HP OMNIBOOK SOJOURN USER GUIDE

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Edition History

Edition 1 ........................................... March 1998

This manual is printed on recycled paper.

Contents

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

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

What is included in the OmniBook box..................... 1-4

OmniBook features................................... 1-5

To get more information ............................... 1-7

Getting Started ........................................ 1-8

To charge the OmniBook battery for the first time.............. 1-9

To run Windows Setup ................................ 1-10

Configuring the OmniBook with Setup........................ 1-11

To run the Setup utility ................................ 1-12

Configuring the OmniBook with PowerPanel ................... 1-16

To display the PowerPanel toolbar ........................ 1-16

To close PowerPanel.................................. 1-16

To select a power management profile ..................... 1-17

2. Getting Comfortable.................................... 2-1

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook......................... 2-3

To turn the OmniBook on and off ......................... 2-4

To select a power mode................................ 2-5

To select options for stopping the OmniBook................. 2-6

To configure the power button........................... 2-7

To configure Suspend mode ............................ 2-7

To configure the lid switch.............................. 2-8

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

Using the OmniBook Touch Pad............................ 2-10

To control the pointer ................................. 2-10

To drag objects...................................... 2-10

To ensure proper touch pad performance ................... 2-11

Using the OmniBook Display .............................. 2-12

To adjust the display .................................. 2-12

To extend the life of the display .......................... 2-12

Using the OmniBook Keyboard ............................ 2-13

To use the Fn hot keys................................. 2-13

To use the Windows 95 keys............................. 2-14

To use the backslash key on the British Keyboard.............. 2-15

Contents-1

Checking the status of the OmniBook ........................ 2-16

To read the status lights ................................ 2-16

Protecting the OmniBook................................. 2-17

To set a password .................................... 2-17

To change or delete a password .......................... 2-18

To attach a security cable .............................. 2-18

To install McAfee VirusScan............................. 2-19

3. Managing Battery Power ................................ 3-1

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

To check the battery status.............................. 3-4

To respond to a low-battery warning ....................... 3-4

To recharge the internal battery .......................... 3-4

To connect a battery slice .............................. 3-5

To remove a battery slice............................... 3-6

To charge a battery slice ............................... 3-7

To check the status of the battery slice ..................... 3-9

Conserving Battery Power ................................ 3-10

To save battery power ................................. 3-11

To set automatic time-outs .............................. 3-12

4. Making Connections.................................... 4-1

Connecting the Multimedia Expansion Slice ................... 4-3

To connect the expansion slice .......................... 4-4

To remove the expansion slice........................... 4-5

Using Floppy Disk and CD-ROM Drives ....................... 4-6

To insert and eject a floppy disk .......................... 4-6

To insert or remove a CD ............................... 4-7

To use the CD-ROM drive safely .......................... 4-8

To open the CD-ROM drive manually ...................... 4-8

Connecting External Devices .............................. 4-9

To connect an external monitor .......................... 4-10

To enable the built-in or external display.................... 4-11

To connect a parallel device ............................ 4-12

To connect a serial device .............................. 4-13

To connect an external keyboard ......................... 4-14

To connect a mouse .................................. 4-15

To connect Universal Serial Bus devices .................... 4-16

To insert a PC Card ................................... 4-18

To remove a PC Card.................................. 4-19

List of tested PC Cards ................................. 4-20

To connect audio devices .............................. 4-20

To make an infrared connection.......................... 4-22

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5. Using the Recovery CD .................................. 5-1

Installing Drivers....................................... 5-3

Contents of the Recovery CD ............................ 5-4

To install an operating system ........................... 5-5

Recovering OmniBook Files............................... 5-6

To install Windows 95 (factory-installation) .................. 5-6

To update the OmniBook BIOS........................... 5-7

6. Troubleshooting....................................... 6-1

Solving Problems ...................................... 6-3

Accessory Problems .................................. 6-3

Audio Problems ..................................... 6-4

Display Problems .................................... 6-4

Floppy Disk Drive Problems ............................. 6-5

Hard Disk Drive Problems .............................. 6-5

Keyboard, Mouse, and Touch Pad Problems ................. 6-6

Infrared Problems.................................... 6-7

Memory Problems.................................... 6-8

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems ............................ 6-8

Performance Problems ................................ 6-9

Power and Battery Problems ............................ 6-10

Printing Problems .................................... 6-12

Serial and Parallel Port Problems ......................... 6-13

Startup Problems .................................... 6-14

Testing the Operation ................................... 6-15

To create a diagnostic floppy disk......................... 6-15

To run the diagnostic test............................... 6-16

7. Specifications and Regulatory Information................... 7-1

Hardware Specifications ................................. 7-3

Software System Resources ............................... 7-4

Safety Information...................................... 7-6

Regulatory Information .................................. 7-9

U.S.A. ............................................ 7-9

Canada ........................................... 7-10

Japan ............................................ 7-10

European Declaration of Conformity....................... 7-11

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Introducing the OmniBook

Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Smaller, thinner, and lighter for executives and managers on the move—only 3.2

pounds and 0.71 inches thick—the OmniBook provides

♦ State-of-the-art mobile computing technologies for reduced size and weight. ♦ Intel 233 MHz mobile Pentium processors with MMX technology for higher

performance and lower power consumption.

♦ Large yet ultra-thin display. ♦ Elegant, durable design.

Using these and other advanced technologies, the OmniBook Sojourn offers exceptional portability plus the leading PC performance that executives and managers expect from Hewlett-Packard.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

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

This section describes

♦ What’s included in the OmniBook package. ♦ A description of OmniBook features. ♦ How to attach ac power and charge the battery. ♦ How to set up Windows 95. ♦ How to configure the OmniBook with the Setup utility.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

What is included in the OmniBook box

• HP OmniBook Sojourn.

• Multimedia expansion slice (also sold separately, HP F1431A).

• AC adapter (also sold separately, HP F1434A) and power cord.

• This OmniBook User’s Guide.

• Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual, Certificate of Authenticity, and

Microsoft Windows 95 Companion CD.

• Support and Service booklet.

• Quick Start sheet.

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

drivers.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

OmniBook features

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

OmniBook—Front View

Power button

Power status lights

Keyboard status lights

PC Card slot 1

PC Card slot 2

Latch to open OmniBook

Touch pad

Click buttons

System-off hole

Latch to open OmniBook

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

OmniBook—Back View

CD-ROM drive

Keyboard port Mouse port Serial port

Left speaker

(in multimedia expansion slice)

Infrared portKensington lockPower jack USB port

Multimedia Expansion Slice—Back View

Parallel port

OmniBook Audio Features—(OmniBook and multimedia expansion slice)

Monitor port

Right speaker (in multimedia expansion slice)

Audio line-out

Floppy drive

USB port

Built-in speaker

Built-in microphone.

Micro

hone line-in

Audio line-out

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Introducing the OmniBook

Taking Inventory

To get more information

This User’s Guide and the Quick Start sheet describe the hardware of your OmniBook as well as the basics of how to use and operate it. Retain them for future reference.

We also provide the following additional sources of documentation.

Source Location

The Introducing Microsoft Windows 95

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

Support and Service

manual

booklet See the

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

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

Support and Service

booklet for telephone numbers.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Getting Started

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 setting up the operating system.

This section describes how to

♦ Charge the OmniBook battery for the first time. ♦ Run Windows Setup.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Getting Started

To charge the OmniBook battery for the first time

The first time you plug in the adapter, let the OmniBook’s internal battery charge completely. Fully charging the internal battery takes 2 to 3 hours if the OmniBook is off (8 to 10 hours if the OmniBook is on).

The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it is 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.

CAUTION

Use only the HP adapter model F1434A 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 power cord into an ac outlet.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook’s ac adapter port, as shown. The battery starts charging automatically and the battery charging light turns orange.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Getting Started

To run Windows Setup

This procedure describes how to set up the OmniBook with the factory-installed Windows operating system.

1. Connect the OmniBook to ac power as described in the previous procedure.

2. Open the OmniBook and press the power button.

The Windows 95 Setup program starts automatically.

3. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

• During setup, you will be prompted to select the correct Keyboard Layout.

Check your keyboard. Select United States 101 if you have a # symbol above the 3 key. Select British if you have a £ (pound Sterling) symbol

above the 3 key.

• During setup, you will be prompted to accept the License Agreement and

enter the Product ID (printed on the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft Introducing Windows 95 book). You are also prompted to set up a user account and Windows password. You can either set up the account, or press ESC to skip this step. You can set a Windows password at any time via Control Panel, Password.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with Setup

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

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

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with Setup

To run the Setup utility

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

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

3. The touch pad or mouse is not active in the 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 F4 or F5 to change a setting. Press ENTER to open a submenu. See the tables below for more information.

4. After you select the options you want, press F10 to exit the Setup utility.

Main Menu Description Default

System Time Sets the time using 24-hour format. 00:00:00 System Date Sets the date. 00/00/0000 Legacy Diskette A Sets the floppy drive type. 1.44/1.25 MB Primary Master Sets parameters of drive attached to

primary IDE adapter (hard disk drive).

Secondary Master Sets parameters of drive attached to

secondary IDE adapter (CD-ROM).

Boot Options Selects the order the system searches

drives for a boot disk.

OS Legacy Mode Support Select “Yes” if using a plug-and-play

operating system. Numlock Selects power-on state for Numlock. Off Memory Cache Sets the CPU memory cache. Enabled System Memory Shows the system memory size. 640 KB Extended Memory Shows the extended memory size. 64512 KB CPU Type Shows the CPU type. Pentium with MMX CPU Speed Shows the CPU speed. 233 MHz

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2.1 GB HDD

CD-ROM

A: then C:

Yes

Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with Setup

Advanced Menu Description Default

I/O Device Configuration

Serial Port A Configures serial port A Auto Serial Port B

(Infrared Port)

Mode Set mode (Normal, IrDA, ASK-IR, or

Parallel Port Configures parallel port. Auto

Mode Sets mode (Output Only, bidirectional,

Floppy Disk Controller Configures floppy disk controller. Enabled

Large Disk Access Mode UNIX, Novell Netware, or other

Local Bus IDE adapter Enables local bus IDE adapter. Both

Security Menu Description Default

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

Set Supervisor Password Press ENTER to set, change, or clear

Configures infrared port. Disabled

Normal

FIR) for infrared port (Serial Port B).

Bidirectional

ECP, or EPP) for parallel port.

DOS

operating systems, select “Other.”

the password and save all Setup

changes. (Up to 8 alphanumeric keys).

the password and save changes Password on Boot Required a password to boot. Disabled Diskette Access Restricts floppy drive use to

supervisor. Requires setting

Supervisor password and enabling

Password On Boot. Fixed Disk Boot Sector Write protects boot sector on hard

disk to protect against viruses.

User

Normal

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with Setup

Power Saving Description Default

Switch Button Sets the Switch Button to

Suspend/Resume or to On/Off.

Power Management Disables time-outs, selects a

combination of time-outs, or allows

customized time-outs. Idle Mode Turns Idle mode on and off. Idle mode

slows down the CPU during brief

periods when the system is not busy. Standby Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after

which the computer goes to Standby

power mode. Suspend Mode Sets the type of Suspend mode to

Suspend-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk. Auto Suspend Time-out Sets the period of inactivity after

which the computer goes to Suspend

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

after which the hard disk stops

spinning. Video Time-out Turns off the computer screen after

the set period of inactivity.

Suspend/Resume

Maximum Power Saving

2 minutes

Save To Disk

5 minutes

30 seconds

4 minutes

Resume on Modem Ring When enabled, sets the system to

resume when receiving a ring signal. Resume on Time When enabled, sets the system to

resume at Resume Time specified. Resume Time Specify a time when the system is to

resume (24-hour time format). Resume Date Specify a date when the system is to

resume (mm/dd/yyyy format).

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Off

00:00:00

00/00/0000

Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with Setup

Exit Menu Description Default

Exit Saving Changes Saves Setup changes, exits, and reboots. none Exit Discarding

Changes Load Setup Defaults Restores all default settings, and stays in

Discard Changes Discards Setup changes since last save, and

Save Changes Saves Setup changes, and stays in Setup. none

Discards Setup changes since last save, exits, and reboots.

Setup.

stays in Setup.

none

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with PowerPanel

The OmniBook provides additional power management options though the

Phoenix ® PowerPanel™ utility. PowerPanel is a 32-bit application that runs under Windows 95.

Important

Atom icon

If PowerPanel is running in Windows, the PowerPanel settings override those in the BIOS Setup utility.

To display the PowerPanel toolbar

By default, PowerPanel is preinstalled and displayed on the OmniBook.

• To display the PowerPanel toolbar, left-click the atom icon displayed at the right end of the Windows taskbar.

There are five buttons on the PowerPanel:

• AC Profile (default power management settings when on ac power)

• Maximum Performance (power management settings for high performance)

• Maximum Battery Life (default power management settings when on battery

power; for extending battery life)

• Suspend to RAM (saves current work session and suspends activity to save power)

• Save to Disk (saves data and current work session, and shuts down to save power)

To close PowerPanel

• Right-click on the PowerPanel toolbar, then click Exit. The current power management settings of the system remain activated.

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Introducing the OmniBook

Configuring the OmniBook with PowerPanel

To select a power management profile

PowerPanel provides a group of predefined profiles that you can select according to the type of work you are doing on the OmniBook. The following table describes the PowerPanel profiles.

For complete documentation about PowerPanel features, download the Phoenix User’s Guide from: http://www.phoenix.com/notebook/ppanel.html or see the PowerPanel online Help (right-click on the PowerPanel toolbar, then click PowerPanel Help Topics).

Default Power Management Profiles

AC. Turns off video and hard disk drive after a predetermined period of time, but doesn’t initiate automatic Suspend to RAM or Save to Disk modes.

Maximum Performance. Sets power saving features to give you the best system performance while still conserving power.

Maximum Battery Life. Sets power saving features to give you the maximum battery life and good performance.

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Getting Comfortable

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

♦ Start and stop the OmniBook. ♦ Use the OmniBook touch pad. ♦ Adjust the OmniBook display. ♦ Use the OmniBook keyboard. ♦ Check the status of the OmniBook. ♦ Protect the OmniBook.

Note

As with any PC, you should make a regular habit of backing up the information from your hard disk drive onto external media. Furthermore, if your HP OmniBook Sojourn should require service, all the information on your hard drive will be lost because computer repair involves a computer exchange. You will not receive your original computer or hard drive after service. The returned unit will have the operating system loaded on the hard drive and be ready for you to reload your applications and data files.

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Getting Comfortable

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

You can always start and stop your OmniBook using the 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. This section describes how to

♦ Turn the OmniBook on and off. ♦ Select various power modes. ♦ Select an option for stopping the OmniBook. ♦ Configure power modes. ♦ Reset the OmniBook.

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Getting Comfortable

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

To turn the OmniBook on and off

The easiest way to start and stop the OmniBook is to use the power button.

However, to save significant power and extend battery life, it is best to stop the OmniBook by shutting it down (Start menu, Shut Down).

CAUTION

Do not hold down the power button for more than 4 seconds. This can cause the display to “white out.” If this should happen, press the power button again or press

the system-off button to reset the computer. If this white-out is not corrected within 15 minutes or so, it can damage the display.

1. Slide the latches on the sides of the OmniBook forward and lift up the lid.

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

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Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

3. To turn off the OmniBook and save significant power, select Shut Down from the Start menu.

To suspend the OmniBook, you can press the power button. (This is the default

setting, which can be changed in the Setup utility.) This darkens your display but maintains your work session. This does not save as much power.

To select a power mode

This section describes the OmniBook power modes and provides information to help you choose the mode that best fits your needs.

Power mode Description Standby Turns off the display.

Maintains network connections. Restarts quickly.

Suspend Turns off the display.

Saves current session in RAM. Saves significant power. Loses network connections. * Restarts quickly.

Save to Disk Saves maximum power.

Saves current session on hard disk. Loses network connections.*

Off Saves maximum power.

Loses network connections. Resets everything at startup. Starts a new session at startup.

* Windows 95 can restart the 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.

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

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Getting Comfortable

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

To select options for stopping the OmniBook

You can stop the OmniBook several ways, as shown below. Some methods allow you to continue your work where you left off. Others reboot the computer. These power modes are described below.

To stop in this mode... Do this... To turn on again... Standby Allow the time-out to expire without activity. Press any key or move the

pointer.

Suspend Press the “Suspend to RAM” icon on the PowerPanel

toolbar. Note: The power button as well as Start menu,

Suspend can be redefined as Suspend-to-RAM. (Default meaning is Save-to-Disk).See page 2-7.

Save to Disk Press the “Save To Disk” icon on the PowerPanel

toolbar. –or– Press the power button while the OmniBook is on. (This is the default, but the power button can be reconfigured.) –or– From the Start menu, click Suspend. (This is the default, but can be reconfigured.)

Off From the Start menu, click Shut Down. Unsaved data

will be lost. The computer will reboot when you turn it back on. –or– Note: The power button can be configured to Off. See page 2-7.

Press the power button, which resumes the session immediately

Press the power button, which reboots the computer and restores the session.

Press the power button, which reboots the computer and starts a new session.

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Getting Comfortable

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

To configure the power button

By default, the power button suspends the OmniBook. You can configure the power button to either suspend the OmniBook or shut it down completely.

“Suspend” in this configuration can mean either “Suspend to RAM” or “Save to Disk” (default). See the next topic to define “Suspend”.

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

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

Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The pointing devices

do not work in BIOS Setup.) Help information for the highlighted item appears in the right-hand sidebar in the display.

3. From the Power Saving menu, select Switch Button.

4. Select Suspend/Resume or On/Off.

5. Press F10 to save and exit.

To configure Suspend mode

You can configure Suspend mode to either suspend the OmniBook (“Suspend to RAM”) or save the state of the computer to disk and then shut down (“Save to Disk”). By default, the OmniBook Saves to Disk.

For a complete explanation of power modes and help in choosing the best mode for your needs, see page 2-5.

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

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

Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The pointing devices

do not work in BIOS Setup.) Help information for the highlighted item appears in the right-hand sidebar in the display.

3. From the Power Saving menu, select Suspend Mode.

4. Select Suspend or Save To Disk.

5. Press F10 to save and exit.

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Getting Comfortable

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

To configure the lid switch

You can configure the behavior of the OmniBook when closing the computer lid.

1. If the Notebook icon is not displayed on the Windows taskbar, from the Start menu, click Programs, HP Utility, Lid and Display Switch.

2. Double-click the Notebook icon on the Windows taskbar.

3. Choose one of the following options:

• Auto (default). Automatically detects if the OmniBook is connected to a

multimedia expansion slice. If connected, closing the lid turns off the display. If not connected, closing the lid suspends the OmniBook (Suspend to RAM).

• Enable. Closing the lid suspends the OmniBook (Suspend to RAM).

• Disable. Closing the lid turns off the display.

4. Click OK to exit.

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Getting Comfortable

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. Insert a straightened paper clip into the System Off button near the Fn key, as shown.

2. After the OmniBook shuts down, press the power button to turn it back on.

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Getting Comfortable

Using the OmniBook Touch Pad

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

The touch pad 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. ♦ Ensure proper touch pad performance.

To control the pointer

The touch pad controls the motion of the pointer on the screen by detecting the motion of your finger.

1. To move the cursor, move your finger or thumb across the touch pad 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 touch pad. To double-click, tap twice.

To drag objects

1. First move the pointer over the item.

2. Tap twice and leave your finger pressed on the touch pad.

3. Drag your finger on the touch pad to move to the new location.

4. Pick up your finger to drop the object.

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CAUTION

Getting Comfortable

Using the OmniBook Touch Pad

To ensure proper touch pad performance

Use the following guidelines to ensure proper touch pad operation:

• Use the pad of your finger and not just your finger tip.

• Tap the touch pad surface lightly. Do not use excessive force.

Do not use a pen or other sharp object on the touch pad. This may damage the touch pad surface.

Note

The touch pad has settings to adjust its sensitivity, speed, and how it uses the right and left click buttons. To adjust these settings, double-click My Computer, Control Panel, Mouse. Or, double-click on the touchpad icon (“AlpsPoint95”) on the

taskbar.

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Getting Comfortable

Using the OmniBook Display

The OmniBook display is a 12.1-inch SVGA active-matrix (TFT) display

(800 × 600 ×64K colors). It supports PCI local bus video, 128-bit graphics controller with 2-MB video RAM, and Zoomed Video in the back slot (enabled by default). This section describes

♦ How to adjust the display brightness. ♦ How to extend the life of the display.

To adjust the display

Some models of the OmniBook include these brightness controls:

• Press Fn+F8 to decrease the brightness.

• Press Fn+F9 to increase the brightness.

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

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+F8).

• When working at your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the

internal display.

• Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the OmniBook from changing to Suspend or Standby mode after a time-out period.

• Do not disable Suspend or Standby time-outs.

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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 with your OmniBook, or at our website, http://www.hp.com/ergo.

This section describes the special features of the OmniBook keyboard including

♦ Fn hot keys. ♦ Windows 95 keys. ♦ Extra key for British 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 orange.

This hot key sequence Does this

Fn + F8 Decreases the display’s brightness. Fn + F9 Increases the display’s brightness. Fn + F10 Toggles the speaker on and off (Mute key). Fn + NL/SL Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. Fn + LEFT Arrow Moves to Home. Fn + RIGHT Arrow Moves to End. Fn + UP Arrow Moves up one page. Fn + Down Arrow Moves down one page.

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Getting Comfortable

Using the OmniBook Keyboard

To use the Windows 95 keys

The keyboard has two keys dedicated to Windows 95.

Windows logo ke

Windows application ke

Windows Logo Key

When you press another key while holding the Windows logo key, the OmniBook provides the following functions:

This key sequence Does this

Performs the same function as when you click on the Start button in Windows.

Makes applications active in the order they are indicated on the task bar.

Activates the Explorer.

Looks for a file or folder (Same as with “Start” “Find” “Files or Folders”).

Minimizes (iconizes) all windows.

Restores a minimized window to its original size.

Specifies a file name and run (same as with “Start” “Run”).

+ F + M

Shift +

+ Tab

+ E

+ R

+ M

Windows Application Key

The Windows Application key displays a menu, just as if you clicked on the right mouse button. The menu displayed depends on the current application and the item selected.

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Using the OmniBook Keyboard

To use the backslash key on the British Keyboard

On the British keyboard of OmniBook Sojourn, there is one key that does not appear in its usual place. This is the backslash (\) key with a shifted vertical bar (|). This key, sometimes called the “102 key” (the one hundred and second key), typically

appears to the left of the spacebar, but here appears on the F2 key.

• To access the 102 key (\), press Fn+F2.

• To access the shifted character (|), press Fn+Shift+F2.

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Getting Comfortable

Checking the status of the OmniBook

The OmniBook contains three status lights to the right of the keyboard and three status lights to the upper left of the keyboard.

• The lights to the right show power, battery, and drive activity.

• The lights to the left show Caps lock, Num lock, and Scroll lock.

To read the status lights

Indicator Meaning

Power

Green when power is on. Orange when OmniBook is suspended (to RAM).

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Battery power

Green when battery is completely charged. Orange when battery is charging.

Drive activity

The OmniBook is accessing the built-in hard disk drive.

Caps lock

Caps Lock is on.

Num lock

Num Lock is on.

Scroll lock

Scroll Lock is on.

Getting Comfortable

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.

• Use McAffee VirusScan.

To set a password

You must first set a Supervisor password before you can set a User 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).

CAUTION

To set or change password protection, use the Setup utility .

1. Reset the computer and press F2 during the boot process to enter the Setup utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The touch pad or mouse does not work in Setup.)

2. Select the Security menu.

3. Select Set Supervisor 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. If desired, select Set User Password to enter a User Password.

7. Press F10 to save and exit Setup.

Be sure you record your password in a safe place. If you forget your password, you will need to return your OmniBook PC to Hewlett-Packard for repair. The repair

entails loss of the hard drive’s data. You will also need your proof-of-purchase. Call Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Support and Service booklet.

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Protecting the OmniBook

To change or delete a password

If you delete a Supervisor Password, the User Password is deleted automatically.

1. Reset the computer and press F2 during the boot process to enter the Setup utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The touch pad does not work in the Setup utility.)

2. Select the Security menu.

3. Select Set User Password (or Set Supervisor 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.

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.

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Protecting the OmniBook

To install McAfee VirusScan

The OmniBook comes equipped with McAfee VirusScan, which currently detects over 13,500 viruses. As an HP OmniBook owner, you are entitled to 90 days free support from McAfee and one free upgrade to VirusScan. For details, see the Readme file under Start, Programs, McAfee VirusScan.

Before you can use VirusScan, you need to install it.

1. From the Start menu, click Programs, McAfee VirusScan, Setup.

2. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.

Once installed, you can get detailed online instructions under VirusScan Help.

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Managing Battery Power

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

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

♦ The OmniBook automatically saves to disk and turns off when the battery

charge gets too low—your session will continue after you start recharging the battery or attach a charged battery slice, and restart the computer.

♦ Data on any of the drives is preserved when the battery is low—unless the

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

♦ Windows 95 should display a warning for a low-battery condition.

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Managing Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

The primary source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable internal battery. typical battery life is 1.5 to 2.0 hours, but varies with type of usage.

You can use the ac adapter to recharge the battery or to run on ac power to preserve the battery. You can also use the enhanced battery slice to approximately quadruple your battery session.

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 and respond to a low-battery warning. ♦ Recharge the battery. ♦ Connect and remove a battery slice. ♦ Charge a battery slice and check its status.

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Managing Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

To check the battery status

• 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 popup window.

• For additional power information, double-click the battery power indicator to open the Battery Meter window.

To respond to a low-battery warning

When battery power is critically low, the OmniBook displays a low-battery warning. After approximately 3 minutes, the OmniBook automatically saves to disk to

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

CAUTION

• Plug in the ac adapter; or

• Connect a charged battery slice to the OmniBook.

To recharge the internal battery

Fully charging the internal battery takes 2 to 3 hours if the OmniBook is off (8 to 10 hours if the OmniBook is on).

1. Connect the power cord to the ac adapter, then plug the power cord into an ac outlet.

2. Connect the cord from the ac adapter to the ac adapter port on the OmniBook.

The battery indicator light turns orange when the battery is charging.

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Managing Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

To connect a battery slice

The enhanced battery slice approximately quadruples the battery life. You can attach a battery slice to either the OmniBook or to the multimedia expansion slice.

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

2. Close the display and turn over the OmniBook.

3. Slide open the battery connector cover on the bottom of the computer (or the expansion slice ).

4. Align the catch on the battery with the slot on the rear of OmniBook (or expansion slice) and slide into place.

5. Push the front part of the computer until it clicks. Avoid excessive pressure.

6. Charge the battery slice before using it the first time, as it may not be fully charged. (See ”To charge a battery slice,” following.)

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Managing Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

To remove a battery slice

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

2. Close the display.

3. Slide the two latches on the battery slice as shown.

4. Remove the computer from the battery slice.

5. Close the battery connector door on the bottom of the OmniBook (or on the bottom of the multimedia expansion slice).

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To charge a battery slice

Managing Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

CAUTION

Important

Use only the HP F1434A adapter. Using another adapter could damage your OmniBook and void the warranty.

There are different methods for recharging the battery slice depending on whether it is connected to the OmniBook or not.

Recharging the battery slice when connected to the OmniBook

This will recharge the computer’s internal battery first, up to 10 hours to the charging time (depending on its current charge level and whether the computer is on or not).

1. Connect the power cord to the ac adapter and plug the power cord to an outlet.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

3. You can recharge the battery slice while using the computer. However, it will charge faster if you are not using the OmniBook.

See the chart on the following page for a list of battery-slice charging times.

Do not connect the ac adapter to the battery slice when the slice is connected to the OmniBook or to the multimedia expansion slice. No charging will result!

Recharging the battery slice when not connected to the OmniBook

1. Connect the power cord to the ac adapter and plug the power cord to an outlet.

2. Connect the ac adapter directly to the battery slice, as shown.

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Managing Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

Charging Method: AC connected to

Battery-Slice Charging Time

OmniBook, turned off 6 to 9 hours OmniBook, turned on 24 to 27 hours Battery Slice 6 to 9 hours

About Battery Charge / Discharge Order

If you have a battery slice connected to the OmniBook, the OmniBook’s internal battery charges first and discharges last.

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Battery button

Managing Battery Power

Monitoring Battery Power

To check the status of the battery slice

Press the battery button to view the approximate charge of the battery slice. The number of lights indicates the charge level. Four lights means the battery is fully charged. The charge light is orange when the battery slice is charging; green when the battery is fully charged.

Four battery lights each representing 25% of a full charge

Battery charge light

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Managing 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.

See page 7-7 for safety information about handling and storing batteries

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Managing Battery Power

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.

• Turn the OmniBook off (or save to disk) whenever you will not be using it for several hours or more.

• Turn the brightness of the display down to the lowest comfortable level. This reduces the backlight power, which can increase the battery operating time as

well as the overall life of the display.

• 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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Managing Battery Power

Conserving Battery Power

To set automatic time-outs

PowerPanel and the Setup utility include settings for automatic time-outs at specified periods of inactivity. PowerPanel settings override Setup settings when

PowerPanel is running.

In PowerPanel, power-use profiles define time-out settings and other power controls. You can create a power-use profile or edit an existing one.

To use PowerPanel to set time-outs:

1. To create or edit a PowerPanel profile, first right-click on an empty space in the PowerPanel toolbar. This displays the Shortcut menu.

2. Click Customize, Buttons tab, Create Profile.

To create a new profile, define its power management settings, then click File,

Save to name it.

To edit an existing profile, click File, Open, select a profile, edit its settings, then

click File, Save (or File, Save As to save it as a different profile). Note that some

settings cannot be edited.

Refer to PowerPanel’s online Help (right-click on the empty space of the PowerPanel, then click on PowerPanel Help Topics)or the PowerPanel User’s Guide

at www.phoenix.com.notebook/ppanel.html for complete instructions.

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Managing Battery Power

Conserving Battery Power

To use the Setup utility to set time-outs:

1. Reboot the OmniBook, then press F2 to enter the Setup utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen. (The touch pad or mouse does not work in Setup.)

2. In the Power Saving menu, select Power Management and choose an option other than disabled. You have the following choices:

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 Standby Time-out,

Suspend Time-out, Hard Disk Time-out, and Video Time-out.

3. Choose your Time-out settings. Press F10, then press ENTER to save your settings.

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Making Connections

A multimedia expansion slice comes standard with this OmniBook notebook PC. You can also purchase an additional one using the HP part number F1431A. Your OmniBook is a powerful computer in its own right—but you can greatly expand its

capabilities by connecting other devices with the multimedia expansion slice.

Important

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 chapter describes how to

♦ Connect, remove, and secure the multimedia expansion slice. ♦ Use the built-in floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drive in the multimedia

expansion slice.

♦ Connect external devices to ports in the multimedia expansion slice.

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Making Connections

Connecting the Multimedia Expansion Slice

With the OmniBook multimedia expansion slice, you can significantly increase the convenience of your OmniBook for desktop use. By making one connection—

plugging your OmniBook into the expansion slice—you can get easy access to parallel and serial devices, external monitor, keyboard or mouse, USB devices, audio devices, and infrared connections.

This section describes how to

♦ Connect the expansion slice. ♦ Remove the expansion slice.

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Making Connections

Connecting the Multimedia Expansion Slice

To connect the expansion slice

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

2. Close the display and turn over the OmniBook.

3. Slide open the two connector covers as shown. Do not open the connector cover

on the bottom of the computer except to connect to a multimedia expansion slice or a battery slice.

4. Align the catch of the expansion slice with the slots on the rear of the computer, then gently press down on the front of the OmniBook until it clicks into place.

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Making Connections

Connecting the Multimedia Expansion Slice

To remove the expansion slice

1. If necessary, remove any floppy disk or CD from the drives.

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

3. Close the display.

4. Slide the lever on the front of the expansion slice to the left as shown, then

remove the slice.

5. Close both of the connector doors on the bottom of the OmniBook.

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Making Connections

Using Floppy Disk and CD-ROM Drives

This section describes how to

♦ Insert and eject a floppy disk. ♦ Insert and remove a CD. ♦ Open the CD-ROM drive manually.

To insert and eject a floppy disk

CAUTION

Do not remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading or writing data to the floppy disk. 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 in the multimedia expansion slice as shown.

2. To remove the floppy disk, press the eject button.

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To insert or remove a CD

Making Connections

Using Floppy Disk and CD-ROM Drives

CAUTION

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

1. Turn on the computer power.

2. Press the open button in the center of the CD-ROM drive in the multimedia expansion slice.

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

--or--

Remove the CD.

4. Push the CD-ROM tray in until it clicks into place.

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Making Connections

Using Floppy Disk and CD-ROM Drives

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 to the unit.

• Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam.

• Be sure to fully seat the CD on the spindle.

To open the CD-ROM drive manually

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

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

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

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

♦ Connect an external monitor and enable it. ♦ Connect a parallel device. ♦ Connect a serial device. ♦ Connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse. ♦ Connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. ♦ Insert and eject PC Cards. ♦ Connect audio devices. ♦ Make an infrared connection.

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To connect an external monitor

1. From the Start menu, shut down (or suspend) the OmniBook.

2. Plug the connector of the external monitor into the external monitor connector on the rear of the multimedia expansion slice and tighten both screws to secure the connector

Note

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

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

By default, the OmniBook detects the external monitor and turns off the internal

display.

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

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To enable the built-in or external display

For a Temporary Change

• Press SHIFT+ALT+BACKSPACE to cycle through the display options (built-in, external, both).

For a Permanent Change

Change the settings in the Lid and Display Utility .

1. From the Start menu, click Programs, HP Utility, Lid and Display Utility.

–or–

Click the notebook-computer icon on the Windows taskbar.

2. Click LCD for the built-in display, CRT for the external display, or BOTH. (Click Show Dialog for the full options of the Lid and Display Utility.) Click EXIT when done.

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To connect a parallel device

The parallel port uses a standard 25-pin connector, most commonly used for connecting a printer.

1. From the Start menu, shut down (or suspend) the OmniBook.

2. Plug the connector of the printer cable into the parallel port connector on the rear side of the Multimedia expansion slice. Tighten both the screws to secure the connection. To connect the cable to the printer, see the manual included with

the printer.

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

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

You can set up the parallel port on the “I/O Device Configuration” screen of the

Setup utility.

Important

Turn on the printer power before turning on the OmniBook. Before disconnecting the printer, turn off the printer power and then turn off the OmniBook.

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To connect a serial device

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

1. From the Start menu, shut down (or suspend) the OmniBook.

2. Connect the serial cable to the serial port on the rear of the multimedia expansion slice.

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To connect an external keyboard

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

1. From the Start menu, shut down (or suspend) the OmniBook.

2. Plug the connector of the external keyboard or numeric keypad into the keyboard connector on the rear of the multimedia expansion slice.

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

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To connect a mouse

You can connect a mouse having a PS/2 interface to the mouse connector on the multimedia expansion slice. When a mouse is connected, the touch pad is disabled. A PS/2 keyboard and mouse with Y-adapter is not supported.

1. From the Start menu, shut down (or suspend) the OmniBook.

2. Plug the connector of the mouse into the mouse connector on the rear of the multimedia expansion slice.

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

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

To connect Universal Serial Bus devices

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) provides a bi-directional serial interface for adding peripheral devices such as game controllers, serial and parallel ports, and scanners to a single bus. The OmniBook and the multimedia expansion slice both have a USB connector. If the multimedia expansion slice is connected to the computer, two USB connectors can be used simultaneously.

1. From the Start menu, shut down (or suspend) the OmniBook. (Some USB devices do not require this step if they can be “hot docked”.)

2. On the OmniBook, open the rubber cover of the USB port.

3. Connect the USB equipment to the USB port on the computer or on the multimedia expansion slice.

4. Press the power button to turn on the OmniBook. Windows 95 automatically recognizes the USB device. Some USB devices can be connected to the OmniBook in series with other USB devices—a “daisy-chain” connection.

USB connector on multimedia expansion slice

USB connector on OmniBook

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

Note

If you have problems making the USB 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. Both slots are CardBus slots. Only the rear slot supports zoomed video.

1. Hold the PC 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.

PC Card slot 1

PC Card slot 2

3. If the PC Card requires a cable, connect it. For details, see the documentation included with the PC Card.

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To remove a PC Card

Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

CAUTION

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.

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. Flip out the eject button, then push it in.

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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 using Windows 95 (OSR2). For the latest information about compatible cards, visit our website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook and check the Approved Solutions. Or contact Hewlett-Packard (see the Support and Service booklet).

Manufacturer Card Description

3COM XJ-1336 PC Card Modem 3COM 3C589D PC Card 10Mbps LAN 3COM 3C575 PC Card 10/100 CardBus LAN Xircom CEM56 10/100 Combo 56K PC Card Modem + 10/100 LAN Xircom CE3 PC Card 10/100 Ethernet LAN Xircom CM56 56K PC Card Modem

To connect audio devices

You can plug in a stereo input source, (such as a CD player), an external microphone, external speakers, or headphones. In addition, there is a built-in microphone near the touch pad (to the right and below).

1. From the Start menu, shut down (or suspend) the OmniBook.

2. Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port on the computer or on the expansion slice (see picture below).

3. Push in and then pull out the speakers built into the sides of the multimedia expansion slice.

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

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Making Connections

Connecting External Devices

Audio output jack (multimedia expansion slice)

Note

Audio output jack

(back of computer)

Pop-out speaker (on slice)

Microphone input jack (multimedia expansion slice)

When you plug a device into the microphone jack, the built-in microphone automatically turns off. When you plug a device into the audio output jack, the built-in speakers automatically turn off.

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Connecting External Devices

To make an infrared connection

The infrared (IR) port is on the back panel of the OmniBook. 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 drivers and enable IR in the Setup utility (Advanced menu, I/O Device Configuration, Serial Port B).

Infrared port

• 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 (3 feet) apart, with no obstructions in between

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Using the Recovery CD

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

This section describes how to

♦ Install drivers and other operating systems. ♦ Recovering OmniBook files, including the factory-installed operating system.

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Using the Recovery CD

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 disk image.

This section describes how to

♦ Find individual audio, video, infrared, and PC Card drivers for the Windows 95

operating system. Each driver has a Readme file with instructions.

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

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Using the Recovery CD

Installing Drivers

Contents of the Recovery CD

Directory Contains

README.TXT text file Instructions for using the RECOVER\

Recovery

CD.

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

the

Support Utilities

BOOTDISK For creating your own copy of a boot disk (like the

disk.)

Support Utility

disk).

FILE.CHK Checksum list (also for FAT32).

OMNIBOOK\

DRIVERS

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

HPUTILS Use this to copy the OmniBook Notes and Support files to the \OmniBook

directory on your hard drive.

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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Using the Recovery CD

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 are located

• On the Recovery CD under \OmniBook\Drivers.

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

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

contains the latest updates of software drivers.

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

Before you start, gather the equipment you’ll need—the OmniBook, its ac adapter, the expansion slice, and the Recovery CD.

1. Connect the multimedia slice to the OmniBook (see page 4-4 for instructions).

2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

3. Install the operating system.

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

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Using the Recovery CD

Recovering OmniBook Files

This section describes how to

♦ Install the Windows 95 operating system (factory-installation). ♦ Update the OmniBook BIOS.

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.

To install the Windows 95 operating system, you’ll need the Recovery CD.

1. Connect the OmniBook to the multimedia expansion slice.

2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook.

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

4. Make sure the CD-ROM drive is first in the boot order in the Setup utility, Main menu, Boot Options.

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. The process continues automatically.

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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Using the Recovery CD

Recovering OmniBook Files

To update the OmniBook BIOS

Hewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to enhance the capabilities of the OmniBook. Updates will be available from HP Electronic Support Services.

Caution

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

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 power button.

6. When prompted, press C. This starts a process that takes approximately 1 minute.

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

Do not interrupt the update process.

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Troubleshooting

If you run into problems with your OmniBook, you can use the suggestions in this chapter for getting back on track.

If you have questions that this manual doesn’t answer, you can

• Look at the online Help for Windows and other applications.

• Find technical information about the OmniBook on the Internet—visit the

Support website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook.

• See other books about Windows, MS-DOS, and other applications. Check your local library or bookstore.

• Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard—see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library.

To get information about system resources (interrupts, addresses, and memory), see “Software System Resources” on page 7-4.

Note

If your OmniBook needs repair, first back up your data onto external media, if possible. The repair of an HP OmniBook Sojourn involves a computer exchange, so the information on your hard drive will be lost. You will not receive the return of your original computer or its hard disk drive. The returned unit will have the operating system loaded on the hard drive and be ready for you to re-load your applications and data files. See the Support and Service booklet for more information.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

If your OmniBook has a problem, find the symptom below that matches your situation. Try the suggestions one at a time.

Accessory Problems

If a multimedia expansion slice port isn’t working

• Check the connection between the device and the expansion slice.

• Check the connection between the OmniBook and the expansion slice.

If you can’t boot from a CD in the CD-ROM drive

• Press ESC during the boot process, then choose the CD-ROM drive as the boot device (a temporary change). See the next suggestion for a permanent change.

• Check the boot order in the Setup utility (Boot Options, Main menu). The CD-ROM must come first.

• Make sure you are using the CD-ROM drive in the multimedia expansion slice. You cannot boot from an external CD-ROM drive.

• Check that the CD is bootable.

• Reset the OmniBook.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

Audio Problems

The HP OmniBook Sojourn is the state of the art in small size and portability. This limits certain audio components, which limits the audio fidelity of the system.

If sounds aren’t audible

• Check that the volume is not muted.

• Check the settings in the Setup utility—from the System Devices menu, check

that Audio is enabled.

• Check for sound resource conflicts in the Setup utility or Windows Device Manager.

If sound doesn’t record

• Check the playback or recording sound levels.

• Check settings in the Setup utility—from the System Devices menu, check that

Audio is enabled.

Display Problems

If the OmniBook is on, but the screen is blank

• Press the space bar to see if the computer is in Standby mode.

• Press Fn+F9 to increase the display brightness.

If the screen is difficult to read

• Check whether the display resolution is set to its default setting, 800 × 600 (SVGA). Check this in Start, Settings, Control Panel, Display, Settings.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

Floppy Disk Drive Problems

If the OmniBook’s floppy disk drive doesn’t work

• Check the connection between the OmniBook and the expansion slice.

• Check settings in the Setup utility —from the System Devices menu, check

FDD Controller.

• If trying to boot from a floppy disk, check the boot order in the Setup utility (Boot menu). The default setting is A: then C:.

Hard Disk Drive Problems

If the OmniBook’s hard disk drive doesn’t spin

• Check the power source.

If the hard disk drive makes buzzing or whining noise

• Back up the drive immediately.

If files are corrupted

• First, back up the files on the drive.

• Run a virus scan program.

• Boot to DOS and run CHKDSK to look for problems, then run CHKDSK /f to fix.

• Run Scandisk surface scan to check the platter.

• Use the Recovery CD to recover files that are corrupted.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

Keyboard, Mouse, and Touch Pad Problems

If the pointer is difficult to control

• Adjust the pointer settings using Control Panel, Mouse.

If the touch pad doesn’t work

• Make sure you don’t have an external mouse connected to the expansion slice.

• If you just disconnected an external mouse, try exiting and restarting Windows

to make the OmniBook touch pad active again.

• From the Start menu, suspend the OmniBook, then turn it on again without moving the pointer.

• Reset the OmniBook.

If a PS/2 keyboard and mouse with Y-adapter don’t work

• This configuration is not supported.

If you have problems with the touch pad response

• Check the settings in Control Panel, Mouse.

If the keys do not type the characters marked on them (wrong keyboard layout selected)

• To change the setting in Windows 95, select Control Panel, Keyboard, Language tab, Properties, Keyboard Layout. Change the selection in the field.

• To effect the change in DOS, you must edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. To select the British keyboard layout, un-comment (remove the REM commands) from the lines that activate the British keyboard. To select the United States 101 keyboard layout, delete the command lines that activate the British keyboard.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

Infrared Problems

If you have problems with infrared communications

• Make sure the infrared light path is not blocked.

• Check settings in the Setup utility—from the System Devices menu, check that

Serial Port B (the infrared port) is enabled.

• For infrared communications, an infrared driver must be installed and the Setup utility setting must be enabled. For details, refer to the drivers’ Readme files located in \OmniBook\drivers\Win95.

• Check that only one application is using the infrared port (Serial Port B).

• If you have a Standard IR and Fast IR machine communicating with each other,

make sure that they are set to the highest common speed (115200 BPS).

• Remove any PC Cards. An IRQ conflict is possible if PC Cards are plugged in.

If an infrared printer doesn’t print

• In Windows Help, use the Print Troubleshooter.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

Memory Problems

If a message says you are out of memory

• In Windows Help, use the memory troubleshooter.

• If you are having memory problems running MS-DOS programs, in Windows

Help use the MS-DOS troubleshooter.

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems

If the OmniBook doesn’t recognize a PC Card

• Remove and reinsert the PC Card.

• If the card requires an IRQ, check that there is one available. Look in Windows

Device Manager.

• If infrared is enabled, try disabling it.

• Check the OmniBook website for information about supported PC Cards.

• Try the card in another computer.

If a PC card stops communicating properly

• It may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off. Exit and restart the application.

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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

Performance Problems

If the OmniBook gets warm

• It is normal for the computer to get warm.

• DOS games and other programs that have heavy CPU usage can raise the

temperature.

If the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly

• This may be normal Windows 95 behavior (background processing can affect response time).

• If the hard disk has spun down to conserve power, it can take several seconds to spin up. Run PowerPanel (or use the Setup utility if PowerPanel is not running) and increase the hard disk time-out.

• Certain background operations (such as virus scans) can affect performance

while they’re running.

• Some file browsers may be unresponsive while they’re processing a graphic image or waiting for broken network connections to time out.

• Check the amount of available free disk space.

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HP OMNIBOOK SOJOURN USER GUIDE

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Frequently Asked Questions

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