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  • Page 1 HP OmniBook 3000 Corporate Evaluator’s Guide...
  • Page 2 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 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

    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 Working with Windows for Workgroups.....2-14 To maximize memory .......2-14 To increase performance ......2-15 To use DriveSpace compression ......2-15 To use the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator ....2-15 3. Using Windows 95 ........3-1 Installing Windows 95 ......... 3-3 To prepare for software installation ...... 3-3 To install Windows 95 .......
  • Page 7 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 Using Electronic Serial Numbers ......5-21 To ensure serial number security .......5-21 To correct an incorrect serial number ....5-22...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction...
  • Page 10 Much of this information is derived from our standard documentation and is consolidated here to facilitate your evaluation of the OmniBook. The performance-leading Hewlett-Packard OmniBook 3000 features the following: Intel Pentium 200 or 233 MHz processor with MMX technology. 512-KB Pipeline Burst Synchronous L2 cache.
  • Page 11 Windows NT 4.0-compatible. The OmniBook 3000 meets or exceeds industry standards ensuring compatibility and connectivity. Superlative hardware is augmented by HP TopTOOLS and HP’s Desktop Management Interface (DMI). This software ensures efficient management of inventory, configuration, performance, and fault. A three-year worldwide limited warranty affirms the OmniBook 3000’s unmatched quality and reliability.

  • Page 12: Taking Inventory

    Introduction Taking Inventory Taking Inventory This section describes: 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).

  • Page 13: Models And Configurations

    Introduction Taking Inventory 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 Memory Display Hard Disk Model Number with MMX™...

  • 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

    Introduction Power Management 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 The OmniBook enters To exit this mode Press Fn+S Standby Mode Press any key.

  • Page 17: To Reset The Omnibook

    Introduction Power Management 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

    Introduction 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

    Introduction Checking the Status of the OmniBook To understand power and battery lights Power Lights The green power light indicates the power state. Power Light (on hinge) Meaning Steady green light Battery charging. Blinking light Not charging (if ac power on). –or–...

  • 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

    Introduction Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications 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.

  • Page 24: To Use The Recovery Cd Programming Service

    Introduction Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications 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.

  • Page 25: To Update The Bios

    Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications 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.

  • 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

    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

    Introduction 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 Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 The following procedure installs Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and configures appropriate device drivers. Requirements OmniBook 3000. MS-DOS 6.22 disks. Windows for Workgroups 3.11 disks. OmniBook 3000 Windows for Workgroups 3.11 drivers. Location: OmniBook Hard disk drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WFW.

  • Page 33: Installing Windows For Workgroups 3.11

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 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...

  • Page 34: To Install Ms-Dos

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 To install MS-DOS This section is not intended to replace your MS-DOS Documentation. Please refer to your MS-DOS documentation for specific instructions. 1. Insert the MS-DOS Setup Disk 1. 2. Turn on the computer or press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot. 3.

  • Page 35: To Install Cd-Rom Support

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 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.

  • 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

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 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 Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 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 Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Cards 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.

  • 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 Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Cards 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. 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

    Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Working with Windows for Workgroups 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.

  • Page 47: Using Windows 95

    Using Windows 95...
  • Page 48 Using Windows 95 Windows 95B OEM Service Release 2.1 comes factory-installed on the OmniBook 3000. The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows 95A and configures appropriate device drivers. Requirements OmniBook 3000. Windows 95 Installation CD. Two blank floppy disks. The OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD.

  • Page 49: Installing Windows 95

    Using Windows 95 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.

  • 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 Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 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.

  • Page 52: To Install Video Support

    Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 To install video support Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. OmniBook 3000 driver for video support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\VIDEO. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Display, then click Settings. 2.

  • Page 53: To Install Sound Support

    Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 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.

  • Page 54: To Install Pc Card Support

    Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 15. Click OK to close the Unknown Device Properties window. 16. Click OK to close System Properties. 17. Shut down and restart Windows 95. To install PC Card support Requirements OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. HP OmniBook PC Card drivers.

  • Page 55: To Install Touchpad Support

    Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 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.

  • Page 56: To Install Infrared Support

    Using Windows 95 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 Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 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.

  • Page 58: Installing Omnibook Applications

    Using Windows 95 Installing OmniBook Applications 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.

  • Page 59: To Install Mcaffee Virusscan

    Using Windows 95 Installing OmniBook Applications To install McAffee VirusScan 1. From the \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\VIRUSCAN\DISK1 directory on the Recovery CD, double-click setup.exe . 2. Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. 3. Click Next at the Welcome screen. 4. Click Next to accept the Typical installation. 5.

  • 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

    Using Windows 95 Installing Cards 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.
  • 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

    Using Windows 95 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.

  • 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

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 This section describes how to set up the operating system and drivers including: Installing Windows NT 4.0. Installing video support. Installing sound support. 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.
  • 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

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 “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

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 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.
  • Page 72 Using Windows NT 4.0 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

    Using Windows NT 4.0 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.

  • 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

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Mobile Enhancements 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 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Cards 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 Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Cards 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

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Working with Windows NT 4.0 Working with Windows NT 4.0 This section describes how to customize the OmniBook for use with Windows NT 4.0 including the following: Using Windows NT 4.0 on a notebook PC. Using the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator. Installing TouchPad support.

  • Page 81: To Install Touchpad Support

    Using Windows NT 4.0 Working with Windows NT 4.0 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

    To contact Hewlett -Packard: 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 85: Standard Features

    Features and Specifications 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 Features and Specifications Standard Features Keyboard and mouse 87/88-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard; industry-standard, full-size key spacing. Embedded numeric keypad. Special function [Fn] keys to toggle between internal, external, or simultaneous displays, speaker volume control and hibernation. TouchPad pointing device; Wrist rest provides comfort for extended use. High-performance NeoMagic NM2160 128-bit graphics accelerator.

  • Page 88: Technical Specifications

    Features and Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications System Unit Dimensions 9.40” x 11.35” x 1.98” Weight 6.7 lbs Temperature 41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C Operating: -4 to 122°F / -20 to 50°C Storage: Maximum Humidity 90% relative humidity at 35 °C (95 °F) maximum Operating: Shock Operating:...
  • Page 89 Features and Specifications Technical Specifications Refresh Rate 60 Hz Character display 80 x 25 Display Inverter Board Input Voltage 8 to 19V DC Output Voltage 1500V RMS (no load) Efficiency External Video External Video Resolution Supports VGA, SVGA, and XGA Resolution Options Maximum colors Refresh Rate...
  • Page 90 Features and Specifications Technical Specifications Audio Output Level Line Out 0.8V RMS. Cache Buffer 128 K Maximum Data Transfer Rate 3000 KB/s Start Time < 10 seconds Stop Time < 4 seconds Lithium-Ion Battery (F1382A or F1383A) Weight 0.90 lbs Energy Voltage 12V to 15.4V DC...
  • Page 91 Features and Specifications Technical Specifications Operating: 70 in/sec, 2ms, half sine Storage: 90 in/sec, 2ms, half sine Vibration 0.159G RMS. Operating 1.1G RMS. Storage: Maximum Altitude 10,000 ft at 25°C Operating 40,000 ft at 25°C Storage: Hard Disk Drives 2.1 GB 4.08 GB Capacity Per Drive F1385A...

  • Page 92: Getting Assistance And Support

    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 information to assist in completing evaluations. For more OmniBook information, refer to the following OmniBook documentation.
  • Page 93 Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support 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). Reference Guide Location: In Box (printed document) and HP’s website.
  • 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 Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Port Replicator User’s Guide Location: Port Replicator Box (printed document) and HP’s website. Audience: End User, Corporate IT. Content: Setting up the Port Replicator, using and connecting devices to the Port Replicator, troubleshooting, support information. Application Notes Location: Electronic Support Services and HP’s website.

  • Page 96: To Get Hp Omnibook Assistance

    Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Frequently Asked Questions Location: Electronic Support Services and HP’s website. Audience: End User, Corporate IT, Reseller/Integrator. Content: Troubleshooting, information includes docking, power management, and batteries. Corporate Evaluator’s Guide Location: Electronic Support Services and HP’s website. Audience: Corporate IT, Resellers/Integrators.

  • Page 97: To Find Electronic Support Services

    Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Electronic support services See the next topic below for a listing of services. Customer Support Centers 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)
  • 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 0660.8128 Belgium/Dutch 0800.11906 Belgium/French 0800.17043 Denmark/Danish 0800.10453 Finland/Finnish 9800.13134 France/French...

  • Page 99: To Contact Customer Support

    Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and 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: HP can answer questions about: HP cannot answer questions about: Applications and operating systems included with...
  • Page 100 Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Belgium (French): 02.626.8807 Czech Republic: 02 471 7321 Denmark (Danish/Swedish): 3929.4099 Finland (Swedish/English): 0203.47.288 France (French): 01.43.62.34.34 Germany (German): 0180.52.58.143 Greece: 301 689 6411 Hungary: 01 252 4505 Netherlands (Dutch): 020.606.8751 Ireland (English): 01.662.5525 Italy (Italian): 02.2.641.0350...

  • Page 101: To Get Repair Assistance

    Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support To get repair assistance Under Warranty : Contact one of the support providers 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 102: Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary

    Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support 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 Duration of Limited Warranty HP OmniBook Computers (not listed below) 3 years...

  • Page 103: Using Electronic Serial Numbers

    Features and Specifications Using Electronic Serial Numbers Using Electronic Serial Numbers Beginning with the OmniBook 3000 and OmniBook 800 notebooks, Hewlett-Packard ships OmniBooks with an electronic serial number. This will be continued on all future products. An electronic serial number can help IT managers track assets and software configurations.

  • Page 104: To Correct An Incorrect Serial Number

    Features and Specifications Using Electronic Serial Numbers 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. Checks to make sure no electronic serial number is set.
  • Page 105 Index Windows 95 support, 3-13 accessories documentation warranty, 5-20 Application Notes, 5-13 Application Notes, 5-13 Corporate Evaluator's Guide, 5-14 audio device OmniBook Notes, 5-12 drivers, 1-15 online User's Handbook, 5-10 autodetecting CDs, 3-17 Quick Start sheet, 1-4, 5-10, 5-11 Reference Guide, 1-4, 5-10, 5-11 Support and Service Guide, 5-12 BIOS tested solutions, 5-14...
  • Page 106 formatting with Windows for Workgroups, 2-3 manuals replacing, 1-16 online User’s Handbook, 5-11 sources, 5-10 hardware application notes, 5-13 types, 5-10 hibernate mode, 1-8 memory, 1-21 Windows for Workgroups, 2-14 HP applications, 3-12 MicroSaver lock, 1-20 mobile enhancements (Windows NT 4.0), 4-9 I/O addresses, 1-22 modem cardsXircom, 3-15 infrared...
  • Page 107 deleting, 1-19 programming service, 1-16 setting, 1-18 replacing, 1-16 PC Card Reference Guide, 5-10 plug and play, 4-9 reinstalling Windows 95 support, 3-8 HP applications, 3-12 Windows NT 4.0 support, 4-7 repair, 5-19 Windows NT support, 4-14 resetting OmniBook, 1-9 with Windows NT 4.0, 4-16 Xircom network card, 2-10, 3-14, 4-12 security...
  • Page 108 Windows 95 Suspend by closing lid, 1-7 Companion CD, 1-4 mode, 1-8 DMI support, 3-13 with power button, 1-7 infrared support, 3-10 installing, 3-2 system resources DMA channels, 1-22 MS-DOS outside, 3-17 I/O addresses, 1-22 PC card support, 3-8 memory, 1-21 sound support (95A), 3-7 system interrupts, 1-21 video support, 3-6...

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