User manual HP OMNIBOOK 4100

[. . . ] HP OmniBook 4100 User's Handbook HP OMNIBOOK 4100 USER'S HANDBOOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using This Online Handbook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1. INTRODUCING THE OMNIBOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Identifying the Parts of the OmniBook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Learning About Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Working in Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2. [. . . ] Charging the battery takes about 1. 5 hours. When the computer is in use, typical battery life is up to 3 hours, depending on your level of use and your power management settings. See "To change a time-out setting. " Optimum charging. To get the longest battery operating time, continue charging until the battery is fully charged. The battery charging light stops blinking only when the battery is actually full. You can continue working while the battery is charging. To replace the battery You may never need to replace the rechargeable battery in ordinary use. Typically, you simply connect the ac adapter to the OmniBook and recharge the battery while you work. However, you can replace a low battery with another that is more fully charged. Caution If you have any unsaved data, it (and your current work session) will be lost when you remove the battery, unless the computer is connected to ac power, a second battery is installed, or the OmniBook is in Hibernate mode. ­or­ From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook. Slide the battery bay release latch forward as far as it will go. Gently pull the release latch back until the battery pops out. 23 5. Grasp the underside of the battery firmly and pull out. 6. With the latch in the open position, slide the charged battery into the OmniBook until it is flush with the unit. Close the battery bay release latch. Hint The battery module fits into either the plug-in module bay or the battery bay. Caution Do not mutilate, puncture, or dispose of the battery in fire. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. A rechargeable battery pack must be recycled or disposed of properly. See "Battery Safety. " Conserving Battery Power · To optimize battery operating time. · To get the most from your batteries. · To change a time-out setting. To optimize battery operating time The OmniBook uses Advanced Power Management (APM) software that controls battery charging and power drain. If you're using Windows 95, APM is preinstalled on the OmniBook. 24 If you're using Windows NT 4. 0, you'll need to install APM; see the OmniBook Reference Guide for instructions. Follow these suggestions to optimize your battery operating time. · Plug in the ac adapter, especially while using the CD-ROM drive, the floppy disk drive, or any external connections. · Put the OmniBook in Suspend mode whenever you are not using it for a short while. Press the blue power button (or Start, Suspend). · Put the OmniBook in Hibernate mode whenever you want to save your current session, but will not be using the computer for several hours or more (Fn+F12). · Shut down the OmniBook whenever you will not be using it for several hours or more. [. . . ] · Check settings in Control Panel (and in Windows NT Diagnostics). If a serial modem doesn't work properly · In Windows Help use the modem troubleshooter. · Check the port connection (may be loose). · Check settings in Control Panel (and in Windows NT Diagnostics). If an I/O card stops communicating properly · It may have been reset if the OmniBook suspended or turned off. Exit and restart the application. · Check settings in Control Panel (and in Windows NT Diagnostics). 44 If the serial or parallel port is not working · Check the port connection (may be loose). [. . . ]