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All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written , DriveSpace, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft and regulatory information, see the Support and Service booklet. Hewlett-Packard Company Mobile - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 3
it on more than one computer. Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law. 2. Copies and Adaptations. Customer may make copies or adaptations of the software (a) for archival purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the use of the - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 4
Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement. 8. Export Clause. Customer agrees not to export or re-export the software or any copy or adaptation in violation of the U.S. -19(c)(1,2). Edition History Edition 1 September 1995 Edition 2 March 1996 This manual is printed on recycled paper. iv - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 5
Your OmniBook Start Here 1-3 1. Insert the battery 1-3 2. Connect the ac adapter 1-4 3. Reset the OmniBook 1-5 4. Open the OmniBook 1-5 5. Turn on the OmniBook 1-6 6. Go through the setup screens 1-7 Where to go from here 1-7 2 Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems 2-3 3 Specifications and - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 6
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1 Starting Out with Your OmniBook - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 8
manuals-convenient, yet portable sources of extensive information about your OmniBook and its preinstalled software: • The online Quick Start Guide gives you a fun and easy introduction to the OmniBook. In Windows for Workgroups, look in Program Manager in the OmniBook Library group. In Windows 95 - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 9
, if it's not already inserted. 2. Connect the ac adapter. (The battery isn't charged yet.) 3. Press the reset button. (You should only have to do this the first time you start the OmniBook.) 4. Open the OmniBook. 5. Turn on the OmniBook. 6. Go through the setup screens. 7. Begin working! 1. Insert - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 10
2. Plug the connector from the ac adapter into the socket on the left side panel of the OmniBook. AC adapter Power cord Charging light The charging light shows the charging status. An orange color indicates that the adapter is charging your computer's removable battery; the light will turn green - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 11
off a PC's power, then turning it back on again. After this first time, you should seldom have to press the reset button. (For example, you may need to reset if the battery becomes completely exhausted.) Make sure there's no disk in the floppy disk drive when you reset the OmniBook. As on a PC - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 12
Here 5. Turn on the OmniBook Press the On/Off button located on the upper right-hand corner above the keyboard. On/Off button Hint If the display is difficult to read, try adjusting the brightness and contrast controls- they're located just below the display. Some OmniBook models do not require - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 13
were completed, see OmniBook Notes. • For Windows for Workgroups, look in Program Manager in the OmniBook Library group. • For Windows 95, look in Start, Programs, OmniBook Library. See the Online Manuals For detailed information about the OmniBook, see the online User's Guide. Also see the other - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 14
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2 Troubleshooting - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 16
the online OmniBook User's Guide-it's your main source of information about using the OmniBook. It includes extensive troubleshooting information. • If you're using Windows for Workgroups, check the online Windows Quick Start and MS-DOS Quick Start manuals. • If you're using Windows 95, check the - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 17
Solving Basic Problems Solving Basic Problems If your OmniBook has a problem starting, find the symptom below that matches your situation. Try the suggestions one at a time. If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter, or - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 18
Troubleshooting Solving Basic Problems If the OmniBook doesn't reboot successfully If your operating system is MS-DOS or Windows for Workgroups • If no text is displayed, or if things stop before you see any text about MS-DOS, the unit probably requires service. • If you see error messages during - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 19
in OmniBook Tools. For Windows 95, use Display in HP User Tools. If your system password doesn't work • Check whether Num Lock is off. Try changing it. • If you've forgotten your password, have your OmniBook at hand and call Hewlett-Packard at the phone number in the Service and Support booklet - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 20
-type CD-ROM drive to your OmniBook. 2. Insert the Support Utility floppy disk in the floppy drive. 3. Insert the Recovery CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive-make sure you use the correct CD-ROM. 4. Plug in the ac adapter in case the battery is low. 5. If possible, exit Windows and restart the computer from - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 21
3 Specifications and Regulatory Information - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 22
and other specifications listed in the next section. ♦ Check out the tips about ergonomics and work habits in the OmniBook User's Guide. ♦ If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in chapter 2. ♦ If you think your OmniBook might need repair service, see the - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 23
Specifications Hardware Specifications Display Keyboard Memory Mass Storage Interfaces Card Slots AC Adapter Battery Pack Temperature Humidity Audio System Backlit liquid-crystal display (LCD disk drive: 1 removable 2.5-inch IDE drive. Floppy disk drive: 1 removable 3.5-inch 1.44-MB floppy disk - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 24
be determined by removing the unit's batteries and ac adapter), try the following: • Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. • Relocating the OmniBook with respect to the receiver. • Connecting the OmniBook ac adapter to another power outlet. Connections to Peripheral Devices To maintain - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 25
Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 26
that the following product HP OmniBook 5000, all models All conforms to the following product specifications IEC 950:1991+A1, HP F1044B ac adapter used with this product is disconnected from the power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet or from the ac adapter. Therefore, the power - HP OmniBook 5000 | HP OmniBook 5000 - Getting Started - Page 27
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