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Contents 1. Introduction ........................................ 1-1 Taking Inventory..................................... 1-4 Included in the OmniBook 3000 box ..................... 1-4 Models and configurations............................ 1-5 Optional OmniBook accessories ........................ 1-5 Power Management .................................. 1-6 To turn the OmniBook on and off ....................... 1-7 To use OmniBook power modes........................ 1-8 To reset the OmniBook ............
Working with Windows for Workgroups.....................2-14 To maximize memory ...............................2-14 To increase performance .............................2-15 To use DriveSpace compression ........................2-15 To use the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator ................2-15 3. Using Windows 95 ................................... 3-1 Installing Windows 95 ................................. 3-3 To prepare for software installation ...................... 3-3 To install Windows 95 ..........
To install TouchPad support...........................4-17 To install Zip Drive support ...........................4-17 5. Features and Specifications ............................ 5-1 Standard Features .................................... 5-3 Technical Specifications ............................... 5-6 Getting Assistance and Support...........................5-10 To look up technical information .......................5-10 To get HP OmniBook assistance ........................
1 Introduction
Introduction Thank you for evaluating the HP OmniBook 3000. The Mobile Computing Division developed this Corporate Evaluator’s Guide to facilitate your appraisal of the OmniBook. The guide discusses the machine’s major features and provides instruction on specific operating systems.
Windows NT 4.0-compatible. The OmniBook 3000 meets or exceeds industry standards ensuring compatibility and connectivity. Superlative hardware is augmented by HP TopTOOLS and HP’s Desktop Management Interface (DMI). This software ensures efficient management of inventory, configuration, performance, and fault. A three-year worldwide limited warranty affirms the OmniBook 3000’s unmatched quality and reliability.
Introduction Taking Inventory Taking Inventory This section describes: ♦ What’s included in the OmniBook 3000 box. ♦ OmniBook 3000 models. Included in the OmniBook 3000 box • HP OmniBook 3000. • AC adapter (HP F1377A) and power cord. • Floppy disk drive cable (HP F1380A). • Main battery (HP F1382A). • The OmniBook Reference Guide. • Microsoft Windows 95 manual and Certificate of Authenticity. • Support and Service booklet. • Quick Start sheet. • List of optional OmniBook accessories.
Introduction Taking Inventory Models and configurations As of this printing, you can currently purchase two HP OmniBook 3000 models. The following tables describes the features of each. HP OmniBook 3000CTX 5/200 HP OmniBook Model Product Number 3000CTX F1391A Pentium® Processor with MMX™ technology 200-MHz Memory Display Hard Disk 16 MB 13.3" TFT XGA 2.1 billion bytes Memory Display Hard Disk 16 MB 13.3" TFT XGA 4.
Introduction Power Management Power Management The OmniBook offers power states to accommodate different situations. The blue Power button is the typical method for starting and stopping your OmniBook; however, additional methods allow you to manage power efficiently. This section describes the following: • Turning the OmniBook on and off • Using OmniBook Power Modes. • Resetting the OmniBook. • Creating a hibernate partition.
Introduction Power Management To turn the OmniBook on and off You can stop the OmniBook several ways. Some methods provide “Instant-On,” so you can quickly continue your work where you left off. Others reboot the computer. On Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook. Standby Press Fn+S to go into Standby mode. –or– Occurs automatically if the computer is inactive and running on battery power for about 2 minutes (by default).
Introduction Power Management To use OmniBook power modes Hint Time-out settings . In order to save power, you can change time-outs to automatically enter different power states after a certain amount of inactivity. When you The OmniBook enters To exit this mode Press Fn+S or allow time-out. Standby Mode Turns off the display only. Maintains network connections. Restarts quickly (“Instant-On”). Suspend Mode Turns off the display. Saves significant power. Saves current session in RAM.
Introduction Power Management To reset the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you can reset the OmniBook and restart Windows. 1. If possible, shut down Windows. 2. Press the blue power button for 4 seconds. –or, if this fails– Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the recess on the back panel between the Parallel and Video ports. 3. After the computer shuts down, press the blue power button to turn it on.
Introduction Power Management 9. Select the CD-ROM Drive then press Enter. 10. Choose option 3: Create Hibernate Partition (erases Hard Disk) 11. Choose Y to Continue. 12. When prompted for “Hibernate” partition size, we recommend that you create a 144-MB partition, the same as the factory default. Do not interrupt the Hibernate partition process or unplug the ac adapter until complete. 13. Restart the OmniBook. 14. Press Esc during the Boot process. 15. Insert the OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD. 16.
Introduction Checking the Status of the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook The OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains indicators that show the current status of the OmniBook. The indicators in the status panel show keyboard status, drive status, and power status. This section describes how to ♦ Read the status panel indicators. ♦ Interpret power and battery lights. To read the status panel indicators Indicator Meaning AC power. The ac adapter is plugged in.
Introduction Checking the Status of the OmniBook Indicator Meaning Battery low. The outline blinks when the battery charge is critically low. The OmniBook also beeps. Defective battery. An empty battery icon with ac plug not blinking. No battery activity; no charging. Overheated battery. The battery is too hot to charge. CD-ROM drive, hard disk drive, or Zip drive. The OmniBook is accessing one of these built-in drives. Floppy disk drive. The OmniBook is accessing the floppy disk drive. PC Card.
Introduction Checking the Status of the OmniBook To understand power and battery lights Power Lights The green power light indicates the power state. Power Light (on hinge) Meaning Steady green light Battery charging. Blinking light Not charging (if ac power on). –or– OmniBook in Suspend mode (if ac power off). No light Not charging (ac power off). Battery Lights The battery itself has four square lights that indicate charge status when you press the square black button on the battery.
Introduction Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications This section describes how to recover lost OmniBook files, drivers, and HP applications, as well as information about recovering a damaged hard disk drive or lost Recovery CD. In this section you’ll find information about the following: ♦ Contents of the OmniBook Recovery CD. ♦ Using the HP Support programming service. ♦ Replacing a lost or damaged Recovery CD or hard disk drive.
Introduction Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications Contents of the Recovery CD You can reinstall the OmniBook’s factory-installed software with the OmniBook Recovery CD. This process reformats the hard drive and installs the OmniBook Windows 95 setup program. Refer to the OmniBook Reference guide for complete instructions. The OmniBook Recovery CD contains the following directories: Directory Contains README.TXT Instructions for using the Recovery CD.
Introduction Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications To use the Recovery CD programming service If you need to recover an operating system, OmniBook drivers, or any other program on the Recovery CD, but do not have access to a CD-ROM drive, HP Service can recover these files for you. The cost is a standard charge equal to one-half the hourly labor rate. This service is available for the OmniBook Recovery CD only. Microsoft CDs and other non-HP CDs do not qualify for this service.
Introduction Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications To update the BIOS Hewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to enhance the capabilities of the OmniBook 3000. Updates will be available from HP Electronic Support Services. Refer to the OmniBook Support chapter (page 5-17) for more information. Important Because a BIOS update replaces the previous version, it is very important you follow these instructions exactly.
Introduction Protecting the OmniBook Protecting the OmniBook Your OmniBook provides several ways for you to identify and protect your computer. This section describes how to • Set up password protection. • Clear a password. • Attach a security cable and protect the hard disk drive. To set a password If password protection is set, then you will be prompted to enter a password whenever you reset or turn on the computer (depending on your setting).
Introduction Protecting the OmniBook Important Be sure you record your password in a safe place. If you forget your password, you might need to return your OmniBook PC to Hewlett-Packard for repair. You will also need your proof-of-purchase. Call Hewlett-Packard at the number in the Support and Service booklet. To delete a password 1. Reset the computer and press F2, when prompted, to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Active keys are described along the bottom of the screen.
Introduction Protecting the OmniBook To attach a security cable Your OmniBook has a built-in connector that allows you to secure the OmniBook with a cable. The Kensington MicroSaver lock system works with these connectors and is available at many computer stores. The same lock works with an OmniBook port replicator.
Introduction Identifying System Resources Identifying System Resources Below are default values for the system resources. To see other, non-default possibilities, refer to the BIOS Setup Utility, which lists port and audio device configurations in the Input/Output menu. System Resources The tables in this section show typical resource usage as set up by the OmniBook BIOS. Plug-and-play operating systems, drivers, and BIOS settings may change some of the entries.
Introduction Identifying System Resources Valid uses for memory addresses CC000-DFFFF • Upper memory blocks (UMBs). • PC Card memory windows.
2 Using Windows for Workgroups 3.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 The following procedure installs Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and configures appropriate device drivers. Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000. ♦ MS-DOS 6.22 disks. ♦ Windows for Workgroups 3.11 disks. ♦ OmniBook 3000 Windows for Workgroups 3.11 drivers. Location: OmniBook Hard disk drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WFW. Before you Start • This installation assumes you have the default HP Windows 95 build on the hard drive.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 This section describes how to set up the operating system and drivers including the following: ♦ Reformatting the hard drive. ♦ Installing MS-DOS. ♦ Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11. ♦ Installing CD-ROM support ♦ Installing video support ♦ Installing sound support ♦ Installing PC Card support ♦ Installing TouchPad support. To reformat the hard drive 1.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 To install MS-DOS This section is not intended to replace your MS-DOS Documentation. Please refer to your MS-DOS documentation for specific instructions. 1. Insert the MS-DOS Setup Disk 1. 2. Turn on the computer or press Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot. 3. Press Enter at the MS-DOS Welcome screen. 4. Enter the requested information or press Enter to accept the defaults. 5. Follow the instructions as they appear. 6. Reboot when prompted.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 8. Remove the floppy disk then press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn the OmniBook off. To install CD-ROM support Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed. ♦ OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD 1. Ensure the OmniBook 3000 is off. 2. Insert the CD-ROM drive. 3. Press the blue power button to turn the OmniBook 3000 on. 4. Press Esc during the Boot process. 5. Insert the OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 To install video support Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed. ♦ OmniBook 3000 driver for video support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WFW\VIDEO 1. Type Win to start Windows for Workgroups. 2. From Program Manager, select File, then Run. 3. Type: d:\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WFW\VIDEO\SETUP and click OK. 4. Click Next to begin the installation. 5. Click Finish. 6.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 5. Click Yes to continue the installation. 6. Click Yes again to continue the installation. 7. Click Next to accept the default installation directory. 8. Click Yes to reboot. 9. From the File Manager, delete the C:\SOUND directory. Important The Crystal Sound Drivers will cause a CrystalWare splash screen to be displayed every time Windows is started.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 To install PC Card support Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed. ♦ OmniBook 3000 driver for PC Card support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WFW\PCCARD 1. Create a directory called C:\CARDWIZ. 2. Copy all files from d:\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WFW\PCCARD\CARDWIZ to C:\CARDWIZ. 3. Enter the following lines into the C:\CONFIG.SYS in the order shown.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11 REM – Card identification driver required for card other than memory cards devicehigh=C:\CARDWIZ\CARDID.EXE REM – Card Services APM support required for card slot support install=C:\CARDWIZ\CS_APM.EXE 4. Add the following lines to the [386Enh] section of C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.INI. Important You can copy and paste these lines from the README.TXT file located in the PC Card driver directory.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Cards Installing Cards This section describes how to install the following: ♦ New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card. ♦ Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card. To install a New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed. ♦ New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card. ♦ New Media LiveWire+ Install Disk. ♦ This procedure assumes that Card and Socket Services are being utilized.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Cards 11. Enter a workgroup if appropriate. 12. Insert Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Disks 7 and 8 when prompted. 13. Reinsert the drivers disk when prompted. 14. Click OK to accept that the system files have been modified. 15. Click Continue. 16. Exit Windows. 17. Type A:\INSTALL 18. Press any key to continue. 19. Press Enter to begin the installation. 20. Press Enter to accept the C: drive. 21. Press Enter to accept the default directories. 22.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Cards To install a Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + modem PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 installed. ♦ Xircom Ethernet 10/100+Modem PC Card. ♦ Xircom Drivers Disk 2. Configuration ♦ Interrupt: 3. ♦ I/O Port address: 300. 1. Start Windows for Workgroups. 2. Insert the PC Card. 3. From Program Manager, double-click Network group, then Network Setup. 4. Click Network. 5.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Installing Cards 17. Edit the C:\CONFIG.SYS file and change the following line: DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-D1FFF to DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D000-D3FFF 18. Reboot the OmniBook.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Working with Windows for Workgroups Working with Windows for Workgroups This section describes how to customize the OmniBook for use with Windows for Workgroups including the following: ♦ Maximizing memory. ♦ Increasing performance. ♦ Using DriveSpace compression. ♦ Using the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator. To maximize memory Certain situations require a large segment of conventional memory.
Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Working with Windows for Workgroups C:\CARDWIZ\CSALLOC.INI file and remove the REM in CONFIG.SYS according to the instructions contained in each file. To increase performance In Windows for Workgroups, you can get your OmniBook to work even faster by optimizing the amount of memory reserved for reading and writing files. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Enhanced. 2. Click Virtual Memory, then click Change. 3.
3 Using Windows 95
Using Windows 95 Windows 95B OEM Service Release 2.1 comes factory-installed on the OmniBook 3000. The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows 95A and configures appropriate device drivers. Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000. ♦ Windows 95 Installation CD. ♦ Two blank floppy disks. ♦ The OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD. ♦ OmniBook 3000 Internal CD-ROM ♦ HP OmniBook 3000 Windows 95 drivers. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95.
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 This section describes how to set up the operating system and drivers including ♦ Reformatting the hard drive. ♦ Installing Windows 95A. ♦ Installing video support. ♦ Installing sound support. ♦ Installing PC Card support. ♦ Installing TouchPad support. ♦ Installing Infrared support. To prepare for software installation 1. Turn off the OmniBook by holding down the blue power button for 4 seconds. 2.
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 16. Type B, then Y. 17. Press any key to begin. 18. Type N to exit. 19. Remove the OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD and press Ctrl-Alt-Del to reboot. (Leave the new Support Utility Disk in the A: drive) To install Windows 95 1. Insert the Windows 95 installation CD. 2. Choose Exit to MS-DOS from the Windows 95 Startup Menu. 3. Go to G:\WIN95 and type SETUP, then press Enter 4. Press Enter again when prompted to perform a routine check of the system.
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 13. The Get Connected Screen prompts you for additional components. After your selection, click Next. 14. Select Install The Most Common Components (recommended), then click Next. 15. Click Yes to accept the Startup Disk, then click Next. 16. Click Next to start Copying Windows 95 Files to Your Computer. 17. The Setup Wizard is now copying files. Insert a blank disk into the A drive when requested, then click OK. 18.
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 To install video support Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ OmniBook 3000 driver for video support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\VIDEO. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Display, then click Settings. 2. Click Change Display Type. 3. Under Adapter Type, click Change. 4. Click Have Disk. 5. Enter the directory of the video drivers, then click OK. 6. Click OK to select NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD. 7.
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 To install sound support Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ OmniBook 3000 driver for sound support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\SOUND. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Systems. 2. Click Device Manager. 3.
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 15. Click OK to close the Unknown Device Properties window. 16. Click OK to close System Properties. 17. Shut down and restart Windows 95. To install PC Card support Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ HP OmniBook PC Card drivers. Location: OmniBook hard drive or on Recovery CD in OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\PCCARD\950AONLY 1. Copy all .VXD files from OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\PCCARD\950AONLY to C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM. 2. Copy all .
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 13. Click Next to accept the default selection. 14. Click Finish 15. Click Yes to shutdown and restart Windows 95. To install TouchPad support The OmniBook 3000 TouchPad works perfectly with the built in Windows 95 mouse driver. If you want to take advantage of the TouchPad’s enhanced features you must install the TouchPad driver. (Refer to the OmniBook 3000 Reference Guide for more information on the TouchPad.
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 To install infrared support Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ HP OmniBook driver for infrared support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\IRDA ..\FASTIR. 1. Go to the infrared drivers directory (\OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\IRDA) and copy the .INF files to C:\WINDOWS\INF: 2. If prompted to overwrite old files, click Yes. 3. Reboot the OmniBook. 4. When prompted, press F2 to open the BIOS Setup Utility. 5.
Using Windows 95 Installing Windows 95 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 the \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\FASTIR directory. 24. Click Install off the pop-up menu. 25. If prompted for the location of SMCIRLAP.INF enter \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\FASTIR, then click OK. 26. Shutdown and restart Windows 95.
Using Windows 95 Installing OmniBook Applications Installing OmniBook Applications The OmniBook 3000 ships with the online User’s Handbook, McAffee VirusScan, and HP TopTOOLS. Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ HP OmniBook online User’s Handbook. Location: Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\HPUTILS. ♦ McAffee VirusScan software. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\VIRUSCAN. ♦ HP OmniBook DMI software.
Using Windows 95 Installing OmniBook Applications To install McAffee VirusScan 1. From the \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\VIRUSCAN\DISK1 directory on the Recovery CD, double-click setup.exe . 2. Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. 3. Click Next at the Welcome screen. 4. Click Next to accept the Typical installation. 5. Click Next to Confirm the Installation Settings. 6. Click OK to continue. 7. Click Cancel. (You may create the Emergency Disk at any time.) 8.
Using Windows 95 Installing Cards Installing Cards This section describes how to install the following: ♦ New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card. ♦ Xircom Ethernet 10/100 Modem PC Card. To install a New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card. ♦ New Media LiveWire+ Install Disk version 1.10 or higher. Windows 95A 1. While Windows 95 is running, insert the PC Card. 2. The New Hardware Found window is displayed.
Using Windows 95 Installing Cards A dialog box displays Windows 95 Can’t Find The Necessary Driver. 4. Even though the disk may still be in drive A, enter A:\ when the path dialog box appears, then click OK. 5. Enter a Workgroup if applicable. 6. When prompted to restart the computer, remove the disk, then click Yes. To install a Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed. ♦ Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card.
Using Windows 95 Installing Cards 5. Even though the Xircom Installation disk is still in the A drive, Windows will prompt you to insert the driver disk. Click OK. 6. A dialog box may be displayed with the following: Windows 95 Can’t Find The Driver CEM56.SYS 7. Type A:\ when the path dialog box appears, then click OK. 8. Enter the appropriate modem information, then click OK. 9. Enter a Workgroup if applicable. 10. If asked for the path to the Windows 95 cab files, enter the path C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS.
Using Windows 95 Working with Windows 95 Working with Windows 95 ♦ This section describes how to customize the OmniBook for use with Windows 95 including the following: ♦ Automatically detecting a CD. ♦ Running an MS-DOS program outside Windows 95. ♦ Using the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator. ♦ Resolving Infrared problems. To automatically detect a CD You can set up your system to automatically detect and respond when you insert a CD.
Using Windows 95 Working with Windows 95 To use the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator The OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator has the same ports as the OmniBook 3000. Windows 95 will not create a docking hardware profile for the Port Replicator. This will significantly increase the reliability of hot docking on the OmniBook 3000. To resolve infrared problems If you have problems with infrared communications • Make sure the infrared light path is not blocked.
4 Using Windows NT 4.
Using Windows NT 4.0 The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows NT 4.0, and configures appropriate device drivers. Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000. ♦ OmniBook 3000 internal CD-ROM drive. ♦ Blank floppy disk. ♦ 16 MB of RAM (32 MB recommended). ♦ Windows NT 4.0 Installation CD-ROM. ♦ OmniBook 3000 drivers Windows NT 4.0. Location: OmniBook hard drive and on the Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\NT40.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 This section describes how to set up the operating system and drivers including: ♦ Installing Windows NT 4.0. ♦ Installing video support. ♦ Installing sound support. ♦ Installing PC Card support. To install Windows NT 4.0 This installation assumes an internal CD-ROM and a previously completed standard HP Windows 95 installation. 1. Ensure the OmniBook 3000 is off (press and hold the blue power button for 4 seconds). 2.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 16. Select the type of file system to install, then press Enter. Note For a detailed discussion of FAT, HPFS and NTFS file systems, please refer to the “MS Windows NT Resource Guide” within the “MS Windows NT Resource Kit”. Specifically Chapter 5 “Windows NT File Systems and Advanced Disk Management.” 13. Press Enter to accept the default Windows NT directory or type in another directory. 14.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 “OmniBook Windows NT 4.0 Emergency Repair Disk” 31. Press Enter to reboot. Important We recommend that you install Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3. All Windows NT 4.0 certification testing done on the OmniBook 3000 was done with Service Pack 3 installed. You can obtain Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3 from http://www.microsoft.com/support/winnt/nt4sp3.asp To install video support Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows NT 4.0 installed.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 13. Select the following resolution, then click Test, then click OK. 1024x768 with 65,536 Colors 14. If the graphic is correctly listed, click Yes, otherwise click No and change the setting. 15. Click OK.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 To install sound support Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. ♦ OmniBook 3000 driver for sound support. Location: OmniBook hard drive or Recovery CD in \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\NT40\SOUND. 1. From Control Panel, double-click Multimedia, then click Devices. 2. Select Audio Devices, then click Add. 3. Select Unlisted or Updated Driver, then click OK. 4. Enter the directory of the sound drivers, then click OK. 5.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Windows NT 4.0 5. Rename the file to PCMCIA.OLD. 6. Copy the HP provided PCMCIA.SYS from the directory of the PC Card driver to C:\\system32\driver directory. 7. Shut down and restart Windows NT to activate the PC Card driver.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Mobile Enhancements Installing Mobile Enhancements The OmniBook’s enhancement package adds the following capabilities to Windows NT 4.0: • Advanced Power Management (APM). • Plug and Play for PC Cards. • The following applications: o Phoenix CardExecutive for Windows NT 4.0. o Phoenix APM 2.0 for Windows NT 4.0. To learn more about Phoenix CardExecutive and APM 2.0 for Windows NT go to http://www.phoenix.com/notebook/addinfo.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Mobile Enhancements To install CardExecutive If the Phoenix CardExecutive functionality is desired, it should be installed before Windows NT 4.0 networking. CardExecutive adds the following capabilities: • Plug and Play for PC Cards using standard Windows NT drivers. • Plug and Play for supported network PC Cards. • Automatic configuration of PC Cards utilizing advanced “Wizard” technology to allocate system resources.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Mobile Enhancements 2. Click the button to begin the installation process. 3. Click OK. 4. Click Restart Now. After reboot, you will see a Power icon on the Taskbar. To use Phoenix APM 2.0 with a CD-ROM drive Phoenix APM 2.0 may not automatically suspend if you have an internal CD-ROM drive installed and “Cdrom AutoRun” is enabled. To disable this feature, complete the following steps: 1. Log in as an Administrator. 2. From the Start menu, click Run 3.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Cards Installing Cards This section describes how to install the following: ♦ New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card. ♦ Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card. To install a New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. ♦ New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card. ♦ New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card Installation Disk ♦ Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM. Configuration ♦ I/O Port: 0x300. ♦ Memory Address: 0xD4000.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Cards 7. Enter A:\, then click OK (The same drivers work for Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0). 8. Click OK to accept New Media LiveWire+ Full Duplex Ethernet PC Card. 9. Click Next to accept New Media LiveWire+ Full Duplex Ethernet PC Card. 10. Select the Protocols to install, then click Next. 11. Click Next to install the default Windows NT networking services. 12. Click Next to install the networking components. 13.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Cards 8. If you chose not to use DHCP you will be prompted to enter your TCP/IP information. 9. This card does not support hot removal. Click OK. 10. Shutdown and restart Windows NT 4.0. To install a Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card Requirements ♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows NT 4.0 installed. ♦ Windows NT CD-ROM. ♦ Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card. ♦ Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + Modem PC Card Installation disk. Configuration ♦ I/O Port Address: 0x300.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Installing Cards 10. Select the Protocols to install, then click Next. 11. Click Next to install the default Windows NT networking services. 12. Click Next to install the networking components. 13. Enter the directory of the Windows NT install files, then click Continue. (If you installed from CD-ROM they are in d:\I386\.) 14. Enter the directory of the Xircom Windows NT drivers (A:\), then click OK. 15. Enter the settings listed above in the Setup window, then click Continue. 16.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Working with Windows NT 4.0 Working with Windows NT 4.0 This section describes how to customize the OmniBook for use with Windows NT 4.0 including the following: ♦ Using Windows NT 4.0 on a notebook PC. ♦ Using the OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator. ♦ Installing TouchPad support. ♦ Installing Zip Drive support. To use Windows NT 4.0 on a notebook PC Windows NT 4.0 is not Advanced Power Management (APM) aware or Plug and Play (PnP) compatible. If you are not using the Windows NT 4.
Using Windows NT 4.0 Working with Windows NT 4.0 To install TouchPad support The OmniBook 3000 TouchPad works perfectly with the built in Windows NT 4.0 mouse driver. If you want to take advantage of the TouchPad’s enhanced features you must install the TouchPad driver. (Refer to the OmniBook 3000 Reference Guide for more information on the TouchPad.) Requirements Important Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 2 or higher must be installed before you can install the OmniBook 3000 TouchPad driver.
5 Features and Specifications
Features and Specifications Your OmniBook is designed to provide trouble-free operation. The following suggestions can help you maintain its dependability: • Observe the temperature limits and other specifications listed in the next section. • Peruse the tips about ergonomics and work habits. • If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions in chapter 5 of this manual.
Features and Specifications Standard Features Standard Features Processor Intel Pentium 200- or 233-processor with MMX technology. Cache 32K L1 cache. 512K L2 pipeline burst-synchronous cache. Architecture 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus architecture. Mass storage Industry-standard 2 GB or 4 GB removable Enhanced-IDE hard drive. ATA2 Interface, Partial Response Maximum Likelihood recording method. Magneto Resistive heads.
Features and Specifications Standard Features CD-ROM drive Torisan CDR-U200-Z 20X Maximum CD-ROM drive. Slimline, low-power. IDE/ATAPI interface. PC Card slots (PCMCIA) Texas Instruments TI1131 PC Card Controller Chip. 2 Type II or 1 Type III user-available, industry-compatible PC Card slots. Intel QuickSwap Bus (ExCa). • Supports PC CardBus • Supports Zoomed Video in the bottom slot. Built-in I/O Serial port: 9-pin, 115,200-bps RS-232 (16550 UART).
Features and Specifications Standard Features Keyboard and mouse 87/88-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard; industry-standard, full-size key spacing. Embedded numeric keypad. Special function [Fn] keys to toggle between internal, external, or simultaneous displays, speaker volume control and hibernation. TouchPad pointing device; Wrist rest provides comfort for extended use. High-performance video NeoMagic NM2160 128-bit graphics accelerator. 1.8 MB EDO DRAM for video memory.
Features and Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications System Unit Dimensions Weight Temperature Operating: Storage: Maximum Humidity Operating: Shock Operating: Storage: Vibration Operating Storage: Maximum Altitude Operating Storage: Built-in System Memory Expansion Memory (2 slots) Audio System Record sample rate Playback sample rate Maximum distortion 13.3 inch Color TFT XGA Display Diagonal Size Pixel Resolution Pitch Format Configuration Number of Colors 5-6 9.40” x 11.
Features and Specifications Technical Specifications Refresh Rate Character display Display Inverter Board Input Voltage Output Voltage Efficiency External Video External Video Resolution Resolution Options 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Flexible Disk Drive (F1384A) Dimensions Weight Diskette Size Bytes per sector Sectors per track High density (1.44 or 1.2 MB) Low density (720 K) Tracks per side High density (1.44 or 1.
Features and Specifications Technical Specifications Audio Output Level Line Out Cache Buffer Maximum Data Transfer Rate Start Time Stop Time Lithium-Ion Battery (F1382A or F1383A) Weight Energy Voltage Capacity Battery Life Charge Time Temperature Charging Discharging and Storage 0.8V RMS. 128 K 3000 KB/s < 10 seconds < 4 seconds 0.90 lbs 12V to 15.4V DC 2.7 Ah 2.0 to 3.
Features and Specifications Technical Specifications Operating: Storage: Vibration Operating Storage: Maximum Altitude Operating Storage: Hard Disk Drives Capacity Per Drive HP Part Number Drive Height Transfer Rate Media Inner Outer Interface Seek Times Track-to-Track Average Maximum Average Latency Start Times Typical Maximum Disk Rotational Speed (rpm) Logical Configuration Cylinders Heads Sectors per track Bytes per sector Number of Disk Platters Number of Heads Buffer Size (read and write segmented) R
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Getting Assistance and Support This section includes information about: ♦ Looking up technical information. ♦ Getting HP OmniBook assistance— from electronic services and from Customer Support centers. ♦ Getting repair assistance. ♦ Hewlett-Packard limited warranty. To look up technical information This Corporate Evaluator’s Guide provides technical specifications and other information to assist in completing evaluations.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Quick Start Sheet Location: In box (printed document). Audience: End user. Content: Setting up the OmniBook, using power management options, selecting a factory-installed operating system, getting support (telephone and electronic). Reference Guide Location: In Box (printed document) and HP’s website. Audience: End User, Corporate IT.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support OmniBook Notes Location: Online. Audience: End User, Corporate IT. Content: This document details the late-breaking information that we could included in the OmniBook documentation. • The OmniBook Notes file is C:\OMNIBOOK\OMNIBOOK.DOC. OmniBook Support and Service Guide Location: In Box (Paper) and online. Audience: End User, Corporate IT. Content: This document details OmniBook electronic and telephone support and service information.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Port Replicator User’s Guide Location: Port Replicator Box (printed document) and HP’s website. Audience: End User, Corporate IT. Content: Setting up the Port Replicator, using and connecting devices to the Port Replicator, troubleshooting, support information. Application Notes Location: Electronic Support Services and HP’s website. Audience: All. Content: Installing an operating system, updating the BIOS, troubleshooting.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Frequently Asked Questions Location: Electronic Support Services and HP’s website. Audience: End User, Corporate IT, Reseller/Integrator. Content: Troubleshooting, information includes docking, power management, and batteries. Corporate Evaluator’s Guide Location: Electronic Support Services and HP’s website. Audience: Corporate IT, Resellers/Integrators.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Electronic support services See the next topic below for a listing of services. Customer Support Centers See the second topic below for a listing of contacts. To find Electronic Support Services World Wide Web HP OmniBook website: http://www.hp.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support CompuServe (“GO HP”) America Online (HP Forum) America Online/Bertlesmann (HP Forum) (Europe) Optional Support Assistant CD-ROM (for information: http://www.hp.com/cposupport/hpsa.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support To contact Customer Support The HP Customer Support Centers will assist you free of charge during the term of the product warranty. (You are responsible for the telephone charges.) During the warranty period, HP can help you with the following: HP can answer questions about: Applications and operating systems included with the OmniBook 3000. HP-described operation environments and conditions. HP accessories and HP upgrades.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Belgium (French): Czech Republic: Denmark (Danish/Swedish): Finland (Swedish/English): France (French): Germany (German): Greece: Hungary: Netherlands (Dutch): Ireland (English): Italy (Italian): Norway (Norwegian/Swedish): Poland: Portugal (Spanish/English): Russia: Spain (Spanish): Sweden (Swedish): Switzerland (German/French): Turkey: UK (English): English (non-UK): Africa/Middle East: 02.626.8807 02 471 7321 3929.4099 0203.47.288 01.43.62.34.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support To get repair assistance Under Warranty : Contact one of the support providers or an HP Service Center to receive warranty service. The support provider will help qualify your unit for warranty repair based on the warranty applicable to your unit and original purchase date, and will provide you with repair processes in your area. Warranty service does not include cost of shipping, handling, duties, taxes, freight or fees to the service location.
Features and Specifications Getting Assistance and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Summary The following table summarizes Hewlett-Packard’s limited warranty. The OmniBook Support and Service booklet contains complete warranty information.
Features and Specifications Using Electronic Serial Numbers Using Electronic Serial Numbers Beginning with the OmniBook 3000 and OmniBook 800 notebooks, Hewlett-Packard ships OmniBooks with an electronic serial number. This will be continued on all future products. An electronic serial number can help IT managers track assets and software configurations. The serial number can also be used for tracking lost or stolen notebooks.
Features and Specifications Using Electronic Serial Numbers Hewlett-Packard has also provided a utility called ESN.EXE in the C:\OMNIBOOK directory to set the serial number. This program must be run in MS-DOS. This Utility does the following: 1. Checks to make sure no electronic serial number is set. 2. Prompts to confirm that you want to set the serial number. 3. Prompts for the serial number and gives the location (bottom of unit). 4. Confirms the Serial Number is valid.
Index A accessories DMI Windows 95 support, 3-13 documentation warranty, 5-20 Application Notes, 5-13 audio device drivers, 1-15 autodetecting CDs, 3-17 B BIOS resources, 1-21 serial number, 5-22 updating, 1-17 Application Notes, 5-13 Corporate Evaluator's Guide, 5-14 OmniBook Notes, 5-12 online User's Handbook, 5-10 Quick Start sheet, 1-4, 5-10, 5-11 Reference Guide, 1-4, 5-10, 5-11 Support and Service Guide, 5-12 tested solutions, 5-14 User's Handbook, 5-11 DriveSpace, 2-15 E C cable floppy (F1
formatting with Windows for Workgroups, 2-3 replacing, 1-16 hardware application notes, 5-13 hibernate mode, 1-8 online User’s Handbook, 5-11 sources, 5-10 types, 5-10 memory, 1-21 Windows for Workgroups, 2-14 HP applications, 3-12 I I/O addresses, 1-22 infrared light path, 3-18 printing, 3-18 removing support, 3-10 troubleshooting, 3-18 Windows 95 support, 3-10 installing MicroSaver lock, 1-20 mobile enhancements (Windows NT 4.
deleting, 1-19 setting, 1-18 programming service, 1-16 replacing, 1-16 PC Card plug and play, 4-9 Windows 95 support, 3-8 Windows NT 4.0 support, 4-7 Windows NT support, 4-14 with Windows NT 4.0, 4-16 Xircom network card, 2-10, 3-14, 4-12 HP applications, 3-12 repair, 5-19 resetting OmniBook, 1-9 S security Phoenix APM 2.
Windows 95 Suspend by closing lid, 1-7 mode, 1-8 with power button, 1-7 system resources DMA channels, 1-22 I/O addresses, 1-22 memory, 1-21 system interrupts, 1-21 T time-out power savings, 1-8 TopTOOLs, 5-5 troubleshooting Companion CD, 1-4 DMI support, 3-13 infrared support, 3-10 installing, 3-2 MS-DOS outside, 3-17 PC card support, 3-8 sound support (95A), 3-7 video support, 3-6 Windows for Workgroups increasing performance, 2-15 installing, 2-2, 2-4 memory, 2-14 Windows NT 4.
