HP Book 4150 manual Expanding the OmniBook, Configuring the OmniBook, Troubleshooting

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To replace the battery

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To install a second battery

47

Expanding the OmniBook

49

Using Plug-In Modules

50

To install hot-swap support

50

To replace a plug-in module

51

Connecting External Devices

53

To identify connectors for external devices

53

To connect an external monitor

54

To enable the built-in and external displays

54

To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse

55

To connect a printer

55

Using PC Cards

56

To insert and remove a PC Card

56

To find tested PC Cards

57

To install Card Executive for Windows NT 4.0

57

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

58

To replace the hard disk drive

58

Installing a RAM Expansion Module

59

To install a RAM expansion module

59

Configuring the OmniBook

61

Using BIOS Setup

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To run the BIOS Setup utility

62

Configuring Security Options

63

To set or change an OmniBook password

63

To delete an OmniBook password

64

To attach a security cable

65

Troubleshooting

67

Solving Problems

68

Accessory Problems

68

Audio Problems

69

Display Problems

70

Hard Disk Drive Problems

72

Keyboard and Pointing Device Problems

73

Infrared Problems

74

Memory Problems

75

PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems

75

Performance Problems

77

Power and Battery Problems

78

Printing Problems

80

Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems

81

Startup Problems

82

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Contents HP OmniBook User’s Handbook User’s Handbook HP Software Product License Agreement Edition History Contents Configuring the OmniBook TroubleshootingExpanding the OmniBook Support and Service Specifications and Regulatory InformationIndex Page Introducing the OmniBook Getting More Information Description and LocationTaking Inventory Included in the OmniBook boxOmniBook Features OmniBook-Front ViewOmniBook-Side View OmniBook-Back View Setting Up for the First Time To set up the OmniBook and WindowsOr AT Their Local Microsoft Office Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook To start and stop the OmniBookTo reset the OmniBook To check power status and drive activity Checking the Status of the OmniBookUsing the OmniBook Pointing Devices To use the built-in pointing devices Using the OmniBook Display To adjust the display brightnessTo extend the life of the display On the Keyboard Adjusting the Audio SystemTo adjust the volume WindowsUsing the OmniBook Keyboard To use the Fn hot keysOmniBook Library To use the embedded keypad What is RSI? Working in ComfortAbout Repetitive Strain Injury What causes RSI? What can I do to avoid RSI?What if I experience discomfort? Preparing Your Work Environment Your ChairYour Work Surface Your Work PostureSetting Up Your HP Computing Equipment Your HP MonitorWorking in Comfort Monitor Use Specifications Document HoldersYour HP Keyboard Mice and Other Input Devices Working in Comfort Comfort and Safety Checklist Headphones and SpeakersGeneral Overall Using Your Mobile Computer Your HP OmniBook ComputerPreparing Your Mobile Work Environment Working in Comfort Page Managing Battery Power How Power is Managed Monitoring Battery Power To install APM for Windows NTOn the Battery To check the battery statusTo respond to a low-battery warning From the Windows TaskbarCharging time To recharge a batteryBattery life Optimum ChargingTo replace the battery AdapterTo install a second battery Safety onPage Expanding the OmniBook Using Plug-In Modules To install hot-swap supportTake proper action, you could lose data To replace a plug-in module Using Plug-In Modules Connecting External Devices To identify connectors for external devicesTo enable the built-in and external displays To connect an external monitorTo connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse To connect a printerUsing PC Cards To insert and remove a PC CardUsing PC Cards Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk driveInstalling a RAM Expansion Module Installing a RAM Expansion Module Configuring the OmniBook Using Bios Setup To run the Bios Setup utilityConfiguring Security Options To set or change an OmniBook passwordTo delete an OmniBook password To attach a security cable Page Troubleshooting If you can’t boot from a CD in a CD-ROM drive Solving ProblemsAccessory Problems If a port on a dock isn’t workingAudio Problems If a DVD drive locks up the computer in WindowsIf sound is not audible Display Problems If sound doesn’t recordIf the OmniBook is on, but the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read If an external monitor doesn’t workIf multiple display support doesn’t work in Windows If the hard disk makes buzzing or whining noise Hard Disk Drive ProblemsIf the OmniBook’s hard drive doesn’t spin If files are corruptedIf the pointer is difficult to control Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsIf a special feature on the PS/2 mouse doesn’t work If the touch pad or pointing stick doesn’t workIf you can’t type the euro symbol If you have problems with infrared communicationsWindows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communication If a message says you are out of memory Memory ProblemsPC Card Pcmcia Problems If memory doesn’t increase after adding RAMIf an I/O card stops communicating properly Performance Problems If the OmniBook gets hotIf the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on Power and Battery ProblemsIf the battery doesn’t charge If the OmniBook keeps beepingIf the second battery doesn’t charge If the OmniBook stops respondingIf the OmniBook doesn’t suspend as expected Printing Problems If the OmniBook doesn’t automatically hibernate as expectedIf a serial or parallel printer doesn’t print If the left edge of printed output is missing Serial, Parallel, and USB ProblemsIf an infrared printer doesn’t print If the serial mouse doesn’t workIf a serial modem doesn’t work properly Startup ProblemsIf the OmniBook doesn’t boot from battery power If the USB port is not workingIf the OmniBook doesn’t boot from the floppy disk drive Testing the Operation To run the diagnostic testTo create a diagnostic floppy disk SpaceRecovering Software To recover the factory installation of Windows Page Support and Service Electronic Support Services Getting HP OmniBook AssistanceSupport Assistance Repair Assistance Customer Support CentersCentral/South America Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Bus ArchitectureRAM Environmental Limits Major ICs Safety Information Power CordsBattery Safety Laser SafetyLED Safety Regulatory Information Connections to Peripheral DevicesCanada JapanDeclaration of Conformity International AddressIndex APMConnecting, See Reference Guide location, 14 Configuring, See Reference Guide location User’s Handbook