HP OMNIBOOK SOJOURN USER GUIDE

HP OmniBook Sojourn

User’s Guide

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

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

Proceeding with configuration signifies your acceptance of the License Terms. Unless otherwise stated below, this HP Software Product License Agreement shall

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The following License Terms govern the use of the software: Use. Customer may use the software on any one computer. Customer may not

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Edition History

Edition 1 ........................................... 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

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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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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:

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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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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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