HP (Hewlett-Packard) XB4000 manual

HP xb4000 Media Notebook Docking Station User Guide Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/[...]

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Table of contents 1 Getting started Identi fying com ponents ........ .............. ............. .............. .............. ............. ............ ............. ... ..... ........... 2 Front pa nel compon ents ... ........... .......... ............ .......... ........... ........... .......... ............ .......... .. 2 Bottom component[...]

Getting more information .................. ..... .... ... ..... .. ... ............ ............ ............ ............. ............ . .............. 36 Contacting technical support ....... .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .. ... ......... ... 37 Index ............... ............[...]

1 Getting started NOTE: The docking station may have f eatures that a re not supp or ted by your comput er. F or information on supported signals that are transmit ted through your comp ut er expansion po rt , refer to your computer u ser guides. ENWW 1 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/[...]

Identifying components Front panel components Compone nt Description (1) Power button Provides hibernation and restor es full power to a docked computer. After the computer is docked, the power bu tton on the docking station acts just like the computer power button, utilizing the computer power management settings. (2) Power status light On: The do[...]

Bottom components Componen t Description (1) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. (2) Subwoofer Produces docking station low -audio frequency sound. ENWW Identifying components 3 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/[...]

Rear panel components Compone nt Description (1) Power connector 1 light On: The docking station is on. (2) Power connector 1 Connects the docking station to a Smart AC adapter. (3) Power connector 2 light On: The docking station is on. (4) Power connector 2 Connects the docking station to a standard AC adapter. (5) USB ports (4) Connect optional U[...]

Componen t Description (10) Expansion cable Docks a computer. (11) Good dock connection light On: The computer is correctly d ocked. (12) Security cable slot Attaches an optional securi ty cable to the docking station. NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the docking station from being mishandled or sto[...]

Right panel components Compone nt Description (1) PC port The (USB type B) PC port con nects an optional secondary computer to the docking statio n. NOTE: Do not use the PC port as a printer connection. (2) Auxiliary audio jack Connects an optional MP3 player or other audio device to docking station speakers. NOTE: When an auxiliary audio device is[...]

Left panel components Componen t Description Hard drive bay Holds an optional internal HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. ENWW Identifying components 7 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/[...]

Setting up the docking station Step 1: Adjusting the docking station The docking station mu st be upri ght before a comput er can be docke d. To adjust the docking station to an upright po sition: 1. Lower the leve r (1) located on the left side of the docking station uppe r panel to the down posi tion. 2. Grasp the upper pane l (2) with both hands[...]

3. Lift the lever (3) to the up position to l ock the upper panel p osition. ENWW Setting up the docking sta tion 9 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/[...]

Step 2: Connecting to AC power WARNING! To reduce t he ri sk of electric shock or dama ge to yo ur equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessib le at all times. Disconnect power from the prod uct by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the pow er cord, plug the cord i [...]

Step 3: Docking the computer 1. Open the computer. ENWW Setting up the docking sta tion 11 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/[...]

2. Slide the computer int o th e docking sta tio n wit h the keyboard facing yo u . NOTE: The computer is held in place by a buffe r pad, which prevents the computer from shifting out of positio n in the docking station. 12 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/[...]

3. Move the expansion cable to either side of the docking station, depend ing on where the expansion port on your compu ter is located. NOTE: The loca tion of the expansion p ort on your co mputer varies by computer series and model. NOTE: It is im portant to po sition th e cable c orrectly, s o that the cable can mo ve freely. 4. Press and hold th[...]

5. Connect the e xpan si on ca ble to the expa nsio n po rt on the compu ter (2) , matching th e icon o n th e computer expansion port wi th the ic on on the end of the expansion cable. CAUTION : To prevent dam age to the expansion p ort , be sure that you correctly align the expansion cable with the expan sion port on the computer. NOTE: The expan[...]

6. If the computer is off, press t he power button on the docked computer. NOTE: The power button location on the do cked computer varies by computer series and model. The power sta tus light on the fron t of the docking statio n turns on. NOTE: After the computer is docked, th e internal comp uter speakers are disabled and the docking station spea[...]

2 Using the docking station Docking station guidelines ● Operating sy stems —For optimal performa nce, use the dockin g station with HP or Compaq computers running Microsoft® Window s® XP or la ter. ● Power —To use docking station features, AC powe r must be connected to the docking station. Yo u do not have to conn ec t power to the comp[...]

Adjusting the volume To adjust the volu me on the docking statio n: Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also ta p the minus sign (1) on the scroll zone to d ec rease volume, or tap t he plu s sign (2) on the scroll zone to increase volume. ENWW Adjusting the volume 17 Antenna House XSL Forma[...]

Connecting to a network You can connect your docked compute r through the docking station to a network using an Ethernet cable (purchased separately). CAUTION: To preve n t pe rf ormance issues, on ly on e n etwork jack (eithe r th e n e two rk jack on the docked computer or the netwo rk jack on the docking statio n) should be used at any o ne time[...]

Connecting video The external monitor po rt connects an external VGA display device, such as an exte rnal monitor or a projector, to the docking station . NOTE: The external monitor po rt on the computer is disabled when the computer is docked. To connect an e xte rn al VG A d is play d evice : 1. Connect the device ca ble to the external monitor p[...]

Connecting analog audio To connect anal og audio: 1. Connect the sin gle-connector end of an audio Y-ca ble (purchased se parately) to the headphon e jack (1) on the right panel of the docking station. 2. Connect the red and white connectors (2) on the other end of the cable in to the red and white audio- in jacks on your television or stereo equip[...]

Connecting S/PDIF digital audio The docking station p rovides an S/PDIF di gital audio jack for an option al digital audio connection . A coaxial digital a udio cable (purchase d separately) and an audio re ceiver (television or stereo) with a coaxial digita l audio port is requ ired to fully enable this feature . To connect di gital audio: 1. Conn[...]

Connecting auxiliary audio The docking station provides an au xiliary audio jack for an optional auxiliary audio devi ce connection. This connection allows the device to play through the to docki ng station speakers. To connect auxiliary aud io: 1. Connect one e nd of the audio-inline cable to the auxili ary audio jack (1) on the right panel of the[...]

Connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard If you are connecting a wireless mouse and ke yboard to the do cking station, use this procedure to establish a wireless mouse an d keyboard connection (select models only). 1. Locate an op en USB port (1) on the docking station and insert the wi reless receiver (2) . To establish a wireless mouse conn ectio[...]

2. Remove the i nsulation tape on the bottom of the mouse. 3. Press the reset button o n the bottom of the wireless mouse until the blue light on the mouse starts flashing, indicating a wireless connection. To establish a wireless keyb oard connection: 24 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.[...]

4. Remove the insulatio n tape on the botto m of the wireless keyboard. 5. Press the connect button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard until the blue ligh t on the keyboard starts flashing, indica ting a wireless connection . ENWW Connecting a wi rele ss mo us e and keyboar d 25 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.c[...]

Connecting a secondary comput er to the docking station A secondary compu ter connected to th e docking station th rough the PC port has access to the optional docking station internal h ard drive, and to an y USB devices conn ected to the docking station. NOTE: Certain devices such as printe rs or external webcams may req uire dev ice drivers or s[...]

Installing an optional hard drive Installing an HP Pe rsonal Media Drive You can insert an HP Personal Media Drive in to the docking station for extra storage capacity. 1. Remove the ha rd dr ive carrier sc rew (1) on the rear panel o f the docking stat ion and remove the hard drive cover (2) from the h ar d drive b ay . CAUTION: T o reduce the pos[...]

3. Replace the hard drive carrier screw (3) . 4. Connect the hard drive to addit ional AC power, if desired: a. Connect the hard drive AC a dapter to the hard drive powe r connector (1) on the docking station. b. Connect the po wer cord to the AC ad apter (2) . c. Connect the power cord to the AC outlet (3) . NOTE: Power cords and AC outlets vary i[...]

Installing an HP Pocket Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Adapter 1. Remove the ha rd dr ive carrier sc rew (1) on the rear panel o f the docking stat ion and remove the hard drive cover (2) from the h ar d drive b ay . CAUTION: T o reduce the possibility of dam aging the hard drive cover, grasp the hard drive cover from the bottom to remove it[...]

3. Replace the hard drive carrier screw (2) . 4. Insert the Pocket Med ia Drive (1) in to the adapter until th e drive is fully seated. NOTE: If the hard dr iv e light (2) does not turn on, reseat the hard d rive. NOTE: For more information on the HP Pocket Media Drive, refer to the instructions that were inclu ded with the kit. To remove the driv [...]

Connecting an optional security cable NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a dete rrent, but it may not prevent the docking station from being mishan dled or stolen. To install a security cable: 1. Loop the security cable around a secured object. 2. Insert th e key (1) into the cable lock (2) . 3. Insert the cable lock into the security c[...]

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 expansio n port on the com puter varies by computer series and mod el. 32 Chapter 3 Undocking the computer ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.[...]

2. Slide the compute r up and out of the do cking station. ENWW 33 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/[...]

4 Troubleshooting Solving common problems The following tab les list possible probl ems and the recommended sol utions. General use and connection problems Problem Possible cause Solution The connection indicator light is not on. The computer is not powered on. Turn on the computer. The docking station is not connected to AC power. Connect the AC a[...]

Audio problems Problem Possible cause Solution The docking station speakers have littl e or no volum e . The docking station speakers are muted or the volume is se t too low. Adjust the volume using the volume scroll zone. The docking station is not connected to AC power. Connect the AC ad apter from the docking station to an AC outlet. Headphones [...]

Video problems Problem Possible cause Solution A connected home entertainment system does not have video. T he video cable is not connected correctly. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable. The screen image is displaying on the comput er. Press fn+f4 on the computer to switch the image from the computer to the external display. The docking stati[...]

Contacting technical support If you cannot solve a probl em using th e troubleshooti ng tips in this ch a pter, contact technical support. Click Start , click Help and Support , an d then click Contact Support to start a chat session with a support specialist. For the fastest p ossible resolution of your problem , have the following information ava[...]

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 disconnecting 32 identifying 5 computer, docking 12 computer[...]

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