HP Compaq NX9100, Compaq NX9105, Presario 3000, Pavilion zx5000, xb2000 Reference 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.
© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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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
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
Connection indicator
1
light
Mute button Mutes the sound from the notebook.
2
Volume scroll wheel Controls the volume of sound from the
3
Infrared lens Detects the notebook remote control infrared
4
Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
5
Illuminates solid blue when the notebook is
connected correctly.
notebook.
signal (not compatible with Microsoft®
Windows® Media Center Edition notebooks).
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Rear
Getting Started
Component Description
Expansion cable Connects the Expansion Base to a notebook.
1
Power connectors (3) Connect the Expansion Base to notebook
2
AC adapter.
USB ports (2) Connect USB devices; USB 2.0 compatible.
3
RJ-11 (telephone) jack Connects the Expansion Base to an RJ-11
4
wall jack. (See also w).
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an Ethernet cable from the
5
Expansion Base to an RJ-45 wall jack.
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips
6
Digital Interface)
digital audio jack
Composite video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.
7
S-Video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.
8
Hard drive power
9
connector
Connects to a compatible audio/video receiver
through a digital coaxial cable.
Connects the power cord for the optional
internal hard drive.
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(continued)
Getting Started
Component Description
Kensington security
-
slots (2)
Hard drive carrier
q
screw
RJ-11 (telephone) jack Connects a modem cable from the
w
For more information on these components, refer to Chapter 2,
✎
“Using the Expansion Base.”
Connect optional security cables.
The purpose of security solutions
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is to act as a deterrent. These
solutions do not prevent the product
from being mishandled or stolen.
Secures the hard drive carrier.
Expansion Base to a notebook. (See also
4).
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Right Side
Getting Started
Right side (viewed from the front of the Expansion Base)
Component Description
Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects a headphone.
1
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects a microphone.
2
USB port Connects USB devices; USB 2.0
3
compatible.
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Getting Started
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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Getting Started
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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Getting Started
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
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your
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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.
Getting Started
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.
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.
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
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Getting Started
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
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the notebook from shifting out of its proper position in the
Expansion Base.
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Getting Started
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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Getting Started
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
❏ If you are connecting directly to a network, refer
communicate using an analog telephone line, refer
to “Connecting to a Modem” in Chapter 2.
to “Connecting to a Network” in Chapter 2.
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