Starting and Stopping the OmniBook | HP 900 manual

Operating the OmniBook

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

Starting and Stopping the OmniBook

You can easily start and stop your OmniBook using the blue power button. However, at certain times, you may want to use other methods for starting and stopping your OmniBook—depending on power considerations, types of active connections, and start- up time.

To start and stop the OmniBook

When you

Press Fn+S.* –or–

allow time-out.

Press blue power button

–or–

click Start, Suspend.** –or–

allow time-out.

Press Fn+F12 –or–

allow time-out.

Click Start,

Shut Down (recommended) –or–

Press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down.

The OmniBook enters

Standby Mode

Saves minimal power.

Turns off the display only.

Restarts quickly.

Maintains network connections.

Suspend Mode

Saves significant power.

Turns off the display.

Saves current session to RAM.

Restarts quickly.

May restore network connections.***

Hibernate Mode Saves maximum power.

Saves current session to disk, shuts down. May restore network connections.***

Off Mode

Saves maximum power.

Turns off without saving current session.

At startup, resets everything, starts a new session, and restores network connections.

To turn on again

Press any key or move a pointing device to display your current session (“Instant-On”).

Press the blue power button to display your current session (“Instant- On”).

Press the blue power button to restart and restore your previous session.

Press the blue power button to restart with a new session.

*Windows NT and Windows 95 only. In Windows 98, press Fn+S to suspend. Not supported in Windows 2000.

**Windows 95 only. In Windows 98 and Windows 2000, click Start, Shutdown, Standby to suspend.

***A plug-and-play operating system, such as Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000, can restore network connections when you turn on the OmniBook. For Windows NT 4.0 or a different operating system, you may have to reset the OmniBook or restart the operating system to restore them.

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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 To configure pointing devices Enable the pointing stickInstall pointing stick support 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 Adjusting the Audio System To adjust the volumeOn the Keyboard Windows Using the OmniBook Keyboard To use the Fn hot keysOmniBook Library 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 Taking Care of Your OmniBook Protect your OmniBook from damageProtect your hard disk drive from damage Protect your work Managing Battery Power How Power is Managed Monitoring Battery Power To install APM for Windows NT To check the battery status On the BatteryFrom the Windows Taskbar 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 a serial device To connect a serial mouseTo connect USB devices 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 Setting DefaultMain Menu Description System Devices Menu Security Menu Power Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu Using TopTools To install TopToolsTo run 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 Solving Problems Accessory ProblemsIf you can’t boot from a CD in a CD-ROM drive 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 Display Problems If the OmniBook is on, but the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read If an external monitor doesn’t work Hard Disk Drive Problems If multiple display support doesn’t work in WindowsIf a DVD image doesn’t appear on an external monitor 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 a special feature on the PS/2 mouse doesn’t work If you can’t type the euro symbolIf the embedded numeric keypad doesn’t work 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 Performance Problems If an I/O card stops communicating properlyIf the OmniBook gets hot If the OmniBook pauses or runs sluggishly Power and Battery Problems If the OmniBook shuts down slowlyIf the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on If the OmniBook keeps beeping If the OmniBook doesn’t suspend as expected If the battery doesn’t chargeIf the OmniBook stops responding Printing Problems If the OmniBook doesn’t automatically hibernate as expectedIf a serial or parallel printer doesn’t print If an infrared printer doesn’t print Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems If the left edge of printed output is missingIf the serial mouse doesn’t work If the serial or parallel port is not working Startup Problems If the OmniBook doesn’t boot from battery powerIf a serial modem doesn’t work properly 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 Electronic Support Services Getting HP OmniBook AssistanceSupport Assistance Provider Type Type of Assistance HP will not be able to help with questions about Repair AssistanceCustomer Support Centers North America Central/South AmericaEurope Africa/Middle East Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Specifications and Regulatory Information Hardware Specifications Models with 13-inch displayModels without 900 after serial number 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 Safety Information Power CordsCountry Rated Voltage and Current Battery Safety Ergonomics LED Safety Regulatory Information Connections to Peripheral Devices Declaration of Conformity 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