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Edition History
Edition 1......................... August 2000
iiHP OmniBook XE3
Contents
1. Product Information ................................................................................................. 1-1
This manual provides reference information for servicing the HP OmniBook XE3 notebook PC. 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.
HP Partnership Webhttp://partner.americas.hp.comRestricted to Authorized Resellers
HP Asia Pacific Channel
Support Centre for DPSP
Partners
HP/MCD Web Sitehttp://www.mcd.hp.comHP’s internal web site for division
America OnlineKeyword: HPCall (800) 827-6364 for membership
CompuServeGO HPCall (800) 524-3388 for membership
HP Support Assist CD-ROM(800) 457-1762US and Canada.
Microsoft Windows manualInformation about Windows operating
Microsoft Webhttp://www.microsoft.comInformation and updates for Windows
http://www.hp.com.auRestricted to DPSP Partners only.
(801) 431-1587Outside US and Canada.
No usage restriction.
only.
information.
within the US.
within the US.
system.
operating systems.
HP OmniBook XE3vii
The OmniBook XE3 series is HP’s value 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 at a wide range of prices. It also
incorporates several new technologies and an enhanced industrial design for greater ease-of-use,
quality, and reliability.
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, GC.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 codeProduct nameDetails
GCOmniBook XE3
Pavilion Notebook
N5130/50/70/90/95
Initial platform technology.
1-2Product InformationHP OmniBook XE3
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 button.
3. Status lights (left to right: power status, battery
status, caps lock, num lock, scroll lock, floppy
drive access, hard drive access, CD-ROM or DVD
access. See page 1-7).
4. Pad Lock touch pad on/off button.
5. Touch pad (pointing device).
6. Scroll up/down toggle.
7. Click buttons.
8. CD-ROM or DVD drive.
9. Built-in microphone.
10. CD-ROM or DVD eject button.
11. Standby button (blue). Suspends and resumes
operation.
12. Modem port (on certain models).
13. LAN port (on certain models).
HP OmniBook XE3Product Information1-3
Figure 1-2. Front View
14. Headphone jack.
15. Status panel mode select button.
16. Status panel.
Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View
19. AC adapter jack.
20. PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard).
21. Serial port.
22. Parallel port.
23. VGA port (external monitor).
24. Infrared port.
25. TV output port.
17. Multimedia buttons.
18. Latch (to open display).
26. Two 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.
1-4Product InformationHP OmniBook XE3
Figure 1-4. Bottom View
33. Battery.
34. Battery latch.
35. SDRAM cover.
36. Port replicator (docking) connector.
37. Mini-PCI card cover.
HP OmniBook XE3Product Information1-5
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 button 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 1-1. Activating Power Modes
Power modeTo enter this modeTo turn on again
Display-off mode
(Power status LED stays green.)
Saves minimal power.
Turns off display and hard disk.
Restarts quickly.
Maintains network connections.
Standby mode
(Power status LED turns amber.)
Saves significant power.
Turns off display, hard drive, and other
components.
Maintains current session in SDRAM.
Restarts quickly.
Restores network connections.
Hibernate mode
(Power status LED turns off.)
Saves maximum power.
Saves current session to disk, then shuts down.
Restores network connections.
Shut down (off)
(Power status LED turns off.)
Saves maximum power.
Turns off without saving current session.
At startup, resets everything, starts a new session,
and restores network connections with mini-PCI
card, and with some PCMCIA cards.
Allow timeout.Press any key or
move a pointing
device to restore
the display (“Instant
On”).
Press the blue standby button
–or–
click Start, Shutdown, Standby
–or–
allow timeout (Windows 98 only).
Click Start, Shut Down, Shut down
(recommended)
–or–
slide the power button.
Press the blue
standby button to
display your current
session (“InstantOn”).
Press the blue
standby button to
restart and restore
your previous
session.
Press the blue
standby button to
restart with a new
session.
1-6Product InformationHP OmniBook XE3
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-ROM or DVD drive activity.
HP OmniBook XE3Product Information1-7
IndicatorMeaning
LED next to
power button
A
1
Power status
Green: notebook is on.
Amber: notebook is in Standby mode.
No light: 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.
Caps Lock
Caps Lock is active.
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: notebook is accessing the floppy disk drive.
Hard disk drive activity
Green: notebook is accessing the hard disk drive.
CD-ROM or DVD drive activity
Green: notebook is accessing the CD-ROM or DVD drive.
Table 1-1. Status Lights
In addition, the status panel on the front of the notebook provides CD playback status and other
system information. For details, see the section “Status panel” in the notebook’s Reference Guide.
1-8Product InformationHP OmniBook XE3
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.
External keyboards support only Fn+F5, Fn+F7, and Fn+F12. To use these, press and hold left
CTRL+left ALT, press the appropriate second key, then release both keys.
Table 1-1. Fn Hot Keys
Hot KeyEffect
Fn+F1Decreases the display brightness.
Fn+F2Increases the display brightness.
Fn+F5Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous display on
both.
Fn+F7Mutes the notebook’s speakers.
Fn+F8Toggles 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+F12Enters Hibernate mode (Windows 2000 only).
Fn+NumLockToggles Scroll Lock on and off (except on external keyboards).
Fn+Up arrowIncreases sound volume (except on external keyboards).
Fn+Down arrowDecreases sound volume (except on external keyboards).
HP OmniBook XE3Product Information1-9
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