User’s Handbook 5
Contents
Introducing the OmniBook.............................................................................................. 9
Getting More Information........................................................................................... 10
Taking Inventory......................................................................................................... 11
Included in the OmniBook box............................................................................. 11
OmniBook Features.................................................................................................... 12
OmniBook—Front View....................................................................................... 12
OmniBook—Side View........................................................................................ 13
OmniBook—Back View....................................................................................... 14
OmniBook—External Module Bay....................................................................... 14
Setting Up for the First Time...................................................................................... 15
To set up the OmniBook and Windows................................................................ 15
To connect the floppy disk drive........................................................................... 17
Operating the OmniBook............................................................................................... 19
Starting and Stopping the OmniBook......................................................................... 20
To start and stop the OmniBook ........................................................................... 20
To reset the OmniBook......................................................................................... 21
Checking the Status of the OmniBook........................................................................ 22
To check power status and drive activity.............................................................. 22
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices...................................................................... 23
To use the built-in pointing devices...................................................................... 24
Using the OmniBook Display..................................................................................... 25
To adjust the display brightness............................................................................ 25
To extend the life of the display............................................................................ 25
Adjusting the Audio System....................................................................................... 26
To adjust the volume............................................................................................. 26
Using the OmniBook Keyboard ................................................................................. 27
To use the Fn hot keys .......................................................................................... 27
To use the embedded keypad................................................................................ 28
Working in Comfort.................................................................................................... 29
About Repetitive Strain Injury.............................................................................. 29
Preparing Your Work Environment...................................................................... 31
Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment......................................................... 33
Comfort and Safety Checklist............................................................................... 38
Your HP OmniBook Computer............................................................................. 40
Managing Battery Power............................................................................................... 43
How Power is Managed.............................................................................................. 44
Monitoring Battery Power .......................................................................................... 45
To install APM for Windows NT 4.0.................................................................... 45
To check the battery status.................................................................................... 46