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Using OmniBook Disk Drives

Installing a Floppy Disk Drive

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To install a floppy disk drive

1. Gather your floppy disk drive, disk drive cable, and OmniBook.

2. Squeeze the tabs on the large cable plug and hold firmly while inserting the

plug into the back of the floppy disk drive.

3. Open the port cover on the back of the OmniBook.

4. Squeeze the tabs on the small cable plug and hold firmly while inserting the

plug into the floppy disk drive port on the back of the OmniBook.

floppy disk drive port

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Summary of Contents for OmniBook 800

Page 1: ...1 1 HP OmniBook 800 Disk Drives Installation Guide ...

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

Page 3: ...ve 1 11 To remove a hard drive 1 11 To install a hard drive 1 14 Restoring OmniBook Software 1 18 To restore Windows 95 1 18 To restore Windows for Workgroups 1 19 To restore an alternate operating system 1 20 2 Troubleshooting 1 23 Solving Basic Problems 1 25 3 Specifications and Regulatory Information 1 29 Hardware Specifications 1 31 Regulatory Information 1 32 U S A 1 32 Canada 1 33 Japan 1 33...

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Page 5: ...1 5 1 Using OmniBook Disk Drives ...

Page 6: ...OmniBook Disk Drives Installation Guide describes the following OmniBook disk drives and shows you how to install and use them F1059B floppy disk drive F1059C floppy disk drive F1164A 810 MB hard disk drive F1166A 1 44 GB hard disk drive ...

Page 7: ...an also find out how to get information and ask questions through CompuServe and America Online The HP web site address is http www hp com go omnibook Technical Support If you d like to talk to a trained representative you can call Technical Support If the product is under warranty the technical assistance is normally free Your only charge will be the telephone call and you will speak directly to ...

Page 8: ...or the OmniBook 800 the F1059C and the F1059B Both models accept 3 5 inch disks 1 44 MB and 720 KB The F1059C also reads disks formatted for use in Japan This section describes how to Install a floppy disk drive Remove a floppy disk drive Insert and eject a floppy disk F1059C floppy disk drive F1059B floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive cable ...

Page 9: ...OmniBook 2 Squeeze the tabs on the large cable plug and hold firmly while inserting the plug into the back of the floppy disk drive 3 Open the port cover on the back of the OmniBook 4 Squeeze the tabs on the small cable plug and hold firmly while inserting the plug into the floppy disk drive port on the back of the OmniBook floppy disk drive port ...

Page 10: ...bs on the small cable plug and hold firmly while pulling the plug from the back of the OmniBook To insert or remove a floppy disk C A U T I O N Do not remove a floppy disk while the OmniBook is actively reading or writing data Wait until the floppy drive is done otherwise you could lose data or the OmniBook could stop responding 1 To insert a floppy disk hold the disk with its face up and slide it...

Page 11: ...disk drive The two main reasons to replace drive C are for upgrade and for repair C A U T I O N Back up your files before replacing the drive Take precautions against damage from static electricity Gather all the parts you need so you can complete the installation in one sitting Don t remove the drive from its packaging until you re ready to insert it When you remove the drive from its packaging h...

Page 12: ...rt menu If you re using Windows for Workgroups exit Windows then press CTRL ALT blue On Off button simultaneously 3 Important Turn off the OmniBook unplug the adapter and remove the battery 4 Close the cover and turn your computer over Using a Torx T6 screwdriver remove the five screws holding the hard drive and the keyboard in place the exact locations vary with the type of hard drive 5 To releas...

Page 13: ... by grasping the left flap of the protective sheet and pulling to the right as shown 7 Gently lift up on the left flap and remove the hard drive The protective sheet stays in place C A U T I O N Handle the hard drive only by its edges to avoid damage from electrostatic discharge ribbon cables ...

Page 14: ...nst damage from static electricity Gather all the parts you need to complete the installation in one sitting Keep the drive in its protective packaging until you re ready to insert it When you remove the drive from its packaging hold it only by its edges 1 Holding the new hard drive by its edges place it in the hard drive compartment The right edge of the hard disk drive should be flush with the e...

Page 15: ...the holes you won t need If your new hard drive has screws in different positions from the old one you will also need to adjust the insulator sheet Compare the location of the screw holes in the new hard drive with those in the insulator sheet If there is no screw at position A then unfold the flap at position A and lay it flat before laying the hard drive down on the insulator 3 Grasp the right f...

Page 16: ...the hard drive back out and try again 4 If the ribbon cables on the keyboard are no longer tucked into the case then push them back into the recessed openings with a paper clip as shown below 5 Insert the keyboard by engaging the four front tabs on the keyboard into the four slots in the computer case pressing down on the keyboard as you insert Tuck ribbon cable down as shown ...

Page 17: ...bles slide into the recessed openings and do not extend back under the keyboard 6 Close the OmniBook turn it over and insert the five screws removed previously Tighten the screws only until you just feel resistance 7 Insert the battery then connect the ac adapter 8 Press the reset button ...

Page 18: ...lug in the ac adapter to the OmniBook Turn off the OmniBook 2 Connect a SCSI CD ROM drive HP part number F1196A to the OmniBook s docking SCSI port according to the CD ROM drive s instructions This requires a special OmniBook to SCSI adapter cable HP part number F1182A unless you are using a docking system If you have a non SCSI CD ROM drive parallel port or PC card slot read the README 1ST file o...

Page 19: ...tions in the display Install the fourth disk separately at the A prompt type SETUP C DOS When prompted for installation choices choose All Components and choose the VGA display driver Reboot when done 3 Install Windows for Workgroups from back up installation disks or from purchased software onto drive C as follows Insert disk 1 and type A SETUP Choose the Express Setup Select all defaults for thi...

Page 20: ...restore an alternate operating system The following procedure describes how to restore an alternate operating system and your original OmniBook software These steps will delete any software or files you may have installed or created on your hard disk since the original set up Back up what you would like to save You provide the software to install the alternate operating system You will need the Om...

Page 21: ...according to the instructions for your operating system This gives you access to the information on the Recovery CD Otherwise use the floppy disk you made 3 Load the drivers you need from the Recovery CD or from a floppy disk onto the hard disk drive Each driver includes instructions for installing it ...

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

Page 24: ...eb site at http www hp com go omnibook If the OmniBook is running See the online OmniBook User s Guide it s your main source of information about using the OmniBook It includes extensive troubleshooting information If you re having a problem within one particular application check the manual for that application too Check the documentation for your operating system For Windows 95 check the printed...

Page 25: ...he right side of the case Push in momentarily the system should reset and reboot If the OmniBook doesn t turn on Connect the ac adapter in case the battery is low Press On Off to try turning on the OmniBook Try adjusting the display press the or buttons above the keyboard several times or hold one of them down Try holding the FN key at the same time Insert a ball point pen tip or other slender obj...

Page 26: ...mode option to start Windows with a basic configuration Run ScanDisk in Start Programs Accessories System Tools to fix problems with drive C You can also make other changes to repair your startup files Use the step by step option to step through each startup command to find where problems occur so you can repair or restore any files indicated If drive C the hard disk isn t working properly insert ...

Page 27: ...bout MS DOS but things stop before Windows starts or before you get an MS DOS prompt insert the Support Utility disk or other boot disk in the floppy drive then press CTRL ALT DEL to reboot from drive A Note that the System Configuration Utility must have System Boot Devices set to boot FDD First If the OmniBook doesn t reboot from a floppy boot disk the OmniBook probably requires service If it re...

Page 28: ...forgotten your password have your OmniBook at hand and call Hewlett Packard at the phone number in the Service and Support booklet If the OmniBook beeps repeatedly If two beeps occur every 10 seconds or so battery power is critically low and less than 2 minutes of operation remain Plug in the ac adapter or turn off the OmniBook and insert a fresh battery If the computer seems slow Check that Cache...

Page 29: ...1 29 3 Specifications and Regulatory Information ...

Page 30: ...ons that this manual and the 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 wat...

Page 31: ...drive Available capacities 810 MB and 1 44 GB Temperature Operating 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F on TFT 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F on DSTN Storage 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F The OmniBook may not operate properly below 5 C 41 F but it can be stored at temperatures down to 40 C 40 F without damaging the hardware Humidity Operating 90 relative humidity at 35 C 95 F maximum Storage 90 relative humidity at 60 C 140 F m...

Page 32: ...lation The FCC ID number for this product is listed on the bottom of the OmniBook In the unlikely event that there is interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by removing the OmniBook s batteries and ac adapter try the following Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna Relocating the floppy drive with respect to the receiver Connecting the OmniBook ac adapter to...

Page 33: ...gital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada Japan ...

Page 34: ... drives Options All conforms to the following product specifications Safety IEC 950 1991 A1 A2 EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 EMC CISPR 22 1993 EN 55022 1994 Class B 1 EN 50082 1 1992 IEC 1000 4 2 1995 prEN 55024 2 1992 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 1000 4 3 1995 prEN 55024 3 1991 3V m IEC 1000 4 4 1995 prEN 55024 4 1992 0 5 kV signal lines 1 0kV power lines 2 Supplementary Information The product herewith complies with...

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