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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

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Hard Disk Drive Problems

If the OmniBook’s hard drive doesn’t spin

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Check the power source.

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Remove and reinsert the hard drive. See page 1-81 for instructions.

If the hard disk makes buzzing or whining noise

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Back up the drive immediately.

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Check for alternate noise sources, such as the fan or a PC Card drive.

If files are corrupted

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Run the McAfee VirusScan program (see page 1-46 for instructions).

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For Windows 95

 

If you’re using Windows 95, you can run the Scandisk surface scan to check the
platter. (This is not available in Windows NT 4.0). From the Start menu, click
Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scandisk.

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For Windows NT 4.0

 

Right click on the drive, then click Properties, Tools, Error Checking.

Summary of Contents for OmniBook 4100

Page 1: ...1 1 HP OmniBook 4100 Reference Guide ...

Page 2: ...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 Portions of the programs that control this product may al...

Page 3: ...ent 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 Customer may make copies or adaptations of th...

Page 4: ...t 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 under...

Page 5: ... 29 To reset the OmniBook 1 30 Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices 1 31 To use the built in pointing devices 1 32 To activate full touch pad capabilities 1 33 To activate full pointing stick capabilities 1 34 To configure pointing devices 1 35 Using the OmniBook Display 1 36 To adjust the display brightness 1 36 To extend the life of the display 1 36 Adjusting the Audio System 1 37 To adjust the v...

Page 6: ... In Modules 1 63 To replace a plug in module 1 64 To insert or eject a floppy disk 1 65 To insert or remove a CD 1 66 Connecting External Devices 1 67 To identify connectors for external devices 1 68 To connect an external monitor 1 69 To enable the built in and external displays 1 69 To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility 1 69 To connect a parallel device 1 70 To connect a serial de...

Page 7: ...or retail Windows 95 1 98 Installing Retail Windows NT 4 0 1 100 To install a retail version of Windows NT 4 0 1 101 To install Service Pack 3 for retail Windows NT 4 0 1 102 To install video support for retail Windows NT 4 0 1 103 To install audio support for retail Windows NT 4 0 1 104 To install APM for retail Windows NT 4 0 1 105 To install Card Executive 2 x for retail Windows NT 4 0 1 106 Re...

Page 8: ...nostic floppy disk 1 124 To run the diagnostic test 1 125 8 Specifications and Regulatory Information 1 127 Hardware Specifications 1 129 Software System Resources 1 132 Safety Information 1 134 Regulatory Information 1 137 U S A 1 137 Canada 1 138 Japan 1 138 Europe 1 139 ...

Page 9: ...1 9 1 Introducing the OmniBook ...

Page 10: ... shows you the OmniBook basics It also contains troubleshooting information Start Programs OmniBook Library Online OmniBook Notes For late breaking information available after the manuals were completed see OmniBook Notes Start Programs OmniBook Library The introductory Microsoft manual for Windows 95 or Windows NT This is shipped with your OmniBook and contains information about using the standar...

Page 11: ...ilable OmniBook accessories Description of OmniBook features Included in the OmniBook 4100 box HP OmniBook 4100 Floppy disk drive HP F1472A installed 24 x CD ROM drive HP F1474A AC adapter HP F1454A and power cord Lithium ion battery HP F1466A Weight saving module installed This OmniBook Reference Guide Quick Start sheet Support and Service booklet Working in Comfort booklet List of optional OmniB...

Page 12: ...rinting HP offers a variety of docking solutions plug in modules and other accessories including the following Docking system and monitor stand HP F1477A Mini dock HP F1452A Port replicator HP F1451A Floppy disk drive HP F1472A 24x CD ROM drive HP F1474A LS 120 drive HP F1470A DVD drive HP F1465A Available Fall 1998 Lithium ion battery HP F1466A You can install a second battery in the module bay P...

Page 13: ...ard status lights left to right caps lock keypad lock num lock 2 Built in microphone 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 Click buttons two above and two below touch pad 8 Main battery release latch ...

Page 14: ...ccepts two Type II cards or one Type III card 14 Main status lights left to right power state hard disk activity charging status 15 Latch to open and close the OmniBook OmniBook Side View 16 PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse port supports Y adapter 17 Universal serial bus port USB Windows NT 4 0 does not support USB 18 System off button to shut down the OmniBook 19 Built in speakers 20 Module release la...

Page 15: ...k and another computer or a printer with an infrared port You must install infrared drivers 24 Kensington lock slot security connector 25 Parallel port LPT1 Use this port for a parallel printer other parallel device or to connect the floppy disk drive externally 26 Serial port COM1 Use this port for a serial mouse a modem a serial printer or other serial device 27 External monitor port 28 Docking ...

Page 16: ...factory installed on the hard disk drive When your OmniBook starts up the first time it takes you through a series of setup screens including installation of the operating system This section describes how to set up the OmniBook with the factory installed Windows operating system Setting up the OmniBook for the first time ...

Page 17: ...adapter could damage the OmniBook and may void your warranty Refer to the warranty statement for your product 1 Remove the weight saving module Slide the release latch forward then push it back as far as it will go Hint You can use the weight saving module in place of your CD ROM or floppy disk drive to lighten the OmniBook 2 Insert the OmniBook s main battery ...

Page 18: ... The Windows 95 or Windows NT Setup program starts automatically 5 Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen During setup you will be prompted to accept the License Agreement and enter the Product ID printed on the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft Windows manual If you are prompted to set up a user account and password You can either set up the account or press ESC to skip t...

Page 19: ...s in detail To run the BIOS Setup utility 1 Close all applications then shut down Windows and restart the OmniBook 2 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 The pointing devices are not active in the BIOS Setup utility Press the RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys to move among menus Press the DOWN and UP arrow keys to move among parameters in a menu Press F5 or F6 to move throug...

Page 20: ...y Drive Sets the floppy drive type Floppy disk drive type detected and set automatically Hard Disk Sets the hard disk drive type and various parameters Hard disk drive detected and set automatically Quiet Boot When enabled hides summary of power on self test and messages during boot Enabled Video Display Device Sets whether the built in display automatically switches to an external display if one ...

Page 21: ...automatic Disabled Mode Sets the hardware to support SIR Standard IR ASK IR amplitude shift keyed IR or FIR Fast IR infrared communications Driver installation required SIR Base I O address Sets the I O address and interrupt 2F8h IRQ3 DMA channel For Fast Ir mode sets the DMA channel DMA3 Parallel Port Sets how the parallel port is configured by the BIOS specified or automatic Enabled Mode Sets th...

Page 22: ... Z Set Administrator Password Press ENTER to set change or clear administrator password This password protects BIOS Setup settings Boot Sets whether a user password is required when the computer boots Enabled Resume Sets whether a user password is required when resuming from a suspended state Enabled Undock Sets whether a user password is required when undocking the OmniBook Disabled Hard Disk Dri...

Page 23: ...e out Sets whether the computer goes from Suspend to Hibernate power mode after the indicated period of inactivity Skips Suspend mode if that time out is disabled 4 hours Hard Disk Time out Sets the period of hard disk inactivity after which the hard disk stops spinning 2 minutes Time out on AC Sets whether power management time outs occur while the ac adapter is connected Disabled Power Button Mo...

Page 24: ... Saves Setup changes exits and reboots Discard Changes and Exit Discards Setup changes since last save exits and reboots Does not affect Security date or time changes Get Default Values Restores default settings stays in Setup Does not affect Security date or time changes Load Previous Values Discards Setup changes since last save stays in Setup Does not affect Security date or time changes Save C...

Page 25: ...e information about TopTools To install TopTools The TopTools package is included with the OmniBook but you must install it before you can use it On Windows NT systems you will need administrator privileges to install TopTools software 1 Start Windows if it is not already running 2 Click Start Programs HP DMI Setup To run TopTools TopTools may be run locally on a PC or remotely by a network admini...

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Page 27: ...1 27 2 Operating the OmniBook ...

Page 28: ...et familiar with basic operation including Starting and stopping the OmniBook Using the OmniBook pointing devices Managing pointing devices Using the OmniBook display Adjusting the audio system Using the OmniBook keyboard Checking the status of the OmniBook Protecting the OmniBook ...

Page 29: ...estarts quickly May restore network connections Press the blue power button to display your current session Instant On Press Fn F12 or allow time out Hibernate Mode Saves maximum power Saves current session to disk shuts down May restore network connections Press the blue power button to restart and restore your previous session Click Start Shut Down recommended or Press and hold the blue power bu...

Page 30: ... can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows 1 If possible shut down Windows 2 Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the recess on the right side of the OmniBook as shown or if this fails Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down 3 After the computer shuts down press the blue power button to turn it on ...

Page 31: ...nd that you are selecting enhanced features for the touch pad only You cannot activate enhanced features for both simultaneously This section describes how to Use the built in pointing devices Activate full touch pad capabilities Activate full pointing stick capabilities Configure pointing devices 1 Pointing stick pressure sensitive pointing device 2 Touch pad touch sensitive pointing device 3 Cli...

Page 32: ...ss the touch pad in the direction you want the pointer to move 3 Use the left and right click buttons which function like the left and right buttons on a mouse to make your selection To open an application move the pointer over the icon then press the left button twice rapidly To make menu selections move the pointer to the item and press the left button once To open the shortcut menu for an item ...

Page 33: ... Programs and remove IBM TrackPoint Support 3 Double click Mouse then click General 4 Click Change and then select Show All Devices 5 Under Manufacturers click Standard Mouse Types 6 Under Models change the mouse type to Standard PS 2 Port Mouse then click OK 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 S...

Page 34: ...Program and remove touch pad support Enable 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 Pointing Stick Choose Both if you want basic touch pad features available 5 Press F10 to save and exit Install pointing stick sup...

Page 35: ...l pointing devices pointing stick touch pad and external PS 2 or serial mouse in Control Panel open Mouse You can change left and right button actions double click speed pointer speed and tail and more To customize special pointing stick features click the pointing stick icon on the taskbar or open TrackPoint in Control Panel ...

Page 36: ...ing so that the internal light uses less power To extend the life of the display Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the OmniBook display Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting Fn F1 If you are using an external keyboard Fn CTRL ALT When working at your desk connect an external monitor and turn off the internal display Fn F5 Avoid using a screen ...

Page 37: ...ndows To adjust the volume manually To increase the volume press Fn UP ARROW To decrease the volume press Fn DOWN ARROW To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting press the mute button on the right side of the OmniBook To adjust the volume in Windows 1 Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar 2 Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume 3 To temporarily ...

Page 38: ...ciated with ergonomic injury For information about reducing your risk see the Working in Comfort document shipped with your OmniBook or visit our ergonomics website http www hp com ergo This section describes the OmniBook s keyboard features including how to Use the Fn hot keys Use the Windows keys Use the embedded keypad Use the ALT GR key on a non US keyboard ...

Page 39: ...ontrast non TFT displays only Fn F4 Increases the display s contrast non TFT displays only Fn F5 Switches among the built in display an external display and simultaneous displays Fn F8 Toggles the built in keypad on and off Does not affect an external keyboard If Num Lock is on then the numeric functions are active otherwise cursor control is active Fn F12 Enters Hibernate mode Fn S Enters Standby...

Page 40: ...ng at the application To use the embedded keypad When the embedded keypad on the OmniBook s built in keyboard is active two options are possible Num Lock on Keys change to the numeric or arithmetic designations printed in light gray on the keyboard Num Lock off Keys change to cursor control keys To interpret the keyboard status lights that show the status of Num Lock and the embedded keypad go to ...

Page 41: ...o the right of the spacebar This is a shift key providing access to certain keyboard characters For a character in the lower right corner of a key press and hold ALT GR to type the character For a character in the upper right corner of a key press and hold SHIFT and ALT GR to type the character Shift Unshifted ALT GR ...

Page 42: ...Book 1 Floppy disk drive light Steady green light Floppy disk is being read from or written to 2 Power status light Steady green light OmniBook is on Steady amber light OmniBook is in Standby or Suspend mode No light OmniBook is in Off or Hibernate mode Alternating green and amber light OmniBook failed when resuming 3 Hard disk drive activity light Steady green light OmniBook is accessing the hard...

Page 43: ...ve 2 Keypad Lock The embedded keypad is active Fn F8 Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys otherwise cursor control is active 3 Num Lock Num Lock is active Battery status In addition the battery module has five lights that indicate its charge level To view the lights you have to remove the battery and press the pad on the back next to the connector The number of lights that turn on indicat...

Page 44: ...mniBook Your OmniBook provides several ways for you to identify and protect your computer This section describes how to Set or change a password Delete a password Attach a security cable Install McAfee VirusScan Set unique PC identification Enable drive lock protection ...

Page 45: ... you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 3 Select the Security menu 4 Select Set Administrator Password then press ENTER 5 Type the new password then press ENTER The password can contain up to eight alphanumeric characters and it is not case sensitive 6 Type the password again to confirm then press ENTER 7 Under Password Required To choose when the password will be required Se...

Page 46: ...t the Confirm New Password prompt 8 Press Continue 9 Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility 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 click Start Programs McAfee VirusScan Readme Before ...

Page 47: ... MicroSaver lock system works with this connector and is 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 make sure it can t slip off 3 Insert the lock into one of the OmniBook security connectors and release the key Store the key in a safe place away from the OmniBook ...

Page 48: ...ard disk drive lock helps you keep your information secure C A U T I O N When you enable hard disk drive lock the current user password or administrator password if that is the only password set is encoded on the hard disk drive If you move the hard disk drive to another OmniBook you can t access the drive until you set the user or administrator password to match the drive s password After you mat...

Page 49: ...1 49 3 Managing Battery Power ...

Page 50: ...r instructions The OmniBook provides several safeguards so you won t be surprised by a dead battery condition including the following Built in warnings are displayed for low battery conditions The OmniBook automatically turns off when the battery charge gets too low your session continues when you start recharging the battery or insert a fresh battery Data on any of the drives is not affected by a...

Page 51: ...ernal connections is a power intensive operation that significantly shortens the length of a battery session Whenever possible connect the ac adapter when using external connections In addition to the replaceable battery there is a permanent internal backup battery which recharges whenever the OmniBook is on or connected to ac It maintains certain internal settings such as the clock This section d...

Page 52: ...e button on the rear of the battery The lights show the approximate charge level each light representing 20 of a full charge To respond to a low battery warning When battery power is critically low you are alerted by one or more of the following The computer emits a warning beep This reminds you to save your work If the OmniBook has been off you will not be able to turn it on The OmniBook automati...

Page 53: ...at 1 Connect the power cord to the ac adapter then plug the cord into an ac outlet The indicator light on the ac adapter shines when the adapter is on If the ac adapter does not light make sure that cord is not damaged 2 Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook s right side as shown Charging time Charging the battery takes about 1 5 hours to fully charge Battery life When the computer is in use typi...

Page 54: ...re A battery can burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of properly For more information about battery safety see page 1 135 C A U T I O N If you have any unsaved data it and your current work session will be lost when you remove the battery unless the computer is connected to ac power or a second battery is installed 1 Important Save you...

Page 55: ...derside of the battery firmly and pull out 6 With the latch in the open position slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it is flush with the unit 7 Close the battery bay release latch Hint The battery module fits into either the module bay or the battery bay ...

Page 56: ... Shut Down this is not necessary if you are removing a battery from the plug in module bay and inserting another battery 2 Slide the module release latch forward as far as it will go 3 Gently move the release latch back until the module pops out 4 Grasp the underside of the module firmly and pull out 5 With the latch in the open position slide the battery into the OmniBook until flush with the uni...

Page 57: ... second or select Start menu Suspend Put the OmniBook in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current session but will not be using the computer for several hours or more Fn F12 Shut down the OmniBook whenever you will not be using it for several hours or more Click Start Shut Down The current session is not saved Turn the brightness of the display down to the lowest comfortable level Thi...

Page 58: ...elect Power Management Mode Press the spacebar F5 or F6 to pick an option other than Disabled Maximum Power Savings The time out settings are defined for best power savings relatively short time outs Maximum Performance The time out settings are set for fast performance with some power conservation relatively long time outs Customized You determine each setting for Smart CPU Mode Standby Time out ...

Page 59: ...he battery as your power source Unplug the ac adapter when the computer is not in use To preserve the life of your battery be sure to charge the battery regularly For 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 In a discharged condition the battery voltage decreases faster Storage in a 100 charged ...

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Page 61: ...1 61 4 Making Connections ...

Page 62: ...2 Making Connections This chapter describes procedures to expand the capabilities of your OmniBook including Using OmniBook plug in modules Connecting external devices Using PC Cards Using docking products ...

Page 63: ...rive If you ve purchased other accessory modules refer to the accessory documentation that accompanied them for instructions This section describes how to Replace a plug in module Insert or eject a floppy disk Insert or remove a CD Hint The floppy drive module can also be connected externally via the parallel port If you want to do this you ll need to order the external floppy cable HP F1473A You ...

Page 64: ... OmniBook This is not necessary if you are removing a battery from the plug in module bay and inserting another battery 2 Slide the module release latch forward as far as it will go 3 Gently move the release latch back until the module pops out 4 Grasp the underside of the module firmly and pull out 5 With the latch in the open position slide the new plug in module into the OmniBook until flush wi...

Page 65: ...ove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading or writing data Otherwise you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding 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 66: ... facing up and gently press down to seat the CD on the spindle or remove the CD 3 Slide the CD ROM tray back into the module to close it If you lose power to the OmniBook or if you have removed the CD ROM module from the OmniBook you can manually open the CD ROM drive to remove a CD Insert a straightened paper clip into the recessed hole on the front of the CD ROM drive as shown above Note Your Om...

Page 67: ...ent before using it This might include setting switches to configure the equipment so that it will operate properly with the OmniBook and the software you plan to use This section describes how to Identify connectors for external devices Connect an external monitor Enable the built in and external displays Change display settings Connect a parallel or serial device Connect an external PS 2 keyboar...

Page 68: ...ort infrared communication Use this port for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook and another computer or a printer with an infrared port You must install infrared drivers 2 Kensington lock slot security connector 3 Parallel port LPT1 Use this port for a parallel printer other parallel device or to connect the floppy disk drive externally 4 Serial port COM1 Use this port for a serial mo...

Page 69: ...ent resolution from the internal display adjust the display properties My Computer Control Panel Display Settings To enable the built in and external displays For a temporary change press Fn F5 to cycle through the display options Internal External Both or For a permanent change change the settings in the BIOS Setup utility see the following topic To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utili...

Page 70: ... the parallel printer cable or other parallel cable to the parallel port To connect a serial device The OmniBook s serial port uses a standard 9 pin serial port Serial connections typically are to external modems and fax modems The OmniBook has one serial port Its address can be set in the BIOS Setup utility 1 Connect the serial cable to the serial port 2 From the Start menu click Settings Control...

Page 71: ...ws 95 A OSR1 does not support universal serial bus USB devices Universal serial bus USB provides a bi directional serial interface for adding peripheral devices such as game controllers serial and parallel ports and scanners on a single bus The OmniBook provides one USB port the OmniBook docking products provide two USB ports Attach the USB cable to the USB port Windows 95 automatically recognizes...

Page 72: ...N The audio jacks are three terminal stereo jacks They are not compatible with two terminal mono plugs Connecting a mono plug into the speaker out jack may damage the OmniBook Attach the audio cable to the corresponding audio port Note When you plug a device into the microphone in port the built in microphone automatically turns off When you plug a device into the speaker out port the built in spe...

Page 73: ...red port in as straight a line as possible The two ports should be no more than 1 meter apart with no obstructions in between Noise from nearby equipment can cause transmission errors To check the status of communications go to Infrared Monitor Start Settings Control Panel Printing to an Infrared Printer Install your printer and assign it to the OmniBook s infrared port You can then print from you...

Page 74: ...abilities of the OmniBook The OmniBook supports standard Type I II and III PC Cards PCMCIA and CardBus You can use two Type I or II cards or one Type III card Both slots support Zoomed Video which allows high quality multimedia presentations 1 Hold the card with its face up and its connector holes toward the card slot 2 Slide the PC Card into the slot until it is flush with the OmniBook 3 To remov...

Page 75: ... visit our website at http www hp com omnibook and check the Accessories section Or contact Hewlett Packard as described in the Support and Service booklet Manufacturer Card Description 3COM XJ 1336 PC Card Modem 3COM 3C589D PC Card 10Mbps LAN 3COM 3C575 PC Card 10 100 CardBus LAN Xircom CEM56 10 100 Combo 56K PC Card Modem 10 100 LAN Xircom CE3 PC Card 10 100 Ethernet LAN Xircom CM56 56K PC Card ...

Page 76: ...dock the OmniBook For more information about using docking products see the User s Guide that shipped with your dock To install a docking tray Your dock requires a tray that accommodates your specific OmniBook model Install this tray prior to connecting the OmniBook to the dock 1 Select the tray labeled for the OmniBook 4100 2 Slide the rear of the tray into the dock as shown on the dock label 3 P...

Page 77: ...he OmniBook and may void your warranty Refer to the warranty statement for your product 1 If you re using Windows NT click Start Shut Down 2 Plug the power cord into the ac adapter then into an ac outlet Plug the ac adapter into the dock Do not plug in the OmniBook s ac adapter while using the dock 3 Place the OmniBook on the dock platform with the rear of the computer facing the dock s docking co...

Page 78: ...e computer into the dock until the computer slides into place To undock the OmniBook 1 If you re using Windows NT click Start Shut Down 2 Press the undock button on the front of the dock and wait for the undock light to turn green Then position your thumb as shown and pull the release lever forward 3 Remove the OmniBook from the dock ...

Page 79: ...1 79 5 Expanding the OmniBook ...

Page 80: ...hat can be added to the OmniBook components installed inside the computer rather than connected to the computer s I O ports This chapter describes procedures to expand or update the capabilities of your OmniBook including Installing a hard disk drive Installing a RAM expansion module ...

Page 81: ...replace the hard disk drive You ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure 1 Unplug the ac adapter if present and remove the battery 2 Turn the unit bottom side up 3 Remove the hard drive screw from the bottom case 4 Pull out the hard drive by its plastic tab Important If you are installing a new hard disk drive you should create a Hibernate partition on the drive before loading any s...

Page 82: ...t have a cover you can remove the cover parts from the old hard drive You ll need a small flat blade screwdriver for this procedure 1 Remove the screw from the case then pry open the flap If necessary use a flat blade screwdriver 2 Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry open the snaps at the ends of the case then open the connector side of the case ...

Page 83: ...ing the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive 1 83 3 Pry out the corner next to the connector then lift out the connector and hard drive together 4 Unplug the internal connector and cable from the hard drive ...

Page 84: ...nsert the bootable Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive 4 Reboot press ESC twice and select the CD ROM as the boot device 5 Reset the OmniBook The DOS Startup menu appears 6 Choose option 3 Create Hibernate Partition erases Hard Disk 7 Choose Y to Continue 8 When prompted for Hibernate partition size we recommend that you create a 160 MB partition the same as the factory default Do not interrupt the Hi...

Page 85: ...e computer chips Handle the RAM module only by its edges Before installing the memory module discharge your body s static electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the OmniBook The OmniBook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing a 3 3 volt EDO RAM expansion module This section describes how to Install a RAM expansion module Remove a RAM exp...

Page 86: ...n on page 1 85 about how to handle RAM expansion modules 1 From the Start menu shut down the OmniBook 2 Unplug the ac adapter if present and remove the battery Remove a second battery if one is installed 3 Turn the unit bottom side up then remove the two screws from the RAM cover and remove the cover 4 Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30 angle until it is fully inserted Then pres...

Page 87: ... 85 about how to handle RAM expansion modules 1 From the Start menu shut down the OmniBook 2 Unplug the ac adapter if present and remove the battery Remove a second battery if one is installed 3 Turn the unit bottom side up then remove the two screws from the RAM cover and remove the cover 4 Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM board so the free edge of the board pops up 5 Pull the boar...

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Page 89: ...1 89 6 Using the Recovery CD ...

Page 90: ...irectory Contains README TXT text file Instructions for using the Recovery CD RECOVER ENC Encoded image of the factory load either Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 BOOTDISK For creating your own copy of a boot disk like the Support Utility disk FILE CHK Checksum list Used to verify that software recovery was successful OMNIBOOK HPUTILS Use this to install the online User s Handbook or to copy the Omni...

Page 91: ...If you ve deleted or lost files on the OmniBook causing the system to work improperly you may need to recover the original factory build This section describes how to Recover the OmniBook factory installation of Windows 95 Recover the OmniBook factory installation of Windows NT 4 0 ...

Page 92: ...nnect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook 3 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 4 Open the Boot menu and select CD ROM as the first boot device You may want to change the boot order back to Diskette Drive after completing this procedure 5 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD ROM drive 6 Press F10 then press Yes to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility 7 When the menu...

Page 93: ...r and turn on the OmniBook 3 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 4 Open the Boot menu and select CD ROM as the first boot device You may want to change the boot order back to Diskette Drive after completing this procedure 5 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD ROM drive 6 Press F10 then press Yes to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility 7 When the menu appears choose Rec...

Page 94: ...ndows 95 Location OmniBook hard drive and on the Recovery CD in Omnibook Drivers Win95 1 Shut down the OmniBook 2 Insert the CD ROM drive in the module bay 3 Connect the ac adapter and turn on the OmniBook 4 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 5 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD ROM drive 6 Open the Boot menu and select CD ROM as the first boot device You may want to...

Page 95: ... Setup found a compressed volume or a disk cache utility on your computer Quit setup and check your compressed volume with your disk compression software or remove the disk cache utility Then run setup again or choose Esc to continue with setup 20 Click Yes to accept the license 21 When prompted select Other Directory and click Next Enter C Windows for the path click Next and then click Yes to con...

Page 96: ... click Change 4 Click Have Disk 5 Enter the directory of the video drivers then click OK You may need to specify the Disk1 directory 6 Click OK to select NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD If prompted for the second disk specify the Disk 2 directory 7 Under Monitor Type click Change 8 Choose Laptop Display Panel 1024x768 then click OK 9 Click Close and then Close again Click Yes to restart the computer 10 ...

Page 97: ...mory Access 01 Direct Memory Access 00 Interrupt Request 05 Input Output Range 0530 0537 Input Output Range 0388 038B Input Output Range 0220 022F 3 Click Driver then click Change Driver 4 Click Have Disk 5 Enter the directory of the audio drivers and click OK 6 Click OK to accept Crystal PnP Audio System CODEC 7 Click OK to close the Unknown Device Properties window 8 When prompted to shut down c...

Page 98: ...nstall infrared support for retail Windows 95 If you ve installed a retail version of Windows 95 you ll need to install infrared support This drivers are located on the OmniBook s hard drive or on the Recovery CD in Omnibook Drivers Win95 Irda and in Omnibook Drivers Win95 Fastir 1 Go to the infrared drivers directory Omnibook Drivers Win95 Irda and copy the INF files to C Windows Inf 2 If prompte...

Page 99: ...t to accept the built in infrared port on laptop 17 Select SMC IrCC Fast Infrared Hardware and Driver then click Next 18 Click Next to accept the default ports COM4 and LPT3 19 Click Finish 20 Run Windows Explorer 21 From the View menu click Options 22 Select Show all Files and deselect Hide MS DOS file extensions for file types that are registered then click OK 23 Right click on SMCIRLAP INF in t...

Page 100: ...io Advanced Power Management APM and Card Executive drivers This section describes how to Install a retail version of Windows NT 4 0 Install Service Pack 3 for Windows NT 4 0 Install video support for retail Windows NT 4 0 Install audio support for retail Windows NT 4 0 Install Phoenix Advanced Power Management for Windows NT 4 0 Install Phoenix Card Executive 2 x for retail Windows NT 4 0 ...

Page 101: ...dapter and turn on the OmniBook 3 When you see the HP logo press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility 4 From the Boot menu select CD ROM as the first boot device You may want to change the boot order back to Diskette Drive after completing this procedure 5 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD ROM drive 6 Press F10 then ENTER to save and exit the BIOS Setup utility 7 When prompted select Create Hiberna...

Page 102: ...her applications 14 When prompted choose Do Not Connect The Computer To A Network At This Time then click Next Connect to a network after initial installation is complete 15 Continue following the Window NT setup instructions To install Service Pack 3 for retail Windows NT 4 0 If you ve installed a retail version of Windows NT 4 0 you ll need to install Service Pack 3 This is located on Recovery C...

Page 103: ...o then click OK For example D Omnibook Drivers Nt40 Video 6 Select the NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD then click OK 7 Click Yes to proceed 8 Click OK to accept the installed driver 9 Click Close in the Display Type window The new driver will not take effect until after Windows NT has restarted 10 Click Close in the Display Properties window 11 Click Yes to restart the computer If you need to install ot...

Page 104: ...ia then click Devices 3 Select Audio Devices then click Add 4 Select Unlisted or Updated Driver then click OK 5 Type the CD ROM drive letter followed by Omnibook Drivers Nt40 Audio then click OK For example D Omnibook Drivers Nt40 Audio 6 When prompted to install the CrystalWare Audio Driver then click OK 7 If prompted that a driver exists choose New to install the new driver 8 Click OK to close t...

Page 105: ...ntrol and monitoring of power settings and status For Retail Windows NT 4 0 1 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD ROM drive 2 From the Start menu click Run 3 From the CD ROM drive run Omnibook Drivers Nt40 Apm Setup exe For example D Omnibook Drivers Nt40 Apm Setup exe 4 Click the APM button to start installation 5 Follow the setup instructions on the screen For Windows NT 4 0 Factory Installation ...

Page 106: ...tilizing advanced Wizard technology to allocate system resources Suspend Resume functions and simplified administration of PC Cards when integrated with Phoenix Card Executive 1 Insert the Recovery CD into the CD ROM drive 2 From the Start menu click Run 3 From the CD ROM drive run Omnibook Drivers Nt40 Pccard Setup exe For example D Omnibook Drivers Nt40 Pccard Setup exe 4 Click the button to beg...

Page 107: ...t the ac adapter to the OmniBook 2 Install the CD ROM drive in the OmniBook 3 Insert the Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive 4 From the OmniBook Hputils Disk1 directory on the CD double click SETUP EXE The OmniBook Application Software Setup screen appears 5 Click Next 6 Click OmniBook Online Documentation 7 Click Install Now To replace a damaged Recovery CD If you lose or damage the Recovery CD take ...

Page 108: ...he BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the BIOS Setup utility except for the PC Identification and Password 1 From the Start menu shut down the OmniBook 2 Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook 3 Remove any PC Cards 4 Insert the BIOS Update disk in the floppy disk drive 5 Press the blue power button 6 When prompted choose the correct language 7 When prompted press C This start...

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Page 110: ...echnical information about the OmniBook on the Internet visit the Support website at http www hp com omnibook See other books about Windows MS DOS and other applications Check your local library or bookstore Contact your dealer or contact Hewlett Packard see the OmniBook Support and Service booklet or OmniBook Support in the online OmniBook Library Get information about system resources interrupts...

Page 111: ...he first boot device Make sure the CD ROM drive is seated correctly remove and reinsert If you always want to boot from a CD check boot order 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 Open the Boot menu The default boot order is Diskette Drive Hard Drive CD ROM Drive 4 If CD ROM Drive is not option ...

Page 112: ...enu check that Audio is enabled If you hear a loud high pitched whine feedback from the speakers Try reducing the Master volume Start Programs Accessories Multimedia Volume Control Avoid using both the built in microphone and the built in speakers If sound doesn t record 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 en...

Page 113: ... using an external keyboard Fn CTRL ALT Press Fn F5 in case the internal display was disabled Do this three times to return to the state you started from If the OmniBook is cold allow it to warm up If the screen is difficult to read Check whether the display resolution is set to its default setting 1024 768 XGA Check this in Start Settings Control Panel Display Settings Check brightness Fn F2 to i...

Page 114: ...mmediately Check for alternate noise sources such as the fan or a PC Card drive If files are corrupted Run the McAfee VirusScan program see page 1 46 for instructions For Windows 95 If you re using Windows 95 you can run the Scandisk surface scan to check the platter This is not available in Windows NT 4 0 From the Start menu click Programs Accessories System Tools Scandisk For Windows NT 4 0 Righ...

Page 115: ...k doesn t work 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 4 Select the desired pointing device 5 Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility Reset the OmniBook If the em...

Page 116: ...heck that Infrared Port is enabled 4 Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility For infrared communications an infrared driver must be installed and a BIOS Setup setting must be enabled See page 1 73 Check that only one application is using the infrared port Standard IrDA and fast IrDA are incompatible they use different drivers For fast IrDA check for DMA conflict with ECP parallel port Re...

Page 117: ... list of approved and tested PC Cards PC Card PCMCIA Problems If the OmniBook doesn t recognize a PC Card Make sure Card Executive is installed for Windows NT Remove and reinsert the PC card If the card requires an IRQ check that there is one available o If you re using Windows 95 look in Device Manager Properties Interrupt Request IRQ o If you re using Windows NT click Start Programs Administrati...

Page 118: ...fect response time 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 Performance 4 Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility Certain background operations such as virus scans can affect performance while they re running Some fi...

Page 119: ...he suggestions listed under To save battery power on page 1 57 If you are running any applications with an automatic save feature such as MS Word for Windows disable this feature If the operating time has gotten shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old you may need to replace the battery Turn down the display brightness Fn F1 Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time Check th...

Page 120: ... t charge until the main battery is fully charged Make sure the ac adapter is plugged into the power source Check that the light on the ac adapter is on Check that the second battery module is fully installed and locked in place If the OmniBook stops responding Press CTRL ALT DEL to end the application that is not responding Press the blue power button to suspend the OmniBook Then press the blue b...

Page 121: ... is not blocked Check for paper in the printer or other printer errors Make sure Windows is running infrared printing is supported only while Windows is running An infrared driver must be installed and the BIOS Setup setting must be enabled For details refer to the driver s Readme file located in Omnibook Drivers In Windows Help use the Print Troubleshooter If the left edge of printed output is mi...

Page 122: ...ws NT Diagnostics If an I O card stops communicating properly It may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off Exit and restart the application Check settings in Control Panel and in Windows NT Diagnostics If the serial or parallel port is not working Check the port connection may be loose Check settings in Control Panel and in Windows NT Diagnostics Check settings in BIOS Setup 1 Fr...

Page 123: ...he OmniBook doesn t boot from battery power Make sure the battery is properly inserted Check battery level on status panel Check battery contacts If available try another battery If the OmniBook doesn t boot from the floppy disk drive Check boot order in 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 ...

Page 124: ...diagnostic floppy disk You do not have to create a diagnostic floppy disk if you reboot from the Recovery CD and choose the OmniBook diagnostics option After inserting a formatted floppy disk in the floppy drive do one of the following to create a diagnostic floppy disk On an OmniBook with a factory software installation run diaginst from the Dmi Hpdiags directory on the hard disk or If HP TopTool...

Page 125: ...XT Then remove the diagnostic disk and press F3 to exit 7 Optional Run the advanced tests Press F2 to open the advanced test screen 8 Select and run the appropriate tests Tests are not listed if no such hardware is detected Press the following keys to run tests ENTER Runs the highlighted test F5 or SPACE Marks or unmarks the highlighted test F6 Marks or unmarks all tests in the current menu F7 Mar...

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Page 128: ...he online 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 online OmniBook Library Please have your OmniBook with you To clean the OmniBook You can clean the OmniBook with a soft cloth dampened either in clean water or in water containing ...

Page 129: ...lerator with 2 MB video RAM Zoomed Video support for both PC Card slots Power Rechargeable 9 cell lithium ion battery with LED charge level gauge 10 8 Vdc 4 2 AH 45 watt hours Battery life one battery up to 3 hours varies with type of usage Fast battery recharge 80 in 1 hour 100 in 1 5 hours Low battery warning Suspend resume capability 60 watt ac adapter 100 to 240 Vac 50 to 60 Hz input 19 Vdc 3 ...

Page 130: ...upport CardBus enabled Plug in module bay for accessory modules Optional port replicator mini dock and docking system Software Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 Windows 95 compatible Plug and Play Windows NT 4 0 APM and PC Card Plug and Play Advanced Power Management APM 1 2 DMI 2 0 with HP TopTools 2 6 McAfee Virus Scan 3 14 Online documentation OmniBook Recovery CD included Centralized worl...

Page 131: ...F1456A F1457A F1454A F1455A F1469A TMC3X575 TMC3C589 XIRCM56T 24x CD ROM drive module Floppy drive module Floppy drive cable for external use Lithium ion battery primary and secondary 4 0 GB internal hard disk drive 6 4 GB internal hard disk drive LS 120 SuperDisk drive module Docking system and monitor stand tall Mini dock Port replicator Monitor stand short for F1452A and F1451A 32 MB RAM expans...

Page 132: ...s may change some of the entries System Interrupts 0 System timer 1 Keyboard 2 Cascade IRQ 9 3 Free or COM2 infrared port if enabled 4 COM1 serial port 5 Crystal sound 6 Floppy drive 7 LPT1 ECP parallel port 8 Real time clock 9 Free 10 USB and CardBus assigned by Windows driver 11 Free 12 Pointing device 13 Numeric data processor 14 Internal hard disk primary IDE controller 15 Internal CD ROM driv...

Page 133: ...er 220 22F Crystal sound 376 Internal CD ROM drive secondary IDE controller 378 37F LPT1 printer port 388 38B Sound 3B0 3BB VGA adapter 3C0 3DF VGA adapter 3E0 3E1 PCMCIA controller 3F0 3F5 Floppy controller 3F6 Internal hard disk primary IDE controller 3F7 Floppy controller 3F8 3FF COM1 serial port DMA Channels 0 Sound record 1 Sound playback 2 Floppy drive 3 LPT1 ECP parallel port 4 Cascade 5 Fr...

Page 134: ... power cords listed below To purchase a power cord including one for a country not listed below or a replacement ac adapter HP part number F1454A contact your local Hewlett Packard dealer or Sales and Service office Power Cords Country Rated Voltage and Current HP Part Number Canada Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States 125 Vac 3 A 8120 6313 East and West Europe Egypt Saudi Arabia 250 Vac 2 5 A ...

Page 135: ... 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 with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Do not expose the battery pack to high stor...

Page 136: ...t to make any adjustment of the unit Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam do not open the unit CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LED Safety The infrared port located on the back panel of the OmniBook is classified as a Class 1 LED light emitting diode device according to International Standard IEC 825 1 EN60825 1 This device is not considered harmful but the following precautions are recomme...

Page 137: ...nlikely 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 OmniBook with respect to the receiver Connecting the OmniBook ac adapter to another power outlet Connections to Peripheral Devices To maintain compliance with FCC Rules and ...

Page 138: ... 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 éme...

Page 139: ...60950 1992 A1 A2 IEC 825 1 1993 EN60825 1 1994 Class 1 EMC EN 50082 1 1992 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 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Di...

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Page 141: ...1 37 1 112 devices connecting 1 72 audio devices muting 1 72 troubleshooting 1 112 audio drivers Windows 95 1 90 1 97 Windows NT 4 0 1 90 1 104 audio jacks location 1 13 auto airline adapter 1 12 B battery charging 1 53 installing secondary 1 56 low warning 1 52 operating time 1 57 safeguards 1 50 safety 1 54 saving power 1 57 status 1 43 troubleshooting 1 119 BIOS resources 1 132 BIOS Setup utili...

Page 142: ... Support Utility disk 1 90 cursor pointer 1 32 D defaults system 1 20 1 132 deleting password 1 46 1 58 destop management 1 25 devices anti static 1 85 boot order 1 24 conflicts 1 19 drivers 1 90 PS 2 1 21 devices external connecting 1 67 display 1 69 docking 1 76 infrared 1 73 parallel 1 70 ports 1 68 PS 2 1 71 serial 1 70 USB 1 71 devices plug in CD ROM drive 1 66 floppy disk drive 1 65 installi...

Page 143: ... 1 16 1 91 FAT32 1 90 FDD controller 1 21 files infrared transfer 1 73 protecting 1 48 recovering 1 90 FIR port location 1 15 1 68 floppy disk drive inserting removing disk 1 65 Fn key F1 decrease brightness 1 36 F12 Hibernate 1 39 F2 increase brightness 1 36 F5 display options 1 69 F8 keypad 1 40 R Suspend 1 39 S Standby 1 39 function keys 1 39 H hard disk drive lock 1 48 removing 1 82 security 1...

Page 144: ...ocation 1 14 status lights 1 43 troubleshooting 1 115 Windows keys 1 40 keypad embedded 1 40 L laser printer 1 70 laser safety 1 136 LED safety 1 136 license agreement 1 3 lights infrared 1 116 keyboard status 1 43 status 1 42 low battery charging 1 53 condition 1 50 warning 1 52 LPT1 port 1 15 1 68 M main battery installing 1 54 when low 1 52 Main menu BIOS 1 20 McAfee VirusScan 1 46 microphone l...

Page 145: ...anced Power Management 1 50 button location 1 13 connecting ac 1 17 1 53 conserving 1 58 managing 1 50 modes 1 29 saving 1 57 power cords 1 134 Power menu BIOS 1 23 printing compatible printers 1 70 infrared 1 73 1 116 parallel connection 1 70 troubleshooting 1 121 product specifications 1 128 protection file 1 48 hard drive 1 48 Kensington lock 1 47 McAfee VirusScan 1 46 password 1 45 PC identifi...

Page 146: ...S 1 19 retail Windows 95 1 94 retail Windows NT 4 0 1 100 TopTools 1 25 video display device 1 20 Windows 1 16 Setup utility 1 115 shortcut keys 1 39 Smart CPU 1 23 time out 1 58 SmartCard 1 12 software license 1 3 resources 1 132 sound See audio speakers location 1 13 specifications 1 128 hardware 1 129 software system 1 132 standby and display life 1 36 mode 1 29 status lights 1 42 time out 1 23...

Page 147: ...SB port location 1 14 User s Handbook online 1 10 V VGA output 1 15 1 68 video drivers Windows 95 1 96 Windows NT 4 0 1 103 virus scan 1 46 1 114 voltage requirements 1 134 volume adjusting 1 37 troubleshooting 1 112 wheel 1 112 W warning low battery 1 52 website 1 10 wheel volume 1 112 Windows 95 documentation 1 10 factory build 1 92 license agreement 1 18 setting up 1 16 Windows 95 retail audio ...

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