HP OmniBook 900 - Recent OmniBook Information - Win95/98, Win NT and Win 2000
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... card only after shutting down your OmniBook may lock up if the OmniBook is suspended, or if you remove the card while the computer is complete, click on . To avoid suspending: * Do not push the blue power button. * Do not press Fn+R on the keyboard. - In Windows 95, to avoid this setting in .... For example, if you install Windows network support, you use by Windows 98 as a second video adapter. Do not press Fn+R on the keyboard. Using PC Cards in a Dock (Windows 95) If you should insert the card only when the computer is running or after it is turned on AC disabled...
... card only after shutting down your OmniBook may lock up if the OmniBook is suspended, or if you remove the card while the computer is complete, click on . To avoid suspending: * Do not push the blue power button. * Do not press Fn+R on the keyboard. - In Windows 95, to avoid this setting in .... For example, if you install Windows network support, you use by Windows 98 as a second video adapter. Do not press Fn+R on the keyboard. Using PC Cards in a Dock (Windows 95) If you should insert the card only when the computer is running or after it is turned on AC disabled...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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Comfort and Safety Checklist 44 Your HP OmniBook Computer 46 Taking Care of Your OmniBook 48 Managing Battery Power 49 How Power is Managed 50 Monitoring...change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility 67 To use an external monitor 68 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 69 To connect a printer 69 To connect a serial device 70 To connect a serial...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 To dock the OmniBook 77 To undock the OmniBook 78 Installing ...
Comfort and Safety Checklist 44 Your HP OmniBook Computer 46 Taking Care of Your OmniBook 48 Managing Battery Power 49 How Power is Managed 50 Monitoring...change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility 67 To use an external monitor 68 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 69 To connect a printer 69 To connect a serial device 70 To connect a serial...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 To dock the OmniBook 77 To undock the OmniBook 78 Installing ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...To install a RAM expansion module 81 To remove a RAM expansion module 83 Configuring the OmniBook 85 Using BIOS Setup ...86 To run...OmniBook password 94 To install the VirusScan utility 94 To attach a security cable 95 To set PC identification 95 To enable hard disk drive lock 96 Troubleshooting...97 Solving Problems...98 Accessory Problems 98 Audio Problems ...100 Display Problems 101 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Infrared Problems 103 Keyboard... the OmniBook BIOS 120 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 120 Support and Service...121 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 122 Reference Guide 7
...To install a RAM expansion module 81 To remove a RAM expansion module 83 Configuring the OmniBook 85 Using BIOS Setup ...86 To run...OmniBook password 94 To install the VirusScan utility 94 To attach a security cable 95 To set PC identification 95 To enable hard disk drive lock 96 Troubleshooting...97 Solving Problems...98 Accessory Problems 98 Audio Problems ...100 Display Problems 101 Hard Disk Drive Problems 102 Infrared Problems 103 Keyboard... the OmniBook BIOS 120 To replace a damaged Recovery CD 120 Support and Service...121 Getting HP OmniBook Assistance 122 Reference Guide 7
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...stylus and graphics tablet, or other input device, position it as close to the keyboard as possible, and keep it at the same level so you do not have to stretch while using it . Regular removal of mouse features software that can place unnecessary stress on the tendons and muscles in... neutral posture in your hand, wrist and forearm. • If you are using a stylus or light pen with the keyboard, try to keep your hand relaxed and fingers loose. Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort • As with a graphics tablet, don't grip the stylus tightly. Also, this type of accumulated ...
...stylus and graphics tablet, or other input device, position it as close to the keyboard as possible, and keep it at the same level so you do not have to stretch while using it . Regular removal of mouse features software that can place unnecessary stress on the tendons and muscles in... neutral posture in your hand, wrist and forearm. • If you are using a stylus or light pen with the keyboard, try to keep your hand relaxed and fingers loose. Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort • As with a graphics tablet, don't grip the stylus tightly. Also, this type of accumulated ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...temperature limits and other enclosed space. • Do not pick up your work • Back up or carry the OmniBook by the display. • You can clean the keyboard with a soft cloth dampened either in clean water or in water containing a mild detergent. Instead, apply the cleaner... to the display. Do not use the OmniBook outside in a padded case to remove accumulated dust. A drop of data or damage to ...
...temperature limits and other enclosed space. • Do not pick up your work • Back up or carry the OmniBook by the display. • You can clean the keyboard with a soft cloth dampened either in clean water or in water containing a mild detergent. Instead, apply the cleaner... to the display. Do not use the OmniBook outside in a padded case to remove accumulated dust. A drop of data or damage to ...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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... panel to add or remove a RAM module. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Reference Guide 81 Find the plastic panel above the F1 and HOME keys. For a model with "900 B" after the serial number, you must use PC-100 or earlier RAM modules... remove the computer keyboard to the left about 3 mm (1/8 inch)-then lift off the panel. 4. CAUTION To install a RAM expansion module You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for a model with "900 B" after the serial number), and it contains the power button and keyboard status lights. Expanding the OmniBook ...
... panel to add or remove a RAM module. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. Reference Guide 81 Find the plastic panel above the F1 and HOME keys. For a model with "900 B" after the serial number, you must use PC-100 or earlier RAM modules... remove the computer keyboard to the left about 3 mm (1/8 inch)-then lift off the panel. 4. CAUTION To install a RAM expansion module You'll need a small Phillips screwdriver for a model with "900 B" after the serial number), and it contains the power button and keyboard status lights. Expanding the OmniBook ...
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...away from its front panel to the left . Reference Guide 83 To remove a RAM expansion module You may want . 6. Handle the RAM module only by removing the keyboard (described in the previous topic. 7. Before installing the memory module, ...discharge your body's static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the board. From the Start menu, shut down both latches, the free edge of the board pops up. 5. CAUTION Expanding the OmniBook...
...away from its front panel to the left . Reference Guide 83 To remove a RAM expansion module You may want . 6. Handle the RAM module only by removing the keyboard (described in the previous topic. 7. Before installing the memory module, ...discharge your body's static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the board. From the Start menu, shut down both latches, the free edge of the board pops up. 5. CAUTION Expanding the OmniBook...
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...Lock* Encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is installed. Disabled Removable Device Boot Sets whether the floppy drive or other removable device is set . Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Security Menu Setting Description Default User Password Is Shows if a user ... * Resume, Undock, and Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock options are available only if Boot option is required when resuming from the keyboard. Set Administrator Password Press ENTER to set , change , or clear user password. This password protects BIOS Setup settings. This setting...
...Lock* Encodes the current user password (or administrator password if that is installed. Disabled Removable Device Boot Sets whether the floppy drive or other removable device is set . Configuring the OmniBook Using BIOS Setup Security Menu Setting Description Default User Password Is Shows if a user ... * Resume, Undock, and Internal Hard Disk Drive Lock options are available only if Boot option is required when resuming from the keyboard. Set Administrator Password Press ENTER to set , change , or clear user password. This password protects BIOS Setup settings. This setting...
HP OmniBook 900 Reference Guide
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...customize all pointing devices, use different drivers). • For fast-IrDA, check for DMA conflict with ECP parallel port. • Remove any PC Cards. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • For infrared communications under...From the System Devices menu, check that only one application is using the power button, or you see the HP logo, press F2 to shut down , then restart the OmniBook. 2. Select the desired pointing device or both devices. 5. Troubleshooting Solving Problems 3. An infrared IRQ conflict is ...
...customize all pointing devices, use different drivers). • For fast-IrDA, check for DMA conflict with ECP parallel port. • Remove any PC Cards. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • For infrared communications under...From the System Devices menu, check that only one application is using the power button, or you see the HP logo, press F2 to shut down , then restart the OmniBook. 2. Select the desired pointing device or both devices. 5. Troubleshooting Solving Problems 3. An infrared IRQ conflict is ...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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... monitor 56 To enable the built-in and external displays 56 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 57 To connect a printer 57 Using PC Cards...58 To insert and remove a PC Card 58 To find tested PC Cards 59 To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0 59 Installing a Hard Disk... Using BIOS Setup...66 To run the BIOS Setup utility 66 Configuring Security Options 67 To set or change an OmniBook password 67 To delete an OmniBook password 68 To attach a security cable 69 Troubleshooting...71 Solving Problems...72 Accessory Problems 72 Audio Problems...74 Display Problems 75 Hard...
... monitor 56 To enable the built-in and external displays 56 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse 57 To connect a printer 57 Using PC Cards...58 To insert and remove a PC Card 58 To find tested PC Cards 59 To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0 59 Installing a Hard Disk... Using BIOS Setup...66 To run the BIOS Setup utility 66 Configuring Security Options 67 To set or change an OmniBook password 67 To delete an OmniBook password 68 To attach a security cable 69 Troubleshooting...71 Solving Problems...72 Accessory Problems 72 Audio Problems...74 Display Problems 75 Hard...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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...Using too much force can minimize the number of accumulated dust and dirt helps ensure proper tracking and reduces unnecessary hand and wrist motions. Regular removal of mouse movements or button clicks. • When using a mouse, trackball, stylus and graphics tablet, or other input device. •... When using a stylus or light pen with a graphics tablet, don't grip the stylus tightly. Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort • As with the keyboard, try to maintain a neutral posture in your hand, wrist and forearm. • If you use your thumb to rotate the...
...Using too much force can minimize the number of accumulated dust and dirt helps ensure proper tracking and reduces unnecessary hand and wrist motions. Regular removal of mouse movements or button clicks. • When using a mouse, trackball, stylus and graphics tablet, or other input device. •... When using a stylus or light pen with a graphics tablet, don't grip the stylus tightly. Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort • As with the keyboard, try to maintain a neutral posture in your hand, wrist and forearm. • If you use your thumb to rotate the...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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... have to remove the computer keyboard to the left about 3 mm (1/8 inch)-then lift off the panel. 4. For a model with "900 B" after the serial number, you must use PC-100 or earlier RAM modules. 1. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM...
... have to remove the computer keyboard to the left about 3 mm (1/8 inch)-then lift off the panel. 4. For a model with "900 B" after the serial number, you must use PC-100 or earlier RAM modules. 1. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module 8. Slip the front tabs into the slots, then snap the back edge into place. To remove the RAM board, release the two latches at the top of the board. 64 User's Handbook Insert the two screws at the sides of the keyboard. 10. Fold the keyboard back into place. 9. Lower the plastic panel about 3 mm (1/8 inch) from its front panel to the right. 11. Hold down both ends and slide it closed to the left. Insert the battery and slide its normal position.
Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module 8. Slip the front tabs into the slots, then snap the back edge into place. To remove the RAM board, release the two latches at the top of the board. 64 User's Handbook Insert the two screws at the sides of the keyboard. 10. Fold the keyboard back into place. 9. Lower the plastic panel about 3 mm (1/8 inch) from its front panel to the right. 11. Hold down both ends and slide it closed to the left. Insert the battery and slide its normal position.
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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...no obstructions in Windows 2000. Noise from Suspend or rebooting. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to 78 User's Handbook For details, refer to the driver...with no more than 1 meter apart, with ECP parallel port. • Remove any PC Cards. Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Line up the OmniBook's infrared port and the other infrared port in BIOS Setup utility. 1. To...as possible. Press F10 to access TrackPoint Properties. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is possible if two PC Cards are incompatible (they use the pointing stick icon available ...
...no obstructions in Windows 2000. Noise from Suspend or rebooting. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to 78 User's Handbook For details, refer to the driver...with no more than 1 meter apart, with ECP parallel port. • Remove any PC Cards. Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Line up the OmniBook's infrared port and the other infrared port in BIOS Setup utility. 1. To...as possible. Press F10 to access TrackPoint Properties. Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is possible if two PC Cards are incompatible (they use the pointing stick icon available ...
HP OmniBook 900 Users Handbook
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... boot device, 21 troubleshooting, 88 recharging battery, 47 recovering original software, 93 Recovery CD contents, 92 regulatory information, 108 removing battery, 49 hard disk drive, 60 PC Card, 58 repair service, 72 resetting, 21 S safety battery use, 106 infrared port, 107 power cords, 105 Scandisk,... keyboard, 12 location, 12, 13 meanings, 22 stopping OmniBook, 20 Support Ticket, 90 Support Utility disk, 94 suspend and display life, 25 mode, 20 status lights, 22 swapping modules, 53, 73 system resources interrupts, 72 system-off button location, 13 resetting, 21 T taskbar battery, 46 PC ...
... boot device, 21 troubleshooting, 88 recharging battery, 47 recovering original software, 93 Recovery CD contents, 92 regulatory information, 108 removing battery, 49 hard disk drive, 60 PC Card, 58 repair service, 72 resetting, 21 S safety battery use, 106 infrared port, 107 power cords, 105 Scandisk,... keyboard, 12 location, 12, 13 meanings, 22 stopping OmniBook, 20 Support Ticket, 90 Support Utility disk, 94 suspend and display life, 25 mode, 20 status lights, 22 swapping modules, 53, 73 system resources interrupts, 72 system-off button location, 13 resetting, 21 T taskbar battery, 46 PC ...
HP OmniBook 900 - Docking System User Guide
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... To set a docking password 1-19 To turn the OmniBook on and off 1-20 To attach a security cable 1-21 To create a docked hardware profile in Windows NT .........1-23 Making Connections 1-24 To connect an external keyboard 1-25 To enable an external Fn key 1-25 To connect a PS/2 mouse 1-26...an external display ...........1-31 To enable the built-in and external displays 1-31 To connect a parallel device 1-32 To insert a PC card 1-33 To remove a PC Card 34 To connect your audio equipment 36 Installing Accessories 1-37 Using the Module Bay Adapter 1-39 To install the module bay adapter...
... To set a docking password 1-19 To turn the OmniBook on and off 1-20 To attach a security cable 1-21 To create a docked hardware profile in Windows NT .........1-23 Making Connections 1-24 To connect an external keyboard 1-25 To enable an external Fn key 1-25 To connect a PS/2 mouse 1-26...an external display ...........1-31 To enable the built-in and external displays 1-31 To connect a parallel device 1-32 To insert a PC card 1-33 To remove a PC Card 34 To connect your audio equipment 36 Installing Accessories 1-37 Using the Module Bay Adapter 1-39 To install the module bay adapter...
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... PC Card, 1-33 printer, 1-32 PS/2 mouse, 1-26 SCSI device, 1-27 security cable, 1-21 serial device, 1-27 serial mouse, 1-26 Type III CardBus devices, 1-33 USB device, 1-29 contacting HP, 1-70 creating hardware profile, 1-23 Declaration of Conformity, 1-74 device display, 1-30 keyboard,... 1-25 parallel, 1-32 SCSI, 1-27 serial, 1-27 USB, 1-29 devices (plug-in) installing, 1-46 removing, 1-45 dimensions, 1-71 display external, 1-30 troubleshooting, 1-65 dock features, 1-9 setting up, 1-12 dock tray, 1-13 docking password, 1-19 docking the OmniBook, 1-14 documentation,...
... PC Card, 1-33 printer, 1-32 PS/2 mouse, 1-26 SCSI device, 1-27 security cable, 1-21 serial device, 1-27 serial mouse, 1-26 Type III CardBus devices, 1-33 USB device, 1-29 contacting HP, 1-70 creating hardware profile, 1-23 Declaration of Conformity, 1-74 device display, 1-30 keyboard,... 1-25 parallel, 1-32 SCSI, 1-27 serial, 1-27 USB, 1-29 devices (plug-in) installing, 1-46 removing, 1-45 dimensions, 1-71 display external, 1-30 troubleshooting, 1-65 dock features, 1-9 setting up, 1-12 dock tray, 1-13 docking password, 1-19 docking the OmniBook, 1-14 documentation,...
HP OmniBook 900 - Docking System User Guide
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... connecting, 1-32 troubleshooting, 1-65 password docking, 1-19 PC Card connecting, 1-33 removing, 1-34 PC devices installing, 1-51 PCI boards alternate installation, 1-49 installing, 1-47 PCI card troubleshooting, 1-66 ports ac power connector, 1-12 display, 1-30 keyboard, 1-25 mouse, 1-26 printer, 1-32 SCSI device...66 SCSI, 1-66 serial device, 1-65 serial mouse, 1-66 undocking, 1-65 troubleshooting, 1-65 turning off the OmniBook, 1-20 turning on the OmniBook, 1-20 undocking manual, 1-18 OmniBook, 1-16 troubleshooting, 1-65 universal serial bus, 1-29 USB device, 1-29 VGA, 1-30 weight, 1-71 XGA,...
... connecting, 1-32 troubleshooting, 1-65 password docking, 1-19 PC Card connecting, 1-33 removing, 1-34 PC devices installing, 1-51 PCI boards alternate installation, 1-49 installing, 1-47 PCI card troubleshooting, 1-66 ports ac power connector, 1-12 display, 1-30 keyboard, 1-25 mouse, 1-26 printer, 1-32 SCSI device...66 SCSI, 1-66 serial device, 1-65 serial mouse, 1-66 undocking, 1-65 troubleshooting, 1-65 turning off the OmniBook, 1-20 turning on the OmniBook, 1-20 undocking manual, 1-18 OmniBook, 1-16 troubleshooting, 1-65 universal serial bus, 1-29 USB device, 1-29 VGA, 1-30 weight, 1-71 XGA,...