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HP OmniBook Getting Started 1 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 2
Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard information, see the Support and Service booklet. Hewlett-Packard Company Mobile Computing - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 3
part of the HP computer product. The HP Software Product License Agreement and Product Limited Warranty shall supersede any non-HP software license or non-HP License Agreement In return for payment of the applicable fee, Hewlett-Packard grants the Customer a license in the software, subject to the - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 4
Hewlett-Packard. 6. Termination. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett-Packard available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement. 8. in DFARS 252.227-7013. Hewlett-Packard Company, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 5
To turn off the Omnibook 15 To understand the HP software programs 24 To read the online User's Guide 25 To install device drivers for other operating systems 25 To remove the hard drive 29 To install drive C 30 Where to go from here 31 2 Troubleshooting 33 Solving Basic Problems - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 6
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1 Starting Out with Your OmniBook 7 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 8
is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. This OmniBook Getting Started manual shows how to get your OmniBook up and running quickly. It also shows what to do if you run into trouble getting it started. For complete information about operating the - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 9
in the online OmniBook User's Guide. This manual explains how to ♦ Set up the OmniBook. ♦ Adjust the display. ♦ Use the pointing device. ♦ Turn the OmniBook off. ♦ Understand the status panel symbols. ♦ Select an operating system. ♦ Recover system files. ♦ Recover HP OmniBook applications. ♦ Remove - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 10
, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly. 3. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into a grounded ac outlet. Then plug the ac adapter into the OmniBook. When you plug in ac power, the battery starts charging automatically. 10 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 11
the two latches on the right and left sides of the OmniBook toward you and lift the lid away from the keyboard. 5. Press the reset button. Insert a below the ac adapter socket on the left side of the computer. Reset button The OmniBook will take half a minute or more to reset and turn on. 11 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 12
Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook If the OmniBook does not turn on, press the blue On/Off button located on the upper right-hand corner above the keyboard. On/Off button 12 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 13
are equipped with a brightness control. Some models also have a contrast control. Your OmniBook display controls are located either to the right of the display or under the display. If you have two controls, the upper slider controls the - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 14
Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting Up the OmniBook To use the pointing device The pointing device is located in the center of the keyboard and the two click buttons are located below the - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 15
much battery life you want to save. Instant On/Instant Off Use Instant On mode when you're away from the OmniBook for short periods of time-a few hours. The OmniBook's instant on feature retains your current work session. You don't have to worry about losing information when you turn off the power - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 16
of the OmniBook. There are three groups of icons on the status panel that indicate • Keyboard status. • Data storage status. • Power status. Keyboard , and PC card status. This icon appears when the OmniBook is reading from the built-in CDROM drive. This icon appears when the OmniBook is reading - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 17
OmniBook Setting up the Operating System Power status The left icons indicate power conditions-ac adapter use, battery status, charging status. This icon appears when the OmniBook the instructions on the screen. When Windows 95 is installed, the OmniBook resets automatically. You're ready to start working - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 18
Starting Out with Your OmniBook Setting up the Operating System To set up Windows for Workgroups 1. Plug in the ac adapter, press the reset button and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. When you see the following screen, select the Change button. 3. Choose the following option, then choose OK - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 19
operating systems. ♦ Make backup disks for Windows for Workgroups and MS-DOS 6.22. ♦ Recover software applications-such as the Appointment Book and the online User's Guide. ♦ Read the online manual from the CD. ♦ Access device drivers for various operating systems and networks. 19 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 20
disk drive, the Recovery CD, and the Support Utility disk. 1. If you have an internal CD-ROM drive , connect the floppy disk drive to the OmniBook's parallel port and install the CD-ROM drive in the OmniBook. -or- If you have a SCSI CD-ROM drive and a docking system , connect the SCSI CD-ROM drive - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 21
sure that the CD-ROM drive is assigned as drive G:. Before the OmniBook can recognize the CD-ROM drive, you'll need to edit the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files on the Support Utility disk. The required device-drivers statements come from the CD-ROM manufacturer. What you'll need from your - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 22
, your MS-DOS 6.22 backup disks, the Recovery CD, and the Support Utility disk. If you don't have backup disks, you can make them OmniBook. -or- If you have a SCSI CD-ROM drive and a docking system , connect the SCSI CD-ROM drive to the docking system and install the floppy disk drive in the OmniBook - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 23
the Support Utility disk in the floppy disk drive. 13. Press the reset button. The DOS 6.22 Startup menu appears. 14. Choose option 3: Recover Windows for Workgroups drivers and HP Application Software 15. Choose the type of CD-ROM drive you're using: internal OmniBook, SCSI with docking system - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 24
Starting Out with Your OmniBook Restoring Files To recover HP software programs 1. If you have an internal CD-ROM drive , install it in the OmniBook. -or- If you have a SCSI CD-ROM drive and a docking system , connect the SCSI CD-ROM drive to the docking system. -or- If you have a PCMCIA or parallel - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 25
the CD-ROM drive. 3. To read the Windows for Workgroups manual, double-click HPBOOK.EXE from \OMNIBOOK\MANUALS\WFW. 4. To read the Windows 95 manual, double-click HPBOOK.EXE from \OMNIBOOK\MANUALS\WIN95. To install device drivers for other operating systems If you've installed a commercial version - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 26
support services: • America Online Keyword: HP • CompuServe Information Services Command: GO HP • Hewlett-Packard Bulletin Board (208) 344-1691 (up to 14400 baud, 8, N, 1) Window for Workgroups Driver Installation In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 27
Power-management drivers bpi01108 CD-ROM drivers bpi01109 Infrared drivers bpi01110 PC-card drivers bpi01111 Sound drivers bpi01112 Using Windows 95 bpi01113 Video drivers Window NT Driver Installation In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 28
OS/2 Driver Installation In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application note identifiers: Identifier Subject bpi01098 Installing OS/2 bpi01099 PC-card drivers bpi01100 SCSI drivers bpi01101 Using OS/2 bpi01103 Sound drivers bpi01104 Video drivers 28 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 29
, a PC card, or a flexible disk. 2. Unplug the adapter. 3. Exit Windows. • If you're using Windows 95, use the shutdown option from the Start menu. • If you're using Windows for Workgroups, exit Windows, then press CTRL+ALT+blue On/Off button simultaneously. 4. Remove all batteries from the OmniBook - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 30
Starting Out with Your OmniBook Restoring Files CAUTION To install drive C After following the instructions for removing drive pull up on the PC-board tab while inserting the hard drive. 2. Replace the screw and security cover. 3. Replace the battery or attach ac power. 4. Press the reset button. - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 31
to get information and technical support for your OmniBook. If you have a question about your OmniBook that this manual does not answer, you can try any of the following sources: • The online OmniBook User's Guide The online manual provides complete instructions about how to operate and maintain - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 32
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2 Troubleshooting 33 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 34
your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard-see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library. • Get information about system resources (interrupts, addresses, and memory)- see OmniBook Notes (in the online OmniBook Library). Find technical information - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 35
Troubleshooting 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 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 36
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 , insert the Support Utility disk or - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 37
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. If the screen is difficult to read • Set the display resolution to its original setting-800 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 38
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have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in chapter 2. ♦ If you think your OmniBook might need repair service, see the warranty and service information in the Support and Service booklet. To contact Hewlett-Packard If you have questions that the OmniBook manuals don - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 41
Hardware Specifications Hardware Specifications Display Keyboard Memory Mass Storage Interfaces Card Slots AC Adapter Battery Pack Temperature Humidity Audio System Backlit liquid-crystal display (LCD). SVGA (800 x 600 dots) up to 64K colors Enhanced PC functionality with compact layout. Embedded - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 42
Power Cord, Plug, and Voltage Requirements The power cord supplied with the OmniBook power cords listed below. To purchase a power cord (including one for a country not listed below) or a replacement ac adapter (HP part number F1044B), contact your local Hewlett-Packard dealer or Sales and Service - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 43
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). • Refer to the OmniBook User's Guide (online manual), for proper use and installation instructions. 43 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 44
, but the following precautions are recommended: • Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully. • If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center-see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet. • Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit. • Avoid - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 45
you use the product is very important. You can use your OmniBook virtually anywhere, anytime, so following the guidelines below can be a use a lot of force when typing-type as lightly as possible. The OmniBook keyboard requires little force to activate, and excess force during typing may increase - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 46
Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information 16" 20° 10° 10° 10° 10° 46 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 47
by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the OmniBook in these regions. U.S.A. The OmniBook 5500 generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception. The OmniBook complies with the limits for a Class B computing device as specified in Part 15 - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 48
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 in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numé - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 49
to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer: Address: Product name: Options: Safety: EMC: Supplementary Information: Hewlett-Packard Company Hewlett-Packard Co. Mobile Computing Division 1000 NE Circle Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97330 declares that the following product HP OmniBook 5500, all models - HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - Getting Started - Page 50
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