To Connect An External Keyboard Or Ps/2 Mouse; To Connect Usb Devices - HP OmniBook 4100 Reference Manual

To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse

The 6-pin PS/2 port allows you to attach an external keyboard or a PS/2-compatible
mouse to the OmniBook.
1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook.
2. Plug the mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the PS/2 port on the OmniBook
3. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook.

To connect USB devices

Windows NT 4.0 does not support universal serial bus (USB) devices.
Note
Windows 95 A (OSR1) does not support universal serial bus (USB) devices.
Universal serial bus (USB) provides a bi-directional serial interface for adding
peripheral devices such as game controllers, serial and parallel ports, and scanners
on a single bus. The OmniBook provides one USB port; the OmniBook docking
products provide two USB ports.
• Attach the USB cable to the USB port. Windows 95 automatically recognizes the
If you have problems making this connection, contact the vendor of
Note
the peripheral device, as well as the HP website, for the latest versions of the USB
drivers. The USB technology is dynamic and continues to develop.
If the device is not recognized, you may need to install a driver. Contact your device
vendor.
• To connect both a mouse and keyboard, use the HP F1469A Y adapter.
• To connect a device that has a PC-type jack, first connect its cable to an
adapter cable with a PS/2 jack.
USB device. Some USB devices can be connected to the OmniBook in series
with other USB devices—this is called a "daisy-chain" connection.
Making Connections
Connecting External Devices
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