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  • Page 1 HP OmniBook 900 Corporate Evaluator’s Guide For other Service and User Manuals, go to www.ManualDepot.com...
  • 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 HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP OmniBook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read the Software License Agreement before proceeding. Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment. Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement.
  • Page 4 Hewlett-Packard. 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

    Managing Battery Power............2-10 To save battery power ............2-10 To set time-outs..............2-11 To get the most from your battery........2-11 To create a Hibernate partition (OmniBook 900) ..............2-12 To create a Hibernate partition (OmniBook 900 B).............2-13 Software System Resources ...........2-14 Protecting the OmniBook............2-16 To set or change a password..........2-16...
  • Page 6 To install a retail version of Windows 98 ......4-4 To install video support for retail Windows 98....4-5 To install audio support for retail Windows 98 (OmniBook 900 B)4-6 To install audio support for retail Windows 98, First Edition (OmniBook 900) ..........4-7 To Install PC Card support for retail Windows 98, First Edition (OmniBook 900 B) ....4-8...
  • Page 7 To install Service Pack 5 for retail Windows NT 4.0 ..............6-6 To install video support for retail Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900 B) ........6-6 To install video support for retail Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900)........6-7 To install audio support for retail Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900 B) ........6-7...
  • Page 8 To install audio support for retail Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900)........6-8 To disable automatic CD-ROM detection......6-8 To install the Euro Key Patch..........6-8 Installing Mobile Enhancements ..........6-10 To install APM for Windows NT 4.0.........6-10 To install Card Executive for retail Windows NT 4.0 ..............6-11 Installing Pointing Device Support ........6-12...
  • Page 9 Repair Assistance ...............8-13 Customer Support Centers ..........8-13 To get repair assistance ............8-15 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary ....8-15 Removing OmniBook Passwords...........8-16 To remove the password ............8-16 Using Electronic Serial Numbers ...........8-18 To ensure serial number security........8-18 To correct an incorrect serial number.........8-19...

  • Page 11: Introducing The Omnibook

    Introducing the OmniBook...
  • Page 12 CD-ROM drive. • Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4a (Service Pack 5 on the OmniBook 900 B), which supports advanced power management, and Plug-n-Play PC Cards with HP’s Windows NT Mobile Solution.

  • Page 13: Taking Inventory

    This chapter describes • What’s included in the OmniBook box. • Models and OS support. • Available OmniBook accessories. Included in the OmniBook box • HP OmniBook 900. • External module bay. • Floppy disk drive. • AC adapter (HP F1454A) and power cord.

  • Page 14: Models And Operating System Support

    Taking Inventory Models and Operating System Support There are two OmniBook 900 Models. Models that have a “900 B” after their serial number (on the bottom of the notebook) have different video and audio controller chips than their unmarked counterparts. Unmarked means there is nothing following the serial number.

  • Page 15: Buying Omnibook Accessories

    The operating system is fully qualified on the OmniBook by Microsoft. The OmniBook can be ordered with the operating system installed. Hewlett-Packard tests the operating system with a wide variety of Hewlett- Packard and third party hardware and software. All OmniBook specific device drivers for the operating system are provided on the hard disk drive, Recovery CD and web.
  • Page 16 Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory • PC Cards (various). • SmartCard (various). • Auto / airline adapter (HP F1455A). • AC adapter (HP F1454A). • External Battery Charger (HP F1706A). • OmniBook carrying cases (HP F1606-1608A). Refer to the Features and Specifications chapter for more detailed accessory information.

  • Page 17: Operating The Omnibook

    Operating the OmniBook...
  • Page 18 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 chapter includes: ♦ Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Omnibook With The Bios Setup Utility

    Operating the OmniBook Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu-driven utility that lets you change the system configuration and tailor the operation of your OmniBook to your individual work needs.

  • Page 20: System Devices Menu

    Operating the OmniBook Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Quiet Boot When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and Enabled messages during boot. Video Display Device Sets whether the built-in display automatically switches to an Auto external display, if one is detected. Video Expansion When enabled, the video image covers the entire display in Disabled...

  • Page 21: Power Menu

    Operating the OmniBook Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility and cannot include special or accented characters. Set Administrator Press ENTER to set, change, or clear administrator password. Password This password protects BIOS Setup settings. Password length can be no longer than 8 characters, 0-9, A-Z, and cannot include special or accented characters.

  • Page 22: Boot Menu

    Operating the OmniBook Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility Power Button Mode Sets the action of the blue power button when pressed for less Suspend than 4 seconds. Lid Switch Mode Sets the action when the OmniBook lid closes. Turn off LCD Resume on Serial Ring Sets whether the system resumes from Suspend if a ring signal...

  • Page 23: Exit Menu

    Saves Setup changes, and stays in Setup. Security settings are saved when changed. To update the OmniBook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to enhance the capabilities of the OmniBook. Updates will be available from HP Electronic Support Services at http://www.hp.com/omnibook/support/index.htm...

  • Page 24: Starting And Stopping The Omnibook

    Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue power button. However, at certain times, you may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your OmniBook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.

  • Page 25: To Reset The Omnibook

    Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook To reset the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows. 1. If possible, shut down Windows. 2. Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down. –or, if this fails–...

  • Page 26: Managing Battery Power

    Operating the OmniBook Managing Battery Power Managing Battery Power The OmniBook conserves power by using Advanced Power Management (APM), software that controls battery charging and power drain. If you’re using Windows 95 or 98, APM is preinstalled on the OmniBook. If you’re using Windows NT 4.0, you’ll need to install APM (see chapter 6 for instructions).

  • Page 27: To Set Time-Outs

    Operating the OmniBook Managing Battery Power • Turn the brightness of the display down to the lowest comfortable level. This reduces the backlight power and extends the life of your OmniBook display. • Set the automatic time-out settings to emphasize saving power. •...

  • Page 28: To Create A Hibernate Partition (Omnibook 900)

    20-50% charged condition. To create a Hibernate partition (OmniBook 900) There must be a hibernation partition large enough to hold the contents of memory on the hard disk before the OmniBook can hibernate. By default the hibernation partition is large enough to hold the maximum amount of memory allowed in the OmniBook.

  • Page 29: To Create A Hibernate Partition (Omnibook 900 B)

    Operating the OmniBook Managing Battery Power To create a Hibernate partition (OmniBook 900 B) There must be a hibernation partition large enough to hold the contents of memory on the hard disk before the OmniBook can hibernate. By default the hibernation partition is large enough to hold the maximum amount of memory allowed in the OmniBook.

  • Page 30: Software System Resources

    Operating the OmniBook Software System Resources Software System Resources Below are default values for the system resources. To see other, non-default possibilities, refer to the BIOS Setup utility, which lists port and audio device configurations in the Input/Output menu. System Resources The tables in this section show typical resource usage as set up by the OmniBook BIOS.

  • Page 31: Dma Channels

    Operating the OmniBook Software System Resources System Input/Output Addresses (100-3FF) 120-127 Audio (only unmarked models) 170-177 Internal CD-ROM drive (secondary IDE controller) 1F0-1F7 Internal hard disk (primary IDE controller) 220-22F Audio Internal CD-ROM drive (secondary IDE controller) 378-37F LPT1 (printer port) 388-38B Audio 3B0-3BB...

  • Page 32: Protecting The Omnibook

    Operating the OmniBook Protecting the OmniBook Protecting the OmniBook Your OmniBook provides several ways for you to protect your computer. This section describes how to • Set or change a password. • Delete a password. • Attach a security cable. •...

  • Page 33: To Delete A Password

    Operating the OmniBook Protecting the OmniBook To delete a password You can use this procedure to delete either a User or an Administrator password. If you delete an administrator password, the OmniBook automatically deletes the user password as well. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2.

  • Page 34: To Enable Hard Disk Drive Lock

    Operating the OmniBook Protecting the OmniBook To enable hard disk drive lock Hard disk drive lock helps you keep your information secure. When you enable hard disk drive lock, the current user password (or C A U T I O N administrator password if that is the only password set) is encoded on the hard disk drive.

  • Page 35: Testing The Operation

    Operating the OmniBook Testing the Operation Testing the Operation The OmniBook hardware diagnostic program is shipped on every OmniBook. It provides two levels of testing: • Automated testing using the basic hardware test. • Advanced testing using the individual hardware tests. You can run the OmniBook hardware diagnostic program from the OmniBook when the system reboots.
  • Page 36 Operating the OmniBook Testing the Operation 8. When you are finished running tests, press ESC to exit the advanced tests. 9. Optional: Press F4 to save system and test information in the Support Ticket log file, HPSUPPT.TXT. 10. Exit. Press F3 to exit and reboot. 11.

  • Page 37: Using The Recovery Cd

    Using the Recovery CD...
  • Page 38 Using the Recovery CD You can use the OmniBook Recovery CD to recover an original OmniBook build, or you can use it to install the HP custom software over a user-installed alternate operating system. The Recovery CD provides the OmniBook-specific drivers to configure your custom system.

  • Page 39: Recovering A Factory Build

    The following procedure describes how to recover the original operating system that came with your OmniBook. Requirements ♦ CD-ROM drive for the OmniBook 900. ♦ OmniBook Recovery CD. This procedure will format the hard disk drive. If possible, back up any C A U T I O N files you would like to save before recovering.

  • Page 40: To Recover The Windows 95 Or Windows 98 Factory Installation (Omnibook 900)

    The following procedure describes how to recover the original operating system that came with your OmniBook. Requirements ♦ CD-ROM drive for the OmniBook 900. ♦ OmniBook Recovery CD. This procedure will format the hard disk drive. If possible, back up any C A U T I O N files you would like to save before recovering.

  • Page 41: To Recover The Windows Nt Factory Installation (Omnibook 900)3-5

    The following procedure describes how to use the Recovery CD to recover the original Windows NT 4.0 factory-installation that came with your OmniBook. Requirements ♦ CD-ROM drive for OmniBook 900. ♦ OmniBook Recovery CD. This procedure will format the hard disk drive. Back up any files you Hint would like to save before installing Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 43: Using Windows 98

    Using Windows 98...

  • Page 44: Using Windows 98

    OmniBook 900 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Windows 98 CD-ROM. ♦ ♦ OmniBook drivers for Windows 98 Location: On the OmniBook hard drive and the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD, the drivers are in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN98. On the OmniBook 900 B, Recovery CD the drivers are in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98.

  • Page 45: Installing Retail Windows 98

    6. Go to the \RECOVER\BOOTDISK directory on the Recovery CD. If D: is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive, type CD \RECOVER\BOOTDISK (on the OmniBook 900 B, type CD \OMNIBOOK\BOOTDISK) 7. Type MAKESUPP. 8. Enter A as the Floppy drive.

  • Page 46: To Install A Retail Version Of Windows 98

    Installing Retail Windows 98 Format the hard drive 1. With the OmniBook 900 turned off, insert the CD-ROM drive into the module bay and connect the floppy with the floppy cable (F1473A) to the parallel port of the Omnibook. Restart your system using the floppy disk you just created.

  • Page 47: To Install Video Support For Retail Windows 98

    To install video support for retail Windows 98 If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 98, you’ll need to install video support. The driver is located on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN98\VIDEO. On the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD: \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\VIDEO. 1. Insert the Recovery CD.

  • Page 48: To Install Audio Support For Retail Windows 98 (Omnibook 900

    Using Windows 98 Installing Retail Windows 98 9. If you are using the OmniBook 900 B, select RAGE MOBILITY AGP, otherwise, choose the NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV video driver and click OK. 10. Click Next to accept the driver location. 11. Click Finish.

  • Page 49: To Install Audio Support For Retail Windows 98, First Edition (Omnibook 900)

    Installing Retail Windows 98 To install audio support for retail Windows 98, First Edition (OmniBook 900) If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 98, you’ll need to install audio support. This driver is located on the OmniBook’s hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN98\AUDIO\DISK1.

  • Page 50: To Install Pc Card Support For Retail Windows 98, First Edition (Omnibook 900 B)

    If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 98, you’ll need to install PC Card support. This step is not required for Windows 98, Second Edition. On the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD the driver is located in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\1ST_EDN.W98\PCCARD. 1. From Control Panel, double-click the System icon.

  • Page 51: To Install Pc Card Support For Retail Windows 98, First Edition (Omnibook 900)

    20. Click Yes to restart the computer. To Install PC Card support for retail Windows 98, First Edition (OmniBook 900) If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows 98, you’ll need to install PC Card support. This driver is located on the OmniBook’s hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN98\PCCARD.

  • Page 52: To Disable Automatic Cd-Rom Detection

    Using Windows 98 Installing Pointing Device Support To disable automatic CD-ROM detection Windows 98 will automatically detect and respond when you insert a CD. However, this prevents the OmniBook from automatically turning off after a period of inactivity if the CD-ROM drive is present. To disable this feature: 1.

  • Page 53: To Install The Full Pointing Stick Capabilities

    Install pointing stick support The pointing stick driver is on the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN98\TRACKPNT. The pointing stick driver is on the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\TRACKPNT. 1. From Control Panel, double-click System, then Device Manager.

  • Page 54: To Install Full Touch Pad Capabilities

    3. Select the System Devices menu. 4. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select Touch Pad. 5. Press F10 to save and exit. Install touch pad support on the OmniBook 900 1. From the Start menu, click Run. 2. Enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN98\TOUCHPAD\Setup.exe on the Recovery CD and click OK.

  • Page 55: Installing Patches For Windows 98, First Edition

    Windows 98 Second Edition already includes these patches. All patches are located on the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\1ST_EDN.W98\PATCHES\. On the OmniBook 900 Recovery two of the patches (DVD and Outlook) are on the Recovery CD at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN98\PATCHES. You can download the third at www.hp.com/omnibook.

  • Page 56: To Install The Outlook Express Patch

    Using Windows 98 Installing patches for Windows 98, first edition 1. Type Y to replace the existing file. 2. Close the MS-DOS Window. To Install the Outlook Express Patch Microsoft has made an update available for Microsoft Outlook Express. This patch addresses variations of a problem involving file attachments with extremely long names.

  • Page 57: Installing Intel Speedstep  Technology Applet

    Using Windows 98 Installing Intel® SpeedStep( Technology Applet  ® Installing Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet If you've installed a retail version of Windows 98, you'll need to install the  ® Intel SpeedStep technology Applet if you have a dual-speed Pentium III processor.

  • Page 58: Installing Omnibook Docking System Support

    This section describes how to ♦ Install the OmniBook Docking System support. To install the OmniBook Docking System support (OmniBook 900 B) The OmniBook Docking System IDE and SCSI drivers located on the Recovery CD at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\DOCKING. The drivers are also available on the Dock Update CD that shipped with your OmniBook.

  • Page 59: To Install The Omnibook Docking System Support (Omnibook 900)

    D:\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W98\VIDEO. After six prompts, Windows will reboot. To install the OmniBook Docking System support (OmniBook 900) The OmniBook Docking System IDE driver is located on the Recovery CD at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN98\DOCKING\IDE. The drivers are also available on the Dock Update CD that shipped with your OmniBook.

  • Page 60: Installing Cards

    ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card Requirements OmniBook 900 with Windows 98 installed. ♦ ♦ 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card. 1. While Windows 99 is running, insert the PC Card.

  • Page 61: Using Windows 95

    Using Windows 95...

  • Page 62: Using Windows 95

    ♦ OmniBook 900 CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. ♦ Windows 95 CD-ROM. ♦ OmniBook drivers for Windows 95 Location: OmniBook hard drive and on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95. On the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD the drivers are in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95.

  • Page 63: Installing Windows 95

    ♦ Install Docking System support for Windows 95. Requirements ♦ OmniBook 900 with Floppy & CD-ROM drives. ♦ Omnibook 900 Floppy Disk Cable for external use through parallel port (Part No. F1473A) ♦ Blank, formatted floppy disk ♦ Windows 95 OSR 2.x CD-ROM.
  • Page 64 12. Close the MS-DOS Prompt. Format the hard drive 1. With the OmniBook 900 turned off, insert the CD-ROM drive into the module bay and connect the floppy with the floppy cable (F1473A) to the parallel port of the Omnibook. Restart your system using the floppy disk you just created.

  • Page 65: To Install Windows 95 Osr2.X

    Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 10. Type the following commands to copy the Windows 95 files to the C: drive. MD \WINDOWS MD \WINDOWS\OPTIONS MD \WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS Copy G:\WIN95\*.* C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS COPY A:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS C:\ COPY CON C:\CONFIG.SYS DEVICE=C:\HIMEM.SYS /MACHINE:2 Press F6 then Enter 11.

  • Page 66: To Install Video Support For Windows 95

    23. In the View tab, select Show all files, uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types, then click OK. 24. Copy the files from the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\PIIX4UPD (in the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\PIIX4UPD) to C:\WINDOWS\INF.

  • Page 67: To Install Audio Support For Windows 95

    4. Click Have Disk. 5. Enter the directory of the video drivers on the Recovery CD, then click 6. If you are using the OmniBook 900 B, select RAGE MOBILITY AGP, otherwise, choose the NeoMagic MagicMedia 256AV video driver and click OK.

  • Page 68: To Install Pc Card Support For Windows 95

    If you’ve installed Windows 95, you’ll need to install PC Card support. This driver is located on the OmniBook’s hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\PCCARD. It is located on the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\PCCARD. 1. Copy all files from the ..\PCCARD\950CONLY on the Recovery CD to C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS.
  • Page 69 Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\IRDA and \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\FASTIR. 1. Go to the infrared drivers directory (IRDA) and copy the .INF files to C:\WINDOWS\INF: 2. If prompted to overwrite old files, click Yes. 3. Reboot the OmniBook.

  • Page 70: To Install Usb Support For Windows 95

    USB support. These drivers are located on the OmniBook’s hard drive or on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\USB. It is located on the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\USB. 1. Copy the USB directory and its contents from the Recovery CD to C:\WINDOWS\TEMP.

  • Page 71: To Install Euro Key Currency Symbol Support

    Y2K Update. The Y2K Patch is located on the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\Y2K. If you are using the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD, you must download the update from Microsoft’s web site. 1. From Start Menu, click Run.

  • Page 72: Installing Pointing Device Support

    Using Windows 95 Installing Pointing Device Support Installing Pointing Device Support Two pointing devices (pointing stick and touch pad) are built into your OmniBook. The default pointing device driver (PS/2 Mouse) supports the basic features of both the pointing stick and the touch pad. This section describes how to ♦...

  • Page 73: To Install Full Touch Pad Capabilities

    Install pointing stick support The pointing stick driver is on the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\TRACKPNT. The pointing stick driver is on the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\TRACKPNT. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Mouse, then General. 2. Click the Change button.
  • Page 74 Using Windows 95 Installing Pointing Device Support 9. Select the feature for the middle button (clicking both buttons together) and click next. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Finish. 12. Click OK to close the Mouse Properties window. 5-14...

  • Page 75: Installing Accessory Module Support

    To install second hard drive support If you intend to use a second HDD in the Module Bay, you will have to update the Windows 95 hard-disk driver. For the OmniBook 900, the update is available on the HP web site (www.hp.com/omnibook). It is also...

  • Page 76: Installing Intel Speedstep  Technology Applet

    Using Windows 95 Installing Intel® SpeedStep( Technology Applet  ® Installing Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet If you've installed a retail version of Windows 95, you'll need to install the  ® Intel SpeedStep technology Applet if you have a dual-speed Pentium III processor.

  • Page 77: Installing Omnibook Docking System Support

    The OmniBook Docking System IDE driver is located on the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\DOCKING\IDE and ..\SCSI. On the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD they are at at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\W95\DOCKING\IDE and ..\SCSI. The drivers are also available on the Dock Update CD that shipped with your OmniBook Docking System.

  • Page 78: Installing Cards

    3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card Requirements OmniBook 900 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ ♦ 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card. ♦...
  • Page 79 Using Windows 95 Installing Cards 4. Click Finish to install the driver. 5. Even though the 3Com driver disk is still in the A: drive, Windows will prompt you to insert the driver disk. Click OK. 6. Type A:\ when the path dialog box appears, then click OK. 7.

  • Page 81: Using Windows Nt 4.0

    Using Windows NT 4.0...

  • Page 82: Using Windows Nt

    Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4a (Service Pack 5 on the OmniBook 900 B) comes factory-installed on the OmniBook 900. You can get Service Pack 5 from Microsoft’s web site and on the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD. The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows NT 4.0 and configures the appropriate device drivers.

  • Page 83: Installing Retail Windows Nt 4.0

    The application notes are available on the OmniBook website: http://www.hp.com/omnibook. To prepare for software installation (OmniBook 900 B) It is recommended you repartition your hard disk before installing Windows NT 4.0. If you are installing retail Windows NT 4.0 over the HP OmniBook Windows 95/98 image, you must repartition the hard disk.

  • Page 84: To Prepare For Software Installation (Omnibook 900)

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 To prepare for software installation (OmniBook 900) It is recommended you repartition your hard disk before installing Windows NT 4.0. If you are installing retail Windows NT 4.0 over the HP OmniBook Windows 95/98 image, you must repartition the hard disk.
  • Page 85 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 If you are going to format as FAT enter 2040 or less. If you are going to format as NTFS enter 4090 or less. Make sure C: New <Unfomatted> is selected. 11.

  • Page 86: To Install Service Pack 5 For Retail Windows Nt 4.0

    To install Service Pack 5 for retail Windows NT 4.0 If you’ve installed a retail version of Windows NT 4.0, you’ll need to install Service Pack 5. This is located on OmniBook 900 B Windows NT Recovery CD in the root directory \NT4_SP5 or the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com/support/winnt/...

  • Page 87: To Install Video Support For Retail Windows Nt 4.0 (Omnibook 900)

    Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 To install video support for retail Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900) On the OmniBook 900 Windows NT Recovery CD the drivers are in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\VIDEO 1. From Control Panel, double-click Display, then click Settings. 2. Click Display Type, then click Change.

  • Page 88: Windows Nt 4.0 (Omnibook 900 B)

    To install the Euro Key Patch The Euro Key Patch allows you to type the Euro currency symbol in Windows NT. The Euro Key Patch is located on the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\EURO. On the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD the driver is in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\NT4\EURO.
  • Page 89 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 4. Double-click on the nt4_euro.exe 5. Click OK. 6. When prompted, click Yes to restart the computer.

  • Page 90: Installing Mobile Enhancements

    • Windows NT 4.0 OmniBook Mobile Enhancements. Location: OmniBook hard drive or OmniBook 900 Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\APM and ..\PCCARD. On the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD the drivers are in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\NT4\APM and ..\PCCARD. To install APM for Windows NT 4.0 The driver is located on the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\APM.

  • Page 91: To Install Card Executive For Retail Windows Nt 4.0

    To take advantage of Card Executive’s plug-n-play for PCMCIA network cards, you must install Card Executive before installing Windows NT networking. The driver is located on the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\PCCARD. On the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD the driver is in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\NT4\PCCARD.

  • Page 92: Installing Pointing Device Support

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Pointing Device Support Installing Pointing Device Support Two pointing devices (pointing stick and touch pad) are built into your OmniBook. The default pointing device driver (PS/2 Mouse support the basic features of both the pointing stick and the touch pad. This section describes how to ♦...

  • Page 93: To Install Full Touch Pad Capabilities

    1. From Control Panel, double-click Mouse, then General. 2. Click the Change button. 3. Click Have Disk 4. Enter the directory of the pointing stick drivers on the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\TRACKPNT. On the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\NT4\TRACKPNT and click OK.
  • Page 94 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Pointing Device Support 6-14...

  • Page 95: Installing Intel Speedstep  Technology Applet

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Intel® SpeedStep( Technology Applet  ® Installing Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet If you've installed a retail version of Windows NT 4.0, you'll need to  ® install the Intel SpeedStep technology Applet if you have a dual-speed Pentium III processor.

  • Page 96: Installing Omnibook Docking System Support

    The OmniBook Docking System IDE drivers are located on the OmniBook 900 Recovery CD at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\DOCKING\IDE and ..\SCSI. On the OmniBook 900 B Recovery CD they are located at \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\NT4\DOCKING\IDE and ..\SCSI They are also located on the Dock Update CD that ships with the OmniBook Docking System.

  • Page 97: Installing Cards

    ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card. To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook 900 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card. ♦ ♦ Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. Resources ♦...

  • Page 98: To Install A 3Com 3C575 Fast Etherlink Xl Cardbus Pc Card

    Important Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5. To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook 900 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. ♦ Windows NT CD-ROM. ♦ 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL CardBus PC Card.

  • Page 99: Using The Omnibook Docking Solutions

    Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions...

  • Page 100: Using The Omnibook Docking Solutions

    Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions The OmniBook Docking Solutions provide external connections for the OmniBook that you can leave in place whenever you remove the OmniBook from your desk. Instead of disconnecting and reconnecting peripheral devices, simply undock and dock the OmniBook. There are three docking solutions to choose from.
  • Page 101 This chapter describes procedures to expand the capabilities of your OmniBook, including ♦ Operating the Docking Solutions ♦ Using the Docking Solutions under Windows 95/98 ♦ Using the Docking Solutions under Windows NT 4.0...

  • Page 102: Operating The Docking Solutions

    Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions Operating the Docking Solutions Operating the Docking Solutions This section describes how to • Install a docking tray. • Dock the OmniBook. • Undock the OmniBook. • Manually undock the OmniBook. • Set an undock password. •...

  • Page 103: To Dock The Omnibook

    Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions Operating the Docking Solutions To dock the OmniBook Use only an HP F1454A ac adapter (shipped with OmniBooks C A U T I O N compatible with this dock). Using any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and may void your warranty.

  • Page 104: To Undock The Omnibook

    Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions Operating the Docking Solutions To undock the OmniBook 1. If you’re using Windows NT, click Start, Shut Down. 2. Press the undock button on the front of the dock and wait for the undock light to turn green. Then position your thumb as shown and pull the release lever forward.

  • Page 105: To Set An Undock Password

    Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions Operating the Docking Solutions To set an undock password An administrative password must be set before you can set a user Note password. Refer to the Protecting your OmniBook section in chapter 2 for detailed information about setting administrative passwords. Password security protects access to your OmniBook.

  • Page 106: Using The Docking Solutions Under Windows 95/98

    Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions Using the Docking Solutions under Windows 95/98 Using the Docking Solutions under Windows 95/98 Windows 95/98 is designed to support notebook docks. You can dock or undock the OmniBook when it is on, off, or in suspend mode in Windows 95/98.

  • Page 107: To Configure A Docked Hardware Profile

    Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions Using the Docking Solutions under Windows 95/98 To configure a docked hardware profile When Windows 95 installs a new Dock device (such as a network card), it may include the device in both the docked and undocked configurations. To prevent problems when undocking, remove the device from the undocked configuration.

  • Page 108: Using The Docking Solutions Under Windows Nt

    Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions Using the Docking Solutions under Windows NT Using the Docking Solutions under Windows NT Windows NT 4.0 does not support notebook docks. If you are using the Mini Dock with a PC Card in the dock or the Docking System, you must shut down before docking or undocking.

  • Page 109: Features And Support Information

    Features and Support Information...

  • Page 110: Features And Support Information

    If you have questions that this manual and the online 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 111: Omnibook 900 Features

    Features and Support Information OmniBook 900 Features OmniBook 900 Features Models with 12-inch display: Physical Attributes Size: 11.8 × 8.8 × 1.26 in (30.0 × 22.5 × 3.2 cm). Weight: 4 lb (1.8 kg) for notebook. Models with 13-inch display: Size: 11.9 ×...
  • Page 112 Features and Support Information OmniBook 900 Features 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro−compatible stereo sound. Audio System Built-in speaker. 3D-enhanced PCI bus audio with Zoomed Video support. Built-in microphone. Line-in, headphone-out, and microphone-in. 87/88-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key Keyboard and emulation.
  • Page 113 Features and Support Information Models without “900” after serial number Major ICs CPU: Intel Mobile Pentium II Performance Enhanced (PE) processor. South Bridge: PIIX4E. Video: NeoMagic MagicGraph NM2200 (NMG5). Audio: NeoMagic MagicGraph NM2200 (NMG5) and NeoMagic Audio NMA2. CardBus: TI PCI 1225. Keyboard controller: National PC87570.

  • Page 114: Omnibook Docking Solutions Features

    Features and Support Information OmniBook Docking Solutions Features OmniBook Docking Solutions Features Physical OmniBook Port Replicator and Mini Dock Attributes Size: 45.0 × 40.3 × 8 cm (17.7 × 15.9 × 3.2 in). Size w/ monitor stand: 45 x 40.3 x 12.7 cm (17.7 x 15.9 x 5 in) Weight: 2.9 kg (6.4 lb.).

  • Page 115: Omnibook Accessories

    Features and Support Information OmniBook Accessories OmniBook Accessories OmniBook 900 Series Specific Accessories F1704A External bay module. F1705A Lithium-ion battery. F1706A Lithium-ion battery charger F1746A 6.4-GB internal hard disk drive (replacement). OmniBook 900 Shared Accessories F1474A 24X CD-ROM drive module.
  • Page 116 Features and Support Information OmniBook Accessories Common Accessories F1477A Docking System and monitor stand (tall). F1452A Mini Dock (AC adapter included). F1451A Port Replicator (AC adapter included). F1453A Monitor stand for Port Replicator and Mini Dock. F1456A 32-MB SDRAM expansion card. F1457A 64-MB SDRAM expansion card.

  • Page 117: Getting Assistance And Support

    Customer Support centers. ♦ Getting repair assistance. ♦ Hewlett-Packard limited warranty. To look up technical information This Corporate Evaluator’s Guide provides technical specifications and other information to assist in completing evaluations. For more OmniBook information, refer to the following OmniBook documentation.
  • Page 118 Features and Support Information Getting Assistance and Support OmniBook Quick Start Sheet Location: In box (printed document). Audience: End user. Content: Setting up the OmniBook, using power management options, selecting a factory-installed operating system, getting support (telephone and electronic). OmniBook Reference Guide Location: In Box (printed document) and www.hp.com/omnibook.
  • Page 119 Features and Support Information Getting Assistance and Support OmniBook Dock Quick Start Sheet Location: OmniBook Dock Box (Paper). Audience: End User, Corporate IT. Content: Setting up the Dock, support information. OmniBook Dock User’s Guide Location: OmniBook Dock Box (printed document) and www.hp.com/omnbook.

  • Page 120: To Get Hp Omnibook Assistance

    Features and Support Information Getting Assistance and Support To get HP OmniBook assistance If you need assistance with your HP OmniBook or HP OmniBook accessory, use any of the following support services: Provider Type Type of Assistance HP Electronic Product literature, news, support documentation, applications Support Services notes, FAQ’s, software and Approved and Tested Solutions HP Customer...

  • Page 121: Repair Assistance

    Features and Support Information Getting Assistance and Support Repair Assistance Warranty. You must contact one of the participating support providers listed above, or an HP Service Center to receive warranty service. The support provider will help qualify your unit for warranty repair based on the warranty applicable to your unit and original purchase date, and will provide you with repair processes in your area.
  • Page 122 Features and Support Information Getting Assistance and Support For the latest list of phone numbers, see the OmniBook website under Support, http://www.hp.com/omnibook. North America Russia 7095 797 3500 United States: (970) 635-1000 Spain (Spanish): 902.321.123 Canada (English): (970) 635-1000 Sweden (Swedish): 08.619.2170 Canada (French): (800) 387-3867 Switzerland (German/French): 0848.80.11.11 Mexico: 326 4600, Guadalejara 669 9500,...

  • Page 123: To Get Repair Assistance

    Center. The support provider will provide you with repair charges and processes in your area, or will refer you to a repair center. Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary The following table summarizes Hewlett-Packard’s limited warranty. The OmniBook Support and Service booklet contains complete warranty information.

  • Page 124: Removing Omnibook Passwords

    Removing OmniBook Passwords Removing OmniBook Passwords If you forget your password, Hewlett-Packard has a procedure to allow you to remove it. There is a master password that will unlock each OmniBook. You must call Technical Support and give acceptable proof-of-ownership of your OmniBook.
  • Page 125 Features and Support Information Removing OmniBook Passwords The OmniBook generates and displays an encoded master password. 3. Read the encoded password to Technical Support. 4. Technical Support runs a program that decodes the encoded master password. 5. Press ENTER, then type the decoded alphanumeric password Technical support generates.

  • Page 126: Using Electronic Serial Numbers

    Press any key to continue After a key press, the OmniBook continues the normal boot process. Hewlett-Packard has also provided a utility called ESN.EXE in the C:\OMNIBOOK directory to set the serial number. This program must be run in MS-DOS. This Utility does the following: 1.

  • Page 127: To Correct An Incorrect Serial Number

    Features and Support Information Using Electronic Serial Numbers 4. Confirms the Serial Number is valid. If it is, it asks you to verify the serial number. If it is not correct, it prompts for the serial number again. 5. It burns the electronic serial number into flash memory and prompts you to restart the OmniBook.
  • Page 129 CD, 4-9, 5-10, 6-9 warranty, 8-15 channels (DMA), 2-15 ACPI, 2-6 configuring address audio devices, 2-14 Hewlett-Packard, 8-2 BIOS settings, 2-3 HP website, 8-9 pointing stick, 4-10, 5-12, 6-12 Input/Output, 2-14 system resources, 2-14 addresses (I/O), 2-15 touch pad, 4-11, 5-13, 6-13...
  • Page 130 products, 7-2, 7-3, 7-7, 7-9 infrared tray, 7-3 drivers (Windows 95), 5-8, 5-10 docking passwords, 7-6 drivers (Windows 98), 4-9 documentation infrared port Corporate Evaluator's Guide, 8-11 mode, 2-4 OmniBook Notes, 8-10 installing Quick Start sheet, 8-10 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card, 6-15 Reference Guide, 8-10 3Com Fast EtherLink XL, 6-16 Support and Service Guide, 8-10...
  • Page 131 OmniBook documentation, 8-9 reinstalling Windows, 3-3 system resource, 2-14 repair, 8-15 rebooting serial number, 8-18, 8-19 boot device, 2-6 specifications, 8-6 recovering original software, 3-3 starting and stopping, 2-8 repair, 8-15 tested solutions, 8-12 testing, 2-19 saving battery power, 2-10 warranty, 8-15 security OmniBook Notes, 8-9, 8-10...
  • Page 132 mode, 2-8 Windows 98, 4-5 time-out, 2-6, 2-11 Windows NT 4.0, 6-7 System Devices menu (BIOS), 2-4 system memory, 2-14 warranty, 8-15 system resources website, 8-9 BIOS settings, 2-4 Windows DMA channels, 2-15 reinstalling, 3-3 I/O addresses, 2-15 Windows 95 Input/Output addresses, 2-14 documentation, 8-9 interrupts, 2-14...
  • Page 134 1. Introducing the OmniBook 2. Operating the OmniBook 3. Using the Recovery CD 4. Using Windows 98 5. Using Windows 95 6. Using Windows NT 4.0 7. Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions 8. Features and Support Information...

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