HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 2
...OMNIBOOK 32 Attaching a Security Cable 32 To attach a security cable 32 Setting Up Password Protection 33 To record your appointments 38 To change how power is managed 31 4. To insert a PC card ...23 To remove a PC card ...25 3. MANAGING BATTERY POWER 26 Monitoring Battery Power 26 To get the battery status ...26 Recharging and Replacing Batteries... Appointment Book 38 To start HP Calculator ...43 To perform a math function on ac power 27 To replace the battery...28 Controlling Battery Power 30 To respond to a low-battery warning 30 To save battery power ...30 To change to...
...OMNIBOOK 32 Attaching a Security Cable 32 To attach a security cable 32 Setting Up Password Protection 33 To record your appointments 38 To change how power is managed 31 4. To insert a PC card ...23 To remove a PC card ...25 3. MANAGING BATTERY POWER 26 Monitoring Battery Power 26 To get the battery status ...26 Recharging and Replacing Batteries... Appointment Book 38 To start HP Calculator ...43 To perform a math function on ac power 27 To replace the battery...28 Controlling Battery Power 30 To respond to a low-battery warning 30 To save battery power ...30 To change to...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 7
Battery 22 21 20 The floppy drive connects to the OmniBook externally-see "To connect the floppy drive." 7 Reset button 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 19 22. Infrared port (IrDA) 15. Serial port connector 18. AC adapter socket 19. 14.
Battery 22 21 20 The floppy drive connects to the OmniBook externally-see "To connect the floppy drive." 7 Reset button 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 19 22. Infrared port (IrDA) 15. Serial port connector 18. AC adapter socket 19. 14.
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 8
Hint Brightness affects battery time. Use these buttons to reach its normal brightness. When you turn on your OmniBook, the display can adjust the angle of the display for greater control. Cold temperatures delay full brightness. 8 To adjust the display • ...times for best visibility under the current light conditions. Adjusting the Display Your OmniBook display controls are located above the keyboard to the mouse button. Keep in mind that a higher brightness setting gives a shorter battery operating time-because the internal light is using more to make the display dimmer...
Hint Brightness affects battery time. Use these buttons to reach its normal brightness. When you turn on your OmniBook, the display can adjust the angle of the display for greater control. Cold temperatures delay full brightness. 8 To adjust the display • ...times for best visibility under the current light conditions. Adjusting the Display Your OmniBook display controls are located above the keyboard to the mouse button. Keep in mind that a higher brightness setting gives a shorter battery operating time-because the internal light is using more to make the display dimmer...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 17
...status information about ac power or battery use, sound, infrared, and PC card use on " power that is active. Operating the OmniBook • Checking the Status of storage devices. And the OmniBook supports a variety of the OmniBook. • Starting and Stopping the OmniBook. • Using Storage Devices.... electrical bolt symbol means that show keyboard status in the application window.) The shading of the battery symbol shows the approximate charge level of the OmniBook-whether a PC card is present or whether ac power is connected and supplying power. Checking the Status of ...
...status information about ac power or battery use, sound, infrared, and PC card use on " power that is active. Operating the OmniBook • Checking the Status of storage devices. And the OmniBook supports a variety of the OmniBook. • Starting and Stopping the OmniBook. • Using Storage Devices.... electrical bolt symbol means that show keyboard status in the application window.) The shading of the battery symbol shows the approximate charge level of the OmniBook-whether a PC card is present or whether ac power is connected and supplying power. Checking the Status of ...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 18
... and contents: power status, keyboard status, and drive C status. • Open HP User Tools (click Start, HP User Tools). This allows you 'll learn how to view what the Status Panel might be obscuring. On the Settings tab, click OmniBook Status Panel Setup. -or- • Run the System Configuration Utility and use... Panel. To move the Status Panel • Press FN+HOME, FN+END, FN+PAGE UP, or FN+PAGE DOWN to find out how much battery power remains. To configure the Status Panel You can hide or display the Status Panel. • Press FN+ESC-the panel becomes hidden or visible...
... and contents: power status, keyboard status, and drive C status. • Open HP User Tools (click Start, HP User Tools). This allows you 'll learn how to view what the Status Panel might be obscuring. On the Settings tab, click OmniBook Status Panel Setup. -or- • Run the System Configuration Utility and use... Panel. To move the Status Panel • Press FN+HOME, FN+END, FN+PAGE UP, or FN+PAGE DOWN to find out how much battery power remains. To configure the Status Panel You can hide or display the Status Panel. • Press FN+ESC-the panel becomes hidden or visible...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 19
...without saving your previous session resumes or the computer reboots, depending on battery power, press the blue On/Off key. Suspend: Ready to : • Start the OmniBook. • Stop the OmniBook in different ways. • Reset and restart the OmniBook. Either your session, shut down Windows.) Hint Off: Starts a new...time. To stop the OmniBook You can stop with "Instant-On" with "Instant-On" on how you may want to continue within a week or so. (Most convenient method for Windows 95 and Windows for Windows NT and OS/2.) 19 That's unlike a desktop PC that starts from scratch ...
...without saving your previous session resumes or the computer reboots, depending on battery power, press the blue On/Off key. Suspend: Ready to : • Start the OmniBook. • Stop the OmniBook in different ways. • Reset and restart the OmniBook. Either your session, shut down Windows.) Hint Off: Starts a new...time. To stop the OmniBook You can stop with "Instant-On" with "Instant-On" on how you may want to continue within a week or so. (Most convenient method for Windows 95 and Windows for Windows NT and OS/2.) 19 That's unlike a desktop PC that starts from scratch ...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 20
...Power Management (APM) provides several automatic powersaving features that stop the OmniBook. To reset and restart the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook gets stuck and stops responding (and you plug in the ac adapter while the OmniBook is stopped, battery-charging components are detected at turn -on . On/Off key ...it automatically stops by changing to control features such as this: • If the OmniBook is off or in Windows), you unplug the ac adapter while the OmniBook is in a low-power state (battery charges if ac adapter is off . If you want to know more about what ...
...Power Management (APM) provides several automatic powersaving features that stop the OmniBook. To reset and restart the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook gets stuck and stops responding (and you plug in the ac adapter while the OmniBook is stopped, battery-charging components are detected at turn -on . On/Off key ...it automatically stops by changing to control features such as this: • If the OmniBook is off or in Windows), you unplug the ac adapter while the OmniBook is in a low-power state (battery charges if ac adapter is off . If you want to know more about what ...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 21
If possible, shut down Windows. 2. If these actions have no effect, remove the battery and ac adapter and press the reset button. 1. Resetting is more complete than rebooting because it resets even locked-up components. Hint Rebooting from the ... from a boot disk in the floppy drive, put the disk in the ac adapter and try pressing the reset button again. If you restart the OmniBook. Then install the battery or plug in the floppy drive before you want to reboot the...
If possible, shut down Windows. 2. If these actions have no effect, remove the battery and ac adapter and press the reset button. 1. Resetting is more complete than rebooting because it resets even locked-up components. Hint Rebooting from the ... from a boot disk in the floppy drive, put the disk in the ac adapter and try pressing the reset button again. If you restart the OmniBook. Then install the battery or plug in the floppy drive before you want to reboot the...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 24
... the card will be lost. 24 Install the new card into the tray with the OmniBook, keep it keeps dust and dirt from turning off. When you want to keep these suggestions in mind: • For a new RAM card, install its battery before you insert the card. • Replace the RAM card... ac adapter to replace a RAM card battery, plug the card into the slot and secure its connector holes toward the metal tabs at the end of the tray. (Save the spacer in the lower slot 1. Slide the tray fully into the OmniBook and make sure the OmniBook stays turned on while you remove...
... the card will be lost. 24 Install the new card into the tray with the OmniBook, keep it keeps dust and dirt from turning off. When you want to keep these suggestions in mind: • For a new RAM card, install its battery before you insert the card. • Replace the RAM card... ac adapter to replace a RAM card battery, plug the card into the slot and secure its connector holes toward the metal tabs at the end of the tray. (Save the spacer in the lower slot 1. Slide the tray fully into the OmniBook and make sure the OmniBook stays turned on while you remove...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 26
... press FN+ESC to turn it on again. 26 All battery indicators show identical levels. The OmniBook provides several safeguards so that you ever suspect a battery indicator does not represent the actual condition of the battery, do the following to update the indicator: • Plug...On/Off key to turn off when the battery charge gets too low. 3. Managing Battery Power • Monitoring Battery Power. • Recharging and Replacing Batteries. • Controlling Battery Power. To preserve your current work session, the OmniBook automatically turns off the computer, then press F4...
... press FN+ESC to turn it on again. 26 All battery indicators show identical levels. The OmniBook provides several safeguards so that you ever suspect a battery indicator does not represent the actual condition of the battery, do the following to update the indicator: • Plug...On/Off key to turn off when the battery charge gets too low. 3. Managing Battery Power • Monitoring Battery Power. • Recharging and Replacing Batteries. • Controlling Battery Power. To preserve your current work session, the OmniBook automatically turns off the computer, then press F4...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 27
... plugged into a grounded outlet. Data on ac power to the touch whenever it 's charging. The OmniBook is normally warm to preserve the battery. AC adapter Charging light Power cord Caution Use only an HP F1044B ac adapter (the type shipped with your warranty. Using any of the... inner contact is negative, and the outer is plugged in a briefcase or other adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your OmniBook) or an HP-approved ac adapter. To recharge the battery or run on while the ac adapter is positive. However, the data could stop responding, requiring a ...
... plugged into a grounded outlet. Data on ac power to the touch whenever it 's charging. The OmniBook is normally warm to preserve the battery. AC adapter Charging light Power cord Caution Use only an HP F1044B ac adapter (the type shipped with your warranty. Using any of the... inner contact is negative, and the outer is plugged in a briefcase or other adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your OmniBook) or an HP-approved ac adapter. To recharge the battery or run on while the ac adapter is positive. However, the data could stop responding, requiring a ...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 28
... full. Orange Charging. To replace the battery You may never need to stop the OmniBook. 2. Just connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook and recharge the battery while you can continue working while the battery is more fully charged. Green Charging 90% - 100%. OmniBook Charging Light Color Meaning for Battery Off AC adapter not connected. Then press...
... full. Orange Charging. To replace the battery You may never need to stop the OmniBook. 2. Just connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook and recharge the battery while you can continue working while the battery is more fully charged. Green Charging 90% - 100%. OmniBook Charging Light Color Meaning for Battery Off AC adapter not connected. Then press...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 29
...need to turn off the computer, then press F4+On/Off to turn it on the pack line up with the contacts in fire. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Caution Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of properly. 29 If you have changed the... battery very quickly, you replace the battery within 1 minute, your current work session will be recycled or disposed of the battery in the compartment, then latch the cover. Insert the new battery pack so the metal battery contacts on and update the...
...need to turn off the computer, then press F4+On/Off to turn it on the pack line up with the contacts in fire. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. Caution Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of properly. 29 If you have changed the... battery very quickly, you replace the battery within 1 minute, your current work session will be recycled or disposed of the battery in the compartment, then latch the cover. Insert the new battery pack so the metal battery contacts on and update the...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 30
...by one that's charged. The abbreviation in the ac adapter. The OmniBook automatically suspends (turns off , your battery operating time. See "To replace the battery." In this section you don't save your work before the OmniBook turns itself off ) to preserve your current session as long as ...don't restore power and you 'll learn how to • Respond to a low-battery warning When battery power is managed. See "To recharge the battery or run on the display. Controlling Battery Power The OmniBook uses Advanced Power Management (APM) to turn it appears in the Status Panel. You ...
...by one that's charged. The abbreviation in the ac adapter. The OmniBook automatically suspends (turns off , your battery operating time. See "To replace the battery." In this section you don't save your work before the OmniBook turns itself off ) to preserve your current session as long as ...don't restore power and you 'll learn how to • Respond to a low-battery warning When battery power is managed. See "To recharge the battery or run on the display. Controlling Battery Power The OmniBook uses Advanced Power Management (APM) to turn it appears in the Status Panel. You ...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 31
...You can increase the battery operating time. • Set power management to save battery power, see "To save battery power." • Run HP User Tools and click the OmniBook Power Management button on battery power. Audio timeout setting (rebooting is powering the unit, the OmniBook does not automatically turn...down the brightness of the display to the lowest comfortable level. You can change these power settings: Automatic timeout settings (rebooting 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 ...
...You can increase the battery operating time. • Set power management to save battery power, see "To save battery power." • Run HP User Tools and click the OmniBook Power Management button on battery power. Audio timeout setting (rebooting is powering the unit, the OmniBook does not automatically turn...down the brightness of the display to the lowest comfortable level. You can change these power settings: Automatic timeout settings (rebooting 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 ...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 36
To repair and clean up your files periodically, especially before you remove the drive. Caution If you swap the hard disk drive in your OmniBook, carefully follow these steps: 1. Caution Back up a disk After a period of use of accidentally losing that information becomes more elaborate backup... storage, you might need to make sure you shut down Windows, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the battery from the OmniBook before doing maintenance. Select the drive you can reduce the chance of space on a disk. 3. You can back up the disk...
To repair and clean up your files periodically, especially before you remove the drive. Caution If you swap the hard disk drive in your OmniBook, carefully follow these steps: 1. Caution Back up a disk After a period of use of accidentally losing that information becomes more elaborate backup... storage, you might need to make sure you shut down Windows, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the battery from the OmniBook before doing maintenance. Select the drive you can reduce the chance of space on a disk. 3. You can back up the disk...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 48
... of the display where the Status Panel appears. Opens the Windows Control Panel for Battery Power" balances the tradeoffs between power savings and performance speed while operating on battery power. Opens the OmniBook User's Guide and other settings. Click Start, HP User Tools. 2. Click Help or see the table below for the changes you...
... of the display where the Status Panel appears. Opens the Windows Control Panel for Battery Power" balances the tradeoffs between power savings and performance speed while operating on battery power. Opens the OmniBook User's Guide and other settings. Click Start, HP User Tools. 2. Click Help or see the table below for the changes you...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 52
... IrDA standard. Power menu Power Controls Port Activity "CPU Power Management" should be Maximum for the beeper signal and the sound speaker. "Auto Turn-off w/Battery" and "HDD Power-down w/Battery" are automatic turn off when the ac adapter is connected.
... IrDA standard. Power menu Power Controls Port Activity "CPU Power Management" should be Maximum for the beeper signal and the sound speaker. "Auto Turn-off w/Battery" and "HDD Power-down w/Battery" are automatic turn off when the ac adapter is connected.
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 58
... • If a modem doesn't work correctly • Its bus speed might be the same: • HP User Tools, OmniBook Power Management, Idle Time Before Turn-Off, Hard Disk; If an application can decrease the OmniBook's bus speed by Batteries. If you have problems with infrared communications • Move the devices to view the CD...
... • If a modem doesn't work correctly • Its bus speed might be the same: • HP User Tools, OmniBook Power Management, Idle Time Before Turn-Off, Hard Disk; If an application can decrease the OmniBook's bus speed by Batteries. If you have problems with infrared communications • Move the devices to view the CD...
HP OmniBook 800 - 5/166 User Guide Windows 95
Page 60
... OmniBook isn't turned on • Battery power is active. If the OmniBook turns off the OmniBook display by pressing FN+PrtSc, or you charge the battery until the Status Panel shows a full battery. In HP User Tools, click Settings, OmniBook External... Devices, then enable Force External Display. You can choose the default OmniBook display setting. If an image is more to warm up. If the battery runs down too fast • Make sure you can use Control Panel. • Try changing the display resolution to its default setting, 800...
... OmniBook isn't turned on • Battery power is active. If the OmniBook turns off the OmniBook display by pressing FN+PrtSc, or you charge the battery until the Status Panel shows a full battery. In HP User Tools, click Settings, OmniBook External... Devices, then enable Force External Display. You can choose the default OmniBook display setting. If an image is more to warm up. If the battery runs down too fast • Make sure you can use Control Panel. • Try changing the display resolution to its default setting, 800...