HP Docking System To switch back to the internal pointing device, To connect an external display

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Using the Docking System

Making Connections

To switch back to the internal pointing device

Use this procedure to switch back to the built-in pointing device from an external PS/2 mouse.

1.Save your work.

2.Disconnect the mouse cable from the docking system.

3.Turn the OmniBook off, then back on.

You can also disable the external pointing device from the System Configuration Utility.

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 Ignore External Pointing Device check box.

To connect an external display

Use this procedure to connect an external display to your OmniBook. Before beginning, check the documentation for your display and make sure that the external display supports standard VGA or super VGA format.

1.Plug the VGA cable from the external display into the VGA connector at the back of the docking system.

2.Dock the OmniBook.

The OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates the external display. The built-in display turns off. If you want to run the built-in display and an external display simultaneously, see the following procedure for instructions.

VGA 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 a serial device Headphones or external speakersTo connect your audio equipment 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 the network connections don’t work If you’re using Windows 95 and OmniBook won’t undockIf you need to replace a lost or damaged power cord If an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard doesn’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