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... proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under Control Panel, Power Options. Note that Fn+12 (HP Hibernate mode) works if you HP's recommended power options under Windows 2000. Alarms Advanced On battery power: Critical battery alarm, power mode: Taskbar Battery icon: Standby time-out...
... proper Hibernate operation at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under Control Panel, Power Options. Note that Fn+12 (HP Hibernate mode) works if you HP's recommended power options under Windows 2000. Alarms Advanced On battery power: Critical battery alarm, power mode: Taskbar Battery icon: Standby time-out...
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...battery) before removing it . Failure to Windows 95 and NT) This feature is installed. Enabling Infrared Connections (New to stop the device. Infrared communications now work automatically, once you can then insert another plug- Use the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon on settings and status. Then restart the HP Notebook PC... and other enhanced behavior under Infrared. This will not be fully implemented. in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Without this applet, the Undock Password Security will automatically install the infrared drivers when...
...battery) before removing it . Failure to Windows 95 and NT) This feature is installed. Enabling Infrared Connections (New to stop the device. Infrared communications now work automatically, once you can then insert another plug- Use the Unplug Or Eject Hardware icon on settings and status. Then restart the HP Notebook PC... and other enhanced behavior under Infrared. This will not be fully implemented. in your OmniBook model at www.hp.com/omnibook/support). Without this applet, the Undock Password Security will automatically install the infrared drivers when...
HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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...(Windows 95/98/NT) Changing Smart CPU Mode Using an IDE Drive in a Docking System Recalibrating the Battery Gauge Windows 95/98 Energy Star Feature for Display Timeout Using the Floppy Drive while Docked (Windows 98 Only... F1477A Docking System Windows NT Restoring Operation under Windows NT Suspend Mode and the F1477A Docking System Using PC Cards Installing VirusScan and Card Executive Reinstalling Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4.0 Matching the Keyboard and Driver...Using VirusScan with a Network Connection Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook Physical Care General Use Sources of Information
...(Windows 95/98/NT) Changing Smart CPU Mode Using an IDE Drive in a Docking System Recalibrating the Battery Gauge Windows 95/98 Energy Star Feature for Display Timeout Using the Floppy Drive while Docked (Windows 98 Only... F1477A Docking System Windows NT Restoring Operation under Windows NT Suspend Mode and the F1477A Docking System Using PC Cards Installing VirusScan and Card Executive Reinstalling Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4.0 Matching the Keyboard and Driver...Using VirusScan with a Network Connection Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook Physical Care General Use Sources of Information
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... applications you make changes. The computer uses less power when the processor runs at boot, run at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). The processor automatically switches to high speed when the ac adapter is susceptible to the lower speed...aware, audio and video applications, and applications using PC Cards and I/O devices such as you have problems with Speed Step Technology Certain new OmniBook products contain high-speed Pentium III processors that reside on the hard drive, not on battery power. An open , and they update the ...
... applications you make changes. The computer uses less power when the processor runs at boot, run at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). The processor automatically switches to high speed when the ac adapter is susceptible to the lower speed...aware, audio and video applications, and applications using PC Cards and I/O devices such as you have problems with Speed Step Technology Certain new OmniBook products contain high-speed Pentium III processors that reside on the hard drive, not on battery power. An open , and they update the ...
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...OmniBook docks or boots. Windows 95/98 Energy Star Feature for certain applications while running on battery...Setup. Recalibrating the Battery Gauge If your battery operating time has ... to recalibrate the battery gauge. If your...battery power, try disabling Smart CPU Mode in most situations. If the drive A icon is initially enabled in a docking system PC... device bay, you may not be recognized, the drive must first use Device Manager to recalibrate the battery gauge: 1. Smart CPU Mode is missing, either dock the OmniBook again with the floppy drive attached, or reboot the OmniBook...
...OmniBook docks or boots. Windows 95/98 Energy Star Feature for certain applications while running on battery...Setup. Recalibrating the Battery Gauge If your battery operating time has ... to recalibrate the battery gauge. If your...battery power, try disabling Smart CPU Mode in most situations. If the drive A icon is initially enabled in a docking system PC... device bay, you may not be recognized, the drive must first use Device Manager to recalibrate the battery gauge: 1. Smart CPU Mode is missing, either dock the OmniBook again with the floppy drive attached, or reboot the OmniBook...
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...such as those for Max Performance, the computer may not turn off as expected, causing the battery to run down completely. Use these steps to install support for Max Power Savings in VirusScan. For an OmniBook that doesn't come with an LS-120 drive installed, then later install a CD-ROM or ...DVD drive using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. Using an LS-120 Drive (Windows 95 Only) If you try connecting...
...such as those for Max Performance, the computer may not turn off as expected, causing the battery to run down completely. Use these steps to install support for Max Power Savings in VirusScan. For an OmniBook that doesn't come with an LS-120 drive installed, then later install a CD-ROM or ...DVD drive using the HP F1653B DVD accessory. Using an LS-120 Drive (Windows 95 Only) If you try connecting...
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...is actually installed. To prevent this from hibernating when battery power is usually available. Using multiple PC Cards configured with a French OS defaults to this occurs, configure the PC Cards manually when more than the standard keyboard for your OmniBook has a keyboard other cards may get an error ...2. From the Start menu, click Run. 3. Using PC Cards Use of what keyboard is installed by default in the BIOS Setup. It is installed on AC disabled in the original OmniBook software. If APM is located on the OmniBook. 2. When installing an ATA disk, run \NT4_SP5...
...is actually installed. To prevent this from hibernating when battery power is usually available. Using multiple PC Cards configured with a French OS defaults to this occurs, configure the PC Cards manually when more than the standard keyboard for your OmniBook has a keyboard other cards may get an error ...2. From the Start menu, click Run. 3. Using PC Cards Use of what keyboard is installed by default in the BIOS Setup. It is installed on AC disabled in the original OmniBook software. If APM is located on the OmniBook. 2. When installing an ATA disk, run \NT4_SP5...
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...CD, click Cancel and type c:\tour to Hibernate mode and save the data. To mute the output from this HP battery driver from the HP Customer Care website, www.hp.com/go/support. This driver enables the computer to automatically switch to start the tour. In Device Manager, ...error message during playback on the built-in a docking system uses the Aux B audio channel for audio output. Protecting Your Data While Suspended HP provides a battery driver that protects your unsaved data from suspend, check for a new video driver. * If DVD output is active. Fixing Video Problems If ...
...CD, click Cancel and type c:\tour to Hibernate mode and save the data. To mute the output from this HP battery driver from the HP Customer Care website, www.hp.com/go/support. This driver enables the computer to automatically switch to start the tour. In Device Manager, ...error message during playback on the built-in a docking system uses the Aux B audio channel for audio output. Protecting Your Data While Suspended HP provides a battery driver that protects your unsaved data from suspend, check for a new video driver. * If DVD output is active. Fixing Video Problems If ...
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... Take precautions against bumps and jolts. - General Use * Set the brightness of your display to the lowest comfortable level. See your OmniBook manual for Using Your HP OmniBook The following are not infallible, and can be damaged by the display. * Do not use , as well as how to prevent ...a carrying case or other enclosed space. * Do not pick up your disk using a logon that will help prolong your battery charge. * Back up or carry the HP OmniBook by inappropriate handling and operation. This turns off the hard drive. Check your work regularly. End of data or damage to...
... Take precautions against bumps and jolts. - General Use * Set the brightness of your display to the lowest comfortable level. See your OmniBook manual for Using Your HP OmniBook The following are not infallible, and can be damaged by the display. * Do not use , as well as how to prevent ...a carrying case or other enclosed space. * Do not pick up your disk using a logon that will help prolong your battery charge. * Back up or carry the HP OmniBook by inappropriate handling and operation. This turns off the hard drive. Check your work regularly. End of data or damage to...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...Your HP OmniBook Computer 46 Taking Care of Your OmniBook 48 Managing Battery Power 49 How Power is Managed 50 Monitoring Battery Power 51 To install APM for Windows NT 4.0 51 To check the battery status 52 To respond to a low-battery warning 53 To recharge a battery 53 To replace the battery 55 Conserving Battery ...mouse 70 To connect USB devices 70 To connect audio devices 71 To make an infrared connection 72 Using PC Cards ...74 To insert and remove a PC Card 74 To find tested PC Cards 75 To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0 75 Using Docking Products 76 To install a ...
...Your HP OmniBook Computer 46 Taking Care of Your OmniBook 48 Managing Battery Power 49 How Power is Managed 50 Monitoring Battery Power 51 To install APM for Windows NT 4.0 51 To check the battery status 52 To respond to a low-battery warning 53 To recharge a battery 53 To replace the battery 55 Conserving Battery ...mouse 70 To connect USB devices 70 To connect audio devices 71 To make an infrared connection 72 Using PC Cards ...74 To insert and remove a PC Card 74 To find tested PC Cards 75 To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0 75 Using Docking Products 76 To install a ...
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...Problems 101 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Infrared Problems 103 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 104 Memory Problems 106 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 107 Performance Problems 108 Power and Battery Problems 109 Printing Problems 111 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 112 Startup Problems 113 Testing the Operation 115...116 Recovering Software 117 To recover the factory installation of Windows 118 To create a Support Utility Disk 119 To update the OmniBook BIOS 120 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 120 Support and Service...121 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 122 Reference Guide 7
...Problems 101 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Infrared Problems 103 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 104 Memory Problems 106 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 107 Performance Problems 108 Power and Battery Problems 109 Printing Problems 111 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 112 Startup Problems 113 Testing the Operation 115...116 Recovering Software 117 To recover the factory installation of Windows 118 To create a Support Utility Disk 119 To update the OmniBook BIOS 120 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 120 Support and Service...121 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 122 Reference Guide 7
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Support Assistance 122 Electronic Support Services 122 Repair Assistance 123 Customer Support Centers 123 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 125 Specifications and Regulatory Information 127 Hardware Specifications 128 Software System Resources 131 Safety Information...134 Power Cords...134 Ergonomics ...135 Battery Safety ...135 LED Safety ...136 Regulatory Information 137 U.S.A...137 Canada ...138 Japan ...138 International...139 Index ...141 8 Reference Guide
Support Assistance 122 Electronic Support Services 122 Repair Assistance 123 Customer Support Centers 123 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 125 Specifications and Regulatory Information 127 Hardware Specifications 128 Software System Resources 131 Safety Information...134 Power Cords...134 Ergonomics ...135 Battery Safety ...135 LED Safety ...136 Regulatory Information 137 U.S.A...137 Canada ...138 Japan ...138 International...139 Index ...141 8 Reference Guide
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...HP OmniBook 900 represents a category of HP notebook computers for highly mobile professionals who want a notebook PC with the performance and expansion for everyday use, as well as the portability to take it everywhere. Includes Windows recovery and operating system drivers. • Microsoft Windows manual. Included in the OmniBook box • HP OmniBook... 900. • External module bay. • Floppy disk drive. • AC adapter and power cord. • Lithium-ion battery. • The OmniBook User's Handbook. • Quick...
...HP OmniBook 900 represents a category of HP notebook computers for highly mobile professionals who want a notebook PC with the performance and expansion for everyday use, as well as the portability to take it everywhere. Includes Windows recovery and operating system drivers. • Microsoft Windows manual. Included in the OmniBook box • HP OmniBook... 900. • External module bay. • Floppy disk drive. • AC adapter and power cord. • Lithium-ion battery. • The OmniBook User's Handbook. • Quick...
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As new accessories become available, you'll find them listed here. At the time of this printing, HP offers a variety of docking solutions, plug-in modules, and other accessories, including the following: • Docking system and monitor ... Second hard disk drive. • Lithium-ion battery. • External battery charger. • PC Cards. • Smart Card security system. • Auto / airline adapter. • AC adapter. 12 Reference Guide Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory To buy OmniBook accessories Buy OmniBook accessories online! For the latest accessories and options,...
As new accessories become available, you'll find them listed here. At the time of this printing, HP offers a variety of docking solutions, plug-in modules, and other accessories, including the following: • Docking system and monitor ... Second hard disk drive. • Lithium-ion battery. • External battery charger. • PC Cards. • Smart Card security system. • Auto / airline adapter. • AC adapter. 12 Reference Guide Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory To buy OmniBook accessories Buy OmniBook accessories online! For the latest accessories and options,...
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... mouse port (supports Y adapter). 13. Audio connectors (left to right): line-in, microphone-in speaker. (Use headphones for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook and another computer or a printer with an infrared port. Hard disk drive. 17. Windows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communication. You must install infrared ...15. Power status lights (left to right): power state, drive activity, charging status. 18. Use this port for stereo sound.) 19. Lithium ion battery. 14 Reference Guide System-off button. 14. Infrared port. Built-in , headphones-out. 16.
... mouse port (supports Y adapter). 13. Audio connectors (left to right): line-in, microphone-in speaker. (Use headphones for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook and another computer or a printer with an infrared port. Hard disk drive. 17. Windows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communication. You must install infrared ...15. Power status lights (left to right): power state, drive activity, charging status. 18. Use this port for stereo sound.) 19. Lithium ion battery. 14 Reference Guide System-off button. 14. Infrared port. Built-in , headphones-out. 16.
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... OmniBook battery (see the Quick Start sheet or "To replace the battery" on the OmniBook, and go through the Windows setup program. The OmniBook battery starts charging. CAUTION To set up the OmniBook for the first time, you set up the OmniBook and Windows Use only the HP adapter shipped with the OmniBook (or other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook...
... OmniBook battery (see the Quick Start sheet or "To replace the battery" on the OmniBook, and go through the Windows setup program. The OmniBook battery starts charging. CAUTION To set up the OmniBook for the first time, you set up the OmniBook and Windows Use only the HP adapter shipped with the OmniBook (or other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook...
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...8226; Green light. The ac adapter is connected and battery is accessing the floppy disk drive. 22 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook and the external module bay. 1. OmniBook is not installed. 4. The ac adapter is not ...connected or the battery is on the front of the OmniBook To check power status and ...
...8226; Green light. The ac adapter is connected and battery is accessing the floppy disk drive. 22 Reference Guide Operating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook and the external module bay. 1. OmniBook is not installed. 4. The ac adapter is not ...connected or the battery is on the front of the OmniBook To check power status and ...
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...Fn+F5). • Avoid using ac power and have no external monitor attached, change to suspend or standby when the OmniBook is not in the OmniBook display. • Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F1). If you use . If you are...; When working at your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting, so that prevents the OmniBook from changing to increase the brightness. Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Display Using the OmniBook Display To adjust the display brightness The OmniBook uses special key combinations, called...
...Fn+F5). • Avoid using ac power and have no external monitor attached, change to suspend or standby when the OmniBook is not in the OmniBook display. • Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting (Fn+F1). If you use . If you are...; When working at your battery operating time, set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting, so that prevents the OmniBook from changing to increase the brightness. Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Display Using the OmniBook Display To adjust the display brightness The OmniBook uses special key combinations, called...
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...If you start recharging the battery or insert a fresh battery. If not, see "To install APM for Windows NT 4.0" on the battery show the remaining battery charge. • Built-in warnings are displayed for a Power icon in a PC RAM card is installed. The OmniBook provides several safeguards so ...you 're using software that controls battery charging and power drain. Data on any...
...If you start recharging the battery or insert a fresh battery. If not, see "To install APM for Windows NT 4.0" on the battery show the remaining battery charge. • Built-in warnings are displayed for a Power icon in a PC RAM card is installed. The OmniBook provides several safeguards so ...you 're using software that controls battery charging and power drain. Data on any...
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... is a permanent, internal backup battery, which recharges whenever the OmniBook is on or connected to the OmniBook: • Improved battery life under Windows NT 4.0. • PC Card power management. • Convenient user control and monitoring of power settings and status. 1. To install APM for Windows NT 4.0 If a Power icon (battery or power plug) is present in...
... is a permanent, internal backup battery, which recharges whenever the OmniBook is on or connected to the OmniBook: • Improved battery life under Windows NT 4.0. • PC Card power management. • Convenient user control and monitoring of power settings and status. 1. To install APM for Windows NT 4.0 If a Power icon (battery or power plug) is present in...