User manual HP OMNIBOOK 4150

[. . . ] HP OmniBook 4150 User's Handbook Notice This manual and any examples contained herein are provided "as is" and are subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein. Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom: The above disclaimers and limitations shall not apply to Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom and shall not affect the statutory rights of Consumers. [. . . ] Data on any of the drives is not affected by a low battery--unless the battery runs down completely while writing data to the drive, or if the battery in a PC RAM card is also low. 42 User's Handbook Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power The primary source of power for the OmniBook is its rechargeable battery pack. You can use the ac adapter to recharge the battery--or to run on ac power to preserve the battery. Important Running external connections is a power-intensive operation that significantly shortens the length of a battery session. Whenever possible, connect the ac adapter when using external connections. In addition to the replaceable battery, there is a permanent, internal backup battery, which recharges whenever the OmniBook is on or connected to ac. For suggestions about conserving battery power and storing batteries, see the chapter titled "Managing Battery Power" in the online Reference Guide. To install APM for Windows NT 4. 0 If a Power icon (battery or power plug) is present in the taskbar, APM is installed. If the icon is not present, you can install APM using the steps below. The Advanced Power Management (APM) driver for Windows NT 4. 0 is located on the OmniBook's hard disk drive. (The APM driver is also located on the Recovery CD in \OmniBook\Drivers\NT4 or Apm. ) Phoenix APM adds the following capabilities to the OmniBook: · Improved battery life under Windows NT 4. 0. · Convenient user control and monitoring of power settings and status. 1. To install APM, click Start, Programs, OmniBook, Phoenix Advanced Power Management, Setup. You can download the Phoenix APM documentation from the following website: http://www. phoenix. com. User's Handbook 43 Managing Battery Power Monitoring Battery Power To check the battery status From the Windows Taskbar · Move the pointer onto the power icon at the right end of the taskbar. If you are using Windows NT 4. 0, you'll need to install Advanced Power Management to display the power icon (see "To install APM for Windows NT 4. 0" on page 43). The approximate battery charge is displayed as a percentage or in hours. · Double-click the power icon on the taskbar to open the Battery Meter window. From Windows Control Panel · Click My Computer, Control Panel, Power. This provides access to all options associated with reporting of power information by Windows. Remove the battery from the OmniBook (see "To replace the battery" on page 46). The number of lights that turn on indicates the charge--each light represents 20% of a full charge. To respond to a low-battery warning When battery power is critically low, you are alerted by one or more of the following: · The computer emits a warning beep. · If the OmniBook has been off, you will not be able to turn it on. The OmniBook automatically hibernates to preserve your current session. However, unsaved data could be affected if the battery runs down completely while writing data to the drive. You won't be able to restart until you restore power by one of the following actions: · Plug in the ac adapter. [. . . ] · When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries. · To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office. · Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 °C (113 °F). Laser Safety The CD-ROM and DVD drives used with the OmniBook are certified as a Class 1 laser devices according to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 100 User's Handbook Specifications and Regulatory Information Safety Information Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 / IEC 825-1 (EN60825 / EN60825-1). [. . . ]