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... SVHS device 63 Connect an External Mouse and Keyboard 63 To connect an external mouse or keyboard 63 To enable external FN keys 64 To connect an external mouse and keyboard 64 Making Serial Connections 65 To connect a serial device 65 To view or change serial port assignments 65 To specify serial port settings 66 3 To set up a user password 45 To delete a password...47 To set up an administrator password 47 Protecting Your Data...49 To repair and clean up a disk 49 To delete a set of OmniBook...
... SVHS device 63 Connect an External Mouse and Keyboard 63 To connect an external mouse or keyboard 63 To enable external FN keys 64 To connect an external mouse and keyboard 64 Making Serial Connections 65 To connect a serial device 65 To view or change serial port assignments 65 To specify serial port settings 66 3 To set up a user password 45 To delete a password...47 To set up an administrator password 47 Protecting Your Data...49 To repair and clean up a disk 49 To delete a set of OmniBook...
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... create a set up a PCMCIA or parallel port CD-ROM drive." 2. If you did not make DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups operating system, you set of this installation. Press the reset button. See "To set up the Windows for Workgroups backup disks When you should have an internal CD-ROM drive, install it in the CD-ROM drive. 12. Install them after the rest of backup disks for Windows for Workgroups drivers and HP Application Software 15. Insert the Support Utility disk...
... create a set up a PCMCIA or parallel port CD-ROM drive." 2. If you did not make DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups operating system, you set of this installation. Press the reset button. See "To set up the Windows for Workgroups backup disks When you should have an internal CD-ROM drive, install it in the CD-ROM drive. 12. Install them after the rest of backup disks for Windows for Workgroups drivers and HP Application Software 15. Insert the Support Utility disk...
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... Installing Windows for Workgroups Power management drivers CD-ROM drivers PC card drivers SCSI drivers Sound drivers Video drivers Using Windows for Workgroups Windows 95 Driver Installation In the Support area of Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups. • Windows 95. • Windows NT. • OS/2. • Novell. The drivers are also available from several electronic support services, including the HP Mobile Computing Web site: http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook These same application notes are located on the CD in the \omnibook\drivers directory. HP...
... Installing Windows for Workgroups Power management drivers CD-ROM drivers PC card drivers SCSI drivers Sound drivers Video drivers Using Windows for Workgroups Windows 95 Driver Installation In the Support area of Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups. • Windows 95. • Windows NT. • OS/2. • Novell. The drivers are also available from several electronic support services, including the HP Mobile Computing Web site: http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook These same application notes are located on the CD in the \omnibook\drivers directory. HP...
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... work -you 're using. To change the television type (NTSC or PAL) The OmniBook supports the European standard (PAL) and US standard (NTSC) video formats. 1. To connect a television or VCR You can also videotape procedures by connecting your television as an external monitor. Set the OmniBook's display resolution to start the System Configuration utility. 3. If the external display has higher resolution than the OmniBook display, you have to turn off the OmniBook display to switch between external...
... work -you 're using. To change the television type (NTSC or PAL) The OmniBook supports the European standard (PAL) and US standard (NTSC) video formats. 1. To connect a television or VCR You can also videotape procedures by connecting your television as an external monitor. Set the OmniBook's display resolution to start the System Configuration utility. 3. If the external display has higher resolution than the OmniBook display, you have to turn off the OmniBook display to switch between external...
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... Mouse icon to restart the OmniBook. If the pointing device doesn't work properly • If you connect a serial mouse, you 'll be prompted to open the Mouse Properties box. 3. See "To clean the pointing device." File, Drive, and PC Card Problems For information about maintaining your disk drives, see "Protecting Your Data." 79 Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. You can adjust the cursor movement in the Mouse Properties box. 1. Double-click Add New Hardware...
... Mouse icon to restart the OmniBook. If the pointing device doesn't work properly • If you connect a serial mouse, you 'll be prompted to open the Mouse Properties box. 3. See "To clean the pointing device." File, Drive, and PC Card Problems For information about maintaining your disk drives, see "Protecting Your Data." 79 Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. You can adjust the cursor movement in the Mouse Properties box. 1. Double-click Add New Hardware...
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... connected an external keyboard, make sure the volume isn't set too low. Sound Problems If sounds aren't audible • Check the playback or recording sound levels, channels, and muting-doubleclick the speaker symbol in the ac adapter, if possible. Power and Startup Problems 81 Check Enable External FN Key. 4. From the Input/Output menu, select External Devices. 3. See "To change the display type" • Try changing the display setting to make sure you have an update to avoid power-management problems...
... connected an external keyboard, make sure the volume isn't set too low. Sound Problems If sounds aren't audible • Check the playback or recording sound levels, channels, and muting-doubleclick the speaker symbol in the ac adapter, if possible. Power and Startup Problems 81 Check Enable External FN Key. 4. From the Input/Output menu, select External Devices. 3. See "To change the display type" • Try changing the display setting to make sure you have an update to avoid power-management problems...
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... adapter and press the reset button again-then install the battery or plug in the ac adapter, or turn off immediately after it turns on the unit. • Try adjusting the display. Plug in the ac adapter and try turning on • Battery power is actively in use. • If you have a connection to turn off by itself. • If you have custom Power settings, check the Power Management option. If the OmniBook doesn't turn...
... adapter and press the reset button again-then install the battery or plug in the ac adapter, or turn off immediately after it turns on the unit. • Try adjusting the display. Plug in the ac adapter and try turning on • Battery power is actively in use. • If you have a connection to turn off by itself. • If you have custom Power settings, check the Power Management option. If the OmniBook doesn't turn...
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..., 41 removing, 24 boot disks, 21 brightness adjustment, 9 buttons docking system, 73 -C- ac adapter connecting, 38 recharges battery, 38 socket for, 7 adapter external mouse and keyboard, 64 adding appointments, 52 events, 53 external keyboard, 63 external keyboard and mouse, 64 external mouse, 63 memory to OmniBook, 28 phone entries, 55 addresses serial ports, 66 adjusting display, 9 typing angle, 15 volume, 12 admin password (OmniBook Tools), 47 Advanced Power Management, 18 advanced settings serial ports, 66 alarms, 53 ALT GR key, 16 APM (Advanced Power Management), 18 Appointment Book...
..., 41 removing, 24 boot disks, 21 brightness adjustment, 9 buttons docking system, 73 -C- ac adapter connecting, 38 recharges battery, 38 socket for, 7 adapter external mouse and keyboard, 64 adding appointments, 52 events, 53 external keyboard, 63 external keyboard and mouse, 64 external mouse, 63 memory to OmniBook, 28 phone entries, 55 addresses serial ports, 66 adjusting display, 9 typing angle, 15 volume, 12 admin password (OmniBook Tools), 47 Advanced Power Management, 18 advanced settings serial ports, 66 alarms, 53 ALT GR key, 16 APM (Advanced Power Management), 18 Appointment Book...
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... Book, 56 floppy drive, 8 booting from , 62 external keyboard adding, 63 external keys enabling, 64 external mouse adding, 63 and keyboard, 64 -F- click buttons, 10 connecting external keyboard and mouse, 64 infrared device, 67 microphone, 13 parallel device, 66 printer, 59 serial device, 65 speakers or headphones, 13 SVHS device, 63 television or VCR, 62 two computers, 65 VGA display, 61 Connections (OmniBook Tools), 59, 65, 67 contrast adjustment, 9 cord power, 38 creating backup disks, 34 cursor controlled by low battery, 38 removing...
... Book, 56 floppy drive, 8 booting from , 62 external keyboard adding, 63 external keys enabling, 64 external mouse adding, 63 and keyboard, 64 -F- click buttons, 10 connecting external keyboard and mouse, 64 infrared device, 67 microphone, 13 parallel device, 66 printer, 59 serial device, 65 speakers or headphones, 13 SVHS device, 63 television or VCR, 62 two computers, 65 VGA display, 61 Connections (OmniBook Tools), 59, 65, 67 contrast adjustment, 9 cord power, 38 creating backup disks, 34 cursor controlled by low battery, 38 removing...
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... battery, 41 Instant On, 20 interrupts serial ports, 66 ISA card installing, 73 -K- I - Kensington lock attaching, 44 keyboard adapter for , 8 installing, 41 removing, 24 HP Financial Calculator introduction to, 56 performing a function, 56 simple arithmetic, 57 starting application, 56 -I /O cards description, 26 initializing, 81 inserting, 26 port names, 65 remove after use, 42 removing, 27 resetting, 81 icons status panel, 18 infrared port connections, 67 for external, 64 87 hard disk conserving power, 42 installing, 31 location, 7 removing, 30 hardware...
... battery, 41 Instant On, 20 interrupts serial ports, 66 ISA card installing, 73 -K- I - Kensington lock attaching, 44 keyboard adapter for , 8 installing, 41 removing, 24 HP Financial Calculator introduction to, 56 performing a function, 56 simple arithmetic, 57 starting application, 56 -I /O cards description, 26 initializing, 81 inserting, 26 port names, 65 remove after use, 42 removing, 27 resetting, 81 icons status panel, 18 infrared port connections, 67 for external, 64 87 hard disk conserving power, 42 installing, 31 location, 7 removing, 30 hardware...
HP OmniBook 5500 - User Guide, Windows for Workgroups
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....hp.com/go/omnibook These same application notes are located on the CD in the \omnibook\drivers directory. If you 'll need to 14400 baud, 8, N, 1) Window for Workgroups Driver Installation In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application note identifiers: Identifier bpi01114 bpi01102 bpi01115 bpi01116 bpi01117 bpi01118 bpi01119 bpi01120 Subject Installing Windows for Workgroups Power management drivers CD-ROM drivers PC card drivers SCSI drivers Sound drivers Video drivers Using Windows for Workgroups Windows...
....hp.com/go/omnibook These same application notes are located on the CD in the \omnibook\drivers directory. If you 'll need to 14400 baud, 8, N, 1) Window for Workgroups Driver Installation In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application note identifiers: Identifier bpi01114 bpi01102 bpi01115 bpi01116 bpi01117 bpi01118 bpi01119 bpi01120 Subject Installing Windows for Workgroups Power management drivers CD-ROM drivers PC card drivers SCSI drivers Sound drivers Video drivers Using Windows for Workgroups Windows...
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... "Making Serial Connections." In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in Control Panel double-click Infrared. 1. Click Set As Default Printer, then click Close. From the setup menu, select the options you want isn't listed, you'll need to change the printer's settings or port, use the printer's property sheet (File menu Properties command). To change the printer's settings To view or change . 60 From Program Manager, double-click Control Panel 2. Insert the disk...
... "Making Serial Connections." In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in Control Panel double-click Infrared. 1. Click Set As Default Printer, then click Close. From the setup menu, select the options you want isn't listed, you'll need to change the printer's settings or port, use the printer's property sheet (File menu Properties command). To change the printer's settings To view or change . 60 From Program Manager, double-click Control Panel 2. Insert the disk...
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... the following settings: Make sure the Power Management option is managed." If the OmniBook doesn't turn on • Connect the ac adapter. • Press On/Off to see "To replace the battery." Plug in momentarily-the system should reset and reboot. If the OmniBook doesn't turn on the unit. • Try adjusting the display. Check the Computer time-out setting to try turning on with a fresh battery • If the new battery pack...
... the following settings: Make sure the Power Management option is managed." If the OmniBook doesn't turn on • Connect the ac adapter. • Press On/Off to see "To replace the battery." Plug in momentarily-the system should reset and reboot. If the OmniBook doesn't turn on the unit. • Try adjusting the display. Check the Computer time-out setting to try turning on with a fresh battery • If the new battery pack...
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... password, 47 disks cleaning up, 49 defragmenting, 49 repairing, 49 display adjusting brightness and contrast, 9 external, 61, 62 problems, 83 turning off, 19 VGA, 62 Display (OmniBook Tools), 62 displaying appointments, 51 docking port, 7 docking system buttons, 74 docking OmniBook, 72 setup, 71 status lights, 74 undocking OmniBook, 73 drive A booting from, 21 location, 22 drive C defragmenting, 49 installing, 30 location, 22 removing, 29 removing files, 49 repairing, 49 drives CD-ROM, 8 connecting floppy, 23 drive C, location, 22 drive D, location, 22 drive E, location, 22 drive F, location...
... password, 47 disks cleaning up, 49 defragmenting, 49 repairing, 49 display adjusting brightness and contrast, 9 external, 61, 62 problems, 83 turning off, 19 VGA, 62 Display (OmniBook Tools), 62 displaying appointments, 51 docking port, 7 docking system buttons, 74 docking OmniBook, 72 setup, 71 status lights, 74 undocking OmniBook, 73 drive A booting from, 21 location, 22 drive C defragmenting, 49 installing, 30 location, 22 removing, 29 removing files, 49 repairing, 49 drives CD-ROM, 8 connecting floppy, 23 drive C, location, 22 drive D, location, 22 drive E, location, 22 drive F, location...
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OmniBook adding memory, 27 docking, 72 identifying, 45 recovering applications, 33 recovering device drivers, 34 recovering online manual, 34 removing files, 49 resetting, 21 restoring files, 30 88 Kensington lock attaching, 44 keyboard adapter for external, 65 adding external, 64 connecting with external mouse, 65 FN key, 16 numeric keypad, 16 shifted keys, 16 status, 18 -L- learning (Windows), 16 light (orange charging), 38 lights docking system, 74 lockup problems, 85 low battery recharging, 37 replacing, 38 warning, 38 -M- I/O cards description...
OmniBook adding memory, 27 docking, 72 identifying, 45 recovering applications, 33 recovering device drivers, 34 recovering online manual, 34 removing files, 49 resetting, 21 restoring files, 30 88 Kensington lock attaching, 44 keyboard adapter for external, 65 adding external, 64 connecting with external mouse, 65 FN key, 16 numeric keypad, 16 shifted keys, 16 status, 18 -L- learning (Windows), 16 light (orange charging), 38 lights docking system, 74 lockup problems, 85 low battery recharging, 37 replacing, 38 warning, 38 -M- I/O cards description...
HP OmniBook 2000 - Docking System User Guide
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... Configuration Utility provides a setting for instructions. Docking messages are not the same, panning may notice a slight dimming while the external display is a standard enhanced (EPP/ECP) parallel port. Dock the OmniBook. 3. Using the Docking System Making Connections To enable the built-in and external displays simultaneously If you enable the built-in display while running the external display, you may result. If necessary, install your Windows manual for turning the built-in display...
... Configuration Utility provides a setting for instructions. Docking messages are not the same, panning may notice a slight dimming while the external display is a standard enhanced (EPP/ECP) parallel port. Dock the OmniBook. 3. Using the Docking System Making Connections To enable the built-in and external displays simultaneously If you enable the built-in display while running the external display, you may result. If necessary, install your Windows manual for turning the built-in display...
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... system might need repair service, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in chapter 2. ♦ If you think your OmniBook with you can help you while working with your OmniBook: ♦ If you have questions that the OmniBook manuals don't answer (even after looking in the online OmniBook Library. Specifications and Regulatory Information Your OmniBook docking system is designed to provide trouble-free operation. To...
... system might need repair service, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in chapter 2. ♦ If you think your OmniBook with you can help you while working with your OmniBook: ♦ If you have questions that the OmniBook manuals don't answer (even after looking in the online OmniBook Library. Specifications and Regulatory Information Your OmniBook docking system is designed to provide trouble-free operation. To...
HP OmniBook 5500 - Accessories User Guide
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... Hewlett-Packard at the address or phone number listed in the Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the Support and Service booklet. Specifications and Regulatory Information Your OmniBook accessories are designed to provide trouble-free operation. To contact Hewlett-Packard If you . 1-26 Please have your OmniBook might need repair service, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in chapter 2. ♦ If you think your...
... Hewlett-Packard at the address or phone number listed in the Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the Support and Service booklet. Specifications and Regulatory Information Your OmniBook accessories are designed to provide trouble-free operation. To contact Hewlett-Packard If you . 1-26 Please have your OmniBook might need repair service, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in chapter 2. ♦ If you think your...
HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started
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... have an internal CD-ROM drive , install it in the OmniBook. -or- The drivers are located on the CD in the CD-ROM drive. 3. To install device drivers for Workgroups, or an alternate operating system, you'll need to manually install the required drivers. See "To set up a PCMCIA or parallel port CD-ROM drive." 2. The Recovery CD contains drivers for the following operating systems: • Window for Workgroups manual, double-click HPBOOK.EXE from \OMNIBOOK\MANUALS\WIN95...
... have an internal CD-ROM drive , install it in the OmniBook. -or- The drivers are located on the CD in the CD-ROM drive. 3. To install device drivers for Workgroups, or an alternate operating system, you'll need to manually install the required drivers. See "To set up a PCMCIA or parallel port CD-ROM drive." 2. The Recovery CD contains drivers for the following operating systems: • Window for Workgroups manual, double-click HPBOOK.EXE from \OMNIBOOK\MANUALS\WIN95...
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... Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the Support and Service booklet. Please have questions that the OmniBook manuals don't answer (even after looking in the contents and index), you can help you while working with you think your OmniBook might need repair service, see the warranty and service information in the online OmniBook Library. Specifications and Regulatory Information Your OmniBook is designed to provide trouble-free operation...
... Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the Support and Service booklet. Please have questions that the OmniBook manuals don't answer (even after looking in the contents and index), you can help you while working with you think your OmniBook might need repair service, see the warranty and service information in the online OmniBook Library. Specifications and Regulatory Information Your OmniBook is designed to provide trouble-free operation...