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  • HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - User Guide, Windows 95 - Page 1
    HP OmniBook 5500 User's Guide (Windows 95) INTRODUCTION 5 Using This Online Manual ...5 Finding More Information ...5 Notice ...5 1. GETTING COMFORTABLE 7 Identifying Parts of the OmniBook 7 Adjusting the Display ...9 To locate the display controls 9 To adjust the display ...9 Using the Pointing
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    for Workgroups backup disks 34 To recover HP software programs 34 To read the online User's Guide 35 To install device drivers for other operating systems 35 3. MANAGING BATTERY POWER 37 Recharging and Replacing Batteries 38 To recharge the battery or run on ac power 38 To respond to a low
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    password 45 To delete a password...47 To set up an administrator password 47 Protecting Your Data...49 To repair and clean up a disk 49 To delete a set of OmniBook To exit Phone Book ...56 Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator 56 To start HP Calculator ...56 To perform a math function on
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    the docking system 70 To dock the OmniBook...71 To undock your OmniBook 72 To install an ISA card...73 To install a PCI card...75 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 77 Solving Problems ...77 Printing Problems ...77 Memory Problems...78 Pointing Device and Mouse Problems 78 File, Drive, and PC Card Problems 79
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    Manager (in the OmniBook Library group). • Many bookstores have books about Windows and MS-DOS for people with different levels of experience. Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided "as is" and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty
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    and CardWizard, CardView, CardSoft, and CardID are trademarks of SystemSoft Corporation. For warranty information, see the Support and Service booklet. Hewlett-Packard Company Mobile Computing Division 1000 N.E. Circle Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97330, U.S.A. Edition 1 March 1996 Edition 2 July 1996
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    . Although it's compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is equipped with a full-size keyboard, and a built-in CD-ROM or floppy drive. This chapter introduces the OmniBook and helps you get familiar with your new computer. Identifying Parts of the OmniBook The illustrations below point out key
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    can hold an internal CD-ROM drive, a floppy disk drive, or a high-capacity battery for extra battery power. Alternatively, you can connect the floppy drive to the OmniBook externally. Note To connect the floppy drive to the OmniBook externally, pull out the floppy drive cable and connect it to the
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    have a contrast control. In this section you'll learn how to • Locate the display controls. • Adjust the display. To locate the display controls 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
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    contrast, and slide left to decrease it. Hint Keep in mind that a higher brightness setting gives a shorter battery operating time-because the internal light is using more power. (The contrast setting doesn't affect the operating time.) Using the Pointing Device The pointing device is positioned in
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    cap and clean it with a soft moistened cloth. When the cap wears out, you can replace it with one of the spares shipped with your OmniBook. To customize the pointing device The following changes apply to the built-in pointing device-or an external mouse, if you've enabled one. If
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    you want, then click OK. -or- If you want to select more than one setting, click Apply after each. Using Sound All OmniBook 5500 models support Sound Blaster compatible sound. In this section you'll learn how to • Adjust the speaker volume. • Connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones. • Record
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    . If the volume in Windows is too low, you may want to adjust it with the FN keys. To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones Your OmniBook has a built-in microphone above the keyboard and two stereo speakers. 13
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    or headphones into the output jack-the built-in speakers turn off. • Plug a stereo input source into the input jack. To record sound The OmniBook contains a built-in microphone for recording sound. You can also connect an external microphone in the built-in microphone jack. 1. Click Start, Programs
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    can increase the volume from the Effects menu. • To play back an existing sound file, open the file, the press the Play button. Using the OmniBook Keyboard You can tilt the OmniBook keyboard to a more comfortable typing angle with the built-in tilt feet located on the bottom of the
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    and ALT GR to type the upper-right characters. Learning About Windows To learn about Windows The OmniBook User's Guide introduces the OmniBook and shows you how to operate and maintain your OmniBook. For information about Windows, see the following sources. • Start the 10-minute tour of Windows 95
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    • See the Windows online Help. Click Start, then Help. • See the Introducing Microsoft Windows 95 manual shipped with your OmniBook. • Many bookstores have books about Windows for people with different levels of experience. 17
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    power that immediately restores your last screen. Advanced Power Management (APM) helps to minimize the amount of power you need to run your programs. And the OmniBook supports disk activity, and PC card status. CD-ROM This icon appears when the OmniBook is reading from the built-in CD-ROM drive.
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    The Windows 95 taskbar also shows status information about ac power or battery use, sound, infrared, and PC card use. The indicators shown vary depending on the current state of the OmniBook-whether a PC card is present or whether ac power is connected, for example. Some of the taskbar indicators
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    ac power, Instant On mode disconnects you from the LAN. To turn off the OmniBook (Save-To-Disk mode) Use Save-To-Disk to turn off the OmniBook when it is connected and undock if docked. 2. Press FN+F12 to save to disk. When you press On/Off to start the OmniBook again, the last screen displayed
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    If an application has trouble starting or seems slow, you may need to close some documents or even exit some applications to make more memory available. If this doesn't fix the problem, you may need to reboot or reset the OmniBook. In this section you'll learn how to • Reboot from the hard drive
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    the reset button again. Using Storage Devices Your OmniBook can access information in the following four places: • The floppy disk drive-drive A (if present). • The internal hard disk drive-drive C. • The CD-ROM drive-drive D (if present). • Two PC card slots-drives D and E (or drives E and F if
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    CD-ROM drive. • Insert and remove a CD. • Insert a PC card. • Remove a PC card. To install the floppy drive You can install the floppy drive or attach it externally to the parallel port. 1. If necessary, remove the CD-ROM drive (or super battery) from the OmniBook. 2. Slide the floppy drive into the
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    , pull out the floppy drive cable and connect it to the parallel port on the left side of the OmniBook. To remove the CD-ROM or floppy drive 1. Slide the switch to the right. A pull-tab pops out. 2. Pull the pull-tab firmly to remove
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    . To install the CD-ROM drive 1. If necessary, remove the floppy drive or super battery from the OmniBook. 2. Slide the CD-ROM drive into the OmniBook until it clicks into place. To insert and remove a CD When the OmniBook is reading data from the CD-ROM drive, the CD disk icon appears on the
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    about compatible cards, contact Hewlett-Packard-see the Support and Service booklet. Caution Do not install Card Services or Socket Services software if it comes with your PC card. The OmniBook includes Card Services 2.1 and Socket Services 2.1, which automatically detect and set up PC cards you
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    card battery yearly. When you want to replace a RAM card battery, plug the card into the OmniBook and make sure the OmniBook stays turned on while you replace the battery- you can plug in the ac adapter to keep it from turning off. Otherwise, the data on the card will be lost. To remove a PC card
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    . To find the system software version and memory size • Click Start, HP User Tools, Information 2, OmniBook System Information. The software version and amount of memory are displayed. To add memory to the OmniBook The OmniBook memory slots accommodate two memory-expansion boards. You can install
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    off the unit, unplug the ac adapter, and remove the battery. Otherwise, the OmniBook or memory-expansion board may be damaged. 1. Exit Windows-your current Use the tape tab to loosen the card from its connectors, then lift. 6. Position the memory-expansion board over the connectors and press in
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    battery, then press the blue ON/OFF button. 9. When you see the following message: WARNING - UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF MEMORY files to a tape drive, a network drive, a PC card, or a flexible disk. 2. Unplug the adapter. 3. simultaneously. 4. Remove all batteries from the OmniBook. 5. Close the cover
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    4. Replace the battery or attach ac power. 5. Press the reset button. Restoring Files Your OmniBook package includes a Recovery CD ROM and a Support Utilities floppy disk Book and the online User's Guide. • Read the online manual from the CD. • Access device drivers for various operating systems and
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    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
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    backup disks, 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-see drive in the OmniBook. See "To set up a PCMCIA or parallel port CD-ROM drive." 2. Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook (and the docking system if you're
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    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
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    -ROM drive." 2. Insert the Recovery CD in 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 35
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    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
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    In the Support area of the Web page, search for these OmniBook 5500 application note identifiers: Identifier bpi01098 bpi01099 bpi01100 bpi01101 bpi01103 bpi01104 Subject Installing OS/2 PC card drivers SCSI drivers Using OS/2 Sound drivers Video drivers 3. Managing Battery Power • Recharging
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    . To recharge the battery or run on ac power • Plug the power cord into the adapter, then into a grounded ac outlet. • Insert the adapter plug into the socket on the left side of the OmniBook. Caution Use only an HP F1044B ac adapter (the type shipped with the HP OmniBook 5500). Using any other
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    30% less time-if you turn off the computer. To respond to a low-battery warning When battery power is critically low, the battery status indicator in the LCD status panel appears empty and starts to flash. The OmniBook automatically shuts off to preserve your current session as long as possible. You
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    drive or CD-ROM drive from the OmniBook. 3. Slide the high-capacity battery into the OmniBook until it clicks into place. A second Battery Status icon appears in the LCD status panel, showing the charge level of the new battery. Monitoring Battery Power The battery status indicator on the LCD status
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    . Some I/O cards use significant power, even while they're inactive. To adjust the battery charging order If 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-you will be rebooting your OmniBook. 2. Press
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    usage and performance. For ideas about how to save battery power, see "To save battery power." 1. Click Start, HP User Tools, Setup, OmniBook, Power. 2. Select the power-management option that matches the balance you want between battery life and response time. If you choose the Custom option, you
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    the key. Store the key in a safe place away from the OmniBook. Setting Up Password Protection You can protect your OmniBook against unauthorized use by activating password security. You can create a user password for normal protection against unauthorized use. You can also create an administrator
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    to contact Hewlett-Packard for support or service. Your personal information is displayed each time you reboot the OmniBook. 1. Click Start, HP User Tools, Advanced. 2. Click the PC Identification button. 3. Type your name or any other information, then click OK. To set up a user password If you
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    /Off. (If you turned it off with just On/Off, you're not prompted for your password.) To Undock You must enter your password each time you undock the OmniBook from a docking station. To Save Setup Changes You must enter your password every time you save changes in the System Configuration utility or
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    operation if you forget your password, call Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Support and Service booklet. To delete a password 1. Click Start, HP User Tools, Setup, OmniBook, Password. 2. Click Set User Password or Set Admin Password-depending on which password you are deleting. 3. Type your
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    is requested-or you can use the administrator password to keep your PC identification and configuration secure. 1. Click Start, HP User Tools, Setup, OmniBook, Password. 2. Click the Set Admin Password button. 3. Type your new password-it can contain up to eight characters-then press TAB. The
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    password of the new OmniBook to match the current password on your hard disk. Protecting Your Data As you create or add information on your OmniBook certain sets of OmniBook files. The files you can remove vary depending on the operating system you selected. 1. Click Start, HP User Tools, Advanced
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    Finding People with the Phone Book. • Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator. This chapter introduces three applications to help you a few. Managing Your Time with Appointment Book Appointment Book in your OmniBook is the perfect replacement for that old pocket calendar or bulky scheduler you
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    To add a new appointment 1. If necessary, click the day in the Calendar to display the day of your new appointment. 2. Double-click the line next to the desired time in the Appointment area. The Add Appointment/Event box appears. 3. Type a description of the appointment. 4. Click OK to add the
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    an appointment, it displays a dialog box to signal the alarm, even if you have exited Appointment Book or are working in another application. If the OmniBook is off, it turns on to display the box and signal your alarm. To add a new event Events (like holidays and anniversaries) are special days
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    the Appointment Book is open and your OmniBook has an unexpected problem, it could corrupt the current appointment file. • From the File menu, click Exit. Finding People with the Phone Book Phone Book is another valuable part of your portable OmniBook. It is actually a personal database containing
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    • Click Start, Programs, OmniBook, and Phone Book. To add a name to the Phone Book 1. Double-click a blank line in the display area. -or- Press F2. 2. In the Name box,
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    is open and your OmniBook has an unexpected problem, it could corrupt the current Phone Book file. • From the File menu, click Exit. Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator HP Financial Calculator gives you all the power and convenience of a full-fledged Hewlett-Packard calculator. It lets you
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    2. Click the button for the desired math function. -or- Press the key on the OmniBook keyboard corresponding to the desired math function. HP Calculator "takes over" part of your OmniBook's keyboard and reassigns functions to it. You can see these functions and the applicable keys on the display of
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    If you are entering a multi-step problem, intermediate results are calculated when you type the next arithmetic operator. You can also type parentheses to group different parts of a calculation. 58
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    External Display. • Connect an External Mouse and Keyboard. • Making Serial Connections. • Making Parallel Connections. • Making Infrared Connections. Your OmniBook is a powerful computer in its own right-but you'll greatly expand its capabilities by connecting other devices. For information about
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    the Add Printer wizard's instructions. • A parallel printer is normally at the LPT1 port. • An infrared printer is normally at the LPT3 port (a "virtual" port). • A serial printer is normally at the COM1 port. For information about connecting the printer and the OmniBook: • For a parallel printer
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    The OmniBook supports either PAL OmniBook. The OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates the external monitor. The built-in display normally turns off to conserve power OmniBook display. However, in certain situations, you may want to select different display options instead. 1. Click Start, HP
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    the television or VCR into the Video Out connector on the back of the OmniBook. The OmniBook automatically senses and enables video output. To change the television type (NTSC or PAL) The OmniBook supports the European standard (PAL) and US standard (NTSC) video formats. 1. Important Save all of
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    box. To connect an SVHS device 1. Make sure the device has an SVHS connector. Plug an SVHS video cable into the connector. 2. Set the OmniBook's display resolution to 640x480 (other resolutions will not work). See "To change the display type" for more information. 3. Plug the SVHS video cable from
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    2. Turn the OmniBook off and on again with the blue On/Off button. See To connect an external mouse and keyboard 1. Purchase a standard Y-adapter available at computer dealers and electronic supply stores. 2. Plug the Y-adapter into the external mouse/keyboard port. 3. Connect the external mouse and
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    The OmniBook serial port is a standard 9-pin serial port. It supports serial device The OmniBook 9-pin serial port is a standard serial port, just like those found on many PCs. The most dealers and electronic supply stores. You can use Direct Cable Connection to link two PCs and share files,
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    3. Making Parallel Connections The OmniBook parallel port is a standard EPP 25-pin parallel port. It supports bidirectional data transfer. This supply stores. • For any other connection, such as a bi-directional connection, use a special parallel cable designed for that purpose. See the manual
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    and Reboot. If you're prompted, enter your password, then click OK. 6. Click OK to reboot your OmniBook. The parallel address are as follows: • LPT1 OmniBook at the printer. You can use Direct Cable Connection to link two PCs and share files, drives, and printers between them. You can make a wireless
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    an infrared printer To connect to an infrared (IrDA-compatible) printer, set the OmniBook printer port to be the infrared printer port, LPT3. See "To change a for infrared communications and helps you resolve infrared communication problems. To start the Infrared Monitor • Click Start, Infrared
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    • Setting up the docking system. • Docking the OmniBook. • Undocking the OmniBook. • Installing an ISA card. • Installing a PCI card. With the HP Docking System, you can significantly increase the capabilities of your OmniBook. Your docking system helps you connect your OmniBook quickly and easily
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    and snap on at one of the three height settings shown below. 2. Unplug the OmniBook's ac adapter and cables, then close the cable door. 3. Open the OmniBook's docking port door and slide the door under the port. 4. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into a grounded ac outlet. Plug the
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    only an HP F1140A ac adapter (the type shipped with the docking system)-do not use the ac adapter from the OmniBook or another product. Using an improper adapter could damage your equipment and will make your warranties invalid. 5. Place the cable cover on the docking system. To dock the OmniBook
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    2. Place the OmniBook on the docking system and firmly push toward the docking pins until the docking system's motor pulls the computer into the dock. To undock your OmniBook • Turn the OmniBook on and press the Undock button. The OmniBook closes down any connections to the docking system and ejects
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    password required. Light on indicates OmniBook docked successfully. Red light only indicates docking system has power. Red and green indicates that both the docking system and the OmniBook light have power. To install an ISA card You can add up to two ISA cards, such as network (LAN) cards
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    the bag and the port replicator's metal back plate at the same time. Handle the card by its edges. Avoid touching electronic components. 1. Undock the OmniBook and unplug the ac adapter from the docking system. 2. Remove the cable cover. 3. Slide the metal shield from the base. If the shield
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    the cable cover. 8. Plug in the ac adapter and dock the OmniBook. 9. If the card isn't detected, contact the card manufacturer. To install a PCI card You can add one PCI card to the docking system. If you install a PCI card, you can only install one ISA card-and it must be in the lower ISA slot
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    you want to use. 5. Slide the ISA card firmly into the connector and replace the slot cover screw. 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. 10. If the card isn't detected, in Control Panel double-click
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    or bookstore for other books about Windows, MS-DOS, and other applications. • Contact your dealer, or contact Hewlett-Packard-see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet. • Windows provides "troubleshooters" for several types of common problems. Click Start and Help. On the Contents tab, open the
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    Print Troubleshooter. • Make sure support on your OmniBook HP LaserJet printer, try using the HP LaserJet IIIsi driver (300-dpi). Certain applications may not work properly with 600-dpi printers. Memory Problems If a message says you're out of memory To find out how much memory is in your OmniBook
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    -click Add New Hardware. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. 4. When you have finished installing the serial mouse, you'll be prompted to restart the OmniBook. Keep the serial mouse connected when you restart. File, Drive, and PC Card Problems For information about maintaining your disk drives
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    . • If a modem card doesn't work properly, in Windows Help use the modem troubleshooter. If a floppy drive doesn't work • Check to see that the floppy disk drive configuration is correct. Note that the floppy drive will not work on the dock parallel port-only on the OmniBook parallel port. 1. Press
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    to see if your communications software may have an update to avoid power-management problems. Remember to enable Power Management when you're done. If an I/O card stops communicating properly • It may have been reset if the OmniBook turned off. Exit and restart the application-and plug in the ac
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    OmniBook doesn't reboot successfully • If drive C (the hard disk) isn't working properly, insert the Support Utility floppy disk in the floppy drive, then press CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot from drive A- then choose the Minimum Startup option. At the MS-DOS prompt, type scandisk c: to fix certain problems
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    Management option is enabled. • If the operating time has gotten shorter and the battery pack is more than a year or two old, you may need a new battery pack. If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter, or turn off the
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    '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 • Try adjusting the display. See "To adjust the display." • If the OmniBook is cold, allow it to warm up. Lockup Problems If an
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    keyboard, 63 external keyboard and mouse, 64 external mouse, 63 memory to OmniBook, 28 phone entries, 55 addresses serial ports, 66 adjusting display, 9 typing angle, 15 volume, 12 admin password (OmniBook Tools), 47 Advanced Power Management, 18 advanced settings serial ports, 66 alarms, 53 ALT
  • HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - User Guide, Windows 95 - Page 86
    password, 47 Direct Cable Connection, 65 disable infrared printing, 68 disks cleaning up, 49 defragmenting, 49 repairing, 49 display adjusting brightness and contrast, 9 external, 61 problems, 81 turning off, 19 VGA, 61 Display (OmniBook Tools), 61 displaying appointments, 51 docking port, 7 docking
  • HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - User Guide, Windows 95 - Page 87
    (Windows), 16 light (orange charging), 39 lights docking system, 73 linking two computers, 65 lockup problems, 84 low battery recharging, 38 replacing, 39 warning, 39 -M- math, 56 memory adding, 28 finding size, 28 in OmniBook, 78 problems, 78 microphone connecting external, 13 location of built
  • HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - User Guide, Windows 95 - Page 88
    , 59 problems, 77 setting up, 59 protecting OmniBook with admin password, 47 with Kensington lock, 44 with user password, 45 -R- RAM cards battery, 27 rebooting from drive C, 21 from floppy drive, 21 rechargeable battery, 37 recording sound, 14 recovering device drivers, 35 OmniBook applications
  • HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - User Guide, Windows 95 - Page 89
    Windows, 16 troubleshooting display problems, 81 files and drives, 79 infrared problems, 80 lockup problems, 84 memory problems, 78 PC cards, 79 pointing device, 78 power problems, 81 printing problems, 77 serial problems, 80 sound problems, 81 startup problems, 81 turning on and off manually, 19 TV
  • HP OmniBook 5500 | HP OmniBook 5500 - User Guide, Windows 95 - Page 90
    , 62 VGA display, 61 VGA output connecting, 61 location, 7 resolutions, 61 viewing appointments, 51 volume adjusting, 12 muting, 13 -W- warning low battery, 39 Window for Workgroups creating backup disks, 34 Windows learning about, 16 Windows 95 recovering, 31 Windows for Workgroups recovering, 32
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HP OmniBook 5500
User’s Guide
(Windows 95)
INTRODUCTION
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Using This Online Manual
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Finding More Information
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Notice
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1. GETTING COMFORTABLE
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Identifying Parts of the OmniBook
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Adjusting the Display
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To locate the display controls
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To adjust the display
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Using the Pointing Device
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To use the pointing device
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To clean the pointing device
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To customize the pointing device
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Using Sound
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To adjust the speaker volume
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To connect a microphone, speakers, or headphones
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To record sound
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To play sound
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Using the OmniBook Keyboard
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To use special features of the OmniBook keyboard
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Learning About Windows
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To learn about Windows
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2. OPERATING THE OMNIBOOK
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Checking the Status of the OmniBook
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To check keyboard status
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To check data storage status
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To check power status
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Turning the OmniBook On and Off
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To turn off the OmniBook (Instant On mode)
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To turn off the OmniBook (Save-To-Disk mode)
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