HP F1381A manual To connect an external keyboard, To enable an external Fn key

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Using the Port Replicator

Making Connections

To connect an external keyboard

You can use both the built-in OmniBook keyboard and external keyboard while docked.

1.Attach the keyboard cable to the keyboard port.

2.Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.

Keyboard port

To enable an external Fn key

If you are using a port replicator with an external keyboard, substitute the keystrokes CTRL+ALT for Fn. If necessary, enable the external Fn key from the BIOS Setup Utility. This is enabled by default.

See the OmniBook's Reference Guide for a complete description of the BIOS Setup Utility.

1.Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. If necessary, you can press CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot.

2.When you see the following message, press F2 to enter Setup.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

3.Use the right arrow key to highlight the System Devices menu.

4.Make sure External Fn Key is enabled.

5.Press F10 to save settings and exit Setup.

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Contents HP F1381A Port Replicator for the HP OmniBook User’s Guide Page HP Software Product License Agreement Edition History Contents Page Using the Port Replicator Using the Port Replicator Understanding the Basics To dock the OmniBook Using the Port Replicator Understanding the Basics To undock the OmniBook To reset the OmniBookTo attach a security cable Making Connections To connect an external keyboard To enable an external Fn keyTo connect a PS/2 mouse To switch back to the internal TouchPadTo connect a serial device To connect a serial mouseTo connect an external display To connect a Universal Serial Bus USB deviceTo use the monitor stand with an external display To enable the built-in and external displaysTo connect a MIDI/Joystick device To connect a parallel deviceMicrophone-in for an External microphone To connect your audio equipmentPage Troubleshooting Online OmniBook User’s Handbook If you need to replace a lost or damaged power cord Solving ProblemsPage Specifications and Regulatory Information To contact Hewlett-Packard Specifications Regulatory Information Japan CanadaAddress Declaration of ConformityIndex

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