HP 4150 - Manual

User’s Handbook 5 Contents Introducing the OmniBook .............................................................................................. 9 Getting More Information........................................................................................... 10Taking Inventory....................

Introducing the OmniBookGetting More Information 10 User’s Handbook Getting More Information Congratulations! Your OmniBook sets a new standard in personal computing. Althoughit’s compact and easy to carry, the OmniBook is infused with the quality and attention todetail that are the hallmark of Hewl...

Introducing the OmniBook Taking Inventory User’s Handbook 11 Taking Inventory The HP OmniBook 4150 represents a category of HP notebook computers featuring thelatest mobile technologies available. It uses high-speed Intel processors, large TFTdisplays, and high-capacity hard drives. Included in the ...

Introducing the OmniBookOmniBook Features 12 User’s Handbook OmniBook Features OmniBook—Front View 1. Keyboard status lights (left to right: caps lock, keypad lock, num lock). 2. Built-in microphone. 3. Blue power button. Turns the OmniBook on and off. 4. Pointing stick (pointing device). 5. Touch p...

Introducing the OmniBook OmniBook Features User’s Handbook 13 OmniBook—Side View 16. PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse port (supports Y adapter). 17. Universal serial bus port (USB). Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB. 18. System-off button (to shut down the OmniBook). 19. Built-in speakers. 20. Module r...

Introducing the OmniBookOmniBook Features 14 User’s Handbook OmniBook—Back View 23. Infrared port. Windows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communication. 24. Kensington lock slot (security connector) 25. Parallel port (LPT1). Use this port for a parallel printer, other parallel device, or to connec...

Introducing the OmniBook Setting Up for the First Time User’s Handbook 15 Setting Up for the First Time When you set up the OmniBook for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge thebattery, connect the ac adapter, turn on the OmniBook, and go through the Windowssetup program. To set up the ...

Operating the OmniBookStarting and Stopping the OmniBook 18 User’s Handbook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue power button. However, atcertain times, you may want to use other methods for starting and stopping yourOmniBook—depending on powe...

Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook User’s Handbook 19 To reset the OmniBook If Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you can reset the OmniBook and restartWindows. 1. If possible, shut down Windows. 2. Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down. –or,...

Operating the OmniBookChecking the Status of the OmniBook 20 User’s Handbook 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 thefloppy disk drive is installed in the module bay, the followin...

Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices User’s Handbook 21 Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices Two pointing devices (pointing stick and touch pad) are built into your OmniBook. 1. Pointing stick (pressure-sensitive pointing device). 2. Touch pad (touch-sensitive pointing device). ...

Operating the OmniBookUsing the OmniBook Pointing Devices 22 User’s Handbook To use the built-in pointing devices 1. Place your hands in the typing position. 2. Pointing stick. With your index finger, press the pointing stick in the direction youwant the pointer to move. Pressing away from you moves...

Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Display User’s Handbook 23 Using the OmniBook Display The OmniBook display normally turns off when you close the display lid. To make theOmniBook suspend instead, see the section “Using the OmniBook Display” in the onlineReference Guide. To adjust the displa...

Operating the OmniBookAdjusting the Audio System 24 User’s Handbook Adjusting the Audio System The OmniBook supports Sound Blaster Pro-compatible sound and the MicrosoftWindows Sound System. To adjust the volume On the Keyboard • To increase the volume, press Fn+UP-ARROW. • To decrease the volume, p...

Operating the OmniBook Using the OmniBook Keyboard User’s Handbook 25 Using the OmniBook Keyboard WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated withergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working inComfort in the online OmniBook Library, or vis...

Operating the OmniBookUsing the OmniBook Keyboard 26 User’s Handbook To use the embedded keypad When the embedded keypad on the OmniBook’s built-in keyboard is active, two optionsare possible. Num Lock on Keys change to the numeric or arithmetic designations printed in light gray on thekeyboard. Num...

Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort User’s Handbook 27 Working in Comfort WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated withergonomic injury. For more information about reducing your risk, visit ourergonomics website at www.hp.com/ergo. Thank you for selecting H...

Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort User’s Handbook 29 Preparing Your Work Environment When using HP computing equipment, it is important that your work environmentcontribute to your comfort and productivity. Your Chair It’s very important that your chair provides a comfortable sitting positio...

Operating the OmniBook Working in Comfort User’s Handbook 31 • Wrists: Your wrists should be as straight as possible while using the keyboard,mouse or trackball. They should not be bent sideways, or more than 10 degrees up ordown. • Legs: Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward....

Operating the OmniBookWorking in Comfort 36 User’s Handbook Headphones and Speakers Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods may permanently damage your hearing.To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn down the volume beforeconnecting headphones or speakers to your HP equipment. ...

Operating the OmniBookWorking in Comfort 38 User’s Handbook Your HP OmniBook Computer You can use your HP OmniBook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. The followingrecommendations should help you work more comfortably. Note that if you are using your portable computer as your primary computer, or ...

Managing Battery PowerHow Power is Managed 42 User’s Handbook How Power is Managed The OmniBook conserves power by using software that controls battery charging andpower drain. If you’re using Windows 95 or Windows 98, Advanced Power Management (APM) ispreinstalled on the OmniBook. If you’re using W...

Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power User’s Handbook 43 Monitoring Battery Power The primary source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery pack. You canuse the ac adapter to recharge the battery—or to run on ac power to preserve the battery. Important Running external conne...

Managing Battery PowerMonitoring Battery Power 44 User’s Handbook To check the battery status From the Windows Taskbar • Move the pointer onto the power icon at the right end of the taskbar. If you are usingWindows NT 4.0, you’ll need to install Advanced Power Management to display thepower icon (se...

Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power User’s Handbook 45 To recharge a battery CAUTION The ac adapter is normally warm to the touch whenever it’s plugged into an acoutlet. The OmniBook is normally warm while it’s charging. Don’t charge it in abriefcase or other confined space as this may c...

Managing Battery PowerMonitoring Battery Power 46 User’s Handbook To replace the battery CAUTION If you have any unsaved data, it (and your current work session) will be lost whenyou remove the battery unless the computer is connected to ac power. Also, youshould wait at least 3 seconds after insert...

Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power User’s Handbook 47 6. With the latch in the open position, slide the charged battery into the OmniBook untilit is flush with the unit. 7. Close the battery bay release latch. WARNING Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of batteries in fire. A battery...

Expanding the OmniBookUsing Plug-In Modules 50 User’s Handbook Using Plug-In Modules You can use any compatible plug-in module with the OmniBook module bay, such asthose listed below. • DVD drive module. • LS-120 SuperDisk drive module. • Floppy drive module. You can also attach the floppy disk driv...

Expanding the OmniBook Using Plug-In Modules User’s Handbook 51 To replace a plug-in module For Windows 95 or Windows 98, if Agaté Tioman hot-swap software is installed, a plug-in module icon appears at the right end of the taskbar. This software lets you disconnectmost plug-in modules without shutt...

Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices User’s Handbook 53 Connecting External Devices You can expand the OmniBook’s capabilities by connecting other devices. Note Before you connect any device, check the documentation that came with the equipmentto see if you need to make any settings or...

Expanding the OmniBookConnecting External Devices 54 User’s Handbook These additional connectors are available on the left side of the computer: • Universal Serial Bus (USB) port. • PS/2 port. Use this to connect a keyboard or an external PS/2 mouse. For information about connecting to serial device...

Expanding the OmniBook Connecting External Devices User’s Handbook 55 To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse The 6-pin PS/2 port allows you to attach an external keyboard or a PS/2-compatiblemouse to the OmniBook. While an external PS/2 mouse is connected, the built-inpointing devices are nor...

Expanding the OmniBookUsing PC Cards 56 User’s Handbook Using PC Cards To insert and remove a PC Card Note Windows NT 4.0 does not support zoomed video. If you are using Windows NT 4.0,make sure Card Executive is installed (see “To install Card Executive for WindowsNT” on page 57). The OmniBook PC C...

Expanding the OmniBook Using PC Cards User’s Handbook 57 To find tested PC Cards For the latest information about compatible cards, visit our website athttp://www.hp.com/omnibook and check the Accessories section. Or contact Hewlett-Packard as described in “Support Assistance” on page 90. To install...

Expanding the OmniBookInstalling a Hard Disk Drive 58 User’s Handbook Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive You’ll need a small Phillips screwdriver for this procedure. 1. Unplug the ac adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Turn the unit bottom side up and remove the ...

Expanding the OmniBook Installing a RAM Expansion Module User’s Handbook 59 Installing a RAM Expansion Module The OmniBook has no memory (RAM) built in but has two slots for installing RAMmodules. One slot contains a RAM module installed at the factory. You can use bothslots to expand your RAM. To i...

Configuring the OmniBookUsing BIOS Setup 62 User’s Handbook Using BIOS Setup The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu-driven utility thatenables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of yourOmniBook to your individual work needs. The setting...

Configuring the OmniBook Configuring Security Options User’s Handbook 63 Configuring Security Options See the chapter titled “Configuring the OmniBook” in the online Reference Guide forinformation about these other security options: • HP TopTools for system management and protection. • VirusScan for...

Configuring the OmniBookConfiguring Security Options 64 User’s Handbook 7. Under Password Required To, choose when the password will be required. Boot. Requires a password when booting the OmniBook. This option enables the nexttwo options. Resume. Requires a password when resuming from Suspend. Undo...

Configuring the OmniBook Configuring Security Options User’s Handbook 65 To attach a security cable Your OmniBook has two built-in connectors that allow you to secure the OmniBook witha cable. The Kensington MicroSaver lock system works with these connectors and isavailable at many computer stores. ...

TroubleshootingSolving Problems 68 User’s Handbook Solving Problems If your OmniBook has a problem, find the symptom below that matches your situation.Try the suggestions one at a time. Here are some other sources of information: • Click Start, Help and use the Windows Troubleshooters. • See the Mic...

Troubleshooting Solving Problems User’s Handbook 69 • Make sure you are using a plug-in OmniBook CD-ROM or DVD drive in the modulebay. You cannot boot from an external CD-ROM drive, which you can connect to theOmniBook via a PC Card SCSI connection. • Press ESC twice during bootup to see if the CD-R...

TroubleshootingSolving Problems 70 User’s Handbook • For a model without “4150” after the serial number, check settings in BIOS Setup. 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu,...

TroubleshootingSolving Problems 72 User’s Handbook • If the monitor is connected to a video adapter in a docking system, in BIOS Setupmake sure the Primary Video Adapter is set to Internal in the Main menu. See “To runthe BIOS Setup utility” on page 62. • See Windows 98 Help for information about se...

Troubleshooting Solving Problems User’s Handbook 73 Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems If the pointer is difficult to control • To customize all pointing devices, use the Mouse icon in Control Panel. • To customize the operation of the pointing stick, use the pointing stick icon availableon the t...

TroubleshootingSolving Problems 74 User’s Handbook If left CTRL + left ALT doesn’t work on an external keyboard • Left CTRL + left ALT should work like the Fn key on an external keyboard. In BIOSSetup, check that External Fn Key is enabled in the System Devices menu. See “Torun the BIOS Setup utilit...

Troubleshooting Solving Problems User’s Handbook 75 4. Press F10 to Save and Exit the BIOS Setup utility. • For infrared communications under Windows 95, you must install an infrared driverthat matches the mode selected in BIOS Setup. For details, refer to the driver’sReadme file located in \OmniBoo...

Troubleshooting Solving Problems User’s Handbook 77 Performance Problems If the OmniBook gets hot • It is normal for the computer to get warm. • Make sure the air vents on the back and side are clear. • DOS games and other programs that drive CPU usage toward 100% can contribute toa temperature incr...

TroubleshootingSolving Problems 78 User’s Handbook Power and Battery Problems If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter or insert a chargedbattery. If the OmniBook keeps beeping • The OmniBook beeps for 15 seconds when t...

TroubleshootingSolving Problems 80 User’s Handbook If retail Windows NT 4.0 is installed, you must edit the Registry to change thissetting:CAUTION: Incorrect editing of the Registry can make the system unbootable. 1. Log in as administrator. 2. Click Start, Run, type REGEDIT, and click OK. 3. Select...

TroubleshootingSolving Problems 82 User’s Handbook 1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook. 2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the System Devices menu, check that Parallel and Serial are enabled. If a serial modem doesn’t work properly...

TroubleshootingTesting the Operation 84 User’s Handbook Testing the Operation The DiagTools hardware diagnostic program provides two levels of testing: • Automated testing using the basic hardware test. • Advanced testing using the individual hardware tests. The tests are designed to run after the s...

Troubleshooting Testing the Operation User’s Handbook 85 7. Select and run the appropriate tests. Tests are not listed if no such hardware isdetected. Press the following keys to run tests: ENTER Runs the highlighted test. F5 orSPACE Marks or unmarks the highlighted test. F6 Marks or unmarks all tes...

TroubleshootingRecovering Software 86 User’s Handbook Recovering Software You can use the OmniBook Recovery CD to reinstall the original factory software onyour hard disk drive. If you need to configure a custom system, you can get OmniBook-specific drivers fromthese locations: • On the Recovery CD ...

Troubleshooting Recovering Software User’s Handbook 87 To recover the factory installation of Windows Use the Recovery CD to reinstall the original factory software on the hard disk. You usethe same process to create a larger Hibernate/diagnostics partition on your hard disk or tocreate a Hibernate ...

Support and ServiceGetting HP OmniBook Assistance 90 User’s Handbook Getting HP OmniBook Assistance Support Assistance If you need assistance with your HP OmniBook or accessory, use any of the followingsupport services: Provider Type Type of Assistance 1. Electronic Support Services (see below) HP s...

Support and Service Getting HP OmniBook Assistance User’s Handbook 91 Repair Assistance Warranty. You must contact one of the participating support providers listed in item 3 in“Support Assistance” above, or an HP Service Center to receive warranty service. Thesupport provider will help qualify your...

Support and Service Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement User’s Handbook 93 Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories andsupplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date ofpurchase, for t...

User’s Handbook 95 Specifications and Regulatory Information

Specifications and Regulatory InformationHardware Specifications 96 User’s Handbook Hardware Specifications In a continuing effort to improve our products, the specifications shown below are subjectto change. For the latest specifications, see the OmniBook website,http://www.hp.com/omnibook. Physica...

Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information User’s Handbook 99 Safety Information Power Cords The power cord supplied with the OmniBook ac adapter should match the plug andvoltage requirements for your local area. Regulatory approval for the ac adapter has beenobtained using the pow...

Specifications and Regulatory InformationSafety Information 100 User’s Handbook Ergonomics WARNING Improper use of keyboards and other input devices has been associated withergonomic injury. For information about reducing your risk, see Working inComfort in the online OmniBook Library, or visit our ...

Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information User’s Handbook 101 Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1(EN60825 / EN60825-1). These devices are not considered harmful, but the followingprecautions are recommended: • Ensure proper use by reading...

Specifications and Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information 102 User’s Handbook Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the OmniBook complies withregulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the OmniBook not expresslyapproved by Hewlett-Packard could void ...

Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information User’s Handbook 103 Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: Hewlett-Packard CompanyManager of Corporate Product Regulations3000 Hanover StreetPalo Alto, CA 94304(415) 857-1501 declares that the product(s) Trade name: Hewlett-Packa...

Specifications and Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information 104 User’s Handbook International Products sold internationally by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet thespecifications listed below. Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Address: Hewlett-P...

User’s Handbook 105 Index A ac adapter charging battery, 45connecting, 15, 45jack, 12part number, 15 accessories plug-in modules, 51troubleshooting, 68 adding RAM, 59adjusting brightness, 23volume, 24 administrator password, 63Advanced Power Management (APM) preinstalled for Windows 95/98, 42 Window...