Usage Modes - HP OmniBook 800 Evaluator Manual

Usage modes

There are two modes of use for the OmniBook:
Desktop mode.
Instant On/Off mode.
Desktop Mode
In the Desktop mode, you use your portable like a desktop that you can pick up and
take with you. When you need to change hardware (plug in a PC card), or take
your portable somewhere else, you shut down Windows NT, then press
Ctrl+Alt+Blue button to completely turn off the computer. After adding a PC card or
relocating, reboot Windows NT. This allows NT to synchronize its time with the
hardware clock and allocate resources for new cards during its boot up process.
Instant On/Off Mode
This mode works well with NT as long as you keep in mind NT's limitations. After
resuming from the Suspend state, you will not be able to use the PC card devices
until you reboot. Also, the OmniBook's clock will be incorrect until you manually
change it or reboot. When adding or removing cards you should power down,
change the card, then reboot.
Using Windows NT 3.51
Working with Windows NT 3.51
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