a DMA (direct memory access) channel.
Enable IrDA IR
Toggles IR port on and off.
Power Controls...
• “CPU Power Management”. Choose “Maximum” for greatest power
savings. “None” prevents automatic power-down of the hard-disk drive.
• “Auto Turn Off w/ Batteries” and “HDD power-down w/ Batteries”.
Automatic turn-off times when batteries are supplying the power.
• “Auto Turn-Off w/ A/C”. Automatic turn-off time when using ac power.
• “Port Activity”. Activity of any of the checked ports prevents automatic
turn-off.
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Special Features
The Power Menu
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Directory
Contains...
README.TXT text file
Instructions for using the Recovery CD.
RECOVER
ENC
Encrypted Microsoft Windows 95 recovery files. (Usable only in conjunction
with the Support Utilities disk.)
BOOTDISK
For creating your own copy of a boot disk (like the Support Utilities disk).
You will need to edit the resulting boot disk if you are not using a SCSI CD-
ROM drive for the Recovery CD.
FILE.CHK
Checksum program.
README text file
Same as README.TXT
OMNIBOOK
HPADDON.WFW
For Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups: Use for the easiest setup
after installing Windows for Workgroups. Installs necessary drivers and
optional OmniBook software.
HPUTILS
For Windows 3.1, 3.11, and 95: Use to pick and install optional HP
OmniBook applications, including Appointment Book, Phone Book,
Calculator, the online User’s Guide, OmniBook Tools, Diagnostics, and icon-
strip printing.
DRIVERS
Installs audio, video, SCSI, and PC-Card (PCMCIA) drivers for various
operating systems (MS-DOS, OS/2, Windows of all types). Look for the
specific driver for the specific version of your operating system.
MANUALS
User’s guides under \W95 and \WFW. Not recommended for installation.
Special Features
Using the Recovery CD
Your OmniBook package includes a Recovery CD ROM and a Support Utilities floppy
disk. These media have two main uses:
• Recovery . You can reinstall the Windows 95 operating system and/or original
HP software (such as the Appointment Book and the online User’s Guide). See
page 2-6.
• Installation of alternate operating systems . If you own and want to install
software for another operating system, you will also need the HP OmniBook
drivers. You can also load HP OmniBook-specific software. See page1-13.
Refer to the README text file on the Recovery CD and the Support Utilities disk for
instructions on carrying out a recovery or installation.
Contents of the Recovery CD
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Special Features
Using a Docking System
If you will be setting up a desktop work area with your OmniBook, consider using
an HP Docking System for the OmniBook 800. External devices, such as a larger
display, a full-sized mouse, a printer, a floppy-disk drive, or a CD-ROM drive, can
remain connected to the docking system for desktop use. The OmniBook itself is
then easily disconnected from the docking system whenever you want to take the
OmniBook with you.
Refer to the Docking System's user's guide for instructions on its use.
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Interrupt Capabilities (IRQs)
DMA Channel Capabilities
0
System timer
0
Wave 2, Audio
1
Keyboard
1
Audio (default)
2
2nd 8259
2
Floppy drive
3
COM2 or COM4 serial port, PC Card*
3
ECP parallel port, Audio
4
COM1 or COM3 serial port, PC Card*
45LPT2 parallel port, PC Card*, Audio
5
Wave 2 (default)
6
Floppy drive
6
Wave 2
7
LPT1 parallel port (default), PC Card*, Audio
8
Real-time clock
9
PC Card*, Audio
10
PC Card*, SCSI (default), Audio
11
PC Card*, SCSI, Wave 2
12
Pointing device
13
Math co-processor
14
Hard disk
15
PC Card*, IrDA, Wave 2, Docking/PCI slot
Memory Map
F000-FFFF
System BIOS
EC00-EFFF
PCI BIOS
E900-EBFF
PnP BIOS
E800-E8FF
EPP BIOS
E600-E7FF
PnP ISA BIOS
D000-DFFF
UMB space, PC Card memory windows, buffers
CA00-CFFF
UMB space
C000-C9FF
VGA BIOS
Special Features
System Resources
* The PC Card's IRQ depends on the card. The default for PC Card status is no IRQ.
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I/O Addresses
60 and 64
Keyboard controller
70 and 71
RTC CMOS, bytes 0 to 127
74 and 76,
re-mappable
RTC CMOS, bytes 128 to 255
220-22F or
240-24F or
250-25F and
300-301 or
310-311 or
320-321 or
330-331 and
388-38B
Sound
3F8-3FF
Serial COM1 port
2F8-2FF
Serial COM 2 port
3E8-3EF
Serial COM3 port
2E8-2EF
Serial COM4 port
3000-301F
IrDA
378-37F
Parallel LPT1 port
and 778-77A
in ECP mode
278-27F
Parallel LPT2 port
and 678-67A
in ECP mode
3F2-3F7 (primary)
Floppy drive
1F0-1F7 and
3F6-3F7 (primary)
Hard-disk drive
Special Features
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CAUTION
Back up your files before replacing the drive.
Take precautions against damage from static electricity. Gather all the parts
you need so you can complete the installation in one sitting. Don't remove the
drive from its packaging until you're ready to insert it.
When you remove the drive from its packaging, hold it only by its edges.
Turn off the computer, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the battery before
removing the hard drive. Otherwise, the OmniBook or the hard drive may be
damaged.
Special Features
Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive
You normally don’t remove drive C, the main internal disk (also called the “harddisk drive”). The two main reasons to replace drive C are for upgrade and for repair.
1. Back up all the files on your current drive C. You can back up the files to a tape
drive, a network drive, a PC card, or a floppy disk. In Windows95, use the
Backup utility (Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Backup
tab). In Windows for Workgroups, you must back up individual files (File
Manager) or use a commercial back-up program.
2. Important: Turn off the unit, unplug the adapter, and remove the battery.
3. Close the cover and turn your computer over. Using a Torx-T6 screwdriver,
remove the five screws holding the hard drive and the keyboard in place (the
exact locations vary with the type of hard drive).
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4. Remove the keyboard by inserting your fingertips between the top row of keys
(the F keys) and the case and then lifting. Then fold the keyboard gently
forward so that it lies upside down on the table. Do not pull up on the keyboard.
Keep the ribbon cables tucked in the case, otherwise you will need to tuck them
back in with a paper clip. Do not pick up the computer while the keyboard is out.
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5. CAUTION: handle the hard drive only by its edges to avoid damage from
electrostatic discharge .
Disengage the hard drive connectors by grasping the left flap of the plastic
insulator and pulling to the right as shown. Lift up on the insulator sheet and
remove the hard drive. The insulator sheet stays in place.
6. If your new hard drive is from a different manufacturer than the old one, it may
have screws in different positions. Determine which mounting holes you need;
then, if necessary, push out rubber screw-hole covers from the inside using a
bent paper clip. (From the outside of the computer, insert the rubber covers
into the holes you won't need.)
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A
Special Features
If your new hard drive has screws in different positions from the old one, you
will also need to adjust the insulator sheet. Compare the location of the screwholes in the new hard drive with those in the insulator sheet. If there is no screw
at position A, then unfold the flap at position A, and lay it flat before laying the
hard drive down on the insulator.
7. Holding the new hard drive by its edges, lay it in place. Grasp the right flap of
the insulator and pull to the left to engage the connection between the hard
drive and the computer. Do not push down on the hard drive. If the hard drive's
connectors do not engage the computer's connectors, pull the hard drive back
out and try again. Then fold the insulator sheet back over the hard drive.
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8. If the ribbon cables are no longer tucked into the frame, then push them back
into the recessed openings with a paper clip, as shown below. Re-insert the
keyboard by engaging the four front tabs on the keyboard into the four slots in
the computer frame, pressing down on the keyboard as you insert the tabs.
Make sure the ribbon cables slide into the recessed openings and do not extend
under the keyboard.
9. Close the OmniBook, turn it over, and re-insert the five screws removed in
step 3. Do not over-tighten the screws—screw just until you feel resistance.
10. Insert the battery. Connect the ac adapter.
11. Press the reset button.
12. Install Windows and the original software on the new drive C using the
Recovery CD-ROM—see “If you need to reinstall Windows and original software”
under Troubleshooting. Also check the README file for instructions.
• There are different procedures for Windows95 and Windows for
Workgroups.
• For other operating systems, re-install the operating system from your own
source first, then load the OmniBook-specific software.
13. Restore the files you backed up from the old drive C. In Windows95, use the
Backup utility (Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup, Restore
tab).
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you run into problems getting your OmniBook started, you can use the
troubleshooting suggestions in this chapter for getting back on track. If you have
questions that this manual doesn’t answer, try these other sources.
If the OmniBook will not run:
• Check the troubleshooting suggestions under “Solving Basic Problems.”
• Check with your computer system administrator, if you have one.
• Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard—see the OmniBook Support
and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library.
• Find technical information about the OmniBook on the Internet. Visit the
World-Wide Web support site at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook
If the OmniBook does run:
• See the online OmniBook User’s Guide—it’s your main source of information
about using the OmniBook. It includes extensive troubleshooting information.
• If you’re having a problem within one particular application, check the manual
for that application, too.
• Check the documentation for your operating system. (For Windows 95, check
the printed Introducing Microsoft Windows95 manual. For Windows for
Workgroups, check the online MS-DOS and Windows manuals.)
• Look at the online Help for Windows and other applications.
• See other books about Windows, MS-DOS, and other applications. Check your
local library or bookstore.
• Find technical information about the OmniBook on the Internet. Visit the
World-Wide Web support site at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook
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Solving Basic Problems
If your OmniBook has a problem starting, find the symptom below that matches
your situation. Try the suggestions one at a time.
If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on
• Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter—or turn off the
OmniBook and insert a fresh battery (see chapter 1).
If the OmniBook stops responding
• Try waiting a few moments, then try turning it off and on.
• Press
• If nothing happens, insert a ball-point pen tip or other slender object into the
CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot.
reset-button hole in the right side of the case. Push in momentarily—the system
should reset and reboot.
If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on
• Connect the ac adapter in case the battery is low.
• Press On/Off to try turning on the unit.
• Try adjusting the display—press the ∧ or ∨ buttons above the keyboard several
times or hold one of them down. Try holding the
• Insert a ball-point pen tip or other slender object into the reset-button hole in
the right side of the case. Push in momentarily—the system should reset and
reboot.
If you get no response, remove the battery, ac adapter, and all external
devices, and wait 1 minute—then plug in the ac adapter and try resetting
again. If you still get no response, the unit requires service.
If you get an error message during startup, see the next symptom.
FN key at the same time.
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If the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully (Windows 95)
If your operating system is Windows 95
• If no text is displayed during reboot, or if the system stops before you see
“Starting Windows 95...”, the unit might require service. Try rebooting again.
You can try to start the System Configuration Utility (press F2 during reboot),
then select Factory Default Settings from the Defaults menu, and then select
Save from the Exit menu.
• If you see “Starting Windows 95...” during startup followed by error messages,
reboot again—but when you see “Starting Windows 95...”, press
F8 to get the
startup menu. Choose a startup option that might help you discover or fix the
problem.
Use the “safe mode” option to start Windows with a basic configuration.
Run ScanDisk (in Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools) to fix
problems with drive C. You can also make other changes to repair your
startup files.
Use the “step-by-step” option to step through each startup command to find
where problems occur, so you can repair or restore any files indicated.
• If drive C (the hard disk) isn’t working properly, insert the Support Utility floppy
disk in the floppy drive, then press
CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot from drive A—then
choose the Minimum Startup option. (Note that the System Configuration Utility
must have System, Boot Devices set to boot FDD First.) At the MS-DOS prompt,
type scandisk c: to fix certain problems with drive C. You can use other
commands on drive A to try to repair drive C. Then remove the floppy disk and
try rebooting again. If it still doesn’t start, you could try reinstalling all of the
original files on drive C—see “If you need to reinstall Windows95 and original
software on drive C,” below.
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If the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully (Windows for Workgroups)
If your operating system is MS-DOS or Windows for Workgroups
• If no text is displayed, or if the system stops before you see any text about
MS-DOS, the unit might require service. Try rebooting again. You can try to start
the System Configuration Utility (press F2 during reboot), then select Factory
Default Settings from the Defaults menu, and then select Save from the Exit
menu.
• If you see error messages during startup, but Windows starts or you get an
MS-DOS prompt, exit Windows (if necessary), and type scandisk to fix
problems with drive C. Then press
“MS-DOS Startup Menu,” press
CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot—but at the
F8 ENTER and step through each startup
command to find where the problem occurs. Repair or restore the necessary
files as indicated.
• If you see text about MS-DOS but things stop before Windows starts or before
you get an MS-DOS prompt, insert the Support Utility disk or other boot disk in
the floppy drive, then press
CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot from drive A. (Note that
the System Configuration Utility must have System, Boot Devices set to boot
FDD First.) If the unit doesn’t reboot from a floppy boot disk, the unit probably
requires service.
If it reboots, type dir c: to see if drive C contains valid files. Then try the
following:
If drive C has valid files, try typing these commands:
c:\dos\scandisk (to repair any defects)
sys a: c: (to restore core MS-DOS files).
Try typing each of these commands to see if it fixes the problem:
fdisk /mbr (to repair only the boot sector of drive C) and
c:\dos\scandisk (to repair any file defects).
Last resort: The following commands delete all files on drive C, so try to
back up your data files. You must reinstall your files after running these
commands:
fdisk (to verify partitions on drive C)
format c: /u (to prepare drive C for storing data)
Then reinstall the operating system and the special drivers and software
from the Recovery CD.
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If you need to reinstall Windows95 and original software on drive C:
These steps will delete any software or files you may have installed or created on
your hard disk since the original set-up.
The equipment you need are the OmniBook, its ac adapter, a floppy drive, and a
CD-ROM drive (preferably SCSI-type). You also need the Recovery CD ROM and the
Support Utility floppy disk. If you have a docking system, you can leave the
OmniBook docked during most of this procedure.
1. Plug in the ac adapter to the OmniBook. Turn off the OmniBook.
2. Connect a SCSI CD-ROM drive (HP part number F1196A) to the OmniBook’s
docking/SCSI port according to the CD ROM drive’s instructions. (This requires
a special OmniBook-to-SCSI adapter cable, HP part number F1182A, unless you
are using a docking system.) If you have a non-SCSI CD-ROM drive (parallel
port or PC-card slot), read the README.1ST file on the Support Utilities disk.)
3. Turn on the CD-ROM drive and insert the Recovery CD-ROM —make sure you
use the correct CD-ROM.
4. Connect the floppy drive to the OmniBook. Insert the Support Utility floppy disk
into the floppy drive.
5. Reboot the computer from the floppy by pressing the reset button. (To reboot
from the floppy drive, the System Configuration Utility must have System, Boot
Devices set to FDD First.)
6. When you see a menu of startup options, select Reinstall All Original Files for
Windows95. Follow the instructions and do not interrupt the file-transfer process.
When the process finishes, your hard disk contains the original files. This process
can take an hour or more.
If you need to reinstall an alternate operating system and original software
To reinstall your original software files on another operating system besides
Windows95 or Windows for Workgroups, repeat your original installation
procedure (page 1-13).
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If you need to reinstall Windows for Workgroups and original software
These steps will delete any software or files you may have installed or created on
your hard disk since the original set-up. Back up what you would like to save.
The equipment you need are the OmniBook, its ac adapter, a floppy drive, and a
CD-ROM drive (preferably SCSI-type). You also need the Recovery CD ROM and the
Support Utility floppy disk. If you have a docking system, you can leave the
OmniBook docked during most of this procedure.
1. Install DOS 6.22 (from back-up installation disks or from purchased software)
onto drive C as follows:
2. Insert MS-DOS disk #1 into the floppy drive. Switch to drive A, then format drive
C by typing FORMAT C: /U. If you cannot format the drive, type FDISK C:
and choose option 1 to prepare the drive for formatting. Reboot the computer
and follow the instructions in the display. Install the fourth disk separately: at
the A: prompt, type SETUP C:\DOS. When prompted for installation choices,
choose All Components, and choose the VGA display driver. Reboot when
done.
3. Install Windows for Workgroups (from back-up installation disks or from
purchased software) onto drive C as follows:
• Insert disk #1 and type A:SETUP.
• Choose the Express Setup.
• Select all defaults for this installation. Do not install any printers or networks.
Install them after the rest of this installation is complete.
The installation does not use all of the Windows disks.
4. Connect a SCSI CD-ROM drive (HP part number F1196A) to the OmniBook’s
docking/SCSI port according to the CD ROM drive’s instructions. (This requires
a special OmniBook-to-SCSI adapter cable, HP part number F1182A, unless you
are using a docking system.) If you have a non-SCSI CD-ROM drive (parallel
port or PC-card slot), read the README.1ST file on the Support Utilities disk.)
5. Turn on the CD-ROM drive and insert the Recovery CD-ROM —make sure you
use the correct CD-ROM.
6. Insert the Support Utilities disk into the floppy drive.
7. Exit Windows, if necessary, then reboot the OmniBook from the Support
Utilities disk by pressing the reset button. (To restart from the floppy drive, the
System Configuration Utility must have System, Boot Devices set to FDD First.)
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8. Select the option Install Windows for Workgroups Drivers and HP Applications
Software, which loads the special drivers you need with the OmniBook. It also
loads OmniBook-specific software: the online User’s Guide, the Appointment
Book, the Phone Book, the HP Calculator, OmniBook diagnostics, OmniBook
Tools, and the icon-print routine for shortcut key assignments.
9. Select the WfW Install option appropriate for your CD-ROM drive: SCSI port or
PC-card slot/parallel port.
This re-installation process can take an hour or more. When the above installation is
done, you can use Windows to add printers and enable networks.
If the Windows for Workgroups Setup (above) fails due to a problem with
the display driver
• Specify VGA for the display driver.
If you need to recover the online User's Guide
• If you have deleted the online User's Guide but would like to re-gain access to
it, you can re-install it from the Recovery CD ROM. Run
OMNIBOOK\HPUTIL\DISK1\SETUP.EXE.
If the OmniBook doesn’t turn on with a fresh battery
• If you replaced the battery after the OmniBook turned off due to a low battery,
either plug in the ac adapter—or turn off the OmniBook, then hold
the On/Off key (
F4+ON) to turn it on.
F4 and press
If your password doesn’t work
• Check whether Num Lock (Nm Lk) is off. Try changing it.
• If you’ve forgotten your password, have your OmniBook at hand and call
Hewlett-Packard at the phone number in the Service and Support booklet.
If the OmniBook beeps repeatedly
• If two beeps occur every 10 seconds or so, battery power is critically low and
less than 2 minutes of operation remain. Plug in the ac adapter—or turn off the
OmniBook and insert a fresh battery (see chapter 1).
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If the screen is difficult to read
• Try adjusting the display—press the ∧ and ∨ buttons above the keyboard. Try
holding FN and pressing one of the buttons.
• If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to warm up.
• Set the display resolution to its original setting: 800×600 (SVGA) and 256 colors,
or set the lowest available setting. For Windows for Workgroups, use Display in
OmniBook Tools. For Windows 95, use the Settings tab under Display in the
Control Panel (under HP User Tools or under Settings).
If an external display won't turn on
• If the external display is unrecognized by the OmniBook, the computer will not
send it video signals. However, you can force the computer to send these
signals anyway. Open the OmniBook External Devices screen (Start, Settings,
Control Panel, then OmniBook External Devices). Check the box that reads
Force video signal to external display .
If the computer seems slow
• Check that Cache is enabled (in the System Configuration Utility, open the
System menu and check Enable Cache).
• You might need to install more RAM. The memory-expansion boards are HP
part numbers F1167A (8 MB), F1168A (16 MB), and F1169A (32 MB).
If the infrared connection does not work
• Try re-aligning the two devices to align their infrared ports. Make sure the two
devices are no more than 1 meter apart.
• Check the settings in your communications software and in the OmniBook's IR
Monitor. IrDA must be enabled.
If you cannot install Windows NT 3.51
• In the System Configuration Utility, under the System menu, Boot Devices...,
enable the checkbox Force PCI Bridge Configuration.
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Specifications, Regulatory,
and Safety Information
Specifications, Regulatory, and Safety
Information
Your OmniBook is designed to provide trouble-free operation. The following
suggestions can help you maintain its dependability:
• Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in the next
section.
• Check out the tips about ergonomics and work habits.
• If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions in chapter 2 of this
manual.
• If you think your OmniBook might need repair service, see the warranty and
service information in the Support and Service booklet.
To contact Hewlett-Packard: If you have questions that this manual and the online
OmniBook manuals don’t answer (even after looking in the contents and index),
you can contact Hewlett-Packard at the address or phone number listed in the
Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook
Library. Please have your OmniBook with you.
To clean the OmniBook: You can clean the OmniBook with a soft cloth
dampened either in clean water or in water containing a mild detergent. Do not use
an excessively wet cloth nor allow water inside the case. Do not use any abrasive
cleaners, especially on the display. Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display.
Instead, apply the cleaner to a soft cloth and then gently wipe the display. You can
clean the keyboard with a vacuum cleaner to remove accumulated dust.
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Display
Backlit liquid-crystal display (LCD).
Color SVGA (800 × 600).
Accelerated PCI-bus video controller.
Keyboard
Enhanced PC functionality with compact layout.
Full-sized keyboard with embedded numeric keypad.
FN key.
Mouse
PS/2-compatible mouse.
Memory
RAM: 16 MB built in, expandable to 40 or 48 MB maximum (depending on the model).
Mass Storage
IDE hard disk drive: 810 MB or 1.44GB. Two card slots.
Sound System
SoundBlaster PRO-compatible stereo sound, microphone, speakers.
Input jacks: microphone (monaural), line (stereo).
Output jack: headphone or speakers (stereo).
Interfaces
Serial: one 9-pin 115,200-baud RS-232 port (with hardware handshaking).
Parallel: one 25-pin bi-directional port.
Infrared: one 4 Mbps IrDA II bi-directional port (fast IR). IrDA-compatible.
VGA output: one 15-pin color-VGA port (up to 1024×768 pixels).
Floppy drive: one custom floppy-drive port.
Docking/SCSI-II port: one custom port for a docking system or a SCSI-adapter cable.
Card Slots
Electrical: PC Card Standard.
Mechanical: PC Cards, types I, II, and III. Two type-II or one type-III PC-Card 2.1 slots.
AC Adapter
Input: 100 to 240 Vac (50 to 60 Hz).
Output: 12 Vdc, 3.3 A.
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F).
Battery Pack
Voltage: 7.2 Vdc (Lithium-ion battery).
Recharge time: up to 4 hours.
Operating time from 100% charge: up to 3 hours.
Maximum storage temperature: 60 8C (1408F).
Temperature
Operating: 5 to 40 8C (41 to 104 8F).
Storage with data retention: 0 to 558C (32 to 131 8F).
Humidity
Operating and storage: 90% relative humidity at 40 °C (104 °F) maximum.
Hardware Specifications
Hardware Specifications
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Country
Rated Voltage and
Current
AC Plug Type
HP Part Numbers
Canada
Mexico
Philippines
Taiwan
United States
125–127 Vac (10 A)
NEMA 5-15P
8120-1348 (2.3 m)
8120-6260 (1.0 m)
United States
250 Vac (6 A)
NEMA 6-15P
8120-0698 (2.5 m)
East and West Europe
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
250 Vac (10 A)
CEE 7-VII
8120-1689 (2 m)
8120-6262 (1.0 m)
Hong Kong
Singapore
United Kingdom
250 Vac (5 A)
BS 1363A
8120-1351 (2.3 m)
8120-6261 (1.0 m)
Australia
New Zealand
People’s Republic of
China
250 Vac (7.5 A)
AS3112
8120-1369 (2 m)
8120-6346 (1.0 m)
Switzerland
250 Vac (6 A)
SEV Type 12
8120-2104 (2 m)
Denmark
250 Vac (6 A)
Danish AFSNIT 107
8120-2956 (2 m)
Japan
125 Vac (12 A)
125 Vac (7 A)
MITI 41-9682
MITI 41-7275
8120-5342 (2.5 m)
8120-6768 (0.2 m)
India
South Africa
250 Vac (10 A)
IEC 83-B1
8120-4211 (2.0 m)
Safety Information
Safety Information
Power Cord, Plug, and Voltage Requirements
The power cord supplied with the OmniBook ac adapter should match the plug
and voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the ac
adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area. However, if you
travel to a different area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage, you
should use one of the power cords listed below. To purchase a power cord
(including one for a country not listed below) or a replacement ac adapter (HP part
number F1044B), contact your local Hewlett-Packard dealer or Sales and Service
office.
Power Cords
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Safety Information
Battery Safety
• To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a
metal object to touch across the battery contacts.
• The battery pack is suitable for use only with an HP OmniBook 800 and, if
desired, the HP F1063B battery charger.
• Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water.
• Handle a damaged or leaking lithium-ion battery with extreme care. If you
come in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and
water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
• Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above 60 °C,
140 °F).
• When the battery is not in use, store it in the battery pouch 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 ).
LED Safety
The infrared port located on the back panel of the OmniBook is classified as a
Class 1 LED (light-emitting diode) device according to International Standard
IEC 825-1 (EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following
precautions are recommended:
• If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center—see the
OmniBook Support and Service booklet.
• Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.
• Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Be aware that the beam is
invisible light and cannot be seen.
• Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any type of optical device.
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
LEDSCHÜTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT
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Safety Information
Working in Comfort
Ergonomics is the science that fits products to people. Its goal is to make products
easy, enjoyable, safe, and efficient to use. However, with even the best designed
equipment, how you use the product is very important.
You can use your OmniBook virtually anywhere, anytime, so following the
guidelines below can be a challenge—but your efforts will be worthwhile, and help
ensure that your OmniBook is ergonomically effective for you.
• Place your OmniBook directly in front of you, within easy reaching distance for
your hands when your arms are hanging straight down at your side (this is
about 16 inches, or 40 centimeters, in most cases).
• Whenever possible, adjust your seat height, work surface, or both to position
the surface at approximately elbow height.
• Try not to use a lot of force when typing—type as lightly as possible. The
OmniBook keyboard requires little force to activate, and excess force during
typing may increase the risk of injury to you in the long term.
• Do not rest your wrists on a sharp edge when typing. Whenever possible, find a
work surface edge that is rounded or padded, or position yourself so your
hands rest on the surface, not its edge.
• When typing, try to find positions where you can sit with your arms (shoulder
to elbow) straight down at your sides, and try not to hold your arms out away
from your body (angle less than 20 degrees).
• Position the keyboard so your wrists, hands, and fingers are in a “neutral” line
while typing. This means they do not tilt up or sideways more than 10 degrees.
• Shift positions and move your body from time to time—keeping your body
“locked” in one position for a long period of time is unnatural and stressful.
• Take short (about 2 minutes or so) breaks whenever you feel fatigued, tired, or
stiff—or at least once every hour. Use the breaks to gently stretch your hands,
fingers, arms, and shoulders.
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Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
This section presents information that shows how the OmniBook complies with
regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the OmniBook not expressly
approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the OmniBook in
these regions.
U.S.A.
The OmniBook generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with
radio and television reception. The OmniBook complies with the limits for a Class B
computing device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which provide reasonable
protection against such interference in a residential installation. The “FCC ID”
number for this product is listed on the bottom of the unit. In the unlikely event that
there is interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by
removing the unit’s battery), try the following:
• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
• Relocating the OmniBook with respect to the receiver.
• Connecting the OmniBook ac adapter to another power outlet.
For more information, consult your dealer, an experienced radio/television
technician, or the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This
booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4. At the first printing of this manual, the
telephone number was (202) 512-1800.
Any OmniBook cables provided with the unit or with its accessories—such as the
floppy-drive cable—must be used to connect the devices to the OmniBook. To
maintain compliance with the Class B emission limits for residential use, use
properly shielded cables with this device.
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Regulatory Information
Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le
règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des
Communications du Canada.
Japan
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Specifications, Regulatory, and Safety Information
Manufacturer:
Hewlett-Packard Company
Address:
Hewlett-Packard Co.
Mobile Computing Division
1000 NE Circle Blvd.
Corvallis, OR 97330
declares that the following product
Product name:
HP OmniBook 800 , all models
Options:
All
conforms to the following product specifications
Safety:
IEC 950:1991+A1,A2 / EN 60950 (1992)+A1,A2
EMC:
CISPR 22:1993 / EN 55022 (1994): Class B*
EN 50082-1:1992
IEC 1000-4-2:1995 / prEN 55024-2 (1992): 4kV CD, 8kV AD
IEC 1000-4-3:1995 / prEN 55024-3 (1991): 3V/m
IEC 1000-4-4:1995 / prEN 55024-4 (1992): 0.5kV signal lines, 1.0kV power
lines
Supplementary
Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
The HP F1044B ac adapter used with this product is disconnected from the
power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet. Therefore, the
power outlet should be located close to the product and be easily accessible.
This declaration also applies to these dedicated peripherals and modules used
with the OmniBook 800:
HP F1059C External Floppy Disk Drive, HP F1196C Quad Speed CD-ROM Drive,
HP F1044B AC/DC Adapter
*The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard
personal computer peripherals.
Quality Department
Hewlett-Packard Company
Mobile Computing Division
Regulatory Information
Europe
Products sold in Europe by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the
specifications listed below.
Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014)
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