HP OmniBook 3000Corporate Evaluator’s GuideFor other Service and User Manuals, go to www.ManualDepot.com

1-2IntroductionThank you for evaluating the HP OmniBook 3000.The Mobile Computing Division developed this Corporate Evaluator’s Guide tofacilitate you

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-18 Belgium (French): 02.626.8807 Czech Republic: 02 471 7321 Denmark (Danish/Swedish): 3929

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-19To get repair assistanceUnder Warranty : Contact one of the support providers or an HP Se

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-20Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty SummaryThe following table summarizes Hewlett-Packard’s

Features and SpecificationsUsing Electronic Serial Numbers5-21Using Electronic Serial NumbersBeginning with the OmniBook 3000 and OmniBook 800 noteboo

Features and SpecificationsUsing Electronic Serial Numbers5-22Hewlett-Packard has also provided a utility called ESN.EXE in the C:\OMNIBOOKdirectory t

Index-1IndexAaccessorieswarranty, 5-20Application Notes, 5-13audio devicedrivers, 1-15autodetecting CDs, 3-17BBIOSresources, 1-21serial number, 5-22up

Index-2formatting with Windows forWorkgroups, 2-3replacing, 1-16hardware application notes, 5-13hibernatemode, 1-8HP applications, 3-12II/O addresses,

Index-3deleting, 1-19setting, 1-18PC Cardplug and play, 4-9Windows 95 support, 3-8Windows NT 4.0 support, 4-7Windows NT support, 4-14with Windows NT 4

Index-4Suspendby closing lid, 1-7mode, 1-8with power button, 1-7system resourcesDMA channels, 1-22I/O addresses, 1-22memory, 1-21system interrupts, 1-

1-3Windows NT 4.0-compatible. The OmniBook 3000 meets or exceeds industrystandards ensuring compatibility and connectivity.Superlative hardware is aug

IntroductionTaking Inventory1-4Taking InventoryThis section describes:♦ What’s included in the OmniBook 3000 box.♦ OmniBook 3000 models.Included in th

IntroductionTaking Inventory1-5Models and configurationsAs of this printing, you can currently purchase two HP OmniBook 3000 models. Thefollowing tabl

IntroductionPower Management1-6Power ManagementThe OmniBook offers power states to accommodate different situations. The bluePower button is the typic

IntroductionPower Management1-7To turn the OmniBook on and offYou can stop the OmniBook several ways. Some methods provide “Instant-On,” soyou can qui

IntroductionPower Management1-8To use OmniBook power modesHintTime-out settings . In order to save power, you can change time-outs toautomatically ent

IntroductionPower Management1-9To reset the OmniBookIf Windows or the OmniBook stops responding, you can reset the OmniBook andrestart Windows. 1. If

IntroductionPower Management1-10 9. Select the CD-ROM Drive then press Enter. 10. Choose option 3: Create Hibernate Partition (erases Hard Disk) 11. C

IntroductionChecking the Status of the OmniBook1-11Checking the Status of the OmniBookThe OmniBook status panel, located above the keyboard, contains

iiNoticeThis manual and any examples contained herein are provided “as is” and are subjectto change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no w

IntroductionChecking the Status of the OmniBook1-12Indicator MeaningBattery low. The outline blinks when the battery charge is critically low.The Omni

IntroductionChecking the Status of the OmniBook1-13To understand power and battery lightsPower LightsThe green power light indicates the power state.P

IntroductionRecovering Files, Drivers, and Applications1-14Recovering Files, Drivers, and ApplicationsThis section describes how to recover lost OmniB

IntroductionRecovering Files, Drivers, and Applications1-15Contents of the Recovery CDYou can reinstall the OmniBook’s factory-installed software with

IntroductionRecovering Files, Drivers, and Applications1-16To use the Recovery CD programming serviceIf you need to recover an operating system, OmniB

IntroductionRecovering Files, Drivers, and Applications1-17To update the BIOSHewlett-Packard may update the BIOS to enhance the capabilities of the Om

IntroductionProtecting the OmniBook1-18Protecting the OmniBookYour OmniBook provides several ways for you to identify and protect yourcomputer. This s

IntroductionProtecting the OmniBook1-19ImportantBe sure you record your password in a safe place. If you forget your password, youmight need to return

IntroductionProtecting the OmniBook1-20To attach a security cableYour OmniBook has a built-in connector that allows you to secure the OmniBookwith a c

IntroductionIdentifying System Resources1-21Identifying System ResourcesBelow are default values for the system resources. To see other, non-defaultpo

iiiHP Software Product License AgreementYour HP OmniBook PC contains factory-installed software programs. Please read theSoftware License Agreement be

IntroductionIdentifying System Resources1-22Valid uses for memory addresses CC000-DFFFF • Upper memory blocks (UMBs). • PC Card memory windows.System

2 Using Windows forWorkgroups 3.11

2-2Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11The following procedure installs Windows for Workgroups 3.11 and configuresappropriate device drivers.Requirements

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.112-3Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.11This section describes how to set up t

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.112-4To install MS-DOSThis section is not intended to replace your MS-DOS Documen

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.112-5 8. Remove the floppy disk then press and hold the power button for 4 second

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.112-6To install video supportRequirements♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workgro

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.112-7 5. Click Yes to continue the installation. 6. Click Yes again to continue t

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.112-8To install PC Card supportRequirements♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows for Workg

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Windows for Workgroups 3.112-9REM – Card identification driver required for card other than memory cardsde

ivsoftware by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall begoverned by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA).Transfer of

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Cards2-10Installing CardsThis section describes how to install the following:♦ New Media LiveWire+ Etherne

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Cards2-11 11. Enter a workgroup if appropriate. 12. Insert Windows for Workgroups 3.11 Disks 7 and 8 when

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Cards2-12To install a Xircom Ethernet 10/100 + modem PC CardRequirements♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows for W

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Installing Cards2-13 17. Edit the C:\CONFIG.SYS file and change the following line:DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS X=D

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Working with Windows for Workgroups2-14Working with Windows for WorkgroupsThis section describes how to customize the

Using Windows for Workgroups 3.11Working with Windows for Workgroups2-15C:\CARDWIZ\CSALLOC.INI file and remove the REM in CONFIG.SYS accordingto the i

3 Using Windows 95

3-2Using Windows 95Windows 95B OEM Service Release 2.1 comes factory-installed on the OmniBook3000. The following procedure installs a retail version

Using Windows 95Installing Windows 953-3Installing Windows 95This section describes how to set up the operating system and drivers including♦ Reformat

Contents-1Contents1. Introduction ... 1-1Taking Inventory... 1-4Included in the

Using Windows 95Installing Windows 953-4 16. Type B, then Y. 17. Press any key to begin. 18. Type N to exit. 19. Remove the OmniBook 3000 Recovery CD

Using Windows 95Installing Windows 953-5 13. The Get Connected Screen prompts you for additional components. After yourselection, click Next. 14. Sele

Using Windows 95Installing Windows 953-6To install video supportRequirements♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed.♦ OmniBook 3000 driver for video

Using Windows 95Installing Windows 953-7To install sound supportRequirements♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed.♦ OmniBook 3000 driver for sound

Using Windows 95Installing Windows 953-8 15. Click OK to close the Unknown Device Properties window. 16. Click OK to close System Properties. 17. Shut

Using Windows 95Installing Windows 953-9 13. Click Next to accept the default selection. 14. Click Finish 15. Click Yes to shutdown and restart Window

Using Windows 95Installing Windows 953-10To install infrared supportRequirements♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows 95 installed.♦ HP OmniBook driver for inf

Using Windows 95Installing Windows 953-11 22. Select Show all Files and deselect Hide MS-DOS file extensions for file types thatare registered, then c

Using Windows 95Installing OmniBook Applications3-12Installing OmniBook ApplicationsThe OmniBook 3000 ships with the online User’s Handbook, McAffee V

Using Windows 95Installing OmniBook Applications3-13To install McAffee VirusScan 1. From the \OMNIBOOK\DRIVERS\WIN95\VIRUSCAN\DISK1 directory on theRe

Contents-2Working with Windows for Workgroups...2-14To maximize memory ...2-14To increase performance ..

Using Windows 95Installing Cards3-14Installing CardsThis section describes how to install the following:♦ New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card.♦ Xirco

Using Windows 95Installing Cards3-15 A dialog box displays Windows 95 Can’t Find The Necessary Driver. 4. Even though the disk may still be in drive A

Using Windows 95Installing Cards3-16 5. Even though the Xircom Installation disk is still in the A drive, Windows willprompt you to insert the driver

Using Windows 95Working with Windows 953-17Working with Windows 95♦ This section describes how to customize the OmniBook for use with Windows95 includ

Using Windows 95Working with Windows 953-18To use the OmniBook 3000 Port ReplicatorThe OmniBook 3000 Port Replicator has the same ports as the OmniBoo

4 Using Windows NT 4.0

4-2Using Windows NT 4.0The following procedure installs a retail version of Windows NT 4.0, and configuresappropriate device drivers.Requirements♦ Omn

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Windows NT 4.04-3Installing Windows NT 4.0This section describes how to set up the operating system and drivers includi

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Windows NT 4.04-4 16. Select the type of file system to install, then press Enter.NoteFor a detailed discussion of FAT,

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Windows NT 4.04-5 “OmniBook Windows NT 4.0 Emergency Repair Disk” 31. Press Enter to reboot.ImportantWe recommend that

Contents-3To install TouchPad support...4-17To install Zip Drive support ...4-175. Features and Specif

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Windows NT 4.04-6 13. Select the following resolution, then click Test, then click OK. 1024x768 with 65,536 Colors 14.

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Windows NT 4.04-7To install sound supportRequirements♦ OmniBook 3000 with Windows NT 4.0 installed.♦ OmniBook 3000 driv

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Windows NT 4.04-8 5. Rename the file to PCMCIA.OLD. 6. Copy the HP provided PCMCIA.SYS from the directory of the PC Car

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Mobile Enhancements4-9Installing Mobile EnhancementsThe OmniBook’s enhancement package adds the following capabilities

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Mobile Enhancements4-10To install CardExecutiveIf the Phoenix CardExecutive functionality is desired, it should be inst

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Mobile Enhancements4-11 2. Click the button to begin the installation process. 3. Click OK. 4. Click Restart Now. After

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Cards4-12Installing CardsThis section describes how to install the following:♦ New Media LiveWire+ Ethernet PC Card.♦ X

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Cards4-13 7. Enter A:\, then click OK (The same drivers work for Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0). 8. Click OK to accept New Me

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Cards4-14 8. If you chose not to use DHCP you will be prompted to enter your TCP/IPinformation. 9. This card does not s

Using Windows NT 4.0Installing Cards4-15 10. Select the Protocols to install, then click Next. 11. Click Next to install the default Windows NT networ

Using Windows NT 4.0Working with Windows NT 4.04-16Working with Windows NT 4.0This section describes how to customize the OmniBook for use with Window

Using Windows NT 4.0Working with Windows NT 4.04-17To install TouchPad supportThe OmniBook 3000 TouchPad works perfectly with the built in Windows NT

5 Features and Specifications

5-2Features and SpecificationsYour OmniBook is designed to provide trouble-free operation. The followingsuggestions can help you maintain its dependab

Features and SpecificationsStandard Features5-3Standard FeaturesProcessor Intel Pentium 200- or 233-processor with MMX technology.Cache 32K L1 cache.5

Features and SpecificationsStandard Features5-4CD-ROM drive Torisan CDR-U200-Z 20X Maximum CD-ROM drive.Slimline, low-power.IDE/ATAPI interface.PC Car

Features and SpecificationsStandard Features5-5Keyboard and mouse 87/88-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard; industry-standard, full-size keyspacing. Embed

Features and SpecificationsTechnical Specifications5-6Technical SpecificationsSystem UnitDimensions 9.40” x 11.35” x 1.98”Weight 6.7 lbsTemperatureOpe

Features and SpecificationsTechnical Specifications5-7Refresh Rate 60 HzCharacter display 80 x 25Display Inverter BoardInput VoltageOutput VoltageEffi

1 Introduction

Features and SpecificationsTechnical Specifications5-8Audio Output LevelLine Out 0.8V RMS.Cache Buffer 128 KMaximum Data Transfer Rate 3000 KB/sStart

Features and SpecificationsTechnical Specifications5-9Operating:Storage:70 in/sec, 2ms, half sine90 in/sec, 2ms, half sineVibrationOperatingStorage:0.

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-10Getting Assistance and SupportThis section includes information about:♦ Looking up techni

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-11Quick Start SheetLocation: In box (printed document).Audience: End user.Content: Setting

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-12OmniBook NotesLocation: Online.Audience: End User, Corporate IT.Content: This document de

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-13Port Replicator User’s GuideLocation: Port Replicator Box (printed document) and HP’s web

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-14Frequently Asked QuestionsLocation: Electronic Support Services and HP’s website.Audience

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-15Electronic support servicesSee the next topic below for a listing of services.Customer Su

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-16CompuServe (“GO HP”)America Online (HP Forum)America Online/Bertlesmann (HP Forum) (Europ

Features and SpecificationsGetting Assistance and Support5-17To contact Customer SupportThe HP Customer Support Centers will assist you free of charge