HP HP OmniBook 900 Instruction sheet

HP OmniBook 900
Corporate Evaluator’s Guide

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Edition 3 ............................... December 1999
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Contents-1
Contents
Introducing the OmniBook .....................................................1-1
Taking Inventory......................................................................1-3
Included in the OmniBook box............................................1-3
Models and Operating System Support................................1-4
Buying OmniBook accessories.............................................1-5
Operating the OmniBook........................................................2-1
Configuring the OmniBook with the
BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................2-3
To run the BIOS Setup utility...............................................2-3
Main Menu...........................................................................2-3
System Devices Menu..........................................................2-4
Security Menu ......................................................................2-4
Power Menu .........................................................................2-5
Boot Menu............................................................................2-6
Exit Menu.............................................................................2-7
To update the OmniBook BIOS...........................................2-7
Starting and Stopping the OmniBook ......................................2-8
To start and stop the OmniBook ..........................................2-8
To reset the OmniBook........................................................2-9
Managing Battery Power........................................................2-10
To save battery power ........................................................2-10
To set time-outs..................................................................2-11
To get the most from your battery......................................2-11
To create a Hibernate partition
(OmniBook 900) ................................................................2-12
To create a Hibernate partition
(OmniBook 900 B).............................................................2-13
Software System Resources ...................................................2-14
Protecting the OmniBook.......................................................2-16
To set or change a password...............................................2-16
To delete a password..........................................................2-17
To attach a security cable...................................................2-17
To enable hard disk drive lock...........................................2-18
Testing the Operation.............................................................2-19
To run the diagnostic test...................................................2-19

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Using the Recovery CD............................................................3-1
Recovering a Factory Build......................................................3-3
To recover the Windows (95/98/NT) factory
installation (OmniBook 900 B)............................................3-3
To recover the Windows 95 or Windows 98
factory installation (OmniBook 900) ...................................3-4
To recover the Windows NT factory installation (OmniBook 900)3-5
Using Windows 98....................................................................4-1
Installing Retail Windows 98...................................................4-3
To prepare for software installation .....................................4-3
To install a retail version of Windows 98............................4-4
To install video support for retail Windows 98....................4-5
To install audio support for retail Windows 98 (OmniBook 900 B)4-6
To install audio support for retail Windows 98,
First Edition (OmniBook 900) .............................................4-7
To Install PC Card support for retail
Windows 98, First Edition (OmniBook 900 B) ...................4-8
To Install PC Card support for retail
Windows 98, First Edition (OmniBook 900).......................4-9
To enable infrared support for retail Windows 98...............4-9
To disable automatic CD-ROM detection..........................4-10
Installing Pointing Device Support ........................................4-10
To install the full pointing stick capabilities......................4-11
To install full touch pad capabilities..................................4-12
Installing patches for Windows 98, first edition ....................4-13
To Install the IDE Patch.....................................................4-13
To Install the DVD Patch...................................................4-13
To Install the Outlook Express Patch.................................4-14
Installing Intel®SpeedStepTechnology Applet ..................4-15
To install the Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet.............4-15
Installing OmniBook Docking System Support.....................4-16
To install the OmniBook Docking System
support (OmniBook 900 B)................................................4-16
To install the OmniBook Docking System
support (OmniBook 900) ...................................................4-17
Installing Cards.......................................................................4-18
To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card............4-18
To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL
CardBus PC Card...............................................................4-18
Using Windows 95....................................................................5-1

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Installing Windows 95 .............................................................5-3
To prepare for software installation .....................................5-3
To install Windows 95 OSR2.x ...........................................5-5
To install video support for Windows 95.............................5-6
To install audio support for Windows 95.............................5-7
To Install PC Card support for Windows 95........................5-8
To install infrared support for Windows 95.........................5-8
To install USB Support for Windows 95...........................5-10
To disable automatic CD-ROM detection..........................5-10
To install Euro Key Currency Symbol support ..................5-11
To install Windows 95 Y2K Update..................................5-11
Installing Pointing Device Support ........................................5-12
To install the full pointing stick capabilities......................5-12
To install full touch pad capabilities..................................5-13
Installing Accessory Module Support....................................5-15
To install second hard drive support ..................................5-15
To install hot swap support ................................................5-15
Installing Intel®SpeedStepTechnology Applet ..................5-16
To install the Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet.............5-16
Installing OmniBook Docking System Support.....................5-17
To install the OmniBook Docking
System support...................................................................5-17
Installing Cards.......................................................................5-18
To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card............5-18
To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL
CardBus PC Card...............................................................5-18
Using Windows NT 4.0 ............................................................6-1
Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0............................................6-3
To prepare for software installation
(OmniBook 900 B)...............................................................6-3
To prepare for software installation
(OmniBook 900) ..................................................................6-4
To install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0.....................6-4
To install Service Pack 5 for retail
Windows NT 4.0..................................................................6-6
To install video support for retail
Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900 B)..................................6-6
To install video support for retail
Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900)......................................6-7
To install audio support for retail
Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900 B)..................................6-7

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To install audio support for retail
Windows NT 4.0 (OmniBook 900)......................................6-8
To disable automatic CD-ROM detection............................6-8
To install the Euro Key Patch...............................................6-8
Installing Mobile Enhancements............................................6-10
To install APM for Windows NT 4.0.................................6-10
To install Card Executive for retail
Windows NT 4.0................................................................6-11
Installing Pointing Device Support ........................................6-12
To install the full pointing stick capabilities......................6-12
To install full touch pad capabilities..................................6-13
Installing Intel®SpeedStepTechnology Applet ..................6-15
To install the Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet.............6-15
Installing OmniBook Docking System Support.....................6-16
To install the OmniBook Docking
System support...................................................................6-16
Installing Cards.......................................................................6-17
To install a 3Com 3C589D EtherLink III PC Card............6-17
To install a 3Com 3C575 Fast EtherLink XL
CardBus PC Card...............................................................6-18
Using the OmniBook Docking Solutions................................7-1
Operating the Docking Solutions.............................................7-2
To install a docking tray.......................................................7-2
To dock the OmniBook........................................................7-3
To undock the OmniBook....................................................7-4
To manually undock the OmniBook....................................7-4
To set an undock password ..................................................7-5
Using the OmniBook Docking System ................................7-5
Using the Docking Solutions under Windows 95/98...............7-6
To configure a docked hardware profile ..............................7-7
Using the Docking Solutions under Windows NT...................7-8
To create a docked hardware profile....................................7-8
Features and Support Information.........................................8-1
OmniBook 900 Features...........................................................8-3
OmniBook Docking Solutions Features...................................8-6
OmniBook Accessories............................................................8-7
Getting Assistance and Support ...............................................8-9
To look up technical information.........................................8-9
To get HP OmniBook assistance........................................8-12
Electronic Support Services...............................................8-12

Contents-5
Repair Assistance...............................................................8-13
Customer Support Centers .................................................8-13
To get repair assistance ......................................................8-15
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary...................8-15
Removing OmniBook Passwords...........................................8-16
To remove the password ....................................................8-16
Using Electronic Serial Numbers...........................................8-18
To ensure serial number security........................................8-18
To correct an incorrect serial number.................................8-19

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Introducing the OmniBook

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Introducing the OmniBook
Thank you for evaluating the HP OmniBook.
The Hewlett-Packard Mobile Computing Division developed this
Corporate Evaluator’s Guide to help you evaluate the OmniBook. The
guide discusses its features and provides instruction on specific operating
systems. This guide explains how to configure the OmniBook after the
hard disk has been formatted and loaded with your company’s disk image.
OmniBook specific software, device drivers, and multimedia support are
described in detail. You will find information on system resources,
technical specifications, solutions to common problems, and a list of
support resources.
The OmniBook comes with:
•Your choice of preinstalled operating systems
•Windows 95 OSR2.5 and Windows 98, which support hot docking,
Plug-n-Play, infrared, wireless data transfer and hot swapping of
accessories such as the floppy disk or CD-ROM drive.
•Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4a (Service Pack 5 on the
OmniBook 900 B), which supports advanced power management,
and Plug-n-Play PC Cards with HP’s Windows NT Mobile
Solution.
•OmniBook Recovery CD allows you to quickly rebuild the HP
OmniBook image
•Standards-based Manageability
•HP TopTools and OmniBook Hardware Diagnostics.
•McAfee CrashMonitor and VirusScan.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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Taking Inventory
The HP OmniBook line represents a new category of HP notebook
computers featuring the latest mobile technologies available.
This chapter describes
•What’s included in the OmniBook box.
•Models and OS support.
•Available OmniBook accessories.
Included in the OmniBook box
•HP OmniBook 900.
•External module bay.
•Floppy disk drive.
•AC adapter (HP F1454A) and power cord.
•OmniBook Lithium-Ion battery.
•The OmniBook User’s Handbook.
•Quick Start sheet.
•OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows recovery and
operating system drivers.
•Microsoft Windows manual.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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Models and Operating System Support
There are two OmniBook 900 Models. Models that have a “900 B” after
their serial number (on the bottom of the notebook) have different video
and audio controller chips than their unmarked counterparts. Unmarked
means there is nothing following the serial number.
The following table describes several ways to tell the OmniBook 900 and
the OmniBook 900 B apart.
Place to look “900 B” version “900” version
Serial number label on
bottom of computer “900 B” at end of serial number nothing at end of serial number
Windows taskbar ATI icon at right end no ATI icon at right end
Control Panel, Display,
Settings, click
Advanced (Windows
95/98) or Display Type
(Windows NT)
ATI information NeoMagic information
HP TopTools, Identity
screen “HP OmniBook 900 B” “HP OmniBook 900”
BIOS Setup, Main
menu, BIOS Version
(press F2 during boot)
CK.Mx.xx CI.Mx.xx
Message during boot
(press ESC to clear HP
logo)
“HP OmniBook 900 B BIOS
Version CK.Mx.xx” “HP OmniBook 900 BIOS Version CI.Mx.xx”
Unless specifically noted, the explanations that follow apply to both
models.
The following describes the levels of operating system support on the
OmniBook 900.
Operating System Support Level
Windows 3.1 No Support
Windows for Workgroups 3.11 No Support
Windows 95A OSR1 Minimal Support*
Windows 95B OSR2.5 Preinstalled
Windows 98 Preinstalled
OS/2 Warp No Support
Windows NT 3.51 No Support
Windows NT 4.0 Preinstalled
Windows 2000 Preinstalled (when available)
* No Hot docking support for the full docking system

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
1-5
Preinstalled
The operating system is fully qualified on the OmniBook by Microsoft.
The OmniBook can be ordered with the operating system installed.
Hewlett-Packard tests the operating system with a wide variety of Hewlett-
Packard and third party hardware and software. All OmniBook specific
device drivers for the operating system are provided on the hard disk drive,
Recovery CD and web. To see a list of approved and tested hardware go to
www.hp.com/omnibook.
Minimal Support
Hewlett-Packard tests the operating system for basic installation and
functionality with a minimal set of hardware and software. All OmniBook
specific device drivers for the operating system are provided on the hard
disk drive and Recovery CD.
No Support
Hewlett-Packard does not test the operating system on the OmniBook. No
drivers are provided.
Buying OmniBook accessories
Buy OmniBook accessories online! For the latest accessories and options,
visit us at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. As new accessories become
available, you’ll find them listed at that website.
At the time of this printing, HP offers a variety of docking solutions,
plug-in modules, and other accessories, including the following:
•Docking system and monitor stand (HP F1477A).
•Mini dock (HP F1452A).
•Port replicator (HP F1451A).
•External module bay (HP F1704A).
•Floppy disk drive (HP F1472A).
•External floppy disk drive cable (HP F1473A).
•24xCD-ROM drive (HP F1474A).
•LS-120 drive (HP F1470A).
•2X DVD drive. (No longer available).
•4X DVD drive. (HP F1653A).
•Replacement 6.4 GB HD drive module (HP F1707A).
•Second 10 GB HD drive module (HP F1746A).
•Lithium-ion battery (HP F1705A).

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
1-6
•PC Cards (various).
•SmartCard (various).
•Auto / airline adapter (HP F1455A).
•AC adapter (HP F1454A).
•External Battery Charger (HP F1706A).
•OmniBook carrying cases (HP F1606-1608A).
Refer to the Features and Specifications chapter for more detailed
accessory information.

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Operating the OmniBook

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Operating the OmniBook
Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal
computing. Although it’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is
infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of
Hewlett-Packard.
This chapter includes:
♦Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility.
♦Starting and Stopping the OmniBook.
♦Managing Battery Power.
♦Software System Resources.
♦Protecting the OmniBook.
♦Testing the Operation

Operating the OmniBook
Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility
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Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup
Utility
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu-driven
utility that lets you change the system configuration and tailor the
operation of your OmniBook to your individual work needs.
Some settings made in the BIOS Setup utility control the hardware and
consequently have a fundamental effect on how the OmniBook operates.
This section describes the BIOS Setup utility menus and options in detail.
To run the BIOS Setup utility
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. The pointing devices are not active in the BIOS Setup utility. Press the
RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to change menus. Press the DOWN and
UP arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu. Press F5 or F6 to
change values for the current parameter or press ENTER to change a
setting. See the tables below for more information.
4. After you select the options you want, press F10 or use the Exit menu
to exit the BIOS Setup utility.
If settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot, the system
prompts you to run BIOS Setup, and the conflicting settings are
marked.
Main Menu
Setting Description Default
Language Sets the language for this utility and for BIOS messages. English
BIOS Revision Shows the current BIOS version. Detected
automatically.
System Time Sets the time using 24-hour format. Values set take effect
immediately.
System Date Sets the date using dd/mm/yy format (except English, which is
mm/dd/yy format).
Floppy Drive Sets the floppy drive type. Floppy disk
drive type
detected and
set
automatically.
Internal Hard Disk Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters. Hard disk drive
detected and
set
automatically.

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Quiet Boot When enabled, hides summary of power-on self-test and
messages during boot. Enabled
Video Display Device Sets whether the built-in display automatically switches to an
external display, if one is detected. Auto
Video Expansion When enabled, the video image covers the entire display in
lower resolution modes (VGA). When disabled, the video
image is centered in the display.
Disabled
Primary Video Adapter Sets whether the internal (built-in) video adapter automatically
switches to an external video adapter connected to the docking
system, if one is detected.
Auto
System Memory Shows the system memory size. 640KB
Extended Memory Shows the extended memory size. Detected
automatically.
CPU Serial Number For a processor with a serial number, makes the processor
serial number available to software. Disabled
System Devices Menu
Setting Description Default
PS/2 Pointing Devices Disables the internal pointing devices when an external PS/2
mouse is connected. This is required for the scroll wheel on a
PS/2 mouse to function.
Auto
Internal Pointing Devices Enables one or both built-in PS/2 devices. Both
External Fn Key Sets whether left CTRL + left ALT on an external keyboard is
interpreted as the Fn key. Enabled
IDE Controller Enables the primary (hard drive) and secondary (optional CD-
ROM drive) controllers. Both
FDD Controller Enables the floppy drive. Enabled
Serial Port Sets how the serial port is configured by the BIOS (specified or
automatic). Enabled
Base I/O address Sets the I/O address and interrupt. 3F8h, IRQ4
Infrared Port Sets how the infrared port is configured by the BIOS (specified
or automatic). Disabled
Mode Sets the hardware to support SIR (Standard IR), ASK IR
(amplitude shift keyed IR), or FIR (Fast IR) infrared
communications. (Driver installation required for Windows 95.)
SIR
Base I/O address Sets the I/O address and interrupt. 2F8h, IRQ3
DMA channel For Fast Ir mode, sets the DMA channel. DMA3
Parallel Port Sets how parallel port is configured by the BIOS (specified or
automatic). Enabled
Mode Sets the port to normal, bidirectional, EPP, or ECP. ECP
Base I/O address Sets the I/O address. 378h
Interrupt Sets the interrupt. IRQ7
DMA channel For ECP mode, sets the DMA channel. DMA3
Security Menu
Setting Description Default
User Password Is Shows if a user password is set. Clear
Administrator Password Is Shows if an administrator password is set. Clear
Set User Password Press ENTER to set, change, or clear user password.
Password len
g
th can be no lon
g
er than 8 characters, 0-9,
A
-Z,