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Using the Port Replicator

Congratulations! With the OmniBook port replicator, you can significantly increase
the convenience of your OmniBook for desktop use. By making one connection—
plugging your OmniBook into the port replicator—you can get easy access to these
types of devices:

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Printer or other parallel device.

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Modem or other standard serial device.

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Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.

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External keyboard and external mouse.

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External monitor.

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Audio connections.

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AC power.

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MIDI/Joystick.

Summary of Contents for F1381A

Page 1: ...1 1 HP F1381A Port Replicator for the HP OmniBook 3000 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ... reserved 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 this product 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 Porti...

Page 3: ...r the Microsoft End User License Agreement EULA contained in the Microsoft documentation The following License Terms govern the use of the software Use Customer may use the software on any one computer Customer may not network the software or otherwise use it on more than one computer Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software unless authorized by law Copies and Adaptations Custom...

Page 4: ...lett Packard Termination Hewlett Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these terms provided Hewlett Packard has requested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so within thirty 30 days of such notice Updates And Upgrades Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades which may be available from Hewlett Packard un...

Page 5: ...nect a serial mouse 1 17 To connect a serial device 1 17 To connect a Universal Serial Bus USB device 1 18 To connect an external display 1 18 To use the monitor stand with an external display 1 19 To enable the built in and external displays 1 19 To connect a parallel device 1 20 To connect a MIDI Joystick device 1 20 To connect your audio equipment 1 21 2 Troubleshooting 1 23 Solving Problems 1 ...

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Page 7: ...1 7 1 Using the Port Replicator ...

Page 8: ...ook for desktop use By making one connection plugging your OmniBook into the port replicator you can get easy access to these types of devices Printer or other parallel device Modem or other standard serial device Universal Serial Bus USB devices External keyboard and external mouse External monitor Audio connections AC power MIDI Joystick ...

Page 9: ...g several devices to the OmniBook Docking does not cause Windows 95 to create a new hardware profile Similarly undocking does not create an undocked profile This section shows you how to get your port replicator and OmniBook up and running quickly including how to Dock the OmniBook Undock the OmniBook Reset the OmniBook while docked Attach a security cable ...

Page 10: ...he type shipped with the OmniBook do not use an ac adapter from another product Using an improper adapter could damage the OmniBook and will make your warranty invalid 1 Plug the power cord into the ac adapter then into an ac outlet Plug the ac adapter into the port replicator 2 Slide the OmniBook s rear port door to the left ...

Page 11: ... on the port replicator platform with the back of the computer facing the port replicator s docking connector 4 Position your fingers on the platform grips as shown below Use your thumbs to push the computer firmly toward the port replicator until the OmniBook slides into place ...

Page 12: ...elease lever at the top of the port replicator 2 After removing the OmniBook push the release lever back into place To reset the OmniBook You can reset the OmniBook without undocking Press the reset button on the port replicator The OmniBook restarts automatically after resetting Reset button ...

Page 13: ...k to secure the OmniBook Kensington MicroSaver lock systems work with these ports and are available at many computer stores 1 Wrap the cable around a stationary object such as a table leg 2 Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object 3 Insert the lock into the port replicator s security port and release the key Store the key in a safe place away from the OmniBook Second Kensi...

Page 14: ...rt replicator including the following External keyboard External PS 2 or serial mouse Standard serial device 9 pin Two Universal Serial Bus USB devices External display Printer or other parallel device 25 pin External microphone audio source Headphones or speakers MIDI or game device Kensington security lock Two Universal Serial Bus USB ports Parallel port Serial port MIDI Joystick Mouse Keyboard ...

Page 15: ...okes CTRL ALT for Fn If necessary enable the external Fn key from the BIOS Setup Utility This is enabled by default See the OmniBook s Reference Guide for a complete description of the BIOS Setup Utility 1 Close all applications then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook If necessary you can press CTRL ALT DEL to reboot 2 When you see the following message press F2 to enter Setup Press F2 to e...

Page 16: ... mouse cable to the mouse port 2 Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator To switch back to the internal TouchPad Use this procedure to switch back to the built in TouchPad from an external PS 2 mouse while docked 1 Press the power button to suspend the OmniBook 2 Disconnect the mouse cable from the port replicator 3 Press the power button to resume or Undock disconnect mouse then dock again Mouse...

Page 17: ...ist or select Standard Serial Mouse 6 Click OK Close then click Yes when prompted to restart To connect a serial device Use standard serial cables and adapters available at computer dealers and electronic supply stores to connect serial devices 1 Attach the serial cable to the serial port 2 Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator 3 If necessary install your serial device driver See your Windows o...

Page 18: ...vides two USB ports 1 Attach the USB cable to either the upper or lower USB port 2 Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator To connect an external display Use this procedure to connect a standard VGA SVGA or XGA external display to your OmniBook 1 Attach the display cable to the display port 2 Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator The built in display turns off If you want to run the built in d...

Page 19: ...n and external displays Press Fn F5 to cycle through the external and built in display options Internal External Both or 1 Close all applications then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook If necessary you can press CTRL ALT DEL to reboot 2 When you see the following message press F2 to enter Setup Press F2 to enter Setup 3 From the Main menu use the down arrow to highlight Video Display Devic...

Page 20: ...rallel cable to the parallel port 2 Dock the OmniBook PC in the port replicator 3 If necessary install your parallel device driver See your Windows or device manual for instructions To connect a MIDI Joystick device 1 Attach the cable to the MIDI Joystick port 2 Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator Parallel port The port replicator s 25 pin parallel port is a standard enhanced EPP ECP parallel...

Page 21: ...cable to the corresponding audio port 2 Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator Speaker out Line in You can press Fn F7 to mute the sound Pressing Fn F7 again enables the sound Microphone in Line in connector for an external audio source such as a CD player Microphone in for an external microphone Amplified speaker out connector for headphones or speakers ...

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Page 23: ...1 23 2 Troubleshooting ...

Page 24: ... Wide Web The HP Web site provides information about HP mobile computing products You can download new software and drivers get detailed setup instructions or view a list of frequently asked questions and answers The HP Web site address is http www hp com go omnibook Technical Support If you d like to talk to a trained HP representative you can call Technical Support If the product is under warran...

Page 25: ...in the port replicator The connection should be snug Make sure the ends of the device cable are connected properly Make sure the device and the port replicator are connected and both have power connected and turned on Reboot the OmniBook If an external PS 2 mouse or keyboard doesn t work Make sure the mouse or keyboard is plugged into the correct port The mouse and keyboard ports look the same See...

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Page 27: ...1 27 3 Specifications and Regulatory Information ...

Page 28: ...in chapter 2 If you think your port replicator 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 OmniBoo...

Page 29: ...e in and MIC in 2 pin ac jack for ac adapter MIDI port D sub 15 pin female for MIDI in out 2 Universal Serial Bus USB ports Power Includes F1377A ac adapter 100 to 240 Vac 50 to 60 Hz input 19 Vdc 2 4A output Security Kensington lock slot secures port replicator Size Height Depth Width 81 5 mm 3 21 in 320 0 mm 12 60 in 356 9 mm 14 05 in Weight 1 67 kg 3 68 lb Environmental Operating temperature St...

Page 30: ...llation The FCC label for this product is visible on the bottom of the unit In the unlikely event that there is interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by undocking the OmniBook and unplugging the ac adapter try the following Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna Relocating the port replicator with respect to the receiver Connecting the ac adapter to another...

Page 31: ...gital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada Japan ...

Page 32: ...llowing product specifications Safety IEC 950 1991 A1 A2 EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 EMC CISPR 22 1993 EN 55022 1994 Class B 1 EN 50082 1 1992 IEC 1000 4 2 1995 prEN 55024 2 1992 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 1000 4 3 1995 prEN 55024 3 1991 3V m IEC 1000 4 4 1995 prEN 55024 4 1992 0 5kV signal lines 1 0kV power lines ANSI C63 4 1992 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the ...

Page 33: ... Joystick 1 20 parallel 1 20 serial 1 17 USB 1 18 dimensions 1 29 display external 1 18 troubleshooting 1 25 docking 1 10 documentation 1 24 E enabling display device 1 19 external Fn key 1 15 serial mouse 1 17 F fax service 1 24 Fn key F5 1 19 F7 1 25 up arrow 1 25 Fn key external 1 15 H help 1 24 HP First 1 24 J joystick 1 20 K Kensington lock 1 13 keyboard connecting 1 15 external Fn key 1 15 L...

Page 34: ...ouchPad 1 16 troubleshooting 1 25 R regulatory 1 30 repair 1 28 reset button 1 12 S security cable 1 13 serial device 1 17 1 25 USB device 1 18 service repair 1 28 software license 1 3 specifications 1 29 support 1 28 SVGA 1 18 T technical specifications 1 29 technical support 1 24 temperature 1 29 TouchPad 1 16 troubleshooting 1 25 U Universal Serial Bus 1 18 USB device 1 18 User s Guide 1 24 V V...

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