HP Docking System manual To connect an external keyboard, To connect a PS/2 mouse

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Using the Docking System

Making Connections

To connect an external keyboard

You can use the built-in and external keyboards while docked.

1. Attach the keyboard cable to the docking system.

2. Dock the OmniBook.

keyboard connector

Hint	If you are using a docking system with an external keyboard, substitute the
	keystrokes CTRL+ALT for Fn. You must also select the option
	Enable External Fn key:

1. Press Fn+F2 to open the System Configuration Utility.

2. Press ALT+I to open the Input/Output menu.

3. Select External Devices.

4. Select the Enable External FN Key check box.

To connect a PS/2 mouse

The OmniBook has a PS/2 mouse driver installed. When you dock, the OmniBook automatically detects and sets up the mouse.

1.Attach the mouse cable to the docking system.

2.Dock the OmniBook.

3.If you’re not using Windows 95, reboot the OmniBook.

mouse connector

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Contents HP OmniBook Docking System User’s Guide Edition History Contents Page Using the Docking System Getting Started About Your OmniBook Manuals How to Use This manualUnderstanding the Basics To set up the docking systemWarranty invalid Tilt foot To dock the OmniBookTo undock the OmniBook Other Controls To set a docking passwordTo manually undock the OmniBook To attach a security cable To understand docking status lights Making Connections To connect a PS/2 mouse To connect an external keyboardTo connect a serial mouse Serial connectorTo connect an external display To switch back to the internal pointing deviceTo connect a parallel device To enable the built-in and external displays SimultaneouslyTo connect your audio equipment Headphones or external speakersTo connect a serial device Microphone or external audio source such as a CD player To connect Scsi devicesTo install an expansion card ISA cards PCI card Confirm Device Removal To remove a device from the undocked configurationPage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solving Problems If you need to replace a lost or damaged power cord If you’re using Windows 95 and OmniBook won’t undockIf an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard doesn’t work If the network connections don’t workIf Scsi devices don’t work If a network-enabled system locks up when rebootingIf your docking password isn’t accepted Specifications and Regulatory Information To contact Hewlett-Packard Regulatory Information Japan CanadaEMC Europe