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9To learn about WindowsMicrosoft Windows for Workgroups is basically Microsoft Windows 3.1 with addedfeatures designed to support networked interactio
99serial adapters, 30serial cables, 30serial devices, 30serial mousetroubleshooting, 80serial portlocation, 7serial portsaddresses, 32advanced setting
100recovering, 57system slot. See also cardslocation, 7system version, 62SYSTEM.INI, 56, 57Ttemperature limits. See Getting Startedtilt feetlocation,
101Vversion (system), 62VGA display, 41, 42, 44, 86VGA outputconnecting, 41location, 7resolutions, 42, 44video. See display, VGA outputviewingappointm
10number keys. Hold FN if you want to type letters. (Press NUM LOCK again to returnthese keys to their original functions, so they again type the nor
11Your OmniBook has several features that save battery power when the ac adapter isn’tconnected. The most obvious of these is automatic shutdown—when
12Floppy diskdrivePCMCIAcardsCaps Lock Scroll LockAc powerNum LockPower offHarddiskdriveBattery chargingBattery statusAc power This icon appears when
13completely while writing data to the drive, or if the battery in a PCMCIA RAM card isalso low.This section shows how to♦ Get detailed battery status
14 • If you have a PCMCIA I/O card—that is, a card having an external connection,such as a modem or network card—remove it when you’re not using it. S
15The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it’s plugged into an ac outlet.The OmniBook is normally warm while it’s charging—don’t charge
16 1. Important: Turn off the unit—do not turn it on until you’ve finished replacing thebattery. Also, if it’s connected, do not unplug the ac adapter
17 4. Slide the battery module into the empty bay. Carefully press the battery all the wayinto the compartment. You will hear a click as the locking
18Upper card slot(drive E)Lower card slot(drive D)Floppy drive(driveA)The hard disk drive (C) and the floppy disk drive (A) are provided with the Omni
1OmniBookUser’s GuideOperating the OmniBook... 7Starting to Use
19Disk Type Characteristics How UsedRotating hard disk A spinning magnetic medium and read-write head.The medium requires no power to maintain its dat
20Using SoundAll OmniBook 5000 models support Sound Blaster compatible sound. If you run theOmniBook demo program on these models (Main group in Progr
21To temporarily silence the speaker output without changing the volume setting, click theMute button in the Master Volume window.The Volume-Mixer Con
22Headphone outputLine inputMicrophone inputStereo speakersMicrophoneTo play or record soundYou can use Sound Recorder to play and record sound—or you
23Protecting Your OmniBookYour OmniBook provides several ways for you to identify and protect your computer.This section shows how to♦ Record your nam
24 1. In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in the Main group). 2. Click Personalize. 3. Type your name or any other information,
25In Windows: 1. In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in the Main group). 2. Click Password. If you’re prompted, type your curren
26You must enter your password every time you turn on the OmniBook—even if itturned itself off after a period of inactivity.Turn On, after FN-OFFThe o
27 2. Press FN+F2 to start the System Configuration utility. 3. Choose Passwords from the System menu, then choose Set Admin Password. 4. Type your ne
28Expanding Your OmniBookInfraredportExternal keyboard/mouse portVGAoutputSCSI-2portSerialportNTSC/PALoutputParallelportDockingconnectorYour OmniBook
2To view card information... 37To prepare a data storage card...
29To view or change the printer’s settings or port, use the printer’s property sheet (Filemenu Properties command).For infrared printing, if Infrared
30Making Serial ConnectionsThe OmniBook serial port is a standard 9-pin serial port. It supports hardwarehandshaking, a method of data-flow control th
31Press FN+F2 to start the System Configuration utility. You can use the Input/Outputmenu COM Ports command to change the COM names for the serial por
32Viewing Serial Port SettingsIn System Properties, the Device Manager tab lists serial (COM) ports. To view thesettings for a COM port, select the po
33Making Infrared ConnectionsThe infrared port provides a type of serial connection that doesn’t require cables—youjust have to line up the device’s i
34To prepare your OmniBook for SCSI devices 1. Save any open files—you will be rebooting your computer. 2. In the C:\CONFIG.SYS file, remove the rem c
35Adding PCMCIA CardsThe OmniBook PCMCIA slots are available for devices that store data and expand the“communication” capabilities of the OmniBook. T
36 For a data storage card, you normally want to be able to store or change data on thecard, so make sure the write-protect switch on the end of the c
37 To view card informationYou can check key information about a PCMCIA card in the upper or lower card slot.Viewing Card Information• Double-click th
38 3. From the File menu, choose Exit to exit CardWizard.–or–Click the Minimize button to leave CardWizard running as a minimized card-slotindicator.
3Choosing Power Cords... 74Troubleshooting...
39 • Read and follow the instructions that come with the PCMCIA card. • If you need to format the device, you can use File Manager for many types ofdi
40For network (LAN) cards, you may need to set up network support in Windows forWorkgroups. For hardware support, use the Windows Setup icon (in the M
41 3. In the Configurator screen, from the Configure menu select CardLite. 4. Select the level of support, then choose OK. • To support only modem car
42The OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates the external display. The built-indisplay normally turns off to conserve power and backlight lif
43 4. In the OmniBook Display box, select the desired action for the built-in display. If you selected a high resolution—super VGA (800×600) or higher
44Using the Docking SystemIf you purchase a docking system, your OmniBook becomes even more convenientwhenever you work at your desk. By making one co
45To set the docked configurationYou can specify how the OmniBook responds when it connects to or disconnects from adocking system.Setting Up Docked a
46 PowerAudio outParallel portAudio inMute/EnablenotebookspeakersSerial portSCSI portJoystick/MIDI portMouse portKeyboard portVGAoutCD audio in 4. Rep
47To undock your OmniBook • Press the Undock button on the docking system.After the OmniBook closes down any connections to the docking system, thedoc
48 1. Undock your OmniBook. 2. Adjust each tilt foot to a comfortable height by squeezing the edges of the foot andsliding it until it clicks into a s
4IntroductionUsing This Online ManualThis online User’s Guide looks similar to a printed manual—and it works like a printedmanual in many ways, too. B
49 4. Unscrew and remove the slot cover next to the card slot you want to use. 5. Slide the ISA card firmly into the connector and replace the slot c
50Adding Memory to the OmniBookThe OmniBook memory slots accommodate two memory-expansion boards. You caninstall a memory-expansion board to increase
51 5. Remove the new memory-expansion board from its packaging and position it overthe connectors. Press in the board until it seats fully. 6. Replace
52Changing the ConfigurationOmniBook Tools gives you a visual way to change the way your OmniBook looks andoperates. Whenever you make a change, the c
53To start the System Configuration Utility, press FN+F2.Changing the OmniBook ConfigurationThis section shows how to♦ Change how power is managed.♦ C
54The OmniBook automatic turn-off features operate only if the OmniBook is running onbattery power. If the ac adapter is powering the unit, the OmniBo
55 1. In Program Manager, double-click the OmniBook Tools icon (in the Main group). 2. Click Input Devices, then Pointing Devices. 3. If you want to c
56To edit system filesCAUTIONMake a backup copy of any system file you plan to edit. If you accidentally make animproper change, it may prevent your s
57System files normally reside in specific directories on your disk. CONFIG.SYS andAUTOEXEC.BAT are in C:\, and WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI are in C:\WINDO
58Maintaining the OmniBookYou can clean the OmniBook with a soft cloth dampened either with clean water or withwater containing a mild detergent. Do n
5 • The online Quick Start Guide gives you a fun, visual introduction to theOmniBook—double-click the Quick Start icon in the Program Manager (OmniBoo
59To back up your filesAs you create or add information on your OmniBook, the need to make backup copies ofthat information becomes more important. By
60 4. Type defrag drive: for the same disk. For example, for drive C, typedefrag c: . Follow the displayed instructions to optimize the disk you’re cl
61To reboot the OmniBookRebooting essentially starts up the OmniBook software from scratch—your current worksession is discarded, and the operating sy
62 3. Insert a ballpoint pen tip or other slender object into the small opening on the leftside of the computer below the ac adapter socket. Push in m
63To replace drive CCAUTIONIf you’re replacing drive C, back up your files before replacing the drive.Turn off the unit, unplug the ac adapter, and re
64
65Using the Personal InformationApplicationsThis chapter introduces three applications to help you keep track of things—meetingsand appointments, addr
66 • Print a copy of your schedule for others.This section shows selected features of Appointment Book, and briefly illustrates how tomake and delete
67To add a new appointment 1. If necessary, click the day in the Calendar to display the day of your newappointment. 2. Double-click the trackball on
68To delete an appointment or event 1. Click the appointment or event to move the highlight there. 2. Press CTRL+D to delete the appointment or event.
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69 2. In the Name box, type a person’s name—for example, “Martin, Jean-Claude.” Remember to type the last name first, because when you sort or search
70Getting Answers from HP Financial CalculatorHP Financial Calculator gives you all the power and convenience of a full-fledgedHewlett-Packard handhel
71 HP Calculator “takes over” part of your OmniBook’s keyboard and reassigns functionsto it. You can see these functions and the applicable keys on th
72If you are entering a multi-step problem, intermediate results are calculated when youtype the next arithmetic operator. You can also type parenthes
73Safety InformationWorking Efficiently and SafelyErgonomics is the science that fits products to people. Its goal is to make products easy,enjoyable,
7410° 10°16"20°10°10°Choosing Power CordsThe power cord supplied with the OmniBook ac adapter should match the plug andvoltage requirements for y
75New ZealandPeople’s Republicof China–or–8120-6346 (1.0 m)Switzerland 250 Vac (6 A) SEV 1011 8120-2104 (2.5 m)Denmark 250 Vac (6 A) DHCK-107 8120-295
76TroubleshootingIf you run into problems using your OmniBook, you can use the suggestions in thischapter for getting back on track. Also check the co
77♦ Sound problems.♦ General operating problems.♦ Display problems.♦ Power and startup problems.♦ Lockup problems.Troubleshooting Tips for Windows 95I
78 • If a data storage card doesn’t work properly, check if it has a write-protect switchand that it’s set properly. • If a modem card doesn’t work pr
7Operating the OmniBookCongratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Althoughit’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook
79 • If no text is displayed during reboot, or if things stop before you see “StartingWindows 95...”, the unit probably requires service. • If you see
80If the left edge of printed output is missing • If the printer you’re using is a 600-dpi (dots per inch) printer, try selecting acompatible printer
81 • If you installed a new mouse driver, disable it. Only the OmniBook mouse driversupports the built-in trackball. Use SysEdit or a text editor to o
82ATA-type flash disk –or–obss, csalloc, atadrv, cardliteRAM card obss, cs, cs_apm, csalloc, mtddrv, mtsram, cardidModem card obss, cs, cs_apm, csallo
83for interrupt conflicts with serial ports. Or you can try restoring full PCMCIAsupport—see “To use less memory for plug-in cards”.• See the Windows
84reliable operation. In Control Panel, use the Enhanced icon, then choose VirtualMemory and Change. (Drive C compression, removable-disk compression,
85If an application can’t access a serial port • Check that the COM name you’re using is actually assigned to the port you’reusing—in OmniBook Tools c
86If you’re prompted to insert a Windows disk • If you’re adding a driver or other standard Windows component—or if you’rerunning Windows Setup—and Wi
87If the battery runs down too fast • Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed under “To save batterypower”. • If you have custom Powe
88If the OmniBook reboots every time you turn it on • Advanced power management (APM) is probably disabled—in OmniBook Toolsclick Power, then select o
812131415161718192021222324This section shows how to♦ Use the trackball.♦ Adjust the display.♦ Learn about Windows.♦ Use the special features of the O
89You can use the Windows startup menu to help find startup problems. See“Troubleshooting Tips for Windows 95”.If the screen is difficult to read • Tr
90alarms, 20, 67ALT GR key, 10APM, 12, 85Appointment Book, 20, 65appointments, 66, 67ATAINIT command, 39ATA-type disks. See also disksdrivers for, 81f
91Caps Lock mode, 12Card Services, 35, 39card slots. See also cardsas serial port, 39data storage, 17initializing cards, 39inserting cards, 35location
92Connections (OmniBook Tools), 28, 30, 32, 44contrast adjustment, 7, 8Control Panel. See also Windows Quick StartEnhanced, 51, 83, 86Ports, 32Critica
93removing files, 60repairing, 59replacing, 63drive Dformatting, 38location, 17options, 19drive Eformatting, 38location, 17not available, 19options, 1
94Flash File System, 19, 81flash-memory cards, 19, 81floppy disks. See disks, floppy drivefloppy drivebooting from, 61, 78, 88drive A, 17saving power,
95initializingdisks, 39I/O cards, 40, 85inserting. See installinginstallingbattery, 15drive C files, 59memory, 50plug-in cards, 35printers, 28Intel fl
96external, 30PCMCIA cards, 38, 39, 40troubleshooting, 81mouseadding external, 55docking station, 44drivers, 81scrolls display, 86serial. See serial m
97Trackball & Keyboard, 54On/Off buttonlocation, 7operation, 10secure turn-off, 25, 26operating time on battery, 14orange light, 14PPAL outputconn
98troubleshooting, 77, 79problems. See troubleshootingprofiles (hardware), 44Program Manager. See Windows Quick StartRRAM cards. See also cards, disks
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