HP OmniBook 800 - Notebook PC User Manual

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  • Page 1 HP OmniBook 800 Docking System User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Hewlett-Packard Co. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Using the Docking System ....... . Understanding the Basics ........ To dock the OmniBook ........ To undock the OmniBook ......1-11 To manually undock the OmniBook ....... 1-13 To attach a security cable ......1-14 To set a docking password......1-15 To understand docking status lights .......
  • Page 4 3 Specifications and Regulatory Information ....1-39 Hardware Specifications ......... 1-41 Regulatory Information ........1-42 U.S.A..........1-42 Canada ........... 1-43 Japan ..........1-43 Europe ........... 1-44...
  • Page 5: Using The Docking System

    Using the Docking System...
  • Page 6 Using the Docking System Congratulations! With the purchase of your OmniBook docking system, the transformation of your OmniBook 800 into a true desktop replacement is complete. It delivers the premium performance you need for true desktop computing—and is backed by HP’s unmatched quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. By making one connection—plugging your OmniBook into the docking system—you can get convenient access to these connections: External keyboard and mouse.
  • Page 7 How to Use This Manual The procedures in this manual differ slightly depending on the operating system you’ve installed—Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups. Read each step carefully to see if it applies to your operating system. What About Other Operating Systems? If you’ve installed another operating system on the OmniBook—Windows NT or OS/2 for example—...
  • Page 8: Understanding The Basics

    Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics Understanding the Basics This section shows you how to get your docking system and OmniBook up and running quickly, including how to Dock the OmniBook. Undock the OmniBook—including manual override. Protect the OmniBook with a security cable. Understand the docking system’s status lights.
  • Page 9 Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics C A U T I O N Do not use the ac adapter from another product. Using an improper adapter could damage your equipment and will make your warranties invalid. The OmniBook’s F1044B ac adapter can power the OmniBook with the docking system only , and not the CD-ROM drive or the Power Clip battery charger at the same time.
  • Page 10 Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics 5. Slide the OmniBook into the docking system until it’s fully seated. Press firmly. The docking system locks onto the OmniBook so you can’t accidentally separate them. After a few moments, the green light on the docking system turns on, indicating that the OmniBook is docked.
  • Page 11: To Undock The Omnibook

    Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics To undock the OmniBook 1. Make sure ac power is connected to the docking system. 2. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 3. –or– If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, save your work and exit Windows. You’ll be rebooting the OmniBook.
  • Page 12 Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics 6. Slide forward a release latch on the docking system and remove the OmniBook. 7. If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, reboot the OmniBook. Note If you have a video card installed If you have a docking password set, then the screen will become blank and beep repeatedly when you need to enter the password.
  • Page 13: To Manually Undock The Omnibook

    Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics To manually undock the OmniBook If for some reason you can’t undock the OmniBook using the Undock button, you can manually unlock it. Manual undocking overrides password protection. To secure your OmniBook while docked, keep a Kensington MicroSaver lock attached to the security connector on the docking system.
  • Page 14: To Attach A Security Cable

    Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics To attach a security cable Your docking system has a built-in security connector that allows you to secure the docking system with a cable. Kensington MicroSaver lock systems work with these connectors and are available at many computer stores. When a security cable is attached to the docking system—and an undock password is set—the OmniBook cannot be undocked without supplying the password.
  • Page 15: To Set A Docking Password

    Type the password to gain access. Be sure you record your password in a safe place. To restore operation if you forget your password, you’ll have to call Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Service and Support booklet or select the OmniBook Support icon in the online OmniBook Library group.
  • Page 16: To Understand Docking Status Lights

    Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics To understand docking status lights The red and green lights on the docking system indicate the current status of the docking system. The following table explains the status lights: Status red light green light AC adapter has been connected to the docking system.
  • Page 17: Making Connections

    Using the Docking System Making Connections Making Connections Power (ac adapter). External keyboard. External mouse. External display. Floppy disk drive. Printer or other parallel device (25-pin). Modem or other serial device (9-pin). Headphones or external speakers. External CD-ROM drive or other SCSI-2 device. Network access and other types of ISA and PCI boards (in the expansion- board slot).
  • Page 18: To Connect An External Keyboard

    Using the Docking System Making Connections To connect an external keyboard You can use the built-in and external keyboards while docked. 1. Attach the keyboard cable to the docking system. 2. Dock the OmniBook. keyboard connector Hint If you are using a docking system with an external keyboard without an key, substitute the keystrokes .
  • Page 19: To Connect A Serial Mouse

    Using the Docking System Making Connections To connect a serial mouse 1. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 2. –or– If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, save your work and exit Windows. You’ll be rebooting the OmniBook. 2. Attach the serial cable to the docking system. serial connector 3.
  • Page 20: To Switch Back To The Omnibook Pop-Out Mouse

    Using the Docking System Making Connections To switch back to the OmniBook pop-out mouse Use this procedure to switch back to the built-in OmniBook mouse from an external mouse. 1. Save your work. 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the docking system. 3.
  • Page 21: To Enable The Built-In And External Displays Simultaneously

    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 notice a slight dimming while the external display is connected. If the display resolutions for the two displays are not the same, panning may result.
  • Page 22: To Connect A Serial Device

    Using the Docking System Making Connections To connect a serial device The docking system’s 9-pin serial port is a standard serial port, just like those found on many PCs. The most common types of serial connections involve printers, modems, and other computers. You can make such connections using standard serial cables and adapters available at computer dealers and electronic supply stores.
  • Page 23: To Connect Scsi Devices

    Using the Docking System Making Connections To connect SCSI devices SCSI devices are disabled whenever you turn off the system or undock. 1. Make sure that each SCSI device is set to a different SCSI ID number, ID 1 through ID 6. Do not use ID 0. See the device’s documentation for instructions for checking and changing the device’s ID.
  • Page 24 Using the Docking System Making Connections 5. If you’re using Windows 95, the OmniBook automatically detects the new device and sets it up for you. If necessary, Windows requests information about the device. –or– If you’re using Windows for Workgroups Exit Windows.
  • Page 25: To Install An Isa Or Pci Expansion Board

    Using the Docking System Making Connections To install an ISA or PCI expansion board You can install one expansion board in the docking system, such as one network card or one PCI video card. Note that if you install a network board, a network connection is lost whenever you undock.
  • Page 26 Using the Docking System Making Connections 3. Turn the docking system over. Insert a straightened paper clip or other thin object into the security connector and press firmly while sliding a release latch forward. 4. Continue holding the latch forward and insert the paper clip as shown below. This holds the release levers forward, allowing for easier removal of the top case.
  • Page 27 Using the Docking System Making Connections 5. Lift off the top of the case gently. Do not dislodge the On/Off and Undock buttons. 6. Important: Do not turn over the docking system while its top is off. Remove the plastic cover from the opening in the side of the case. 1-27...
  • Page 28 Using the Docking System Making Connections 7. Slide the ISA or PCI board into the appropriate slot and position it carefully. Support the docking system at the lower-back edge while you firmly press the board into the connector. The metal plate of the PCI board must be fully visible through the OmniBook’s side expansion opening.
  • Page 29: To Remove A Device From The Undocked Configuration

    Using the Docking System Making Connections To remove a device from the Undocked configuration When Windows 95 installs a new SCSI device or ISA or PCI expansion board (such as a network card), it might add the device to the Undocked (as well as Docked) configuration.
  • Page 30 Using the Docking System Making Connections 1-30...
  • Page 31: Using A Video Card

    Using the Docking System Using a Video Card Using a Video Card The docking system supports the use of a PCI video card. You must have a BIOS (System Software) version 1.01 or later. (In Windows for Workgroups, open OmniBook Tools in the Main window, and select the About tab to check this. In Windows 95, select Start, HP User Tools, Information, OmniBook System Information.) To install a video card...
  • Page 32: To Dock An Omnibook With A Video Card

    Using the Docking System Using a Video Card To dock an OmniBook with a video card If you have a video card installed, then you need to reboot the OmniBook whenever you dock into the docking system, regardless of the operating system. The rest of the procedure is as given under “To dock the OmniBook”...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1-33...
  • Page 34 OmniBook. It includes extensive troubleshooting information. Check with your computer system administrator, if you have one. Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard—see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library. Find technical information on the Internet. Visit the World Wide Web support site at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook...
  • Page 35: Solving Basic Problems

    Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems Solving Basic Problems If you have a problem using the docking system, find the symptom below that matches your situation. Try the suggestions one at a time. This section separates problems into the following categories: Operating problems. Docking problems.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems If network connections don’t work Make sure that the LAN cable is connected. You normally lose connections when you turn off the system or undock. See if your network software has a reconnect feature. Check your configuration files to make sure that the network drivers are properly installed.
  • Page 37: To Resolve Docking Problems

    Check whether Num Lock is off. If you’ve forgotten your password, have your OmniBook at hand and call Hewlett-Packard support. See your OmniBook Support and Service booklet. If you are using Windows 95 and the OmniBook won’t undock Check to make sure that any SCSI devices (such as a CD-ROM drive) and any ISA or PCI boards (such as network cards) are removed from the Undocked configuration.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems If the OmniBook isn’t released after pressing the Undock button If you’re using a password, make sure it’s accepted. If you’re prompted about shutting down devices, and if no applications are using those devices, press . Otherwise, close those applications and try ENTER undocking again.
  • Page 39: Specifications And Regulatory Information

    Specifications and Regulatory Information 1-39...
  • Page 40: Specifications And Regulatory Information

    If you have questions that the OmniBook manuals don't answer (even after looking in the contents and index), you can contact Hewlett-Packard at the address or phone number listed in the Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library.
  • Page 41: Hardware Specifications

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications Interfaces Serial: one 9-pin 115,200-baud RS-232 port (with hardware handshaking). Parallel: one 25-pin standard (EPP/ECP) parallel port. SCSI: one SCSI-2 port. Audio: one stereo-output port. Mouse: one PS/2 mouse port. Keyboard: one external keyboard port. Floppy disk drive: one floppy disk drive port for removable 3.5-inch disk drive.
  • Page 42: Regulatory Information

    This section presents information that shows how the docking system complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the docking system not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the docking system in these regions. U.S.A.
  • Page 43: 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 44: Europe

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Europe Products sold in Europe by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed below. Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard Company Address: Hewlett-Packard Co. Mobile Computing Division 1000 NE Circle Blvd.

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