HP USB Media Docking Station User manual

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HP OmniBook Docking System
User’s Guide

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Notice
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Edition History
Edition 1 .......................................... October 1996
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Contents
Using the Docking System ................................. 1-5
Understanding the Basics ................................ 1-8
To set up the docking system ............................ 1-8
To dock the OmniBook ................................ 1-10
To undock the OmniBook .............................. 1-11
To set a docking password.............................. 1-12
To manually undock the OmniBook ....................... 1-13
To attach a security cable .............................. 1-14
To understand docking status lights ....................... 1-15
Making Connections .................................... 1-16
To connect an external keyboard ......................... 1-17
To connect a PS/2 mouse .............................. 1-17
To connect a serial mouse .............................. 1-18
To switch back to the internal pointing device ................ 1-19
To connect an external display .......................... 1-19
To enable the built-in and external displays simultaneously....... 1-20
To connect a parallel device ............................ 1-20
To connect a serial device .............................. 1-21
To connect your audio equipment ........................ 1-21
To connect SCSI devices ............................... 1-22
To install an expansion card ............................ 1-23
To remove a device from the undocked configuration .......... 1-25
Troubleshooting......................................... 1-27
Solving Problems ...................................... 1-29
Specifications and Regulatory Information .................... 1-33
Regulatory Information .................................. 1-35
U.S.A. ............................................ 1-35
Canada ........................................... 1-36
Japan ............................................ 1-36
Europe ........................................... 1-37

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Using the Docking System

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Getting Started
With the OmniBook Docking System, you can significantly increase the capabilities
of your OmniBook. By making one connection—plugging your OmniBook into the
docking system—you can get convenient access to these types of connections:
♦ Printer.
♦ Modem or other serial device.
♦ External SCSI peripherals, such as a CD-ROM drive or disk drive.
♦ Network access cards.
♦ External keyboard and external mouse.
♦ External display.
♦ Audio connections.
♦ Power.

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How to Use This manual
The procedures in this manual differ slightly depending on the operating system
you’ve installed—Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups. Read each step
carefully to see if it applies to your operating system.
What About Other Operating Systems?
If you’ve installed another operating system on the OmniBook—Windows NT or OS/2 for example—
follow the general procedures under Windows for Workgroups. Instead of exiting Windows (when so
instructed), exit the operating system you are using.
About Your OmniBook Manuals
Your OmniBook provides these additional manuals:
• The online OmniBook User’s Guide introduces the OmniBook and shows you
how to operate and maintain your OmniBook. It also contains troubleshooting
information.
• The Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual, shipped with your OmniBook,
contains information about using the standard features of Windows 95.

Using the Docking System
Understanding the Basics
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Understanding the Basics
This section shows you how to get your docking system and OmniBook up and
running quickly, including how to
♦ Set up the docking system.
♦ Dock and undock the OmniBook.
♦ Manually undock.
♦ Attach a security cable to the docking system.
♦ Set a docking password.
♦ Understand the docking status lights.
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.
Squeeze and slide to one
of three height settings.
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2. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into a grounded ac outlet. Plug
ac adapter connector into the port on the back of the docking system.
CAUTION
Use only an HP F1140A ac adapter (the type shipped with the Docking
System)
—
do not use an ac adapter from the OmniBook or another product.
Using an improper adapter could damage the OmniBook and will make your
warranty invalid.
3. Place the cable cover on the docking system.

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To dock the OmniBook
1. Collapse the OmniBook tilt feet. The OmniBook will not align correctly with the
docking port if the tilt feet are extended.
2. Unplug the OmniBook’s ac adapter and cables, then close the cable door.
3. Open the OmniBook’s docking port door and slide the door under the port.
Tilt foot

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4. 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 the OmniBook
1. Make sure ac power is connected to the docking system—red status light will be
on.
2. Turn on the OmniBook (blue On/Off button).
3. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 4.
–or–
If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, save your work and exit Windows.
You’ll be rebooting the OmniBook.
4. Exit any applications that are using SCSI or network devices.
5. Press the Undock button on the docking system.
–or–
If you’re using Windows 95, you can instead select Eject PC from the Start
menu.
6. If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, reboot the OmniBook after
undocking.
Undock button

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Other Controls
The following picture shows the user controls on the docking system.
To set a docking password
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. Press Fn+F2 to open the System Configuration Utility. The mouse does not work
in this environment.
2. Press ALT+S to open the System menu, then select Passwords.
3. Under Password Options, select Undock.
4. Select Set User Password and type your password.
5. Save and exit the System Configuration Utility.
Resets the OmniBook
Turns OmniBook on and off
Undocks the OmniBook

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To manually undock the OmniBook
If for some reason you can’t undock the OmniBook using the Undock button, you
can manually undock it. Manual undocking overrides password protection.
To secure your OmniBook while docked, keep a Kensington MicroSaver lock
attached to the security connector on the docking system. (See the following topic
for instructions.)
1. Save your work and, if necessary, exit Windows. If you’re using Windows 95, be
sure to use the shut down option from the Start menu.
2. Insert a key or other thin object into the security opening.
3. Press the key inward and while holding it, pull the OmniBook forward.
4. After manually undocking the OmniBook, press the reset button on the
OmniBook.
Press firmly …
…the Docking System releases the OmniBook .

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To attach a security cable
Your docking system has a built-in security connector that allows you to secure the
docking system with a cable. Kensington MicroSaver lock systems work with these
connectors and are available at many computer stores.
1. Wrap the cable around a stationary object, such as a table leg.
2. Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object—make sure it
can’t slip off.
3. Insert the lock into the docking system’s security connector and release the key.
Store the key in a safe place away from the OmniBook.

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To understand docking status lights
The red and green lights on the docking system indicate the current status of the
docking system. The status lights are located in the lower left corner of the docking
system.
This light
Indicates
Hard disk drive activity
This light turns on when the OmniBook is reading
from or writing to the hard disk drive.
Floppy disk drive activity
This light turns on when the OmniBook is reading
from or writing to the floppy disk drive.
Password protection on
This light blinks when a password is required.
Docking status
This light turns green when the OmniBook
is successfully docked, on, and can be undocked.
AC
power
This light turns red when ac power is connected to
the docking system. The light turns red and green
when ac power is connected and the OmniBook is
docked.

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Making Connections
♦ Power (ac adapter).
♦ External keyboard.
♦ External mouse.
♦ External display.
♦ Printer or other parallel device (25-pin).
♦ Modem or other serial device (9-pin).
♦ Midi/Game port.
♦ Headphones or external speakers.
♦ External CD-ROM drive or other SCSI-2 device.
♦ Network access and other types of ISA and PCI cards (in the expansion-card
slots).
AC power
Line in
External audio device
Headphones or
external speakers
Printer
Serial
SCSI
Midi
Mouse
Keyboard
Monitor
Expansion card

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To connect an external keyboard
You can use the built-in and external keyboards while docked.
1. Attach the keyboard cable to the docking system.
2. Dock the OmniBook.
Hint
If you are using a docking system with an external keyboard, substitute the
keystrokes CTRL+ALT for Fn. You must also select the option
Enable External Fn key:
1. Press
Fn+F2
to open the System Configuration Utility.
2. Press
ALT+I
to open the Input/Output menu.
3. Select External Devices.
4. Select the Enable External FN Key check box.
To connect a PS/2 mouse
The OmniBook has a PS/2 mouse driver installed. When you dock, the OmniBook
automatically detects and sets up the mouse.
1. Attach the mouse cable to the docking system.
2. Dock the OmniBook.
3. If you’re not using Windows 95, reboot the OmniBook.
keyboard connector
mouse connector

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To connect a serial mouse
1. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 2.
–or–
If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, save your work and exit Windows.
You’ll be rebooting the OmniBook.
2. Attach the serial mouse to the docking system.
3. Dock the OmniBook.
4. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 5.
–or–
If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, reboot the OmniBook.
5.
If you’re using Windows 95
• Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Mouse, General.
• Click Change, then select Standard Serial Mouse.
–or–
If you’re using Windows for Workgroups
• From Program Manager, select Windows Setup/Change Systems Setting.
• Select Serial Mouse.
serial connector

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To switch back to the internal pointing device
Use this procedure to switch back to the built-in pointing device from an external
PS/2 mouse.
1. Save your work.
2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the docking system.
3. Turn the OmniBook off, then back on.
Hint
You can also disable the external pointing device from the System Configuration
Utility.
1. Press
Fn+F2
to open the System Configuration Utility.
2. Press
ALT+I
to open the Input/Output menu.
3. Select External Devices.
4. Select the Ignore External Pointing Device check box.
To connect an external display
Use this procedure to connect an external display to your OmniBook. Before
beginning, check the documentation for your display and make sure that the
external display supports standard VGA or super VGA format.
1. Plug the VGA cable from the external display into the VGA connector at the
back of the docking system.
2. Dock the OmniBook.
The OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates the external display. The
built-in display turns off. If you want to run the built-in display and an external
display simultaneously, see the following procedure for instructions.
VGA connector

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To enable the built-in and external displays
simultaneously
If you enable the built-in display while running the external display, you may notice
a slight dimming while the external display is connected. If the display resolutions
for the two displays are not the same, panning may result.
The System Configuration Utility provides a setting for turning the built-in display on
and off. Docking messages are not available under-Windows 95.
1. Press Fn+F2 to open the System Configuration Utility.
2. Press ALT+I to open the Input/Output menu.
3. Select External Devices.
4. Select the Both External VGA and LCD check box.
5. Save and exit.
Hint
You can also use Fn+F5 to switch between the external and built-in displays.
To connect a parallel device
The docking system’s 25-pin parallel port is a standard enhanced (EPP/ECP)
parallel port. The most common types of parallel connections involve connections
to printers and to other computers.
1. Attach the parallel cable to the parallel connector.
2. Dock the OmniBook.
3. If necessary, install your printer or other device driver. See your Windows
manual for instructions.
parallel connector