HP OmniBook 3100 User manual

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HP OmniBook Plug-In Modules

User’s Guide

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Notice

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Contents

1. Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules.......................... 1-5

Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module ....................... 1-7

To replace a plug-in module............................. 1-7

Using the Floppy Disk Drive ............................... 1-9

To connect the floppy disk drive externally .................. 1-9

To insert or eject a floppy disk ........................... 1-10

Using the CD-ROM Drive ................................. 1-11

To insert or remove a CD ............................... 1-11

To open the CD-ROM drive manually ...................... 1-12

Using the Zip Drive ..................................... 1-13

To install the Zip drive software .......................... 1-13

To insert or eject a Zip disk ............................. 1-14

To eject a Zip disk manually............................. 1-14

Using the DVD Drive .................................... 1-15

To insert or eject a DVD ................................ 1-15

To eject a DVD manually ............................... 1-16

Using the Second Battery ................................. 1-17

To handle and store the battery safely ...................... 1-17

To maintain and preserve battery life ...................... 1-18

2. Troubleshooting ....................................... 1-19

Solving Problems with Plug-In Accessories..................... 1-21

Floppy disk drive problems ............................. 1-21

CD-ROM drive problems ............................... 1-22

Zip drive problems ................................... 1-22

DVD Drive Problems .................................. 1-23

Battery problems .................................... 1-23

3. Specifications and Regulatory Information................... 1-25

Hardware Specifications and Safety ......................... 1-27

To use the CD-ROM and DVD drive safely ................... 1-27

Regulatory Information .................................. 1-28

U.S.A. ............................................ 1-28

Canada ........................................... 1-29

Japan ............................................ 1-29

Europe ........................................... 1-30

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Using OmniBook Plug-In

Modules

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Using OmniBook Plug-In Modules

The OmniBook Plug-in Modules User’s Guide describes OmniBook plug-in accessory

modules and shows you how to install and use them. For complete information

about operating the OmniBook, consult the OmniBook Reference Guide and the

online User’s Handbook.

This manual explains how to

♦ Replace a plug-in module in the OmniBook.

♦ Use the floppy disk drive.

♦ Use the CD-ROM drive.

♦ Use the Zip drive.

♦ Use the DVD drive.

♦ Use the second battery.

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Replacing a Plug-In Accessory Module

-QTSVXERX Shut down the OmniBook before removing or inserting the plug-in module using the

Start menu, or press and hold the blue power button until the display shuts down.

This is not necessary if you are removing a second battery from the plug-in module

bay and inserting another battery.

To replace a plug-in module

1. From the Start menu, shut down Windows (this is not necessary if you are

removing a battery from the plug-in module bay and inserting another battery).

2. Slide the safety latch for the plug-in slot into its recess.

3. Slide and hold the release latch, then pull out the module, as shown.

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4. Slide the plug-in module into the OmniBook until it clicks into place.

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5. Slide the safety latch back to its original position (in the direction of the arrow).

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Using the Floppy Disk Drive

You can install the floppy disk drive in the plug-in module bay or attach it externally

to the parallel port.

This section describes how to

♦ Connect the floppy disk drive externally.

♦ Insert or eject a floppy disk.

To connect the floppy disk drive externally

If you want to use the floppy disk drive while also using any other OmniBook plug-in

module, you can use the floppy cable (optional accessory F1380A) to connect the

floppy disk drive module to the OmniBook via the parallel port.

1. Connect the floppy cable to the floppy disk drive module and tighten the

knurled thumbscrews.

2. Connect the other end of the floppy disk drive cable to the OmniBook parallel

port, as shown below.

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To insert or eject a floppy disk

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1. Hold the disk with its face up, then slide it into the floppy disk drive slot until it

clicks into place.

2. To remove the floppy disk, press the eject button on the front of the drive.

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