HP OmniBook 2000 User manual

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HP OmniBook Accessories
User’s Guide

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Edition History
Edition 1 ........................................... March 1996
Edition 2 ........................................ November 1996
This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents
Using OmniBook Accessories ............................... 1-5
Removing Accessory Modules ............................. 1-7
To remove accessories from the center drive bay .............. 1-8
Using the Floppy Drive .................................. 1-9
To install the floppy drive internally ....................... 1-9
To install the floppy drive externally ....................... 1-10
To insert or remove a floppy disk ......................... 1-11
Using the CD-ROM Drive ................................. 1-12
To install the CD-ROM drive ............................. 1-12
To insert or remove a CD ............................... 1-14
To use the CD-ROM drive safely .......................... 1-15
Managing Battery Power ................................. 1-16
To replace the battery ................................. 1-17
To install a high-capacity battery ......................... 1-18
To handle and store the battery safely...................... 1-19
Installing a New Hard Drive ............................... 1-20
To remove the hard drive .............................. 1-21
To install drive C..................................... 1-22
To install your OmniBook software........................ 1-22
Troubleshooting......................................... 1-25
Solving Basic Problems .................................. 1-27
To resolve floppy disk drive problems...................... 1-27
To resolve CD-ROM drive problems ....................... 1-28
To resolve battery problems............................. 1-28
To resolve hard drive problems .......................... 1-29
Specifications and Regulatory Information .................... 1-33
Hardware Specifications ................................. 1-35
Regulatory Information .................................. 1-36
U.S.A. ............................................ 1-36
Canada ........................................... 1-37
Japan ............................................ 1-37
Europe ........................................... 1-38
Europe ........................................... 1-39

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Using OmniBook Accessories

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Using OmniBook Accessories
The OmniBook Accessories User’s Guide describes OmniBook accessories and
shows you how to install and use them. For complete information about operating
the OmniBook consult the OmniBook User’s Guide—an online manual.
This manual explains how to
♦ Remove accessory modules.
♦ Install and use the floppy disk drive.
♦ Install and use the CD-ROM drive.
♦ Install the high-capacity battery pack.
♦ Replace the OmniBook battery pack.
♦ Upgrade the OmniBook with a new hard drive.

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Removing Accessory Modules
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Removing Accessory Modules
The OmniBook’s center drive bay can hold any of the following accessories:
♦ CD-ROM drive.
♦ Floppy disk drive.
♦ High-capacity battery for extra battery power.
This section describes how to remove the accessory modules from the center drive
bay. (See “Installing a New Hard Drive”on page 1-20 for instructions about
removing the hard drive.)
High-capacity
battery
CD-ROM
drive
Floppy disk
drive

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Removing Accessory Modules
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To remove accessories from the center drive bay
The OmniBook’s center drive bay can hold a CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, or a
high-capacity battery for extra battery power. Use the following procedure to
remove any of these devices from the OmniBook.
1. Slide the switch to the right. A pull-tab pops out.
2. Pull the pull-tab firmly to remove the module from the OmniBook.
3. Push the pull-tab back into the module after you remove the it from the
OmniBook.
Slide switch to release pull-tab.

Using OmniBook Accessories
Using the Floppy Drive
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Using the Floppy Drive
You can install the floppy drive in the center drive bay or attach it externally to the
parallel port.
This section describes how to
♦ Install the floppy drive internally.
♦ Install the floppy drive externally.
♦ Insert and remove a floppy disk.
To install the floppy drive internally
1. If necessary, remove the CD-ROM drive or super battery from the OmniBook.
2. Slide the floppy drive into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.
Floppy
disk drive

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Using the Floppy Drive
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To install the floppy drive externally
1. Pull out the floppy drive cable from the disk drive.
2. Connect the cable to the parallel port on the left side of the OmniBook.
Important
The external floppy drive works only with the OmniBook’s parallel port. It does not
work with the parallel port on the docking system.
Parallel port

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Using the Floppy Drive
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To insert or remove a floppy disk
When the OmniBook is reading or writing data to the floppy drive, the floppy disk
icon appears on the Status panel.
CAUTION
Do not remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading or writing
data. Wait until the floppy drive is done
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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.
Press the eject button to
remove the floppy disk.

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Using the CD-ROM Drive
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Using the CD-ROM Drive
You install the CD-ROM drive in the center drive bay of the OmniBook. If you want
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
♦ Install the CD-ROM drive.
♦ Insert and remove a CD.
♦ Use the CD-ROM drive safely.
To install the CD-ROM drive
If you’re using Windows 95
1. If necessary, remove the floppy drive or super battery from the OmniBook.
2. Slide the CD-ROM drive into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.

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Using the CD-ROM Drive
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If you’re using Windows for Workgroups
1. Save your work—you’ll be resetting the OmniBook.
2. If necessary, remove the floppy drive or super battery from the OmniBook.
3. Slide the CD-ROM drive into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.
4. Press the reset button.
Insert a ball-point pen tip or other slender object into the reset-button hole in the
left side of the case, below the ac adapter socket. Push in momentarily—the system
resets and reboots.
Reset button

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Using the CD-ROM Drive
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To insert or remove a CD
When the OmniBook is reading data from the CD-ROM drive, the CD disk icon
appears on the Status panel.
CAUTION
Do not remove a CD while the OmniBook is actively reading data. Wait until
the CD-ROM drive is done
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otherwise, the OmniBook could stop responding.
1. Press the open button on the front of the CD-ROM drive.
2. Place the CD in the drive and gently press down in the center of the CD to seat
it on the spindle.
3. Close the door to the drive.
4. To remove the CD, press the open button on the front of the CD-ROM drive.
Press to open CD-ROM drive.
Keep CD label up.

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Using the CD-ROM Drive
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To use the CD-ROM drive safely
The CD-ROM drive used with the OmniBook is certified as a Class 1 laser device
according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation
Performance standard and international standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 /
EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions
are recommended:
• Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully.
• 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
LASERSCHÜTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT

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Managing Battery Power
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Managing Battery Power
The primary source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery. The
OmniBook provides several safeguards so that you won’t be surprised by a
dead-battery condition—the status panel shows the remaining battery charge and
built-in warnings are displayed for low-battery conditions.
To preserve your current work session, the OmniBook automatically turns off when
the battery charge gets too low—your session continues when you plug in the ac
adapter or insert a fresh battery.
This section describes how to
♦ Replace the OmniBook’s battery.
♦ Install a high-capacity battery.
♦ Handle and store the battery pack safely.

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Managing Battery Power
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To replace the battery
The shading of the battery symbol on the status panel shows the approximate
charge level of the battery relative to a full charge. The battery symbol blinks when
the battery is low.
The lightning bolt symbol appears on the status panel when the battery is charging.
1. Important
Save your work.
2. If available, plug in the OmniBook’s ac adapter.
3. Slide the battery switch to the right and slide the battery out of its compartment.
4. Slide the new battery all the way into the battery compartment.
Slide switch to
release battery.

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To install a high-capacity battery
To increase the time you can work on battery power, you can install a second,
high-capacity battery in the OmniBook’s center drive bay.
1. Important
Save your work.
2. If necessary, remove the floppy drive or CD-ROM drive from the OmniBook.
3. Slide the high-capacity battery into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.
A second Battery Status icon appears in the LCD status panel, showing the
charge level of the new battery.
High-capacity
battery
Fully charged battery

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Managing Battery Power
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To handle and store the battery safely
To safely use the battery, follow the instructions below:
CAUTION
Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire. The battery can
burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery pack
must be recycled or disposed of properly.
• When the battery is not in use, store it in the battery pouch provided.
• Do not allow a metal object to touch across the battery contacts. This can
damage your battery pack and may cause the metal object to get hot.
• 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).
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire.
• The battery pack is suitable for use only with an HP OmniBook 5500 and
F1338A battery charger.
• To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office.
• When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider
regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.
• Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C (113F).

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Installing a New Hard Drive
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Installing a New Hard Drive
You can upgrade the OmniBook system by installing a new hard drive or you may
want to switch hard drives between OmniBooks.
In this section you’ll learn how to
• Remove the hard drive.
• Install a new hard drive.
• Install software on a new hard drive.