HP Docking System manual Solving Problems

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Troubleshooting

Solving Problems

Solving Problems

If you have a problem using the docking system, find the symptom that matches

your situation. Try the suggestions one at a time.

If the OmniBook won’t undock after you press the Undock button

Make sure the OmniBook is turned on.

If you’re using a password, make sure it’s accepted.

If you’re prompted about shutting down devices, and if no applications are using those devices, press ENTER. Otherwise, close those applications and try undocking again.

Reboot the system and try again.

Remove the ac adapter and let the docking system rest for 30 seconds or so, then reset and attach the ac adapter

To manually undock the OmniBook, press a key or other thin object into the security opening in the docking system. The docking system releases the OmniBook. Always reset the OmniBook after manually undocking.

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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