HP OmniBook XE Setup Manual
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- Page 1 HP OmniBook XE Series Setup Guide...
- Page 2 Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
- Page 3 CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided. (ii) The use of any operating system software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA).
- Page 4 Transfer of Rights in Software. Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such a transfer, Customer agrees that his/her rights in the software are terminated and that he/she will either destroy his/her copies and adaptations or deliver them to the third party.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
To use the touch pad ... 23 Working in Comfort ... 24 About Repetitive Strain Injury... 24 Preparing Your Work Environment... 25 Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment... 28 Comfort and Safety Checklist ... 33 Your HP OmniBook Computer... 34 Traveling with Your Computer ... 37 Managing Power Consumption ... - Page 6 To use the OmniBook User’s Guide ... 52 To get help from the OmniBook Web site ... 52 To get support from the HP Customer Care Web site ... 53 To call the HP Customer Care Center... 54 Obtaining Repair Service... 56 To receive warranty repair service...
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Page 7: Introducing The Omnibook
Introducing the OmniBook Setup Guide... -
Page 8: Taking Inventory
Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory HP OmniBook XE2. Main battery. AC adapter and power cord. Telephone cord—if your OmniBook includes a modem. Quick Start sheet. The OmniBook Setup Guide. OmniBook Recovery CD, which includes Windows recovery and Windows drivers. -
Page 9: To Find More Information
Windows 98, or Windows NT, depending on which Windows. operating system your computer is shipped with). OmniBook www.hp.com/omnibook Web site (USA) OmniBook www.europe.hp.com/omnibook Web site (Europe) HP Customer www.hp.com/cposupport Care Web site Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Setup Guide... -
Page 10: Identifying The Parts Of The Omnibook
Introducing the OmniBook Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook Front view Setup Guide Latch to open the OmniBook Built-in microphone Blue power button Status lights Built-in speakers Touch pad (pointing device) Click buttons CD player power (on selected CD-ROM and DVD models) -
Page 11: Side View
CD player buttons (on selected CD-ROM and DVD models) CD-ROM drive or DVD drive Kensington lock slot (security connector) Modem phone jack (on selected models) Side view PC Card eject buttons PC Card and CardBus slots (upper and lower) Floppy disk drive Introducing the OmniBook Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook Setup Guide... -
Page 12: Rear View
Introducing the OmniBook Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook Rear view Parallel port Serial port VGA port (external monitor) Audio out (external speaker) Microphone jack Infrared port USB port PS/2 port AC adapter jack Setup Guide... -
Page 13: Bottom View
Bottom view Battery Battery latch RAM expansion cover Hard disk drive Hard disk drive latch and locking screw System-off button (for resetting computer) Port replicator connector Introducing the OmniBook Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook Setup Guide... -
Page 14: Status Lights
Introducing the OmniBook Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook Status lights Power AC connected Battery Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access CD-ROM or DVD access Setup Guide... -
Page 15: Setting Up The Computer
Setting Up the Computer To install the battery WARNING Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Your OmniBook is shipped with the battery installed. If the battery has been removed, you can install it by inserting it into the battery bay on the bottom of your computer by sliding the battery latch, as shown. -
Page 16: To Connect Ac Power
To connect AC power CAUTION Use only the HP AC adapter intended for this product, model HP F1454A. Using any other AC adapter can damage the OmniBook and may void your warranty. Refer to the warranty statement for your product. -
Page 17: To Turn On The Computer
CAUTION If you have a modem built into your OmniBook, it may not work with multiple phone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX), cannot be connected to a coin- operated telephone, and does not work with party lines. Some of these connections may result in excess electrical voltage and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. - Page 18 Year 2000 Hewlett-Packard makes no representation or warranty about the Year 2000 readiness of non-HP products including preinstalled operating systems or application software. You should contact the software manufacturer directly to determine if you need to do anything else to ensure compliance.
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Page 19: To Register Your Computer
HP OmniBook Registration icon on the desktop. (This icon disappears after you register.) By phone You can call your HP Customer Care Center and register by phone. See “To call the HP Customer Care Center” on page 54 for phone numbers. By fax If a printer is connected to your computer, you can print a copy of your registration and register by fax. -
Page 20: To Connect To An Internet Service Provider
Introducing the OmniBook Setting Up the Computer By completing registration, you will: Record your ownership of the OmniBook XE with Hewlett-Packard and gain access to service, support, and information. Record your ownership of the Windows 98 operating system with Microsoft. If you have Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0, please contact Microsoft separately for... -
Page 21: Using The Omnibook
Using the OmniBook Setup Guide... -
Page 22: Operating The Computer
Using the OmniBook Operating the Computer Operating the Computer To use the Fn hot keys The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for various system controls. Press and hold Fn while pressing the appropriate key. -
Page 23: To Use The Touch Pad
To use the touch pad The touch pad, a touch-sensitive pointing device that controls the motion and speed of the pointer on the screen, is built into your OmniBook. 1. Move a thumb or finger across the touch pad in the direction you want the pointer to move. -
Page 24: Working In Comfort
Thank you for selecting HP computing equipment. To optimize your comfort and productivity, it is important that you set up your work area correctly and use your HP equipment properly. With that in mind, we have developed some set-up and use recommendations for you to follow based on established ergonomic principles. -
Page 25: Preparing Your Work Environment
Typically, the earlier a problem is diagnosed and treated, the easier it is to resolve. Preparing Your Work Environment When using HP computing equipment, it is important that your work environment contribute to your comfort and productivity. Using the OmniBook... - Page 26 Using the OmniBook Working in Comfort Your Chair It's very important that your chair provides a comfortable sitting position and offers the following features: A stable base, such as five legs with casters. Make sure the casters are designed for the type of floor you have in your workspace, whether it is bare or carpeted.
- Page 27 A freely rotating swivel so you can move easily from side-to-side. Fully adjustable and padded armrests. The chair arms should not interfere with adjusting the chair or moving it close to your work surface. Your Work Surface Ideally, you should be able to adjust the height of your work surface. A simple way to ensure your work surface is at the correct height is to first adjust the height of the seat-pan of your chair.
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Page 28: Setting Up Your Hp Computing Equipment
The recommendations that follow can help you achieve a comfortable arrangement. The top of your monitor screen should be at or slightly below eye level. Most HP monitors come with a tilt-and-swivel feature that makes it easy to adjust the screen position. - Page 29 To avoid obscuring your view, the screen should be positioned perpendicular to your line of sight; that is, straight on. To avoid glare or reflection, try to position the monitor so the screen is at a right angle to your window rather than in front of it. If reflection or glare persists, tilting the screen forward may help.
- Page 30 We recommend you place your keyboard in front of the screen or document holder, whichever is viewed the most. Your HP keyboard has long cables so you can place it in the position that is most comfortable for you while you are using your system.
- Page 31 You may use a palm rest to help keep your hands and wrists in a comfortable and neutral position when you are not typing. Some HP keyboards come with an integrated palm rest. If you use a palm rest, see that it is rounded and padded, and flush in height with the front edge of the keyboard.
- Page 32 Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods may permanently damage your hearing. To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn down the volume before connecting headphones or speakers to your HP equipment. When you put on the headphones, slowly increase the volume until you find a comfortable listening level, then leave the volume control in that position.
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Page 33: Comfort And Safety Checklist
Comfort and Safety Checklist These recommendations are drawn from the latest available international ergonomic standards and recommendations, including ISO 9241 and ANSI/HFS 100-1988. General Work Surface Height: Adjust either your seat height, work surface, or both, to position the work surface at approximately elbow height. Work Surface Arrangement: Make sure frequently used equipment is within easy reach. -
Page 34: Your Hp Omnibook Computer
Working in Comfort, which is preloaded on the hard disk of your HP computing equipment. - Page 35 HP port replicators offer quick, easy connections to these devices. More information on how to prepare your workspace environment and set up your HP equipment is available in other sections of Working in Comfort with Your HP Computing Equipment.
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Page 37: Traveling With Your Computer
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Page 38: Managing Power Consumption
Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Managing Power Consumption When you are not using your computer, you will want to maximize battery operating time without compromising performance. It is not necessary to turn the computer off in order to reduce power consumption and extend battery life. With Windows 98, Advanced Power Management (APM) provides both manual and automated tools for reducing power consumption. -
Page 39: To Use Manual Power Management With Windows 98
To use manual power management with Windows 98 You can shut down your OmniBook manually whenever you need to with any of the following three levels of shutdown. System standby Action Turns off the display and hard disk drive. Saves current session to RAM. When Fn+F3 or Fn+F4 or Start, Shut Down, Standby. - Page 40 Traveling with Your Computer Managing Power Consumption Action When Resume Sometimes the system stops responding and you are not able to turn off the OmniBook as described above. To recover, use the following in the order listed. If you are unable to access the Start menu, you can turn off the system by pressing and holding the blue power button for 4 seconds.
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Page 41: Using Battery Power
Using Battery Power To check the battery status From the battery status light The battery status light (second from left) reports the following information: Green Orange From the Windows taskbar The System Tray on the Windows taskbar includes a power icon that allows access to more detailed battery status information. -
Page 42: To Respond To A Low-Battery Warning
Traveling with Your Computer Using Battery Power To respond to a low-battery warning The OmniBook automatically alerts you when the battery power drops to a critically low level. First you will hear a high-pitched beep. Then, if you have not taken restorative action within a short time, the system hibernates. -
Page 43: Configuring And Expanding The Omnibook
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Page 44: Installing Ram Modules
Installing RAM Modules The OmniBook provides an optional memory expansion slot for installing up to two RAM expansion modules. Use HP SDRAM modules only; EDO RAM is not supported. Your OmniBook’s computer chips are extremely static-sensitive. Static electricity can permanently damage computer chips. Carefully read the following caution information. -
Page 45: Removing Ram Modules
Configuring and Expanding the OmniBook Removing RAM Modules Removing RAM Modules After you remove the RAM expansion cover, do the following: 1. Release the two latches at the sides of the RAM expansion module by pushing them gently outward (away from the sides of the module). 2. -
Page 46: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive
Configuring and Expanding the OmniBook Replacing a Hard Disk Drive Replacing a Hard Disk Drive You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver to complete this procedure. 1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. 2. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 3. -
Page 47: Expanding The Hibernate Partition
4. Insert the Recovery CD in the CD-ROM (or DVD) drive. (If your system came with two Recovery CDs, insert Disc 1.) 5. Restart the computer, and when you see the HP logo, press ESC twice. 6. Select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device, and press ENTER. -
Page 49: Service And Support
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Page 50: Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the purchase price upon prompt return of the product. - Page 51 Service and Support Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
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Page 52: Getting Support For Your Omnibook
Getting Support for Your OmniBook Getting Support for Your OmniBook HP offers a number of ways that you can get technical support for your OmniBook. If you have questions or problems, here are the resources available to you: Look up information in the electronic User’s Guide. -
Page 53: To Get Support From The Hp Customer Care Web Site
Web sites, the specific steps above may not match exactly what you see on the site. To get support from the HP Customer Care Web site Another Web site useful to OmniBook owners is HP Customer Care: www.hp.com/cpso- support/guide/home.html. This Web site provides information about:... -
Page 54: To Call The Hp Customer Care Center
To call the HP Customer Care Center If you are unable to solve a problem with your OmniBook, you can call the HP Customer Care Center. The Customer Care Center will assist you at no charge, during the term of the warranty;... - Page 55 US/Canada (English) Canada (French) Montreal Asia Pacific Australia Hong Kong Singapore Europe Austria Belgium (Dutch) Belgium (French) Czech Republic Denmark English (non-UK) Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Latin America Mexico D.F.
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Page 56: Obtaining Repair Service
Customer Care Center for details. If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned to the country of purchase for service. Currently, XE Series PC Notebook support assistance is only provided in the following Asia-Pacific countries: Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. -
Page 57: Solving Problems With Your Computer
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Page 58: Troubleshooting Techniques
Troubleshooting Techniques You will find solutions to common problems and troubleshooting techniques in the Tips and Troubleshooting file on the HP OmniBook Web site, www.hp.com/omnibook or www.europe.hp.com/omnibook (European mirror). This file also describes BIOS settings, system specifications, and advanced capabilities and procedures. To view the Tips and Troubleshooting file, see “To get help from the OmniBook Web site”... -
Page 59: Testing Hardware Operation
You can run the diagnostic test from the hard disk—or from a diagnostic floppy disk, if you created one. 1. To run from the hard disk, reboot the OmniBook and, when you see the HP logo and message, press F10. -
Page 60: To Create A Diagnostic Floppy Disk
1. On any computer with Web access, download the diagnostic software package from the OmniBook Web site www.hp.com/omnibookto the hard disk. 2. Run the downloaded zip file to unpack the files on the hard disk. -
Page 61: Recovering And Reinstalling Software
Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can use the OmniBook Recovery CD to recover an original OmniBook build, or you can use it to install the HP custom software over a user-installed alternate operating system. The Recovery CD provides the OmniBook-specific Windows drivers to configure your custom system. - Page 62 Solving Problems with your Computer Recovering and Reinstalling Software You can find more details about recovering the factory installation of Windows on the Recovery CD: the file readme.txt is in the CD's root directory. The recovery process can take as long as 30 minutes. Do not interrupt the process or unplug the AC adapter until the process is completed.
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Page 63: Specifications And Regulatory Information
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Page 64: Hardware And Software Specifications
Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware and Software Specifications Hardware and Software Specifications For the most up–to–date information on OmniBook hardware and software specifications, go to the HP OmniBook Web site at www.hp.com/omnibook. Setup Guide... -
Page 65: Safety Information
To purchase a power cord (including one for a country not listed below) or a replacement AC adapter (HP F1454A), contact your local Hewlett-Packard dealer or Sales and Service office. -
Page 66: Battery Safety
The battery pack is suitable for use only with compatible OmniBook models. Check the Support and Service section of this Setup Guide for your local HP contact. Do not disassemble. There are no serviceable parts inside. Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water. -
Page 67: Led Safety
(EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended: If the unit requires service, contact an authorized HP service center—see the OmniBook Support and Service section of this Setup Guide. Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit. -
Page 68: Regulatory Information
Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the OmniBook complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the OmniBook not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the OmniBook in these regions. -
Page 69: Canada
Trade name: Hewlett-Packard Company Product name: HP OmniBook XE Series Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 70: Japan
Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information dependent on internal software settings. Contact your equipment supplier if it is necessary to use the equipment on a different telephone network. For further product support, contact Hewlett-Packard at the phone numbers provided in your User’s Guide. Japan Japan Telecommunications Approval JATE approval number: A99-1102JP... -
Page 71: International
Mobile Computing Division 19310 Pruneridge Ave. Cupertino, CA 95014, U.S.A. declares that the following product Product name: HP OmniBook XE Series Options: conforms to the following product specifications Safety: IEC 950:1991+A1,A2 ,A3, A4 / EN 60950 (1992)+A1,A2, A3, A4 GB4943-1995... - Page 72 The HP F1740A and F1454A AC/DC adapter used with this product is designed to operate on all power systems, other than IT power systems. [1] The product was tested in a typical configuration with Hewlett-Packard personal computer peripherals.
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Page 73: Index
14 location, 13 replacing, 46 headphones safe use of, 32 hibernate, 39, 42 Hibernate partition, 46, 47 HP Customer Care telephone numbers, 54 Web site, 9, 53 infrared port location on OmniBook, 12 interference problems, 68 ISPs signing up with, 20... - Page 74 USB port location on OmniBook, 12 User's Guide, 9 using, 52 VGA port location on OmniBook, 12 VirusScan, 8 warranty HP, 50 Windows manual, 9 setting up, 18 Windows 95 power management, 38 Windows NT 4.0 Advanced Power Management, 8,...