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HP OmniBook 7100 User Manual

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HP OmniBook 7100
User's Handbook
HP OMNIBOOK 7100 USER'S HANDBOOK............................................ 4
Using This Online Handbook....................................................................................................4
Finding More Information ........................................................................................................4
Notice .........................................................................................................................................5
1. INTRODUCING THE OMNIBOOK ........................................................ 6
Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook.....................................................................................6
Learning About Windows .........................................................................................................8
Safety Information.....................................................................................................................8
Working in Comfort..................................................................................................................9
2. OPERATING THE OMNIBOOK .......................................................... 10
Powering the OmniBook .........................................................................................................10
To connect ac power..............................................................................................................10
Starting and Stopping the OmniBook.....................................................................................10
To start and stop the OmniBook ............................................................................................11
To reset the OmniBook..........................................................................................................12
To transport the OmniBook ...................................................................................................12
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices ...................................................................................12
To use the built-in pointing devices .......................................................................................13
To activate full touch pad capabilities ....................................................................................14
To activate full pointing stick capabilities..............................................................................14
To configure pointing devices................................................................................................15
Using the OmniBook Display ..................................................................................................15
To adjust the display..............................................................................................................15
To extend the life of the display.............................................................................................15
Adjusting the Sound System....................................................................................................16
To adjust the volume manually ..............................................................................................16
To adjust the volume in Windows..........................................................................................16
Using the OmniBook Keyboard ..............................................................................................16
To use the Fn hot keys ...........................................................................................................17
To use the Windows keys.......................................................................................................17
To use the embedded keypad .................................................................................................17
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    HP OmniBook 7100 User’s Handbook HP OMNIBOOK 7100 USER’S HANDBOOK... 4 Using This Online Handbook...4 Finding More Information ...4 Notice ...5 1. INTRODUCING THE OMNIBOOK ... 6 Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook...6 Learning About Windows ...8 Safety Information...8 Working in Comfort...9 2.
  • Page 2 To use the Alt Gr key ...18 Checking the Status of the OmniBook...18 To interpret the status lights ...18 To interpret the status panel indicators ...19 Protecting the OmniBook...20 To set or change a password ...20 To delete a password ...21 To attach a security cable...21 To install McAfee VirusScan...22 3.
  • Page 3 Cleaning the Computer ...40 To clean the case ...40 To clean the display...40 Solving Common Problems...40 Accessory Problems...41 Audio Problems...41 Display Problems...42 Hard Disk Drive Problems...42 Infrared Problems...43 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems ...43 Memory Problems ...44 PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems ...44 Performance Problems...44 Power and Battery Problems ...45 Printing Problems...46...

  • Page 4: Hp Omnibook 7100 User's Handbook

    Internet at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. You can obtain a backup copy of the OmniBook Reference Guide (which came with your OmniBook) from our website (http://www.hp.com/omnibook). You can view or print it using an Acrobat viewer, available free of charge through our...

  • Page 5: Notice

    To re-install the User’s Handbook onto your hard drive, insert the Recovery CD and run Omnibook\Hputils\Disk1\Setup.Exe. OmniBook accessories may be purchased online. For the latest information, visit our website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 6: Introducing The Omnibook

    1. Introducing the OmniBook Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook. Learning About Windows. Safety Information. Working in Comfort. Keep in mind the following features as you learn about your OmniBook. The OmniBook’s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability. The high-performance Pentium®...
  • Page 7 3. Blue power button. Turns the OmniBook on and off. 4. Pointing stick (pointing device). 5. Touch pad (pointing device). 6. Built-in speakers. 7. Plug-in module bay. The OmniBook includes a CD-ROM / floppy disk drive. You can purchase an optional LS-120 drive, DVD drive, or a second battery.

  • Page 8: Learning About Windows

    Refer to the warranty statement for your product. Battery Safety To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery, do not allow a metal object to touch across the battery contacts. Use only the battery designated for use with your model of the HP OmniBook.

  • Page 9: Working In Comfort

    When discarding a battery, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries. To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office. The battery cannot charge if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C (113 °F).

  • Page 10: Operating The Omnibook

    There are two ways to power the OmniBook: by ac adapter and by battery. Caution Use only the HP adapter intended for this product, model F1454A. Using any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and may void your warranty.

  • Page 11: To Start And Stop The Omnibook

    To start and stop the OmniBook. To reset the OmniBook. To transport the OmniBook. To start and stop the OmniBook You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the However, you may want to take advantage of the power modes, which provide alternative methods for stopping your OmniBook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, or start-up time.

  • Page 12: To Reset The Omnibook

    Hint Time-out settings. In order to save power or, conversely, to increase speed, you can change the time-out settings. Time-out settings specify when to shut down various components after periods of inactivity. There are separate time-out settings for each power mode. To reset the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows.

  • Page 13: To Use The Built-In Pointing Devices

    Two pointing devices (pointing stick and touch pad) are built into your OmniBook. By default, drivers for both devices are installed and support the basic features of each pointing device (but not the enhanced features of either). You can customize the OmniBook to support enhanced touch pad or enhanced pointing stick features.

  • Page 14: To Activate Full Touch Pad Capabilities

    Disable the pointing stick 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Select the System Devices menu. 4. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select Touch Pad.

  • Page 15: To Configure Pointing Devices

    3. Select the System Devices menu. 4. Highlight Internal Pointing Devices and select Pointing Stick. (Choose Both if you want basic touch pad features available.) 5. Press F10 to save and exit. Install pointing stick support From Control Panel, open Mouse, General and change the mouse type--click Have Disk and point to the directory listed below and select PS/2 TrackPoint.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Sound System

    To use the Alt Gr key. Warning Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated with ergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working in Comfort shipped with your OmniBook, or visit our ergonomics website, http://www.hp.com/ergo.

  • Page 17: To Use The Fn Hot Keys

    To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. Press and hold Fn while pressing the desired key. Hot key Does this Fn + F1 Decreases the display’s brightness.

  • Page 18: To Use The Alt Gr Key

    –or– To temporarily turn on the embedded keypad, hold Fn while typing a key. Status panel icons show the status of the embedded keypad and Num Lock. Hint Typing numbers. Consider leaving Num Lock on all the time. Then, when you want to use the embedded keypad on your built-in keyboard, turn it on (by pressing Fn+F8), or press Fn before each keypad key.

  • Page 19: To Interpret The Status Panel Indicators

    2. CD-ROM drive light Steady green light. CD-ROM disk is being read from. ¨ 3. Power status light Steady green light. OmniBook on (On or Standby mode). ¨ Steady amber light. OmniBook suspended (Suspend mode). ¨ No light. OmniBook off (Off or Hibernate mode). ¨...

  • Page 20: Protecting The Omnibook

    OmniBook. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Pointing devices do not work in the BIOS Setup utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the window.

  • Page 21: To Delete A Password

    1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Pointing devices do not work in the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 22: To Install Mcafee Virusscan

    To install McAfee VirusScan The OmniBook comes equipped with McAfee VirusScan, which currently detects over 13,500 viruses. As an HP OmniBook owner, you are entitled to 90 days free support from McAfee and one free upgrade to VirusScan. For details, see the Readme file under Start, Programs, McAfee VirusScan.

  • Page 23: Managing Battery Power

    3. Managing Battery Power Recharging and Replacing Batteries. Conserving Battery Power. The primary portable source of power for the OmniBook is its replaceable, rechargeable battery. Your OmniBook accepts a main battery (in the battery bay) and, if desired, a second battery (in the plug-in module bay). In addition to the replacable battery, there is a permanent, internal backup battery, which recharges whenever the OmniBook is on or connected to ac.

  • Page 24: To Recharge The Battery

    Replace the main battery with one that is charged. See –or– Install a charged second battery in the plug-in module bay. See plug-in module." To recharge the battery The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it’s plugged into an ac outlet.

  • Page 25: Conserving Battery Power

    4. Slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it clicks into place. Hint The battery module fits into either the plug-in module bay or the battery bay. Slide the front panel of the battery right or left so that it fits into the desired bay. Caution Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire.

  • Page 26: To Get The Most From Your Batteries

    1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Pointing devices do not work in the BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 27 Customized: You determine each setting for Smart CPU Mode, Standby Time-out, Suspend Time-out, Hibernate Time-out, and Hard Disk Time-out. For definitions of these power modes, see 5. Optional. Choose a setting for Time-out on AC. If you want the time-outs to occur even when the OmniBook is connected to ac power, choose Enabled.

  • Page 28: Making Connections

    4. Making Connections Using Plug-In Modules and Storage Media. Connecting External Devices. Using PC Cards. Using Docking Products. Using Plug-In Modules and Storage Media To replace a plug-in module. To insert or eject a floppy disk. To insert or remove a CD. The OmniBook Plug-In Modules User’s Guide describes OmniBook accessory modules and shows you how to install and use them.

  • Page 29: To Insert Or Eject A Floppy Disk

    1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. (This is not necessary if you are removing a battery from the plug-in module bay and inserting another battery). 2. Slide and hold the release latch, then pull out the module, as shown. 3.

  • Page 30: Connecting External Devices

    1. Press the button on the face of the CD-ROM drive. 2. If you are using this drive for the first time, be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert. 3. Place the CD into the drive (label facing up) and gently press down to seat the CD on the spindle.

  • Page 31: To Connect A Printer Or Other Parallel Device

    2. Connect the monitor cable from the monitor to the VGA port on the rear of the OmniBook. 3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on. 4. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook. 5.

  • Page 32: To Connect A Serial Mouse Or Other Serial Device

    1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Plug the mouse or keyboard PS/2 cable into the PS/2 port on the OmniBook. To connect both a mouse and a keyboard, use the HP F1469A PS/2 Y- adapter. To connect a device that has a PC-type jack, first connect its cable to an...

  • Page 33: To Connect A Universal Serial Bus Device

    3. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook. Hint To use hot keys from an external keyboard, substitute CTRL+ALT for the OmniBook Fn key. For example, to access Fn+F2, press CTRL+ALT+F2. If this does not work, check that the setting for External Fn Key is enabled in the System Devices menu of BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 34: To Connect An Audio Source, A Microphone, Or Headphones

    To connect an audio source, a microphone, or headphones Your OmniBook has a built-in microphone above the keyboard and two stereo speakers. The audio jacks allow you to plug in external audio devices: Plug a stereo input source (such as a CD player) into the input (left) jack. Plug the microphone into the microphone (middle) jack.

  • Page 35: Using Pc Cards

    Type III card. Except in Windows NT 4.0, both slots support Zoomed Video, which allows a zoomed video card to show high-quality multimedia presentations. For information about compatible cards, visit our website at http://www.hp.com/omnibook. Or contact Hewlett-Packard as described in the Support and Service booklet. Note...

  • Page 36: To Remove A Pc Card

    Do not install Card Services or Socket Services software if it comes with your PC Card. Windows 95 already includes Card Services and Socket Services, which automatically detect and set up PC Cards you install in the upper and lower card slots.

  • Page 37: Using Docking Products

    Using Docking Products To install a docking tray. To dock the OmniBook. To undock the OmniBook. The OmniBook docking products provide external connections for the OmniBook that you can leave in place whenever you remove the OmniBook from your desk. Instead of disconnecting and reconnecting peripheral devices, you simply undock and dock the OmniBook.
  • Page 38 OmniBook before inserting it into the dock. Caution Use only an HP F1454A ac adapter (the type shipped with your OmniBook). Using any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and may void your warranty. Refer to the warranty statement for your product.

  • Page 39: To Undock The Omnibook

    To undock the OmniBook 1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. If you have a plug-and-play operating system, such as Windows 95, you do not need to turn off the OmniBook before removing it from the dock. 2. Press the undock button on the front of the dock and wait for the undock light to turn green.

  • Page 40: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    5. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Computer. Solving Common Problems. Cleaning the Computer To clean the case. To clean the display. To clean the case Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the case. You can use a mild detergent, but do not use abrasives or solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or isopropyl alcohol.

  • Page 41: Accessory Problems

    If you always want to boot from a CD, check boot order in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Open the Boot menu. The default boot order is...

  • Page 42: Display Problems

    Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu, check that Audio is enabled.

  • Page 43: Infrared Problems

    Check settings in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu, check that Infrared Port is enabled.

  • Page 44: Memory Problems

    Make sure the touch pad or pointing stick is enabled in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu, check Internal Pointing Devices.

  • Page 45: Power And Battery Problems

    Check the BIOS Setup settings. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Power menu, set the Power Management Mode to Max.

  • Page 46: Printing Problems

    After extended use with ac power, the battery indicator may no longer reliably report the actual charge on the battery. To improve the accuracy of this indicator, use the following procedure to run 2 to 4 cycles of battery charging/discharging. 1.

  • Page 47: Serial, Parallel, And Usb Problems

    If the serial or parallel port is not working Check the port connection (may be loose). Check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 48: Startup Problems

    Check the boot order in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Open the Boot menu. The default boot order is...

  • Page 49: Index

    Index ac adapter charging battery, 24 connecting, 10, 24 docking product, 37 jack, 7 safety, 8 status, 19 accessories CD-ROM / floppy disk drive, 28 problems, 41 second battery, 28 adjusting brightness, 15 volume, 16 Alt Gr key, 18 audio adjusting volume, 16 connections, 34 problems, 41...
  • Page 50 docking products tray, 37 using, 37 documentation, 4, 40 dragging items, 13 drive C booting from, 12 drive status, 19 embedded keypad problems, 43 using, 17 external keyboard, 32 monitor, 30 external keyboard port location, 8 F1 through F12, 17 fast infrared, 34 port location, 8 using, 34...
  • Page 51 warning, 23 LPT1 port, 8 maintenance computer, 40 display, 40 McAfee VirusScan, 22 memory problems, 44 microphone connecting, 34 location, 6 MicroSaver lock, 21 monitor external, 30 mouse (PS/2) port location, 8 connecting, 32 serial, 32 moving the pointer, 13 Num Lock status, 20 using, 17...
  • Page 52 reset, 12 restart, 12 safety information, 8 saving battery power, 25 Scandisk, 43 Scroll Lock, 20 second battery, 25 security cable, 21 selecting text, 13 serial port connecting device, 32 conserving power, 25 location, 8 problems, 47 service, 9 Setup utility, 26 shift keys, 17, 18, 33 shortcut keys, 17 shut down, 11...
  • Page 53 learning about, 8 warning (low battery), 23 website, 4 Windows Zoomed Video, 35 keys, 17...

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