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HP OmniBook 4000C/CT
Familiarization Guide
This guide is for experienced HP
Response Center personnel, CEs, and
reseller technicians, such as personnel
who have already completed the HP
Vectra PC family training course, or
equivalent, and have at least six months of
experience servicing the HP Vectra PCs.
It is a self-paced guide designed to train
you to install, configure, and repair the
OmniBook Notebook PC. You can follow
it without having any equipment available.
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Notice In a continuing effort to improve the quality of our products, technical and environmental information in this document is subject to change without notice. Last revision date: 09/10/96 8:47 PM Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett- Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
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Table of Contents Table of Figures.................................................................................................5 OmniBook Product Comparisons .......................................................................6 Size Closed...................................................................................................6 Weight ..........................................................................................................6 OmniBook 4000 Series: Product Features
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Configuration and Setup...................................................................................36 Main Configuration Screen..........................................................................36 Power Screen..............................................................................................37 Power Configuration....................................................................................38 Power Conservation Mode ..................................................
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Table of Figures Figure 1 - Memory Doors, Modules, and Slots ..............................................................19 Figure 2 - Floppy Drive and Battery ..............................................................................20 Figure 3 - Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................................21 Figure 4 - Display Screws .............................................................................................23 Figure 5 - Ic
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OmniBook Product Comparisons HP OmniBook 5000 HP OmniBook 4000 HP OmniBook 600 29.5 x 22.6 x 4.9 cm 29.5 x 22.6 x 4.9 cm 18.49 × 28.24 × 3.99 cm Size Closed (11.6 x 8.9 x 1.93 in) (11.6 x 8.9 x 1.93 in) (7.28 × 11.12 × 1.57 in) Weight 3.08-3.18 kg (6.8-7 lb) DSTN (C) 1.72 kg (3.8 lb) 3.13 kg (6.9 lb) TFT (CT): 3.27 kg (7.2 lb) Processor 75-, 90-, or 120-MHz 50-Mhz Intel 486DX2, 50- or 75-MHz Intel ® Intel Pentium or 75-, 100-MHz Intel 486DX2 processor 486DX4 Bus Architecture 32-bit PCI bus ISA b
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14.4Vdc Rechargeable 14.4 Vdc rechargeable 9.6 Vdc rechargeable Power Lithium-Ion or NiMH NiMH battery pack NiMH or Lithium Ion battery battery Battery life Battery life (approximate): Battery life up to 3.0-3.5 (approximate with one hours. 3-4 hrs on DSTN battery): 2 to 3 hrs DX2/50 Battery pack recharges Battery recharges to to high level in less than 2-3 hrs on TFT high level in 4 hrs 2 hours using AC DX4/100 using AC adapter while adapter AC adapter 100 to 240 PC is on or off Vac (50 to 60
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® ® 16-bit with Sound 16-bit, Sound Blaster- Microsoft Windows Audio ® Blaster and MIDI compatible sound in CT. support Stereo sound via two Two built-in speakers Stereo sound via two built-in stereo speakers (not stereo sound) built-in speakers 9-pin, 115,200 - b/s, 9-pin, 115,200 - b/s, 9-pin, 115,200 - b/s, RS- Input/Output RS-232 port RS-232 port 232 port 25-pin EPP and ECP 25-pin EPP and ECP 25-pin bidirectional parallel port parallel port parallel port SVGA-out (up to 1024 SVGA-out (up t
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One Type III PCMCIA One Type III PCMCIA One Type III PCMCIA Expandability slot (or use as two slot (or use as two slot (or use as two Type Type II slots) with 3.3- Type II slots) II slots) V or 5-V support Enhanced port External ultra-thin floppy ISA-based slots, and replicator with parallel, disk drive (included with parallel, serial, two serial, SVGA-out product) (up to 1024 x768), SVGA-out (up to 1024 Enhanced port replicator keyboard, PS/2 mouse, x 768 x 256), with EPP parallel, serial, and
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OmniBook 4000 Series: Product Features Description Advanced performance with flexibility, exceptional user comfort, all-day use and easy access to peripherals. Models This is a complete list of all the standard Omnibook models ever made available. Factory special options are not included in this listing. Many of these models are now obsolete. Refer to the Hewlett-Packard Corporate Price List for cuurently available models and options. Product Description Part Number HP OmniBook 4000C DX2/50MH
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Accessories Description Part Number 4-MB RAM expansion card F1076A 8-MB RAM expansion card F1077A 16-MB RAM expansion card F1078A 260-MB Hard Disk Drive F1091A 340-MB Hard Disk Drive F1092A 520-MB Hard Disk Drive F1093A 810-MB Hard Disk Drive F1032A 3.5 inch Floppy Drive Module F1079A AC Adapter F1072A NiMH Battery Pack Module F1073A External Battery Charger (Charges up to two batteries F1074A concurrently) Automobile Adapter F1075A Enhanced Port Replicator F1090A What comes in OmniBook 4000 mai
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Memory Main Memory DX2/50 MHz, Model 260 (F1081A) 4MB RAM DX4/100 MHz, Model 810 (F1160A) 16MB RAM All other models 8MB Max Possible RAM 32MB Type of memory boards HP Proprietary boards, 2 user accessible slots on the bottom case. Expansion Memory 4-MB (HP # F1076A) board options 8-MB (HP # F1077A) 16-MB (HP # F1078A) Cycle time 70ns Mass storage The hard disk drive can be removed by the user for easy upgrades. The hard drive is located on the bottom case and with the removal of one screw th
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Display/video The OB4000 DSTN may report the display RAM to be 1024KBs, however, it is 512KB. Later versions have corrected this. It is not a hardware problem but a reporting problem. Display RAM is not upgradable. Display Manufacturer: Hitachi Video graphics controller chip: Western Digital 90c24 rocket chip. External video resolution (both types): Supports VGA/SVGA external monitors with up to 1024 x 768 x 256 colors in noninterlaced mode. Auto detection of external monitor without reboot
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b. On OmniBook 4000CT models, if more than 30 total pixels anywhere on the display are bad, then the display should be considered for replacement. On OmniBook 600CT and OmniBook 5000CT models, if more than 15 total pixels anywhere on the display are bad, then the display should be considered for replacement. These are the only conditions in this guideline that may call for a replacement due to a defect in material or workmanship based on the HP Limited Warranty Statement. 3. If a display is
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Battery life can be doubled by installing second battery in place of the 3.5 " flexible drive. The OmniBook will recognize the additional battery and provide battery status of both batteries (can be installed hot). Smart Battery: The OmniBook 4000 uses "Smart" battery technology. The battery itself contains an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) that is able to continuously test and track the status of the battery. The OmniBook BIOS can then receive high-quality information about
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Audio Systems I/O: Headphone/stereo-out port; microphone port; Stereo-in port IRQ default setting for soundblaster is 5. Sound Manufacturer: ESS Operating Temperature: environment DSTN display models: 41 to 104 degrees F (5 to 40 degrees C) TFT display models: 50 to 104 degrees F (10 to 40 degrees C) 90% relative humidity at 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) maximum Temperature: -40 to 149 degrees F (-40 to 65 degrees C) Storage environment 90% relative humidity at 149 degrees F (65 degrees C) max
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Supported MS DOS version 6.22* Operating Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11* Systems Microsoft Windows 95* Microsoft NT workstation 3.51** ® OS/2 version 3.0** * Supported to the application level. ** Only setup and configuration supported. Security Physical security from Kensignton Lock System password: When the password setting is enabled, a window will pop-up to allow the user to enter the old password, enter a new password and to verify the new Password If the user forgets the system
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Password The password descramble programs for the HP OmniBook PCs are protected as Decode Policy HP Company Private information. They may not be copied, backed-up, printed or distributed. There are only six official copies of each program. In addition to protecting the program itself, it's use is also controlled. Hewlett- Pakard and authorized support providers must ensure with written evidence that the OmniBook that is being "descrambled" is actually in the hands of the unit's actual and cu
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Notebook Hardware Structure Field Replaceable Assemblies Installing memory (End User Replaceable) The OmniBook 4000 family has two memory locations for expanding system RAM. The memory location on the side of the OmniBook that has the battery also has the factory RAM module installed. To add an additional 8MB or 16MB of RAM, use the location on the other side of the unit near the floppy drive. If the base unit has 4MB or 8MB of memory, and you want to expand the memory to more than 20MB or 24
