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HP OmniBook 5500
User's Guide
(Windows for Workgroups)
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 5
Using This Online Manual ....................................................................................................5
Finding More Information ....................................................................................................5
Notice .....................................................................................................................................5
1. GETTING COMFORTABLE .................................................................. 7
Identifying Parts of the OmniBook .......................................................................................7
Adjusting the Display ............................................................................................................9
To locate the display controls...............................................................................................9
To adjust the display ............................................................................................................9
Using the Pointing Device....................................................................................................10
To use the pointing device .................................................................................................10
To clean the pointing device ..............................................................................................10
To customize the pointing device .......................................................................................11
Using Sound .........................................................................................................................12
To adjust the speaker volume .............................................................................................12
To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones............................................................13
To record sound.................................................................................................................14
To play sound ....................................................................................................................14
Using the OmniBook Keyboard ..........................................................................................15
To use special features of the OmniBook keyboard.............................................................15
Learning About Windows....................................................................................................16
To learn about Windows ....................................................................................................16
2. OPERATING THE OMNIBOOK .......................................................... 18
Checking the Status of the OmniBook ................................................................................18
To check keyboard status ...................................................................................................18
To check data storage status...............................................................................................18
To check power status........................................................................................................19
Turning the OmniBook On and Off....................................................................................19
To turn off the OmniBook (Instant On mode) ....................................................................19
To turn off the OmniBook (Save-To-Disk mode)................................................................20
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    HP OmniBook 5500 User’s Guide (Windows for Workgroups) INTRODUCTION ..................5 Using This Online Manual ....................5 Finding More Information ....................5 Notice .............................5 1. GETTING COMFORTABLE ..............7 Identifying Parts of the OmniBook ..................7 Adjusting the Display ......................9 To locate the display controls....................9 To adjust the display ......................9 Using the Pointing Device....................10 To use the pointing device ....................10...
  • Page 2 To shut down the OmniBook .....................20 Restarting the OmniBook....................20 To reboot from drive C ......................21 To reboot from a floppy disk ....................21 To reset the OmniBook ......................21 Using Storage Devices......................22 To install the floppy drive ....................23 To remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive ................23 To insert and eject a floppy disk..................24 To install the CD-ROM drive.....................24 To insert and remove a CD ....................25...
  • Page 3 To set up a user password ....................45 To delete a password......................47 To set up an administrator password ..................47 Protecting Your Data......................48 To repair and clean up a disk .....................49 To delete a set of OmniBook files..................49 5. THE PERSONAL INFORMATION APPLICATIONS ......51 Managing Your Time with Appointment Book ..............51 To start Appointment Book....................51 To view your appointments ....................51...
  • Page 4 Making Parallel Connections ....................67 To connect a parallel device....................68 To view or change parallel port assignments..............68 Making Infrared Connections.....................68 To make an infrared connection..................69 To print on an infrared printer ...................69 7. USING THE DOCKING SYSTEM............70 Setting Up Your Docking System..................70 To set up the docking system .....................71 To dock the OmniBook......................72 To undock your OmniBook....................73...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    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 6 Microcom Systems, Inc. SystemSoft is a registered trademark and CardWizard, CardView, CardSoft, and CardID are trademarks of SystemSoft Corporation. For warranty information, see the Support and Service booklet. Hewlett-Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 1000 N.E. Circle Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97330, U.S.A.

  • Page 7: Getting Comfortable

    1. Getting Comfortable Identifying Parts of the OmniBook. Adjusting the Display. Using the Pointing Device. Using Sound. Using the OmniBook Keyboard. Learning About Windows. Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Although it’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is equipped with a full-size keyboard, and a built-in CD-ROM or floppy drive.
  • Page 8 Depending on the accessories you purchased with your OmniBook, the center drive bay can hold an internal CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, or a high-capacity battery for extra battery power. Alternatively, you can connect the floppy drive to the OmniBook externally.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Display

    Adjusting the Display All OmniBooks are equipped with a brightness control. Some models also have a contrast control. In this section you’ll learn how to Locate the display controls. Adjust the display. To locate the display controls Your OmniBook display controls are located either to the right of the display or under the display.

  • Page 10: Using The Pointing Device

    If your controls appear under the screen, slide right to increase brightness or contrast, and slide left to decrease it. Hint Keep in mind that a higher brightness setting gives a shorter battery operating time—because the internal light is using more power. (The contrast setting doesn’t affect the operating time.) Using the Pointing Device The pointing device is positioned in the center of the keyboard and the two click...

  • Page 11: To Customize The Pointing Device

    The cap on the end of the pointing device is removable. To maintain a smooth pointing operation, occasionally remove the cap and clean it with a soft moistened cloth. When the cap wears out, you can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your OmniBook. To customize the pointing device The following changes apply to the built-in pointing device—or an external mouse, if you’ve enabled one.

  • Page 12: Using Sound

    4. Select the settings you want, then click OK. Using Sound All OmniBook 5500 models support Sound Blaster compatible sound. In this section you’ll learn how to Adjust the speaker volume. Connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones. Record sound. Play sound. To adjust the speaker volume Hold down FN and press F8 or F9 as needed to gradually increase or decrease the maximum volume.

  • Page 13: To Connect A Microphone, Speakers, Or Headphones

    To temporarily silence the speaker output without changing the volume setting, click Mute in the Volume window. You can use the other controls in Volume-Mixer Control to control the volumes of individual sound sources—see “To record sound” “To play sound”. Important When you adjust the volume using the Fn+F8 or Fn+F9 key combinations, you are adjusting the current volume and you are also setting the maximum volume that can...

  • Page 14: To Record Sound

    Plug the stereo speakers or headphones into the output jack—the built-in speakers turn off. Plug a stereo input source into the input jack. To record sound The OmniBook contains a built-in microphone for recording sound. You can also connect an external microphone in the built-in microphone jack. 1.

  • Page 15: Using The Omnibook Keyboard

    If you cannot hear the recording, you can increase the volume from the Effects menu. To play back an existing sound file, open the file, the press the Play button. Using the OmniBook Keyboard You can tilt the OmniBook keyboard to a more comfortable typing angle with the built-in tilt feet located on the bottom of the OmniBook.

  • Page 16: Learning About Windows

    Fn combination keys Use the gold FN key in combination with other keys to execute special functions—for example, FN+F8 decreases the speaker volume. You press and hold the FN key, then you press the other key. Embedded numeric keypad Press the NUM LOCK (number lock) key to use the numeric keypad. With the keypad active, keys change to the designations shown on their slanted faces.
  • Page 17 Many bookstores have books about Windows for people with different levels of experience.

  • Page 18: Operating The Omnibook

    2. Operating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook. Turning the OmniBook On and Off. Restarting the OmniBook. Using Storage Devices. Upgrading the OmniBook. Restoring OmniBook Files. Your OmniBook has been specifically designed for ease-of-use on the road. It features “instant-on”...

  • Page 19: To Check Power Status

    Floppy disk This icon appears when the OmniBook is reading or writing to the floppy disk drive. Hard disk This icon appears when the OmniBook is reading or writing to drive C. PC card This icon appears when you insert PC cards into the card slots.

  • Page 20: To Turn Off The Omnibook (Save-To-Disk Mode)

    The bookmark icon appears in the status panel when the OmniBook is in Instant On mode. When you press On/Off again, the last screen displayed appears—there’s no waiting through a lengthy reboot. Caution If you plan to leave the OmniBook in Instant On for a long period of time without ac power, be sure to save your work first.

  • Page 21: To Reboot From Drive C

    To reboot from drive C Rebooting restarts the OmniBook software—your current work session is discarded and the operating system rereads the system files to determine the proper configuration. 1. If possible, exit Windows. 2. If the OmniBook floppy drive is installed, make sure there’s no disk in the drive. 3.

  • Page 22: Using Storage Devices

    If the reset button has no effect, remove the battery and ac adapter and press the reset button—then install the battery or plug in the ac adapter and try pressing the reset button again. Using Storage Devices Your OmniBook can access information in the following four places: The floppy disk drive—drive A (if present).

  • Page 23: To Install The Floppy Drive

    Insert and remove a CD. Insert a PC card. Remove a PC card. To install the floppy drive You can install the floppy drive or attach it externally to the parallel port. 1. If necessary, remove the CD-ROM drive (or super battery) from the OmniBook. 2.

  • Page 24: To Insert And Eject A Floppy Disk

    2. Pull the pull-tab firmly to remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive from the OmniBook. 3. Push the pull-tab back into the drive after you remove the drive from the OmniBook. To insert and eject a floppy disk When the OmniBook is reading or writing data to the floppy drive, the floppy disk icon appears on the Status panel.

  • Page 25: To Insert And Remove A Cd

    If you have one thick card inserted, it is drive E. If you have two cards inserted, the upper card is drive E and the lower card is drive F. For more information about compatible cards, contact Hewlett-Packard—see the Support and Service booklet.

  • Page 26: To Remove A Pc Card

    Never insert or remove a plug-in card while an OmniBook PC card drive is actively reading or writing data. Wait until the PC card drive is done— otherwise, you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding. The OmniBook card slots support standard version 2.1 Type I, II, and III PC cards. The computer automatically detects and sets up a card when you insert it in a card slot.

  • Page 27: Upgrading The Omnibook

    2. Press the black ejector button until the card pops out, then pull out the card. Upgrading the OmniBook You can upgrade or add to the OmniBook system by changing or installing certain components. In this section you’ll learn how to Find your system software version and amount of memory.
  • Page 28 find out your OmniBook memory size, see “To find the system software version and memory size.” Caution Take precautions against damage from static electricity: Gather all the parts you need so you can complete the installation in one sitting. Don’t remove the memory-expansion board from its packaging until you’ve removed the slot cover from the OmniBook.

  • Page 29: To Remove The Hard Drive

    7. Replace the slot cover. 8. Insert the battery, then press the blue ON/OFF button. 9. When you see the following message: WARNING - UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF MEMORY - RUN SCU press F2 to go to the System Configuration Utility. 10.

  • Page 30: To Install The Hard Drive

    To install the hard drive After following the instructions for removing drive C, use the next procedure to install the new hard drive. 1. Gently press downwards on the hard drive while you slide it into the drive bay. 2. Make sure the drive is fully inserted. 3.

  • Page 31: To Set Up A Pcmcia Or Parallel Port Cd-Rom Drive

    The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour. To recover your Windows 95 operating system, you’ll need a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, the Recovery CD, and the Support Utility disk. 1. If you have an internal CD-ROM drive, connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook’s parallel port and install the CD-ROM drive in the OmniBook.

  • Page 32: To Recover Windows For Workgroups

    3. Statements that the CD-ROM drive that may require to be added to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Hint Both the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files contain comments that should help your CD-ROM manufacturer advise you in editing the files to meet the particular requirements for your device.

  • Page 33: To Make Dos 6.22 And Windows For Workgroups Backup Disks

    Select all defaults for this installation. Do not install any printers or networks. Install them after the rest of this installation is complete. 11. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM drive. 12. Insert the Support Utility disk in the floppy disk drive. 13.

  • Page 34: To Read The Online User's Guide

    4. Click the HP applications you’d like to install. –or– Click Select All to install all of the HP applications. 5. Choose Install Now. To read the online User’s Guide If you want to save OmniBook disk space, you have the option of reading the online User’s Guide directly from the Recovery CD.
  • Page 35 America Online Keyword: HP CompuServe Information Services Command: GO HP Hewlett-Packard Bulletin Board (208) 344-1691 (up to 14400 baud, 8, N, 1) Window for Workgroups Driver Installation In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application...

  • Page 36: Managing Battery Power

    Identifier Subject bpi01107 Installing Windows 95 bpi01102 Power management drivers bpi01108 CD-ROM drivers bpi01109 Infrared drivers bpi01110 PC card drivers bpi01111 Sound drivers bpi01112 Using Windows 95 bpi01113 Video drivers Window NT Driver Installation In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application note identifiers: Identifier Subject...

  • Page 37: Recharging And Replacing Batteries

    The primary source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery. The OmniBook provides several safeguards so that you won’t be surprised by a dead- battery condition—the status panel shows the remaining battery charge and built-in warnings are displayed for low-battery conditions. To preserve your current work session, the OmniBook automatically turns off when the battery charge gets too low—your session continues when you plug in the ac adapter or insert a fresh battery.

  • Page 38: To Respond To A Low-Battery Warning

    adapter plug has negative polarity—the inner contact is negative, and the outer is positive. The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it’s plugged into an ac outlet. The OmniBook is normally warm while it’s charging—don’t charge it in a briefcase or other small space.

  • Page 40: To Install A Second Battery

    Caution Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly. To install a second battery To increase the time you can work on a battery, you can install a second, high-capacity battery in the floppy or CD-ROM drive bay.

  • Page 41: To Get The Battery Status

    Adjust the battery charging order. Change how power is managed. To get the battery status 1. From Program Manager, double-click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Power—the approximate battery level remaining is displayed. To save battery power To preserve your current work session, the OmniBook automatically turns off when the battery charge gets too low—your session continues when you plug in the ac adapter or insert a fresh battery.

  • Page 42: To Change How Power Is Managed

    If you have two batteries installed, you can specify the order in which they charge. Only one battery charges at a time. 1. Important Save your work—you will be rebooting your OmniBook. 2. Press FN+F2 to start the System Configuration utility. 3.
  • Page 43 The OmniBook automatic turn-off feature operates only when the OmniBook is running on battery power. If the ac adapter is powering the unit, the OmniBook does not automatically turn off.

  • Page 44: Protecting Your Omnibook

    4. Protecting Your OmniBook Attaching a Security Cable. Setting Up Password Protection. Protecting Your Data. Your OmniBook provides several ways for you to identify and protect your computer. Attaching a Security Cable Your OmniBook has three built-in connectors that allow you to secure the OmniBook with a cable—two on the back of the computer and one on the right side.

  • Page 45: To Record Your Name Or Other Pc Identification

    By recording your name and other information, you identify your OmniBook and make a record of purchase information that will be handy if you have to contact Hewlett-Packard for support or service. Your personal information is displayed each time you reboot the OmniBook.
  • Page 46 4. Type your new password—it can contain up to eight characters—then press TAB. The display shows * for each character in your password. Hint Before you type a password, check the status of Num Lock—normally, you’d want it off so you can type letters. 5.

  • Page 47: To Delete A Password

    7. Click OK to activate the changes. Caution Be sure you record your password in a safe place. To restore operation if you forget your password, call Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Support and Service booklet. To delete a password 1.

  • Page 48: Protecting Your Data

    4. Type your new password—it can contain up to eight characters—then press TAB. The display shows * for each character in your password. Hint Before you type a password, check the status of Num Lock—normally, you’d want it off so you can type letters. 5.

  • Page 49: To Repair And Clean Up A Disk

    As you create or add information on your OmniBook, the need to make backup copies of that information becomes more important. By making backup copies of key files, you can reduce the chance of accidentally losing that data. You can back up individual files to floppy disks using the Windows File Manager.

  • Page 51: The Personal Information Applications

    5. The Personal Information Applications Managing Your Time with Appointment Book. Finding People with the Phone Book. Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator. This chapter introduces three applications to help you manage your day—meetings and appointments, addresses and telephone numbers, personal records and finances—to mention just a few.

  • Page 52: To Add A New Appointment

    To add a new appointment 1. If necessary, click the day in the Calendar to display the day of your new appointment. 2. Double-click the line next to the desired time in the Appointment area. The Add Appointment/Event box appears. 3.

  • Page 53: To Add A New Event

    When the OmniBook signals an appointment, it displays a dialog box to signal the alarm, even if you have exited Appointment Book or are working in another application. If the OmniBook is off, it turns on to display the box and signal your alarm.

  • Page 54: To Delete An Appointment Or Event

    To delete an appointment or event 1. Click the appointment or event to move the highlight there. 2. Press DEL to delete the appointment or event. Appointment Book saves every change to your schedule for you as you make it. So when you exit the Appointment Book application, you don’t need to worry about saving changes first.

  • Page 55: To Add A Name To The Phone Book

    In Program Manager, double-click the Phone Book icon (in the OmniBook group). To add a name to the Phone Book 1. Double-click a blank line in the display area. –or– Press F2. 2. In the Name box, type a person’s name—for example, “Martin, Jean-Claude.” Remember to type the last name first, because when you sort or search the list of items, the operation begins by looking at the leftmost character.

  • Page 56: To Search For A Name

    Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator HP Financial Calculator gives you all the power and convenience of a full-fledged Hewlett-Packard calculator. It lets you quickly perform mathematical operations, as well as sophisticated financial and scientific calculations. Here’s a sample of what...

  • Page 57: To Do Simple Arithmetic

    1. Type the number. The number appears in the Calc line. 2. Click the button for the desired math function. –or– Press the key on the OmniBook keyboard corresponding to the desired math function. HP Calculator “takes over” part of your OmniBook’s keyboard and reassigns functions to it.
  • Page 58 into the Calc line, then type an arithmetic operator like +, then type another number and press ENTER or the = key to see the answer. If you are entering a multi-step problem, intermediate results are calculated when you type the next arithmetic operator. You can also type parentheses to group different parts of a calculation.

  • Page 59: Making Connections

    6. Making Connections Connecting a Printer. Connecting an External Display. Connect an External Mouse and Keyboard. Making Serial Connections. Making Parallel Connections. Making Infrared Connections. Your OmniBook is a powerful computer in its own right—but you’ll greatly expand its capabilities by connecting other devices. For information about connecting audio devices, see “To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones.”...

  • Page 60: To Change The Printer's Settings

    1. From Program Manager, double-click Control Panel 2. Double-click Printers. 3. Select a printer from the list. 4. Click Set As Default Printer, then click Close. If the printer your want isn’t listed, you’ll need to install it though Program Manager.

  • Page 61: Connecting An External Display

    Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display device to your OmniBook. For example, you can connect a VGA projection panel, a VGA display, a television, or an SVHS VCR. The OmniBook supports either PAL or NTSC video modes when connected to a television.

  • Page 62: To Change The Display Type

    The OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates the external monitor. The built-in display normally turns off to conserve power and backlight life—but if you keep it on, you may notice a slight dimming while the external display is connected. To change the display type The default display setting provides optimum performance for the OmniBook display.

  • Page 63: To Switch Between External And Built-In Displays

    If you selected a higher resolution, you may have to turn off the OmniBook display to see the higher resolution on the external display. 5. Click OK. 6. If you changed the resolution, you must restart Windows to see the new resolution.

  • Page 64: To Connect An Svhs Device

    2. Press FN+F2 to start the System Configuration utility. 3. From the Input/Output menu, click External Device. 4. In the Television Type box, select NTSC or PAL, then click OK. 5. From the Exit menu, click Save and Reboot. Click OK in the Save and Reboot dialog box.

  • Page 65: To Enable External Fn Keys

    1. Plug the mouse or keyboard cable into the external mouse/keyboard port on the back of the OmniBook. 2. Turn the OmniBook off and on again with the blue On/Off button. See also “To connect an external mouse and keyboard.” To enable external FN keys If you’ve connected an external keyboard, you need to enable the external FN keys.

  • Page 66: Making Serial Connections

    Making Serial Connections The OmniBook serial port is a standard 9-pin serial port. It supports hardware handshaking, a method of data-flow control that uses signals sent over reserved wires in the serial cable. This section shows how to Connect a serial device. View or change the serial port assignments.

  • Page 67: To Specify Serial Port Settings

    You can also change COM Port Assignments in the System Configuration utility. Press FN+F2, and then click COM Ports from the Input/Output menu. To specify serial port settings Many applications provide a way for you to adjust the settings for serial ports they use.

  • Page 68: To Connect A Parallel Device

    The OmniBook parallel port is a standard EPP 25-pin parallel port. It supports bi- directional data transfer. This section shows how to Connect a parallel device. View or change the serial port assignments. To connect a parallel device The OmniBook 25-pin parallel port is a standard parallel port. The most common types of parallel connections involve connections to printers and to other computers.

  • Page 69: To Make An Infrared Connection

    To make an infrared connection Keep the distance within about 3 feet (1 meter) for optimum performance. For example, you can establish a connection to an infrared printer by simply aiming the back of the OmniBook at the printer. To print on an infrared printer To connect to an infrared (IrDA-compatible) printer, set the OmniBook printer port to be the infrared printer port, LPT3.

  • Page 70: Using The Docking System

    7. Using the Docking System Setting up the docking system. Docking the OmniBook. Undocking the OmniBook. Installing an ISA card. Installing a PCI card. With the HP Docking System, you can significantly increase the capabilities of your OmniBook. Your docking system helps you connect your OmniBook quickly and easily to your office equipment and software.

  • Page 71: To Set Up The Docking System

    To set up the docking system 1. Optional To adjust the typing angle of keyboard, you can connect the tilt legs to the docking system. Gently press inward on the tilt feet and snap on at one of the three height settings shown below. 2.

  • Page 72: To Dock The Omnibook

    Caution Use only an HP F1140A ac adapter (the type shipped with the docking system)—do not use the ac adapter from the OmniBook or another product. Using an improper adapter could damage your equipment and will make your warranties invalid. 5.

  • Page 73: To Undock Your Omnibook

    2. Place the OmniBook on the docking system and firmly push toward the docking pins until the docking system’s motor pulls the computer into the dock. To undock your OmniBook Turn the OmniBook on and press the Undock button. The OmniBook closes down any connections to the docking system and ejects the computer.

  • Page 74: To Install An Isa Card

    You can protect against unauthorized undocking using your OmniBook password. “To set up a user password.” If for some reason you can’t undock the OmniBook using the Undock button, you can manually undock it. Insert a long thin object—such as an auto key—into the security opening and press firmly.
  • Page 75 Before removing the card from its bag, equalize static electricity by touching the bag and the port replicator’s metal back plate at the same time. Handle the card by its edges. Avoid touching electronic components. 1. Undock the OmniBook and unplug the ac adapter from the docking system. 2.

  • Page 76: To Install A Pci Card

    6. Replace the shield. 7. Replace the cable cover. 8. Plug in the ac adapter and dock the OmniBook. 9. Install the software for the card following the manufacturer’s instructions. To install a PCI card You can add one PCI card to the docking system. If you install a PCI card, you can only install one ISA card—and it must be in the lower ISA slot.
  • Page 77 4. Unscrew and remove the slot cover next to the card slot you want to use. 5. Slide the ISA card firmly into the connector and replace the slot cover screw. 6. Replace the shield. 7. Replace the cable cover. 8.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Check with your computer system administrator, if you have one. Check your local library or bookstore for other books about Windows, MS-DOS, and other applications. Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard—see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet. Solving Problems This section separates problems into the following categories: Printing problems.

  • Page 79: Memory Problems

    Make sure you have not disabled IrDA support on your OmniBook. If the parallel printer doesn’t print Check that you’re using a standard parallel printer cable. If you can print from another application, check the current application. The application itself may be at fault. If the printer stops when you turn off the OmniBook If the ac adapter is connected, don’t turn off the OmniBook until the job is finished printing.
  • Page 80 If the pointing device doesn’t work Make sure you don’t have an external mouse connected to the OmniBook. If you just disconnected an external mouse, try exiting and restarting Windows to make the OmniBook pointing device active again. Try cleaning the pointing device cap. See “To clean the pointing device.”...

  • Page 81: File, Drive, And Pc Card Problems

    Check whether the serial mouse is compatible with the OmniBook—the mouse must be compatible with the 9-pin serial Microsoft Mouse. File, Drive, and PC Card Problems For information about maintaining your disk drives, see “Protecting Your Data.” If a PC card doesn’t work properly in a card slot Try removing and reinserting the card.
  • Page 82 For an infrared connection, start Infrared Monitor before you connect. In Control Panel, double-click Infrared. For an MS-DOS program using an infrared connection, run the program in an MS-DOS Prompt window instead of in MS-DOS mode. If an application can’t access a serial port Check that the COM name you’re using is actually assigned to the port you’re using—in OmniBook Tools click Connections and COM Ports.

  • Page 83: Sound Problems

    an update to avoid power-management problems. Remember to enable Power Management when you’re done. If an I/O card stops communicating properly It may have been reset if the OmniBook turned off. Exit and restart the application—and plug in the ac adapter, if possible. If you have problems with infrared communications Check that only one application is using the infrared port.
  • Page 84 If the battery runs down too fast Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed under “To save battery power” If you have custom Power settings, check the Power Management option. See “To change how power is managed.” If Custom is selected, make sure the Power Management option is enabled.

  • Page 85: Lockup Problems

    Check whether Num Lock is off. Try changing it. If you’ve forgotten your password, have your OmniBook at hand and call Hewlett-Packard at the phone number in the Service and Support booklet. If the screen is difficult to read Try adjusting the display. See “To adjust the display.”...
  • Page 86 phone entries, 55 —C— addresses serial ports, 67 cables floppy drive, 23 adjusting display, 9 parallel printer, 68 typing angle, 15 serial, 66 VGA adapter, 61 volume, 12 admin password (OmniBook Tools), 47 calculator introduction to, 56 Advanced Power Management, 18 advanced settings performing a function, 56 serial ports, 67...
  • Page 87 events (Appointment Book), 53 —D— exiting data cards Appointment Book, 54 inserting, 25 Phone Book, 56 removing, 26 expansion slot, 27 data storage status, 18 external display defragmenting disks, 49 changing type, 62 deleting connecting, 61 appointments, 54 switching to and from, 63 OmniBook files, 49 external keyboard password, 47...
  • Page 88 help connecting with external mouse, 65 about Windows, 16 FN key, 16 finding more information, 5 numeric keypad, 16 online manual, 5 shifted keys, 16 high-capacity battery status, 18 drive for, 8 installing, 40 —L— removing, 23 HP Financial Calculator learning (Windows), 16 introduction to, 56 light (orange charging), 38...
  • Page 89 setting up docking system, 71 locations, 7 turning display off, 19 power turning on and off, 19 cord, 37 undocking, 73 managing, 42 upgrading, 27 OmniBook Tools, 42 OmniBook Tools problems, 83 admin password, 47 power management, 18 Connections, 59, 66, 68 adjusting, 42 Display, 62 checking power status, 19...
  • Page 90 connecting, 63 —S— tilt feet, 15 Save-To-Disk, 20 tour Windows, 16 saving battery power, 41 troubleshooting searching (Phone Book), 56 display problems, 83 securing the OmniBook, 44 files and drives, 81 security infrared problems, 81 admin password, 47 lockup problems, 85 attaching cable, 44 memory problems, 79 user password, 45...
  • Page 91 Y adapter, 65 —Y—...

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