Reference Guide | HP 900 specification

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Contents

HP OmniBook Reference Guide Reference Guide HP Software Product License Agreement Edition History Contents Managing Battery Power Expanding the OmniBook Support and Service Configuring the OmniBookTroubleshooting Specifications and Regulatory Information 127 Index Introducing the OmniBook Description and Location Getting More InformationSource Taking Inventory Included in the OmniBook box To buy OmniBook accessories OmniBook Features OmniBook-Front View OmniBook-Side View OmniBook-Back View OmniBook-External Module Bay Warranty. Refer to the warranty statement for your product Setting Up for the First TimeTo set up the OmniBook and Windows Windows NT Year To connect the floppy disk drive Operating the OmniBook Starting and Stopping the OmniBook To start and stop the OmniBook To reset the OmniBook Hint To check power status and drive activity Checking the Status of the OmniBook To check the keyboard status Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices To use the built-in pointing devices Windows To activate full touch pad capabilities Disable the pointing stickInstall touch pad support Install pointing stick support To configure pointing devicesEnable the pointing stick To activate full pointing stick capabilities To disable the touch pad or pointing stick To extend the life of the display Using the OmniBook DisplayTo adjust the display brightness To suspend the OmniBook when closing the display On the Keyboard Adjusting the Audio SystemTo adjust the volume Windows OmniBook Library Using the OmniBook KeyboardTo use the Fn hot keys These keys Do this To use the Windows keys To use the embedded keypad To use the ALT GR key About Repetitive Strain Injury What is RSI?Working in Comfort What if I experience discomfort? What causes RSI?What can I do to avoid RSI? Preparing Your Work Environment Your Chair Your Work Surface Your Work Posture Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment Your HP Monitor Working in Comfort Your HP Keyboard Monitor Use SpecificationsDocument Holders Mice and Other Input Devices Working in Comfort General Comfort and Safety ChecklistHeadphones and Speakers Overall Preparing Your Mobile Work Environment Using Your Mobile ComputerYour HP OmniBook Computer Working in Comfort Protect your hard disk drive from damage Taking Care of Your OmniBookProtect your OmniBook from damage Protect your work Managing Battery Power How Power is Managed Monitoring Battery Power To install APM for Windows NT From the Windows Taskbar To check the battery statusOn the Battery From Windows Control Panel To respond to a low-battery warning To recharge a battery Optimum Charging Battery lifeCharging time To replace the battery Adapter Safety on Conserving Battery Power To save battery power To set power time-outs Windows 95, 98, or NT To get the most from your battery Page Expanding the OmniBook Action, you could lose data Using the External Module BayTo install hot-swap support To remove or install the bay or module Otherwise, you could lose data Installing To connect the floppy disk drive to the parallel port Connecting External Devices To identify connectors for external devices To connect an external monitor To enable the built-in and external displaysTo change display settings in the Bios Setup utility To use an external monitor To connect an external keyboard or PS/2 mouse To connect a printer To connect USB devices To connect a serial deviceTo connect a serial mouse For Windows 95, 98, or NT To connect audio devices Printing to an Infrared Printer To make an infrared connectionWindows NT 4.0 does not support infrared communication Transferring Files with an Infrared Connection Using PC Cards To insert and remove a PC Card Using PC Cards Using Docking Products To install a docking tray To dock the OmniBook To undock the OmniBook Installing a Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive holder Installing a RAM Expansion Module Forward onto the front of the case Steps To remove a RAM expansion module Page Configuring the OmniBook Using Bios Setup To run the Bios Setup utility Main Menu SettingDefault Description System Devices Menu Security Menu Power Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu To run TopTools Using TopToolsTo install TopTools To get more information about TopTools Configuring Security Options To set or change an OmniBook password To delete an OmniBook password To install the VirusScan utility To attach a security cable To set PC identification To enable hard disk drive lock Disk drive 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 working If the OmniBook redocks after undocking If a DVD drive locks up the computer in Windows If sound doesn’t record Audio ProblemsIf sound is not audible If the screen is difficult to read Display ProblemsIf the OmniBook is on, but the screen is blank If an external monitor doesn’t work If a DVD image doesn’t appear on an external monitor Hard Disk Drive ProblemsIf multiple display support doesn’t work in Windows If DVD images don’t play smoothly If files are corrupted If you have problems with infrared communicationsIf the hard disk makes buzzing or whining noise If the touch pad or pointing stick doesn’t work Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsIf the pointer is difficult to control If the embedded numeric keypad doesn’t work If a special feature on the PS/2 mouse doesn’t workIf you can’t type the euro symbol If an external mouse doesn’t work If a message says you are out of memory Memory ProblemsSpecial pointing stick features stop working after docking If the OmniBook doesn’t recognize a PC Card PC Card Pcmcia ProblemsIf memory doesn’t increase after adding RAM If the OmniBook gets hot Performance ProblemsIf an I/O card stops communicating properly If the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on Power and Battery ProblemsIf the OmniBook shuts down slowly If the OmniBook keeps beeping If the OmniBook doesn’t suspend as expected If the battery doesn’t chargeIf the OmniBook stops responding If a serial or parallel printer doesn’t print Printing ProblemsIf the OmniBook doesn’t automatically hibernate as expected If an infrared printer doesn’t print If the serial mouse doesn’t work Serial, Parallel, and USB ProblemsIf the left edge of printed output is missing If the serial or parallel port is not working If a serial modem doesn’t work properly Startup ProblemsIf the OmniBook doesn’t boot from battery power If the USB port is not working If the OmniBook doesn’t boot from the floppy disk drive Testing the Operation To run the diagnostic test To create a diagnostic floppy disk Space Recovering Software To recover the factory installation of Windows To create a Support Utility Disk Except for the PC Identification and Password To update the OmniBook BiosTo replace a damaged Recovery CD Support and Service Support Assistance Electronic Support ServicesGetting HP OmniBook Assistance Provider Type Type of Assistance HP will not be able to help with questions about Repair AssistanceCustomer Support Centers Europe North AmericaCentral/South America Africa/Middle East Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Specifications and Regulatory Information Models without 900 after serial number Hardware SpecificationsModels with 13-inch display Models with 900 B after serial number RAM Security Features Environmental Limits Major ICs Software System Resources System Interrupts System Memory System Input/Output Addresses 100-3FF DMA Channels Country Safety InformationPower Cords Rated Voltage and Current Battery Safety Ergonomics LED Safety Regulatory Information Connections to Peripheral Devices Declaration of 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