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Reference Guide
HP Notebook Expansion Base
Document Part Number: 336449-001
August 2003
This document provides instructions on how to use the
HP Notebook Expansion Base with select models of HP and
Compaq notebooks.
© 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries.
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 August 2003
Document Part Number: 336449-001
Contents
1 Getting Started
Identifying the Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Identifying the Rear Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Identifying the Side Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Identifying the Wireless Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
2 Connecting and Removing the Notebook
Connecting to AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Connecting the Notebook to the Expansion Base . . . . . . 2–3
Removing the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
3 Using the Expansion Base
Turning the Notebook On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Following Expansion Base Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Using the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Connecting the Expansion Base to a Television . . . . . . . 3–8
Using a Modem Through the Expansion Base. . . . . . . . . 3–9
Connecting the Expansion Base to a Network. . . . . . . . 3–10
Using the Security Cable Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
A Troubleshooting
Using the World Wide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1
Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Connection Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–2
Removal Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3
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Getting Started
Identifying the Front Components
1
Component Description
Stereo speakers Provide the sound from the notebook.
1
Volume control buttons: up,
2
down, and mute
Connection indicator light Illuminates solid blue when the
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Control the volume of the sound from
the notebook.
notebook is connected correctly.
Getting Started
Identifying the Rear Components
Component Description
Expansion cable Connects the Expansion Base to a notebook.
1
RJ-11 jack Connects a modem cable from the Expansion
2
USB connectors (3) Connect USB devices; USB 2.0 compatible.
3
Base to a notebook.
Ethernet network
4
(RJ-45) jack
RJ-11 jack Connects the Expansion Base to an RJ-11
5
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips
6
Digital Interface) audio
connector
TV out/Composite jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.
7
TV out/S-Video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.
8
Serial connector Connects a serial device such as a mouse.
9
Power connector Connects the Expansion Base to electrical
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Connects a network cable from the Expansion
Base to an RJ-45 wall jack.
telephone wall jack.
Connects high-end digital systems such as
surround sound or a home theater.
power.
Identifying the Side Components
Right-side components (viewed from the front of the
Expansion Base)
Getting Started
Component Description
Headphone jack Connects a headphone.
1
USB connectors (3) Connect USB devices; USB 2.0
2
Kensington security slot Connects an optional security cable.
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compatible.
Getting Started
Left-side components (viewed from the front of the Expansion Base)
Component Description
Kensington security slot Connects an optional security cable.
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Getting Started
Identifying the Wireless Accessories
Component Description
Wireless Keyboard Connects to the Expansion Base
1
Batteries Batteries that are inserted in the
2
Receiver Allows connection between the
3
Wireless Mouse Connects to the Expansion Base
4
The wireless accessories may be included with the
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Expansion Base.
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without a cable.
wireless keyboard and mouse.
Expansion Base and the wireless
keyboard or mouse.
without a cable.
Getting Started
Getting More Information
■ The Documentation Library CD, included with the notebook,
contains comprehensive information about your notebook as
well as governmental agency and safety information about
the use of your notebook.
■ The CD, included with the Expansion Base, contains
governmental agency and safety information about the use of
the Expansion Base.
■ The HP Web site (http://www.hp.com) provides product news
and software udpates.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety &
Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation setup, posture, and
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health and work habits for computer users, and provides important
electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on
the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo and on the Documentation Library
CD that is included with the product.
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Connecting and Removing the
Notebook
Connecting to AC Power
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, fire,
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or damage to your equipment:
■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug
is an important safety feature.
■ Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that
is easily accessible at all times.
■ Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
■ Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so
that no one can accidentally step on or trip over them.
■ Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging a cord from the
electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
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