Reference Guide 5
Contents
Introducing the OmniBook ...............................................................................................9
Getting More Information ............................................................................................10
Taking Inventory ..........................................................................................................11
Included in the OmniBook box ..............................................................................11
To buy OmniBook accessories............................................................................... 12
OmniBook Features......................................................................................................13
OmniBook—Front View........................................................................................13
OmniBook—Side View..........................................................................................14
OmniBook—Back View.........................................................................................15
OmniBook—External Module Bay........................................................................15
Setting Up for the First Time .......................................................................................16
To set up the OmniBook and Windows .................................................................16
To connect the floppy disk drive............................................................................18
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
To check the keyboard status .................................................................................23
Using the OmniBook Pointing Devices.......................................................................24
To use the built-in pointing devices .......................................................................25
To activate full touch pad capabilities....................................................................26
To activate full pointing stick capabilities .............................................................27
To configure pointing devices................................................................................27
To disable the touch pad or pointing stick .............................................................28
Using the OmniBook Display ......................................................................................29
To adjust the display brightness .............................................................................29
To extend the life of the display.............................................................................29
To suspend the OmniBook when closing the display............................................30
Adjusting the Audio System ........................................................................................31
To adjust the volume ..............................................................................................31
Using the OmniBook Keyboard...................................................................................32
To use the Fn hot keys............................................................................................ 32
To use the Windows keys.......................................................................................33
To use the embedded keypad .................................................................................33
To use the ALT GR key .........................................................................................34
Working in Comfort .....................................................................................................35
About Repetitive Strain Injury ...............................................................................35
Preparing Your Work Environment .......................................................................37
Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment..........................................................39