HP Docking System manual To enable the built-in and external displays Simultaneously

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Using the Docking System

Making Connections

To enable the built-in and external displays

simultaneously

If you enable the built-in display while running the external display, you may notice a slight dimming while the external display is connected. If the display resolutions for the two displays are not the same, panning may result.

The System Configuration Utility provides a setting for turning the built-in display on and off. Docking messages are not available under-Windows 95.

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 Both External VGA and LCD check box.

5.Save and exit.

You can also use Fn+F5 to switch between the external and built-in displays.

To connect a parallel device

The docking system’s 25-pin parallel port is a standard enhanced (EPP/ECP) parallel port. The most common types of parallel connections involve connections to printers and to other computers.

1.Attach the parallel cable to the parallel connector.

2.Dock the OmniBook.

3.If necessary, install your printer or other device driver. See your Windows manual for instructions.

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Contents HP OmniBook Docking System User’s Guide Edition History Contents Page Using the Docking System Getting Started How to Use This manual About Your OmniBook ManualsTo set up the docking system Understanding the BasicsWarranty invalid To dock the OmniBook Tilt footTo undock the OmniBook To set a docking password Other ControlsTo manually undock the OmniBook To attach a security cable To understand docking status lights Making Connections To connect an external keyboard To connect a PS/2 mouseSerial connector To connect a serial mouseTo switch back to the internal pointing device To connect an external displayTo enable the built-in and external displays Simultaneously To connect a parallel deviceTo connect your audio equipment Headphones or external speakersTo connect a serial device To connect Scsi devices Microphone or external audio source such as a CD playerTo install an expansion card ISA cards PCI card To remove a device from the undocked configuration Confirm Device RemovalPage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solving Problems If you’re using Windows 95 and OmniBook won’t undock If you need to replace a lost or damaged power cordIf an external PS/2 mouse or keyboard doesn’t work If the network connections don’t workIf a network-enabled system locks up when rebooting If Scsi devices don’t workIf your docking password isn’t accepted Specifications and Regulatory Information To contact Hewlett-Packard Regulatory Information Canada JapanEurope EMC