HP OmniBook 600C/CT Familiarization Guide
his guide is for experienced HP Response Center personnel, CEs, and reseller technicians. That is, personnel that have already completed the HP Vectra PC family training course, or equivalent, and have at least six months of experience servicing the HP Vectra PCs. It is a self-paced training guide designed to train you to install configure, and repair the OmniBook Notebook PC. You can follow it without having any equipment available. Microsoft, MS, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. LapLink Remote Access is a trademark of Traveling Software, Inc. System Soft is a registered trademark and CardView, CardSoft, and CardID are trademarks of SystemSoft Corporation.
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OmniBook Product Comparisons. 3 OmniBook 600 Series: Product Features. 7 Notebook Hardware Structure. 20 Battery Module (End User Replaceable). 20 Keyboard (Hewlett-Packard Authorized Service Providers Only). 20 Mouse Assembly (End User Replaceable). 21 Hard Disk Drive (End User Replaceable). 22 Removing the Motherboard (Exch PCA) 25
Small parts. 26 Installing memory. 24 Troubleshooting and Repair. 25
OmniBook Product Comparisons
HP OmniBook 5000 Size Closed 29.5 x 22.6 x 4.9 cm (11.6 x 8.9 x 1.93 in) HP OmniBook 4000 29.5 x 22.6 x 4.9 cm (11.6 x 8.9 x 1.93 in) (7.28 11.12 1.57 in) Weight 3.08-3.18 kg (6.8-7 lb) DSTN (C): 3.13 kg (6.9 lb) TFT (CT): 3.27 kg (7.2 lb) Processor 75-, 90-, or 120-MHz Intel Pentium processor 32-bit PCI bus some models include: 256-KB external L2 cache 10.4-inch diagonal: VGA (C/CT): 640 x 480 x 65,536 colors (DSTN or TFT) SVGA (CTS): 800 x 600 x 256 colors (TFT) PCI local bus video; 1.5-MB video RAM SVGA-out supports VGA & SVGA monitors (up to 1024 x 768 x 256 colors) 50-, 75-, or 100-MHz Intel 486DX2 ISA bus No L2 cache 50- or 75-MHz Intel 486DX2 or 486DX4 ISA bus No L2 cache 1.72 kg (3.8 lb) HP OmniBook 600 18.49 28.24 3.99 cm

Bus Architecture Cache

Display
10.3-diagonal DSTN (up to 256 colors) or 10.4-inch diagonal TFT (up to 65,536 colors) VGA: 640 x 480 Local bus video; 1-MB display RAM SVGA-out supports VGA & SVGA monitors (up to 1024 x 768 x 256 colors)
8.6-diagonal DSTN (600C) or 9.5-inch diagonal TFT (600CT) 640480 backlit color VGA displays 64K colors from a 262K color palette VGA-out supports VGA and SVGA monitors (up to 1024768256 colors) Accelerated local bus video with 1-MB VRAM
HP OmniBook 5000 Power 14.4Vdc Rechargeable Lithium-Ion or NiMH battery Battery life (approximate with one battery): 2 to 3 hrs Battery recharges to high level in 4 hrs using AC adapter while PC is on or off 2-minute low-battery warning AC adapter 100 to 240 Vac (50 to 60 Hz) input; 12 Vdc, 3.3 A output Instant-on maintains computer in ready-to-work state for weeks on a full charge; returns you to your application or file instantly Removable Modules Floppy disk drive (can be replaced with a second battery for double battery life) Hard disk drive RAM Battery
HP OmniBook 4000 14.4 Vdc rechargeable NiMH battery pack Battery life (approximate): 3-4 hrs on DSTN DX2/50 2-3 hrs on TFT DX4/100 AC adapter 100 to 240 Vac (50 to 60 Hz) input; 21 Vdc,1.35 A output Suspend-resume power management.
HP OmniBook 600 9.6 Vdc rechargeable NiMH or Lithium Ion battery Battery life up to 3.0-3.5 hours. Battery pack recharges to high level in less than 2 hours using AC adapter 2-minute (or less) low-battery warning AC adapter 100 to 240 Vac (50 to 60 Hz) input; 12 Vdc, 2.5 A output Instant-on maintains computer in ready-to-work state for months on a charge. Turn it on again, and youre instantly back where you were.
Floppy disk drive (can be replaced with a second battery for double battery life) Hard disk drive RAM Battery
Hard disk drive RAM Battery

Mass Storage

Microprocessor

Intel486 DX2 50-MHz Intel486 DX4 75-MHz Processor cache: 16K internal (L1)

Bus Architecture

ISA, Video local Bus The OmniBook 600 does not have DMA capability

Memory

Main Memory ( on DX2/50 MHz, Model 170 (F1065A) mother board) All other models Max Possible RAM 600C Max Possible RAM 600CT Type of memory boards Cycle time

4MB RAM 8MB 12/16MB 32MB

HP Proprietary, 1 user-accessible slot on the front case. 70ns
Possible Memory Configurations
Motherboard RAM Memory 4MB 4MB 4MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB

Memory Slot

Total RAM
-4MB 8MB -4MB 8MB 16MB (600CT only)
4MB 8MB 12MB 8MB 12MB 16MB 24MB
Motherboard RAM Memory 8MB

24MB (600CT only)

PCMCIA 1.8" Hard Drives

170.8MB Hard Drive

260.7 MB Hard Drive

340 MB Hard Drive

Average seek
12 ms 2 ms 6.67 ms 4500 RPM +/- 2%
Track to Track seek 2 ms Average Latency Rotational speed Media Transfer Rate Interface Transfer Rate Buffer size Interleave Start Time to Ready: From power mode 6.67 ms 4500 RPM +/- 2%
Up to 3.5 MB / sec Up to 5.7 MB / sec Up to 5.7 MB / sec up to 12.0 MB / sec 32 Kbytes 1:1 up to 16.0 MB / sec 32 Kbytes 1:1 up to 16.0 MB / sec 32 Kbytes 1:1
Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Maximum 1.4 sec. 5.0 sec 1.4 sec. 5.0 sec 1.4 sec. 5.0 sec 3.0 sec. 10.0 sec.
3.0 sec. 10.0 sec. 3.0 sec. 10.0 sec. From power cycle

Mass storage

The hard disk drive can be removed by the user for easy upgrades. The hard drive is located on the right side of the case. Hard drive manufacturer: Maxtor (on early units) and Integral. Hard drive controller manufacturer: VLSI Technology, Inc.
PCMCIA Hard Drive Advantage:
PCMCIA disk drive sustains 1000 g's non-operating shock (vs. 100 g's for typical notebook competitors). The OmniBook 600 design requires additional durability because its light weight and size makes it easy to take wherever users go. Hard drives typically have a higher failure rate then other components due to shock. PCMCIA hard drives stand shock and vibration better then any other hard drive. External ultra-thin 3.5 inch, 1.44-MB flexible disk drive standard Powered by HP OmniBook 600 Dedicated floppy port does not take up the parallel port Supports both 1.44 MB and 724 KB MS DOS formats Hot connect and removal Automatic detection Configured as drive A Bootable Dimensions:.55 inches (H) x 4.2 inches (W) x 5.7 inches (D) Manufacturer: TEAC (subject to addition or deletion of vendors)

Flexible disk drive

Built-in I/O
9-pin, 115,000-b/s RS-232 port, UART pin bi-directional parallel port SVGA out (up to 1024 x 768 x 256 colors) with simultaneous viewing 115,000-b/s bi-directional infrared port. Expansion Bus Connector for connecting to enhanced port replicator Flexible drive port

Display/video

Size: 8.5 inch diagonal DSTN 600C); 9.5 inch diagonal Active Matrix (600CT) Display type: DSTN (Dual Scan Twisted Nematic) display 256-color, 640 x 480 backlit VGA TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix display. 64K colors from a 262K color palettte, 640x 480
High performance video: Accelerated local-bus video with 32-bitBLT Memory: 1-MB display RAM - not upgradeable Video Graphics Controller: Chips and Technology 65545 chip External video resolution : Supports VGA/SVGA external monitors with up to 1024 x 768 x 256 colors in noninterlaced mode. Resolution options: 640 X 480 X 16, 256, 32,000; or 64,000 Colors 800 X 600 X 16 or 256 Colors 1024 X 768 X 16 or 256 Colors Auto detection of external monitor without rebooting Note: Includes option to simultaneously display external video and notebook display.

TFT Display Quality

TFT display manufacturing is a high precision but imperfect technology and manufacturers cannot currently produce large displays that are cosmetically perfect. Most if not all TFT displays will exhibit some level of cosmetic imperfection. These cosmetic imperfections may be visible to the customer under varying display conditions and can appear as bright, dim or dark spots. This issue is common across all vendors supplying TFT displays in their products and is not specific to the HP OmniBook display. The HP OmniBook TFT displays meet or exceed all TFT manufacturer's standards for cosmetic quality of TFT displays. HP does not warrant that the displays will be free of cosmetic imperfections. TFT displays may have a small number of cosmetic imperfections and still conform to the display manufacturers cosmetic quality specifications. Here are some guidelines to use in determining what action to take on a customer complaint of cosmetic imperfection in their TFT display: 1. The unit should be viewed in the customer's normal operating condition. This means if the customer uses the unit predominately in DOS, or Windows, or in some other application or combination of applications, that is where the determination shall be made. Self test is not a normal operating condition and is not a sufficient tool to interpret display quality. 2. In the customer's normal operating mode:
a. If 4 or more variant pixels appear clustered in the area approximated by a thumbprint on the display surface, then the display should be considered for replacement.
b. On OmniBook 4000CT models, if more than 30 total pixels anywhere on the display are bad, then the display should be considered for replacement. On OmniBook 600CT and OmniBook 5000CT models, if more than 15 total pixels anywhere on the display are bad, then the display should be considered for replacement. These are the only conditions in this guideline that may call for a replacement due to a defect in material or workmanship based on the HP Limited Warranty Statement. 3. If a display is considered for replacement, it should be clear to the customer that cosmetic variations on the replacement display may also exist, and may require the customer to use a work-around to obscure the cosmetic imperfection. 4. Customers with cosmetic-based complaints only, that do not conform to the above conditions and tests will not normally be considered for display replacement. It will be left to the judgment of the HP-responsible person who, in working with the customer, to identify work-arounds that are reasonable and appropriate for the individual customer. Customers who must have a more perfect display solution should consider switching to an OmniBook with a DSTN display. We expect over time that the industry will continue to improve in their ability to produce displays with fewer inherent cosmetic imperfections and will adjust our HP guidelines as the improvements are implemented. User interface Keyboard: 85-key, touch-type keyboard; industry standard, full sized key spacing with embedded numeric keypad. Includes 12 function [Fn] keys located on the top key row above the numeric keys. Microsoft mouse compatible, 2 button pop out mouse emulates desktop mouse operation. Located in the upper right corner of the unit, accessible by a clearly marked push button. Optional pointing device: Serial mouse or with the enhanced port replicator a PS/2 mouse port. Power Battery type: 9.6 Vdc rechargeable NiMH. NiMH battery does not require complete discharge before recharging. There is no "memory" effect that reduces battery life. Lithium Ion battery, 9.6 Vdc rechargeable, standard for the OmniBook 600CT and can be used in the OmniBook 600C with optional battery pack, p/n F1121A Recharge time: NiMH quick charges in approx. 90 minutes when the unit is off or in use. Lithium Ion quick charges in approx 2 hours with unit off or in use. Battery life: 3.0 to 3.5 hours depending on screen brightness and I/O usage. Power Battery signals: 2-minute low battery warning followed by controlled shutdown to preserve data for several days prior to recharge.

Storage environment

Storage Temperature with data retention: 32 to 131 degrees F (0 to 55 degrees C). The PCMCIA hard drive in the OmniBook is sensitive to rapid changes in temperature and humidity (e.g. turning on an OmniBook in an air conditioned building immediatly after removing it from a hot and humid car trunk). This can permanently damage the hard drive. The OmniBook should be allowed to reach room temperature before turning on the product. Storage humidity: 90% relative humidity at 104 degrees F (40 degrees C) maximum

Environmental Testing

ESD as per IEC-801-2, EN 55024-2 Drop testing: 1 drop flat onto all six faces from.75 meter Also tests for altitude, magnetic & radiated susceptibility & interference, shock & vibration. Note: These are the tests that HP designs notebook computers to meet. Due to normal variations in the components of individual machines, some machines will perform better and some won't perform as well. HP does not guarantee that every notebook computer will meet these specifications.
Plug and Play BIOS stored in EEPROM. User Upgradable via floppy drive. Instructions for how to upgrade the BIOS come with the BIOS in a readme.txt file. BIOS comes in 5 languages (English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish). When upgrading/replacing a BIOS, ensure that the BIOS language matches the software on the hard drive. Always check to make sure the correct BIOS is installed after replacing the motherboard. A corrupt BIOS that prevents the machine from booting requires either a special BIOS recovery tool (check your Product Support Plan to see if this tool is available to you) or a motherboard replacement. The BIOS can be corrupted by interrupting a BIOS upgrade in the middle of the process. Some models require that the BIOS matches the operating system. Check your Product Support Plan to see if this applies to the machine you are working on.
Software and Operating System
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11 MS-DOS 6.2 Easy upgrade to Windows 95 using HP MCD supplied upgrade process.
Laplink Remote Access for easy connection to desktop PC, network printers, and other OmniBooks HP PIM: Appointment book, phone book HP financial calculator Applications can be assigned to any of the 12 function keys for hot-key access Automatic printing utility for function key labels
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 3.1 and other operating systems (OS/2, Windows NT) are not formally supported on the OmniBook 600 by Hewlett-Packard. A best effort basis will be made by MCD's technical staff, however, the customer will be referred to the operating system manufacturer for further support. OS/2 does not run on the OmniBook 600 at this time. Physical security from Kensington Lock System password: When the password setting is enabled, a window shall pop-up to allow the user to enter the old password, enter a new password and to verify the new password. When no password is currently in use, the Old Password field is disabled. To provide both security and convenience, the user can specify whether a power-on password is required. When enabled, the unit will prompt for password at turn-on (either after boot or restore from disk). If the user forgets the system password, there is a master password that will unlock the OmniBook. The user must call the Mobile Computing Division Technical Support to follow a process to unlock the OmniBook.

Mouse Assembly (End User Replaceable) The Mouse Assembly is user replaceable on the OmniBook 600. To remove mouse assembly, push the mouse button above the keyboard near the right side of the unit just above the On/Off key. The mouse should partially eject out the right side of the machine. Grab the mouse and pull out firmly. The whole assembly will detach. To replace the mouse, insert the tab of the mouse into the slot in the back of the mouse housing. Slide the mouse in place. It takes a firm push to get the mouse over the detent that keeps it in place Early mice on the OmniBook 600 had some reliability problems. Check the mouse date code by extending the mouse button assembly (pinch the mouse button assembly and lift up) and looking inside the assembly. If the mouse has a date code earlier then 95-37 (year - week #) the mouse should be replaced even if it still functions.
Hard Disk Drive (End User Replaceable) The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is user replaceable. To remove the Hard Disk Drive, exit all programs and exit windows, turn unit off, disconnect unit from AC power, turn unit over, and remove battery. Slide the tabs toward each other as shown in the diagram below. Pull the Hard Disk Drive and Tray Assy HDD out the right side of the unit. Reverse the procedure for installation. Note: It is difficult to remove the Hard Disk Drive without the Tray Assy HDD. Remember to use the tray! Follow the instructions with the recovery disks or CD ROM to restore the hard disk drive image. The 170 MByte Hard Disk Drives are no longer available. All bad 170MByte drives should be replaced with 260MByte drives.
Separating Topcase and Bottom Case, Removing Display Assy and Service Keyboard Topcase (Hewlett-Packard Authorized Service Providers Only) First, remove the pop-out mouse assy, keyboard, and battery. Then remove the four rubber feet. The feet are pressed in place and can be removed by prying them up with a metal probe or a straight pin. Next remove the torx drive screws - use a T6 driver - from the bottom case (see diagram below). Then remove the one Phillips head screw located in the depression where the pop-out mouse is stored.
Turn the unit right side up with the display closed. Lift up on the front topcase seam where it meets the bottom case near the PCMCIA card eject lever. Once the topcase is separated from the bottom case, rotate the topcase/display assembly around the display cable. Be careful not to turn the Keyboard Bottom Case upside down at this point. The mouse button is now loose and will fall out along with the Spring Mouse Button. The Spring Mouse Button is very small and difficult to see. See the diagram on next page. Disconnect the display Assy connector from the Motherboard (Exch PCA). If the Motherboard, Microphone, Mouse Button, or Card Eject arm are going to be replaced, no further disassembly of the Service Keyboard Topcase or of the Display Assy is required. To remove the Display Assy, first remove the Ferrite beads from the Display Assy cable. Then, carefully feed the cable up through the Service Keyboard Topcase.

The Topcase Service Assembly does not include the display contrast controls. If the topcase needs to be replaced, be sure to order the contrast controls as well. The Topcase Service Assembly includes all the labels normally on the topcase. The Bottom Service Assembly contains all the labels normally on the bottom case as well as the Security Plate (located inside the Kensington Lock slot) and the Battery Door Latches. The speaker (shown on next page), the Pivot Door and Spring (shown below) must be ordered separately.
Removing the Motherboard (Exch PCA) (Hewlett-Packard Authorized Service Providers Only) Before removing the Motherboard you must first separate the topcase and bottomcase, remove the hard drive, RAM Expansion (if installed) and any installed PCMCIA cards. Remove Mouse Button and Spring Mouse Button by lifting up on the Mouse button and turning the bottom case upside down to remove Spring Mouse Button. Remove the card eject arm. The Card Eject Button and Spring Eject Flash Card do not need to be removed. Disconnect the speaker wire connector and the ribbon cable from the Paw Mech Assy from the Motherboard. Notice how the Ribbon cable from the Paw Mech Assy is routed. Remove the 6 torx drive screws - T^ drive that hold the Motherboard in place. There are 4 silver torx head screws that hold the two PCMCIA connectors in place on the Motherboard and one additional silver torx drive screw that holds the RAM Expansion connector in place. These screws should not be removed. To remove the Motherboard, lift up on the VGA connector while holding the Keyboard Bottom Case in place. Once the Motherboard has been removed you have access to the Speaker, Paw Mech Assy, Spring Eject Plastic Mouse, Mouse Eject Arm, and Shield. To reassemble, reverse the above procedures. Make sure the Shield is in place and that the ribbon cable from the Paw Mech Assy is properly routed. If the ribbon cable is not properly routed, it will interfere with the installation of the hard disk drive.
Small parts The, I/O door, Rubber feet, and Flash card tray are all replaceable. To remove the I/O door, open it fully. Flex the door so that the center hinge separates from back case. Continue to flex until side pins clear holes in back case. To reassemble, just reverse the procedure. The rubber feet are pressed into the bottom case. To remove, stick a pin into the foot from the side and pull the foot up. To install a new foot, insert into hole and press firmly. The Flash card tray assembly (PCMCIA accessory Tray) is removed and installed in the same manner as the Hard Disk Drive.

Installing memory The OmniBook 600 family has one location for expanding system RAM. The memory location is on the front surface of the OmniBook 600. The RAM door is remove by pushing down. To remove RAM already installed, rotate the pull tab out from under the RAM module and pull the module out.
To install a RAM module, use the reverse procedure. Make sure that the pull tab is on the bottom.

Ehhanced Port Replicator

The Enhanced Port Replicator Accessory consists of no field replaceable components. If any component of the dock is defective, the entire unit must be replaced. Troubleshooting Tips:
Power Maintain power to the port replicator. If power is interrupted, SCSI devices and network connections are lock. The Unlock button doesn't work without power. Undock and remove power before connecting or removing an external keyboard or mouse. To enable a serial mouse after docking, reboot the system. (A PS/2 mouse does not require a reboot.) The SCSI port uses I/O addresses 340-35F and interrupt 10.

External Keyboard/Mouse

SCSI Devices
Troubleshooting and Repair
Known Hardware Issues (DOS 6.2 and Windows 3.11)
Unit is HOT while charging. Battery is HOT Display may discolor while charging closed Clears up when cooler in a few seconds.
Display has 1 minute warm up period Brightness control disabled during that time After first boot, display may need contrast adjustment to make it readable. Press and hold (UP) contrast button until display is readable. Power Supply is noisy (customers often describe the noise as a whine). This does not mean that the hard drive is going bad. Users who put multiple business cards in the card slot may force card holder to peel up. AC Adapter is 40W and it is possible to "chain" or configure the system with cards and devices that require more than 40W. System may do hardware shut down if not properly powered.
Battery life is VERY use and user dependent. Modems use power just by being plugged in. Some software prevents APM from working and may result in reduced battery life. Some programs with their own cursor control may prevent suspend. Example: Lotus 123 v4(Windows) Full charge is essential for average battery life. Green light does not mean FULL Pressing [off], [f4][ON] may result in inconsistent battery indications Resets ALL information about battery, including battery history so the battery indicator could be inaccurate. With the unit plugged into AC, battery is not under load and battery indicator may "bounce" up and then quickly down. It DOES, however, reread the battery and provide a fresh look at the battery condition when the agent suspects a bad battery or inconsistency between the battery indicator and the actual battery condition.

Some early F1065A and F1066A models had bad floppy disk drive cables. When testing for a bad floppy disk drive make sure you test it with the customer's cable. Early mice on the OmniBook 600 had some reliability problems. Check the mouse date code by extending the mouse button assembly (pinch the mouse button assembly and lift up) and looking inside the assembly. If the mouse has a date code ealier then 95-37 (year - week #) the mouse should be replaced even if it still functions. Known Software Problems Description
Time-out in MSMAIL freezes the paw While using MSMAIL, or any other communication program, plug the unit in. To reactivate the paw, leave Windows and re-enter. Charging indicator in status panel doesn't agree with reality. This is only after the 2:00 minute warning. In about 12 minutes it synchs up again. Drives c: e: and f: showing up in status panel, no d: Use the built-in doublespace instead of Stacker.
If EnhMouse loaded, must click Below button to register click Don't load EnhMouse or click below button. Alarm Manager comes up with error msg if network driver is loaded. Use two boot paths, one for networks and one for on-the-go use. Low battery shutdown gets delayed if in middle of copy disk. Use the AC adapter for heavy duty copies of floppies when batteries are low. Fn key for quick starting apps does not work if network drivers loaded. This applies only to old Novell drivers which have a bug. Contact Novell for updated drivers. Entering Windows with "win :" command disables status panel updates. Don't use the :. If you do, plug the AC adapter in a few times or wait and things will eventually correct themselves. Launching apps from F1-F12 does not work if data file required Do not launch applications via data files. Rather than using C:\cards\mycards.crd, use C:\windows\cardfile c:\cards\mycards.crd. For some applications there may not be a work around. Icon printing is double sized on LJ 4ML, with 4ML drivers. Use standard LaserJet drivers. Function keys (even is DOS) non-functional if using Norton Desktop Shell Launch applications in some other fashion or don't use Norton shell. Undelete in File Manager causes GPF or Divide by Zero Overflow- due to no DMA Use the extended DOS tools. 32bit access conflicts with compressed removable media, when c: is compressed If both the C: drive and a removable drive are compressed, turn off 32bit access or decompress one of the drives. Windows takes 1:30 min to restart after installing ENCARTA using QLOGIC

Wait or reboot. Encarta demonstrates similar behavior on other PCs but the behavior is a bit different from PC to PC and time to time. Some times the system is hung. If fax/modem set up in WFW, Control Panel, FAX, then no MS-MAIL remote. Known MS bug. Unit locks up after modem connection in terminal, PCMCIA inserted. Do not insert or remove modems when terminal programs are running. With low memory, OB Status Panel gives error; won't restart completely. Close some applications or buy some additional memory. DBLSPACE doesn't always recognize drives d: and e: as compressed Make sure that DSCOPY.BAT in the DOS directory was run to install the proper support for DoubleSpace. Unplug and re-plug the card. If that does not work, unplug, reboot and re-plug. Exiting Windows after installing Corel SCSI drivers restarts Windows This is normal DOS behavior and is not unusual after a batch file has been edited and lengthened by an install program prior to its termination. After sending a fax with MS-MAIL and megahertz modem unit can't turn off. Known MS bug. Hot insertion of Bus Toaster SCSI card causes hang-up requiring reset Don't HOT plug/unplug any communication card. CardView interferes with password, system hangs. Do not use password. CardView beeps at ON/OFF, w/o inserting/removing cards. Do not set CardView to Beep on insertion/removal. CardView gives notification for Unrecognized card with SRAM cards Ignore warning or do not use SRAM cards. CardView gets confused if cards changed at approximately the same time Wait several seconds before inserting/removing a second card.
Get cannot write to E: with QA Partner results file at power on When you get a message saying that Cannot write (read) to (from) drive X:, hit RETRY button and all will be well. Use the AC adapter. Laplink transfer of large files causes reboots or file changes in 32bit mode Use the floppy, use DOS connect, or turn 32bit transfer off. Combination of QLogic SCSI and LLRemote causes system hang Do not use these two in combination. Also, do not use the Qlogic card/drivers in combination with ATA cards. Qlogic may have a solution early 1995. Remote printing while Laplinked does not work when OmniBook 600 directed to network printer Known intermittent bug. No reliable work around known. Connect directly to the printer. Transfer files using the floppy and print. Parallel Laplink with obmouse installed cause hang-up in text editor Use the serial cable that we supply. Serial Laplink with COMA enabled aborts large file transfers See 32bit mode error. Laplink does not work for Modems on COM 3. Unit hangs when accessing MSD-IRQ screen while Laplinked Don't use MSD while LapLinked. RAM card in D causes hang-up with certain ports enabled in LLRA screen Known intermittent bug. Use floppy. Screen corrupt after Laplink Word deletion, prt scr, Save Write file Known intermittent bug. Use floppy. Laplink boot option causes unit to hang while loading Word Known intermittent bug. Use floppy. Cannot change Laplink speed settings every time. Known intermittent bug. Use floppy.

1-2-1 1-2-2 1-2-3 1-3-1 1-3-2 none 1-3-3 1-4-2 2-1-1/2/3/4 2-2-1/2/3/4 2-3-1/2/3/4 2-4-1/2/3/4 3-1-1 3-1-2
Slave DMA register test in progress or failure. Failure results in a system halt. Master DMA register test in progress or failure. Failure results in a system halt.
Beep Code 3-1-3 3-1-4 3-2-4 3-3-4 3-4-1 3-4-2 3-4-3 4-2-1 4-2-2 4-2-3 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-2 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-2 4-4-3
Description Master interrupt mask register test in progress or failure. Failure results in a system halt. Slave interrupt mask register test in progress or failure. Failure results in a system halt. Keyboard controller test in progress or failure. Failure results in a system halt. Screen memory test in progress or failure. Failure will result in a beep code but not a system halt. Video Retrace Failure. Screen retrace test in progress. Screen retrace test failure Timer-tick interrupt test in progress or failure. An error message is displayed on the screen. The system does not halt. Shutdown test in progress or failure. If possible, the BIOS will continue POST, skipping the memory tests. Gate A20 failure. An error message is displayed on the screen and the memory tests are suspended. The system does not halt. Unexpected interrupt in protected mode. The system does not half when an unexpected interrupt occurs. RAM test of memory above 64K in progress or failure. POST will continue. Programmable interval timer channel 2 test in progress or failure. POST will continue. Real-time clock text in progress Serial port test in progress or failure. POST will continue. Parallel port test in progress or failure. POST will continue. Math coprocessor test in progress or failure. POST will continue.

Last POST: DISPLAY CODES

There are a number of POST tests that are performed after the BEEP Code tests. Failure of one or more of these tests will result in a displayed failure code (i.e., 03044). It is extremely important not to interpret a failure code immediately as a hardware failure until: all accessories are removed, including memory cards external floppy, port expander, modems, PCMCIA cards, LAN cards, printers, VGA-out cables, external pointing devices, clean AC power is provided (no "chained" battery chargers or auto adapters), and press reset. If the unit still fails to boot, it requires service. NOTE: make sure the display is adjusted to be visible.

PhoenixBIOS POST Messages (Power On Self Test
Within POST, there are three kinds of messages: Error messages: These messages appear when there is a failure in hardware, software, or firmware. Informational messages: These messages provide information to the user but require no action. Beep codes: This kind of warning sounds when POST errors occur and the screen is not available. Because the OmniBook cannot be repaired by a service center below the FRU level, these messages will provide limited troubleshooting or repair information. However, the support specialist and service technician will be able to identify trends in repairs from these codes.
Message Diskette drive failure Diskette drive x failure where x=O or x=1 Diskette read failure - press Fl to retry boot (or may also say, press Fl to retry boot, F2 for SETUP utility) Display adapter failed; using alternate Gate A20 failure Fixed disk configuration error Fixed disk controller failure Fixed disk failure Fixed disk read failure -press Fl to retry boot (or may also say press Fl to retry boot, F2 for SETUP utility) Internal cache test failed -cache is disabled Pointer device failure No boot device available -Press Fl to retry boot (or may also say, press Fl to retry boot, F2 for SETUP utility) Message
Possible Cause The 0 or 1 drive failed or is missing. The designated drive has either failed or is missing. The diskette is either not formatted or is defective. The color/monochrome switch is set incorrectly. The primary video adapter failed. The keyboard controller is not accepting commands, specifically, the enable and disableA20 commands. The specified configuration is not supported or doesn't match the actual hardware The controller card has failed. The fixed disk may be defective. The fixed disk may be configured incorrectly or is defective. Faulty cache memory in the 80486 processor chip. The mouse failed. Either diskette drive A:, the fixed disk, or both the diskette and disk are defective. Possible Cause

Message

Possible Cause
No boot sector on fixed disk - press Fl to retry boot (or The C: drive is not formatted or is not bootable. may also say, press Fl to retry boot, F2 for SETUP utility) Not a boot diskette - press Fl to retry boot (or may also The diskette in drive A: is not formatted as a bootable say, press Fl to retry boot, F2 for SETUP utility) diskette. No timer tick interrupt The timer chip has failed.
xxxxxh Option ROM checksum failure where xxxxxh is The peripheral card contains a defective ROM. the starting address of the option ROM Shutdown failure Either the keyboard controller is not accepting the reset command or the associated reset logic has failed. Clock not set. The timer chip has failed. Invalid configuration information must be changed.
Time of day not set - run SETUP program Timer 2 failure F2 to enter ROM-based SETUP

Invalid configuration information - please run SET'UP Display adapter is configured incorrectly. Memory size is incorrect. Wrong number of diskette drives. Other configuration errors. Keyboard clock line failure Keyboard data line failureKeyboard controller failure Keyboard stuck key failure The keyboard, the keyboard cable connection, or the keyboard controller is defective. The keyboard controller firmware has failed. The keyboard controller firmware has failed. A key is jammed.
Memory failure at hex-value, read hex-value, expecting Circuitry associated with the memory chips has failed. hex-value Unexpected interrupt in protected mode Real time clock failure Message nnnk Base Memory nnnk Extended Hardware interrupt or NMI occurred while in protected mode. The RTC or battery failed. Possible Cause The amount of base memory that tested successfully. The amount of extended memory that tested successfully.
Message Memory tests terminated by keystroke
Possible Cause This message indicates that a user pressed the spacebar while the memory tests were nmning and stopped the memory tests. This message indicates that an error was found during POST. Pressing the Fl key allows the system to attempt to boot. A user can stop the memory tests by pressing the spacebar.
Press the Fl key to continue
Beginning memory test Press the SPACEBAR to terminate the memory test
Press the Fl key to continue, F2 to nm the Setup utility This message indicates that an error was found during POST. Pressing the Fl key allows the system to attempt to boot. Pressing F2 allows users to run the ROM-based Phoenix SETUP utility to correct configuration information.

OmniBook 6000

Notebook PC
Next-Generation Notebook Thats Easy to Carry, Ready to Work
On top of all these performance features, this notebook PC offers a sleek new image and outstanding portability. It comes in a new, two-tone magnesium package that not only looks good, but is also durable to protect whats inside. And its only about 5 pounds and 1.26 inches thin. To make our newest HP OmniBook notebook PC even easier to use, we incorporated many new, high-quality ergonomic features. For example, we shortened the palm rest for more comfortable typing. Moved the speakers and adapted their mounting for better sound quality. Changed the module bay latch design for easy module removal and positive locking indication. Adjusted the shape of our unique dual pointing devices for easier activation. And we added other new features, such as hand grips to prevent dropping, improved power and audio controls, and a Mylar seal under the keyboard to resist spills. Not only is the HP OmniBook 6000 easy to carry and long-lasting on the roadwith primary and optional secondary batteries delivering up to a seven-hour run time; its also ready to get down to business when users return to the office. Most models come with an integrated 3Com Mini-PCI Modem and a 10/100Base-T Network Interface Card for fast, easy connectivity. And its optional docking solutionsranging from a simple port replicator for basic cable management to a full docking system with monitor standmake it easy for users to network and assure you of the ultimate in security and expandability. Plus, for ease of deployment and training, these docking solutions are compatible with our other enterprise HP OmniBook platforms.
Reliable Mobility in a New, Contemporary Notebook PC
If you specify notebook PCs for your company, Hewlett-Packard understands the complexities you face in identifying a vendor and a set of products that meet your end-user and business needs. Thats why were committed to delivering a comprehensive notebook PC family that meets both sets of requirements. Our newest product within this familythe HP OmniBook 6000 notebook PCcombines all the best features of our current product line with an entirely new design for highperformance business computing. This notebook PC offers the reliability, compatibility, industry-leading security, and low cost of ownership your IT department cant afford to compromise, plus the performance, expandability, portability, and ergonomics your users are demanding all in an upscale, professional-looking package theyll be proud to take with them.
Leading Performance and Expandability
The HP OmniBook 6000 notebook PC delivers leading performance for demanding business applications and presentationsat very competitive pricing. It comes with your choice of the latest Intel mobile processors: Pentium III processors running at up to 700 MHz with SpeedStep technologywhich reduces power consumption when the notebook PC operates off the batteryor the economical 550-MHz Celeron processor. For superb presentation quality, this notebook PC features a 15- or 14.1-inch XGA TFT display with an ATI Mobility 3D graphics controller offering 2X AGP and four or eight Mbytes of internal video RAM. In addition to high performance, we designed the HP OmniBook 6000 for flexibility and expandability. It includes 64 or 128 Mbytes of PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to 512 Mbytes, and several hard drive sizes (from 5 to 18 Gbytes) to choose from. Its front-loading module bay accommodates a standard floppy disk drive, a standard 24Xmax-speed CD-ROM or 6X-max-speed DVD-ROM drive, or an optional LS-120 SuperDisk, Zip, or second hard drive. And, for the ultimate flexibility, choose from a long list of additional accessoriesfrom wireless-ready communication capabilities and carrying cases to docking stations and security solutions.

HP OmniBook 6000 Notebook PC
A Perfect Fit for Your IT Environment
The way HP OmniBooks fit right into your corporate environment is one of their key advantages. With up to 24-month lifecycles, they offer your company greater stability than competitive products. When models do change, their consistent images and cross-productline accessoriessuch as docking solutions and migration toolsmake your transition easy and reduce your cost of ownership. Youll also appreciate that these notebook PCs come preloaded with Microsoft Windows 2000with its enhanced reliability, scalability, ease of use, security, and manageabilityas well as Windows 95*. For easy PC management, weve preloaded Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0 and HPs industry-leading management application, HP TopTools 4.5. As the industry leader in notebook PC security, we provide multiple security features including our pioneering HP Mobile ProtectTools Smart Card optionto prevent theft and tampering.
Everything You Needin One, Totally Reliable Notebook PC
At HP, we take reliable mobility very seriously. At our quality labs, we subject HP OmniBook notebook PCs to a myriad of rigorous tests to identify any problems and then fix those problems before, during, and after manufacturing. All of this results in a reliable notebook PC experience for you and your users.
* Windows 98 preloaded instead of Windows 95 in some countries.
Modem and LAN adapter 15-inch (38.1-cm) or 14.1-inch (35.8-cm) XGA TFT display

PC card slots

Removable hard drive
16-bit Sound Blaster Procompatible stereo sound Power-on Sleep button LED keyboard indicators Scroll button

USB port

Parallel port

Docking connector

PS/2 keyboard/ Serial port mouse port

Video out

Universal AC adapter
High-performance Intel Mobile Pentium III or Celeron processor Lithium-ion battery LED power indicators Module bay
Mute button Dual pointing devices: pointing stick and touch pad Module bay latch

Audio volume control

Lock slot

Infrared port

Headphone-out, microphone-in and line-in ports
HP OmniBook 6000 PC System Features
700-, 650-, or 600-MHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor featuring Intel SpeedStep technology1 or 550-MHz Intel Mobile Celeron processor Cache 256-KB internal L2 cache (Pentium III) 128-KB internal L2 cache (Celeron) 32-KB internal L1 cache Memory 64 or 128 MB of PC-100 SDRAM standard Slot available for expansion to 512 MB using optional HP RAM expansion modules Maximum system memory 512 MB2 Mass Storage Industry-standard 18-, 12-, 10-, 6-, or 5-GB removable Enhanced-IDE hard drive Module bay supports: Standard 3.5-inch (8.9-cm), 1.44-MB floppy disk drive module (can be inserted in module bay or attached with cable) Standard 24X-max-speed CD-ROM drive or 6X-max-speed DVD-ROM module Optional modules: 24X-max-speed CD-ROM or CD-RW drive, 6X-max-speed DVD-ROM drive with software MPEG decoding3, LS-120 SuperDisk drive, Zip drive, or 18-GB second hard drive Display 15-in (38.1-cm) or 14.1-in (35.8-cm) diagonal XGA TFT display with 16 million colors Video ATI Mobility M/M1 graphics controller with 2X AGP 8 or 4 MB of internal video RAM MPEG-2 hardware acceleration Zoomed Video support in lower slot Dual-display and dual view capability under Windows 95, 98, and 2000 External Video 640 480/16 million colors/100Hz Resolutions 800 600/16 million colors/100Hz 1024 768/16 million colors/100Hz 1280 1024/16 million colors/85Hz (with ATI Mobility M) 1280 1024/16 million colors/100Hz (with ATI Mobility M1) 1600 1200/64K colors/100Hz (with ATI Mobility M) 1600 1200/16 million colors/100Hz (with ATI Mobility M1) Audio 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible stereo sound Stereo sound via headphone-out, line-in, microphone-in ports; two internal speakers 3D-enhanced PCI bus audio with Zoomed Video support Built-monophonic microphone Communications Integrated 3Com 56-Kbps4 modem and LAN (Ethernet 10/100) via Mini-PCI Type IIIA Card with wake-on-LAN, PXE, and WfM 2.0 compatibility (standard on most models) Integrated MC97 software or controller-less modem; V.90 56-Kbps, V.80-synchronous, with worldwide DAA (model F2072W/K only) Ports Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Serial port: 9-pin, 115,200-bps Parallel port: 25-pin bidirectional ECP and EPP 4-Mbps IrDA5-compliant infrared port PS/2 keyboard/mouse port; supports Y-adapter (F1469A) Video out Headphone-out, line-in, microphone-in ports 240-pin PCI connector for docking PC Card Slot One Type III or two Type II PC Card slots CardBus-enabled Zoomed Video in lower slot 3.3 Vaux and D3 cold wake-up support Power Universal AC adapter: 100- to 240-Vac (50- to 60-Hz) input; 19-Vdc, 3.16-A output Rechargeable 8-cell lithium-ion battery with up to 4-hour run time or 6-cell lithium-ion battery with up to 3-hour run time6 Up to 7-hour total run time with primary and secondary batteries6 Fast battery recharge: 85% in 1.5 hours; 100% in 2 hours Suspend/resume/save-to-disk feature Low-battery warning Advanced Power Management 1.2 ACPI 1.0, OnNow, and Energy Starcompliant CPU Keyboard and Pointing Devices 87-/88-key full-size keyboard Embedded numeric keypad 12 function [Fn] keys Dual pointing devices: touch pad and pointing stick Scroll button Microsoft Windows 2000 and 95 preloaded; Windows NT 4.0 drivers available7 Windows 95/98/2000-compatible Plug & Play (including hot docking and hot swapping of accessory bay modules) McAfee VirusScan HP DiagTools 2.0 for system diagnostics Phoenix BIOS 4.0 release (6.0 code base) Touch pad and pointing stick drivers for independent control of each device OS-independent LED indicators and hotkeys Online users handbook E-center for convenient access to online services (North America only) Desktop Management Interface (DMI) 2.0compliant HP TopTools 4.5 for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.08 Advanced Power Management (APM 1.2) ACPI 1.0 User and administrator passwords Kensington MicroSaver lock slot System and hard drive passwords PC identification displayed at boot DMI-accessible electronic serial number Docking password 5.0 lb (2.27 kg) to 6.3 lb (2.86 kg) depending on configuration 12.4 10.38 1.26 in (31.5 26.1 3.2 cm) with 14" display 12.8 10.38 1.26 in (32.5 26.1 3.2 cm) with 15" display Three-year, worldwide parts-and-labor limited warranty (except models F2072W/K and F2081W/K) One-year, worldwide parts-and-labor limited warranty on models F2072W/K and F2081W/K Two-year warranty extension and repair available on models F2072W/K and F2081W/K One-, two-, or three-year warranty upgrade available for next-business-day, on-site service One-year, worldwide warranty on battery and accessories 247 HP technical phone support during warranty period Centralized, worldwide BIOS and driver update service Proactive notification Free HP pickup and delivery service in the U.S., Canada, and most Western European countries during the warranty period Customer Care electronic support available through: World Wide Web (www.hp.com/cposupport) HP FIRST Pre-sales Fax Retrieval System HP FIRST Post-sales Fax Retrieval System

Software

Manageability

Security

Weight Dimensions Warranty

Support

Dual-speed processor; runs at 700, 650, or 600 MHz from AC power, 500 MHz from battery. Two (optional) 256 MB modules must be used to achieve 512 MB. MPEG-2 solution supported under Windows 95/98/NT/2000. 56 Kbps refers to server download speed only. Download speeds of 56 Kbps are currently unavailable in the U.S.; upload speeds are limited to 33.6 Kbps. Maximum transmission rates will vary according to line conditions and country regulations. Reg. U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary with usage. Windows NT 4.0 drivers are available on the HP OmniBook Web site at www.hp.com/omnibook. HP TopTools will be available for Windows 2000 in 2H 2000.

HP OmniBook 60001

Product Number F2090W/K F2087W/K F2083W/K F2081W/K F2079W/K F2072W/K CPU Pentium III 700-MHz2 Pentium III 700-MHz2 Pentium III 650-MHz2 Pentium III 600-MHz2 Pentium III 600-MHz2 Celeron 550-MHz Memory 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 128 MB 64 MB Display 15" XGA TFT 14.1" XGA TFT 14.1" XGA TFT 14.1" XGA TFT 14.1" XGA TFT 14.1" XGA TFT Hard Disk Drive 18 GB 12 GB 10 GB 6 GB 6 GB 5 GB CD/DVD 6X-DVD-ROM 6X-DVD-ROM 24X-CD-ROM 24X-CD-ROM 24X-CD-ROM 24X-CD-ROM Video ATI-8MB ATI-8MB ATI-8MB ATI-8MB ATI-8MB ATI-4MB Communications Mini-PCI Modem/NIC Mini-PCI Modem/NIC Mini-PCI Modem/NIC Mini-PCI Modem/NIC Mini-PCI Modem/NIC Software modem only Battery 8-Cell Li-Ion 8-Cell Li-Ion 8-Cell Li-Ion 8-Cell Li-Ion 8-Cell Li-Ion 6-Cell Li-Ion Operating System3 Win 95/2000 Win 95/2000 Win 95/2000 Win 95/2000 Win 95/2000 Win 95/2000 Warranty 3-year 3-year 3-year 1-year 3-year 1-year
In addition to the above, each HP OmniBook 6000 notebook PC includes a 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB floppy disk drive module; dual pointing devices; a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (F2072W/K includes a 6-cell lithium-ion battery; all other models include an 8-cell lithium-ion battery); an AC adapter with power cord; user documentation; and a recovery CD.
All models are available without modem or LAN option. Dual-speed processor; runs at 700, 650, or 600 MHz from AC power, 500 MHz from battery. Some models in some countries come with Windows 98 preloaded instead of Windows 95. Windows NT 4.0 drivers are available on the HP OmniBook Web site at www.hp.com/omnibook.

Accessories

Docking Solutions F1451A F1452A F1453A F1477A F2010A F2012A Port Replicator Mini-Dock Monitor Stand for Port Replicator and Mini-Dock Docking System and Monitor Stand Docking Module Bay Adapter Docking Tray for OmniBook 6000 (replacement) Communications F1623A F1625A F1626B F1627A F1643A F1782A Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100+Modem 562-GlobalACCESS Xircom CreditCard Modem 562-GlobalACCESS 3Com 10/100 LAN CardBus PC Card Xircom CreditCard Modem 562 (for use in U.S. only) Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100+Modem 562 3Com 10/100 Fast Ethernet+562 Global Modem CardBus PC Card

Memory Upgrades

Hard Drives Media Modules
F1456B F1457B F1622B F1654B F2016A F2018A F2022A F2013A F2017A F2015A F1761B F2009B F2026A
32-MB SDRAM Module 64-MB SDRAM Module 128-MB SDRAM Module 256-MB SDRAM Module 18-GB Hard Disk Drive Replacement 18-GB Hard Disk Drive Module LS-120 SuperDisk Drive Module Floppy Disk Drive Module (replacement) 24X-Max-Speed CD-ROM Drive Module (replacement) 6X-Max-Speed DVD-ROM Drive Module with Software MPEG Decoding1 MPEG Decoder Kit Zip Drive Module CD-RW (20) Module AC Adapter Ultra Slimline AC Adapter Auto/Airline Power Adapter Primary (replacement) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery with up to 4-hour run time Secondary Rechargeable (module bay) Lithium-Ion Battery (up to 3-hour run time) Lithium-Ion Battery Charger (charges primary and secondary batteries)
F1611C F1612C F1613B F2104A F1645A F1747A F1608A F1607A F1606A F1771A F1469A F2008A

Carrying Cases

F1454A F1781A F1455A F2019A F2014A F2011A

Cables

HP Mobile ProtectTools 2000 Smart Card Kit, v2.1, 128-bit (for use in U.S. and Canada) HP Mobile ProtectTools 2000 Smart Card Kit, v2.1, 40-bit (for use outside U.S. and Canada) Smart Card 5-pack International Smart Card 5-pack Kensington MicroSaver Notebook Lock Defcon 1 Notebook Alarm Executive Carrying Case Leather Carrying Case Ballistic Nylon Carrying Case Universal Carrying Case PS-2 Y Adapter External Floppy Disk Drive Cable (replacement)
MPEG-2 solution supported under Windows 95/98/NT/2000. 56 Kbps refers to server download speed only. Download speeds of 56 Kbps are currently unavailable in the U.S.; upload speeds are limited to 33.6 Kbps. Maximum transmission rates will vary according to line conditions and country regulations.
Service and Support: No Time for Downtime
Two additional important features come standard with the HP OmniBook 6000 notebook PC: HPs legendary quality and total reliability. These features, combined with our award-winning HP Customer Care service and support, are your assurance that the HP OmniBook 6000 wont let you or your users down. And, of course, every HP OmniBook notebook PC comes with a free, oneor three-year, worldwide parts-and-labor limited warranty that includes unlimited customer service.

EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER

For the latest information on HP OmniBook notebook PCs and their optional accessories, visit HPs World Wide Web site at www.hp.com/omnibook
As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that these products meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Intel and Pentium are U.S. registered trademarks and SpeedStep and Celeron are U.S. trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Hewlett-Packard continually strives to improve the quality of its products. Consequently, technical and environmental information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company 2000. Printed in XXXX 03/00 XXXX-XXXX