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  • Page 1 OmniBook 5700 Installation and Setup Guide...
  • 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. Hewlett-Packard Co.
  • 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 product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided. (ii) The use of any operating system 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. Starting Out with Your OmniBook ......Setting Up the OmniBook ........ To set up the OmniBook ....... To select one of the factory-installed operating systems ..Getting Comfortable ........A tour of the OmniBook ......... To adjust the display ........To use the pointing device ......
  • Page 6 To make DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups disks ..To install Windows for Workgroups drivers ....Installing Windows NT or OS/2 Warp ......2-10 To install Windows NT or OS/2 Warp ...... 2-10 Installing HP Applications ........ 2-11 To install HP software programs ......2-11 To read the online User’s Guide ......
  • Page 7 5. Troubleshooting ........Solving Basic Problems ........6. Specifications and Regulatory Information ....Hardware Specifications ......... Software System Resources ....... Safety Information ........Working in Comfort ........Regulatory Information ........6-10 U.S.A..........6-10 Canada ........... 6-11 Japan ..........6-11 Europe ...........

  • Page 9: Starting Out With Your Omnibook

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook...
  • Page 10 Starting Out with Your OmniBook Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Although it’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. The OmniBook Quick Start sheet shows how to get your OmniBook up and running quickly.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Omnibook

    OmniBook 2000 Use only an HP F1317A -or- HP F1193B battery. OmniBook 5700 Use only an HP F1193B battery. 2. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into a grounded outlet. C A U T I O N Use only an HP F1140A or HP F1044B ac adapter.

  • Page 12: To Select One Of The Factory-Installed Operating Systems

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook The first time you plug in the ac adapter, let the OmniBook charge continually C A U T I O N for at least 24 hours. This ensures that the OmniBook’s clock battery is fully charged.
  • Page 13 Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook As part of the setup procedure, you must make a one-time, final selection of the operating system you want to use. Once made, this selection can be changed only by purchasing new copies of DOS 6.22 and Windows for Workgroups. (Windows 95 is included on the Recovery CD-ROM.) Should you later need to reinstall the operating system, you can reinstall Windows 95 from the Recovery CD—or Windows for Workgroups from retail disks, which you...
  • Page 14 Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook 4. Choose the following option: No, I want to install MS-DOS 6.22 and Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1 5. Click OK to continue the Setup program and install Windows for Workgroups.

  • Page 15: Getting Comfortable

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Getting Comfortable Getting Comfortable This section introduces the OmniBook and shows you how perform some basic tasks. In this section you’ll learn how to ♦ Identify parts of the OmniBook. ♦ Adjust the display. ♦ Use the TrackPoint III pointing device.

  • Page 16: A Tour Of The Omnibook

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook The following illustrations point out key parts of the OmniBook. Latch to open OmniBook TrackPoint III Latch to open OmniBook Internal speaker Brightness control Internal microphone On/Suspend button Hard disk drive Kensington lock...

  • Page 17: To Adjust The Display

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook To adjust the display Brightness All OmniBooks are equipped with a brightness control. Some models also have a contrast control. The display controls are located to the right of the display. Contrast To increase brightness or contrast, slide the controls up.

  • Page 18: To Adjust The Omnibook Keyboard

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook To adjust 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. Tilt foot Special features of the OmniBook keyboard In addition to the standard typing keys, the OmniBook keyboard contains the following special keys and features:...

  • Page 19: To Adjust The Speaker Volume

    ALT GR To adjust the speaker volume All OmniBook 5700 models support Sound Blaster compatible sound. The easiest way to adjust the speaker volume is to use the built in Fn key combinations. • Hold down FN and press F8 or F9 as needed to gradually decrease or increase the maximum volume.

  • Page 20: To Start The Omnibook

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook To start the OmniBook You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue On/Suspend button. However, at certain times, you may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your OmniBook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and startup time.
  • Page 21 Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook Press Fn+F12 simultaneously with the ac adapter unplugged. This stores the current session on the hard disk and completely shuts down the OmniBook. The computer reboots when you turn it on, then restores the session. –or–...

  • Page 22: Effects Of Stopping The Omnibook

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook Effects of Stopping the OmniBook When you press this The OmniBook does this Limitations of this method are On/Suspend button Turns off the display. Requires ac power. (with ac adapter) Continues the current session.
  • Page 23 Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook For Windows 95, the Start button provides two commands that stop the OmniBook. • Suspend changes the OmniBook to the Suspend state. • Shut Down (shut down the computer) changes the OmniBook to the Off state. If you plug in the ac adapter while the OmniBook is stopped, battery-charging components are activated, but the OmniBook stays in the same power state.

  • Page 24: To Reset And Restart The Omnibook

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook To reset and restart the OmniBook If your OmniBook stops responding—and you can’t get around this in Windows— you can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows. 1. If possible, shut down Windows. 2.

  • Page 25: To Understand The Status Panel

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook To understand the status panel The OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains indicators that show the current status of the OmniBook. There are three groups of icons on the status panel that indicate •...

  • Page 26: To Attach A Security Cable

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook A tour of the OmniBook Power status These icons indicate power conditions—ac adapter use, battery status, charging status. This icon appears when the OmniBook is in the Suspend power state; the “bookmark” icon reminds you that the state of the computer has been saved.

  • Page 27: Using Omnibook Accessories

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories Using OmniBook Accessories 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. In this section you’ll learn how to ♦...

  • Page 28: To Remove Accessories From The Omnibook

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To remove accessories from the OmniBook The OmniBook’s center drive bay can hold a CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, or a high-capacity (2nd) battery for extra power. High-capacity battery CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive Use this procedure to remove any of these accessories.

  • Page 29: To Install The Floppy Disk Drive

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To install the floppy disk drive 1. If necessary, remove the current accessory module from the OmniBook. 2. Slide the floppy disk drive into the OmniBook until it clicks into place. –or– Connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook externally by pulling out the floppy disk drive cable and connecting it to the parallel port on the left side of the OmniBook.

  • Page 30: To Insert And Eject A Floppy Disk

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To insert and eject a floppy disk When the OmniBook is reading or writing data to the floppy disk drive, the floppy disk indicator appears on the Status Panel (above the function keys). floppy disk indicator C A U T I O N Do not insert or remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading...

  • Page 31: To Install The Cd-Rom Drive

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To install the CD-ROM drive You install the CD-ROM drive in the center drive bay of the OmniBook. To use both the CD-ROM drive and the floppy disk drive, connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook’s parallel port (on the left side of the OmniBook).

  • Page 32: To Insert And Remove A Cd

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To insert and remove a CD When the OmniBook is reading data from the CD-ROM drive, the CD disk indicator CD disk indicator appears on the Status Panel (above the function keys). C A U T I O N Do not insert or remove a CD while the OmniBook is actively reading data.

  • Page 33: To Use The Cd-Rom Drive Safely

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To use the CD-ROM drive safely The CD-ROM drive used with the OmniBook is certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1).

  • Page 34: To Replace The Battery

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To replace the battery 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 Fully charged battery dead-battery condition—the status panel shows the remaining battery charge, the battery symbol blinks when the battery is low, and a lightning bolt symbol appears on the status panel when the battery is charging.

  • Page 35: To Install A High-Capacity Battery

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To install a high-capacity battery To increase the time you can work on battery power, you can install a second, high-capacity battery in the OmniBook’s center drive bay. 1. Important Save your work. Then press the blue On/Suspend button to stop the OmniBook. 2.

  • Page 36: To Handle And Store The Battery Safely

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To handle and store the battery safely To safely use the battery, follow these instructions: • To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal object to touch across the battery contacts.

  • Page 37: To Insert A Pc Card

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories To insert a PC card The OmniBook PC card slots are available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities of the OmniBook. The OmniBook supports standard Type I, II, and III PC cards (PCMCIA and CardBus). You can use two thin cards or one thick card.

  • Page 38: To Remove A Pc Card

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Using OmniBook Accessories About RAM Cards If you’re using a RAM card with the OmniBook, keep these suggestions in mind: • For a new RAM card, install its battery before you insert the card. • Replace the RAM card battery yearly.

  • Page 39: Where To Go From Here

    Starting Out with Your OmniBook Where to Go from Here Where to Go from Here You can probably start using your OmniBook immediately, especially if you’re familiar with personal computers, or if you’ve already worked with Microsoft Windows. Still, your OmniBook is designed as a compact, mobile computer—so it has a few useful features that you don’t normally find on a desktop PC.

  • Page 41: Installing An Operating System

    Installing an Operating System...
  • Page 42 Installing an Operating System This chapter has instructions for installing or recovering an operating system. Your OmniBook package includes a Recovery CD, the (FAT16) Support Utility floppy disk, and the Microsoft Windows 95 Companion CD. With these tools , you can install or recover ♦...

  • Page 43: What The Recovery Cd Contains

    Installing an Operating System What the Recovery CD Contains What the Recovery CD Contains You will need the Recovery CD-ROM and the Support Utilities floppy disk to recover the Windows 95 operating system or HP factory-installed software. Directory Contains... README.TXT text file Instructions for using the Recovery CD.

  • Page 44: Reinstalling Windows 95

    Installing an Operating System Reinstalling Windows 95 Reinstalling Windows 95 The following procedure describes how to reinstall the Windows 95 operating system that came with your OmniBook. These steps will format the hard drive. Back up any files you would like to save before reinstalling Windows 95. The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour.
  • Page 45 Installing an Operating System Reinstalling Windows 95 9. When prompted for “Hibernate” partition size, you can continue with the default 64M byte Hibernate partition or choose an alternate size (based on the amount of system RAM installed). 10. After the successful creation of the Hibernate partition , press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the OmniBook.

  • Page 46: Reinstalling Windows For Workgroups

    Installing an Operating System Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups The following procedure describes how to restore Windows for Workgroups and your original OmniBook software. The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour. To recover your Windows for Workgroups operating system, you’ll need a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, your Windows for Workgroups backup disks, your MS-DOS 6.22 backup disks, the Recovery CD, and the Support Utility disk.

  • Page 47: To Make Dos 6.22 And Windows For Workgroups Disks

    Installing an Operating System Reinstalling Windows for Workgroups 7. After the successful creation of the Hibernate partition, insert MS-DOS Disk #1 into the floppy disk drive, then press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the OmniBook. 8. Follow the setup instructions on the screen. 9.

  • Page 48: To Install Windows For Workgroups Drivers

    If you've installed a commercial version of Windows or Windows for Workgroups, you'll need to manually install the required OmniBook device drivers or use the OmniBook 5700 Windows 3.X Driver Setup program. These steps modify some of your system files-such as WIN.INI and AUTOEXEC.BAT. An original version of each file is preserved in the C:\OMNI_DRV.XXX directory.

  • Page 49: Installing Windows Nt Or Os/2 Warp

    Installing an Operating System Installing Windows NT or OS/2 Warp Installing Windows NT or OS/2 Warp You provide the software to install these alternate operating systems. See the Corporate Evaluator’s Guide at our Website for complete information on installing these operating systems, as well as how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate, networked environment.

  • Page 50: Installing Hp Applications

    Installing an Operating System Installing HP Applications Installing HP Applications If you have deleted the online User's Guide, OmniBook Tools, or any of the Personal Information Management applications, you can reinstall them from the Recovery To install HP software programs 1.

  • Page 51: To Read The Online User's Guide

    Installing an Operating System Installing HP Applications 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. 1. If you have an internal CD -ROM drive , install it in the OmniBook. –or–...

  • Page 53: Expanding The Omnibook

    Expanding the OmniBook...

  • Page 54: Expanding The Omnibook

    Expanding the OmniBook This chapter describes procedures to expand or update the capabilities of your OmniBook, including: ♦ Replacing internal hardware. ♦ Connecting external devices.

  • Page 55: Replacing Hardware

    Expanding the OmniBook Replacing Hardware Replacing Hardware This section describes how to ♦ Remove and install the hard disk drive. ♦ Find the system software version and memory size. ♦ Install a memory-expansion board. To remove the hard disk drive You can upgrade the OmniBook system by installing a new hard drive or you may want to switch hard drives between OmniBooks.

  • Page 56: To Install The Hard Disk Drive

    Expanding the OmniBook Replacing Hardware To install the hard disk drive After following the previous instructions for removing the hard disk drive, use these steps to install the new hard drive. 1. Gently press downwards on the hard drive while you slide it into the drive bay. 2.

  • Page 57: To Add Memory To The Omnibook

    Expanding the OmniBook Replacing Hardware To add memory to the OmniBook The OmniBook memory slots accommodate two memory-expansion boards. You can install a memory-expansion board to increase the total amount of memory. C A U T I O N Take precautions against damage from static electricity: Gather all the parts you need so you can complete the installation in one sitting.
  • Page 58 Expanding the OmniBook Replacing Hardware If you’re using Windows for Workgroups 11. In Control Panel, double-click the Enhanced icon, then click Virtual Memory and Change. 12. First clear the Use 32-Bit File Access option—then select this option again. This updates the Cache Size setting. 13.

  • Page 59: Connecting Devices

    Expanding the OmniBook Connecting Devices Connecting Devices Your OmniBook is a powerful computer in its own right—but you’ll greatly expand its capabilities by connecting other devices. In this section you’ll learn how to ♦ Connect an external monitor and adjust the display type. ♦...

  • Page 60: To Connect An External Monitor

    Expanding the OmniBook Connecting Devices To connect an external monitor You can connect a VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitor to your OmniBook. When you connect the external display, the OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates it. The built-in display turns off to conserve power. 1.

  • Page 61: To Turn Off The Built-In Display

    Expanding the OmniBook Connecting Devices To turn off the built-in display • Press Fn+F5 to switch between the external and built-in display. To connect a printer • Plug the printer cable into the appropriate port at the back of the OmniBook. A parallel printer is normally at the LPT1 port.

  • Page 62: To Connect An External Mouse Or Keyboard

    Expanding the OmniBook Connecting Devices To connect an external mouse or keyboard Although the OmniBook comes with a full-sized keyboard, you can attach an external keyboard and an external mouse. 1. Plug the mouse or keyboard cable into the external mouse/keyboard port on the back of the OmniBook.

  • Page 63: To Enable The Fn Keys

    Expanding the OmniBook Connecting Devices To enable the FN keys If you’ve connected an external keyboard, you need to enable the external FN keys. 1. Press Fn+F2 to start the SCU. 2. From the Input/Output menu, select External Devices. 3. Check Enable External FN Key. To access the FN key on your external keyboard, use CTRL+ALT.

  • Page 64: To Specify Serial Port Settings

    Expanding the OmniBook Connecting Devices To specify serial port settings Many applications provide a way for you to adjust the settings for serial ports they use. Other applications don’t let you change serial port settings. However, you can use Control Panel to set the basic serial port settings—the ones used by an application that doesn’t change settings.

  • Page 65: To Connect A Parallel Device

    Expanding the OmniBook Connecting Devices 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. • For a printer connection, use a standard parallel printer cable available at computer dealers or electronic supply stores.

  • Page 66: To Make An Infrared Connection

    Expanding the OmniBook Connecting Devices To make an infrared connection The infrared port provides a type of serial connection that doesn’t require cables— you just have to line up the device’s infrared port with the right rear of your OmniBook. Keep the distance within about 3 feet (1 meter) for optimum performance.

  • Page 67: To Set Up A Pc Card Or Parallel Port Cd-Rom Drive

    Expanding the OmniBook Connecting Devices To set up a PC card or parallel port CD-ROM drive The general steps for setting up a PC card CD-ROM drive are as follows: 1. Copy the device drivers—from the installation software provided with the CD-ROM drive—to the Support Utility disk into the A:\tools directory.

  • Page 69: Changing The Configuration

    Changing the Configuration...
  • Page 70 Changing the Configuration This chapter describes the OmniBook tools and utilities that come with the OmniBook. Use them to view and adjust configuration settings. This chapter describes ♦ HP User Tools (Windows 95 operating system only). ♦ OmniBook Tools (Windows for Wordgroups operating systems only). ♦...

  • Page 71: Changing The Configuration

    Changing the Configuration Changing the Configuration Changing the Configuration For any operating system, you can use the System Configuration Utility (SCU) to change OmniBook configuration settings. For Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups, you can also use a Tools application in Windows. The SCU provides more options for certain settings.

  • Page 72: Using Hp User Tools

    Changing the Configuration Using HP User Tools Using HP User Tools HP User Tools give you a convenient way in Windows 95 to change the way your OmniBook looks and operates. For many settings, it’s an alternative to using the System Configuration Utility.
  • Page 73 Changing the Configuration Using HP User Tools Control Panel Opens the Windows Control Panel for changing other settings. Advanced PC Identification Lets you define four text strings for name, title, company, address, phone, etc. Uninstall Lets you remove selected sets of OmniBook software from the hard disk drive.

  • Page 74: Using Omnibook Tools

    Changing the Configuration Using OmniBook Tools Using OmniBook Tools OmniBook Tools give you a convenient way in Windows for Workgroups to change the way your OmniBook looks and operates. For many settings, it’s an alternative to using the System Configuration Utility. To run OmniBook Tools 1.
  • Page 75 Changing the Configuration Using OmniBook Tools COM Ports Sets serial and infrared port addresses and interrupts. Printers Sets printer options. Card Slots Starts the CardWizard application for managing PC cards. Infrared Communications Starts IrMonitor or sets when it starts. IrMonitor provides IrDA communications. Input Devices Pointing Devices Sets pointing device or mouse settings.

  • Page 76: Using The System Configuration Utility

    Changing the Configuration Using the System Configuration Utility Using the System Configuration Utility The System Configuration Utility (SCU) provides access to basic configuration settings. It is independent of the operating system. To run the SCU (during reboot) 1. Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. If necessary, you can press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot.
  • Page 77 Changing the Configuration Using the System Configuration Utility Sets the date and time. Reboot required. Date and Time Boot Devices Boot Device Reboot required. FDD First. The typical PC boot, where drive A is searched first for a system disk, then drive C. HDD Only.
  • Page 78 Changing the Configuration Using the System Configuration Utility Set User password The user password protects user events selected in Password Options, but Immediate. doesn’t give access to protected administrator options, such as PC ID. PC Identification Four text strings for name, company, address, phone. Immediate.
  • Page 79 Changing the Configuration Using the System Configuration Utility saving is active regardless of this setting. Suspend, Auto Hibernate, HDD power-down, CPU power-down are automatic turn-off times when operating on battery power. Enable Hibernate enables or prevents saving and restoring a session from the hard disk.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting If you run into problems getting your OmniBook started, you can use the suggestions in this chapter for getting back on track. Hints If you’re having a problem—and Windows is running on your OmniBook—see the online OmniBook User’s Guide. Its troubleshooting chapter contains more troubleshooting information.

  • Page 83: Solving Basic Problems

    Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems Solving Basic Problems If your OmniBook has a problem starting, find the symptom below that matches your situation. Try the suggestions one at a time. If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter, or insert a fresh battery pack.
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems If the OmniBook doesn’t reboot successfully If your operating system is MS-DOS or Windows for Workgroups • If no text is displayed, or if things stop before you see any text about MS-DOS, the unit probably requires service. •...
  • Page 85 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems Use the “step-by-step” option to step through each startup command to find where problems occur, so you can repair or restore any files indicated. • If drive C (the hard disk) isn’t working properly, insert the Support Utility floppy disk in the floppy disk drive, then press to reboot from drive A—...

  • Page 87: Specifications And Regulatory Information

    Specifications and Regulatory Information...
  • Page 88 Specifications and Regulatory Information 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. • Check out the tips about ergonomics and work habits. •...

  • Page 89: Hardware Specifications

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications Display Backlit liquid-crystal display (LCD). SVGA (800 x 600 dots) up to 64K colors Keyboard Enhanced PC functionality with compact layout. Embedded numeric keypad. Tilt feet Pointing device. Memory RAM: 8 MB or more (depending on the model), expandable to 64 MB maximum. Mass Card slots: two PC card slots available (two type I or type II cards or one type III card).

  • Page 90: Software System Resources

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Software System Resources Software System Resources Below are default values for the system resources. To see other, non-default possibilities, refer to the System Configuration 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 91 Specifications and Regulatory Information Software System Resources Valid uses for memory addresses CC000-E7FFF: • Upper memory blocks (UMBs) in the range CC000-E7FFF. • PC card and ISA/PCI card memory windows in the range CC000-DFFFF. • ISA/PCI card boot ROM in the range CE000-DFFFF. System Input/Output Addresses (100 -3FF) 170-177 Secondary HDD controller (internal CD-ROM)

  • Page 92: Safety Information

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Safety Information Power Cord, Plug, and Voltage Requirements The power cord supplied with the OmniBook ac adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the ac adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area. However, if you travel to a different area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage, you should use one of the power cords listed below.
  • Page 93 • To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow a metal object to touch across the battery contacts. • The battery pack is suitable for use only with an HP OmniBook 5700 and F1338A battery charger.
  • Page 94 Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Laser Safety The CD-ROM drive used with the OmniBook is certified a as Class 1 laser device according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1).

  • Page 95: Working In Comfort

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Working in Comfort Working in Comfort Ergonomics is the science that fits products to people. Its goal is to make products easy, enjoyable, safe, and efficient to use. However, with even the best designed equipment, how you use the product is very important. You can use your OmniBook virtually anywhere, anytime, so following the guidelines below can be a challenge—but your efforts will be worthwhile, and help ensure that your OmniBook is ergonomically effective for you.

  • Page 96: Regulatory Information

    OmniBook in these regions. U.S.A. The OmniBook 5700 generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception. The OmniBook complies with the limits for a Class B computing device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 97: Canada

    Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté...

  • Page 98: Europe

    Hewlett-Packard Co. Mobile Computing Division 1000 NE Circle Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97330 declares that the following product Product name: HP OmniBook 5700, all models Options: conforms to the following product specifications Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1,A2 / EN 60950 (1992)+A1,A2 IEC 825-1:1993/EN60825-1:1994...
  • Page 99 Index creating Windows headphones, 1-11 for Workgroups, microphone, 1-11 speakers, 1-11 ac power battery Corporate Evaluator's icon, 1-18 charging, 1-4 Guide, 1-2, 2-9 adapter icons, 1-18 creating mouse/keyboard, installing, 1-3 DOS 6.22 backup 3-10 safety, 6-7 disks, 2-7 adapter (Y), 3-10 BIOS resources, 6-4 addresses blocks (upper...

  • Page 100: U.s.a

    speaker volume, suspended state, system resource, 6-5 1-11 1-18 microphone speakers, 1-11 inserting (connecting), 1-11 PC cards, 1-29 installing battery, 1-3 factory-installed Num Lock factory-installed operating system, icon, 1-17 operating system, FAT32, 2-2, 2-3 HP applications, floppy disk drive OmniBook 2-10 icon, 1-17 cleaning, 6-2...
  • Page 101 addresses, 3-12 LED, 6-8 Input/Output assignments, 3-11 power, 6-6 addresses, 6-5 infrared, 3-9 voltage, 6-6 memory, 6-5 interupts, 3-12 Scroll Lock icon, 1-17 system interrupts, keyboard, 3-10 mouse, 3-10 setting passwords parallel, 3-9 with, PC card, 3-15 securing the upper memory serial, 3-9, 3-11 OmniBook, 1-18 blocks, 6-5...

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