HP OmniBook 7150 User manual

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HP OmniBook Plug-In Modules
User’s Guide

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Contents
Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules .......................... 1-5
Installing Hot-Swap Support ................................ 1-7
Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module ....................... 1-7
Using the CD-ROM / Floppy Drive ........................... 1-9
To insert or remove a CD ............................... 1-9
To open the CD-ROM drive manually ...................... 1-10
To insert or eject a floppy disk ........................... 1-11
Using the LS-120 Drive ................................... 1-12
To insert or eject an LS-120 disk .......................... 1-12
To eject an LS-120 disk manually ......................... 1-13
Using the DVD Drive or DVD / Floppy Drive .................... 1-14
To insert or eject a DVD disk ............................ 1-14
To eject a DVD disk manually............................ 1-15
To play DVD movies .................................. 1-15
Using a Second Battery .................................. 1-16
To handle and store the battery safely ...................... 1-16
To maintain and preserve battery life ...................... 1-17
Troubleshooting........................................ 1-19
Solving Problems with Plug-In Modules ....................... 1-21
CD-ROM / Floppy Drive Problems ......................... 1-21
LS-120 Drive Problems................................. 1-22
DVD Drive Problems .................................. 1-22
Battery Problems .................................... 1-23
Specifications and Regulatory Information ................... 1-25
Hardware Specifications and Safety ......................... 1-27
To use the CD-ROM and DVD drive safely ................... 1-27
Regulatory Information .................................. 1-28
U.S.A. ............................................ 1-28
Canada ........................................... 1-29
Japan ............................................ 1-29
Europe ........................................... 1-30
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Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

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Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules
The OmniBook Plug-in Modules User’s Guide describes OmniBook plug-in accessory
modules and shows you how to install and use them. The plug-in module bay can
hold a DVD / floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM / floppy disk drive, a CD-ROM drive, an
LS-120 drive, a second battery, or a second hard disk drive.
This manual explains how to
♦ Install hot-swap support.
♦ Replace a plug-in module in the OmniBook.
♦ Use the CD-ROM / floppy drive.
♦ Use the LS-120 drive.
♦ Use the DVD drive or DVD / floppy drive.
♦ Use a second battery in the module bay.

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Installing Hot-Swap Support
For the OmniBook 7150 only , the Agaté Tioman "hot-swap" software for Windows
95 and Windows 98 is loaded on the hard disk but it is not installed. If you install
this software, you can switch most modules in the plug-in bay without shutting
down the computer and rebooting. (This software does not support Windows NT.)
• Click Start, Programs, Agaté Tioman for HP, Setup, then follow the onscreen
instructions.
Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module
2SXI • For Windows 95/Windows 98, if Agaté Tioman hot-swap software is installed, a
plug-in module icon appears at the right end of the taskbar. This software lets
you swap most plug-in modules without shutting down the computer.
• If you are removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the module bay, you must
shut down the computer.
• If you are removing a battery and inserting another battery, you do not have to
do steps 1 and 2 below—you can just change the batteries.
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1. Close all files that are open from the plug-in module
2. If the plug-in module icon is present in the taskbar, right-click the icon, then
click Remove Device. When prompted to remove the module, click OK. (You
do not have to do this if the bay is empty or contains a battery.)
–or–
Click Start, Shut Down to shut down the computer. (You must do this if you are
removing or inserting a hard disk drive in the module bay.)
3. Slide and hold the release latch, then pull out the module, as shown.

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4. Slide the new plug-in module into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.

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Using the CD-ROM / Floppy Drive
You can install the CD-ROM / floppy drive module in the plug-in module bay. This
module combines both a CD-ROM and a floppy drive, which can be used
simultaneously.
This section describes how to
• Insert or remove a CD.
• Open the CD-ROM drive manually.
• Insert or eject a floppy disk.
To insert or remove a CD
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1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM drive. If you are using this drive for
the first time, be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert if it is present.
2. Place the CD into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down to seat the
CD on the spindle—or—remove the CD.
3. Slide the CD-ROM tray back into the module to close it.

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To open the CD-ROM drive manually
If you lose power to the OmniBook, or if you’ve removed the CD-ROM module from
the OmniBook, you can manually open the CD-ROM drive to remove a CD.
• Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the recessed hole on the front of
the CD-ROM, as shown below.

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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 on the front of the drive.

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Using the LS-120 Drive
The LS-120 drive reads and writes to LS-120 disks (120 MB) and to conventional
3.5-inch IBM-formatted disks (1.44 MB), which are the same size and shape.
However, the LS-120 drive reads and writes to LS-120 disks significantly faster than
conventional disks.
This section describes how to
• Insert or eject an LS-120 disk.
• Eject an LS-120 disk manually.
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1. Hold the LS-120 disk with its face up, then slide it into the disk drive slot until it
clicks into place.
2. To remove the LS-120 disk, press the eject button on the front of the drive as you
would with a floppy drive (the drive will take a moment to eject the disk).
--or—
If you’re using Windows 95, right-click the LS-120 drive in Windows Explorer or
My Computer and select Eject. This will not work in Windows NT 4.0.

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The OmniBook must be powered on for normal disk ejection from the LS-120 drive.
You can manually remove an LS-120 disk from the drive when power is off.
• Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole located
above the eject button, as shown below.

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Using the DVD Drive or DVD / Floppy Drive
Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) is a new standard of data storage. DVD disks deliver up
to seven times the storage of CD-ROMs. DVD drives can also read CD-ROM disks.
You cannot boot from a DVD in the DVD drive.
This section describes how to
• Insert or eject a DVD disk.
• Eject a DVD disk manually.
• Play DVD movies.
To insert or eject a DVD disk
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1. Press the button on the face of the DVD drive. If you are using this drive for the
first time, be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert if it is present.
2. Place the DVD into the drive and gently press down to seat the DVD on the
spindle —or— Remove the DVD.
3. Slide the DVD tray back into the module to close it.

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To eject a DVD disk manually
If you lose power to the OmniBook, or if you’ve removed the DVD module from the
OmniBook, you can manually open the DVD drive to remove a DVD disk.
• Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole located
above the eject button, as shown below.
To play DVD movies
2SXI Windows NT does not support the player software.
When you purchase a DVD plug-in module, you will also receive a CD containing
DVD / MPEG player software. Insert the CD and refer to the readme file for software
installation instructions.
For the OmniBook 7150 only, the ATI DVD player is included on the hard disk drive,
but is not installed. Use these steps to install the player software.
• Click Start, Programs, ATI DVD Player, Setup.

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Using a Second Battery
To increase the time you can work on battery power, you can install a second
battery in the OmniBook’s plug-in module bay.
The status panel shows the combined charge level of the both the primary and
secondary battery.
This section describes how to
• Handle and store the battery safely.
• Maintain and preserve the battery life.
To handle and store the battery safely
To safely use the battery, follow these instructions:
• To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery pack, do not allow metal
objects to touch the battery contacts.
• The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible OmniBook models
and specified battery charger. Check the Support and Service booklet for your
local HP contact.
• Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not dispose of the
battery pack in fire or water.
• Handle a damaged or leaking 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).
• When the battery is not in use, store it in a battery pouch or other
nonconductive case.
• When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider
regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries.
• To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office.
• Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C
(113 °F).

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To maintain and preserve battery life
To preserve the life of your battery, be sure to charge the battery regularly. In cases
of long-term storage, the battery must be charged at 20–50% to prevent capacity loss
by self-discharge and to avoid deterioration of battery performance.
• Do not leave batteries unused for long periods of time. If you have more than
one, rotate them.
• If you use ac power, make a point of using the battery once a week to keep it
fresh.
• Unplug your ac adapter when the computer is not in use.

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
If you run into problems using your OmniBook plug-in modules, you can use the
suggestions in this chapter to correct the problems.
If you have questions that this manual doesn’t answer, you can
• See the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in the
troubleshooting section of this manual, the OmniBook Reference Guide, and the
online User’s Handbook.
• Check with your computer system administrator, if you have one.
• Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard—see the OmniBook Support
and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library.