HP nx9100 - Notebook PC User 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.
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© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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
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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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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
1Connection indicator
light
Illuminates solid blue when the notebook is
connected correctly.
2Mute button Mutes the sound from the notebook.
3Volume scroll wheel Controls the volume of sound from the
notebook.
4Infrared lens Detects the notebook remote control infrared
signal (not compatible with Microsoft®
Windows® Media Center Edition notebooks).
5Stereo speakers (2) Produce stereo sound.
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Rear
Component Description
1Expansion cable Connects the Expansion Base to a notebook.
2Power connectors (3) Connect the Expansion Base to notebook
AC adapter.
3USB ports (2) Connect USB devices; USB 2.0 compatible.
4RJ-11 (telephone) jack Connects the Expansion Base to an RJ-11
wall jack. (See also w).
5RJ-45 (network) jack Connects an Ethernet cable from the
Expansion Base to an RJ-45 wall jack.
6S/PDIF (Sony/Philips
Digital Interface)
digital audio jack
Connects to a compatible audio/video receiver
through a digital coaxial cable.
7Composite video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.
8S-Video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television.
9Hard drive power
connector
Connects the power cord for the optional
internal hard drive.
(continued)
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Getting Started
-Kensington security
slots (2)
Connect optional security cables.
✎The purpose of security solutions
is to act as a deterrent. These
solutions do not prevent the product
from being mishandled or stolen.
qHard drive carrier
screw
Secures the hard drive carrier.
wRJ-11 (telephone) jack Connects a modem cable from the
Expansion Base to a notebook. (See also 4).
✎For more information on these components, refer to Chapter 2,
“Using the Expansion Base.”
Component Description
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Getting Started
Reference Guide 1–5
Right Side
Right side (viewed from the front of the Expansion Base)
Component Description
1Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects a headphone.
2Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects a microphone.
3USB port Connects USB devices; USB 2.0
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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