1-1HP OmniBook 800 Disk DrivesInstallation Guide

installation guide

Using OmniBook Disk Drives

using omnibook disk drives

Installing a Floppy Disk Drive

To install a floppy disk drive

To remove a floppy disk drive

Replacing a Hard Drive

To install a hard drive

Restoring OmniBook Software

To restore Windows for Workgroups

To restore an alternate operating system

Troubleshooting

troubleshooting

Solving Basic Problems

Specifications and Regulatory Information

specifications and regulatory information

Hardware Specifications

Regulatory Information

Canada

Europe

HP 800 Installation Manual

Overview

Setting Up Your CD-ROM Drive

To use batteries in your CD-ROM drive

To connect the CD-ROM drive to your OmniBook

To disconnect and reconnect the CD-ROM drive

To insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive

To remove a CD from the CD-ROM drive

to play an audio cd

Maintenance

Specifications

Japan

OmniBook 800

getting started

Starting Out with Your OmniBook

Setting Up

Connect the ac adapter and start charging

Open the OmniBook

Adjust the display

Pop out the mouse

Plug in the floppy drive

Set up and install the operating system

Where to Go from Here

Special Features

Using the Back Panel

Using the System Configuration Utility

Using the Recovery CD

Using a Docking System

System Resources

Replacing the Hard-Disk Drive

solving basic problems

Specifications, Regulatory, and Safety Information

Safety Information

Starting OmniBook Hardware Diagnostics

Installing and Setting Up OmniBook Hardware Diagnostics

Before Running OmniBook Hardware Diagnostics

The Welcome Screen

Hardware Detection

Overview of Hardware Detection

During Hardware Detection

Hardware Detection Results

What is Detected

If a PC Component is Not Detected

Basic System Test

Overview of the Basic System Test

Test Result: PASS

Test Result: FAIL

What is Tested

Advanced System Tests

Overview of the Advanced System Tests

Help on Advanced Tests

How to Run an Advanced System Test

Batch Tests

The Support Ticket

What is the Support Ticket?

Adding Comments to the Support Ticket

Hewlett-Packard Support and Information Services

Your HP Authorized Reseller

Hewlett-Packard Information Services

HP OMNIBOOK 800 USER'S GUIDE

OPERATING THE OMNIBOOK

To use the OmniBook mouse

To adjust the display

To learn about Windows

To start an application with a hot key (FN+F1 through FN+F12)

To turn off the OmniBook

Checking Status Information

To view or hide the Status Panel

Monitoring Power

To recharge the battery or run on ac power

To respond to a low-battery or bad-battery warning

To replace the battery

To change how power is managed

Using Disk Drives

Using Sound

To record sound

To play back sound

EXPANDING YOUR OMNIBOOK

To set or change the default printer

To view or change serial port assignments

Making Parallel Connections

To view or change parallel port assignments

To print on an infrared printer

To start a direct connection

To prepare SCSI hard-disk drives

to remove a pc card

To view or change PC card information

Connecting an External Display

Using the Docking System

Docking Options

OMNIBOOK CONFIGURATIONS

To configure the Status Panel

Protecting Your OmniBook

To use password protection

To turn off password protection

RECOVERING AND RESTARTING

Restarting the OmniBook

To reset the OmniBook

To replace the hard drive (drive C)

THE PERSONAL INFORMATION APPLICATIONS

To start Appointment Book

to add a new event

To delete an appointment or event

To search for a person

Getting Answers from HP Financial Calculator

To do simple arithmetic

TROUBLESHOOTING

Printing Problems

Mouse Problems

Serial and Infrared Communications Problems

Display Problems

Lockup Problems

Introduction

Taking Inventory

Power Management

Effects of stopping the OmniBook

Power states after stopping the OmniBook

Recovering Files, Drivers, and Applications

Contents of the Recovery CD

To install drivers, applications, and online manuals

To recover a damaged Recovery CD or hard disk drive

Using OmniBook Security

To use drive lock security

To disable drive lock

Identifying System Resources

Using Windows 3.x

Installing Windows 3.x

To install Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11

Installing Cards

To install a 3Com 3C562 EtherLink III LAN+33.6 modem PC card

To install an Intel EtherExpress PRO/100B PCI LAN adapter

Working with Windows for Workgroups

To increase performance

To connect a serial mouse

Using Windows 95

using windows 95

Installing Windows 95

To install Windows 95

To install video support

To install sound support

To install PC card support

To install an infrared driver

Installing Applications and DMI Support

To install a Xircom Ethernet IIps PC card

To install a 3Com EtherLink III LAN+33.6 Modem PC card

To create a docking hardware profile

Working with Windows 95

To enable Zoomed Video support

Using Windows NT 3.51

using windows nt

Installing Windows NT 3.51

To install mouse support

To install the Xircom Ethernet IIps PC card

Working with Windows NT 3.51

Usage modes

Using Windows NT 4.0

Installing Windows NT 4.0

Installing mobile enhancements

To read CardWizard and PowerProfiler documentation

To install SystemSoft PowerProfiler

Working with Windows NT 4.0

Using OS/2 Warp 4.0

Installing OS/2 Warp 4.0

To create OS/2 driver disks

To install OS/2 Warp 4.0

To install SCSI support

To install a 3Com 3C562 EtherLink III LAN + 33.6 Modem PC card

Working with OS/2 Warp 4

To configure the OmniBook with OS/2 Warp 4.0

using the docking system

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions for Windows 95

Questions for Windows 3.x

Questions for Windows NT or OS/2 Warp

Features and Support Services

features and specifications

Standard Features

Docking System Features

Other Accessories

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