HP nx9100 - Notebook PC User manual

Reference Guide
HP Notebook Expansion Base
Document Part Number: 358831-001
July 2004
This document provides instructions on how to use the
HP Notebook Expansion Base with select models of HP
and Compaq notebooks.
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© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The
only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing
herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Reference Guide
HP Notebook Expansion Base
First Edition July 2004
Reference Number: xb2000
Document Part Number: 358831-001
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Contents
1 Getting Started
Identifying Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Setting Up the Expansion Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Step 1: Adjusting the Expansion Base. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Step 2: Connecting to AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Step 3: Connecting the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
2 Using the Expansion Base
Expansion Base Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Optional Wireless Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Identifying the Wireless Receiver Buttons
and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Connecting the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse . . . . 2–4
Identifying the Wireless Keyboard Quick Launch
Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Changing the Wireless Mouse Settings . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Connecting to a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
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Contents
Connecting Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
Composite Video Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
S-Video Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Connecting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
Installing an Optional Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
Connecting an Optional Security Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–23
3 Removing the Notebook
A Troubleshooting
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Using the World Wide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
Index
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1
Getting Started
This chapter identifies the visible hardware features of
the Expansion Base and provides the steps for setting up
the Expansion Base.
For more information on the hardware features identified in
this chapter, refer to Chapter 2, “Using the Expansion Base.”
✎The Expansion Base may have features that are not supported by
your notebook. For information on supporting signals that are
transmitted through your notebook expansion port, refer to your
notebook documentation.
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Getting Started
Identifying Components
Front
Component Description
1Connection indicator
light
Illuminates solid blue when the notebook is
connected correctly.
2Mute button Mutes the sound from the notebook.
3Volume scroll wheel Controls the volume of sound from the
notebook.
4Infrared lens Detects the notebook remote control infrared
signal (not compatible with Microsoft®
Windows® Media Center Edition notebooks).
5Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
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Rear
Component Description
1Expansion cable Connects the Expansion Base to a notebook.
2Power connectors (3) Connect the Expansion Base to notebook
AC adapter.
3USB ports (2) Connect USB devices; USB 2.0 compatible.
4RJ-11 (telephone) jack Connects the Expansion Base to an RJ-11
wall jack. (See also w).
5RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an Ethernet cable from the
Expansion Base to an RJ-45 wall jack.
6S/PDIF (Sony/Philips
Digital Interface)
digital audio jack
Connects to a compatible audio/video receiver
through a digital coaxial cable.
7Composite video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.
8S-Video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.
9Hard drive power
connector
Connects the power cord for the optional
internal hard drive.
(continued)
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-Kensington security
slots (2)
Connect optional security cables.
✎The purpose of security solutions
is to act as a deterrent. These
solutions do not prevent the product
from being mishandled or stolen.
qHard drive carrier
screw
Secures the hard drive carrier.
wRJ-11 (telephone) jack Connects a modem cable from the
Expansion Base to a notebook. (See also 4).
✎For more information on these components, refer to Chapter 2,
“Using the Expansion Base.”
Component Description
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Right Side
Right side (viewed from the front of the Expansion Base)
Component Description
1Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects a headphone.
2Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects a microphone.
3USB port Connects USB devices; USB 2.0
compatible.
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Left Side
Left side (viewed from the front of the Expansion Base)
Component Description
Hard drive carrier Holds an optional internal hard drive.
✎For information on installing an optional internal hard drive, refer to
“Installing an Optional Hard Drive” in Chapter 2.
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Setting Up the Expansion Base
Step 1: Adjusting the Expansion Base
The Expansion Base must be upright before a notebook is
attached.
»To adjust the Expansion Base to an upright position, lift
the upper panel to the appropriate height.
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To lower the Expansion Base:
1. Pull out the handles on each side of the Expansion Base 1.
2. Grasp the handles and lower the upper panel of the
Expansion Base 2.
Step 2: Connecting to AC Power
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
■Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible
at all times.
■Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord
from the electrical outlet.
■If provided with a three-pin attachment plug on your power cord,
plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) three-pin outlet. Do not
disable the power cord grounding pin. The grounding pin is an
important safety feature.
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Reference Guide 1–9
For optimal performance, connect the Expansion Base to an
AC power source using the notebook AC adapter and power cord.
1. Connect the notebook AC adapter to the matching connector
on the Expansion Base 1. Depending on your power
requirements, 3 power connectors are available on the rear
of the Expansion Base.
2. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter 2, and then
to the wall outlet 3.
✎Power cords and power outlets vary by region and country
Connector
Type Color Label Power
Multi-pin No color Not labeled Multiple
(90 W
minimum)
Single-pin Blue/Black* 1 120 W, 135 W
Single-pin Yellow* 2 65 W
Some 90 W AC adapter connectors have yellow tips. If your
AC adapter cannot connect to the yellow connector on the
Expansion Base, use the blue/black connector.
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Step 3: Connecting the Notebook
1. Open the notebook.
2. Slide the notebook into the Expansion Base with the
keyboard facing you.
✎The notebook is held in place by a buffer pad, which prevents
the notebook from shifting out of its proper position in the
Expansion Base.
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3. Gently pull the expansion cable from its docked location and
slide it to either side of the Expansion Base, depending on
where the expansion port on your notebook is located. The
location of the expansion port on your notebook may vary
by notebook series and model.
✎It is important to position the cable correctly, so that the cable
can move freely. A cable skirt and guide assist in positioning
the cable.
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4. Connect the expansion cable to the notebook, matching
the icon on the notebook expansion port with the icon
on the end of the expansion cable.
5. For optional communication, do one of the following:
❏If you are using a modem with your notebook to
communicate using an analog telephone line, refer
to “Connecting to a Modem” in Chapter 2.
❏If you are connecting directly to a network, refer
to “Connecting to a Network” in Chapter 2.
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6. If the notebook is not already turned on, press the power
button on the notebook to turn it on.
✎The power button location on the notebook may vary by
notebook series and model.
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If the notebook connection was made properly, the connection
indicator light will light up solid blue.
✎After the notebook is connected to the Expansion Base, the
internal notebook speakers are disabled and the Expansion Base
speakers are activated.
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Reference Guide 2–1
2
Using the Expansion Base
Expansion Base Guidelines
■Operating systems—For optimal performance, use the
Expansion Base with HP or Compaq notebooks running
Microsoft® Windows® XP or later.
■Power—For optimal performance, use the Expansion Base
while connected to electrical power. This allows the notebook
battery to remain charged while the notebook is connected to
the Expansion Base.
■Connecting and Removing
❏With Windows XP or later, the notebook can be powered
on or off when connecting it to and removing it from the
Expansion Base. The blue connection indicator light on
the Expansion Base shows a successful connection and
will not be turned on until the notebook is powered on.
❏With Windows versions prior to XP:
◆Turn off the notebook before connecting it to and
removing it from the Expansion Base.
◆When restoring power to the system, first connect
the notebook to the Expansion Base, and then turn
the notebook on.
■External devices—When the notebook is connected to
the Expansion Base, you may attach external devices
to the connectors on the rear panel of the Expansion Base
or to the connectors on the notebook.
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Using the Expansion Base
Optional Wireless Accessories
Component Description
1Receiver Allows connection between the
Expansion Base and the wireless
keyboard or mouse.
2Wireless keyboard Connects to the Expansion Base
without a cable.
3Wireless mouse Connects to the Expansion Base
without a cable.
4Batteries To be inserted into the wireless
keyboard and mouse.
✎The wireless accessories may be included with the
Expansion Base.
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