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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

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Memory Problems

If a message says you are out of memory

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In Windows Help, search for Memory Troubleshooter.

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If you are having memory problems running MS-DOS programs, in Windows
Help search for MS-DOS troubleshooter.

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems

If the OmniBook doesn’t recognize a PC Card

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Make sure Card Executive is installed for Windows NT.

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Remove and reinsert the PC card.

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If the card requires an IRQ, check that there is one available

If you re using Windows 95

, look in Device Manager, Properties,

Interrupt Request (IRQ).

If you re using Windows NT

, click Start, Programs, Administrative Tools,

Windows NT Diagnostics.

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Check the OmniBook website for information about supported PC Cards.

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Try the card in another computer.

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Reboot the OmniBook.

Summary of Contents for OmniBook 7100

Page 1: ...HP OmniBook 7100 Reference Guide ...

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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: ...y 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 a separate support agreement Export Cla...

Page 5: ...o reset the OmniBook 2 4 Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices 2 5 To use the built in pointing devices 2 6 To activate full touch pad capabilities 2 7 To activate full pointing stick capabilities 2 8 To configure pointing devices 2 9 Using the OmniBook Display 2 10 To adjust the display brightness 2 10 To extend the life of the display 2 10 Adjusting the Audio System 2 11 To adjust the volume manua...

Page 6: ...n Modules 4 3 To replace a plug in module 4 4 To insert or eject a floppy disk 4 5 To insert or remove a CD 4 6 Connecting External Devices 4 7 To identify connectors for external devices 4 8 To connect an external monitor 4 9 To enable the built in and external displays 4 9 To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility 4 9 To connect a parallel device 4 10 To connect a serial device 4 10 T...

Page 7: ...frared support for retail Windows 95 6 10 Installing Retail Windows NT 4 0 6 12 To install a retail version of Windows NT 4 0 6 13 To install Service Pack 3 for retail Windows NT 4 0 6 14 To install video support for retail Windows NT 4 0 6 15 To install audio support for retail Windows NT 4 0 6 16 To install APM for Windows NT 4 0 6 17 To install Card Executive 2 x for retail Windows NT 4 0 6 18 ...

Page 8: ...ate a diagnostic floppy disk 7 15 To run the diagnostic test 7 16 8 Specifications and Regulatory Information 8 1 Hardware Specifications 8 3 Software System Resources 8 5 Safety Information 8 7 Regulatory Information 8 10 U S A 8 10 Canada 8 11 Japan 8 11 Europe 8 12 ...

Page 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: ...OmniBook shipment Available OmniBook accessories Description of OmniBook features Included in the OmniBook 7100 box HP OmniBook 7100 24x CD ROM drive floppy disk drive HP F1446A AC adapter HP F1454A and power cord Lithium ion battery HP F1450A This OmniBook Reference Guide Quick Start sheet Support and Service booklet Working in Comfort booklet List of optional OmniBook accessories OmniBook Recove...

Page 12: ...time of this printing 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 24x CD ROM drive floppy disk drive HP F1446A LS 120 drive HP F1448A DVD drive HP F1447A Lithium ion battery HP F1450A You can install a second battery in the module bay PC Cards SmartCar...

Page 13: ... 2 Status panel 3 Blue power button suspends or shuts down the OmniBook 4 Pointing stick pointing device 5 Touch pad pointing device 6 Built in speakers 7 Plug in module bay can contain a CD ROM floppy disk drive LS 120 drive DVD drive or a second battery 8 Click buttons for pointing devices 9 Main battery ...

Page 14: ...crophone headphone out 16 Volume control wheel 17 PC Card eject buttons upper and lower PC Card slots Press once to pop out the button and press again to eject the card 18 Status lights left to right power hard disk activity charging status 19 Front infrared port There is a another infrared port on the rear of the OmniBook Windows NT 4 0 does not support infrared communication Use this port for wi...

Page 15: ...ort for HP OmniBook docking products 25 Universal serial bus port USB Windows NT 4 0 does not support USB 26 PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse port supports a standard Y adapter 27 Rear infrared port There is a another infrared port on the front of the OmniBook Windows NT 4 0 does not support infrared communication Use this port for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook and another computer or...

Page 16: ...actory 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: ...s powered 3 Connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook s left side as shown The OmniBook battery starts charging Note Let the battery charge a full 24 hours to completely charge the internal clock battery Otherwise the OmniBook may not keep the correct date and time 4 Press the blue power button The Windows 95 or Windows NT Setup program starts automatically 5 Follow the instructions as they appear on...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...k 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 is detected Auto Television Type Sets the for...

Page 20: ...c 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 Front Back Sets which infrared port is active Back Parallel Port Sets how the parallel port is configured by the BIOS ...

Page 21: ...r Password Press ENTER to set change or clear user password Password length can be no longer than 8 characters 0 9 A 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 suspen...

Page 22: ...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 23: ... 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 24: ...formation 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 administra...

Page 25: ...2 Operating the OmniBook ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...starts 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 but...

Page 28: ... can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows 1 If possible shut down Windows 2 Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down or if this fails Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the recess on the right side of the OmniBook as shown 3 After the computer shuts down press the blue power button to turn it on ...

Page 29: ...u do this keep in mind 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 p...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...move 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 7 Click Yes to any questions 2 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 e...

Page 32: ...ogram and remove touch pad support 2 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 3 Install pointing stick s...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...e lowest comfortable setting 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 When working at your desk connect an external monitor and turn off the internal display Fn F5 Avoid using a screen saver or other software t...

Page 35: ... volume manually How to adjust the volume in Windows To adjust the volume manually To increase the volume press Fn UP ARROW or Roll the volume control wheel towards the front of the OmniBook To decrease the volume press Fn DOWN ARROW or Roll the wheel towards the rear 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 ...

Page 36: ...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 37: ... For use with two batteries Briefly displays the individual battery status for each battery then resumes displaying the combined battery status For complete information about battery status see page 2 17 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...

Page 38: ...hile pointing 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 on the slanted faces of the keys Num Lock off Keys change to cursor control keys To identify the icons that show the status of Num Lock and the embedded keypad go to page 2 17 1 ...

Page 39: ...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 40: ... light OmniBook reading from or writing to floppy disk drive 2 CD ROM drive light Steady green light OmniBook reading from CD ROM drive 3 Power status light Steady green light OmniBook is on Steady amber light OmniBook is in Suspend or Standby mode No light OmniBook is in Off or Hibernate mode Alternating green and amber light OmniBook failed when resuming 4 Disk drive activity light Steady green ...

Page 41: ...ence of main upper and second lower batteries A triangle blinks slowly when that battery is charging The main battery charges first discharges last If two batteries are installed the gauge reports the percent of total charge For example if the main battery is 50 and the second battery is empty then the gauge would read 25 You can press and hold Fn F6 at any time to see the status of each individua...

Page 42: ...rive DVD drive or LS 120 drive Floppy disk drive The OmniBook is accessing the floppy disk drive PC Card There is activity between the PC Card and the computer Keyboard Status Icons Indicator Meaning Caps Lock Caps Lock is active Num Lock Num Lock is active Keypad Lock The built in embedded keypad is active Fn F8 Num Lock must also be on for the numeric keys Otherwise cursor keys are active Scroll...

Page 43: ...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 Install McAfee VirusScan Attach a security cable Set unique PC identification Enable drive lock protection ...

Page 44: ... 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 45: ...he Enter New Password prompt 7 Press ENTER at 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 St...

Page 46: ... 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 47: ...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...

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

Page 50: ...ds so you won t be surprised by a dead battery condition including the following The battery status indicator shows the remaining battery charge 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 af...

Page 51: ...ternal 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 ...

Page 52: ...o battery activity no charging Overheated battery The battery is too hot to charge Not necessarily a defective battery From the Windows Taskbar Move the pointer onto the power icon at the right end of the taskbar If you are using Windows NT 4 0 you ll need to install Advanced Power Management to display the power icon see page 6 17 The approximate battery charge is displayed as a percentage or in ...

Page 53: ... the drive You won t be able to restart until you restore power by one of the following actions Plug in the ac adapter or Replace the main battery with one that is charged or Install a charged second battery in the plug in module bay To recharge a battery C A U T I O N The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it s plugged into an ac outlet The OmniBook is normally warm while it s char...

Page 54: ...wer management settings see page 1 14 Optimum Charging To get the longest battery operating time continue charging until the OmniBook battery is fully charged indicated by the following Charging light on the front of the computer stops blinking Status panel battery indicator up or down triangle stops blinking Because of rounding a battery indicator can show a full battery before it s fully charged...

Page 55: ...saved 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 your work 2 Plug in the ac adapter or From the Start menu shut down the OmniBook 3 Slide and hold the release latch then pull out the module as shown 4 Slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it clicks into pla...

Page 56: ...led the lower triangle appears next to the battery icon in the status panel 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 Slide the front panel of the battery so that it fits into the bay then slide it into the module ba...

Page 57: ...tart 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 This reduces the backl...

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: ...4 Making Connections ...

Page 62: ... 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: ...e a DVD drive or a second battery This documentation describes the module that shipped with the OmniBook the CD ROM floppy disk drive 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 ...

Page 64: ...ve LS 120 drive or DVD drive shut down the OmniBook 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 Slide the new plug in module into the OmniBook until it clicks into place ...

Page 65: ... 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: ...e is present be sure to remove the cardboard packing insert 2 Place the CD into the drive label 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...

Page 67: ...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 keyboard or PS 2 m...

Page 68: ... printer 2 Serial port COM1 Use this port for a serial mouse a modem or a serial printer 3 External monitor port 4 S video TV out port 5 Docking port 6 Universal serial bus port USB 7 PS 2 keyboard or PS 2 mouse port supports the HP F1469A Y adapter 8 Back infrared port There is a second infrared port on the front of the OmniBook Use this port for wireless data transmission between the OmniBook an...

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: ...SB devices Note Windows NT 4 0 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 automa...

Page 72: ... to the OmniBook 3 Connect the cable to the S video port on the back of your television 4 Turn on the OmniBook 5 From the Start menu click Settings Control Panel Display 6 Click the Settings tab then select TV You can select any or all of the choices CRT TV LCD NTSC and PAL Television Standards If your television uses the PAL standard you ll need to change the default BIOS setting from NTSC to PAL...

Page 73: ... terminal mono plugs Connecting a mono plug into the headphone 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 speakers automatically turn off ...

Page 74: ...munication between the OmniBook and other IR equipped devices such as printers and other OmniBooks Line up the OmniBook s infrared port and the other infrared 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 ...

Page 75: ...files you can use the Direct Cable Connection software built into Windows 95 You need to install it first 1 From Control Panel click Add Remove Programs 2 Click Windows Setup Communications and select Direct Cable Connection See the Windows 95 online help for instructions about how to use Direct Cable Connection ...

Page 76: ...ok PC Card slots are available for storing data and expanding the communication capabilities 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 Important Do not remove a PC Card while the OmniBook is actively reading ...

Page 77: ...en the card is active the PC Card indicator appears on the status panel 1 To remove the card click the PC Card indicator in the taskbar then click Stop for Windows 95 only This protects your data and avoids unexpected problems You can restart the card by removing it then inserting again 2 Press the eject button once to pop the button out 3 Press the eject button again to eject the PC Card PC Card ...

Page 78: ... 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 79: ...Undock the OmniBook For more information about using docking products see 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 7100 2 Slide the rear of the tray into the dock as shown on the dock label 3 Pus...

Page 80: ... this dock Using any other ac adapter could damage the 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 3 On the rear of the OmniBook slide the docking door to the left ...

Page 81: ...ace the OmniBook on the dock platform with the rear of the computer facing the dock s docking connector 5 Position your fingers on the platform grips as shown below Use your thumbs to push the computer into the dock until the computer slides into place ...

Page 82: ...e 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 83: ...5 Expanding the OmniBook ...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...adapter if present and remove the battery 2 Turn the unit bottom side up 3 Use a screwdriver to pop up the hard drive handle 4 Pull the tab and remove the hard drive cushion 5 Slide the hard drive toward the front then lift it out 6 Insert the new hard disk drive 7 Replace the hard drive cushion 8 Insert the battery Important If you are installing a new hard disk drive you should create a Hibernat...

Page 86: ...have a plastic holder you can remove the holder from the old hard drive You ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure 1 Unsnap the two plastic snaps next to the connector and remove the plastic tray 2 Remove the four screws from the sides of the shield 3 Remove the hard drive from the shield 4 Unplug the connector from the hard drive ...

Page 87: ...sert 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 288 MB partition the same as the factory default Do not interrupt the Hib...

Page 88: ...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 89: ... starting reading the caution on page 5 6 about how to handle RAM expansion modules 1 Unplug the ac adapter if present and remove the battery 2 Turn the unit bottom side up and unsnap the RAM cover 3 Insert the RAM board into the connector at about a 30 angle until it is fully inserted Then press down at both sides until both latches snap closed 4 If only one RAM board is present you can install i...

Page 90: ...aution on page 5 6 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 and pry open the RAM cover 4 Release the two metal latches at the sides of the RAM board so the free edge of the board pops up 5 Pull the module out of the conne...

Page 91: ...6 Using the Recovery CD ...

Page 92: ...rectory 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 OmniB...

Page 93: ...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 94: ...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 Recover Windows 95 8 When prompted select Y to erase the ...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...ments Windows 95 CD ROM OmniBook 7100 drivers for Windows 95 Location OmniBook hard drive and on the Recovery CD in Omnibook Drivers Win95 1 Shut down the OmniBook 2 Insert the CD ROM floppy disk 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 Open the Boot menu and select CD ROM as the first boot devic...

Page 97: ... continue This version of Microsoft Scandisk will work only with MS DOS version 5 0 and later 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 Oth...

Page 98: ...e 3 Under Adapter Type 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 ATI Rage LT Pro 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 ...

Page 99: ...ory 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 cl...

Page 100: ...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 101: ... 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 then run Windows Explorer 20 From the View menu click Options 21 Select Show all Files and deselect Hide MS DOS file extensions for file types that are registered then click OK 22 Right click on SMCIRLAP INF in ...

Page 102: ...o 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 103: ...apter 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 Hibernat...

Page 104: ...15 Continue following the Windows 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 CD in the root directory NT4_SP3 C A U T I O N Install the Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 3 from the Recovery CD If you install the original Service Pack 3 it will overwrite ...

Page 105: ...click OK For example D Omnibook Drivers Nt40 Video 6 Select the ATI 3D Rage LT PRO then click OK 7 Click Yes to proceed 8 Click OK to accept that the driver was installed correctly 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 insta...

Page 106: ...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 107: ...l 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 1 Cl...

Page 108: ...ilizing 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 begi...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...S 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 starts a pr...

Page 111: ...7 Troubleshooting ...

Page 112: ...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 113: ... device Make sure the CD ROM floppy disk 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 1...

Page 114: ...iBook 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 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 Setu...

Page 115: ...cult 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 increase brightness Hard Disk Drive Problems If the OmniBook s hard drive doesn t spin Check the power source Remove and reinsert the hard drive See page 5 3 for instructions If the hard disk makes buzzing or whining nois...

Page 116: ...n the Taskbar or in the Windows Control panel to access TrackPoint Properties If the touch pad or pointing stick 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 Sele...

Page 117: ...From the System Devices menu check that Infrared Port is enabled 4 Check which infrared port you have enabled front or rear port 5 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 4 14 Check that only one application is using the infrared port Standard IrDA and fast IrDA are incompat...

Page 118: ...mniBook 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 Administrative Tools Windows NT Diagnostics Check the OmniBook website for informa...

Page 119: ...ect 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 fil...

Page 120: ... 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 the Power Management settings in BIOS Setup 1 From the Start menu shut down then restart the OmniBoo...

Page 121: ...er 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 button again to turn the OmniBook back on If nothing happens insert a paper clip into the system of...

Page 122: ...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 drivers Readme files located in Omnibook Drivers In Windows Help use the Print Troubleshooter If the left edge of printed output is mis...

Page 123: ...stops communicating properly It may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off Exit and restart the application 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 3 From the System Devices menu chec...

Page 124: ...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 3 Open the Boot menu The default boot order is Diskette Dr...

Page 125: ... when you exit the program so drivers can be loaded To create a diagnostic floppy disk 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 TopTools is installed use the DiagTools page to create the disk On any c...

Page 126: ...T 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 Mark...

Page 127: ...8 Specifications and Regulatory Information ...

Page 128: ... 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 a ...

Page 129: ...e 14 4 Vdc 4 2 AH 60 watt hours Battery life one battery 3 25 to 4 25 hours run time Fast battery recharge 80 in 1 6 hours 100 in 2 1 hours Low battery warning Suspend resume capability 60 watt ac adapter 100 to 240 Vac 50 to 60 Hz input 19 Vdc 3 16 A output Mass Storage 24 x CD ROM floppy disk drive combination module 8 1 GB or 6 4 GB removable hard drive Optional LS 120 storage module Optional 2...

Page 130: ...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 1 5 Online documentation OmniBook Recovery CD included Centralized worldwide BIOS and driver update service Security Features User and administrator passwords System hard drive and docking passwords PC identification displayed at bo...

Page 131: ...s drivers and BIOS setup settings may change some of the entries System Interrupts 0 System timer 1 Keyboard 2 Cascade to 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 Universal serial bus USB and CardBus assigned by Windows driver 11 Free or MIDI if enabled 12 touch pad 13 Numeric data processor...

Page 132: ...er internal CD ROM 1F0 1F7 Internal hard disk 220 22F Crystal sound 376 Secondary HDD controller internal CD ROM 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 Primary HDD controller 3F7 Floppy controller 3F8 3FF COM1 serial port DMA Channels 0 Sound record 1 Sound playback 2 Floppy drive 3 LPT1 ECP parallel p...

Page 133: ...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 8...

Page 134: ...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 stora...

Page 135: ... 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 recommen...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...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 émet...

Page 138: ...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...

Page 139: ... 1 4 anti static devices 5 6 audio adjusting volume 2 11 7 4 devices connecting 4 12 mono plugs 4 12 audio devices muting 4 13 troubleshooting 7 4 audio drivers Windows 95 6 2 6 9 Windows NT 4 0 6 2 6 16 auto airline adapter 1 4 B battery bay 1 5 charging 3 5 defective 3 4 installing secondary 3 8 low warning 3 5 operating time 3 9 overheated 3 4 safeguards 3 2 safety 3 7 saving power 3 9 troubles...

Page 140: ...device 4 10 PS 2 device 4 11 serial device 4 10 serial mouse 4 10 television 4 12 USB device 4 11 Corporate Evaluator s Guide 1 2 creating Support Utility disk 6 2 cursor pointer 2 6 D defaults system 1 11 8 5 defective battery 3 4 deleting password 2 21 3 10 destop management 1 16 devices anti static 5 6 boot order 1 15 conflicts 1 10 drivers 6 2 PS 2 1 12 devices external audio 4 12 connecting 4...

Page 141: ...eyboard 1 7 2 13 F F1 through F12 2 13 F1454A ac adapter 1 9 factory installed operating systems 1 8 6 3 FAT32 6 2 FDD controller 1 12 files infrared transfer 4 15 protecting 2 23 recovering 6 2 FIR port 1 7 floppy disk drive inserting removing disk 4 5 status panel icon 2 18 Fn key F1 decrease brightness 2 10 F12 Hibernate 2 13 F2 increase brightness 2 10 F5 display options 4 9 F6 battery status ...

Page 142: ... 0 retail 6 13 instant on 2 3 interrupts system 8 5 K Kensington lock 1 6 2 22 keyboard embedded keypad 2 14 Fn hot keys 2 13 non US 2 15 num lock 2 14 numeric keypad 2 13 port 1 7 status icons 2 18 troubleshooting 7 6 Windows keys 2 14 keypad embedded 2 14 L laser printer 4 10 laser safety 8 9 LED safety 8 9 license agreement iii lights ac adapter 1 9 infrared 7 7 status 2 16 low battery charging...

Page 143: ...ntification number 2 23 performance 7 9 plug requirements 8 7 pointing stick configuring 2 8 disabling 2 7 port replicator troubleshooting 7 3 USB ports 4 11 ports external devices 4 8 locations 1 7 power Advanced Power Management 3 2 button 1 5 connecting ac 1 9 3 5 conserving 3 10 indicator location 1 5 managing 3 2 modes 2 3 saving 3 9 status icons 2 17 power cords 8 7 Power menu BIOS 1 14 prin...

Page 144: ...13 selecting items 2 6 serial device connecting 4 10 connector 1 7 conserving power 3 9 troubleshooting 7 13 USB 4 11 serial mouse 4 10 service booklet 1 2 1 3 HP service center 8 9 setting video display device 1 11 setting up McAfee VirusScan 2 21 OmniBook BIOS 1 10 retail Windows 95 6 6 retail Windows NT 4 0 6 12 TopTools 1 16 video display device 1 11 Windows 1 8 Setup utility 7 6 shortcut keys...

Page 145: ...ng stick tray docking 4 19 troubleshooting audio devices 7 4 battery 7 10 CD ROM drive 7 4 display 7 5 hard disk drive 7 5 memory 7 8 mini dock 7 3 parallel device 7 13 PC Cards 7 8 performance 7 9 port replicator 7 3 power 7 10 printing 7 12 serial device 7 13 startup 7 14 touch pad 7 6 U undocking 4 22 Universal Serial Bus USB connecting 4 11 port 1 7 User s Handbook online 1 2 V VGA output 1 7 ...

Page 146: ...deo drivers 6 8 Windows keys 2 14 Windows NT 4 0 factory build 6 5 setting up 1 8 Windows NT 4 0 retail APM drivers 6 17 audio drivers 6 16 Card Executive 6 18 installing 6 13 video drivers 6 15 wireless communication 4 14 X Xircom cards 4 18 Z zoomed video 4 16 ...

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