HP OmniBook 2100 User manual

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HP OmniBook Plug-In Modules
User’s Guide

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Contents
1. Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules.......................... 
Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module ....................... 1-7
Using the Floppy Disk Drive ............................... 1-9
To connect the floppy disk drive externally .................. 1-9
To insert or eject a floppy disk ........................... 1-10
Using the CD-ROM Drive ................................. 1-11
To insert or remove a CD ............................... 1-11
To open the CD-ROM drive manually ...................... 1-12
Using the Zip Drive ..................................... 1-13
To install the Zip drive software .......................... 1-13
To insert or eject a Zip disk ............................. 1-14
To eject a Zip disk manually............................. 1-14
Using the DVD Drive .................................... 1-15
To insert or eject a DVD................................ 1-15
To eject a DVD manually ............................... 1-16
To install the MPEG-2 PC Card and DVD Player software ......... 1-16
To play a DVD movie ................................. 1-17
Using the Second Battery................................. 1-18
To handle and store the battery safely ...................... 1-18
To maintain and preserve battery life ...................... 1-19
2. Troubleshooting....................................... 1-21
Solving Problems with Plug-In Accessories..................... 1-23
Floppy disk drive problems ............................. 1-23
CD-ROM drive problems ............................... 1-24
Zip drive problems ................................... 1-24
DVD Drive Problems .................................. 1-25
Battery problems .................................... 1-25
3. Specifications and Regulatory Information................... 1-27
Hardware Specifications and Safety ......................... 1-29
To use the CD-ROM and DVD drive safely ................... 1-29
Regulatory Information .................................. 1-30
U.S.A. ............................................ 1-30
Canada ........................................... 1-31
Japan ............................................ 1-31
Europe ........................................... 1-32

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Using OmniBook Plug-In
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Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules
The OmniBook Plug-in Modules User’s Guide describes OmniBook plug-in accessory
modules and shows you how to install and use them. For complete information
about operating the OmniBook, consult the OmniBook Reference Guide and the
online User’s Handbook.
This manual explains how to
♦ Replace a plug-in module in the OmniBook.
♦ Use the floppy disk drive.
♦ Use the CD-ROM drive.
♦ Use the Zip drive.
♦ Use the DVD drive.
♦ Use the second battery.

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Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module
2SXI • For Windows 95/Windows 98, if Agaté Tioman hot-swap software is installed, a
plug-in module icon appears at the right end of the taskbar. This software lets
you swap most plug-in modules without shutting down the computer.
• If you are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the module bay, you must
shut down the computer.
• If you are removing a battery and inserting another battery, you do not have to
do steps 1 and 2 below—you can just change the batteries.
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1. Close all files that are open from the plug-in module.
2. If the plug-in module icon is present in the taskbar, right-click the icon, then
click Remove Device. When prompted to remove the module, click OK. (You
do not have to do this if the bay is empty or contains a battery.)
–or–
Click Start, Shut Down to shut down the computer.
3. Slide the safety latch for the plug-in module bay into its recess.
4. Slide and hold the release latch, then pull out the module, as shown.

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5. Slide the new plug-in module into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.
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6. Slide the safety latch back to its original position (in the direction of the arrow).

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive
You can install the floppy disk drive in the plug-in module bay or attach it externally
to the parallel port.
This section describes how to
♦ Connect the floppy disk drive externally.
♦ Insert or eject a floppy disk.
To connect the floppy disk drive externally
If you want to use the floppy disk drive while also using any other OmniBook plug-in
module, you can use the floppy cable (optional accessory F1380A) to connect the
floppy disk drive module to the OmniBook via the parallel port.
1. Connect the floppy cable to the floppy disk drive module and tighten the
knurled thumbscrews.
2. Connect the other end of the floppy disk drive cable to the OmniBook parallel
port, as shown below.

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To insert or eject a floppy disk
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1. Hold the disk with its face up, then slide it into the floppy disk drive slot until it
clicks into place.
2. To remove the floppy disk, press the eject button on the front of the drive.

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Using the CD-ROM Drive
You can install the CD-ROM drive module in the plug-in module bay. This section
describes how to
♦ Insert or remove a CD.
♦ Open the CD-ROM drive manually.
To insert or remove a CD
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1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM drive. If you are using this drive for
the first time, be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert if it is present.
2. Place the CD into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down to seat the
CD on the spindle–or–remove the CD.
3. Close the door to the drive.
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To open the CD-ROM drive manually
If you lose power to the OmniBook, or if you’ve removed the CD-ROM module from
the OmniBook, you can manually open the CD-ROM drive to remove a CD.
• Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole, as
shown below.

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Using the Zip Drive
The Zip drive module allows you to store up to 100 MB of data on a Zip disk. You
cannot boot from the Zip drive.
This section describes how to
♦ Install software for the Zip drive.
♦ Insert or eject a Zip disk.
♦ Eject a Zip disk manually.
To install the Zip drive software
The Zip drive comes with a CD containing software for the Zip drive. Follow these
steps to set up this software.
1. Set up a CD-ROM drive for your OmniBook. (The Zip drive does not have to be
installed at this time.)
2. Insert the Zip CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Click Start, Run, then type drive@MRWXEPP and click OK, where drive is the drive
letter of the CD-ROM drive. For example, type H@MRWXEPP if the CD-ROM is drive D.
This installs the Zip software so it’s ready whenever you insert the Zip drive.
To obtain the latest versions of Zip drivers and software, go to the Iomega website at
http://www.iomega.com.
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and install the latest version of the Phoenix APM and Card Executive drivers. These
NT drivers must be installed for your Zip drive to work properly. To obtain the
drivers and more information, go to the HP OmniBook website at
http://www.hp.com/omnibook.
The update to the Phoenix drivers contains the Zip-fix hotfix from Microsoft.

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To insert or eject a Zip disk
When the OmniBook is reading or writing data to the Zip drive, the drive indicator
appears on the OmniBook status panel (above the function keys).
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1. To insert the Zip disk, hold the disk with its face up and then gently insert it into
the Zip drive.
2. To eject the Zip disk, gently press the eject button on the front of the Zip disk
drive. Do not use excessive force. The green busy light blinks as the disk spins
down. The drive takes a few seconds to eject the disk. Store all your Zip disks in
their protective case when not in use.
If you’re using Windows 95, right-click the Zip drive in Windows Explorer or My
Computer and select Eject. This will not work in Windows NT 4.0.
To eject a Zip disk manually
The OmniBook must be powered on for normal disk ejection from the Zip drive. If
you need to remove a Zip disk from the drive when power is off, carefully push a
straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole located on the eject button.
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Using the DVD Drive
Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) is a new standard of data storage. DVD disks deliver up
to seven times the storage of CDs. DVD drives can also read standard CDs. You
cannot boot from a CD or DVD in the DVD drive.
This section describes how to
• Insert or eject a DVD.
• Eject a DVD manually.
• Install the MPEG-2 PC Card and DVD Player software.
• Play a DVD movie.
To insert or eject a DVD
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1. Press the button on the face of the DVD drive. If you are using this drive for the
first time, be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert if it is present.
2. Place the DVD into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down to seat the
DVD on the spindle–or–remove the DVD.
3. Slide the DVD tray back into the module to close it.
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To eject a DVD manually
If you lose power to the OmniBook, or if you’ve removed the DVD module from the
OmniBook, you can manually open the DVD drive to remove a DVD.
• Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole, as
shown below.
To install the MPEG-2 PC Card and DVD Player software
In order to play DVD movies, you must install the MPEG-2 PC Card and DVD Player
software included with your DVD module.
2SXI If you have Windows NT 4.0 on your OmniBook, you cannot play DVD movies.
Windows NT 4.0 does not support zoomed video.
1. Insert the DVD module in the plug-in module bay.
2. Insert the CD-ROM included with the MPEG-2 PC Card into the DVD drive.
3. Insert the MPEG-2 PC Card in the lower card slot.
4. When the PC Card is detected, follow the instructions to load the appropriate
driver from the CD-ROM.

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5. After the driver is successfully installed, run the Setup program on the CD-ROM
included with the MPEG-2 PC Card and follow the installation instructions. This
installs the DVD Player software onto your hard disk.
2SXI For complete instructions on the driver and player installation process, refer to the
installation instructions included with the MPEG-2 PC Card.
To play a DVD movie
After you have installed the MPEG-2 PC Card and DVD Player software included with
your DVD module, you can play a DVD movie.
1. Insert the DVD Module and MPEG-2 PC Card into your OmniBook.
2SXI If you do not have hot-swap drivers installed in your OmniBook, it may be necessary
to shut down Windows prior to inserting the DVD plug-in module.
2. Insert the DVD disk into the module.
3. Click Start, Programs to run the DVD Player software.

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Using the Second Battery
To increase the time you can work on battery power, you can install a second
battery in the OmniBook’s plug-in module bay.
The Battery indicator above the keyboard shows the combined charge level of the
both the primary and second battery.
This section contains instructions on the following:
• To handle and store the battery safely
• To maintain and preserve the battery life
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 metal
objects to touch the battery contacts.
• The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible OmniBook models
and specified battery charger. Check the Support and Service booklet for your
local HP contact.
• Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not dispose of
the battery pack in fire or water.
• Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come in contact
with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts
the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
• Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above 60 °C,
140 °F).
• When the battery is not in use, store it in a battery pouch or other
nonconductive case.
• When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider
regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.
• To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office.
• Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C
(113 °F).

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To maintain and preserve battery life
To preserve the life of your battery, be sure to charge the battery regularly. In cases
of long-term storage, the battery must be charged at 20-50% to save capacity loss by
self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of battery performance.
• Do not leave batteries unused for long periods of time. If you have more than
one, rotate them.
• If you use ac power, make a point of using the battery once a week to keep it
fresh.
• Unplug your ac adapter when the computer is not in use.