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HP OmniBook 4150
User’s Handbook
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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. Hewlett-Packard Co. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein.
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HP Software Product License Agreement Your HP OmniBook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read the Software License Agreement before proceeding. Carefully read this License Agreement before proceeding to operate this equipment. Rights in the software are offered only on the condition that the customer agrees to all terms and conditions of the License Agreement. Proceeding to operate the equipment indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions. If you do not agree wi
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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. Sublicensing and Distribution. Customer may not lea
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Contents Introducing the OmniBook.............................................................................................. 9 Getting More Information........................................................................................... 10 Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 11 Included in the OmniBook box............................................................................. 11 OmniBook Features
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To replace the battery............................................................................................ 46 To install a second battery..................................................................................... 47 Expanding the OmniBook.............................................................................................. 49 Using Plug-In Modules............................................................................................... 50 To install hot-swap suppor
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Testing the Operation.................................................................................................. 84 To run the diagnostic test ...................................................................................... 84 To create a diagnostic floppy disk ........................................................................ 85 Recovering Software................................................................................................... 86 To recover the factory inst
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Introducing the OmniBook User’s Handbook 9
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Introducing the OmniBook Getting More Information Getting More Information Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Although it’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is infused with the quality and attention to detail that are the hallmark of Hewlett-Packard. The OmniBook Quick Start sheet shows how to get your OmniBook up and running quickly. This manual shows how to set up and operate the OmniBook, and it also shows what to do if you run into trouble. This
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Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory Taking Inventory The HP OmniBook 4150 represents a category of HP notebook computers featuring the latest mobile technologies available. It uses high-speed Intel processors, large TFT displays, and high-capacity hard drives. Included in the OmniBook box • HP OmniBook 4150. • Floppy disk drive. • CD-ROM or DVD drive. • AC adapter and power cord. • Lithium-ion battery. • The OmniBook User’s Handbook. • Quick Start sheet. • OmniBook Recovery CD. Includes Wi
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Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features OmniBook Features OmniBook—Front View 1. Keyboard status lights (left to right: caps lock, 9. Mute button. keypad lock, num lock). 10. AC adapter jack. 2. Built-in microphone. 11. Audio jacks (left to right): audio line-in, external 3. Blue power button. Turns the OmniBook on and microphone, audio line-out. off. 12. PC Card eject buttons (upper and lower PC Card 4. Pointing stick (pointing device). slots). 5. Touch pad (pointing device). 13. PC Card and
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Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features OmniBook—Side View 16. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y 20. Module release latch. adapter). 21. Plug-in module bay. Can contain a CD-ROM drive, 17. Universal serial bus port (USB). Windows NT 4.0 floppy disk drive, LS-120 drive, DVD drive, second does not support USB. hard disk drive, or a second battery. 18. System-off button (to shut down the OmniBook). 22. Battery bay. 19. Built-in speakers. User’s Handbook 13
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Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features OmniBook—Back View 23. Infrared port. Windows NT 4.0 does not support 26. Serial port (COM1). Use this port for a serial infrared communication. mouse, a modem, a serial printer, or other serial device. 24. Kensington lock slot (security connector) 27. External monitor port. 25. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer, other parallel device, or to connect the 28. Docking port. floppy disk drive externally. 14 User’s Handbook
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Introducing the OmniBook Setting Up for the First Time Setting Up for the First Time When you set up the OmniBook for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery, connect the ac adapter, turn on the OmniBook, and go through the Windows setup program. To set up the OmniBook and Windows CAUTION Use only the HP adapter model F1454A (or other approved adapter) with this product. Using any other ac adapter could damage the OmniBook and may void your warranty. Refer to the warranty s
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Introducing the OmniBook Setting Up for the First Time 5. The Windows Setup program starts automatically. Follow the instructions as they appear on the screen. 6. During setup, you may be prompted to enter the Product Key or Product ID (printed on the Certificate of Authenticity on the Microsoft Windows manual or attached to the bottom of the computer). 7. If you are prompted to set up a user account and password, you can either set up the account or press ESC to skip this step. Windows NT 4.0 F
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Operating the OmniBook User’s Handbook 17
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Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue power button. However, at certain times, you may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your OmniBook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start- up time. To start and stop the OmniBook When you The OmniBook enters To turn on again Press Fn+S.* Standby Mode Press any key or move a –or– Saves minimal pow
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Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook 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 and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down. –or, if this fails– Insert a pen or straightened paper clip into the recess on the left side of the OmniBook, as shown. 3. After the computer shuts down, press the blue power button to turn it on. Hint To boot from a CD-RO
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Operating the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook Checking the Status of the OmniBook To check power status and drive activity The OmniBook has status lights that report power status and drive activity. When the floppy disk drive is installed in the module bay, the following lights are present on the front of the OmniBook and the module bay. 1. Floppy disk drive light. • Green light. The OmniBook is accessing the floppy disk drive. 2. Power status light. • Green light. OmniBook is on. •
