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HP Book 4150 manual Starting and Stopping the OmniBook, To start and stop the OmniBook

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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.

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.***

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 Fn+F12 –or–

allow time-out.

Click Start,

Shut Down (recommended) –or–

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

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.

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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HP Book 4150 manual Starting and Stopping the OmniBook, To start and stop the OmniBook

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