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... at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under Windows 2000: • Fn+S (HP Standby mode). • Fn+R (HP Suspend mode). Otherwise, unsaved data will be lost if the battery runs down completely. HP recommends changing the setting for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery threshold (low-battery condition), you...
... at www.hp.com/omnibook/support/.) Using the Fn Keys These HP Notebook PC Fn keys do not work under Windows 2000: • Fn+S (HP Standby mode). • Fn+R (HP Suspend mode). Otherwise, unsaved data will be lost if the battery runs down completely. HP recommends changing the setting for your HP Notebook PC model at the critical battery threshold (low-battery condition), you...
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...device before unplugging it .) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other enhanced behavior under Infrared. Infrared communications now work automatically, once you reboot: In the BIOS Setup, in Windows NT. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. Removing Plug-In Devices • In Windows...Parallel Port Mode to EPP (to stop a card or module before removing it could cause data loss and other than a battery) before removing it . Without this applet, the Undock Password Security will automatically install the infrared drivers when you have upgraded from...
...device before unplugging it .) Docking and Other Enhanced HP Functionality Proper OmniBook docking and other enhanced behavior under Infrared. Infrared communications now work automatically, once you reboot: In the BIOS Setup, in Windows NT. Then restart the HP Notebook PC. Removing Plug-In Devices • In Windows...Parallel Port Mode to EPP (to stop a card or module before removing it could cause data loss and other than a battery) before removing it . Without this applet, the Undock Password Security will automatically install the infrared drivers when you have upgraded from...
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... 56 To set power time-outs 57 To control the processor speed 58 To get the most from your battery 59 Expanding the OmniBook 61 Using Plug-In Modules 62 To install hot-swap support 62 To replace a plug-in module 63 To connect the floppy disk drive to ... a serial mouse 71 To connect USB devices 71 To connect audio devices 72 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 docking tray 76...
... 56 To set power time-outs 57 To control the processor speed 58 To get the most from your battery 59 Expanding the OmniBook 61 Using Plug-In Modules 62 To install hot-swap support 62 To replace a plug-in module 63 To connect the floppy disk drive to ... a serial mouse 71 To connect USB devices 71 To connect audio devices 72 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 docking tray 76...
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... Disk Drive Problems 102 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 102 Infrared Problems 104 Memory Problems 105 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 105 Performance Problems 106 Power and Battery Problems 107 Printing Problems 110 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 111 Startup Problems 112 Testing the... floppy disk 114 Recovering Software 115 To recover the factory installation of Windows 116 To update the OmniBook BIOS 117 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 117 Support and Service...119 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 120 Support Assistance 120 Electronic Support Services 120 Reference Guide 7
... Disk Drive Problems 102 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems 102 Infrared Problems 104 Memory Problems 105 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems 105 Performance Problems 106 Power and Battery Problems 107 Printing Problems 110 Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems 111 Startup Problems 112 Testing the... floppy disk 114 Recovering Software 115 To recover the factory installation of Windows 116 To update the OmniBook BIOS 117 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 117 Support and Service...119 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 120 Support Assistance 120 Electronic Support Services 120 Reference Guide 7
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Repair Assistance 121 Customer Support Centers 121 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 123 Specifications and Regulatory Information 125 Hardware Specifications 126 Software System Resources 129 Safety Information...132 Power Cords...132 Ergonomics ...133 Battery Safety ...133 Laser Safety ...133 LED Safety ...134 Regulatory Information 135 U.S.A...135 Canada ...136 Japan ...136 International...137 Index ...139 8 Reference Guide
Repair Assistance 121 Customer Support Centers 121 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 123 Specifications and Regulatory Information 125 Hardware Specifications 126 Software System Resources 129 Safety Information...132 Power Cords...132 Ergonomics ...133 Battery Safety ...133 Laser Safety ...133 LED Safety ...134 Regulatory Information 135 U.S.A...135 Canada ...136 Japan ...136 International...137 Index ...139 8 Reference Guide
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...; CD-ROM or DVD drive. • AC adapter and power cord. • Lithium-ion battery. • The OmniBook User's Handbook. • Quick Start sheet. • OmniBook Recovery CD. Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory The HP OmniBook 4150 represents a category of HP notebook computers featuring the latest mobile technologies available. It uses high-speed Intel processors, large...
...; CD-ROM or DVD drive. • AC adapter and power cord. • Lithium-ion battery. • The OmniBook User's Handbook. • Quick Start sheet. • OmniBook Recovery CD. Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory The HP OmniBook 4150 represents a category of HP notebook computers featuring the latest mobile technologies available. It uses high-speed Intel processors, large...
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Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory To buy OmniBook accessories Buy OmniBook accessories online! 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 ...8226; LS-120 drive. • DVD drive. • Replacement hard disk drive. • Second hard disk drive. • Lithium-ion battery. • External battery charger. • PC Cards. • Smart Card security system. • Auto / airline adapter. • AC adapter. 12 Reference Guide For the latest accessories...
Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory To buy OmniBook accessories Buy OmniBook accessories online! 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 ...8226; LS-120 drive. • DVD drive. • Replacement hard disk drive. • Second hard disk drive. • Lithium-ion battery. • External battery charger. • PC Cards. • Smart Card security system. • Auto / airline adapter. • AC adapter. 12 Reference Guide For the latest accessories...
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...two above and two below touch pad). 8. Mute button. 10. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). Touch pad (pointing device). 6. Main battery release latch. 9. PC Card eject buttons (upper and lower PC Card slots). 13. Audio jacks (left to right): audio line-... 7. AC adapter jack. 11. Reference Guide 13 Turns the OmniBook on and off. 4. Built-in microphone. 3. OmniBook Features OmniBook-Front View Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features 1. Keyboard status lights (left to open and close the OmniBook. Accepts two Type-II cards or one Type-III card. ...
...two above and two below touch pad). 8. Mute button. 10. PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower). Touch pad (pointing device). 6. Main battery release latch. 9. PC Card eject buttons (upper and lower PC Card slots). 13. Audio jacks (left to right): audio line-... 7. AC adapter jack. 11. Reference Guide 13 Turns the OmniBook on and off. 4. Built-in microphone. 3. OmniBook Features OmniBook-Front View Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features 1. Keyboard status lights (left to open and close the OmniBook. Accepts two Type-II cards or one Type-III card. ...
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PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter). 17. Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB. 18. Plug-in speakers. 20. Module release latch. 21. Battery bay. 14 Reference Guide Universal serial bus port (USB). Built-in module bay. System-off button (to shut down the OmniBook). 19. Can contain a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, LS-120 drive, DVD drive, second hard disk drive, or a second battery. 22. Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features OmniBook-Side View 16.
PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter). 17. Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB. 18. Plug-in speakers. 20. Module release latch. 21. Battery bay. 14 Reference Guide Universal serial bus port (USB). Built-in module bay. System-off button (to shut down the OmniBook). 19. Can contain a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, LS-120 drive, DVD drive, second hard disk drive, or a second battery. 22. Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features OmniBook-Side View 16.
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... to the warranty statement for your warranty. Refer to install and charge the battery, connect the ac adapter, turn on the OmniBook, and go . Press the blue power button. 16 Reference Guide CAUTION To set up the OmniBook and Windows Use only the HP adapter model F1454A (or other ac adapter could damage the...
... to the warranty statement for your warranty. Refer to install and charge the battery, connect the ac adapter, turn on the OmniBook, and go . Press the blue power button. 16 Reference Guide CAUTION To set up the OmniBook and Windows Use only the HP adapter model F1454A (or other ac adapter could damage the...
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... that report power status and drive activity. The ac adapter is connected and battery is in the module bay. 4. Power status light. • Green light. Operating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook and the module bay. 1. OmniBook is full or has stopped charging. • Blinking green light...
... that report power status and drive activity. The ac adapter is connected and battery is in the module bay. 4. Power status light. • Green light. Operating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook and the module bay. 1. OmniBook is full or has stopped charging. • Blinking green light...
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...to control brightness. • Press Fn+F1 to decrease the brightness. • Press Fn+F2 to the lowest comfortable setting, so that prevents the OmniBook from changing to Suspend or Standby mode after a time delay. • Do not disable Suspend or Standby time-outs. • If you are... the internal display (Fn+F5). • Avoid using an external keyboard, Fn = left CTRL + left ALT. • When working at your battery operating time, set the brightness to increase the brightness. Reference Guide 29 Hint To maximize your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the...
...to control brightness. • Press Fn+F1 to decrease the brightness. • Press Fn+F2 to the lowest comfortable setting, so that prevents the OmniBook from changing to Suspend or Standby mode after a time delay. • Do not disable Suspend or Standby time-outs. • If you are... the internal display (Fn+F5). • Avoid using an external keyboard, Fn = left CTRL + left ALT. • When working at your battery operating time, set the brightness to increase the brightness. Reference Guide 29 Hint To maximize your desk, connect an external monitor and turn off the...
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... The status lights on the OmniBook. The OmniBook provides several safeguards so you start recharging the battery or insert a fresh battery. Data on page 51. If not, see "To install APM for low-battery conditions. • The OmniBook automatically turns off when the battery charge gets too low-your ...session continues when you won't be surprised by a low battery-unless the battery runs down completely while writing data to the drive, or if the battery in a PC RAM card is...
... The status lights on the OmniBook. The OmniBook provides several safeguards so you start recharging the battery or insert a fresh battery. Data on page 51. If not, see "To install APM for low-battery conditions. • The OmniBook automatically turns off when the battery charge gets too low-your ...session continues when you won't be surprised by a low battery-unless the battery runs down completely while writing data to the drive, or if the battery in a PC RAM card is...
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...taskbar, APM is not present, you can use the ac adapter to recharge the battery-or to run on ac power 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. If the icon is installed. To install APM, click Start, Programs, OmniBook, Phoenix Advanced Power Management, Setup....
...taskbar, APM is not present, you can use the ac adapter to recharge the battery-or to run on ac power 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. If the icon is installed. To install APM, click Start, Programs, OmniBook, Phoenix Advanced Power Management, Setup....
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...that is critically low, you restore power by one or more of lights that turn it on page 54). 2. Remove the battery from the OmniBook (see "To install APM for Windows NT 4.0" on indicates the charge-each light represents 20% of the taskbar. On the... Battery 1. The OmniBook automatically hibernates to preserve your work. • If the OmniBook has been off, you 'll need to install Advanced Power Management to a low-battery warning When battery power is charged. -or- From Windows Control Panel • Click...
...that is critically low, you restore power by one or more of lights that turn it on page 54). 2. Remove the battery from the OmniBook (see "To install APM for Windows NT 4.0" on indicates the charge-each light represents 20% of the taskbar. On the... Battery 1. The OmniBook automatically hibernates to preserve your work. • If the OmniBook has been off, you 'll need to install Advanced Power Management to a low-battery warning When battery power is charged. -or- From Windows Control Panel • Click...
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... is in a briefcase or other confined space as shown. The battery charging light stops blinking only when the battery is actually full. Charging time Charging the battery takes about 2 hours to the OmniBook's right side, as this may cause the battery to overheat. 1. The OmniBook is normally warm while it in use , your power management settings...
... is in a briefcase or other confined space as shown. The battery charging light stops blinking only when the battery is actually full. Charging time Charging the battery takes about 2 hours to the OmniBook's right side, as this may cause the battery to overheat. 1. The OmniBook is normally warm while it in use , your power management settings...
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...the ac adapter. 1. Plug in the ac adapter. -or- From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 3. Important. Gently pull the release latch back until the battery pops out. 5. Slide the battery bay release latch forward as far as it (and your work session) will go. 4. Grasp the ...underside of the battery firmly and pull out. 54 Reference Guide Also, you should wait at least 3 seconds after inserting the battery before you remove the battery unless the computer is connected to ac power. Save your current work . 2.
...the ac adapter. 1. Plug in the ac adapter. -or- From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 3. Important. Gently pull the release latch back until the battery pops out. 5. Slide the battery bay release latch forward as far as it (and your work session) will go. 4. Grasp the ...underside of the battery firmly and pull out. 54 Reference Guide Also, you should wait at least 3 seconds after inserting the battery before you remove the battery unless the computer is connected to ac power. Save your current work . 2.
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... latch. See "Using Plug-In Modules" on page 133. WARNING Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power 6. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of properly. To install a second battery The OmniBook's plug-in the open position, slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it is flush with the unit. 7.
... latch. See "Using Plug-In Modules" on page 133. WARNING Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power 6. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of properly. To install a second battery The OmniBook's plug-in the open position, slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it is flush with the unit. 7.
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...Start, Shut Down. This reduces the backlight power and extends the life of the display down the OmniBook whenever you want to save battery power Follow these suggestions to conserve battery power. • Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using the floppy disk drive, the ...Reference Guide Some I /O PC Card-that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a modem or network card-remove it when you 're using Windows NT 4.0, make sure APM is built into Windows. Managing Battery Power Conserving Battery Power Conserving Battery Power The OmniBook uses to the lowest comfortable...
...Start, Shut Down. This reduces the backlight power and extends the life of the display down the OmniBook whenever you want to save battery power Follow these suggestions to conserve battery power. • Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using the floppy disk drive, the ...Reference Guide Some I /O PC Card-that is, a PC Card having an external connection, such as a modem or network card-remove it when you 're using Windows NT 4.0, make sure APM is built into Windows. Managing Battery Power Conserving Battery Power Conserving Battery Power The OmniBook uses to the lowest comfortable...
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... you want the time-outs to occur even when the OmniBook is plugged in BIOS Setup. 1. Select the Power menu. 4. Customized: You determine each setting for Time-Out On AC. For definitions of these power modes, see the HP logo, press F2 to ac power, choose Enabled. There... , choose Disabled (default setting). 6. Follow the instructions on page 20. 5. From the Start menu, shut down then restart the OmniBook. 2. Note Managing Battery Power Conserving Battery Power To set power time-outs Windows 95, 98, and NT The BIOS Setup utility includes settings for automatic time-outs at specified...
... you want the time-outs to occur even when the OmniBook is plugged in BIOS Setup. 1. Select the Power menu. 4. Customized: You determine each setting for Time-Out On AC. For definitions of these power modes, see the HP logo, press F2 to ac power, choose Enabled. There... , choose Disabled (default setting). 6. Follow the instructions on page 20. 5. From the Start menu, shut down then restart the OmniBook. 2. Note Managing Battery Power Conserving Battery Power To set power time-outs Windows 95, 98, and NT The BIOS Setup utility includes settings for automatic time-outs at specified...
