HP OmniBook 2000 - Notebook PC User manual

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HP OmniBook Port Replicator
User’s Guide

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

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Contents
1. Using the port replicator ................................ 1-7
Understanding the Basics ................................ 1-10
To update the OmniBook BIOS .......................... 1-10
To dock the OmniBook ................................ 1-11
To undock the OmniBook .............................. 1-12
To attach a security cable .............................. 1-13
Making Connections .................................... 1-14
To connect an external keyboard ......................... 1-15
To connect a PS/2 mouse .............................. 1-15
To switch back to the internal pointing device ................ 1-16
To connect a serial mouse .............................. 1-16
To connect a serial device .............................. 1-17
To connect an external display .......................... 1-18
To enable the built-in and external displays simultaneously....... 1-18
To connect a parallel device ............................ 1-19
To connect your audio equipment ........................ 1-19
To connect a MIDI/Joystick device ........................ 1-20
2. Troubleshooting....................................... 1-21
Solving Problems ...................................... 1-23
3. Specifications and Regulatory Information .................. 1-25
Specifications......................................... 1-27
Regulatory Information .................................. 1-28
U.S.A. ............................................ 1-28
Canada ........................................... 1-29
Japan ............................................ 1-29
Declaration of Conformity .............................. 1-30

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Using the Port Replicator

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Using the Port Replicator
With the OmniBook port replicator, you can significantly increase the capabilities
of your OmniBook. By making one connection—plugging your OmniBook into the
port replicator—you can get convenient access to these types of connections:
♦ Printer or other parallel device
♦ Modem or other serial device.
♦ External keyboard and external mouse.
♦ External monitor.
♦ Audio connections.
♦ Power.
♦ MIDI/Joystick.

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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.
Your OmniBook provides these additional manuals:
• The online OmniBook User’s Guide :This introduces the OmniBook and
shows you how to operate and maintain your OmniBook. It also contains
troubleshooting information. Look in the OmniBook Library group.
• The Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual: This is shipped with your
OmniBook and contains information about using the standard features of
Windows 95.
• The online Windows Quick Start and MS-DOS Quick Start manuals: These
are in the OmniBook Library group for Windowsfor Workgroups.
• The OmniBook Website at http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook
The Corporate Evaluator’s Guide at our Website provides complete information
about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to configure the
OmniBook in a corporate, networked environment.

Using the Port Replicator
Understanding the Basics
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Understanding the Basics
This section shows you how to get your port replicator and OmniBook up and
running quickly, including how to
♦ Update the OmniBook BIOS to enable docking.
♦ Docking the OmniBook.
♦ Undocking the OmniBook.
♦ Attach a security cable.
To update the OmniBook BIOS
Depending on when you purchased the OmniBook, you may need to update the
OmniBook BIOS to enable docking. The Update program automatically checks your
BIOS version and displays a message if you do not need to update the BIOS. .
1. Important
Attach ac power to the OmniBook.
2. Insert the BIOS Update disk in drive A: and turn on the OmniBook.
Be careful to check the label of the floppy disk for the correct language to
install.
3. When the Update BIOS screen appears, press C to continue.
Do not interrupt the update process.
4. When prompted, remove the Update disk and reset the OmniBook.

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To dock the OmniBook
1. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into a grounded ac outlet. Plug
the ac adapter into the port replicator.
Important
Never connect the OmniBook to the port replicator without first connecting ac
power. An extra ac adapter is provided to ensure that the port replicator is always
usable and ready to support the OmniBook.
2. Unplug all cables from the back of the OmniBook.
3. Open the OmniBook’s docking port door and slide the door under the port.

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4. While firmly holding the OmniBook against the docking pins, slide the docking
lever back and release, then press the blue On/Suspend button.
To undock the OmniBook
1. Make sure ac power is connected to the port replicator.
2. Exit Windows and turn off the OmniBook (blue On/Suspend button).
3. Slide the docking lever forward to release the OmniBook, then slide the
OmniBook completely out of the port replicator.
On/Suspend button

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To attach a security cable
Your port replicator has a built-in security port that allows you to secure the port
replicator with a cable. Kensington MicroSaver lock systems work with these ports
and are available at many computer stores.
1. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.
2. Wrap the cable around a stationary object, such as a table leg.
3. Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object.
4. Insert the lock into the port replicator’s security port and release the key. The
lock prevents the undock lever from releasing the OmniBook. Store the key in a
safe place away from the OmniBook.

Using the Port Replicator
Making Connections
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Making Connections
This section describes how to connect devices to the port replicator, including the
following:
♦ AC adapter (see page 1-11 for instructions).
♦ External keyboard.
♦ External PS/2 or serial mouse.
♦ External display.
♦ Printer or other parallel device (25-pin).
♦ Modem or other serial device (9-pin).
♦ MIDI or game device.
♦ External audio device.
♦ Headphones or external (amplified) speakers.
AC power
External audio device (input)
Headphones or external speakers (output)
Parallel port
Serial port
MIDI/Joystick
Mouse
Keyboard
Monitor
On/Suspend button

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To connect an external keyboard
You can use both the built-in keyboard and external keyboard while docked.
1. Attach the keyboard cable to the port replicator.
2. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.
Hint
If you are using a port replicator with an external keyboard, substitute the
keystrokes CTRL+ALT for Fn. You must also enable the
“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 in the port replicator.
3. If you’re not using Windows 95, reboot the OmniBook.
keyboard port
mouse port

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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 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 port replicator.
3. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.
4. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 5.
–or–
If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, reboot the OmniBook.
serial port

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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, run Windows Setup, then Change Systems Setting.
• Select Serial Mouse.
To connect a serial device
The port replicator’s nine-pin serial port is a standard PC serial port. Serial
connections typically are to printers, modems, or other computers. You can make
such connections using standard serial cables and adapters available at computer
dealers and electronic supply stores.
Use the following procedure to connect a modem, serial printer, or serial cable.
1. Attach the serial cable to the serial port.
2. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.
serial port

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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, SVGA, or XGA format.
1. Attach the display cable to the display port.
2. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.
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 topic for instructions.
To enable the built-in and external displays
simultaneously
The System Configuration Utility provides a setting for turning the built-in display on
and off.
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.
Display port

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To connect a parallel device
The port replicator’s 25-pin parallel port is a standard enhanced (EPP/ECP) parallel
port. Parallel connections typically are to printers or other computers.
1. Attach the parallel cable to the parallel port.
2. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.
3. If necessary, install your printer or other device driver.
See your Windows manual for instructions.
To connect your audio equipment
The port replicator provides one audio-output port and one audio-input port. You
can connect headphones, external (amplified) stereo speakers, or an external
audio source (such as a CD player) to the port replicator.
1. Attach the audio cable to the input or output port.
2. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.
Headphones or external amplified speakers (output)
External audio source (input)
parallel port

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To connect a MIDI/Joystick device
1. Attach the cable to the MIDI/Joystick port.
2. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.
MIDI/Joystick port