HP KG461AA HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide
HP KG461AA - Xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station Manual
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- HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 1
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© Copyright 2008 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 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 3
to the docking station 26 Installing an optional hard drive ...27 Installing an HP Personal Media Drive 27 Installing an HP Pocket Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Adapter 29 Connecting an optional security cable 31 3 Undocking the computer 4 Troubleshooting Solving common problems ...34 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 4
Getting more information ...36 Contacting technical support ...37 Index ...38 iv Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ ENWW - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 5
1 Getting started NOTE: The docking station may have features that are not supported by your computer. For information on supported signals that are transmitted through your computer expansion port, refer to your computer user guides. ENWW 1 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www. - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 6
computer. After the computer is docked, the power button on the docking station acts just like the computer power button, utilizing the computer power management settings. On: The docking station is connected to AC power. Mutes and restores docking station sound. Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 7
Bottom components Component (1) Vent (2) Subwoofer Description Enables airflow to cool internal components. Produces docking station low-audio frequency sound. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Identifying components 3 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 8
Digital Interface) Connects an optional compatible audio/video digital audio jack receiver through a digital coaxial cable (purchased separately). (9) Hard drive power connector Connects an optional HP Personal Media Drive to additional external AC power, if desired. 4 Chapter 1 Getting - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 9
. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the docking station from being mishandled or stolen. Secures the hard drive carrier for the optional internal hard drive. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse. - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 10
USB type B) PC port connects an optional secondary computer to the docking station. NOTE: Do not use the PC port as a printer connection. Connects an optional MP3 optional external powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, headset, or television audio. NOTE: The docking station speakers are - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 11
Left panel components Component Hard drive bay Description Holds an optional internal HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Identifying components 7 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 12
Setting up the docking station Step 1: Adjusting the docking station The docking station must be upright before a computer can be docked. To adjust the docking station to an upright position: 1. Lower the lever (1) located on the left side of the docking station upper panel to the down position. 2. - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 13
3. Lift the lever (3) to the up position to lock the upper panel position. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Setting up the docking station 9 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 14
to receive an electric shock from a system that is not properly grounded. NOTE: Both a Smart AC power connector and a standard AC power connector are provided. Choose the connector that corresponds to the computer AC power adaptor being used. Connect the docking station to an AC power source using - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 15
Step 3: Docking the computer 1. Open the computer. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Setting up the docking station 11 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 16
2. Slide the computer into the docking station with the keyboard facing you. NOTE: The computer is held in place by a buffer pad, which prevents the computer from shifting out of position in the docking station. 12 Chapter 1 Getting started Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www. - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 17
3. Move the expansion cable to either side of the docking station, depending on where the expansion port on your computer is located. NOTE: The location of the expansion cable connector (1). ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Setting up the docking station 13 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 18
. NOTE: The expansion port may also be called "expansion port 3" in the computer documentation. If the computer is already on, the good dock connection light on the expansion cable turns on. 14 Chapter 1 Getting started Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ ENWW - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 19
the computer is off, press the power button on the docked computer. NOTE: The power button location on the docked computer varies by computer series and model. The power status light on the front of the docking station turns on. NOTE: After the computer is docked, the internal computer speakers are - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 20
2 Using the docking station Docking station guidelines ● Operating systems-For optimal performance, use the docking station with HP or Compaq computers running Microsoft® Windows® XP or later. ● Power-To use docking station features, AC power must be connected to the docking station. You do not have - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 21
Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume on the docking station: Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign (1) on the - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 22
CAUTION: To prevent performance issues, only one network jack (either the network jack on the docked computer or the network jack on the docking station) should be used at any one time. 1. If you haven't already done so, dock the computer. 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 23
connect an external VGA display device: 1. Connect the device cable to the external monitor port on the rear panel of the docking station. 2. Press fn+f4 on the docked computer one or more times to switch the screen image to the external display device. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 24
equipment . Refer to your television or stereo equipment user guide for the jack names, colors and locations. NOTE: The docking station speakers are muted when a device is connected to the headphone jack. NOTE: Volume is controlled using controls located on the analog audio device. 20 Chapter - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 25
equipment (2). Refer to your television or stereo equipment user guide for the jack name and location. NOTE: The docking station speakers are muted when a device is connected to the digital audio jack. NOTE: Volume is controlled using controls located on the digital audio device. ENWW Antenna - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 26
the audio-out (headphone) jack (2) on your auxiliary device. NOTE: When an auxiliary audio device is connected, control docking station speakers with the audio device volume controls. 22 Chapter 2 Using the docking station Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ ENWW - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 27
mouse and keyboard to the docking station, use this procedure to establish a wireless mouse and keyboard connection (select models only). 1. Locate an open USB port (1) on the docking station and insert the wireless receiver (2). To establish a wireless mouse connection: ENWW Antenna House - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 28
Press the reset button on the bottom of the wireless mouse until the blue light on the mouse starts flashing, indicating a wireless connection. To establish a wireless keyboard connection: 24 Chapter 2 Using the docking station Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 29
4. Remove the insulation tape on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 5. Press the connect button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard until the blue light on the keyboard starts flashing, indicating a wireless connection. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 30
a secondary computer is connected to the docking station through the PC port, the docked computer will not be able to access the optional docking station hard drive, or any USB devices connected to the docking station. 26 Chapter 2 Using the docking station Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 31
Installing an optional hard drive Installing an HP Personal Media Drive You can insert an HP Personal Media Drive into the docking station for extra storage capacity. 1. Remove the hard drive carrier screw (1) on the rear panel of the docking station and remove the hard drive cover (2) from the hard - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 32
: Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by region and country. NOTE: For more information on the hard drive, refer to the instructions that were included with the drive. To remove the Personal Media Drive, reverse the installation procedures. 28 Chapter 2 Using the docking station Antenna - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 33
(1) on the rear panel of the docking station and remove the hard drive cover (2) from the hard drive bay. CAUTION: To reduce the possibility of damaging the hard drive cover, grasp the hard drive cover from the bottom to remove it. 2. Insert the HP Pocket Media Drive Adapter (1) into the hard drive - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 34
drive. NOTE: For more information on the HP Pocket Media Drive, refer to the instructions that were included with the kit. To remove the drive, press the eject button (3) located on the front of the adapter. 30 Chapter 2 Using the docking station Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 35
Connecting an optional security cable NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the docking station from being mishandled or stolen. To install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 36
3 Undocking the computer 1. Press and hold the buttons (1) on the sides of the expansion cable connector, and then disconnect the cable from the computer (2). NOTE: The location of the expansion port on the computer varies by computer series and model. 32 Chapter 3 Undocking the computer Antenna - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 37
2. Slide the computer up and out of the docking station. ENWW 33 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 38
or jacks on the docking The docking station is not station are not working. connected to AC power. Connect the AC adapter to the docking station and to an AC outlet. The computer is not docked correctly. Redock the computer. The optional wireless keyboard or The wireless receiver is not mouse - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 39
Audio problems Problem Possible cause Solution The docking station speakers have little or no volume. The docking station speakers are Adjust the volume using the muted or the volume is set too volume scroll zone. low. The docking station is not connected to AC power. Connect the AC adapter - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 40
the AC adapter to the docking station and to an AC outlet. Redock the computer. Getting more information ● For comprehensive information about your computer, as well as governmental agency and safety information about the use of your computer, access Help and Support by clicking Start, and then - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 41
with a support specialist. For the fastest possible resolution of your problem, have the following information available when you call or e-mail: ● The computer and docking station model types ● Serial numbers for the computer and docking station ● Dates the computers and docking station were - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 42
Index A adjusting docking station 8 analog audio 20 audio connections analog 20 audio 22 digital 21 troubleshooting 35 audio-in (microphone) jack 6 audio-out (headphone) jack 6, 20 auxiliary audio 22 auxiliary audio jack 6, 22 B buttons mute 2 power 2, 15 C cable, expansion connecting 13 - HP KG461AA | HP xb4 Notebook Media Docking Station - User Guide - Page 43
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