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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.
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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
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    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
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    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 iv Reference Guide
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    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
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    blue when the notebook is connected correctly. Mutes the sound from the notebook. Controls the volume of sound from the notebook. Detects the notebook remote control infrared signal (not compatible with Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition notebooks). Produce stereo sound. 1-2 Reference Guide
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    compatible audio/video receiver through a digital coaxial cable. 7 Composite video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television. 8 S-Video jack Connects the Expansion Base to a television. 9 Hard drive power connector Connects the power cord for the optional internal hard drive. (continued
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    . These solutions do not prevent the product from being mishandled or stolen. q Hard drive carrier screw Secures the hard drive carrier. w RJ-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
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    Right Side Getting Started Right side (viewed from the front of the Expansion Base) Component 1 Audio-out (headphone) jack 2 Audio-in (microphone) jack 3 USB port Description Connects a headphone. Connects a microphone. Connects USB devices; USB 2.0 compatible. Reference Guide 1-5
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    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. 1-6 Reference
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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. Reference Guide 1-7
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    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 Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: ■ Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is easily
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    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 Reference Guide 1-9
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    Step 3: Connecting the Notebook 1. Open the notebook. 2. Slide the notebook into the Expansion Base with the keyboard facing you. 1-10 ✎ The notebook is held in place by a buffer pad, which prevents the notebook from shifting out of its proper position in the Expansion Base. Reference Guide
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    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
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    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. 1-12 Reference Guide
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    Getting Started 6. If the notebook is not already turned on, press the power button on the notebook to turn it on. ✎ The power button location on the notebook may vary by notebook series and model. Reference Guide 1-13
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    Getting Started If the notebook connection was made properly, the connection indicator light will light up solid blue. ✎ After the notebook is connected to the Expansion Base, the internal notebook speakers are disabled and the Expansion Base speakers are activated. 1-14 Reference Guide
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    Base Expansion Base Guidelines ■ Operating systems-For optimal performance, use the Expansion Base with HP or Compaq notebooks running Microsoft® Windows® XP or later. ■ Power-For optimal performance, use the Expansion Base while connected to electrical power. This allows the notebook battery
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    . 2 Wireless keyboard Connects to the Expansion Base without a cable. 3 Wireless mouse Connects to the Expansion Base without a cable. 4 Batteries To be inserted into the wireless keyboard and mouse. ✎ The wireless accessories may be included with the Expansion Base. 2-2 Reference Guide
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    lock light 3 Connect button 4 Keyboard battery light 5 Mouse battery light Description On: Keyboard caps lock has been enabled. On: Keyboard num lock has been enabled. Connects wireless devices. On: Keyboard battery has low or no power. On: Mouse battery has low or no power. Reference Guide 2-3
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    Using the Expansion Base Connecting the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse 1. Turn the wireless keyboard upside down to locate the battery cover 1. 2. Release the battery cover latch 2 and remove the battery cover 3. 2-4 Reference Guide
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    Using the Expansion Base 3. Insert a battery into the battery slot and push it into the back of the slot 1. 4. Insert the second battery 2. 5. Replace the battery cover on the keyboard 3. Reference Guide 2-5
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    Using the Expansion Base 6. Remove the battery cover from the mouse. 7. Insert the batteries into the mouse 1. 8. Replace the battery cover 2. 2-6 Reference Guide
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    Using the Expansion Base 9. Connect the wireless receiver to a USB port on the Expansion Base. Reference Guide 2-7
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    Using the Expansion Base 10. Press the connect button on the receiver 1. 11. While the button on the receiver is flashing, press the connect button on the bottom of the keyboard 2. 12. Turn the keyboard right-side up. 13. Wait 20 seconds. 2-8 Reference Guide
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    the wireless mouse also, press the connect button on the receiver again 1. 15. While the button on the receiver is flashing, press the connect button on the bottom of the mouse 2. Your wireless keyboard and mouse will now operate while a notebook is connected to the Expansion Base. Reference Guide
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    Using the Expansion Base Identifying the Wireless Keyboard Quick Launch Buttons Component 1 Media 2 Play/Pause 3 Mute 4 player while in use. Mutes the volume on the Expansion Base. Controls the volume of the Expansion Base. Opens your Favorites folder. Opens your email program. Opens your
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    wireless mouse, select Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse. Connecting to a Modem You can connect your notebook through the Expansion Base the Expansion Base 1. Connect Base 3. Connect the other end of the cable into the RJ-11 wall jack 4. ✎ A country-specific modem adapter
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    already done so, connect the Expansion Base to your notebook following the instructions in Chapter 1, "Getting Started." Base. ✎ It is not necessary to connect a modem cable between the notebook and Expansion Base if you are connecting the Expansion Base directly to a network. 2-12 Reference Guide
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    an external display. The Expansion Base provides 2 video-out ports on documentation to determine if S-Video connection is supported. Composite Video Connection To connect through composite Base 1. 2. Connect the other end of the cable into the composite video jack on your television 2. The location
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    Base 3. Verify that your television is displaying the correct video source. Refer to your television documentation for instructions modes. 5. Refer to the instructions provided with your notebook to configure S-Video jack on the back of the Expansion Base 1. 2. Connect the other end of the cable
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    the orange S/PDIF digital audio jack on the back of the Expansion Base 1. 2. Connect the other end of the cable into the digital audio jack on your television or stereo equipment 2. Refer to your television or stereo equipment documentation for the connector name and location. Reference Guide 2-15
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    Processor. 4. Select Apply > OK. ✎ You must reenable analog audio anytime you wish to play a DVD without an S/PDIF connection. Installing an Optional Hard Drive You can install an optional hard drive into the Expansion Base for extra storage capacity. ✎ The Expansion Base supports IDE hard drives
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    Base Identify the following components that may be required when you install an optional internal hard drive. Component 1 Hard drive Description Provides optional internal storage. 2 Hard drive power cord Connects to an AC wall outlet. 3 Hard drive power adapter Connects to the hard drive
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    your configuration, remove either the hard drive carrier or the hard drive cover. ❏ To remove the hard drive carrier, remove the screw located on the rear of the Expansion Base 1, and then remove the hard drive carrier 2. ❏ To remove the hard drive cover, remove the screw located on the rear of the
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    Using the Expansion Base 2. Turn the hard drive carrier over. Reference Guide 2-19
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    Using the Expansion Base 3. Connect the hard drive power cable 1 and the hard drive data cable 2 to the hard drive. 4. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive carrier 3 and secure the assembly with 2 screws on each side 4. ✎ Two extra screws are provided. ✎ Be sure the optional hard drive is set
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    Using the Expansion Base 5. Turn hard drive carrier back over. Reference Guide 2-21
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    Remove the hard drive power connector cover 3. 8. Connect the hard drive power adapter to the Expansion Base 4. 9. Connect the power cord to the hard drive power adapter 5, and then connect the power cord to the wall outlet 6. ✎ For more information on the hard drive, refer to the instructions that
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    in the Expansion Base, loop the security cable (purchased separately) around a secure object. 2. Insert the key into the security cable lock 1. 3. Insert the security cable lock into the Kensington security slot on the Expansion Base 2. 4. Turn the key to secure the cable. Reference Guide 2-23
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    to turn the notebook off before removing it from the Expansion Base if your operating system is Windows XP or later. 1. Press the buttons on the sides of the expansion cable connector 1 to disconnect the cable from the notebook 2. ✎ The location of the expansion port on the notebook may vary by
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    Removing the Notebook 2. Disconnect the modem cable from the RJ-11 (telephone) jack on the notebook, if connected. You may leave the other end of the cable connected to the Expansion Base for future use. 3. Slide the notebook up and out of the Expansion Base. 3-2 Reference Guide
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    work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web site at http://www.hp.com/ergo. Using the World Wide Web Support services are available on the Internet through Customer Care. You can either browse the postings as
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    Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call Customer Care. When you call technical support, have the following information available: ■ The notebook and Expansion Base model types ■ Serial numbers
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    scroll speakers are muted or wheel. the volume is set too low. The notebook shuts down unexpectedly. The Expansion Base is not connected to AC power, draining the notebook battery pack. Connect the AC adapter from the Expansion Base to an AC power outlet. (continued) Reference Guide A-3
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    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The wireless keyboard or mouse does not work. The receiver is not connected to an available USB port. Connect the receiver to a USB port. The receiver and keyboard or mouse have not been synchronized. Synchronize the devices by pressing the
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    AC adapter 1-9 AC power cord 1-9, 2-22 AC power, connecting 1-8 additional information A-1 adjusting height of Expansion Base 1-7 audio connecting 2-15 troubleshooting A-4 audio receiver 2-15 audio-in (microphone) jack 1-5 audio-out (headphone) jack 1-5 B batteries identifying 2-2 wireless keyboard
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    1-4 removing 2-18 hard drive power adapter 2-17 hard drive power connector 1-3 hard drive power cord 2-17 hard drive, installing 2-16 headphone jack 1-5 height, adjusting 1-7 HP Web site A-1 I infrared lens 1-2 installing hard drive 2-16 InterVideo DVD 2-16 J jacks audio, Sony/Philips Digital
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    Expansion Base 1-12, 2-12 notebook connecting expansion cable 1-12 opening 1-10 removing from Expansion Base 3-1 shuts down, troubleshooting A-3 turning on 1-13 num lock light 2-3 O opening notebook 1-10 operating systems 2-1 P ports USB 1-3, 1-5 power connecting 1-8 guidelines 2-1 Reference Guide
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    T technical support A-2 television composite video jack 1-3 connecting 2-13 connecting audio 2-15 S-Video jack 1-3 troubleshooting A-1 turning on the notebook 1-13 U USB ports 1-3, 1-5 V video, connecting 2-13 volume button 2-10 volume problems A-3 volume scroll wheel 1-2 Index-4 Reference Guide
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    Index W Web sites HP A-1 HP Customer Care Center A-1 safety information A-1 wireless accessories 2-2 wireless keyboard does not work A-4 identifying 2-2 QuickLaunch buttons 2-10 using 2-4 wireless mouse does not work A-4 identifying 2-2 settings 2-11 using 2-4 wireless receiver connect button 2-3
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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.