HP OMNIBOOK 3000 User manual

HP OmniBook 3000
Reference Guide

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Your HP OmniBook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read the
Software License Agreement before proceeding.
Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this
equipment. Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the
customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement.
Proceeding to operate the equipment indicates your acceptance of these terms
and conditions. If you do not agree with the terms of the License Agreement,
you must now either remove the software from your hard disk drive and destroy
the master diskettes, or return the complete computer and software for a full
refund.
Proceeding with configuration signifies your acceptance of the License Terms.
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Edition History
Edition 1 ........................................ September 1997
This manual is printed on recycled paper.

Contents-1
Contents
1. Introducing the OmniBook ............................. 1-1
Taking Inventory..................................... 1-3
Included in the OmniBook 3000 box ..................... 1-4
Models and configurations............................ 1-5
Optional OmniBook accessories ........................ 1-5
OmniBook features ................................. 1-6
2. Setting Up the OmniBook .............................. 2-1
Setting Up Windows 95 ................................ 2-3
To connect ac power ............................... 2-3
To run the Windows 95 Setup utility ..................... 2-4
Configuring the OmniBook ............................. 2-5
To run the BIOS Setup Utility .......................... 2-6
3. Getting Comfortable .................................. 3-1
Starting and Stopping the OmniBook....................... 3-3
To turn the OmniBook on and off ....................... 3-3
To use OmniBook power modes........................ 3-4
To reset the OmniBook .............................. 3-5
Using the OmniBook TouchPad .......................... 3-6
To control the pointer ............................... 3-7
To drag objects.................................... 3-7
To scroll without scroll bars ........................... 3-8
To configure the TouchPad ........................... 3-8
Using the OmniBook Display ............................ 3-9
To adjust the display ................................ 3-9
About TFT display quality ............................3-10
Using the OmniBook Keyboard ..........................3-11
To use the Fn hot keys ...............................3-12
To use the Windows 95 keys...........................3-13
To use the embedded keypad .........................3-13
Checking the Status of the OmniBook ......................3-14
To read the status panel indicators ......................3-14
To understand power and battery lights ...................3-16
Protecting the OmniBook...............................3-17
To set a password ..................................3-17
To delete a password................................3-18
To attach a security cable ............................3-19

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4. Power Management .................................. 4-1
Monitoring Battery Power .............................. 4-3
To check the battery status............................ 4-4
To respond to a low-battery warning ..................... 4-5
To recharge a battery ............................... 4-5
To replace the main battery ........................... 4-7
To install a secondary battery .......................... 4-8
Conserving Battery Power .............................. 4-9
To save battery power ...............................4-10
To set time-outs ...................................4-11
To handle and store the battery safely ....................4-12
To maintain and preserve battery life.....................4-12
5. Making Connections .................................. 5-1
Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules......................... 5-3
To replace a plug-in accessory module ................... 5-4
To install the floppy disk drive externally .................. 5-5
To insert and eject a floppy disk ........................ 5-5
To insert or remove a CD ............................. 5-6
To use the CD-ROM drive safely ........................ 5-6
To open the CD-ROM drive manually..................... 5-7
To install drivers for the Zip drive ....................... 5-7
To insert and eject a Zip disk .......................... 5-8
To eject a Zip disk manually........................... 5-8
Connecting External Devices ............................ 5-9
To connect an external monitor ........................5-10
To enable the built-in and external displays ................5-10
To change display settings in the BIOS Setup Utility ...........5-11
To connect a parallel device ..........................5-11
To connect a serial device ............................5-12
To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse ............5-12
To connect Universal Serial Bus devices ..................5-13
To insert a PC Card .................................5-14
To remove a PC Card................................5-15
List of tested PC Cards ...............................5-16
To connect audio devices ............................5-17
To dock the OmniBook ..............................5-18
To undock the OmniBook ............................5-20
To make an infrared connection........................5-21
6. Expanding the OmniBook.............................. 6-1
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ............................. 6-3
To replace the hard disk drive ......................... 6-3
To replace the hard disk drive holder .................... 6-4
To create a Hibernate partition ......................... 6-5

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Installing RAM Expansion Modules ........................ 6-6
To install a RAM expansion module ..................... 6-6
To remove a RAM expansion module .................... 6-8
7. Installing Software ................................... 7-1
Installing Drivers ..................................... 7-3
Contents of the Recovery CD .......................... 7-4
To set up a PC Card or parallel port CD-ROM drive ........... 7-5
To install an operating system.......................... 7-6
Recovering OmniBook Files ............................. 7-7
To install Windows 95 (factory-installation) ................ 7-8
To install the online User’s Handbook .................... 7-9
To use the Recovery CD programming service .............. 7-9
To replace a damaged Recovery CD .....................7-10
To update the OmniBook BIOS.........................7-10
8. Troubleshooting ..................................... 8-1
Solving Problems .................................... 8-3
Accessory Problems ................................ 8-3
Audio Problems ................................... 8-4
Display Problems .................................. 8-4
Floppy Disk Drive Problems ........................... 8-5
Hard Disk Drive Problems ............................ 8-5
Keyboard, Mouse, and TouchPad Problems ................ 8-6
Infrared Problems .................................. 8-7
Memory Problems.................................. 8-8
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems .......................... 8-8
Performance Problems .............................. 8-9
Power and Battery Problems ..........................8-10
Printing Problems ..................................8-12
Serial and Parallel Problems...........................8-13
Startup Problems ..................................8-14
9. Specifications and Regulatory Information................. 9-1
Hardware Specifications ............................... 9-3
Software System Resources ............................. 9-5
Safety Information.................................... 9-7
Regulatory Information ................................9-10
U.S.A. ..........................................9-10
Canada .........................................9-11
Japan ..........................................9-11
Declaration of Conformity ............................9-12

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Introducing the OmniBook

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Introducing 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.
The OmniBook Quick Start sheet shows how to get your OmniBook up and running
quickly. This Reference Guide shows how to set up and operate the OmniBook and it
also shows what to do if you run into trouble.
Other sources of supplementary information about OmniBook products include the
following:
Source Address or Number
Online User’s Handbook This introduces the OmniBook and shows you the OmniBook basics.
It also contains troubleshooting information. Look in the OmniBook
Library group.
Online OmniBook Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were
completed, see OmniBook Notes in the online OmniBook Library.
The Introducing Microsoft
Windows 95 manual
This is shipped with your OmniBook and contains information about
using the standard features of Windows 95.
HP website http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook
(http://www2.hp.com/go/omnibook, European mirror)
Corporate Evaluator’s Guide The provides information about installing alternate operating
systems, as well as how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate,
networked environment. Located at the HP external website.
HP Bulletin Board Service* See the Support and Service booklet for telephone numbers.
HP First (automated fax) See the Support and Service booklet for telephone numbers.
HP Support Assist CD-ROM See the Support and Service booklet for telephone numbers.
*Baud rates = 300-28.8; Parity = N, Data bits = 8; Stop bits = 1.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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Taking Inventory
The HP OmniBook 3000 represents a new category of HP notebook computers
featuring the latest mobile technologies available. It uses high-speed Intel Pentium
processors with MMX technology, a large TFT displays, and high-capacity hard
drives.
This chapter describes
♦ What’s included in the OmniBook shipment.
♦ OmniBook configuration and model information.
♦ Available OmniBook accessories.
♦ Description of OmniBook features.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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Included in the OmniBook 3000 box
• HP OmniBook 3000.
• AC adapter (HP F1377A) and power cord.
• Floppy disk drive cable (HP F1380A).
• Main battery (HP F1382A).
• This OmniBook Reference Guide.
• Microsoft Windows 95 manual and Certificate of Authenticity.
• Support and Service booklet.
• Quick Start sheet.
• List of optional OmniBook accessories.
• OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows 95 recovery, operating system
drivers, and online User’s Handbook.
• Windows 95 Companion CD.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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Models and configurations
As of this printing, you can currently purchase two HP OmniBook 3000 models. The
following tables describes the features of each.
HP OmniBook 3000CTX 5/200
HP OmniBook
Model
Product
Number
Pentium® Processor
with MMX™
technology
Memory Display Hard Disk
3000CTX F1391A 200-MHz 16 MB 13.3" TFT XGA 2.1 billion bytes
HP OmniBook 3000CTX 5/233
HP OmniBook
Model
Product
Number
Pentium Processor
with MMX technology
Memory Display Hard Disk
3000CTX F1392A 233-MHz 16 MB 13.3" TFT XGA 4.0 billion bytes
Optional OmniBook accessories
HP Part Number Description
F1381A
F1369A
F1387A
F1363A
F1364A
F1365A
F1385A
F1386A
F1384A
F1388A
F1382A
F1383A
F1377A
F1379A
F1380A
Port replicator.
Monitor stand.
20X internal CD-ROM drive.
16-MB RAM expansion module.
32-MB RAM expansion module.
64-MB RAM expansion module.
2.1-billion-byte hard disk drive.
4.0-billion-byte hard disk drive.
3.5" internal/external floppy disk drive and cable.
Internal Zip drive.
Standard Lithium-Ion battery pack.
Secondary Lithium-Ion battery pack.
AC adapter.
Automobile adapter.
Replacement floppy disk drive cable.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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OmniBook features
The following three illustrations point out the main external features of the
computer.
OmniBook—Front View
TouchPad
Status panel
Internal speaker
Floppy disk drive
You can also install
a Zip drive, a CD-ROM drive,
or a secondary battery.
Main battery
Latch to open OmniBook
Battery charging light
Power button
Internal speaker
Click buttons
Internal microphone

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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OmniBook—Side View
OmniBook—Back View
XGA out
Docking port
PC Card slots
Eject buttons
Parallel port
Audio line-in
Microphone-in
Headphone-out
AC adapter
Serial port
System-off button
PS/2 mouse/keyboard
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Infrared port
Kensington lock
Hard disk drive

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Setting Up the OmniBook

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Setting Up The OmniBook
This chapter describes how to set up the OmniBook with the factory-installed
Windows 95 operating system or how to add OmniBook-specific software and
devices drivers to your custom build.
This chapter includes
♦ Setting up Windows 95.
♦ Configuring the OmniBook using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Setting Up the OmniBook
Setting Up Windows 95
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Setting Up Windows 95
This section describes how to
♦ Connect ac power and charge the battery.
♦ Run the Windows 95 setup program.
To connect ac power
There are two ways to power the OmniBook: by battery and by ac adapter.
CAUTION Use only the HP adapter model F1377A with this product,. Using any other ac
adapter could damage the OmniBook and void your warranty.
1. Connect the power cord to the ac adapter, then plug the cord into an ac outlet.
The indicator light on the ac adapter shines when the adapter is powered.
2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook’s left side, as shown.
The HP F1379A automobile adapter is available to power the computer via a car’s
cigarette lighter.

Setting Up the OmniBook
Setting Up Windows 95
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To run the Windows 95 Setup utility
The OmniBook has Windows 95 factory-installed on the hard disk drive. When your
OmniBook starts up the first time, it takes you through a series of setup screens,
including installation of the operating system.
1. Plug in the ac adapter.
2. Press the blue power button.
The Windows 95 Setup program starts automatically.
3. After you accept the License Agreement and enter the Product ID (printed on
the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft Introducing Windows 95 book),
click OK to continue setting up Windows 95.