HP OminBook, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 1 HP OmniBook Plug In Modules User s Guide For other Service and User Manuals go to www ManualDepot com ...

Page 2: ...ved Reproduction adaptation or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett Packard Company except as allowed under the copyright laws The programs that control these products are copyrighted and all rights are reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation of those programs without prior written permission of Hewlett Packard Co is also prohibited Portions ...

Page 3: ...o eject a Zip disk manually 1 14 Using the DVD Drive 1 15 To insert or eject a DVD 1 15 To eject a DVD manually 1 16 Using the Second Battery 1 17 To handle and store the battery safely 1 17 To maintain and preserve battery life 1 18 2 Troubleshooting 1 19 Solving Problems with Plug In Accessories 1 21 Floppy disk drive problems 1 21 CD ROM drive problems 1 22 Zip drive problems 1 22 DVD Drive Pro...

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Page 5: ...1 5 1 Using OmniBook Plug In Modules ...

Page 6: ...ws you how to install and use them For complete information about operating the OmniBook consult the OmniBook Reference Guide and the online User s Handbook This manual explains how to Replace a plug in module in the OmniBook Use the floppy disk drive Use the CD ROM drive Use the Zip drive Use the DVD drive Use the second battery ...

Page 7: ...il the display shuts down This is not necessary if you are removing a second battery from the plug in module bay and inserting another battery To replace a plug in module 1 From the Start menu shut down Windows this is not necessary if you are removing a battery from the plug in module bay and inserting another battery 2 Slide the safety latch for the plug in slot into its recess 3 Slide and hold ...

Page 8: ...1SHYPI 1 8 4 Slide the plug in module into the OmniBook until it clicks into place 9 8 3 2 I WYVI XLI WEJIX PEXGL MW STIR 3XLIV MWI SY GSYPH HEQEKI XLI QSHYPI SV SYV 3QRM SSO 5 Slide the safety latch back to its original position in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 9: ...ect a floppy disk To connect the floppy disk drive externally If you want to use the floppy disk drive while also using any other OmniBook plug in module you can use the floppy cable optional accessory F1380A to connect the floppy disk drive module to the OmniBook via the parallel port 1 Connect the floppy cable to the floppy disk drive module and tighten the knurled thumbscrews 2 Connect the othe...

Page 10: ...IQSZI E JPSTT HMWO LMPI XLI 3QRM SSO MW EGXMZIP VIEHMRK SV VMXMRK HEXE 3XLIV MWI SY GSYPH PSWI HEXE SV XLI 3QRM SSO GSYPH WXST VIWTSRHMRK 1 Hold the disk with its face up then slide it into the floppy disk drive slot until it clicks into place 2 To remove the floppy disk press the eject button on the front of the drive ...

Page 11: ... 9 8 3 2 S RSX VIQSZI E LMPI XLI 3QRM SSO MW EGXMZIP VIEHMRK HEXE 3XLIV MWI XLI 3QRM SSO GSYPH WXST VIWTSRHMRK ERH SY GSYPH PSWI HEXE 1 Press the button on the face of the CD ROM drive If you are using this drive for the first time be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert if it is present 2 Place the CD into the drive label facing up and gently press down to seat the CD on the spindle or rem...

Page 12: ...en the CD ROM drive manually If you lose power to the OmniBook or if you ve removed the CD ROM module from the OmniBook you can manually open the CD ROM drive to remove a CD Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole as shown below ...

Page 13: ...the CD ROM drive 3 Click Start Run then type drive MRWXEPP and click OK where drive is the drive letter of the CD ROM drive For example type H MRWXEPP if the CD ROM is drive D This installs the Zip software so it s ready whenever you insert the Zip drive To obtain the latest versions of Zip drivers and software go to the Iomega website at http www iomega com QTSVXERX If you are using Windows NT an...

Page 14: ... into the Zip drive 2 To eject the Zip disk gently press the eject button on the front of the Zip disk drive Do not use excessive force The green busy light blinks as the disk spins down The drive takes a few seconds to eject the disk Store all your Zip disks in their protective case when not in use If you re using Windows 95 right click the Zip drive in Windows Explorer or My Computer and select ...

Page 15: ...ject a DVD manually To insert or eject a DVD 9 8 3 2 S RSX MRWIVX SV VIQSZI E LMPI XLI 3QRM SSO MW EGXMZIP VIEHMRK HEXE 3XLIV MWI XLI 3QRM SSO GSYPH WXST VIWTSRHMRK ERH SY GSYPH PSWI HEXE 1 Press the button on the face of the DVD drive If you are using this drive for the first time be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert if it is present 2 Place the DVD into the drive label facing up and ge...

Page 16: ... To eject a DVD manually If you lose power to the OmniBook or if you ve removed the DVD module from the OmniBook you can manually open the DVD drive to remove a DVD Carefully insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole as shown below ...

Page 17: ...ible OmniBook models and specified battery charger Check the Support and Service booklet for your local HP contact Do not disassemble There are no serviceable parts inside Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care If you come in contact with the electrolyte wash the exposed area with soap and water If it contacts the eye flush the eye...

Page 18: ...es of long term storage the battery must be charged at 20 50 to save capacity loss by self discharge and to avoid deterioration of battery performance Do not leave batteries unused for long periods of time If you have more than one rotate them If you use ac power make a point of using the battery once a week to keep it fresh Unplug your ac adapter when the computer is not in use ...

Page 19: ...1 19 2 Troubleshooting ...

Page 20: ...swer you can If you have problems see the problem solving suggestions and references listed in the troubleshooting section of this manual the OmniBook Reference Guide and the online User s Handbook Check with your computer system administrator if you have one Contact your dealer or contact Hewlett Packard see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Libra...

Page 21: ...loppy disk drive doesn t work Remove and reinsert the floppy disk If connected externally check the floppy disk drive cable connection Try using an alternate connection internal or external connection Check to see that the floppy disk drive configuration is correct in the BIOS Setup utility See the OmniBook Reference Guide for instructions on running the BIOS Setup utility If the OmniBook doesn t ...

Page 22: ...ook Run the BIOS Setup utility to make sure that the CD ROM drive is the first boot device See the OmniBook Reference Guide for instructions on running the BIOS Setup utility Zip drive problems If a Zip drive doesn t work Remove and reinsert the Zip disk Remove and reinsert the Zip module Reset the OmniBook If you are using Windows NT and are experiencing problems with your Zip drive download and ...

Page 23: ...it 10 seconds and press the power button again If the battery pack doesn t charge or stops charging Check that the battery is fully installed and locked in place with the safety latch Shut down the OmniBook and remove the battery then check that the battery contacts are clean Make sure that the ac adapter cables are fully plugged in Move the OmniBook away from any nearby heat source Unplug the ac ...

Page 24: ... fresh battery If the OmniBook stops responding Try waiting a few minutes for a response If after a few minutes there is no response press CTRL ALT DEL to close the non responding application If nothing happens press the blue power button for 4 seconds After the computer turns off press the power button again Use a paper clip to depress the system off button of the back of the unit then press the ...

Page 25: ...1 25 3 Specifications and Regulatory Information ...

Page 26: ... 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 t answer even after looking in the contents and index you can contact Hewlett Packard at the address or phone number listed in the Support and Service booklet or in OmniBook Support in the onlin...

Page 27: ... and CD Extra multi session and Video CD specification compliant Plays CD audio and reads CD R DVD R and CD RW Software and manual eject EXXIV Battery life up to 3 hours varies with type of usage for one battery up to 6 hours with dual battery operation Type Lithium Ion RZMVSRQIRXEP 0MQMXW Operating temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operating humidity 20 to 90 percent 5 to 35 C Storage temperature ...

Page 28: ...nstallation In the unlikely event that there is interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by removing the unit s batteries and ac adapter try the following Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna Relocating the floppy disk drive with respect to the receiver Connecting the OmniBook ac adapter to another power outlet Connections to Peripheral Devices To maintain c...

Page 29: ...is device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 numérique n é...

Page 30: ...992 CISPR 22 1993 EN 55022 1994 Class B 1 IEC 801 2 1991 prEN 55024 2 1992 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 801 3 1984 prEN 55024 3 1991 3V m IEC 801 4 1988 prEN 55024 4 1992 0 5 kV signal lines 1 0kV power lines 7YTTPIQIRXEV RJSVQEXMSR The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly The HP F1454A ac a...

Page 31: ...91 prEN 55024 2 1992 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 801 3 1984 prEN 55024 3 1991 3V m IEC 801 4 1988 prEN 55024 4 1992 0 5 kV signal lines 1 0kV power lines 7YTTPIQIRXEV RJSVQEXMSR The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and IEC and 825 1 1993 and carries the CE mark accordingly The HP F1454A ac adapter used with this product is di...

Page 32: ...1992 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 801 3 1984 prEN 55024 3 1991 3V m IEC 801 4 1988 prEN 55024 4 1992 0 5 kV signal lines 1 0kV power lines 7YTTPIQIRXEV RJSVQEXMSR The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly The HP F1454A ac adapter used with this product is disconnected from the power by unplug...

Page 33: ...1992 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 801 3 1984 prEN 55024 3 1991 3V m IEC 801 4 1988 prEN 55024 4 1992 0 5 kV signal lines 1 0kV power lines 7YTTPIQIRXEV RJSVQEXMSR The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly The HP F1454A ac adapter used with this product is disconnected from the power by unplug...