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Reference Guide
Comfort and Safety Checklist
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Your HP OmniBook Computer
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Taking Care of Your OmniBook
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Managing Battery Power
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How Power is Managed
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Monitoring Battery Power
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To install APM for Windows NT 4.0
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To check the battery status
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To respond to a low-battery warning
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To recharge a battery
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To replace the battery
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Conserving Battery Power
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To save battery power
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To set power time-outs
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To get the most from your battery
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Expanding the OmniBook
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Using the External Module Bay
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To install hot-swap support
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To remove or install the bay or module
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To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port
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Connecting External Devices
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To identify connectors for external devices
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To connect an external monitor
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To enable the built-in and external displays
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To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility
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To use an external monitor
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To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse
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To connect a printer
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To connect a serial device
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To connect a serial mouse
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To connect USB devices
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To connect audio devices
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To make an infrared connection
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Using PC Cards
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To insert and remove a PC Card
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To find tested PC Cards
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To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0
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Using Docking Products
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To install a docking tray
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To dock the OmniBook
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To undock the OmniBook
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Installing a Hard Disk Drive
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To replace the hard disk drive
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To replace the hard disk drive holder
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