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HP OmniBook 3000 Notebook PC User Manual

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Using the Port Replicator

Making Connections

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To connect an external keyboard

You can use both the built-in OmniBook keyboard and external keyboard while
docked.

1. Attach the keyboard cable to the keyboard port.

2. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.

To enable an external Fn key

If you are using a port replicator with an external keyboard, substitute the
keystrokes CTRL+ALT for Fn. If necessary, enable the external Fn key from the BIOS
Setup Utility. This is enabled by default.

See the OmniBook's Reference Guide for a complete description of the BIOS Setup
Utility.

1. Close all applications, then shut down Windows and reboot the OmniBook. If

necessary, you can press CTRL+ALT+DEL to reboot.

2. When you see the following message, press F2 to enter Setup.

Press to enter Setup

3. Use the right arrow key to highlight the System Devices menu.

4. Make sure External Fn Key is enabled.

5. Press F10 to save settings and exit Setup.

Keyboard port