HP OMNIBOOK 900 User Manual
HP OmniBook 900
User’s Handbook
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Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment.
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Edition History
Edition 1 ......................................... September 1999
Edition 2 ..........................................December 1999
This manual is printed on recycled paper.
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Contents
Introducing the OmniBook.............................................................................................. 9
Getting More Information........................................................................................... 10
Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 11
Included in the OmniBook box............................................................................. 11
OmniBook Features.................................................................................................... 12
OmniBook—Front View....................................................................................... 12
OmniBook—Side View........................................................................................ 13
OmniBook—Back View....................................................................................... 14
OmniBook—External Module Bay....................................................................... 14
Setting Up for the First Time...................................................................................... 15
To set up the OmniBook and Windows................................................................ 15
To connect the floppy disk drive........................................................................... 17
Operating the OmniBook............................................................................................... 19
Starting and Stopping the OmniBook......................................................................... 20
To start and stop the OmniBook ........................................................................... 20
To reset the OmniBook......................................................................................... 21
Checking the Status of the OmniBook........................................................................ 22
To check power status and drive activity.............................................................. 22
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices...................................................................... 23
To use the built-in pointing devices...................................................................... 24
Using the OmniBook Display.....................................................................................25
To adjust the display brightness............................................................................ 25
To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 25
Adjusting the Audio System....................................................................................... 26
To adjust the volume.............................................................................................26
Using the OmniBook Keyboard ................................................................................. 27
To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 27
To use the embedded keypad................................................................................ 28
Working in Comfort.................................................................................................... 29
About Repetitive Strain Injury.............................................................................. 29
Preparing Your Work Environment...................................................................... 31
Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment......................................................... 33
Comfort and Safety Checklist............................................................................... 38
Your HP OmniBook Computer............................................................................. 40
Managing Battery Power............................................................................................... 43
How Power is Managed.............................................................................................. 44
Monitoring Battery Power.......................................................................................... 45
To install APM for Windows NT 4.0.................................................................... 45
To check the battery status.................................................................................... 46
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To respond to a low-battery warning .................................................................... 47
To recharge a battery............................................................................................. 47
To replace the battery............................................................................................ 49
Expanding the OmniBook.............................................................................................. 51
Using the External Module Bay.................................................................................. 52
To install hot-swap support................................................................................... 52
To remove or install the bay or module ................................................................ 53
Connecting External Devices...................................................................................... 55
To identify connectors for external devices.......................................................... 55
To connect an external monitor............................................................................. 56
To enable the built-in and external displays.......................................................... 56
To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse.................................................. 57
To connect a printer .............................................................................................. 57
Using PC Cards........................................................................................................... 58
To insert and remove a PC Card........................................................................... 58
To find tested PC Cards ........................................................................................ 59
To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0.................................................... 59
Installing a Hard Disk Drive....................................................................................... 60
To replace the hard disk drive............................................................................... 60
Installing a RAM Expansion Module......................................................................... 62
To install a RAM expansion module .................................................................... 62
Configuring the OmniBook ........................................................................................... 65
Using BIOS Setup....................................................................................................... 66
To run the BIOS Setup utility ............................................................................... 66
Configuring Security Options..................................................................................... 67
To set or change an OmniBook password............................................................. 67
To delete an OmniBook password........................................................................ 68
To attach a security cable...................................................................................... 69
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 71
Solving Problems........................................................................................................ 72
Accessory Problems.............................................................................................. 72
Audio Problems..................................................................................................... 74
Display Problems.................................................................................................. 75
Hard Disk Drive Problems.................................................................................... 77
Infrared Problems.................................................................................................. 77
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ............................................................. 78
Memory Problems.................................................................................................81
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems.............................................................................. 81
Performance Problems.......................................................................................... 82
Power and Battery Problems................................................................................. 83
Printing Problems.................................................................................................. 86
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems....................................................................... 87
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Startup Problems................................................................................................... 88
Testing the Operation.................................................................................................. 90
To run the diagnostic test...................................................................................... 90
To create a diagnostic floppy disk ........................................................................ 91
Recovering Software................................................................................................... 92
To recover the factory installation of Windows.................................................... 93
To create a Support Utility Disk ........................................................................... 94
Support and Service....................................................................................................... 95
Getting HP OmniBook Assistance.............................................................................. 96
Support Assistance................................................................................................ 96
Electronic Support Services.................................................................................. 96
Repair Assistance.................................................................................................. 97
Customer Support Centers .................................................................................... 97
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement........................................................... 99
Specifications and Regulatory Information ............................................................... 101
Hardware Specifications........................................................................................... 102
Safety Information.................................................................................................... 105
Power Cords........................................................................................................ 105
Ergonomics ......................................................................................................... 106
Battery Safety...................................................................................................... 106
LED Safety.......................................................................................................... 107
Regulatory Information............................................................................................. 108
U.S.A................................................................................................................... 108
Canada................................................................................................................. 109
Japan ................................................................................................................... 109
International........................................................................................................ 110
Index ..............................................................................................................................111
User’s Handbook 7
Introducing the OmniBook
User’s Handbook 9
Introducing the OmniBook
Getting More Information
Getting More Information
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 manual shows how to set up and operate the OmniBook, and it also shows
what to do if you run into trouble.
This table lists other sources of supplementary information about OmniBook products.
Source Description and Location
User’s Handbook This printed manual introduces the OmniBook and shows you the OmniBook basics.
It also contains setup instructions, basic operation, troubleshooting, and warranty
information.
Online Reference
Guide
Online OmniBook
Notes
Microsoft Windows
manual
OmniBook website http://www.hp.com/omnibook.
HP Customer Care
website
Corporate
Evaluator’s Guide
The full
provides a complete source for operating and maintaining the OmniBook. Look in
the OmniBook Library group.
For late-breaking information available after the manuals were completed, see
OmniBook Notes in the online OmniBook Library.
This is shipped with your OmniBook and contains information about using the
standard features of the version of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer.
http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror).
http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html.
This provides information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as
how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate, networked environment. Located at
the OmniBook website.
Reference Guide
is shipped on the OmniBook hard drive. This manual
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Taking Inventory
The HP OmniBook 900 represents a category of HP notebook computers for highly
mobile professionals who want a notebook PC with the performance and expansion for
everyday use, as well as the portability to take it everywhere.
Included in the OmniBook box
• HP OmniBook 900.
• External module bay.
• Floppy disk drive.
• AC adapter and power cord.
• Lithium-ion battery.
Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
• The OmniBook User’s Handbook.
• Quick Start sheet.
• OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows recovery and operating system drivers.
• Microsoft Windows manual.
User’s Handbook 11
Introducing the OmniBook
OmniBook Features
OmniBook Features
OmniBook—Front View
1. Built-in microphone.
2. Keyboard lights (left to right: caps lock,
keypad lock, num lock, scroll lock).
3. Blue power button. Turns the OmniBook
on and off.
4. Pointing stick (pointing device).
5. Touch pad (pointing device).
6. Click buttons.
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7. PC Card eject buttons (upper and lower
PC Card slots). Press once to pop out
the button, and press again to eject the
card.
8. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and
lower). Accepts two Type-II cards or one
Type-III card.
9. Module bay connector.
10. AC power connector.
11. Latch to open OmniBook.
OmniBook—Side View
Introducing the OmniBook
OmniBook Features
12. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port
(supports Y adapter).
13. System-off button.
14. Infrared port. Windows NT 4.0 does not
support infrared communication. Use this
port for wireless data transmission
between the OmniBook and another
computer or a printer with an infrared
port. You must install infrared drivers.
15. Audio connectors (left to right): line-in,
microphone-in, headphones-out.
16. Hard disk drive.
17. Power status lights (left to right): power
state, drive activity, charging status.
18. Built-in speaker. (Use headphones for
stereo sound.)
19. Lithium ion battery.
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Introducing the OmniBook
OmniBook Features
OmniBook—Back View
20. Kensington lock slot (security connector).
21. Serial port (COM1).
22. Parallel port (LPT1).
OmniBook—External Module Bay
23. External monitor port.
24. Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.
25. Docking port (for the port replicator or
docking system).
26. External module bay. 27. Floppy disk drive plug-in module.
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Setting Up for the First Time
When you set up the OmniBook for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the
battery, connect the ac adapter, turn on the OmniBook, and go through the Windows
setup program.
To set up the OmniBook and Windows
Introducing the OmniBook
Setting Up for the First Time
CAUTION
Use only the HP adapter shipped with the OmniBook (or other approved adapter).
Using any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and may void your
warranty. Refer to the warranty statement for your product.
1. Install the OmniBook battery (see the Quick Start sheet or “To replace the battery” on
page 49).
2. Plug in the ac adapter.
3. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook’s right side, as shown. The OmniBook
battery starts charging.
Let the battery charge a full 24 hours to completely charge the internal clock battery.
Otherwise, the OmniBook may not keep the correct date and time.
User’s Handbook 15
Windows NT 4.0
Introducing the OmniBook
Setting Up for the First Time
4. Press the blue power button.
5. The Windows Setup program starts automatically. Follow the instructions as they
appear on the screen.
6. During setup, you may be prompted to enter the Product Key or Product ID (printed
on the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft Windows manual or attached to
the bottom of the computer).
7. If you are prompted to set up a user account and password, you can either set up the
account or press ESC to skip this step.
For Windows NT, Card Executive provides support for PC Cards, and Advanced Power
Management provides power management. If a PC Card icon and a Power icon are
displayed in the taskbar, these utilities are already installed. If these icons are not
present, see “To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0” on page 59 and “To install
APM for Windows NT 4.0” on page 45. You should install Card Executive before you
install networking support.
For Windows NT, the NT administrator password is initially blank. For system security,
you should change the NT administrator password in the Windows NT User Manager.
Year 2000
For Windows NT, the keyboard locale is initially set to match the Windows NT
language. For example, French Windows NT uses a French keyboard. If your
OmniBook has a different keyboard, such as French-Canadian, you should use
Keyboard Control Panel to change the locale and layout under Input Locales.
Hewlett-Packard makes no representation or warranty about the Year 2000 readiness of
non-HP products including pre-installed operating systems or application software.
Customer should contact the software manufacturer directly to determine if any
additional actions by Customer are necessary to ensure compliance.
ATTENTION: MICROSOFT HAS INDICATED MANY OF ITS OPERATING
SYSTEM SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS REQUIRE CUSTOMER
INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE PATCHES FOR YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PATCHES IN THE FUTURE. THE NEED
FOR SUCH PATCHES MOST LIKELY APPLIES TO THE OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE AND ANY MICROSOFT APPLICATIONS SHIPPED WITH THIS
PRODUCT. CUSTOMER IS URGED TO CONTACT MICROSOFT AT
http://www.microsoft.com/y2k, AT 1-888-MSFTY2K (U.S. AND CANADA ONLY),
OR AT THEIR LOCAL MICROSOFT OFFICE.
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Introducing the OmniBook
Setting Up for the First Time
For suggestions about taking care of your OmniBook, see the chapter titled “Operating
the OmniBook” in the online Reference Guide.
To connect the floppy disk drive
1. Insert the floppy disk drive into the external module bay. If this is your only plug-in
module, you can leave it in the module bay.
2. On the right side of the OmniBook, open the flap covering the module bay connector
and plug in the module bay cable. The computer can be on or off.
CAUTION
To remove the floppy drive, you must shut down or notify Windows before you unplug
the module or the module bay. See “To remove or install the bay or module” on page 53.
Do not touch the metallic pins in OmniBook connectors, module connectors, or
cable connectors. Static electricity can damage internal components.
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Operating the OmniBook
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Operating the OmniBook
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 startup time.
To start and stop the OmniBook
When you The OmniBook enters To turn on again
Press Fn+S.*
–or–
allow time-out.
Press blue power
button
–or–
click Start,
Suspend.**
–or–
allow time-out.
Press Fn+F12
–or–
allow time-out.
Click Start,
Shut Down
(recommended)
–or–
Press and hold the
blue power button
until the display
shuts down.
* Windows NT and Windows 95 only. In Windows 98, press Fn+S to suspend. Not supported in Windows 2000.
** Windows 95 only. In Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click Start, Shutdown, Standby to suspend.
*** A plug-and-play operating system, such as Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000, can restore network
connections when you turn on the OmniBook. For Windows NT 4.0 or a different operating system, you may
have to reset the OmniBook or restart the operating system to restore them.
Standby Mode
Saves minimal power.
Turns off the display only.
Restarts quickly.
Maintains network connections.
Suspend Mode
Saves significant power.
Turns off the display.
Saves current session to RAM.
Restarts quickly.
May restore network connections.***
Hibernate Mode
Saves maximum power.
Saves current session to disk, shuts down.
May restore network connections.***
Off Mode
Saves maximum power.
Turns off without saving current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, and
restores network connections.
Press any key or move a
pointing device to display
your current session
(“Instant-On”).
Press the blue power
button to display your
current session (“InstantOn”).
Press the blue power
button to restart and
restore your previous
session.
Press the blue power
button to restart with a
new session.
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Operating 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 and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down.
–or, if this fails–
Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the recess on the left side of the
OmniBook, as shown.
3. After the computer shuts down, press the blue power button to turn it on.
Hint
To boot from a CD-ROM or DVD drive in the external module bay, press ESC two
times during reboot when you see the HP logo. Then select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as
the temporary boot device.
User’s Handbook 21
Operating the OmniBook
Checking the Status of the OmniBook
Checking the Status of the OmniBook
To check power status and drive activity
The OmniBook has status lights that report power status and drive activity. When the
floppy disk drive is installed in the external module bay, the following lights are present
on the front of the OmniBook and the external module bay.
1. Power status light.
• Green light. OmniBook is on.
• Amber light. OmniBook is in Standby or Suspend mode.
• No light. OmniBook is in Off or Hibernate mode.
• Green and amber light. OmniBook failed when resuming. Reset the OmniBook.
2. Drive activity light.
• Green light. OmniBook is accessing the hard disk drive or a drive in the external
module bay.
3. Charging status light.
• Green light. The ac adapter is connected and battery is full or has stopped
charging.
• Blinking green light. The ac adapter is connected and battery is charging.
• No light. The ac adapter is not connected or the battery is not installed.
4. Floppy disk drive light.
• Green light. The OmniBook is accessing the floppy disk drive.
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Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices
Two pointing devices (pointing stick and touch pad) are built into your OmniBook.
Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices
1. Pointing stick (pressure-sensitive pointing device).
2. Touch pad (touch-sensitive pointing device).
3. Click buttons (two above and two below the touch pad).
Both pointing devices use these click buttons, which work like the right and left
buttons on a standard mouse. What the buttons do depends on the software being
used.
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Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices
To use the built-in pointing devices
1. Place your hands in the typing position.
2. Pointing stick. With your index finger, press the pointing stick in the direction you
want the pointer to move. Pressing away from you moves the pointer up the screen;
pressing toward you moves the pointer down the screen.
Touch pad. Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want
the pointer to move.
3. Use the left and right click buttons, which function like the left and right buttons on a
mouse, to make your selection.
• To open an application, move the pointer over the icon, then press the left button
twice rapidly.
• To make menu selections, move the pointer to the item and press the left button
once.
Windows 2000
• To open the shortcut menu for an item, move the pointer over the item and click
the right button.
• To drag an item, move the pointer over the item. Press and hold the left button
while you move the pointer to the new location. Release the button.
The default pointing device driver (PS/2 TrackPoint) supports the enhanced features of
the pointing stick and basic features the touch pad.
You can customize the OmniBook to support enhanced touch pad features (see the next
topic). If you do this, keep in mind that you are selecting enhanced features for the touch
pad only. You cannot activate enhanced features for both simultaneously.
To customize the operation of the touch pad or pointing stick, or to disable either pointing
device, see the section “Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices” in the online Reference
Guide.
Under Windows 2000, enhanced features for the pointing stick and touch pad are not
available at this time. Check the Customer Care website
(http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html) for PS/2 TrackPoint and touch pad
device drivers for Windows 2000. The default pointing device driver is the standard
PS/2 Compatible Mouse driver.
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Using the OmniBook Display
The OmniBook display normally turns off when you close the display lid. To make the
OmniBook suspend instead, see the section “Using the OmniBook Display” in the online
Reference Guide.
To adjust the display brightness
The OmniBook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, to control brightness.
• Press Fn+F1 to decrease the brightness.
• Press Fn+F2 to increase the brightness.
Hint
To maximize your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest comfortable
setting, so that the internal light uses less power.
Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Display
To extend the life of the display
Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the OmniBook
display.
• Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F1). If you are using an
external keyboard, Fn = left CTRL + left ALT.
• When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the internal
display (Fn+F5).
• Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the OmniBook from
changing to Suspend or Standby mode after a time-out period. If you use a screen
saver in Windows 95, 98, or 2000, enable the option to shut off the display after a
time delay.
• Do not disable Suspend or Standby time-outs.
• If you are using ac power and have no external monitor attached, change to suspend
or standby when the OmniBook is not in use.
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Operating the OmniBook
Adjusting the Audio System
Adjusting the Audio System
The OmniBook supports Sound Blaster Pro-compatible sound and the Microsoft
Windows Sound System.
To adjust the volume
On the Keyboard
• To increase the volume, press Fn+UP-ARROW.
• To decrease the volume, press Fn+DOWN-ARROW.
• To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, press Fn+F7.
Press Fn+F7 again to restore the audio.
In Windows
• Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar.
• Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume.
• To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, click Mute.
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Using the OmniBook Keyboard
Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Keyboard
WARNING
Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in
Comfort in the online OmniBook Library, or visit our ergonomics website,
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
If you are using your portable computer as your primary computer, or using it for
extended periods, you should use it with a full-size keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
This can reduce the risk of ergonomic injury. See Working in Comfort in the online
OmniBook Library.
To use the Fn hot keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key
sequence—for various system controls. The OmniBook keyboard shows the Fn hot keys
labeled in gray. If you are using an external keyboard, the Fn key = left CTRL +
left ALT.
These keys Do this
Fn + F1 Decreases the display’s brightness.
Fn + F2 Increases the display’s brightness.
Fn + F5 Switches among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous displays.
Fn + F7 Toggles audio mute on and off.
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 + F12 Enters Hibernate mode.
Fn + S Enters Standby mode in Windows 95 and Windows NT. Enters Suspend mode in
Windows 98. Not supported in Windows 2000.
Fn + R Enters Suspend mode. Not supported in Windows 2000.
Fn + ScrLk Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn + UP ARROW Increases the volume.
Fn + DOWN
ARROW
Decrease the volume.
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Num Lock on
Num Lock off
Operating the OmniBook
Using the OmniBook Keyboard
To use the embedded keypad
When the embedded keypad on the OmniBook’s built-in keyboard is active, two options
are possible.
Keys change to the numeric or arithmetic designations printed in light gray on the
keyboard.
Keys change to cursor control keys.
1. Press NmLk to turn Num Lock on or off.
2. Press Fn+F8 to turn on the embedded keypad.
–or–
To temporarily turn on the embedded keypad, hold Fn while typing a key.
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Working in Comfort
Operating the OmniBook
Working in Comfort
WARNING
Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with
ergonomic injury. For more information about reducing your risk, visit our
ergonomics website at www.hp.com/ergo.
Thank you for selecting HP computing equipment. To optimize your comfort and
productivity, it is important that you set up your work area correctly and use your HP
equipment properly. With that in mind, we have developed some set-up and use
recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic principles.
Improper and prolonged use of keyboards and input devices are among those tasks that
have been associated with repetitive strain injury (RSI) to soft tissues in the hands and
arms. If you experience discomfort or pain while using any computing equipment,
discontinue use immediately and consult your physician as soon as possible.
In addition to the information on RSI given in this chapter, you may also consult the
online version of Working in Comfort preloaded on the hard disk of the your HP
OmniBook, or visit HP’s Working in Comfort website.
About Repetitive Strain Injury
Because your comfort and safety are our primary concern, we strongly recommend that
you use HP computing equipment in accordance with established ergonomic principles
and recommendations.
Scientific literature suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft
tissues—especially in the hands and arms—and prolonged, improper use of keyboards or
other equipment requiring repeated motions of the hands and forearms.
This literature also suggests that there are many other risk factors that may increase the
chance of such injury, commonly called Repetitive Strain Injury.
What is RSI?
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI—also known as cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive
motion injury) is a type of injury where soft tissues in the body, such as muscles, nerves,
or tendons, become irritated or inflamed.
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