HP OmniBook 7100 User manual

HP OmniBook 7100
Reference Guide

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Edition History
Edition 1 (a).......................................... April 1998
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Contents-1
Contents
1. Introducing the OmniBook ............................... 1-1
Taking Inventory....................................... 1-3
Included in the OmniBook 7100 box ....................... 1-3
To buy OmniBook accessories ........................... 1-4
OmniBook features ................................... 1-5
Setting Up Windows .................................... 1-8
To set up the OmniBook ............................... 1-9
Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility............. 1-10
To run the BIOS Setup utility............................. 1-10
Configuring the OmniBook with TopTools ..................... 1-16
To install TopTools ................................... 1-16
To run TopTools ..................................... 1-16
To get more information about TopTools .................... 1-16
2. Operating the OmniBook ................................ 2-1
Starting and Stopping the OmniBook......................... 2-3
To start and stop the OmniBook .......................... 2-3
To reset the OmniBook ................................ 2-4
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices........................ 2-5
To use the built-in pointing devices ........................ 2-6
To activate full touch pad capabilities ...................... 2-7
To activate full pointing stick capabilities.................... 2-8
To configure pointing devices............................ 2-9
Using the OmniBook Display .............................. 2-10
To adjust the display brightness .......................... 2-10
To extend the life of the display .......................... 2-10
Adjusting the Audio System ............................... 2-11
To adjust the volume manually ........................... 2-11
To adjust the volume in Windows ......................... 2-11
Using the OmniBook Keyboard............................. 2-12
To use the Fn hot keys ................................. 2-13
To use the Windows keys ............................... 2-14
To use the embedded keypad............................ 2-14
To use the ALT GR key................................. 2-15
Checking the Status of the OmniBook ........................ 2-16
To interpret the status lights ............................. 2-16
To interpret the status panel indicators...................... 2-17
Protecting the OmniBook................................. 2-19

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To set or change a password............................. 2-20
To delete a password.................................. 2-21
To install McAfee VirusScan ............................. 2-21
To attach a security cable............................... 2-22
To set PC identification ................................ 2-23
To enable hard disk drive lock ........................... 2-23
3. Managing Battery Power................................. 3-1
Monitoring Battery Power................................. 3-3
To check the battery status.............................. 3-4
To respond to a low-battery warning ....................... 3-5
To recharge a battery.................................. 3-5
To replace the main battery ............................. 3-7
To install a second battery .............................. 3-8
Conserving Battery Power ................................ 3-9
To save battery power ................................. 3-9
To set time-outs...................................... 3-10
To get the most from your battery ......................... 3-11
4. Making Connections .................................... 4-1
Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules ........................... 4-3
To replace a plug-in module............................. 4-4
To insert or eject a floppy disk ........................... 4-5
To insert or remove a CD ............................... 4-6
Connecting External Devices .............................. 4-7
To identify connectors for external devices................... 4-8
To connect an external monitor .......................... 4-9
To enable the built-in and external displays .................. 4-9
To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility ............. 4-9
To connect a parallel device............................. 4-10
To connect a serial device .............................. 4-10
To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse............... 4-11
To connect USB devices................................ 4-11
To connect a television ................................ 4-12
To connect audio devices .............................. 4-12
To make an infrared connection .......................... 4-14
Using PC Cards ........................................ 4-16
To insert a PC Card ................................... 4-16
To remove a PC Card.................................. 4-17
List of tested PC Cards ................................. 4-18
Using Docking Products.................................. 4-19
To install a docking tray................................ 4-19
To dock the OmniBook ................................ 4-20
To undock the OmniBook .............................. 4-22

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5. Expanding the OmniBook ................................ 5-1
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ............................... 5-3
To replace the hard disk drive............................ 5-3
To replace the hard disk drive holder ...................... 5-4
To create a Hibernate partition ........................... 5-5
Installing a RAM Expansion Module ......................... 5-6
To install a RAM expansion module ....................... 5-7
To remove a RAM expansion module ...................... 5-8
6. Using the Recovery CD .................................. 6-1
Recovering a factory build ................................ 6-3
To recover the Windows 95 factory installation ................ 6-4
To recover the Windows NT factory installation ............... 6-5
Installing Retail Windows 95............................... 6-6
To install a retail version of Windows 95..................... 6-6
To install video support for retail Windows 95................. 6-8
To install audio support for retail Windows 95 ................ 6-9
To install PC Card support for retail Windows 95 ............... 6-10
To install infrared support for retail Windows 95 ............... 6-10
Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0 ............................ 6-12
To install a retail version of Windows NT 4.0.................. 6-13
To install Service Pack 3 for retail Windows NT 4.0 ............. 6-14
To install video support for retail Windows NT 4.0 .............. 6-15
To install audio support for retail Windows NT 4.0.............. 6-16
To install APM for Windows NT 4.0 ........................ 6-17
To install Card Executive 2.x for retail Windows NT 4.0 .......... 6-18
Recovering OmniBook Files ............................... 6-19
To install the online User’s Handbook ...................... 6-19
To replace a damaged Recovery CD........................ 6-19
To update the OmniBook BIOS ........................... 6-20
7. Troubleshooting ....................................... 7-1
Solving Problems ...................................... 7-3
Accessory Problems .................................. 7-3
Audio Problems ..................................... 7-4
Display Problems .................................... 7-5
Hard Disk Drive Problems .............................. 7-5
Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems .................... 7-6
Infrared Problems .................................... 7-7
Memory Problems.................................... 7-8
PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems ............................ 7-8
Performance Problems ................................ 7-9
Power and Battery Problems............................. 7-10
Printing Problems .................................... 7-12
Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems......................... 7-13

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Startup Problems..................................... 7-14
Testing the Operation ................................... 7-15
To create a diagnostic floppy disk ......................... 7-15
To run the diagnostic test ............................... 7-16
8. Specifications and Regulatory Information ................... 8-1
Hardware Specifications ................................. 8-3
Software System Resources................................ 8-5
Safety Information...................................... 8-7
Regulatory Information .................................. 8-10
U.S.A. ............................................ 8-10
Canada ........................................... 8-11
Japan ............................................ 8-11
Europe............................................ 8-12

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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.
This table lists other sources of supplementary information about OmniBook
products.
Source Address or Number
Online User’s Handbook This introduces the OmniBook and shows you the OmniBook basics.
It also contains troubleshooting information (Start, Programs,
OmniBook Library).
Online OmniBook Notes For late-breaking information available after the manuals were
completed, see OmniBook Notes (Start, Programs, OmniBook
Library).
The introductory Microsoft
manual for Windows 95 or
Windows NT.
This is shipped with your OmniBook and contains information about
using the standard features of Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.
OmniBook website http://www.hp.com/omnibook
(http://www2.hp.com/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 OmniBook website.
HP Support Assist CD-ROM See the Support and Service booklet for telephone numbers.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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Taking Inventory
The HP OmniBook 7100 represents a new category of HP notebook computers
featuring the latest mobile technologies available. It uses a high-speed Intel Pentium
II processor with MMX technology, a large TFT display, and a high-capacity hard
drive.
This chapter describes
♦ What’s included in the OmniBook shipment.
♦ Available OmniBook accessories.
♦ Description of OmniBook features.
Included in the OmniBook 7100 box
• HP OmniBook 7100.
• 24xCD-ROM drive / floppy disk drive (HP F1446A).
• AC adapter (HP F1454A) and power cord.
• Lithium-ion battery (HP F1450A).
• This OmniBook Reference Guide.
• Quick Start sheet.
• Support and Service booklet.
• Working in Comfort booklet.
• List of optional OmniBook accessories.
• OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Windows recovery,
operating system drivers and online User’s Handbook.
• Microsoft Windows 95 manual and CD.
–or–
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 manual.

Introducing the OmniBook
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 (HP F1477A).
• Mini dock (HP F1452A).
• Port replicator (HP F1451A).
• 24xCD-ROM drive / floppy disk drive (HP F1446A).
• LS-120 drive (HP F1448A).
• DVD drive (HP F1447A).
• Lithium-ion battery (HP F1450A).
You can install a second battery in the module bay.
• PC Cards.
• SmartCard.
• Auto / airline adapter (HP F1455A).
• OmniBook carrying case.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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OmniBook features
OmniBook—Front View
1. Built-in microphone.
2. Status panel.
3. Blue power button (suspends or shuts down the OmniBook).
4. Pointing stick (pointing device).
5. Touch pad (pointing device).
6. Built-in speakers.
7. Plug-in module bay (can contain a CD-ROM / floppy disk drive, LS-120 drive,
DVD drive, or a second battery).
8. Click buttons (for pointing devices).
9. Main battery.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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10. System-off button (to shut down the OmniBook).
11. Kensington lock slot.
12. Latch to open and close the OmniBook.
OmniBook—Side View
13. AC adapter jack.
14. PC Card slots (upper and lower). Accepts PC Card Types II or III (PCMCIA and
CardBus).
15. Audio jacks (left to right): audio line-in, external microphone, headphone-out.
16. Volume control wheel.
17. PC Card eject buttons (upper and lower PC Card slots). Press once to pop out
the button, and press again to eject the card.
18. Status lights (left to right): power, hard disk activity, charging status.
19. Front infrared port. There is a another infrared port on the rear of the OmniBook.
Windows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communication.
Use this port for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook and another
computer or a printer with an infrared port. You must install infrared drivers.

Introducing the OmniBook
Taking Inventory
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OmniBook—Back View
20. Parallel port (LPT1).
Use this port for a parallel printer.
21. Serial port (COM1).
Use this port for a serial mouse, a modem, or a serial printer.
22. External monitor port.
23. S-video (TV-out) port.
24. Docking port (for HP OmniBook docking products).
25. Universal serial bus port (USB). Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB.
26. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports a standard Y adapter).
27. Rear infrared port. There is a another infrared port on the front of the
OmniBook. Windows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communication.
Use this port for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook and another
computer or a printer with an infrared port. You must install infrared drivers.

Introducing the OmniBook
Setting Up Windows
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Setting Up Windows
The OmniBook has either Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 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.
This section describes how to set up the OmniBook with the factory-installed
Windows operating system.
♦ Setting up the OmniBook for the first time.

Introducing the OmniBook
Setting Up Windows
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To set up the OmniBook
CAUTION
Use only the HP adapter model F1454A 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. Install the OmniBook’s battery. (See the Quick Start sheet or page 3-7 of this
manual).
2. 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.
3. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook’s left side, as shown. The OmniBook
battery starts charging.
Note
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.
The Windows 95 or Windows NT Setup program starts automatically.
5. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen.
During setup, you will be prompted to accept the License Agreement and enter
the Product ID (printed on the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft
Windows manual). 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.

Introducing the OmniBook
Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility
1-10
Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS
Setup Utility
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu-driven utility that
enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of
your OmniBook to your individual work needs.
The settings made in the BIOS Setup utility generally 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 move among menus. Press the DOWN and UP arrow
keys to move among parameters in a menu. Press F5 or F6 to move through
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 the settings cause a conflict between devices during reboot, the system
prompts you to run BIOS Setup, and the conflicting settings are marked.

Introducing the OmniBook
Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility
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Main Menu Default
Language Sets the language for this utility and for BIOS
messages. Same as operating system.
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.
Hard Disk Sets the hard disk drive type and various
parameters. Hard disk drive detected and set
automatically.
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
Television Type Sets the format (NTSC or PAL) for video
output. Varies according to country.
System Memory Shows the system memory size. 640KB
Extended Memory Shows the extended memory size. Detected
automatically.
* Setting Video Display Device to Both will prevent the OmniBook from suspending when you
close the lid.

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Configuring the OmniBook with the BIOS Setup Utility
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System Devices Menu Default
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.)
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
Front/Back Sets which infrared port is active. Back
Parallel Port Sets how the parallel port is configured by the
BIOS (specified or automatic). Enabled
Mode Sets the port to normal, bi-directional, 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
Audio Sets how the audio system is configured by the
BIOS (specified or automatic). Enabled
SB I/O address Sets the Sound Blaster I/O address. 220h
WSS I/O address Sets the Windows Sound System I/O address. 530h
AdLib I/O address Sets the AdLib synthesizer I/O address. 388h