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HP OmniBook 5500 Getting Started

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  • Page 1 HP OmniBook Getting Started...
  • Page 2 Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard Co.
  • Page 3 HP Software Product License Agreement The HP Software Product License Agreement and Product Limited Warranty shall govern all Software which is provided to you, the Customer, as part of the HP computer product. The HP Software Product License Agreement and Product...
  • Page 4 5. Sublicensing and Distribution. Customer may not lease, sublicense the software or distribute copies or adaptations of the software to the public in physical media or by telecommunication without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard. 6. Termination. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett-Packard has requested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty (30) days of such notice.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    To set up a PCMCIA or parallel port CD-ROM drive ... To recover Windows for Workgroups ... To make DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups backup disks ... To recover HP software programs ... To read the online User’s Guide ... To install device drivers for other operating systems ...

  • Page 7: Starting Out With Your Omnibook

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook...

  • Page 8: Starting Out With Your Omnibook

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Although it’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. This OmniBook Getting Started manual shows how to get your OmniBook up and running quickly.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Omnibook

    Turn the OmniBook off. Understand the status panel symbols. Select an operating system. Recover system files. Recover HP OmniBook applications. Remove and replace the hard disk drive. Get more information about using the OmniBook. Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook...

  • Page 10: To Set Up The Omnibook

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook To set up the OmniBook 1. Remove the battery from its packaging. 2. Slide the battery all the way into the battery compartment. C A U T I O N Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals.
  • Page 11 4. Open the OmniBook. Pull the two latches on the right and left sides of the OmniBook toward you and lift the lid away from the keyboard. 5. Press the reset button. Insert a pen or pencil tip or other slender object into the small opening below the ac adapter socket on the left side of the computer.
  • Page 12 Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook If the OmniBook does not turn on, press the blue On/Off button located on the upper right-hand corner above the keyboard. On/Off button...

  • Page 13: To Adjust The Display

    To adjust the display All OmniBooks are equipped with a brightness control. Some models also have a contrast control. Your OmniBook display controls are located either to the right of Brightness the display or under the display. If you have two controls, the upper slider controls the brightness, and the lower slider controls the contrast.

  • Page 14: To Use The Pointing Device

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook To use the pointing device The pointing device is located in the center of the keyboard and the two click buttons are located below the keyboard. The pointing device controls the motion of the pointer on the screen by detecting pressure.

  • Page 15: To Turn Off The Omnibook

    To turn off the Omnibook There are three ways to turn off the OmniBook depending on how long you’ll be away from the OmniBook and how much battery life you want to save. Instant On/Instant Off Use Instant On mode when you're away from the OmniBook for short periods of time—a few hours.

  • Page 16: To Understand The Status Panel

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook To understand the status panel The OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains indicators that show the current status of the OmniBook. There are three groups of icons on the status panel that indicate Keyboard status.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Operating System

    Power status The left icons indicate power conditions—ac adapter use, battery status, charging status. This icon appears when the OmniBook is turned off; the “bookmark” icon reminds you that the state of the computer has been saved. This icon appears when the ac adapter is plugged in. The shading of the battery symbol shows the approximate charge level of the battery relative to a full charge.

  • Page 18: To Set Up Windows For Workgroups

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting up the Operating System To set up Windows for Workgroups 1. Plug in the ac adapter, press the reset button and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. When you see the following screen, select the Change button. 3.

  • Page 19: Restoring Files

    Restoring Files Your OmniBook package includes a Recovery CD ROM and a Support Utilities floppy disk. In this section you’ll learn how to Recover the Windows 95 operating system. Modify the Support Utility Disk to set up a PCMCIA or parallel port CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 20: To Recover Windows 95

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Restoring Files To recover Windows 95 The following procedure describes how to restore Windows 95 and your original OmniBook software. These steps will format the hard drive. Back up any files you would like to save. The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour.

  • Page 21: To Set Up A Pcmcia Or Parallel Port Cd-Rom Drive

    To set up a PCMCIA or parallel port CD-ROM drive The general steps for setting up a PCMCIA CD-ROM drive are as follows: 1. Copy the device drivers—from the installation software provided with the CD- ROM drive—to the Support Utility disk into the A:\TOOLS directory. 2.

  • Page 22: To Recover Windows For Workgroups

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Restoring Files To recover Windows for Workgroups The following procedure describes how to restore Windows for Workgroups and your original OmniBook software. The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour. To recover your Windows for Workgroups operating system, you’ll need a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, your Windows for Workgroups backup disks, your MS-DOS 6.22 backup disks, the Recovery CD, and the Support Utility disk.

  • Page 23: To Make Dos 6.22 And Windows For Workgroups Backup Disks

    13. Press the reset button. The DOS 6.22 Startup menu appears. 14. Choose option 3: Recover Windows for Workgroups drivers and HP Application Software 15. Choose the type of CD-ROM drive you're using: internal OmniBook, SCSI with docking system, or PCMCIA or parallel port.

  • Page 24: To Recover Hp Software Programs

    SETUP.EXE. The OmniBook Application Software Setup menu appears. 4. Click the HP applications you’d like to install. –or– Click Select All to install all of the HP applications. 5. Click Install Now. , connect the SCSI , connect the PCMCIA or...

  • Page 25: To Read The Online User's Guide

    To read the online User’s Guide If you want to save OmniBook disk space, you have the option of reading the online User’s Guide directly from the Recovery CD. 1. If you have an internal CD-ROM drive , install it in the OmniBook. –or–...
  • Page 26 Command: GO HP Hewlett-Packard Bulletin Board (208) 344-1691 (up 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 Subject bpi01114 Installing Windows for Workgroups...
  • Page 27 Windows 95 Driver Installation In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application note identifiers: Identifier Subject bpi01107 Installing Windows 95 bpi01102 Power-management drivers bpi01108 CD-ROM drivers bpi01109 Infrared drivers bpi01110 PC-card drivers bpi01111 Sound drivers...
  • Page 28 Starting Out with Your OmniBook Restoring Files OS/2 Driver Installation In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application note identifiers: Identifier Subject bpi01098 Installing OS/2 bpi01099 PC-card drivers bpi01100 SCSI drivers bpi01101 Using OS/2...

  • Page 29: To Remove The Hard Drive

    To remove the hard drive 1. Important Back up all the files on your current drive C. You can back up the files to a tape drive, a network drive, a PC card, or a flexible disk. 2. Unplug the adapter. 3.

  • Page 30: To Install Drive C

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Restoring Files To install drive C After following the instructions for removing drive C, use the next procedure to install the new hard drive. C A U T I O N Handle the hard drive only by its edges to avoid damage from electrostatic discharge.

  • Page 31: Where To Go From Here

    Service booklet that you received with your OmniBook. HP First (automated fax service) You can also try the HP automated fax service. Through HP First, you can access thousands of documents that provide help or information by fax. The HP First telephone number is: (800) 333-1917 (inside U.S. and Canada).

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 34 Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library. Get information about system resources (interrupts, addresses, and memory)— see OmniBook Notes (in the online OmniBook Library). Find technical information about the OmniBook on the Internet—visit the World Wide Web support site at: http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook...

  • Page 35: Solving Basic Problems

    Solving Basic Problems If your OmniBook has a problem starting, find the symptom below that matches your situation. Try the suggestions one at a time. If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter, or turn off the OmniBook and insert a fresh battery pack.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems If the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully If your operating system is MS-DOS or Windows for Workgroups If no text is displayed, or if things stop before you see any text about MS-DOS, the unit probably requires service. If you see error messages during startup, but Windows starts or you get an MS-DOS prompt, exit Windows.
  • Page 37 Try adjusting the brightness and contrast by sliding the controls below the screen. Try changing the color scheme. For Windows for Workgroups, use Display in OmniBook Tools. For Windows 95, use Display in HP User Tools. Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems to get the to reboot from drive A—then...

  • Page 39: Specifications And Regulatory Information

    Specifications and Regulatory Information...
  • Page 40 Specifications and Regulatory Information Your OmniBook is designed to provide trouble-free operation. The following suggestions can help you while working with your OmniBook: Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in the next section. Check out the tips about ergonomics and work habits. If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in chapter 2.

  • Page 41: Hardware Specifications

    Hardware Specifications Display Backlit liquid-crystal display (LCD). SVGA (800 x 600 dots) up to 64K colors Keyboard Enhanced PC functionality with compact layout. Embedded numeric keypad. Tilt feet Pointing device. Memory RAM: 8 MB or more (depending on the model), expandable to 64 MB maximum. Mass Storage Card slots: two PCMCIA slots available (two type I or type II cards or one type III card).

  • Page 42: Safety Information

    To purchase a power cord (including one for a country not listed below) or a replacement ac adapter (HP part number F1044B), contact your local Hewlett-Packard dealer or Sales and Service office.
  • Page 43 To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal object to touch across the battery contacts. The battery pack is suitable for use only with an HP OmniBook 5500 and F1338A battery charger.
  • Page 44 EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended: Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully. If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center—see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet. Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.
  • Page 45 Working in Comfort Ergonomics is the science that fits products to people. Its goal is to make products easy, enjoyable, safe, and efficient to use. However, with even the best designed equipment, how you use the product is very important. You can use your OmniBook virtually anywhere, anytime, so following the guidelines below can be a challenge—but your efforts will be worthwhile, and help ensure that your OmniBook is ergonomically effective for you.
  • Page 46 Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information 16" 10° 10° 10° 10° 20°...

  • Page 47: Regulatory Information

    OmniBook in these regions. U.S.A. The OmniBook 5500 generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception. The OmniBook complies with the limits for a Class B computing device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 48: Canada

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté...

  • Page 49: Europe

    The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. The HP F1044B ac adapter used with this product is disconnected from the power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet or from the ac adapter.

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