HP OMNIBOOK 4150 User manual

HP OmniBook 4150
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HP Software Product License Agreement
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 Recovery CD, 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 ............................................ August 1999
Edition 2 .......................................... December 1999
This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents
Introducing the OmniBook ...............................................................................................9
Getting More Information............................................................................................10
Taking Inventory..........................................................................................................11
Included in the OmniBook box ..............................................................................11
To buy OmniBook accessories...............................................................................12
OmniBook Features......................................................................................................13
OmniBook—Front View........................................................................................13
OmniBook—Side View..........................................................................................14
OmniBook—Back View.........................................................................................15
Setting Up for the First Time .......................................................................................16
To set up the OmniBook and Windows .................................................................16
Operating the OmniBook................................................................................................19
Starting and Stopping the OmniBook..........................................................................20
To start and stop the OmniBook.............................................................................20
To reset the OmniBook...........................................................................................21
Checking the Status of the OmniBook.........................................................................22
To check power status and drive activity...............................................................22
To check the keyboard status .................................................................................23
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices.......................................................................24
To use the built-in pointing devices.......................................................................25
To activate full touch pad capabilities....................................................................26
To activate full pointing stick capabilities .............................................................27
To configure pointing devices................................................................................28
Using the OmniBook Display......................................................................................29
To adjust the display brightness .............................................................................29
To extend the life of the display.............................................................................29
To suspend the OmniBook when closing the display............................................30
Adjusting the Audio System ........................................................................................31
To adjust the volume ..............................................................................................31
Using the OmniBook Keyboard...................................................................................32
To use the Fn hot keys............................................................................................32
To use the Windows keys.......................................................................................33
To use the embedded keypad .................................................................................33
To use the ALT GR key .........................................................................................34
Working in Comfort.....................................................................................................35
About Repetitive Strain Injury ...............................................................................35
Preparing Your Work Environment .......................................................................37
Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment..........................................................39
Comfort and Safety Checklist ................................................................................44
Your HP OmniBook Computer..............................................................................46
Taking Care of Your OmniBook..................................................................................48

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Managing Battery Power.................................................................................................49
How Power is Managed ...............................................................................................50
Monitoring Battery Power............................................................................................51
To install APM for Windows NT 4.0.....................................................................51
To check the battery status .....................................................................................52
To respond to a low-battery warning .....................................................................52
To recharge a battery..............................................................................................53
To replace the battery .............................................................................................54
To install a second battery......................................................................................55
Conserving Battery Power............................................................................................56
To save battery power.............................................................................................56
To set power time-outs...........................................................................................57
To control the processor speed...............................................................................58
To get the most from your battery..........................................................................59
Expanding the OmniBook...............................................................................................61
Using Plug-In Modules ................................................................................................62
To install hot-swap support....................................................................................62
To replace a plug-in module...................................................................................63
To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port .............................................65
To insert or remove a CD.......................................................................................65
To play DVD movies..............................................................................................66
Connecting External Devices.......................................................................................67
To identify connectors for external devices...........................................................67
To connect an external monitor..............................................................................68
To enable the built-in and external displays...........................................................68
To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility ............................................68
To use an external monitor.....................................................................................69
To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse...................................................70
To connect a printer................................................................................................70
To connect a serial device ......................................................................................70
To connect a serial mouse ......................................................................................71
To connect USB devices.........................................................................................71
To connect audio devices .......................................................................................72
To make an infrared connection.............................................................................72
Using PC Cards ............................................................................................................74
To insert and remove a PC Card.............................................................................74
To find tested PC Cards..........................................................................................75
To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0.....................................................75
Using Docking Products...............................................................................................76
To install a docking tray.........................................................................................76
To dock the OmniBook ..........................................................................................77
To undock the OmniBook......................................................................................78
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................................79
To replace the hard disk drive ................................................................................79
To replace the hard disk drive holder.....................................................................80
Installing a RAM Expansion Module ..........................................................................82

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To install a RAM expansion module......................................................................82
To remove a RAM expansion module ...................................................................83
Configuring the OmniBook.............................................................................................85
Using BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................86
To run the BIOS Setup utility.................................................................................86
Using TopTools............................................................................................................92
To install TopTools ................................................................................................92
To run TopTools.....................................................................................................92
To get more information about TopTools..............................................................92
Configuring Security Options ......................................................................................93
To set or change an OmniBook password..............................................................93
To delete an OmniBook password .........................................................................94
To install the VirusScan utility...............................................................................94
To attach a security cable .......................................................................................95
To set PC identification..........................................................................................95
To enable hard disk drive lock ...............................................................................96
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................97
Solving Problems..........................................................................................................98
Accessory Problems ...............................................................................................98
Audio Problems......................................................................................................99
Display Problems..................................................................................................100
Hard Disk Drive Problems ...................................................................................102
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ............................................................102
Infrared Problems .................................................................................................104
Memory Problems ................................................................................................105
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems .............................................................................105
Performance Problems..........................................................................................106
Power and Battery Problems ................................................................................107
Printing Problems .................................................................................................110
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems......................................................................111
Startup Problems...................................................................................................112
Testing the Operation.................................................................................................113
To run the diagnostic test .....................................................................................113
To create a diagnostic floppy disk........................................................................114
Recovering Software..................................................................................................115
To recover the factory installation of Windows...................................................116
To update the OmniBook BIOS...........................................................................117
To replace a damaged Recovery CD ....................................................................117
Support and Service.......................................................................................................119
Getting HP OmniBook Assistance.............................................................................120
Support Assistance ...............................................................................................120
Electronic Support Services .................................................................................120

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Repair Assistance .................................................................................................121
Customer Support Centers....................................................................................121
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement..........................................................123
Specifications and Regulatory Information.................................................................125
Hardware Specifications.............................................................................................126
Software System Resources .......................................................................................129
Safety Information......................................................................................................132
Power Cords..........................................................................................................132
Ergonomics...........................................................................................................133
Battery Safety .......................................................................................................133
Laser Safety ..........................................................................................................133
LED Safety ...........................................................................................................134
Regulatory Information..............................................................................................135
U.S.A. ...................................................................................................................135
Canada ..................................................................................................................136
Japan .....................................................................................................................136
International..........................................................................................................137
Index................................................................................................................................139

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Introducing the OmniBook

Introducing the OmniBook
Getting More Information
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Getting More Information
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 manual shows how to set up and operate the OmniBook, and it also shows
what to do if you run into trouble.
This table lists other sources of supplementary information about OmniBook products.
Source Description and Location
User’s Handbook This printed manual introduces the OmniBook and shows you the OmniBook basics.
It also contains setup instructions, basic operation, troubleshooting, and warranty
information.
Online Reference
Guide The full
Reference Guide is shipped on the OmniBook hard drive. This manual
provides a complete source for operating and maintaining the OmniBook. 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.
Microsoft Windows
manual This is shipped with your OmniBook and contains information about using the standard features of the version of Microsoft Windows shipped with your computer.
OmniBook website http://www.hp.com/omnibook.
http://www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror).
HP Customer Care
website http://www.hp.com/cposupport/eschome.html.
Corporate
Evaluator’s Guide This provides information about installing alternate operating systems, as well as how to configure the OmniBook in a corporate, networked environment. Located at
the OmniBook website.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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Taking Inventory
The HP OmniBook 4150 represents a category of HP notebook computers featuring the
latest mobile technologies available. It uses high-speed Intel processors, large TFT
displays, and high-capacity hard drives.
Included in the OmniBook box
•HP OmniBook 4150.
•Floppy disk drive.
•CD-ROM or DVD drive.
•AC adapter and power cord.
•Lithium-ion battery.
•The OmniBook User’s Handbook.
•Quick Start sheet.
•OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows recovery and operating system drivers.
•Microsoft Windows manual.

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Taking Inventory
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To buy 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 here.
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.
•Mini dock.
•Port replicator.
•Floppy disk drive.
•External floppy disk drive cable.
•CD-ROM drive.
•LS-120 drive.
•DVD drive.
•Replacement hard disk drive.
•Second hard disk drive.
•Lithium-ion battery.
•External battery charger.
•PC Cards.
•Smart Card security system.
•Auto / airline adapter.
•AC adapter.

Introducing the OmniBook
OmniBook Features
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OmniBook Features
OmniBook—Front View
1. Keyboard status lights (left to right: caps lock,
keypad lock, num lock).
2. Built-in microphone.
3. Blue power button. Turns the OmniBook on and
off.
4. Pointing stick (pointing device).
5. Touch pad (pointing device).
6. Built-in speakers
7. Click buttons (two above and two below touch
pad).
8. Main battery release latch.
9. Mute button.
10. AC adapter jack.
11.Audio jacks (left to right): audio line-in, external
microphone, audio line-out.
12.PC Card eject buttons (upper and lower PC Card
slots).
13.PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower).
Accepts two Type-II cards or one Type-III card.
14.Main status lights (left to right): power state, hard
disk activity, charging status.
15.Latch to open and close the OmniBook.

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OmniBook—Side View
16.PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y
adapter).
17.Universal serial bus port (USB). Windows NT 4.0
does not support USB.
18.System-off button (to shut down the OmniBook).
19.Built-in speakers.
20.Module release latch.
21.Plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM drive,
floppy disk drive, LS-120 drive, DVD drive, second
hard disk drive, or a second battery.
22.Battery bay.

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OmniBook—Back View
23.Infrared port. Windows NT 4.0 does not support
infrared communication.
24.Kensington lock slot (security connector)
25.Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel
printer, other parallel device, or to connect the
floppy disk drive externally.
26.Serial port (COM1). Use this port for a serial
mouse, a modem, a serial printer, or other serial
device.
27.External monitor port.
28.Docking port.

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Setting Up for the First Time
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Setting Up for the First Time
When you set up the OmniBook for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the
battery, connect the ac adapter, turn on the OmniBook, and go through the Windows
setup program.
To set up the OmniBook and Windows
CAUTION Use only the HP adapter model F1454A (or other approved adapter) with this
product. Using any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and may void
your warranty. Refer to the warranty statement for your product.
1. If present, remove the “weight-saving” module by sliding the release latch forward,
then pushing it back as far as it will go. With the latch open, insert the OmniBook’s
main battery.
2. Plug in the ac adapter.
3. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook’s right side, as shown. The OmniBook
battery starts charging.
Let the battery charge a full 24 hours to completely charge the internal clock battery.
Otherwise, the OmniBook may not keep the correct date and time.
4. Press the blue power button.

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Setting Up for the First Time
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5. The Windows Setup program starts automatically. Follow the instructions as they
appear on the screen.
6. During setup, you may be prompted to enter the Product Key or Product ID (printed
on the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft Windows manual or attached to
the bottom of the computer).
7. If you are prompted to set up a user account and password, you can either set up the
account or press ESC to skip this step.
Windows NT 4.0 For Windows NT, Card Executive provides support for PC Cards, and Advanced Power
Management provides power management. If a PC Card icon and a Power icon are
displayed in the taskbar, these utilities are already installed. If these icons are not
present, see “To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0” on page 75 and “To install
APM for Windows NT 4.0” on page 51. You should install Card Executive before you
install networking support.
For Windows NT, the NT administrator password is initially blank. For system security,
you should change the NT administrator password in the Windows NT User Manager.
For Windows NT, the keyboard locale is initially set to match the Windows NT
language. For example, French Windows NT uses a French keyboard. If your
OmniBook has a different keyboard, such as French-Canadian, you should use
Keyboard Control Panel to change the locale and layout under Input Locales.
Year 2000 Hewlett-Packard makes no representation or warranty about the Year 2000 readiness of
non-HP products including pre-installed operating systems or application software.
Customer should contact the software manufacturer directly to determine if any
additional actions by Customer are necessary to ensure compliance.
ATTENTION: MICROSOFT HAS INDICATED MANY OF ITS OPERATING
SYSTEM SOFTWARE PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS REQUIRE CUSTOMER
INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE PATCHES FOR YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PATCHES IN THE FUTURE. THE NEED
FOR SUCH PATCHES MOST LIKELY APPLIES TO THE OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE AND ANY MICROSOFT APPLICATIONS SHIPPED WITH THIS
PRODUCT. CUSTOMER IS URGED TO CONTACT MICROSOFT AT
http://www.microsoft.com/y2k, AT 1-888-MSFTY2K (U.S. AND CANADA ONLY),
OR AT THEIR LOCAL MICROSOFT OFFICE.

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Operating the OmniBook

Operating the OmniBook
Starting and Stopping the OmniBook
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Starting and Stopping the OmniBook
You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue power button. However, at
certain times, you may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your
OmniBook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start-
up time.
To start and stop the OmniBook
When you The OmniBook enters To turn on again
Press Fn+S.*
–or–
allow time-out.
Standby Mode
Saves minimal power.
Turns off the display only.
Restarts quickly.
Maintains network connections.
Press any key or move a
pointing device to display
your current session
(“Instant-On”).
Press blue power
button
–or–
click Start,
Suspend.**
–or–
allow time-out.
Suspend Mode
Saves significant power.
Turns off the display.
Saves current session to RAM.
Restarts quickly.
May restore network connections.***
Press the blue power
button to display your
current session (“Instant-
On”).
Press Fn+F12
–or–
allow time-out.
Hibernate Mode
Saves maximum power.
Saves current session to disk, shuts down.
May restore network connections.***
Press the blue power
button to restart and
restore your previous
session.
Click Start,
Shut Down
(recommended)
–or–
Press and hold the
blue power button
until the display
shuts down.
Off Mode
Saves maximum power.
Turns off without saving current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, and
restores network connections.
Press the blue power
button to restart with a
new session.
* Windows NT and Windows 95 only. In Windows 98, press Fn+S to suspend. Not supported in Windows 2000.
** Windows 95 only. In Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click Start, Shutdown, Standby to suspend.
*** A plug-and-play operating system, such as Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000, can restore network
connections when you turn on the OmniBook. For Windows NT 4.0 or a different operating system, you may
have to reset the OmniBook or restart the operating system to restore them.