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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.

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

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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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

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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

light

Mute button Mutes the sound from the notebook.

Volume scroll wheel Controls the volume of sound from the

Infrared lens Detects the notebook remote control infrared

Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.

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Illuminates solid blue when the notebook is connected correctly.

notebook.

signal (not compatible with Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition notebooks).

Rear

Component Description

Expansion cable Connects the Expansion Base to a notebook.

Power connectors (3) Connect the Expansion Base to notebook

USB ports (2) Connect USB devices; USB 2.0 compatible.

AC adapter.

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RJ-11 (telephone) jack Connects the Expansion Base to an RJ-11

RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an Ethernet cable from the

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips

Digital Interface) digital audio jack

Composite video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.

S-Video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.

Hard drive power

connector

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wall jack. (See also w).

Expansion Base to an RJ-45 wall jack.

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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Component Description

Kensington security

slots (2)

Hard drive carrier

screw

RJ-11 (telephone) jack Connects a modem cable from the

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

Right side (viewed from the front of the Expansion Base)

Component Description

Getting Started

Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects a headphone.

Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects a microphone.

USB port Connects USB devices; USB 2.0

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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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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

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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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

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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

5. For optional communication, do one of the following:

the icon on the notebook expansion port with the icon on the end of the expansion cable.

❏ 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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