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For complete information about operating the OmniBook, consult the OmniBook Reference Guide and the online User's Handbook. Secondary battery CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Zip drive 1-6 Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules The OmniBook Plug-in Modules User's Guide describes OmniBook plug-in accessory modules and shows you how to ♦ Replace a plug-in module in the OmniBook. ♦ Use the floppy disk drive. ♦ Use the CD-ROM drive. ♦ Use the Zip drive. ♦ Use the secondary battery. This manual explains how to install and use them.
For complete information about operating the OmniBook, consult the OmniBook Reference Guide and the online User's Handbook. Secondary battery CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Zip drive 1-6 Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules The OmniBook Plug-in Modules User's Guide describes OmniBook plug-in accessory modules and shows you how to ♦ Replace a plug-in module in the OmniBook. ♦ Use the floppy disk drive. ♦ Use the CD-ROM drive. ♦ Use the Zip drive. ♦ Use the secondary battery. This manual explains how to install and use them.
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... you have questions that this manual doesn't answer, you can • If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in the troubleshooting section of this manual, the OmniBook Reference Guide, and the online User's Handbook. • Check with your computer system administrator, if you have one. • Contact your dealer...
... you have questions that this manual doesn't answer, you can • If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in the troubleshooting section of this manual, the OmniBook Reference Guide, and the online User's Handbook. • Check with your computer system administrator, if you have one. • Contact your dealer...
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...If a floppy drive doesn't work properly, find the symptom below that matches your situation. See the OmniBook Reference Guide for instructions on running the BIOS Setup utility. If the OmniBook doesn't boot successfully from the floppy disk drive • Check the floppy drive cable connection. ...Plug-In Accessories Solving Problems with Plug-In Accessories If your OmniBook accessory doesn't seem to see that the floppy disk drive configuration is correct in the BIOS Setup utility. See the OmniBook Reference Guide for instructions on running the BIOS Setup utility. • Check...
...If a floppy drive doesn't work properly, find the symptom below that matches your situation. See the OmniBook Reference Guide for instructions on running the BIOS Setup utility. If the OmniBook doesn't boot successfully from the floppy disk drive • Check the floppy drive cable connection. ...Plug-In Accessories Solving Problems with Plug-In Accessories If your OmniBook accessory doesn't seem to see that the floppy disk drive configuration is correct in the BIOS Setup utility. See the OmniBook Reference Guide for instructions on running the BIOS Setup utility. • Check...
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...OmniBook Reference Guide for instructions on with Plug-In Accessories Zip drive problems If a Zip drive doesn't work • Remove and reinsert the Zip disk. • Remove and insert the Zip drive again. • Restart the OmniBook. CD-ROM drive problems If the CD-ROM drive stops responding • Restart the OmniBook...CD-ROM drive • Check that the CD is bootable. • Remove and insert the CD-ROM drive again. • Restart the OmniBook. • Run the BIOS Setup utility to make sure that the CD-ROM drive is the first boot device. Troubleshooting Solving Problems with ...
...OmniBook Reference Guide for instructions on with Plug-In Accessories Zip drive problems If a Zip drive doesn't work • Remove and reinsert the Zip disk. • Remove and insert the Zip drive again. • Restart the OmniBook. CD-ROM drive problems If the CD-ROM drive stops responding • Restart the OmniBook...CD-ROM drive • Check that the CD is bootable. • Remove and insert the CD-ROM drive again. • Restart the OmniBook. • Run the BIOS Setup utility to make sure that the CD-ROM drive is the first boot device. Troubleshooting Solving Problems with ...
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See the OmniBook's Reference Guide for Fn. When you can use both the built-in the port replicator. Make sure External Fn ... the keystrokes CTRL+ALT for a complete description of the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. Press to the keyboard port. 2. If necessary, you see the following message, press F2 to reboot. 2. Attach the keyboard cable to... Making Connections To connect an external keyboard You can press CTRL+ALT+DEL to enter Setup. Dock the OmniBook in OmniBook keyboard and external keyboard while docked. 1.
See the OmniBook's Reference Guide for Fn. When you can use both the built-in the port replicator. Make sure External Fn ... the keystrokes CTRL+ALT for a complete description of the BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. Press to the keyboard port. 2. If necessary, you see the following message, press F2 to reboot. 2. Attach the keyboard cable to... Making Connections To connect an external keyboard You can press CTRL+ALT+DEL to enter Setup. Dock the OmniBook in OmniBook keyboard and external keyboard while docked. 1.
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...printed OmniBook Reference Guide The printed manual provides complete instructions about HP mobile-computing products. The HP Web site address is : (800) 333-1917 (inside U.S. The Technical Support telephone number for your OmniBook and port replicator. The HP First telephone number is http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook .... and Canada). 1-24 Technical Support If you'd like to talk to a trained HP representative, you will speak directly to a ...
...printed OmniBook Reference Guide The printed manual provides complete instructions about HP mobile-computing products. The HP Web site address is : (800) 333-1917 (inside U.S. The Technical Support telephone number for your OmniBook and port replicator. The HP First telephone number is http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook .... and Canada). 1-24 Technical Support If you'd like to talk to a trained HP representative, you will speak directly to a ...
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...://www.hp.com/go/omnibook (http://www2.hp.com/go/omnibook, European mirror) Corporate Evaluator's Guide The provides information about OmniBook products include the following: Source Online User's Handbook Online OmniBook Notes Address or Number This introduces the OmniBook and shows you run into trouble. HP Bulletin Board Service* See the Support and Service booklet for telephone numbers. This Reference Guide...
...://www.hp.com/go/omnibook (http://www2.hp.com/go/omnibook, European mirror) Corporate Evaluator's Guide The provides information about OmniBook products include the following: Source Online User's Handbook Online OmniBook Notes Address or Number This introduces the OmniBook and shows you run into trouble. HP Bulletin Board Service* See the Support and Service booklet for telephone numbers. This Reference Guide...
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Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Included in the OmniBook 3000 box • HP OmniBook 3000. • AC adapter (HP F1377A) and power cord. • Floppy disk drive cable (HP F1380A). • Main battery (HP F1382A). • This OmniBook Reference Guide. • Microsoft Windows 95 manual and Certificate of Authenticity. • Support and Service booklet. • Quick Start sheet. • List of optional OmniBook accessories. • OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows 95 recovery, operating system drivers, and online User's Handbook. • Windows 95 Companion CD. 1-4
Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Included in the OmniBook 3000 box • HP OmniBook 3000. • AC adapter (HP F1377A) and power cord. • Floppy disk drive cable (HP F1380A). • Main battery (HP F1382A). • This OmniBook Reference Guide. • Microsoft Windows 95 manual and Certificate of Authenticity. • Support and Service booklet. • Quick Start sheet. • List of optional OmniBook accessories. • OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows 95 recovery, operating system drivers, and online User's Handbook. • Windows 95 Companion CD. 1-4
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HP OmniBook 3000 User's Handbook This handbook describes how to use the OmniBook with a manual. It contains installation information and some operating hints. Refer also to your OmniBook. You can add electronic bookmarks for Windows applications provides information about those applications. For more information... after the online manual was completed. You can obtain a backup copy of the OmniBook Reference Guide (which is also available on the Internet at http://www.hp.com/go /omnibook. For information about Windows for the operating system. Using This Online Handbook This online...
HP OmniBook 3000 User's Handbook This handbook describes how to use the OmniBook with a manual. It contains installation information and some operating hints. Refer also to your OmniBook. You can add electronic bookmarks for Windows applications provides information about those applications. For more information... after the online manual was completed. You can obtain a backup copy of the OmniBook Reference Guide (which is also available on the Internet at http://www.hp.com/go /omnibook. For information about Windows for the operating system. Using This Online Handbook This online...
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...ports should be no obstructions in between the OmniBook and other IR-equipped devices such as printers and other IR port in as straight a line as possible. Note By default, the IR port is on the back panel. Refer to the Reference Guide and the drivers' Readme files for more ...than 1 meter apart, with no more information. • Line up the OmniBook's IR port and the other OmniBooks. It provides wireless, serial communication between . Using the Infrared Port ...
...ports should be no obstructions in between the OmniBook and other IR-equipped devices such as printers and other IR port in as straight a line as possible. Note By default, the IR port is on the back panel. Refer to the Reference Guide and the drivers' Readme files for more ...than 1 meter apart, with no more information. • Line up the OmniBook's IR port and the other OmniBooks. It provides wireless, serial communication between . Using the Infrared Port ...
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... Determine when the password will be prompted to return your proof-of the screen. (The TouchPad does not work in the Reference Guide that came with your OmniBook. To clear a password • Follow the above instructions. When prompted to set or change , or delete password protection for ...this OmniBook, you must use the computer until you will need your OmniBook computer to select Enabled or Disabled for repair. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. You cannot ...
... Determine when the password will be prompted to return your proof-of the screen. (The TouchPad does not work in the Reference Guide that came with your OmniBook. To clear a password • Follow the above instructions. When prompted to set or change , or delete password protection for ...this OmniBook, you must use the computer until you will need your OmniBook computer to select Enabled or Disabled for repair. Press F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. You cannot ...
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Slide the new battery into the OmniBook. Backup battery. To increase the time you can install a secondary battery in the plug-in module bay. Slide the safety latch back to the printed Reference Guide, also available on battery power, you plug the ac adapter into the empty bay. ...of the arrow 2. 4. It maintains certain internal settings, such as the clock. Refer to its original, locked position (in the direction of the battery compartment (arrow 3). 5. 3. On the underside of the OmniBook, slide the safety latch in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the release...
Slide the new battery into the OmniBook. Backup battery. To increase the time you can install a secondary battery in the plug-in module bay. Slide the safety latch back to the printed Reference Guide, also available on battery power, you plug the ac adapter into the empty bay. ...of the arrow 2. 4. It maintains certain internal settings, such as the clock. Refer to its original, locked position (in the direction of the battery compartment (arrow 3). 5. 3. On the underside of the OmniBook, slide the safety latch in the direction of arrow 1, then slide the release...
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... settings for several hours or more: press the blue power button for about 1 second, or click Start menu, Suspend. • Put the OmniBook in the display. 2. Active keys are described along the bottom of the display to save power. There are not using it for several hours ... and conservation. 1. In this section you are four different time-outs, inducing different levels of inactivity. (This program is described fully in the Reference Guide that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a modem or network card-remove it when you're not using it . • If you ...
... settings for several hours or more: press the blue power button for about 1 second, or click Start menu, Suspend. • Put the OmniBook in the display. 2. Active keys are described along the bottom of the display to save power. There are not using it for several hours ... and conservation. 1. In this section you are four different time-outs, inducing different levels of inactivity. (This program is described fully in the Reference Guide that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a modem or network card-remove it when you're not using it . • If you ...
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You can • See the printed OmniBook Reference Guide. Troubleshooting If you run into the following categories: • Printing problems. • Memory problems. • TouchPad and mouse problems. • File, drive, and PC Card problems. • Serial and infrared communications problems. • ...Information If you can obtain a backup copy of this guide from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook). • Check OmniBook Notes for the most current troubleshooting suggestions (Start, Programs, OmniBook Library, OmniBook Notes). • Look at the online Help for ...
You can • See the printed OmniBook Reference Guide. Troubleshooting If you run into the following categories: • Printing problems. • Memory problems. • TouchPad and mouse problems. • File, drive, and PC Card problems. • Serial and infrared communications problems. • ...Information If you can obtain a backup copy of this guide from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook). • Check OmniBook Notes for the most current troubleshooting suggestions (Start, Programs, OmniBook Library, OmniBook Notes). • Look at the online Help for ...
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...TouchPad and Mouse Problems If the pointer is on. If a serial printer doesn't print • Check that the printer is difficult to the OmniBook. • If you 're having memory problems running . If the left edge of memory To find out how much memory is running MS...that you 're using is a 600-dpi (dots per inch) printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for a 600-dpi HP LaserJet printer, try exiting and restarting Windows to the Reference Guide and the drivers' Readme files. • In Windows Help, use the Print Troubleshooter. • Make sure the infrared light path...
...TouchPad and Mouse Problems If the pointer is on. If a serial printer doesn't print • Check that the printer is difficult to the OmniBook. • If you 're having memory problems running . If the left edge of memory To find out how much memory is running MS...that you 're using is a 600-dpi (dots per inch) printer, try selecting a compatible printer driver for a 600-dpi HP LaserJet printer, try exiting and restarting Windows to the Reference Guide and the drivers' Readme files. • In Windows Help, use the Print Troubleshooter. • Make sure the infrared light path...
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... driver must be installed and a BIOS Setup setting must be enabled. Exit and restart the application. See the Reference Guide and the drivers' Readme files. 50 If the OmniBook stops responding after a period of inactivity if the CD-ROM drive is set properly. • Shut down Windows...inserting the card in a drive • Use Device Manager to check the connector. • Try removing a PC Card from automatically suspending after accessing a serial port • If the OmniBook stops working, try pressing the blue power button to suspend and turn it is present. • Press the...
... driver must be installed and a BIOS Setup setting must be enabled. Exit and restart the application. See the Reference Guide and the drivers' Readme files. 50 If the OmniBook stops responding after a period of inactivity if the CD-ROM drive is set properly. • Shut down Windows...inserting the card in a drive • Use Device Manager to check the connector. • Try removing a PC Card from automatically suspending after accessing a serial port • If the OmniBook stops working, try pressing the blue power button to suspend and turn it is present. • Press the...
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Plug in the OmniBook Reference Guide, which came with turning on and off the OmniBook display by pressing Fn+F5, or you may need a new..., Control Panel, Display, Settings. • Try changing the display resolution to the standard VGA option. If the OmniBook is beeping continuously • Battery power is more than a year or two old, you can use a high-...the playback or recording sound levels, channels, and muting. Pressing Fn+F7 toggles muting on or starting the OmniBook, see the troubleshooting chapter in the ac adapter or insert a secondary battery. 51 Power Problems If you...
Plug in the OmniBook Reference Guide, which came with turning on and off the OmniBook display by pressing Fn+F5, or you may need a new..., Control Panel, Display, Settings. • Try changing the display resolution to the standard VGA option. If the OmniBook is beeping continuously • Battery power is more than a year or two old, you can use a high-...the playback or recording sound levels, channels, and muting. Pressing Fn+F7 toggles muting on or starting the OmniBook, see the troubleshooting chapter in the ac adapter or insert a secondary battery. 51 Power Problems If you...
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If an application stops responding • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then stop the application. • Reset the OmniBook. 53 If the OmniBook stops responding during startup • Avoid moving the pointing device or an external mouse during startup. If you have problems that interfere with turning on or starting the OmniBook, see the troubleshooting chapter in the OmniBook Reference Guide, which came with the OmniBook.
If an application stops responding • Press CTRL+ALT+DEL, then stop the application. • Reset the OmniBook. 53 If the OmniBook stops responding during startup • Avoid moving the pointing device or an external mouse during startup. If you have problems that interfere with turning on or starting the OmniBook, see the troubleshooting chapter in the OmniBook Reference Guide, which came with the OmniBook.
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...port, 9 extra battery, 50 -F- icons (status panel), 20 indicators (status panel), 20 infrared communications, 29 port, 9, 29, 58 setting up, 29 installing PC Cards, 24 instant-on, 42 -K- Kensington lock, 9 keyboard embedded keypad, 19 external, 36, 37 features, 16 keypad, 19 port, 9 status, 20 keyboard... -G- adjusting, 12 external, 34 port, 9 properties, 34 scrolling, 15 troubleshooting, 59 docking, 40 docking port, 9 docking system, 40 documentation Reference Guide, 56 dragging items, 13 drive status, 20 drive A booting from, 45 drive C booting from , 58 status, 20 floppy drive.
...port, 9 extra battery, 50 -F- icons (status panel), 20 indicators (status panel), 20 infrared communications, 29 port, 9, 29, 58 setting up, 29 installing PC Cards, 24 instant-on, 42 -K- Kensington lock, 9 keyboard embedded keypad, 19 external, 36, 37 features, 16 keypad, 19 port, 9 status, 20 keyboard... -G- adjusting, 12 external, 34 port, 9 properties, 34 scrolling, 15 troubleshooting, 59 docking, 40 docking port, 9 docking system, 40 documentation Reference Guide, 56 dragging items, 13 drive status, 20 drive A booting from, 45 drive C booting from , 58 status, 20 floppy drive.
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... computer, 11 troubleshooting display problems, 59 files and drives, 58 infrared problems, 58 lockup problems, 61 memory problems, 57 no response, 45 PC Cards, 58 pointing device, 57 power problems, 60 printing problems, 57 serial problems, 58 sound problems, 59 turning off button, 9, 45 ...troubleshooting, 57 tutorial, 15 using , 45 restart, 45 restarting from floppy drive, 45 rebooting the computer, 45 recharging battery, 11, 48 Reference Guide, 4, 56 removing battery, 49 PC Cards, 26 replacing battery, 49 reset, 45 reset button location, 9 using , 13 tour of , 42 indicator, 20 light, 49 low...
... computer, 11 troubleshooting display problems, 59 files and drives, 58 infrared problems, 58 lockup problems, 61 memory problems, 57 no response, 45 PC Cards, 58 pointing device, 57 power problems, 60 printing problems, 57 serial problems, 58 sound problems, 59 turning off button, 9, 45 ...troubleshooting, 57 tutorial, 15 using , 45 restart, 45 restarting from floppy drive, 45 rebooting the computer, 45 recharging battery, 11, 48 Reference Guide, 4, 56 removing battery, 49 PC Cards, 26 replacing battery, 49 reset, 45 reset button location, 9 using , 13 tour of , 42 indicator, 20 light, 49 low...