1HP OmniBook 5500User’s Guide(Windows for Workgroups)INTRODUCTION ...
10 If your controls appear under the screen, slide right to increase brightness orcontrast, and slide left to decrease it.HintKeep in mind that a hig
11The cap on the end of the pointing device is removable. • To maintain a smooth pointing operation, occasionally remove the cap and cleanit with a so
12 4. Select the settings you want, then click OK.Using SoundAll OmniBook 5500 models support Sound Blaster compatible sound.In this section you’ll l
13To temporarily silence the speaker output without changing the volume setting, clickMute in the Volume window. You can use the other controls in Vol
14 • Plug the stereo speakers or headphones into the output jack—the built-inspeakers turn off. • Plug a stereo input source into the input jack.To re
15 If you cannot hear the recording, you can increase the volume from the Effectsmenu. • To play back an existing sound file, open the file, the pres
16Fn combination keysUse the gold FN key in combination with other keys to execute special functions—forexample, FN+F8 decreases the speaker volume. Y
17 • Many bookstores have books about Windows for people with different levels ofexperience.
182. Operating the OmniBook • Checking the Status of the OmniBook. • Turning the OmniBook On and Off. • Restarting the OmniBook. • Using Storage Devic
19Floppy disk This icon appears when the OmniBookis reading or writing to the floppy diskdrive.Hard disk This icon appears when the OmniBookis reading
2To shut down the OmniBook ...20Restarting the OmniBook...
20The bookmark icon appears in the status panel when the OmniBook is inInstant On mode. When you press On/Off again, the last screen displayed appear
21To reboot from drive CRebooting restarts the OmniBook software—your current work session is discardedand the operating system rereads the system fil
22 If the reset button has no effect, remove the battery and ac adapter and pressthe reset button—then install the battery or plug in the ac adapter
23 • Insert and remove a CD. • Insert a PC card. • Remove a PC card.To install the floppy driveYou can install the floppy drive or attach it externall
24 2. Pull the pull-tab firmly to remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive from theOmniBook. 3. Push the pull-tab back into the drive after you remove the dr
25 4. Press the reset button.To insert and remove a CDWhen the OmniBook is reading data from the CD-ROM drive, theCD disk icon appears on the Status p
26Never insert or remove a plug-in card while an OmniBook PC card drive isactively reading or writing data. Wait until the PC card drive is done—other
27 2. Press the black ejector button until the card pops out, then pull out the card. Upgrading the OmniBookYou can upgrade or add to the OmniBook sys
28find out your OmniBook memory size, see “To find the system software version andmemory size.”CautionTake precautions against damage from static elec
29 7. Replace the slot cover. 8. Insert the battery, then press the blue ON/OFF button. 9. When you see the following message: WARNING - UNEXPECTED
3To set up a user password ...45To delete a password...
30To install the hard driveAfter following the instructions for removing drive C, use the next procedure to installthe new hard drive. 1. Gently press
31The entire recovery process takes approximately 1 hour. To recover your Windows95 operating system, you’ll need a CD-ROM drive, floppy disk drive, t
32 3. Statements that the CD-ROM drive that may require to be added to theAUTOEXEC.BAT file.HintBoth the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files contain com
33 • Select all defaults for this installation. Do not install any printers or networks.Install them after the rest of this installation is complete.
34 4. Click the HP applications you’d like to install. –or– Click Select All to install all of the HP applications. 5. Choose Install Now.To read t
35If you’ve installed a commercial version of Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups,or an alternate operating system, you’ll need to manually install the
36Identifier Subjectbpi01107 Installing Windows 95bpi01102 Power management driversbpi01108 CD-ROM driversbpi01109 Infrared driversbpi01110 PC card dr
37The primary source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery. TheOmniBook provides several safeguards so that you won’t be surprised by
38adapter plug has negative polarity—the inner contact is negative, and theouter is positive.The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it’
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4Making Parallel Connections...67To connect a parallel devi
40CautionDo not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire. The battery canburst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable
41 • Adjust the battery charging order. • Change how power is managed.To get the battery status 1. From Program Manager, double-click Control Panel. 2
42If you have two batteries installed, you can specify the order in which they charge.Only one battery charges at a time. 1. Important Save your work
43The OmniBook automatic turn-off feature operates only when the OmniBook isrunning on battery power. If the ac adapter is powering the unit, the Omni
444. Protecting Your OmniBook • Attaching a Security Cable. • Setting Up Password Protection. • Protecting Your Data.Your OmniBook provides several wa
45a backup for the user password—or your system administrator might set up thispassword.In this section you’ll learn how to • Record your name for ide
46 4. Type your new password—it can contain up to eight characters—then pressTAB. The display shows * for each character in your password.HintBefore
47 7. Click OK to activate the changes.CautionBe sure you record your password in a safe place. To restore operation if youforget your password, call
48 4. Type your new password—it can contain up to eight characters—then pressTAB. The display shows * for each character in your password.HintBefore
49As you create or add information on your OmniBook, the need to make backupcopies of that information becomes more important. By making backup copies
5IntroductionUsing This Online ManualThis online User’s Guide looks similar to a printed manual—and it works like aprinted manual in many ways, too. B
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515. The Personal Information Applications • Managing Your Time with Appointment Book. • Finding People with the Phone Book. • Getting Answers from HP
52To add a new appointment 1. If necessary, click the day in the Calendar to display the day of your newappointment. 2. Double-click the line next to
53 When the OmniBook signals an appointment, it displays a dialog box to signal thealarm, even if you have exited Appointment Book or are working in a
54To delete an appointment or event 1. Click the appointment or event to move the highlight there. 2. Press DEL to delete the appointment or event.App
55In Program Manager, double-click the Phone Book icon (in theOmniBook group).To add a name to the Phone Book 1. Double-click a blank line in the disp
56To search for a nameWhen you start typing a name, Phone Book’s Fast Goto dialog box pops up andsearches as you type. The highlight moves to the name
57 1. Type the number. The number appears in the Calc line. 2. Click the button for the desired math function. –or– Press the key on the OmniBook ke
58into the Calc line, then type an arithmetic operator like +, then type another numberand press ENTER or the = key to see the answer.If you are enter
596. Making Connections • Connecting a Printer. • Connecting an External Display. • Connect an External Mouse and Keyboard. • Making Serial Connection
6Portions of the programs that control this product may also be copyrighted byMicrosoft Corporation, Adaptec, Inc., Microcom Systems, Inc., SystemSoft
60 1. From Program Manager, double-click Control Panel 2. Double-click Printers. 3. Select a printer from the list. 4. Click Set As Default Printer,
61Connecting an External DisplayYou can connect an external display device to your OmniBook. For example, youcan connect a VGA projection panel, a VGA
62The OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates the external monitor. Thebuilt-in display normally turns off to conserve power and backlight lif
63 If you selected a higher resolution, you may have to turn off the OmniBookdisplay to see the higher resolution on the external display. 5. Click O
64 2. Press FN+F2 to start the System Configuration utility. 3. From the Input/Output menu, click External Device. 4. In the Television Type box, sele
65 1. Plug the mouse or keyboard cable into the external mouse/keyboard port on theback of the OmniBook. 2. Turn the OmniBook off and on again with th
66Making Serial ConnectionsThe OmniBook serial port is a standard 9-pin serial port. It supports hardwarehandshaking, a method of data-flow control th
67 You can also change COM Port Assignments in the System Configuration utility.Press FN+F2, and then click COM Ports from the Input/Output menu.To sp
68The OmniBook parallel port is a standard EPP 25-pin parallel port. It supports bi-directional data transfer.This section shows how to • Connect a pa
69To make an infrared connectionKeep the distance within about 3 feet (1 meter) for optimum performance. Forexample, you can establish a connection to
71. Getting Comfortable • Identifying Parts of the OmniBook. • Adjusting the Display. • Using the Pointing Device. • Using Sound. • Using the OmniBook
707. Using the Docking System • Setting up the docking system. • Docking the OmniBook. • Undocking the OmniBook. • Installing an ISA card. • Installin
71To set up the docking system 1. Optional To adjust the typing angle of keyboard, you can connect the tilt legs to thedocking system. Gently press i
72 Caution Use only an HP F1140A ac adapter (the type shipped with the dockingsystem)—do not use the ac adapter from the OmniBook or another product.U
73 2. Place the OmniBook on the docking system and firmly push toward the dockingpins until the docking system’s motor pulls the computer into the do
74You can protect against unauthorized undocking using your OmniBook password.See “To set up a user password.”If for some reason you can’t undock the
75Before removing the card from its bag, equalize static electricity by touchingthe bag and the port replicator’s metal back plate at the same time. H
76 6. Replace the shield. 7. Replace the cable cover. 8. Plug in the ac adapter and dock the OmniBook. 9. Install the software for the card following
77 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
788. Troubleshooting • Solving Problems.If you run into problems using your OmniBook, you can use the suggestions in thischapter for getting back on t
79 • Make sure you have not disabled IrDA support on your OmniBook.If the parallel printer doesn’t print • Check that you’re using a standard parallel
8Depending on the accessories you purchased with your OmniBook, the center drivebay can hold an internal CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, or a high-
80 If the pointing device doesn’t work • Make sure you don’t have an external mouse connected to the OmniBook. • If you just disconnected an external
81 • Check whether the serial mouse is compatible with the OmniBook—the mousemust be compatible with the 9-pin serial Microsoft Mouse.File, Drive, and
82 • For an infrared connection, start Infrared Monitor before you connect. In ControlPanel, double-click Infrared. • For an MS-DOS program using an i
83an update to avoid power-management problems. Remember to enable PowerManagement when you’re done.If an I/O card stops communicating properly • It m
84If the battery runs down too fast • Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed under “To save batterypower” • If you have custom Power
85 • Advanced power management (APM) is probably disabled—in OmniBook Toolsclick Power, then select one of the options. If you select Custom, make sur
86phone entries, 55addressesserial ports, 67adjustingdisplay, 9typing angle, 15volume, 12admin password (OmniBook Tools), 47Advanced Power Management,
87—D—data cardsinserting, 25removing, 26data storage status, 18defragmenting disks, 49deletingappointments, 54OmniBook files, 49password, 47disksclean
88helpabout Windows, 16finding more information, 5online manual, 5high-capacity batterydrive for, 8installing, 40removing, 23HP Financial Calculatorin
89setting up docking system, 71turning display off, 19turning on and off, 19undocking, 73upgrading, 27OmniBook Toolsadmin password, 47Connections, 59,
9Adjusting the Display • All OmniBooks are equipped with a brightness control. • Some models also have a contrast control.In this section you’ll learn
90—S—Save-To-Disk, 20saving battery power, 41searching (Phone Book), 56securing the OmniBook, 44securityadmin password, 47attaching cable, 44user pass
91—Y—Y adapter, 65
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