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ii HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF)
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Edition 1......................... August 2000
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Contents
Product Information......................................................................................................1-1
Technology Codes.........................................................................................................................1-3
Features .........................................................................................................................................1-4
Operation.......................................................................................................................................1-7
Turning the Notebook On and Off.........................................................................................1-7
Checking the Notebook’s Status ............................................................................................1-8
Using Fn Hot Keys...............................................................................................................1-10
Resetting the Notebook........................................................................................................1-11
Using the CD/DVD Player (selected models)......................................................................1-12
Specifications..............................................................................................................................1-13
Hardware Specifications.......................................................................................................1-13
Internal Design............................................................................................................................1-16
Removal and Replacement............................................................................................2-1
Disassembly Flowchart..................................................................................................................2-2
Removing the Battery (User-Replaceable)....................................................................................2-4
Removing an SDRAM Module (User-Replaceable).....................................................................2-5
Removing the Mini-PCI PCA (selected models) (User-Replaceable) ..........................................2-6
Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable) ...................................................................................2-7
Removing the Keyboard Cover (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)...................................2-8
Removing the Keyboard (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)............................................2-10
Removing the Hard Disk Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only).................................2-12
Removing the Display Assembly (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ..............................2-16
Removing the Top Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ............................................2-19
Removing the CD Player PCA (selected models) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only).....2-21
Removing the Hinge Saddle Set (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)................................2-22
Removing the Heatsink Assembly (with Fan) (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)...........2-24
Removing the CPU Module (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)......................................2-26
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)..............................2-29
Removing the CD/DVD Drive (HP Authorized Service Providers Only)..................................2-31
Removing the Motherboard or Bottom Case (HP Authorized Service Providers Only).............2-32
Reinstalling the Motherboard...............................................................................................2-35
Replacing the Bottom Case..................................................................................................2-36
Removing Notebook Components (HP Authorized Service Providers Only) ............................2-38
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics..................................................................................3-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................3-2
Checking for Customer Abuse ...............................................................................................3-3
Troubleshooting the Problem.................................................................................................3-4
Verifying the Repair...............................................................................................................3-4
Suggestions for Troubleshooting............................................................................................3-5
Diagnostic Tools .........................................................................................................................3-23
e-DiagTools Diagnostic Program.........................................................................................3-23
Power-On Self-Test..............................................................................................................3-29
Sycard PCCtest 450/460 CardBus Card (Optional) .............................................................3-32
Desktop and Windows Management Interfaces (DMI/WMI)..............................................3-33
BIOS Setup Utility................................................................................................................3-34

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Replaceable Parts...........................................................................................................4-1
Reference Information...................................................................................................5-1
Password Removal Policy.............................................................................................................5-1
Hewlett-Packard Display Quality Statement.................................................................................5-2
Figures
Figure 1-1. Top/Right View.................................................................................................................1-4
Figure 1-2. Front View.........................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View..................................................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-4. Bottom View .....................................................................................................................1-6
Figure 1-5. Status Lights......................................................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-6. Resetting the Notebook...................................................................................................1-11
Figure 1-7. Multimedia Buttons.........................................................................................................1-12
Figure 1-8. Replaceable Module Diagram.........................................................................................1-16
Figure 2-1. Disassembly Flow..............................................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2. Removing the Battery........................................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-3. Removing the SDRAM Covers.........................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-4. Removing the Mini-PCI PCA ...........................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-5. Removing the Keyboard Cover Retaining Screws............................................................2-8
Figure 2-6. Removing the Keyboard Cover.........................................................................................2-9
Figure 2-7. Loosening the Keyboard Retaining Screws.....................................................................2-10
Figure 2-8. Disconnecting the Keyboard Cable.................................................................................2-11
Figure 2-9. Removing the Hard Disk Drive.......................................................................................2-13
Figure 2-10. Removing the Hard Disk Carrier...................................................................................2-13
Figure 2-11. Removing the Display...................................................................................................2-17
Figure 2-12. Motherboard DIP Switches...........................................................................................2-18
Figure 2-13. Removing the Top Case Retaining Screws...................................................................2-19
Figure 2-14. Removing the Top Case................................................................................................2-20
Figure 2-15. Removing the CD Player PCA......................................................................................2-21
Figure 2-16. Removing the Hinge Saddle Retaining Screws.............................................................2-22
Figure 2-17. Removing the Hinge Saddle..........................................................................................2-23
Figure 2-18. Removing the Heatsink Assembly ................................................................................2-25
Figure 2-19. Removing the CPU Module (Pentium).........................................................................2-27
Figure 2-20. Removing the CPU Module (Celeron)..........................................................................2-28
Figure 2-21. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive..................................................................................2-30
Figure 2-22. Removing the CD/DVD Drive......................................................................................2-31
Figure 2-23. Removing the Motherboard...........................................................................................2-34
Figure 2-24. Installing Docking Doors ..............................................................................................2-36
Figure 2-25. Installing the PCMCIA Doors.......................................................................................2-37
Figure 2-26. Example of Serial Number Label..................................................................................2-37
Figure 3-1. Basic Troubleshooting Steps.............................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2. e-DiagTools Screens —Basic and Advanced.................................................................3-23
Figure 3-3. Parallel Loopback Connector..........................................................................................3-25
Figure 4-1. Exploded View..................................................................................................................4-2

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Tables
Table 1-1. Omnibook XE3 Series Models...........................................................................................1-1
Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes ....................................................................................................1-7
Table 1-3. Status Lights .......................................................................................................................1-9
Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys......................................................................................................................1-10
Table 1-5. XE3 Series Hardware Specifications................................................................................1-13
Table 1-6. XE3 Series Accessories....................................................................................................1-15
Table 1-7. Functional Structure..........................................................................................................1-17
Table 2-1. Removal Cross-Reference ..................................................................................................2-1
Table 2-2. Required Equipment...........................................................................................................2-3
Table 2-3. Recommended Screw Torques ...........................................................................................2-3
Table 2-4. SDRAM Module Replacement Part Numbers....................................................................2-5
Table 2-5. Mini-PCI PCA Replacement Part Numbers .......................................................................2-6
Table 2-6. Replacing Small Parts (User-Replaceable).........................................................................2-7
Table 2-7. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Part Numbers...................................................................2-12
Table 2-8. Motherboard Video DIP Switch Settings .........................................................................2-18
Table 2-9. CPU Module Replacement Part Numbers........................................................................2-26
Table 2-10. Removing Notebook Components..................................................................................2-38
Table 3-1. Scope of Diagnostic Tools..................................................................................................3-5
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Suggestions..............................................................................................3-6
Table 3-3. e-DiagTools Error Codes..................................................................................................3-26
Table 3-4. POST Terminal-Error Beep Codes...................................................................................3-29
Table 3-5. POST Messages................................................................................................................3-30
Table 3-6. Sycard PCCtest Commands..............................................................................................3-32
Table 3-7. BIOS Setup Menus and Parameters..................................................................................3-34
Table 4-1. Replaceable Parts................................................................................................................4-3
Table 4-2. Accessory Replaceable Parts..............................................................................................4-5
Table 4-3. Part Number Reference.......................................................................................................4-6
Table 5-1. XE3 TFT LCD Guidelines (13.3/14.1/15.0-in XGA, 15.0-in SXGA+).............................5-3

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Introduction
This manual provides reference information for servicing HP Omnibook XE3 notebook PCs. It is for
use by HP-authorized service personnel while installing, servicing, and repairing these products.
The manual is designed as a self-paced guide that will train you to install, configure, and repair XE3
notebooks. The manual is self-contained, so you can follow it without having equipment available.
The following table lists other sources of information about the notebook and related products.
Source Address or Number Comments
HP Notebook Web Site http://www.hp.com/notebooks
(European mirror:
http://www.europe.hp.com/notebooks)
HP Partnership Web http://partner.americas.hp.com Restricted to Authorized Resellers
only.
HP Asia Pacific Channel
Support Centre for DPSP
Partners
http://www.hp.com.au Restricted to DPSP Partners only.
HP/MCD Web Site http://www.mcd.hp.com HP’s internal web site for division
information.
America Online Keyword: HP Call [phone] for membership
within the US.
CompuServe GO HP Call [phone] for membership
within the US.
HP Support Assist CD [phone] US and Canada.
[phone] Outside US and Canada.
Microsoft Windows manual Information about Windows operating
system.
Microsoft Web http://www.microsoft.com Information and updates for Windows
operating systems.

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF) Product Information 1-1
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Product Information
The Omnibook XE3 series is HP’s all-in-one business notebook computer, targeted at small- to
medium-sized businesses. It combines affordability, value, ease-of-use, and quality in a convenient
package that integrates easily into any SMB environment. It also incorporates several new
technologies and an enhanced industrial design for greater ease-of-use, quality, and reliability.
Table 1-1. Omnibook XE3 Series Models
Product CPU 1Display Hard
Drive Standard SDRAM Full- featured 2CD/DVD 3Mini-PCI PCA 4Battery OS 5
F3941H 6Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 20 GB 2x128 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3942H 6Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 30 GB 2x256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4310H 6Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 256 MB No DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4109AV 6BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO Yes BTCO Modem/LAN BTCO XP
F4199AV 6BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO No BTCO Modem/LAN BTCO XP
F4255AV 6BTCO BTCO BTCO BTCO Yes BTCO Modem/LAN BTCO XP
F4256AV 6BTCO 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ BTCO BTCO Yes BTCO Modem/LAN BTCO XP
F4257AV 6BTCO 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ BTCO BTCO Yes BTCO Modem/LAN BTCO XP
F3889H 67Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 2x128 MB No CD Modem NiMH XP
F3963H 67Celeron 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No CD Modem NiMH XP
F3962H 67Celeron 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 2x128 MB No DVD (8x) Modem NiMH XP
F3957H 67Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3958H 67Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3959H 67Pentium III 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3964H 67Celeron 933 MHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3960H 67Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 30 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4302HG 68Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4303HG 68Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 30 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4304H Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH XP
F4305H Pentium III 1.06 GHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes CD-RW Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F4306H Pentium III 1.13 GHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 30 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion XP
F3943H/HG Celeron 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 64 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP
F3944H/HG Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP
F3946H Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes CD Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3947HT/
JT/HG/JG Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No DVD (8x) Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP
F3948H Pentium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes CD Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3949H Pentium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3950H/HT/
JT/HG/JG Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3951H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes CDRW Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3952H Pentium 933 MHz 15.-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3953H Pentium 933 MHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP

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Product CPU 1Display Hard
Drive Standard SDRAM Full- featured 2CD/DVD 3Mini-PCI PCA 4Battery OS 5
F3954H/HT/
JT/HG/JG Pentium III 1.06 GHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3955H/HT/
JT/HG/JG Pentium III 1.06 GHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 30 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3956H/HG Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.-in TFT XGA 30 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3961HT/JT/
HG/JG Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 30 GB 2x256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3967H/HG Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3968H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F4311H Celeron 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 64 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP
F3935H Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB No CD Modem/LAN NiMH 98/2K/XP
F3936H Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes CD Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3937H Celeron 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3938H Pentium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 10 GB 128 MB Yes CD Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3939H Pentium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3969H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3970H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes CDRW Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3971H Pentium 933 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3972H Pentium 933 MHz 15.-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3973H Pentium 933 MHz 15.0-in TFT SXGA+ 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3974H Pentium III 1.06 GHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3975H Pentium III 1.06 GHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 30 GB 256 MB Yes Combo Modem/LAN 9 Li-Ion 98/2K/XP
F3881H Pentium III 866 MHz 15.0-in TFT XGA 20 GB 256 MB Yes DVD (8x) Modem/LAN 6 Lion XP
F3965H/J Celeron 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB No CD LAN NiMH XP
F3966H/J Pentium 866 MHz 14.1-in TFT XGA 20 GB 128 MB No CD LAN NiMH XP
This table lists only base product configurations—custom configurations are not included.
BTCO = Built To Customer Order.
Units with 64 MB SDRAM will NOT support Windows XP.
1Intel Mobile Pentium III or Intel Mobile Celeron processor.
2Full-featured models include multimedia buttons, LCD status display, IR port, and docking-connector. Defeatured models include none of these.
3Combo optical drive = DVD + CD-RW.
4All modems 56K. All LAN support Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) and 100Base-T (100 Mbps).
5OS = Windows 98 (98), Windows 2000 (2K), or Windows XP.
6These SKUs do not have a serial port.
7France and U.K. only.
8Mexico only.

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF) Product Information 1-3
Technology Codes
HP does not change the name of a product every time the product’s technology changes. While this
helps ensure continuing market momentum for HP products, it complicates technology deployment
and support processes.
To help solve this problem, HP has added a technology code to the serial number of each of its
products. Since the BIOS must be matched to the notebook’s hardware, the same code is used for the
BIOS and the hardware. This manual refers to technology code deferences where applicable.
The table below shows the technology codes and the changes they signify for the products. Before
downloading software or drivers or performing repairs, note the technology code for the HP notebook
model.
Note that the first two characters of the BIOS ID (for example, GF.M1.02) indicate the hardware
technology. You can also determine the BIOS ID using the BIOS Setup Utility, or by pressing Esc
during the boot process when the HP logo appears.
This manual contains service information for products having the following technology codes.
Technology code Product name Details
GF Omnibook XE3
Pavilion N5XXXX series
(X is any number 0-9)
Initial platform technology.
Intel processors, Windows XP operating system,
cosmetic change (new lighter blue color on all
plastics), second SDRAM memory access door, new
IEEE 1394 port on selected models, no serial port.

1-4 Product Information HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF)
Features
The following illustrations show the notebook’s main external features. For an exploded view of the
notebook, see page 4-2.
Figure 1-1. Top/Right View
1. One-Touch buttons.
2. Power switch.
3. Status lights (left to right: power status, battery
status, caps lock, num lock, scroll lock, floppy
drive access, hard drive access, CD/DVD drive
access). See page 1-8.
4. Pad Lock touch pad on/off button.
5. Touch pad (pointing device).
6. Scroll up/down toggle.
7. Click buttons.
8. CD, CD-RW, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive.
9. Built-in microphone.
10.CD/DVD eject button.
11.Standby button (blue).
12.Modem port (selected models).
13.LAN port (selected models).

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Figure 1-2. Front View
14.Headphone jack.
15.Status panel mode select button (selected
models).
16.Status panel (selected models).
17.Multimedia buttons (selected models).
18.Latch (to open computer).
Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View
19.AC adapter jack.
20.PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard).
21.VGA port (external monitor).
22.Parallel port.
23.IEEE 1394 port (selected models).
24.Infrared port (selected models).
25.TV output port.
26.USB ports.
27.Microphone jack.
28.Kensington lock slot (security connector).
29.PC card slots (upper and lower).
30.System-off switch (for resetting
notebook).
31.PC card eject buttons.
32.Floppy disk drive.

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Figure 1-4. Bottom View
33.Battery.
34.Battery latch.
35.Primary RAM cover.
36.Secondary RAM cover.
37.Port replicator connector (selected models).
38.Mini-PCI cover.

HP Omnibook XE3 (Technology Code GF) Product Information 1-7
Operation
This section gives an overview of the notebook’s operation.
Turning the Notebook On and Off
You can start and stop the notebook using its power switch or blue standby button. However, at times
you may want to use certain methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power
considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.
Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes
Power mode To enter this mode To turn on again
Display-off mode
Power status LED stays green.
Saves minimal power.
Turns off the display and hard disk.
Restarts quickly.
Maintains network connections.
Allow timeout. Press any key or
move a pointing
device to restore
the display (“Instant
On”).
Standby mode
Power status LED turns amber.
Saves significant power.
Turns off the display, hard drive, and other
components.
Maintains the current session in SDRAM.
Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections.
Press the blue standby button.
–or–
Click Start, Shut Down, Standby
(Windows 98 or 2000).
–or–
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
Stand By (Windows XP).
Press the blue
standby button to
return to your
current session
(“Instant-On”).
Hibernate mode
Power status LED turns off.
Saves maximum power.
Saves the current session to disk, then turns off.
Restores network connections.
Click Start, Shut Down, Hibernate
(Windows 2000).
–or–
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
then press and hold Shift and click
Hibernate (Windows XP).
Press the blue
standby button to
recover your
previous session.
Turn off
Power status LED turns off.
Saves maximum power.
Turns off without saving the current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session,
and restores network connections with mini-PCI
and some PCMCIA cards.
Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down
(Windows 98 or 2000).
–or–
Click Start, Turn Off Computer,
Turn Off (Windows XP).
–or–
Slide the power switch and hold for
five seconds (only if the Start menu
procedure doesn’t work).
Press the blue
standby button to
restart with a new
session.

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Checking the Notebook’s Status
The notebook’s status lights—located above the keyboard—report power and battery status, keyboard
status, and drive activity.
Figure 1-5. Status Lights
1. Power status.
2. Battery status.
3. Caps lock.
4. Num lock.
5. Scroll lock.
6. Floppy disk drive activity.
7. Hard disk drive activity.
8. CD/DVD drive activity.

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Table 1-3. Status Lights
Indicator Meaning
LED next to
power switch Power status
Green: the notebook is on.
Amber: the notebook is in standby mode.
No light: the notebook is off or in hibernate mode.
Battery status
Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
Red. the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault.
Off: the AC adapter is not connected, or the adapter is connected but the battery is
missing.
A Caps Lock
Caps Lock is active.
1 Num Lock
Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the embedded keypad.)
Scroll Lock
Scroll Lock is active.
Floppy disk drive activity
Green: the notebook is accessing the floppy disk drive.
Hard disk drive activity
Green: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive.
CD/DVD drive activity
Green: the notebook is accessing the CD/DVD drive.
In addition, the status panel on the front of the notebook (if present) provides CD playback status and
other system information. For details, see the section “Status panel”in the notebook’s Reference
Guide.

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Using Fn Hot Keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for
various system controls. To use a hot key, press and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then
release both keys.
Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys
Hot Key Effect
Fn+F1 Decreases the display brightness.
Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness.
Fn+F5 Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on both.
Fn+F7 Mutes the notebook’s speakers.
Fn+F8 Toggles the built-in numeric keypad on and off. Does not affect an external keyboard. If Num
Lock is on, the numeric functions are active; otherwise, cursor control is active.
Fn+Lock key* Toggles Scroll Lock on and off.
Fn+Up arrow Increases sound volume.
Fn+Down arrow Decreases sound volume.
*The Lock key is in the top row of the keyboard:

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Resetting the Notebook
Occasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding, so that you cannot turn the notebook
off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed:
• If possible, shut down Windows: click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or
Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP).
• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down.
• Slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, until the display shuts down.
• Insert a straightened paper clip into the system-off switch on the left side of the notebook (beneath
the PC card eject buttons).
Figure 1-6. Resetting the Notebook
After the notebook turns off, press the blue standby button to restart it.
Note
To boot from a CD or DVD, insert a bootable CD (such as a Recovery CD) into the drive, then
restart. Press Esc when the HP logo appears, then select the CD-ROM/DVD drive as the
temporary boot device.

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Using the CD/DVD Player (selected models)
The multimedia buttons on the front of the notebook control the CD/DVD player, and work in much
the same way as do the controls of a standalone CD or DVD player. The player operates whether the
notebook is on, off, or in standby or hibernate mode. (When the notebook is on, the volume control
buttons also govern the volume for most other audio applications.)
If the notebook is off or in standby or hibernate mode, slide the multimedia power switch to the left to
activate the player. For details about using the CD/DVD player, see the notebook’s Reference Guide.
Figure 1-7. Multimedia Buttons
1. Multimedia power (use only when notebook is
turned off or in standby or hibernate mode).
2. Previous track button.
3. Play/pause button.
4. Stop button (when notebook is on).
Stop/eject (when notebook is off).
5. Next track button.
6. Volume control down button.
7. Volume control up button.

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Specifications
The following tables list the specifications for the notebook and its accessories. These are subject to
change: for the latest versions, see the HP Notebook web site, www.hp.com/notebooks (in Europe:
www.europe.hp.com/notebooks).
Hardware Specifications
Table 1-5. XE3 Series Hardware Specifications
Physical Attributes Size:
13.03 x 10.72 x 1.59 in (331 x 272.4 x 40.5 mm) for 13.3/14.1-in TFT LCD.
13.46 x 10.92 x 1.65 in (342 x 276.6 x 42.0 mm), excluding rubber thickness, for
15-in TFT LCD.
Weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg) minimum.
Processor 933-MHz to 1.13-GHz Intel Mobile Pentium III processor with SpeedStep technology.
–or–
866- to 933-MHz Intel Celeron-T processor.
Chip Set Ali M1647 + M1535.
SDRAM 133 MHz SDRAM (PC133).
No SDRAM on board.
Two 1.25-in. slots for expansion up to 1024 MB, using two 512-MB SODIMM
modules (144 pin, 3.3 V).
Supports 64/128/256/512-MB SODIMMs.
Mass Storage Hard disk drive:
–10, 20, or 30 GB, PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE.
–9.5 mm, 2.5 in.
–Supports Ultra DMA/33/66/100.
Floppy disk drive: 1.44 MB, 12.7 mm, 3-mode module.
Optical drive: 24x CD, 8x DVD, 24x-8x CDRW, 4x-24x-4x DVD-CD-RW (Combo),
12.7 mm module.
Display 13.3/14.1/15.0-in XGA (1024x768) or 15.0-in SXGA+ (1400x1050) TFT LCD.
Graphics Controller Intel 830M graphics controller.
8 to 32 MB of video memory (shared with main system memory and dynamically
allocated, based on application needs).
Power Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (11.1 V) or NiMH battery (10.8 V).
Battery life: up to 3 hrs depending on settings, usage, battery, and other factors.
Charging time: 2.2 hr (system off), 3 hr (system on).
Low-battery warning.
Suspend/resume capability.
AC adapter (DC-in) jack.
Universal AC adapter: 100–240 Vac (50/60 Hz) input, 19 Vdc output, 60–65 W.
Keyboard and
Pointing Devices 87/88/90-key spill-proof QWERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation.
Embedded numeric keypad, 12 function (Fn) keys.
Touch pad with on/off button.
Left and right click buttons, center scroll button.
NS 87570 keyboard controller.
Audio System CD player with built-in control buttons and status display (selected models).
Two stereo speakers.
Built-in microphone.
Microphone and headphone jacks.