HP OmniBook 800 User manual

HP OmniBook 800
Corporate Evaluator’s Guide

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Edition History
Edition 1 ............................................ April 1997
This manual is printed on recycled paper.

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Contents
1. Introduction ........................................ 1-1
Taking Inventory .................................... 1-4
Included in the OmniBook 800 box ..................... 1-4
Model and configuration............................. 1-4
Power Management .................................. 1-5
To start the OmniBook .............................. 1-5
To stop the OmniBook .............................. 1-5
Effects of stopping the OmniBook ...................... 1-6
Power states after stopping the OmniBook................. 1-7
Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications .................. 1-8
Contents of the Recovery CD .......................... 1-9
To install drivers, applications, and online manuals ..........1-10
To use the Recovery CD programming service ..............1-10
To recover a damaged Recovery CD or hard disk drive ........1-11
To update the BIOS.................................1-11
Using OmniBook Security ..............................1-12
To use password security.............................1-12
To use drive lock security ............................1-13
To disable drive lock................................1-14
To attach a security cable ............................1-14
Identifying System Resources............................1-15
2. Using Windows 3.x................................... 2-1
Installing Windows 3.x ................................ 2-3
To reformat the hard drive............................ 2-3
To install MS-DOS .................................. 2-3
To install Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11 ...... 2-4
To install Windows 3.x device drivers .................... 2-4
Installing Cards...................................... 2-7
To install a Xircom Ethernet IIps PC card .................. 2-7
To install a 3Com 3C562 EtherLink III LAN+33.6 modem PC card .2-8
To install an Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B PCI LAN adapter.....2-10
Working with Windows for Workgroups ....................2-11
To maximize memory ...............................2-11
To increase performance.............................2-12
To use DriveSpace compression........................2-12
To setup the Infrared Monitor..........................2-12

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To connect a serial mouse ............................2-13
3. Using Windows 95 ................................... 3-1
Installing Windows 95 ................................. 3-3
To prepare for software installation...................... 3-3
To install Windows 95 ............................... 3-4
To install video support.............................. 3-6
To install sound support ............................. 3-7
To install mouse support ............................. 3-7
To install PC card support ............................ 3-8
To install an infrared driver ........................... 3-9
To install SCSI Support .............................. 3-9
Installing Applications and DMI Support ....................3-11
To install OmniBook applications.......................3-11
To install DMI support...............................3-11
Installing Cards......................................3-12
To install a Xircom Ethernet IIps PC card ..................3-12
To install a 3Com EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC card ......3-13
To install an Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B PCI LAN adapter.....3-15
To create a docking hardware profile ....................3-15
Working with Windows 95..............................3-17
To automatically detect a CD ..........................3-17
To run an MS-DOS program outside of Windows 95 ..........3-17
To enable Zoomed Video support ......................3-18
To disable Zoomed Video support ......................3-18
4. Using Windows NT 3.51 ............................... 4-1
Installing Windows NT 3.51 ............................. 4-3
To disable infrared ................................. 4-3
To install Windows NT 3.51 ........................... 4-3
To install video support.............................. 4-5
To install sound support ............................. 4-6
To install mouse support ............................. 4-7
To install SCSI support .............................. 4-7
To install PC card support ............................ 4-8
Installing Cards...................................... 4-9
To install the Xircom Ethernet IIps PC card ................ 4-9
To install a 3Com 3C562 EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC card .4-11
To install an Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B PCI LAN adapter.....4-12
Working with Windows NT 3.51 ..........................4-14
Power management limitations ........................4-14
Usage modes .....................................4-15

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5. Using Windows NT 4.0 ................................ 5-1
Installing Windows NT 4.0 .............................. 5-3
To disable infrared ................................. 5-3
To install Windows NT 4.0 ............................ 5-3
To install video support.............................. 5-5
To install sound support ............................. 5-6
To install mouse support ............................. 5-7
To install PC card support ............................ 5-7
Installing mobile enhancements.......................... 5-8
To read CardWizard and PowerProfiler documentation ....... 5-9
To install CardWizard ............................... 5-9
To install SystemSoft PowerProfiler......................5-10
To use PowerProfiler with a CD-ROM drive ................5-10
Installing Cards......................................5-11
To install a Xircom Ethernet IIps PC card ..................5-11
To install a 3Com EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC card ......5-12
To install an Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B PCI LAN adapter.....5-14
Working with Windows NT 4.0 ...........................5-16
To use Windows NT 4.0 ..............................5-16
To adjust the PC speaker .............................5-16
6. Using OS/2 Warp 4.0 ................................. 6-1
Installing OS/2 Warp 4.0 ............................... 6-3
To disable infrared ................................. 6-3
To create OS/2 driver disks............................ 6-4
To set up OS/2 Warp installation disks.................... 6-4
To install OS/2 Warp 4.0 ............................. 6-5
To install video support.............................. 6-7
To install sound support ............................. 6-8
To install PC card support ............................ 6-9
To install SCSI support ..............................6-10
Installing Cards......................................6-11
To install a Xircom Ethernet IIps PC card ..................6-11
To install a 3Com 3C562 EtherLink III LAN + 33.6 Modem PC card 6-13
To install an Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B PCI LAN adapter.....6-14
Working with OS/2 Warp 4..............................6-16
To use networking with OS/2 Warp 4.0 ...................6-16
To configure the OmniBook with OS/2 Warp 4.0 ............6-17
To use PC cards ...................................6-17
7. Using the Docking System ............................. 7-1
Frequently Asked Questions............................. 7-3
General Questions ................................. 7-3
Questions for Windows 95 ............................ 7-5

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Questions for Windows 3.x ........................... 7-7
Questions for Windows NT or OS/2 Warp ................. 7-8
8. Features and Support Services .......................... 8-1
Standard Features.................................... 8-3
Docking System Features............................... 8-7
Other Accessories .................................... 8-8
Technical Specifications ............................... 8-9
Getting Assistance and Support ..........................8-13
To look up technical information .......................8-14
To get HP OmniBook assistance ........................8-18
To find electronic support services ......................8-19
To contact Customer Support .........................8-21
To get repair assistance ..............................8-22
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary ...............8-23
Using Electronic Serial Numbers..........................8-24
To ensure serial number security .......................8-24
To correct an incorrect serial number ....................8-25
Removing OmniBook Passwords .........................8-26
To remove the password .............................8-26

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Introduction

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Introduction
Thank you for evaluating the HP OmniBook 800.
The Mobile Computing Division developed this Corporate Evaluator's Guide to
facilitate your appraisal of the OmniBook. The guide discusses the computer’s
major features and provides instruction on specific operating systems. Rebuilding
the OmniBook if the hard drive has been formatted and loaded with your
company’s disk image is discussed for each operating system, particularly
addressing OmniBook-specific software, device drivers, and multimedia support.
You will find information on system resources, technical specifications, solutions to
common problems, and a list of support resources. Much of this information is
derived from our standard documentation and is consolidated here.
The exceptionally portable Hewlett-Packard OmniBook 800 features the following:
• Intel Pentium 166 MHz processor with MMX technology.
• Up to 80 MB of RAM.
• 10.4 inch TFT display.
• PCI BUS architecture.
• Optional external 8x CD-ROM.
• 2.1 GB hard drive.
• Zoomed video.
• PC CardBus.
• 128-bit graphics accelerator with 1.8 MB EDO video memory.
This lightweight desktop replacement targets the corporate user who demands
extraordinary portability coupled with uncompromising performance. The
diminutive four pound package vanishes effortlessly for transport, yet opens to
reveal a brilliant 10.4 inch display and comfortable keyboard.
An optional docking system allows single-action connection to multiple peripherals,
and the PC CardBus-enabled 32-bit PC card slots allow 100-Mbps networking and
other high-bandwidth applications.
Zoomed Video allows a PC card to write data directly to graphics memory,
providing lifelike, real-time video for training, presentations, or entertainment.
Power management options include several efficient power states that incorporate
our unique, instant-on technology.
The OmniBook typically runs Windows 95, which supports hot docking, Plug and
Play, infrared wireless data transfer, and hot swapping of accessories such as a
battery and floppy disk drive. If your company would prefer to use Windows for
Workgroups 3.11, you can elect to do so during the first install. You may later
decide to install Windows NT: the OmniBook is certified NT-compatible. The