HP OmniBook Docking System User’s Guide 1-1
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Contents Using the Docking System ................................. Understanding the Basics ................................ To set up the docking system ............................ To dock the OmniBook ................................ To undock the OmniBook .............................. To set a docking password .............................. To manually undock the OmniBook ....................... To attach a security cable .............................. To understand docking status lights ............
1 Using the Docking System 1-5
Getting Started With the OmniBook Docking System, you can significantly increase the capabilities of your OmniBook. By making one connection—plugging your OmniBook into the docking system—you can get convenient access to these types of connections: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1-6 Printer. Modem or other serial device. External SCSI peripherals, such as a CD-ROM drive or disk drive. Network access cards. External keyboard and external mouse. External display. Audio connections. Power.
How to Use This manual The procedures in this manual differ slightly depending on the operating system you’ve installed—Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups. Read each step carefully to see if it applies to your operating system. What About Other Operating Systems? If you’ve installed another operating system on the OmniBook—Windows NT or OS/2 for example— follow the general procedures under Windows for Workgroups. Instead of exiting Windows (when so instructed), exit the operating system you are using.
Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics Understanding the Basics This section shows you how to get your docking system and OmniBook up and running quickly, including how to ♦ Set up the docking system. ♦ Dock and undock the OmniBook. ♦ Manually undock. ♦ Attach a security cable to the docking system. ♦ Set a docking password. ♦ Understand the docking status lights. To set up the docking system 1.
Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics 2. Plug the power cord into the ac adapter, then into a grounded ac outlet. Plug ac adapter connector into the port on the back of the docking system. CAUTION Use only an HP F1140A ac adapter (the type shipped with the Docking System) —do not use an ac adapter from the OmniBook or another product. Using an improper adapter could damage the OmniBook and will make your warranty invalid. 3. Place the cable cover on the docking system.
Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics To dock the OmniBook 1. Collapse the OmniBook tilt feet. The OmniBook will not align correctly with the docking port if the tilt feet are extended. Tilt foot 2. Unplug the OmniBook’s ac adapter and cables, then close the cable door. 3. Open the OmniBook’s docking port door and slide the door under the port.
Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics 4. Place the OmniBook on the docking system and firmly push toward the docking pins until the docking system’s motor pulls the computer into the dock. To undock the OmniBook 1. Make sure ac power is connected to the docking system—red status light will be on. 2. Turn on the OmniBook (blue On/Off button). 3. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 4. –or– If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, save your work and exit Windows.
Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics Other Controls The following picture shows the user controls on the docking system. Resets the OmniBook Turns OmniBook on and off Undocks the OmniBook To set a docking password Password security protects access to your OmniBook. If you use password security, you must enter the password at certain times (defined in Password Options). This is how to specify a docking password. 1. Press Fn+F2 to open the System Configuration Utility.
Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics To manually undock the OmniBook If for some reason you can’t undock the OmniBook using the Undock button, you can manually undock it. Manual undocking overrides password protection. To secure your OmniBook while docked, keep a Kensington MicroSaver lock attached to the security connector on the docking system. (See the following topic for instructions.) 1. Save your work and, if necessary, exit Windows.
Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics To attach a security cable Your docking system has a built-in security connector that allows you to secure the docking system with a cable. Kensington MicroSaver lock systems work with these connectors and are available at many computer stores. 1. Wrap the cable around a stationary object, such as a table leg. 2. Loop the cable to create a slip knot around the stationary object—make sure it can’t slip off. 3.
Using the Docking System Understanding the Basics To understand docking status lights The red and green lights on the docking system indicate the current status of the docking system. The status lights are located in the lower left corner of the docking system. This light Indicates Hard disk drive activity This light turns on when the OmniBook is reading from or writing to the hard disk drive.
Using the Docking System Making Connections Making Connections ♦ Power (ac adapter). ♦ External keyboard. ♦ External mouse. ♦ External display. ♦ Printer or other parallel device (25-pin). ♦ Modem or other serial device (9-pin). ♦ Midi/Game port. ♦ Headphones or external speakers. ♦ External CD-ROM drive or other SCSI-2 device. ♦ Network access and other types of ISA and PCI cards (in the expansion-card slots).
Using the Docking System Making Connections To connect an external keyboard You can use the built-in and external keyboards while docked. 1. Attach the keyboard cable to the docking system. 2. Dock the OmniBook. Hint keyboard connector If you are using a docking system with an external keyboard, substitute the keystrokes CTRL+ALT for Fn. You must also select the option Enable External Fn key: 1. Press Fn+F2 to open the System Configuration Utility. 2. Press ALT+I to open the Input/Output menu. 3.
Using the Docking System Making Connections To connect a serial mouse 1. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 2. –or– If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, save your work and exit Windows. You’ll be rebooting the OmniBook. 2. Attach the serial mouse to the docking system. serial connector 3. Dock the OmniBook. 4. If you’re using Windows 95, go to step 5. –or– If you’re using Windows for Workgroups, reboot the OmniBook. 5.
Using the Docking System Making Connections To switch back to the internal pointing device Use this procedure to switch back to the built-in pointing device from an external PS/2 mouse. 1. Save your work. 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the docking system. 3. Turn the OmniBook off, then back on. Hint You can also disable the external pointing device from the System Configuration Utility. 1. Press Fn+F2 to open the System Configuration Utility. 2. Press ALT+I to open the Input/Output menu. 3.
Using the Docking System Making Connections To enable the built-in and external displays simultaneously If you enable the built-in display while running the external display, you may notice a slight dimming while the external display is connected. If the display resolutions for the two displays are not the same, panning may result. The System Configuration Utility provides a setting for turning the built-in display on and off. Docking messages are not available under-Windows 95. 1.
Using the Docking System Making Connections To connect a serial device The docking system’s nine-pin serial port is a standard PC serial port. The most common types of serial connections involve printers, modems, and other computers. You can make such connections using standard serial cables and adapters available at computer dealers and electronic supply stores. Use the following procedure to connect a modem, serial printer, or serial cable. 1. Attach the serial cable to the serial connector. 2.
Using the Docking System Making Connections If up, internal speaker enabled. 2. Move the speaker switch to the up position to enable both the OmniBook’s internal speakers and the external speakers. –or– Move the speaker switch to the down position to disable the internal speaker. If down, internal speaker disabled. Microphone or external audio source (such as a CD player) • Attach an amplified microphone to the line-in (1) connector. • Attach an external audio source to the audio-in (2) connector.
Using the Docking System Making Connections 5. If you’re using Windows 95, the OmniBook automatically detects the new device and sets it up for you. If necessary, Windows 95 requests information about the device. –or– If you’re using Windows for Workgroups e. Exit Windows. f. Dock the OmniBook. g. Reboot the OmniBook. To install an expansion card You can add up to two ISA cards, such as network (LAN) cards, to the docking system. You can add one PCI card to the docking system.
Using the Docking System Making Connections 4. Unscrew and remove the slot cover next to the card slot you want to use. 5. Slide the card firmly into the connector and replace the slot cover screw. Important If you have already installed a PCI card, you can install only one ISA card—and it must be in the lower ISA slot. ISA cards PCI card 6. Replace the shield. 7. Plug in the ac adapter. 8. Replace the cable cover and dock the OmniBook. 9. If you’re using Windows for Workgroups.
Using the Docking System Making Connections To remove a device from the undocked configuration When Windows 95 installs a new docking station device, it may include the device in both the docked and undocked configuration. To prevent problems when undocking, remove the device from the undocked configuration. 1. Double-click My Computer, Control Panel, System. 2. Click the Device Manager tab and find the card you installed in the list—if it is a network card, it will be under Network Adapters. 3.
2 Troubleshooting 1-27
Troubleshooting There are many ways to get information and technical support for your OmniBook and docking system. If you have a question about your docking system that this manual does not answer, you can try any of the following sources: • The online OmniBook User’s Guide The online manual provides complete instructions about how to operate and maintain your OmniBook. You can view the manual online or print it.
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.
Troubleshooting Solving Problems If you’re using Windows 95 and OmniBook won’t undock • Check to make sure that the network card is removed from the undocked configuration. See “To remove a device from the undocked configuration” on page 1-25. • From the Start menu, click Shut Down, then Restart the Computer in MS-DOS mode. From MS-DOS, try undocking. If the docking system makes a noise when you dock the OmniBook There is nothing wrong with the hardware.
Troubleshooting Solving Problems • Make sure you are using the appropriate drivers for the card—for a list of drivers, see the HP web site. The address is http://www.hp.com/go/omnibook. • Check your configuration files to make sure that the network drivers are properly installed. • Try undocking and docking again. • Check that there is no address or interrupt conflict.
Troubleshooting Solving Problems If your docking password isn’t accepted • Check whether Num Lock is off. • If you’ve forgotten your password, have your OmniBook at hand and call Hewlett-Packard support. See your OmniBook Support and Service booklet.
3 Specifications and Regulatory Information 1-33
Specifications and Regulatory Information Your OmniBook docking system is designed to provide trouble-free operation. The following suggestions can help you while working with your OmniBook: ♦ If you have problems, see the problem-solving suggestions and references listed in chapter 2. ♦ If you think your docking system might need repair service, see the warranty and service information in the Support and Service booklet.
Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how the docking system complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to the docking system not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard could void the authority to operate the docking system in these regions. U.S.A. The docking system generates and uses radio frequency energy and may interfere with radio and television reception.
Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Specifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Europe Products sold in Europe by Hewlett-Packard and its authorized dealers meet the specifications listed below. Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014) Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard Company Address: Hewlett-Packard Co. Mobile Computing Division 1000 NE Circle Blvd.
