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HP OMNIBOOK OmniBook 3000 Evaluator Manual

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  • Page 1 HP OmniBook 3000 Corporate Evaluator’s Guide For other Service and User Manuals, go to www.ManualDepot.com...
  • 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.
  • Page 3 CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk drive of the HP computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided. (ii) The use of any operating system...
  • Page 4 software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA). Transfer of Rights in Software. Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ... 1-1 Taking Inventory... 1-4 Included in the OmniBook 3000 box ... 1-4 Models and configurations... 1-5 Optional OmniBook accessories ... 1-5 Power Management ... 1-6 To turn the OmniBook on and off ... 1-7 To use OmniBook power modes... 1-8 To reset the OmniBook ...
  • Page 6 Installing OmniBook Applications...3-12 To install the online User’s Handbook ...3-12 To install McAffee VirusScan ...3-13 To install HP TopTOOLS ...3-13 Installing Cards...3-14 To install a New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card ...3-14 To install a Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card...3-15 Working with Windows 95 ...3-17...
  • Page 7 Standard Features ... 5-3 Technical Specifications ... 5-6 Getting Assistance and Support...5-10 To look up technical information ...5-10 To get HP OmniBook assistance ...5-14 To find Electronic Support Services ...5-15 To contact Customer Support ...5-17 To get repair assistance ...5-19 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary ...5-20...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction...
  • Page 10 PC CardBus. 128-bit graphics accelerator with 2 MB EDO video memory. These features illustrate the uncompromising performance of HP’s most powerful notebook PCs ever, laptops fully capable of replacing a desktop computer. The optional port replicator allows single-action connection to multiple peripherals, and the PC CardBus-enabled 32-bit PC Card slots allow 100-Mbps networking and other high-bandwidth applications.
  • Page 11 A three-year worldwide limited warranty affirms the OmniBook 3000’s unmatched quality and reliability. HP’s unlimited customer service has earned top ratings for notebook service and support and is available for the price of the phone call.

  • Page 12: Taking Inventory

    What’s included in the OmniBook 3000 box. OmniBook 3000 models. Included in the OmniBook 3000 box HP OmniBook 3000. AC adapter (HP F1377A) and power cord. Floppy disk drive cable (HP F1380A). Main battery (HP F1382A). The OmniBook Reference Guide.

  • Page 13: Models And Configurations

    Models and configurations As of this printing, you can currently purchase two HP OmniBook 3000 models. The following tables describes the features of each. HP OmniBook 3000CTX 5/200 HP OmniBook Product Pentium® Processor Model Number with MMX™ technology 3000CTX F1391A...

  • Page 14: Power Management

    Introduction Power Management Power Management The OmniBook offers power states to accommodate different situations. The blue Power button is the typical method for starting and stopping your OmniBook; however, additional methods allow you to manage power efficiently. This section describes the following: Turning the OmniBook on and off Using OmniBook Power Modes.

  • Page 15: To Turn The Omnibook On And Off

    To turn the OmniBook on and off You can stop the OmniBook several ways. Some methods provide “Instant-On,” so you can quickly continue your work where you left off. Others reboot the computer. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook. Standby Press Fn+S to go into Standby mode.

  • Page 16: To Use Omnibook Power Modes

    Introduction Power Management To use OmniBook power modes Hint Time-out settings . In order to save power, you can change time-outs to automatically enter different power states after a certain amount of inactivity. When you Press Fn+S allow time-out. Press blue power button close the lid click Start, Suspend allow time-out.

  • Page 17: To Reset 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 the blue power button for 4 seconds. –or, if this fails– Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the recess on the back panel between the Parallel and Video ports.
  • Page 18 Introduction Power Management 9. Select the CD-ROM Drive then press Enter. 10. Choose option 3: Create Hibernate Partition (erases Hard Disk) 11. Choose Y to Continue. 12. When prompted for “Hibernate” partition size, we recommend that you create a 144-MB partition, the same as the factory default. Do not interrupt the Hibernate partition process or unplug the ac adapter until complete.

  • Page 19: Checking The Status Of The Omnibook

    Checking the Status of the OmniBook The OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains indicators that show the current status of the OmniBook. The indicators in the status panel show keyboard status, drive status, and power status. This section describes how to Read the status panel indicators.
  • Page 20 Introduction Checking the Status of the OmniBook Indicator Meaning Battery low. The outline blinks when the battery charge is critically low. The OmniBook also beeps. Defective battery. An empty battery icon with ac plug not blinking. No battery activity; no charging. Overheated battery.

  • Page 21: To Understand Power And Battery Lights

    To understand power and battery lights Power Lights The green power light indicates the power state. Power Light (on hinge) Steady green light Blinking light No light Battery Lights The battery itself has four square lights that indicate charge status when you press the square black button on the battery.

  • Page 22: Recovering Files, Drivers, And Applications

    Introduction Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications This section describes how to recover lost OmniBook files, drivers, and HP applications, as well as information about recovering a damaged hard disk drive or lost Recovery CD. In this section you’ll find information about the following: Contents of the OmniBook Recovery CD.

  • Page 23: Contents Of The Recovery Cd

    Contents of the Recovery CD You can reinstall the OmniBook’s factory-installed software with the OmniBook Recovery CD. This process reformats the hard drive and installs the OmniBook Windows 95 setup program. Refer to the OmniBook Reference guide for complete instructions. The OmniBook Recovery CD contains the following directories: Directory Contains README.TXT...

  • Page 24: To Use The Recovery Cd Programming Service

    If you need to recover an operating system, OmniBook drivers, or any other program on the Recovery CD, but do not have access to a CD-ROM drive, HP Service can recover these files for you. The cost is a standard charge equal to one-half the hourly labor rate.

  • Page 25: To Update The Bios

    To update the BIOS Hewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to enhance the capabilities of the OmniBook 3000. Updates will be available from HP Electronic Support Services. Refer to the OmniBook Support chapter (page 5-17) for more information. Important Because a BIOS update replaces the previous version, it is very important you follow these instructions exactly.

  • Page 26: Protecting The Omnibook

    Introduction Protecting the OmniBook Protecting the OmniBook Your OmniBook provides several ways for you to identify and protect your computer. This section describes how to Set up password protection. Clear a password. Attach a security cable and protect the hard disk drive. To set a password If password protection is set, then you will be prompted to enter a password whenever you reset or turn on the computer (depending on your setting).

  • Page 27: To Delete A Password

    Important Be sure you record your password in a safe place. If you forget your password, you might need to return your OmniBook PC to Hewlett-Packard for repair. You will also need your proof-of-purchase. Call Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Support and Service booklet.

  • Page 28: To Attach A Security Cable

    Introduction Protecting the OmniBook To attach a security cable Your OmniBook has a built-in connector that allows you to secure the OmniBook with a cable. The Kensington MicroSaver lock system works with these connectors and is available at many computer stores. The same lock works with an OmniBook port replicator.

  • Page 29: Identifying System Resources

    Identifying 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 30: Dma Channels

    Introduction Identifying System Resources Valid uses for memory addresses CC000-DFFFF Upper memory blocks (UMBs). PC Card memory windows. System Input/Output Addresses (100-3FF) 170-177 Secondary hard disk drive controller (internal CD-ROM) 1F0-1F7 Internal hard disk 200-207 Joystick 220-22F Crystal sound Secondary hard disk drive controller (internal CD-ROM) 378-37F LPT1 (printer port) 388-38B...

  • Page 31: Using Windows For Workgroups 3.11

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11...
  • Page 32 \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WFW. Before you Start This installation assumes you have the default HP Windows 95 build on the hard drive. If you have repartitioned the hard disk drive, please follow the procedure in the Introduction chapter to create the hibernation partition. Reformatting the...

  • Page 33: Installing Windows For Workgroups 3.11

    Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 This section describes how to set up the operating system and drivers including the following: Reformatting the hard drive. Installing MS-DOS. Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11. Installing CD-ROM support Installing video support Installing sound support Installing PC Card support Installing TouchPad support.

  • Page 34: To Install Ms-Dos

    If you are installing Windows for Workgroups, do not install networking at this time. Follow the instructions in the application note for the network card you are using. Application notes are available on our website at: http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook . 4. Return to MS-DOS when prompted. 5. At the MS-DOS prompt type EDIT C:\CONFIG.SYS.

  • Page 35: To Install Cd-Rom Support

    8. Remove the floppy disk then press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn the OmniBook off. To install CD-ROM support Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed. OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD 1. Ensure the OmniBook 3000 is off. 2.

  • Page 36: To Install Video Support

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 To install video support Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed. OmniBook 3000 driver for video support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WFW\VIDEO 1. Type Win to start Windows for Workgroups. 2.

  • Page 37: To Install Touchpad Support

    5. Click Yes to continue the installation. 6. Click Yes again to continue the installation. 7. Click Next to accept the default installation directory. 8. Click Yes to reboot. 9. From the File Manager, delete the C:\SOUND directory. Important The Crystal Sound Drivers will cause a CrystalWare splash screen to be displayed every time Windows is started.

  • Page 38: To Install Pc Card Support

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 To install PC Card support Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed. OmniBook 3000 driver for PC Card support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WFW\PCCARD 1.
  • Page 39 REM – Card identification driver required for card other than memory cards devicehigh=C:\CARDWIZ\CARDID.EXE REM – Card Services APM support required for card slot support install=C:\CARDWIZ\CS_APM.EXE 4. Add the following lines to the [386Enh] section of C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI. Important You can copy and paste these lines from the README.TXT file located in the PC Card driver directory.

  • Page 40: Installing Cards

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Cards Installing Cards This section describes how to install the following: New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card. Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card. To install a New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed.
  • Page 41 11. Enter a workgroup if appropriate. 12. Insert Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Disks 7 and 8 when prompted. 13. Reinsert the drivers disk when prompted. 14. Click OK to accept that the system files have been modified. 15. Click Continue. 16.

  • Page 42: To Install A Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem Pc Card

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Cards To install a Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + modem PC Card Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed. Xircom Ethernet 10/100+Modem PC Card. Xircom Drivers Disk 2. Configuration Interrupt: 3. I/O Port address: 300. 1.
  • Page 43 17. Edit the C:\CONFIG.SYS file and change the following line: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-D1FFF DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-D3FFF 18. Reboot the OmniBook. Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Cards 2-13...

  • Page 44: Working With Windows For Workgroups

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Working with Windows for Workgroups Working with Windows for Workgroups This section describes how to customize the OmniBook for use with Windows for Workgroups including the following: Maximizing memory. Increasing performance. Using DriveSpace compression. Using the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator. To maximize memory Certain situations require a large segment of conventional memory.

  • Page 45: To Increase Performance

    C:\CARDWIZ\CSALLOC.INI file and remove the REM in CONFIG.SYS according to the instructions contained in each file. To increase performance In Windows for Workgroups, you can get your OmniBook to work even faster by optimizing the amount of memory reserved for reading and writing files. 1.

  • Page 47: Using Windows 95

    Using Windows 95...
  • Page 48 Windows 95 Installation CD. Two blank floppy disks. The OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD. OmniBook 3000 Internal CD-ROM HP OmniBook 3000 Windows 95 drivers. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95. Before You Start The Windows 95 installation requires a newly formatted hard drive. Follow these...

  • Page 49: Installing Windows 95

    Installing Windows 95 This section describes how to set up the operating system and drivers including Reformatting the hard drive. Installing Windows 95A. Installing video support. Installing sound support. Installing PC Card support. Installing TouchPad support. Installing Infrared support. To prepare for software installation 1.

  • Page 50: To Install Windows 95

    Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 16. Type B, then Y. 17. Press any key to begin. 18. Type N to exit. 19. Remove the OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to reboot. (Leave the new Support Utility Disk in the A: drive) To install Windows 95 1.
  • Page 51 13. The Get Connected Screen prompts you for additional components. After your selection, click Next. 14. Select Install The Most Common Components (recommended), then click Next. 15. Click Yes to accept the Startup Disk, then click Next. 16. Click Next to start Copying Windows 95 Files to Your Computer. 17.

  • Page 52: To Install Video Support

    6. Click OK to select NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD. 7. Under Monitor Type, click Change. 8. Choose Laptop Display Panel (1024x768), then click OK. 9. Click Close. 10. Select the correct Desktop Area for the OmniBook you are using. Choose High Color if desired.

  • Page 53: To Install Sound Support

    To install sound support Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. OmniBook 3000 driver for sound support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\SOUND. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Systems. 2. Click Device Manager. 3. Open the Unknown device under Other Devices, and confirm the following resources in the Resource tab Direct Memory Access Direct Memory Access...

  • Page 54: To Install Pc Card Support

    17. Shut down and restart Windows 95. To install PC Card support Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. HP OmniBook PC Card drivers. Location: OmniBook hard drive or on Recovery CD in OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\PCCARD\950AONLY 1. Copy all .VXD files from OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\PCCARD\950AONLY to C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.

  • Page 55: To Install Touchpad Support

    13. Click Next to accept the default selection. 14. Click Finish 15. Click Yes to shutdown and restart Windows 95. To install TouchPad support The OmniBook 3000 TouchPad works perfectly with the built in Windows 95 mouse driver. If you want to take advantage of the TouchPad’s enhanced features you must install the TouchPad driver.

  • Page 56: To Install Infrared Support

    Installing Windows 95 To install infrared support Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. HP OmniBook driver for infrared support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\IRDA ..\FASTIR. 1. Go to the infrared drivers directory (\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\IRDA) and copy the .INF files to C:\WINDOWS\INF: 2.
  • Page 57 22. Select Show all Files and deselect Hide MS-DOS file extensions for file types that are registered, then click OK. 23. Right-click on SMCIRLAP.INF in the \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\FASTIR directory. 24. Click Install off the pop-up menu. 25. If prompted for the location of SMCIRLAP.INF enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\FASTIR, then click OK.

  • Page 58: Installing Omnibook Applications

    The OmniBook 3000 ships with the online User’s Handbook, McAffee VirusScan, and HP TopTOOLS. Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. HP OmniBook online User’s Handbook. Location: Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\HPUTILS. McAffee VirusScan software. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\VIRUSCAN.

  • Page 59: To Install Mcaffee Virusscan

    8. Click Finish to restart Windows 95. Important If you uninstall HP TopTOOLS, the Power and Sound Icons will disappear from the taskbar. From Control Panel, open Power. Select Show Battery Meter on the Taskbar then click OK. The Power and Sound Icons will reappear on the Taskbar.

  • Page 60: Installing Cards

    Using Windows 95 Installing Cards Installing Cards This section describes how to install the following: New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card. Xircom Ethernet 10/100 Modem PC Card. To install a New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card.

  • Page 61: To Install A Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem Pc Card

    A dialog box displays Windows 95 Can’t Find The Necessary Driver. 4. Even though the disk may still be in drive A, enter A:\ when the path dialog box appears, then click OK. 5. Enter a Workgroup if applicable. 6. When prompted to restart the computer, remove the disk, then click Yes. To install a Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed.
  • Page 62 Using Windows 95 Installing Cards 5. Even though the Xircom Installation disk is still in the A drive, Windows will prompt you to insert the driver disk. Click OK. 6. A dialog box may be displayed with the following: Windows 95 Can’t Find The Driver CEM56.SYS 7.

  • Page 63: Working With Windows 95

    Working with Windows 95 This section describes how to customize the OmniBook for use with Windows 95 including the following: Automatically detecting a CD. Running an MS-DOS program outside Windows 95. Using the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator. Resolving Infrared problems. To automatically detect a CD You can set up your system to automatically detect and respond when you insert a CD.

  • Page 64: To Use The Omnibook 3000 Port Replicator

    Using Windows 95 Working with Windows 95 To use the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator The OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator has the same ports as the OmniBook 3000. Windows 95 will not create a docking hardware profile for the Port Replicator. This will significantly increase the reliability of hot docking on the OmniBook 3000.

  • Page 65: Using Windows Nt 4.0

    Using Windows NT 4.0...

  • Page 66: Using Windows Nt

    Using Windows NT 4.0 The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows NT 4.0, and configures appropriate device drivers. Requirements OmniBook 3000. OmniBook 3000 internal CD-ROM drive. Blank floppy disk. 16 MB of RAM (32 MB recommended). Windows NT 4.0 Installation CD-ROM. OmniBook 3000 drivers Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 67: Installing Windows Nt 4.0

    Installing PC Card support. To install Windows NT 4.0 This installation assumes an internal CD-ROM and a previously completed standard HP Windows 95 installation. 1. Ensure the OmniBook 3000 is off (press and hold the blue power button for 4 seconds).
  • Page 68 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 16. Select the type of file system to install, then press Enter. Note For a detailed discussion of FAT, HPFS and NTFS file systems, please refer to the “MS Windows NT Resource Guide” within the “MS Windows NT Resource Kit”. Specifically Chapter 5 “Windows NT File Systems and Advanced Disk Management.”...

  • Page 69: To Install Video Support

    “OmniBook Windows NT 4.0 Emergency Repair Disk” 31. Press Enter to reboot. Important We recommend that you install Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3. All Windows NT 4.0 certification testing done on the OmniBook 3000 was done with Service Pack 3 installed.
  • Page 70 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 13. Select the following resolution, then click Test, then click OK. 1024x768 with 65,536 Colors 14. If the graphic is correctly listed, click Yes, otherwise click No and change the setting. 15. Click OK.

  • Page 71: To Install Sound Support

    To install sound support Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. OmniBook 3000 driver for sound support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\NT40\SOUND. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Multimedia, then click Devices. 2. Select Audio Devices, then click Add. 3.
  • Page 72 Installing Windows NT 4.0 5. Rename the file to PCMCIA.OLD. 6. Copy the HP provided PCMCIA.SYS from the directory of the PC Card driver to C:\<current WinNT dir>\system32\driver directory. 7. Shut down and restart Windows NT to activate the PC Card driver.

  • Page 73: Installing Mobile Enhancements

    Installing Mobile Enhancements The OmniBook’s enhancement package adds the following capabilities to Windows NT 4.0: Advanced Power Management (APM). Plug and Play for PC Cards. The following applications: Phoenix CardExecutive for Windows NT 4.0. Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT 4.0. To learn more about Phoenix CardExecutive and APM 2.0 for Windows NT go to http://www.phoenix.com/notebook/addinfo.html Important...

  • Page 74: To Install Cardexecutive

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Mobile Enhancements To install CardExecutive If the Phoenix CardExecutive functionality is desired, it should be installed before Windows NT 4.0 networking. CardExecutive adds the following capabilities: Plug and Play for PC Cards using standard Windows NT drivers. Plug and Play for supported network PC Cards.

  • Page 75: To Use Phoenix Apm 2.0 With A Cd-Rom Drive

    2. Click the button to begin the installation process. 3. Click OK. 4. Click Restart Now. After reboot, you will see a Power icon on the Taskbar. To use Phoenix APM 2.0 with a CD-ROM drive Phoenix APM 2.0 may not automatically suspend if you have an internal CD-ROM drive installed and “Cdrom AutoRun”...

  • Page 76: Installing Cards

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Cards Installing Cards This section describes how to install the following: New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card. Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card. To install a New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card.
  • Page 77 7. Enter A:\, then click OK (The same drivers work for Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0). 8. Click OK to accept New Media LiveWire+ Full Duplex Ethernet PC Card. 9. Click Next to accept New Media LiveWire+ Full Duplex Ethernet PC Card. 10.

  • Page 78: To Install A Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem Pc Card

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Cards 8. If you chose not to use DHCP you will be prompted to enter your TCP/IP information. 9. This card does not support hot removal. Click OK. 10. Shutdown and restart Windows NT 4.0. To install a Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows NT 4.0 installed.
  • Page 79 10. Select the Protocols to install, then click Next. 11. Click Next to install the default Windows NT networking services. 12. Click Next to install the networking components. 13. Enter the directory of the Windows NT install files, then click Continue. (If you installed from CD-ROM they are in d:\I386\.) 14.

  • Page 80: Working With Windows Nt 4.0

    (PnP) compatible. If you are not using the Windows NT 4.0 OmniBook Mobile Enhancements, the following will occur: PC Cards (PCMCIA) cannot be hot swapped into any laptop with Windows NT. Windows NT 4.0 does not support dynamic allocation of resources. PC Cards must be inserted into the unit before booting.

  • Page 81: To Install Touchpad Support

    To install TouchPad support The OmniBook 3000 TouchPad works perfectly with the built in Windows NT 4.0 mouse driver. If you want to take advantage of the TouchPad’s enhanced features you must install the TouchPad driver. (Refer to the OmniBook 3000 Reference Guide for more information on the TouchPad.) Requirements Important...

  • Page 83: Features And Specifications

    Features and Specifications...

  • Page 84: Features And Specifications

    Features and Specifications Your OmniBook is designed to provide trouble-free operation. The following suggestions can help you maintain its dependability: Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in the next section. Peruse the tips about ergonomics and work habits. If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions in chapter 5 of this manual.

  • Page 85: Standard Features

    Standard Features Processor Intel Pentium 200- or 233-processor with MMX technology. Cache 32K L1 cache. 512K L2 pipeline burst-synchronous cache. Architecture 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus architecture. Mass storage Industry-standard 2 GB or 4 GB removable Enhanced-IDE hard drive. ATA2 Interface, Partial Response Maximum Likelihood recording method.
  • Page 86 Features and Specifications Standard Features CD-ROM drive Torisan CDR-U200-Z 20X Maximum CD-ROM drive. Slimline, low-power. IDE/ATAPI interface. PC Card slots Texas Instruments TI1131 PC Card Controller Chip. (PCMCIA) 2 Type II or 1 Type III user-available, industry-compatible PC Card slots. Intel QuickSwap Bus (ExCa).
  • Page 87 Support for Windows NT 4.0 & Windows for Workgroups 3.11. DMI 1.1 - compliant under Windows 95. HP TopTOOLS management application under Windows 95. Phoenix CardExecutive and APM for Plug and Play for PC Cards and Advanced Power Management under Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 88: Technical Specifications

    10,000 ft at 25°C 40,000 ft at 25°C 16 MB SDRAM Suppliers: NEC, SAMSUNG 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB EDO SoDIMM modules (The use of HP memory modules is highly recommended.) Suppliers: SAMSUNG, IBM 8 – 48 Ks/s 8 – 48 Ks/s 0.02% (measured at line/headphone out)
  • Page 89 Refresh Rate Character display Display Inverter Board Input Voltage Output Voltage Efficiency External Video External Video Resolution Resolution Options 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Flexible Disk Drive (F1384A) Dimensions Weight Diskette Size Bytes per sector Sectors per track High density (1.44 or 1.2 MB) Low density (720 K) Tracks per side High density (1.44 or 1.2 MB)
  • Page 90 Features and Specifications Technical Specifications Audio Output Level Line Out Cache Buffer Maximum Data Transfer Rate Start Time Stop Time Lithium-Ion Battery (F1382A or F1383A) Weight Energy Voltage Capacity Battery Life Charge Time Temperature Charging Discharging and Storage AC Adapter (F1377A) Input Voltage Output Current Output voltage...
  • Page 91 Operating: Storage: Vibration Operating Storage: Maximum Altitude Operating Storage: Hard Disk Drives Capacity Per Drive HP Part Number Drive Height Transfer Rate Media Inner Outer Interface Seek Times Track-to-Track Average Maximum Average Latency Start Times Typical Maximum Disk Rotational Speed (rpm)

  • Page 92: Getting Assistance And Support

    Getting Assistance and Support Getting Assistance and Support This section includes information about: Looking up technical information. Getting HP OmniBook assistance— from electronic services and from 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...
  • Page 93 Setting up the OmniBook, using power management options, selecting a factory-installed operating system, getting support (telephone and electronic). Reference Guide Location: In Box (printed document) and HP’s website. Audience: End User, Corporate IT. Content: Setting up the OmniBook, selecting a factory-installed operating...
  • Page 94 Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support OmniBook Notes Location: Online. Audience: End User, Corporate IT. Content: This document details the late-breaking information that we could included in the OmniBook documentation. The OmniBook Notes file is C:\OMNIBOOK\OMNIBOOK.DOC. OmniBook Support and Service Guide Location: In Box (Paper) and online.
  • Page 95 Applications notes contain information on the supported and tested ISA, PCI and PC Cards in each operating system. Each card has an application note that describes how to configure it in HP OmniBooks. 3rd Party Whole Product Tested List Location: Electronic Support Services and HP’s website.

  • Page 96: To Get Hp Omnibook Assistance

    Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows 95, and Windows NT 4.0. 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...

  • Page 97: To Find Electronic Support Services

    See the second topic below for a listing of contacts. To find Electronic Support Services World Wide Web HP OmniBook website: http://www.hp.com/omnibook HP Audio Tips 800-333-1917 (North America) HP Bulletin Board Services (BBS) North America Austria/Germany Belgium/Dutch and French Belgium/French Denmark/Danish...
  • Page 98 Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support CompuServe (“GO HP”) America Online (HP Forum) America Online/Bertlesmann (HP Forum) (Europe) Optional Support Assistant CD-ROM (for information: http://www.hp.com/cposupport/hpsa.html) HP First Post-Sales Fax Retrieval System: Austria/German Belgium/Dutch Belgium/French Denmark/Danish Finland/Finnish France/French Germany/German Italy/Italian...

  • Page 99: To Contact Customer Support

    To contact Customer Support The HP Customer Support Centers will assist you free of charge during the term of the product warranty. (You are responsible for the telephone charges.) During the warranty period, HP can help you with the following:...
  • Page 100 Russia: Spain (Spanish): Sweden (Swedish): Switzerland (German/French): Turkey: UK (English): English (non-UK): Africa/Middle East: Latin America If not available, contact an HP authorized support provider or HP Service Center. Argentina: Brazil: Mexico: Venezuela: 5-18 02.626.8807 02 471 7321 3929.4099 0203.47.288 01.43.62.34.34...

  • Page 101: To Get Repair Assistance

    Out of Warranty : Contact one of the support providers or an HP Service Center. The support provider will provide you with repair charges and processes in your area, or will refer you to a repair center.

  • Page 102: Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary

    Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary The following table summarizes Hewlett-Packard’s limited warranty. The OmniBook Support and Service booklet contains complete warranty information. Product HP OmniBook Computers (not listed below) HP OmniBook Computers (VL Models) HP OmniBook Computers (AS/AR Models) HP OmniBook Accessories, Batteries...

  • Page 103: Using Electronic Serial Numbers

    This serial number offers OmniBooks key competitive advantages. To ensure serial number security To support electronic serial numbers, HP will check for the serial number at configuration of the Motherboard, in manufacturing, and through support services. Manufacturing All OmniBooks will have electronic serial numbers set in manufacturing.

  • Page 104: To Correct An Incorrect Serial Number

    ESN and it will do the following: 1. Ask the user to verify the serial number is correct. 2. If the user answers no, it will give the user a pass number. The user must call HP customer support and give the pass number.
  • Page 105 Index accessories warranty, 5-20 Application Notes, 5-13 audio device drivers, 1-15 autodetecting CDs, 3-17 BIOS resources, 1-21 serial number, 5-22 updating, 1-17 cable floppy (F1380A), 1-4 security lock, 1-20 CD-ROM drive autodetecting a CD, 3-17 with Phoenix APM 2.0, 4-11 channels (DMA), 1-22 cleaning the OmniBook, 5-2 configuring...
  • Page 106 Windows for Workgroups, 2-3 replacing, 1-16 hardware application notes, 5-13 hibernate mode, 1-8 HP applications, 3-12 I/O addresses, 1-22 infrared light path, 3-18 printing, 3-18 removing support, 3-10 troubleshooting, 3-18 Windows 95 support, 3-10 installing HP software, 1-15...
  • Page 107 1-20 recovering Windows, 1-15 Recovery CD contents, 1-15 programming service, 1-16 replacing, 1-16 Reference Guide, 5-10 reinstalling HP applications, 3-12 repair, 5-19 resetting OmniBook, 1-9 security hard disk drive, 1-20 RAM, 1-20 serial number, 5-21 security cable, 1-20...
  • Page 108 Suspend by closing lid, 1-7 mode, 1-8 with power button, 1-7 system resources DMA channels, 1-22 I/O addresses, 1-22 memory, 1-21 system interrupts, 1-21 time-out power savings, 1-8 TopTOOLs, 5-5 troubleshooting infrared, 3-18 turning off OmniBook methods, 1-7 reset, 1-9 time-outs, 1-8 updating the BIOS, 1-17 User’s Handbook (online)

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