HP OMNIBOOK 3000 User manual

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HP OmniBook Plug-In Modules
User’s Guide

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Edition History
Edition 1 ........................................ September 1997
This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents
1. Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules ..................................................1-5
Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module........................................................1-7
To replace a plug-in module.....................................................................1-7
Using the Floppy Drive ...................................................................................1-9
To install the floppy 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 use the CD-ROM drive safely .............................................................1-12
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...................................................................1-15
Using the Secondary Battery........................................................................1-16
To handle and store the battery safely..................................................1-16
To maintain and preserve battery life....................................................1-17
2. Troubleshooting ............................................................................1-19
Solving Problems with Plug-In Accessories...............................................1-21
Floppy disk drive problems ....................................................................1-21
Zip drive problems ...................................................................................1-22
CD-ROM drive problems..........................................................................1-22
Battery problems.......................................................................................1-22
3. Specifications and Regulatory Information..................................1-25
Hardware Specifications ..............................................................................1-27
Regulatory Information ................................................................................1-28
U.S.A. ..........................................................................................................1-28
Canada .......................................................................................................1-29
Japan ..........................................................................................................1-29
Declarations of Conformity.....................................................................1-30

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Using OmniBook
Plug-In Modules

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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 secondary battery.
Secondary battery
CD-ROM drive
Floppy disk drive
Zip drive

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Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module
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Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module
Important
If you are inserting or removing a CD-ROM or Zip drive, turn the OmniBook off
before removing or inserting the plug-in module (shut down the computer using the
Start menu or press the power button for 4 or more seconds). This is not necessary if
you are inserting or removing a floppy disk drive or secondary battery.
To replace a plug-in module
1. From the Start menu, shut down Windows 95 (for CD-ROM drive or Zip drive
only).
2. Slide the safety latch for the plug-in slot into its recess.
3. Slide and hold the release latch, then pull out the module, as shown.
Safety
latch
Release
latch

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Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module
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4. Slide the plug-in module into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
Be sure the safety latch is open. Otherwise you could damage the module or
your OmniBook.
5. Slide the safety latch back to its original position (in the direction of the arrow).

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Using the Floppy Drive
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Using the Floppy Drive
You can install the floppy drive in the plug-in module bay or attach it externally to
the parallel port.
This section describes how to
♦ Install the floppy disk drive externally.
♦ Insert or eject a floppy disk.
To install the floppy drive externally
• Connect the external floppy-drive cable to the OmniBook’s parallel port.
If you remove the plug-in floppy drive and use it externally, you can use the
module bay for another plug-in module, such as a CD-ROM drive, Zip drive, or
secondary battery.

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Using the Floppy Drive
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To insert or eject a floppy disk
CAUTION
Do not insert or remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading
or writing data. Otherwise, you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop
responding.
1. Hold the disk with its face up, then slide it into the floppy 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
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Using the CD-ROM Drive
To use both the CD-ROM drive and the floppy disk drive, connect the floppy disk
drive to the OmniBook’s parallel port.
This section describes how to
♦ Insert or remove a CD.
♦ Use the CD-ROM drive safely.
♦ Open the CD-ROM drive manually.
To insert or remove a CD
CAUTION
Do not insert or remove a CD while the OmniBook is actively reading data.
Otherwise, the OmniBook could stop responding and you could lose data.
1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM drive.
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.
Open button

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Using the CD-ROM Drive
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To use the CD-ROM drive safely
• If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center—see the
OmniBook Support and Service booklet.
• Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit.
• Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam—do not open the unit.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
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.
• Insert a paper clip into the recessed hole shown below.

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Using the Zip Drive
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Using the Zip Drive
To use both the Zip drive and the floppy disk drive, connect the floppy disk drive to
the OmniBook’s parallel port.
This section describes how to
♦ Install the drivers and 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 drivers and 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:\install and click OK, where drive is the drive
letter of the CD-ROM drive. For example, type d:\install 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, access the Iomega website
at http://www.iomega.com/.

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Using the Zip Drive
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To insert or eject a Zip disk
When the OmniBook is reading or writing data to the Zip drive, the Zip disk
indicator appears on the OmniBook status anel (above the function keys).
CAUTION
Always turn on power to the OmniBook before inserting a Zip disk. When you
insert a Zip Disk, the green busy light will flash momentarily and go out. (If the
light continues to blink slowly, push the disk eject button to eject the Zip disk,
then insert it again.)
Do not insert or remove a Zip disk while the OmniBook is actively reading or
writing data. Otherwise, the OmniBook could stop responding and you could
lose data.
1. To insert the Zip disk, hold the disk with its face up and then gently insert it into
the Zip drive.
2. To remove 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.
The Zip drive automatically ejects the disk when you shut down your
OmniBook. Store all your Zip disks in their protective case when not in use.

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Using the Zip Drive
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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.
CAUTION
Use the manual disk eject procedure only when OmniBook power is off. Do
not try to forcibly remove a Zip disk from the drive. If the disk does not eject
immediately, repeat the manual disk eject procedure.

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Using the Secondary Battery
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Using the Secondary Battery
To increase the time you can work on battery power, you can install a secondary
battery in the OmniBook’s plug-in module bay.
The Battery gauge shows the combined charge level of the both the primary and
secondary battery.
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.
Check the Support and Service booklet for your local HP contact.
• Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside.
• Handle a damaged or leaking lithium-ion 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 the battery pouch provided.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water.
• 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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Using the Secondary Battery
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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.
In a discharge condition, the battery voltage decreases faster. Storage in a 100%
charged condition can cause higher self-discharge and deterioration of discharge
capacity—even after recharging compared to storage in a 20-50% charged
condition.

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
If you run into problems installing your OmniBook accessories, you can use the
suggestions in this chapter to correct the problems.
If you have questions that this manual doesn’t answer, you can
• If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed
in the troubleshooting section of this manual, the OmniBook Reference Guide,
and the online User’s Handbook.
• Check with your computer system administrator, if you have one.
• Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard—see the OmniBook Support
and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library.