HP HP OmniBook 900 User manual

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HP OmniBook Docking System
User’s Guide

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Contents
Using the Dock ...................................... 1-7
Docking System Features ............................... 1-9
Understanding the Basics...............................1-11
To set up the dock .................................1-12
To dock the OmniBook ..............................1-14
To undock the OmniBook ............................1-16
To manually undock the OmniBook .....................1-18
To set a docking password............................1-19
To turn the OmniBook on and off .......................1-20
To attach a security cable ............................1-21
To create a docked hardware profile in Windows NT .........1-23
Making Connections ..................................1-24
To connect an external keyboard .......................1-25
To enable an external Fn key ..........................1-25
To connect a PS/2 mouse.............................1-26
To connect a serial mouse ............................1-26
To connect a serial device ............................1-27
To connect a SCSI device.............................1-27
To connect a universal serial bus (USB) device .............1-29
To connect an external monitor ........................1-30
To use the monitor stand with an external display ...........1-31
To enable the built-in and external displays ................1-31
To connect a parallel device ..........................1-32
To insert a PC card .................................1-33
To remove a PC Card.................................34
To connect your audio equipment .......................36
Installing Accessories................................ 1-37
Using the Module Bay Adapter ...........................1-39
To install the module bay adapter.......................1-40
To replace a plug-in module...........................1-44
Installing PCI Boards ..................................1-47
Installing PC Devices..................................1-51
To install the PC device ..............................1-52
Formatting a hard disk in the PC device bay................1-60
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3 Troubleshooting .................................... 1-63
Solving Problems ....................................1-65
Specifications and Regulatory Information ............... 1-69
Specifications.......................................1-71
Regulatory Information ................................1-72
U.S.A. ..........................................1-72
Canada .........................................1-73
Japan ..........................................1-73
Europe .........................................1-74
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Using the Dock

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Using the Dock
Congratulations! With the OmniBook docking system (referred to as dock in this
manual), you can significantly increase the convenience of your OmniBook for
desktop use. By making one connection—plugging your OmniBook into the dock—
you can get easy access to these types of devices:
♦ Printer, external floppy drive, or other parallel device.
♦ Modem or other standard serial device.
♦ Universal serial bus (USB) devices.
♦ SCSI-2 and IDE devices.
♦ Type II and Type III CardBus devices
♦ Additional OmniBook plug-in modules.
♦ PCI accessory boards.
♦ PC expansion devices.
♦ External keyboard and external mouse.
♦ External monitor.
♦ Audio connections.

Using the Dock
Docking System Features
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Docking System Features
Dock rear-view
1. Two type II or type III PC card slots (CardBus enabled)
2. PC card security lock
3. Mouse port
4. Keyboard port
5. Two universal serial bus (USB) ports
6. PCI board slots
7. SCSI-2 port
8. Serial port
9. Parallel port
10. AC power connector
11. Monitor port
12. Headphones or speaker-out
13. Microphone-in
14. Audio line-in
15. System-off button
16. Power/Suspend button

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Dock front-view
17. Tray release latch
18. PC device bay
19. Undock button
20. Plug-in module bay
21. Docked light
22. Wait light
23. Undocked light
24. AC power light
25. Release lever
26. PCI board door
27. PCI board lock
28. Kensington lock slot
29. Manual release tab

Using the Dock
Understanding the Basics
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Understanding the Basics
Docking the OmniBook to the dock is just like simultaneously adding several
devices to the OmniBook. Docking causes Windows 95 or Windows 98 to create a
new hardware profile. The default hardware profile shipped with the OmniBook is
an undocked profile.
Note
If you are using Windows NT on your system and your system does not have a
docked hardware profile, you need to create a docked profile for your OmniBook.
See “To create a docked hardware profile” on page 1- 23 for instructions.
This section shows you how to get your dock and OmniBook up and running
quickly, including how to
• Set up the dock.
• Dock the OmniBook.
• Undock the OmniBook.
• Turn the OmniBook on and off
• Attach a security cable.

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Understanding the Basics
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To set up the dock
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1. Plug the power cord into the dock, then plug the power cord into the ac outlet.
2. Select the appropriate dock tray for your OmniBook. Match the letter on the tray
with the letter for your OmniBook listed on the dock label next to the tray
release latch.

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3. Attach the security post to the tray (optional). The security post preventss
removal of the OmniBook PC cards. The security post on your tray may be in a
different location from that shown below.
4. Insert the tabs on the back of the tray into the slots in the dock and press down
on the front edge of the tray to lock it in place.
5. Connect your external devices to the dock. See “Making Connections”on page
1-24.

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To remove a tray
To remove a tray, slide the tray release latch forward until the tray pops up.
To dock the OmniBook
1. Place the dock on a flat surface.
2. Slide the OmniBook’s docking door to the left.
Some OmniBook models, including the OmniBook 4100 have a rear port door
that opens automatically when you install it in the dock. Refer to the Reference
Guide for your OmniBook to see if your OmniBook has this feature.
Tray release
latch

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3. Place the OmniBook on the dock tray, with the back of the computer facing the
dock’s connector.
4. Position your fingers on the platform grips as shown below. Use your thumbs to
push the computer firmly toward the dock until the OmniBook slides into place.
You should hear a click, indicating that the OmniBook is locked to the dock.
When the OmniBook is properly inserted, the amber wait light turns on.
When the OmniBook is ready for use, the green docked light turns on.
Note
If the OmniBook is in suspend or hibernate mode or if the OmniBook is turned off,
the lights will not change until the OmniBook is turned on.

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To undock the OmniBook
Note
If you have installed the tray security post, make sure that no objects (such as a
phone jack or network connector) are protruding from the OmniBook PC card
slots,.
1. If there is no ac power connected to the dock, turn on the OmniBook to provide
power for undocking.
The dock will not operate in this power mode.
2. Exit any applications that are using devices that are connected through the
dock (network, USB, and PCMCIA devices.)
3. Press the undock button on the dock.
– or –
If you are using Windows 95 or Windows 98, click Start, Eject PC.
The amber wait light then turns on.
4. If you have enabled a docking password, you will be prompted for your
password. You must enter it to undock the OmniBook.
1. Undock button
2. Docked light
3. Wait light
4. Undocked light

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5. When you hear two beeps and the undock light flashes, pull the release lever
on the right side of the dock toward the front to eject the OmniBook.
You have 30 seconds to pull the release lever. After 30 seconds, the dock
relocks the OmniBook.

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To manually undock the OmniBook
If you cannot undock the OmniBook using the undock button (for example, you
have no ac power or battery power), you can manually undock the OmniBook.
Manual undocking overrides password protection.
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1. Save your work and turn off your OmniBook. Be sure to use the shut down
option from the Start menu.
2. If you are using a Kensington MicroSaver lock to secure your dock, remove the
lock.
3. Pull out and hold the manual release tab on the right rear corner of the dock
while pulling the release lever toward the front to eject the OmniBook.

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Understanding the Basics
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To set a docking password
Note
An administrative password must be set before you can set a user password. Refer to
the Reference Guide provided with your OmniBook for detailed information about
setting administrative passwords.
Password security protects access to your OmniBook. If you use password security,
you must enter the password at certain times (defined in Password Options). This is
how to specify a docking password.
1. Close all applications, then shut down Windows and restart the OmniBook.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. Use the right or left arrow keys select the Security menu, then use the up or
down arrow key to select Undock password.
Note: The boot password must be enabled before you can select Undock.
4. Press F5 or F6 to select Undock: Enabled.
5. Select Set User Password and type your password.
6. Save and exit Setup.
Refer to your OmniBook Reference Guide for more detailed information on setting
passwords.

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To turn the OmniBook on and off
To turn on the OmniBook:
• Press the power button on the left side of the dock.
To turn off the OmniBook without undocking.
1. Save your work and close open applications .
2. Properly shut down your operating system.
3. Press the system-off button on the left side of the dock.
To Suspend the OmniBook without undocking.
1. Close open applications and save your work.
2. Press the power button on the left side of the dock.
1. Power button
2. System-off button