HP 4150 - OmniBook - PIII 500 MHz Using Manual
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21 September 1998
This file contains the most up-to-date information on the following topics:
Sources of Information about the OmniBook and Windows
Precautions
Replacing Batteries
Using a Pointing Device During Rebooting and Resuming
Synchronizing an External Display or Projector
Smart CPU Mode (BIOS Setup Utility)
Using an Older Microsoft Mouse Model
Using Microsoft or Logitech PS/2 Mice with a Scrolling Button
Status Panel Shows Incorrect Battery Charge Level
Installing More Than 512 MB of RAM in the OmniBook
Using DVDs with the HP OmniBook 4150
Windows 95/98
Energy Star Feature for Display Timeout
Docking the OmniBook 7150 for the First Time (Windows 98 only)
Agate Tioman Hot Swap Software and DVD Devices (Windows 98 only))
PS/2 Functionality and Hot Docking
Using Infrared Communications
Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 (Windows 95 Only)
Automatic Suspend and Automatic CD Detection (Windows 95 Only)
Microphone Mute
Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System.
Windows NT
Suspend to RAM and the F1477A docking system
Enabling Automatic Suspend After Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0
Using PC Cards
Using McAfee VirusScan and Windows NT Card Executive
Installing Service Pack 3 for Windows NT 4.0
Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 under Windows NT
Minor Keyboard Drivers
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
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Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook
Physical Care
General Use
Sources of Information
* The online User's Handbook introduces the OmniBook and shows you the OmniBook basics. It also
contains troubleshooting information (Start, Programs, OmniBook Library).
* The printed OmniBook Reference Guide shows how to set up the operating system, install and
connect accessories, and maintain and upgrade the OmniBook.
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Summary of Contents for HP 4150 - OmniBook - PIII 500 MHz
- Page 1 21 September 1998 This file contains the most up-to-date information on the following topics: Sources of Information about the OmniBook and Windows Precautions Replacing Batteries Using a Pointing Device During Rebooting and Resuming Synchronizing an External Display or Projector Smart CPU Mode (BIOS Setup Utility) Using an Older Microsoft Mouse Model Using Microsoft or Logitech PS/2 Mice with a Scrolling Button Status Panel Shows Incorrect Battery Charge Level...
- Page 2 * The Microsoft Windows manual, shipped with your OmniBook, contains information about using the standard features of your Windows operating system. * For updates to the BIOS and other technical documentation, connect to our website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook or http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). Precautions This section describes certain situations that could cause serious loss of data.
- Page 3 * Change the Display Properties of the OmniBook to match the resolution of the projector or external display: In Control Panel, Display, Settings, change the Desktop Area to 800 by 600 pixels, 640 by 480 pixels, or 1024 by 768 pixels. * Turn off the OmniBook's display and retain the external display by pressing Fn+F5, as needed.
- Page 4 Status Panel Shows Incorrect Battery Charge Level Occasionally, the status panel battery indicator will get out of sync with the actual battery charge level. This is normal in certain situations. The indicator will resync with the battery charge. Installing More than 512 MB of RAM in the OmniBook 7150 Installing more than 512M bytes of system RAM can significantly degrade the performance of your system.
- Page 5 If you set PS/2 Devices to Auto in the BIOS setup and enable special features of the pointing stick such as "press-to-select" or "scrolling", and then dock and undock with the OmniBook powered on, the special features will no longer be active. Note that this problem does not happen when docking and undocking in suspend mode.
- Page 6 \OmniBook\Drivers\IE4UPD. See the Readme file on the recovery CD in directory \Omnibook\Drivers\Win95\IE4UPD for more information. If you want to uninstall Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01, you can do so by going to the Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and selecting Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 in the Install/Uninstall tab. Automatic Suspend and Automatic CD Detection (Windows 95 Only) Using automatic CD detection prevents the OmniBook from automatically suspending after a period of inactivity if the CD-ROM drive is present.
- Page 7 * Set the Primary Video Adapter BIOS setup option to Auto so that the BIOS uses the external video adapter on boot. * Shut down your system from the Start, Shutdown menu before docking or undocking. * Avoid Suspend to RAM while docked. To avoid Suspend to RAM: - Do not push the blue power button.
- Page 8 7. Exit the Registry Editor. 8. Shut down and restart Windows NT 4.0. Your OmniBook can now suspend if you have a CD-ROM drive installed. Using PC Cards Card Executive Version 2.23, running under Windows NT, does not support Cardbus cards in the F1477A docking system.
- Page 9 Internet Explorer 4.01 is not preinstalled in Windows NT 4.0. To install IE 4.01 1. Double-click on the "Internet Explorer" icon on the desktop. The IE4.01 setup program starts. 2. Follow the setup instructions that appear on the screen. Minor Keyboard Drivers The Windows NT keyboard driver defaults to the OS language.
- Page 10 - Carry the HP OmniBook in a padded case to protect against bumps and jolts. - Set down the HP OmniBook gently. Take precautions against accidental bumps. - Do not operate the HP OmniBook while traveling over bumpy terrain. * Make sure there is adequate ventilation around the HP OmniBook. Suspend or shut down the HP OmniBook before putting it in a carrying case or other enclosed space.