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21 September 1998

This file contains the most up-to-date information on the following topics:

Sources of Information about the OmniBook and Windows
Precautions
Replacing Batteries
Using a Pointing Device During Rebooting and Resuming
Synchronizing an External Display or Projector
Smart CPU Mode (BIOS Setup Utility)
Using an Older Microsoft Mouse Model
Using Microsoft or Logitech PS/2 Mice with a Scrolling Button
Status Panel Shows Incorrect Battery Charge Level
Installing More Than 512 MB of RAM in the OmniBook
Using DVDs with the HP OmniBook 4150

Windows 95/98
   Energy Star Feature for Display Timeout
   Docking the OmniBook 7150 for the First Time (Windows 98 only)
   Agate Tioman Hot Swap Software and DVD Devices (Windows 98 only))
   PS/2 Functionality and Hot Docking
   Using Infrared Communications
   Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 (Windows 95 Only)
   Automatic Suspend and Automatic CD Detection (Windows 95 Only)
   Microphone Mute
   Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System.

Windows NT
   Suspend to RAM and the F1477A docking system
   Enabling Automatic Suspend After Installing Retail Windows NT 4.0
   Using PC Cards
   Using McAfee VirusScan and Windows NT Card Executive
   Installing Service Pack 3 for Windows NT 4.0
   Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 under Windows NT
   Minor Keyboard Drivers
   Synaptics Touchpad Driver
   Euro Currency Symbol

Best Practices for Using Your HP OmniBook
   Physical Care
   General Use

Sources of Information

*  The online User's Handbook  introduces the OmniBook and shows you the OmniBook basics. It also

contains troubleshooting information (Start, Programs, OmniBook Library).

*  The printed OmniBook Reference Guide shows how to set up the operating system, install and

connect accessories, and maintain and upgrade the OmniBook.

Содержание OmniBook 2100 - Notebook PC

Страница 1: ...frared Communications Installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 01 Windows 95 Only Automatic Suspend and Automatic CD Detection Windows 95 Only Microphone Mute Using a Video Card in the F1477A Docking System Windows NT Suspend to RAM and the F1477A docking system Enabling Automatic Suspend After Installing Retail Windows NT 4 0 Using PC Cards Using McAfee VirusScan and Windows NT Card Executive Ins...

Страница 2: ...ROM drive Replacing Batteries A newly installed OmniBook battery can take up to 3 seconds to provide power to the OmniBook To prevent loss of power to the OmniBook wait at least 3 seconds after inserting the battery to disconnect ac power or to remove a second battery Using a Pointing Device During Rebooting and Resuming While the OmniBook is rebooting resuming turning itself on after suspension s...

Страница 3: ...t this problem 1 Open the BIOS Setup utility reboot then press F2 2 In the Power menu disable the setting for Resume on Serial Ring 3 Save and exit the Setup utility Using Microsoft or Logitech PS 2 Mice with a Scrolling Button The current drivers for the above scroll button mice react differently to docking and suspend resume events To ensure that you are always able to use the scroll button Leav...

Страница 4: ...s off the display after a period of inactivity This reduces power consumption and extends the life of the display If your OmniBook is on and the display is dark press any key or move the pointing device to turn the display back on Docking the OmniBook 7150 for the First Time Windows 98 only When docking your OmniBook 7150 for the first time HP srongly recommends that you have the machine TURNED OF...

Страница 5: ... 95 Only Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 01 was installed when you started your OmniBook for the first time However only the minimum required Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 files have been installed including the Internet Explorer 4 01 browser and Outlook Express For a complete installation of Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 01 on your OmniBook including all applets and tools run the Internet Explore...

Страница 6: ...Mute The default setting for the Mic Mute setting under the Master Out volume controls is on checked and the Microphone boost in the Advanced controls for Mic dialog box is set to on We recommend that you always use these default settings If you unmute the microphone and use the built in microphone the system can develop feedback resulting in a loud squeal The record control mic is unmuted This is...

Страница 7: ...ed on the hard drive at C winnt i386 directory Suspend Mode and the F1477A Docking System The OmniBook may lock up if the OmniBook is suspended while docked to the F1477A docking system This is true even if the Phoenix APM driver is loaded To avoid suspending Do not push the blue power button Do not press Fn R on the keyboard Leave Time out on AC disabled in the BIOS Setup Enabling Automatic Suspe...

Страница 8: ...alling ATA disks run winmsd exe in winnt system32 and click the Resources tab to find an unused IRQ not displayed in the list for the ATA disk In the factory OS load IRQ 9 is usually available Click OK to quit winmsd and then manually configure the disk Using McAfee VirusScan and Windows NT Card Executive If you are installing both Card Executive for Windows NT and McAfee VirusScan install Card Ex...

Страница 9: ...of SETUP EXE as stated in the reference manual Euro Currency Symbol Microsoft has created a software patch that allows you to type the new euro currency character This patch has been installed on your system In Windows NT 4 0 if you select a different keyboard layout in the control panel you must reinstall the software patch again 1 In Explorer double click the following file icon on drive C or on...

Страница 10: ...htness of your display to the lowest comfortable level This will help prolong your battery charge Back up your work regularly Copy files to floppy tape or network drives Use a virus scanning program preferably one that will run automatically to check the integrity of your files and operating system on a periodic basis Check your disk using scandisk and defrag utilities Before undocking you may nee...

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