HP XB4000 User Manual
HP xb4000 Media Notebook Docking Station User Guide Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. re gistered trademarks of Microsoft Corpor ation. The information contained her ein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statemen ts accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional wa rranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial err ors or omissions contained herein First Edition: April 2008 Document Part Number: 463778â001 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Table of contents 1 Getting started Identi fying com ponents ........ .............. ............. .............. .............. ............. ............ ............. ... ..... ........... 2 Front pa nel compon ents ... ........... .......... ............ .......... ........... ........... .......... ............ .......... .. 2 Bottom components ........... ... .... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ... .... ... ..... .. .... 3 Rear panel components ................. ... ............. .... ... .. ............... ............... ............. ............ .... . . 4 Right p anel comp onents . ........... .......... ............ .......... ........... ........... .......... ............ .......... .... 6 Left pa nel compon ents . .................. .................. ............... .................. .................. ................ 7 Setting up the docking s tation ... ............ ........... ............ ............ ........... ............ ............ ........... .... .......... 8 Step 1: Adjusting the docking station ........ .............. ... .............. ............... ............. ............... . 8 Step 2: Connect ing to A C power .................. ...................... ......................... ...................... 10 Step 3 : Dockin g the c omputer .................... ...................... .................... ...................... ....... 11 2 Using the do cking station Docking station guidelines .................... ... ....... ....... ..... ... ....... ..... ... ....... ...... ... ...... ...... .... ..... ... ....... ... .... 16 Adjusting the volume .............. .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... .. .... ..... . ..... .... .. .... .... .... ... .... .... .. .... .... ... ..... ........... 17 Connecting to a network .............. .... ............... ............... ............... ............... ................. ........ ............. . 18 Connecting video .................... ....... ... ....... ..... .... ...... ..... ....... ... ...... ...... ....... ... ..... ....... ... ..... . .................. 19 Connecting analog audio ............... ............... .... ............... ................ .... ............... ............... ... . ............. 20 Connect ing S/PD IF digita l audio ...... ................ ................ ................ ................ ............... .......... ......... 21 Connecting auxiliary audio .. ............. ............................ ............... ............................ .............. ........... .. 22 Connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard ...................... ....... ...... .. ....... ...... .. ....... ...... .... ..... ....... ... .. 23 Connecting a secondary co mputer to the docking station ......... ... ............... ... ................ ............... ..... 26 Installing an optional hard drive ..................... ... ... ............... ... ................. .. ................ .... ...................... 27 Instal ling an HP Personal Med ia Drive ............... ...................... .................. .................. ..... 27 Installing an HP Pocket Media Drive and HP Pocke t Media Drive Adapter ................. .. .. .. 29 Connecting an optional security cable .............. ... ... .. ................ ................ ... ............... ... .............. ..... .. 31 3 Undockin g the computer 4 Troubleshooting Solving common problems ............. .. .. .......... ... ......... ... . ........... .. . ........... . .. ........... . ........... . ........ .......... 34 Gener al use and co nnection p roblems ........ .............. .............. ............ ............. .............. ... 34 Audio problems .............. .. ..... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... ... .... ..... . ..... ...... . ..... ..... .. ..... .... ... ..... .... ... .. .. 35 Video problems .............. .. ..... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... ... .... ..... . ..... ...... . ..... ..... .. ..... .... ... ..... .... ... .. .. 36 ENWW iii Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Getting more information .................. ..... .... ... ..... .. ... ............ ............ ............ ............. ............ . .............. 36 Contacting technical support ....... .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .. ... ......... ... 37 Index ............... ................ ................ ................ ................. ............... ................. ......... ................... ... ................. ... 38 iv ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
1 Getting started NOTE: The docking station ma y have f eatures th at are not su ppor ted by your computer. 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 docking station is connected to AC power. (3) Volume mute button Mutes and restores docking station sound. (4) Volume scroll zone Adjusts spe ake r vol u me. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the p lus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume. (5) Speakers (2) Produce stereo docking station sound. 2 Chapter 1 G etting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 USB devices. Power is always on to all USB ports when the docking station is connected to AC pow er. NOTE: There are 2 additional USB ports on the right panel of the docking station. (6) RJ-45 (network ) jack Connects an Ethernet network cable. (7) External monitor port Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector. (8) S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) digital audio jack Connects an optional compatib le audio/video receiver through a digita l coaxial cable (pur chased separately). (9) Hard drive power co nnector Connects an optional HP Personal Media Drive to additional external AC power, if desired. 4 Chapter 1 G etting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 secur ity cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the docking station from being mishandled or stolen. (13) Hard drive carrier screw Secures the hard drive carrier for the optional internal hard drive. ENWW Identifying components 5 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 connected, control docking station speakers w ith the audio device volume controls. (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when conne cted to optional external powered stereo speakers, head phones, ear buds, headset, or television audio. NOTE: The docking station speakers are muted when a device is connected to the headphone jack. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer hea dset microphone, stereo array microphone, or mona ural microphone. (5) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. Power is always on to all USB ports when the docking station is connected to AC pow er. NOTE: There are 4 additional USB ports on the rear panel of the docking station. 6 Chapter 1 G etting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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, and t ilt the panel toward you. 3. Lift the lever (3) to the up position to lock the upper p anel position. To lower the docking station: 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, and tilt do w n. 8 Chapter 1 G etting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 the risk of el ec tric sh ock or damage to yo ur eq uipment: 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 nto a grounded (e arthed) 3- pin outlet. Do not disable the p ower cord groun ding pin, for exam ple, by atta ching a 2- pin adapter. Th e grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is possible to rece ive an electric shock from a syst em that is not prop erly grou n de d. NOTE: Both a Smart AC power conne ctor and a standard AC power conn ector are provided. Choo se the connector that correspo nds to the compute r AC power adaptor being use d. Connect the docking sta tion to an AC power so urce using the compute r AC adapter and power cord: 1. Identify the correct po wer connector on the docking station. NOTE: Power cords a nd AC outlets vary in a ppearance by region and country. NOTE: The AC adapter is included with the comp uter or purc ha se d s eparately. 2. Connect the comp ut er AC adapter to the co rresponding pow e r con n ect or on the docking st ation (1) . 3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter (2) . 4. Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet (3) . 10 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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: Th e computer is held in place by a buffer pad, which prev ents 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 location of the exp ansion port on your co mputer varies by computer seri es and model. NOTE: It is important to positio n the cabl e correctly , so that the cable c an move free ly. 4. Press and hold th e buttons on the sides of the exp ansion cable connector (1) . ENWW Setting up the docking sta tion 13 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 preven t damage to the exp ansion port , be sure that you corre ctly align the expansion cable with the expan sion port on the computer. NOTE: Th e expansion port may also be calle d âexpansion port 3â in th e computer documentatio n. If the computer is already on, the good dock connection light o n the expansion cable turns on. 14 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
6. If the computer is off, press t he power button on the docked computer. NOTE: The power button location on the docked computer varies by co mputer series and model. The power sta tus light on the fron t of the docking statio n turns on. NOTE: After the comp uter is docked, the internal computer speakers are disabled an d the docking station speakers are activa ted. ENWW Setting up the docking sta tion 15 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
2 Using the docking station Docking station guidelines â Operating sy stems âFor optimal performa nce, use the dockin g station with HP or Compaq computers running Microsoft® Window s® XP or la ter. â Power âTo 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 compu te r wh ile it is do cke d. â Computer do cking and un docking âThe computer can be docked t o o r un do cke d f rom the docking station, regardless o f wh ethe r they are on or o ff. The good dock connection li ght on the expansion cable shows a successful docking conn ection and turns on only when the computer is turned on. The p ower status light on the do ck ing statio n turns on when the docked computer is turned on. â External devices âWhen the computer is dock ed , yo u may attach externa l de vices to the ports on the rear and rig ht panels of the docki ng station or to the ports on the computer. NOTE: Wh en the computer is docked, the external mo nitor port on the computer is disabled. Use the external mon itor port on the docking station instead. 16 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 prevent pe rf ormance issues, on ly on e n et work jack (either the n e twork jack on th e docked computer or the netwo rk jack on the docking statio n) should be used at any o ne time. 1. If you havenât a l re ad y do ne so , dock the comput er . 2. Connect one end of the Etherne t cable to the RJ-45 jack on the docking station (1) and the oth er end to an RJ-4 5 network jack (2) . 18 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 mon itor port on the computer is disabled wh en the compute r 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 port on the rear panel of the docking station. 2. Press fn f4 on the docked co mputer one or more times to switch the screen image to the externa l display device. ENWW Connecting video 1 9 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 equipment . Refer to your tele vision or ster eo equipment u ser gu ide for t he jack names, colors a nd loc ations. NOTE: Th e docking station spea kers are muted when a device is connected to the hea dphone jack. NOTE: Volu me is controlled us ing controls located on the analog audio device . 20 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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. Connect on e e nd of a coaxial digital audio ca ble (purchased sepa rat ely) to the or an ge S/ PDIF digital audio ja ck on the rear panel of the dockin g station (1) . 2. Connect the other end of th e cable to the digital audio jack on your television or stereo e quipment (2) . Refer to your television or stereo equipmen t user guide for the jack name and location . NOTE: The docking station speakers are muted when a device is conn ected to the digi tal audio jack. NOTE: Volume is controlled using controls located on the digital a udio device. ENWW Connecting S/PDIF digital a udio 21 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 docking station. 2. Connect the other end of the ca ble to the audio-out (h eadphone) jack (2) on your auxiliary device. NOTE: When an auxiliary au dio de vi ce is conne cted, control d ocking station spea kers with the a udi o device volume controls. 22 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 ection: ENWW Connecting a wi rele ss mo us e and keyboar d 23 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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.antennahouse.com/
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.com/
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 prin ters or external webca ms may require dev ice drivers or so ftwa re to be loaded onto th e se co nd ar y computer. 1. Connect the USB cable to the PC (U SB type B) port locate d on the right panel of the docki ng station (1) . 2. Connect the o ther end of the ca ble to a USB port (2) on the se condary computer. 3. Turn on the secondary compute r. NOTE: When a secondary computer is connected to the docking station th rough 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 do cking station. 26 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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: To reduce the possibi lity of damaging the hard drive cover, g rasp the ha rd drive cover from the bottom to remove it. 2. Insert th e hard dr ive (1) into the ha rd drive bay unt il the drive is fully seated. NOTE: If the hard drive light (2) do es not turn on, reseat the h ard drive. ENWW Installing an op tional hard drive 27 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 adapter to the hard drive po wer connector (1) on the docking station. b. Connect the po wer cord to the AC ad apter (2) . c. Connect the powe r cord to the AC outlet (3) . NOTE: Power cords and AC outl ets vary in appearance by region and country. NOTE: For more information on the ha rd dr ive, refer to the ins tructions that we re inclu d ed with the drive. To remove the Persona l Me dia Dr ive, reverse the in sta llat ion procedur es. 28 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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: To reduce the possibi lity of damaging the hard drive cover, g rasp the ha rd drive cover from the bottom to remove it. 2. Insert the HP Pocket Medi a Drive Adapte r (1) into the hard drive ba y until the adap ter is fully seated. ENWW Installing an op tional hard drive 29 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 driv e ligh t (2) does not tu rn on, reseat th e hard drive. NOTE: For more information on the HP Pocket Media Drive, refer to the instructions that we re included with the kit. To remove the driv e, press the eject button (3) located on the front of the adapte r. 30 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Connecting an optional security cable NOTE: The security cable is d esigned 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 cable slot on the docking station (3) , and then lock the cabl e lock with the key. NOTE: Installing a security ca ble to the docking station will not prevent a docke d computer from being mishandled or sto len. ENWW Connecting an optional security cable 31 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 com puter varies by computer seri es and model. 32 Chapter 3 Undocking the computer ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 adapter to the docking station and to an AC outlet . The expansion cable on the docking st ation is not fully connected to the expansion port on the computer. Disconnect the expansion cable from the computer, and then reconnect the cable to the expansion port on the compu ter. The computer is in sleep, standby or hibernation. Exit sleep, standby or hibernation. The computer shuts d own unexpectedly. The docking station is not connected to AC power, draining the compu ter batt ery. Connect the AC adapter to the docking station and to an AC outlet . The ports or jacks on the docking station are not working. The docking station is not 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 mouse does not work. The wireless receiver is not connected to a USB port. Connect the wireless receive r to a USB port. The wireless receiver and keyboard or mouse have not been synchronized. Synchronize the devices by pressing the appropriate buttons. The wireless keyboard or mouse has no battery power . Be sure that bat teries are inserted correctly i n the wireless ke yboard or mouse and that the batteries are functional. 34 Chapter 4 Troublesh ooting ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Audio problems Problem Possible cause Solution The docking station speakers have littl e or no volum e . The docking station speake rs 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 adapter from the docking station to an AC outlet. Headphones or other audio device is connected to the headphone jack of the docking station or computer, muting the docking station speakers. Unplug the headphones or other audio device connected to the headphone jack of the docking station or computer. The computer is not docked correctly. Redock the computer. The volume level does not increase or dec re a se . The volume scroll zone is not being used correctly. When increasing volume, slide your finger from left to r ight on the volume scroll zone, or tap the plus sign. When decreasing volume, slide your finger from r ight to left on the volume scroll zone, or tap the minus sign. Headphones or other audio device connected to the docking station do not produce sound. Headphones or other audio device is connected to the headphone jack on the computer. Using the headphone jack on the computer mutes docking station sound. Disconnect the headphones or other audio device from the headphone jack on the computer. A microphone connected to the computer does not work. A microphone is connected to the docking station. While a microphone is connected to the docking station, the microphone jack on the computer is disabled. Either use the microphone connected to the docking station or disconnect it. A connected home entertainment system does not have audio. Audio is not connected properly. Be sure that the docking station is properly connected to the home entertainment system. A connected home entertainment system does not experience surround sound. The home entertainment system may not support digital audio. Be sure that your home entertainment system is S/PDIF compatible. ENWW Solving common problems 35 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Video problems Problem Possible cause Solution A connected home entertainment system does not have video. The video cable is not connected correctly. Disconnect and reconne ct 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 station is not 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. Getting more information â For comprehensive informa tion ab out you r computer, as well as go vernmental a gency an d safety information ab out th e u se of yo ur c omput er, access Help and Supp or t by clicking Start , and t hen clicking Help and Support . â See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com for product news and software upd ates. 36 Chapter 4 Troublesh ooting ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 available when you call or e-mail: â The computer and dockin g station model types â Serial numbers for the computer and dockin g station â Dates the comp ut ers and docking sta tio n were purchased â Conditions under which the probl em occurred â Error messages that have been displaye d â Hardware configuratio n of the computer â Hardware and softwa re you ar e using â The manufacturer and model of the printer or ot her accessories co nnected to the computer and docking station â Configuration set tings, includin g contents of the system files â Operating system version numb er and registration number To display the operating syste m version number and registration number, click Start , click Help and Support , and the n click System Information . (On some mo dels, the registration numbe r may be identified in th e Operating System table as the Product ID). ENWW Contacting techn ical supp ort 37 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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, undocking 32 connectors hard drive power 4, 28 power 4, 10 D digital audio 21 E expansion cab le connecting 13 disconnecting 32 identifying 5 expansion p or t 14 external devices 16 external monitor po rt 4, 19 G getting help 36 H hard drive bay 7 hard drive carrier screw 5 hard drive power con nector 4, 28 headphone (aud io-out) jack 6, 20 J jacks audio jack 6 audio-in (microphone ) 6 audio-out (headphone) 6, 20 auxiliary 22 RJ-45 (network) 4, 18 S/PDIF 4, 21 L lights good dock connection 2 power 2, 4, 15 lock, security cable 5, 31 M microphone (audio-in) jack 6 monitor port, external 4, 19 mute button 2 N network (RJ-45) jack 4, 18 O operating systems supported 16 P ports expansion 14 external monitor 4, 19 USB 4, 6 power docking station, connecting 10 guidelines 16 hard drive, connecting 28 power button 2, 15 power connector 4, 10 power connector li ght 4 power light 2, 15 R RJ-45 (network) jack 4 , 18 S S/PDIF audio jack 4, 21 security cable slot 5, 31 security cable, co nnecting 31 slot, security cable 5, 31 speaker 2 subwoofer 3 T technical support 37 troubleshooting 34 U USB ports, identifying 4, 6 V VGA connection 19 video connect ions troubleshooting 36 VGA 19 volume scroll zone 2 volume, adjusting 17 38 Index ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. re gistered trademarks of Microsoft Corpor ation. The information contained her ein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statemen ts accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional wa rranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial err ors or omissions contained herein First Edition: April 2008 Document Part Number: 463778â001 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Table of contents 1 Getting started Identi fying com ponents ........ .............. ............. .............. .............. ............. ............ ............. ... ..... ........... 2 Front pa nel compon ents ... ........... .......... ............ .......... ........... ........... .......... ............ .......... .. 2 Bottom components ........... ... .... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... .. ..... ..... .. ..... ... .... ... ..... .. .... 3 Rear panel components ................. ... ............. .... ... .. ............... ............... ............. ............ .... . . 4 Right p anel comp onents . ........... .......... ............ .......... ........... ........... .......... ............ .......... .... 6 Left pa nel compon ents . .................. .................. ............... .................. .................. ................ 7 Setting up the docking s tation ... ............ ........... ............ ............ ........... ............ ............ ........... .... .......... 8 Step 1: Adjusting the docking station ........ .............. ... .............. ............... ............. ............... . 8 Step 2: Connect ing to A C power .................. ...................... ......................... ...................... 10 Step 3 : Dockin g the c omputer .................... ...................... .................... ...................... ....... 11 2 Using the do cking station Docking station guidelines .................... ... ....... ....... ..... ... ....... ..... ... ....... ...... ... ...... ...... .... ..... ... ....... ... .... 16 Adjusting the volume .............. .... .... .. .... .... ..... .. .... .... .. .... ..... . ..... .... .. .... .... .... ... .... .... .. .... .... ... ..... ........... 17 Connecting to a network .............. .... ............... ............... ............... ............... ................. ........ ............. . 18 Connecting video .................... ....... ... ....... ..... .... ...... ..... ....... ... ...... ...... ....... ... ..... ....... ... ..... . .................. 19 Connecting analog audio ............... ............... .... ............... ................ .... ............... ............... ... . ............. 20 Connect ing S/PD IF digita l audio ...... ................ ................ ................ ................ ............... .......... ......... 21 Connecting auxiliary audio .. ............. ............................ ............... ............................ .............. ........... .. 22 Connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard ...................... ....... ...... .. ....... ...... .. ....... ...... .... ..... ....... ... .. 23 Connecting a secondary co mputer to the docking station ......... ... ............... ... ................ ............... ..... 26 Installing an optional hard drive ..................... ... ... ............... ... ................. .. ................ .... ...................... 27 Instal ling an HP Personal Med ia Drive ............... ...................... .................. .................. ..... 27 Installing an HP Pocket Media Drive and HP Pocke t Media Drive Adapter ................. .. .. .. 29 Connecting an optional security cable .............. ... ... .. ................ ................ ... ............... ... .............. ..... .. 31 3 Undockin g the computer 4 Troubleshooting Solving common problems ............. .. .. .......... ... ......... ... . ........... .. . ........... . .. ........... . ........... . ........ .......... 34 Gener al use and co nnection p roblems ........ .............. .............. ............ ............. .............. ... 34 Audio problems .............. .. ..... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... ... .... ..... . ..... ...... . ..... ..... .. ..... .... ... ..... .... ... .. .. 35 Video problems .............. .. ..... ..... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... ... .... ..... . ..... ...... . ..... ..... .. ..... .... ... ..... .... ... .. .. 36 ENWW iii Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Getting more information .................. ..... .... ... ..... .. ... ............ ............ ............ ............. ............ . .............. 36 Contacting technical support ....... .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .. .......... .......... .. ... ......... ... 37 Index ............... ................ ................ ................ ................. ............... ................. ......... ................... ... ................. ... 38 iv ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
1 Getting started NOTE: The docking station ma y have f eatures th at are not su ppor ted by your computer. 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 docking station is connected to AC power. (3) Volume mute button Mutes and restores docking station sound. (4) Volume scroll zone Adjusts spe ake r vol u me. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the p lus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume. (5) Speakers (2) Produce stereo docking station sound. 2 Chapter 1 G etting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 USB devices. Power is always on to all USB ports when the docking station is connected to AC pow er. NOTE: There are 2 additional USB ports on the right panel of the docking station. (6) RJ-45 (network ) jack Connects an Ethernet network cable. (7) External monitor port Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector. (8) S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) digital audio jack Connects an optional compatib le audio/video receiver through a digita l coaxial cable (pur chased separately). (9) Hard drive power co nnector Connects an optional HP Personal Media Drive to additional external AC power, if desired. 4 Chapter 1 G etting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 secur ity cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the docking station from being mishandled or stolen. (13) Hard drive carrier screw Secures the hard drive carrier for the optional internal hard drive. ENWW Identifying components 5 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 connected, control docking station speakers w ith the audio device volume controls. (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when conne cted to optional external powered stereo speakers, head phones, ear buds, headset, or television audio. NOTE: The docking station speakers are muted when a device is connected to the headphone jack. (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer hea dset microphone, stereo array microphone, or mona ural microphone. (5) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. Power is always on to all USB ports when the docking station is connected to AC pow er. NOTE: There are 4 additional USB ports on the rear panel of the docking station. 6 Chapter 1 G etting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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, and t ilt the panel toward you. 3. Lift the lever (3) to the up position to lock the upper p anel position. To lower the docking station: 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, and tilt do w n. 8 Chapter 1 G etting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 the risk of el ec tric sh ock or damage to yo ur eq uipment: 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 nto a grounded (e arthed) 3- pin outlet. Do not disable the p ower cord groun ding pin, for exam ple, by atta ching a 2- pin adapter. Th e grounding pin is an important safety feature. It is possible to rece ive an electric shock from a syst em that is not prop erly grou n de d. NOTE: Both a Smart AC power conne ctor and a standard AC power conn ector are provided. Choo se the connector that correspo nds to the compute r AC power adaptor being use d. Connect the docking sta tion to an AC power so urce using the compute r AC adapter and power cord: 1. Identify the correct po wer connector on the docking station. NOTE: Power cords a nd AC outlets vary in a ppearance by region and country. NOTE: The AC adapter is included with the comp uter or purc ha se d s eparately. 2. Connect the comp ut er AC adapter to the co rresponding pow e r con n ect or on the docking st ation (1) . 3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter (2) . 4. Connect the AC power cord to the AC outlet (3) . 10 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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: Th e computer is held in place by a buffer pad, which prev ents 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 location of the exp ansion port on your co mputer varies by computer seri es and model. NOTE: It is important to positio n the cabl e correctly , so that the cable c an move free ly. 4. Press and hold th e buttons on the sides of the exp ansion cable connector (1) . ENWW Setting up the docking sta tion 13 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 preven t damage to the exp ansion port , be sure that you corre ctly align the expansion cable with the expan sion port on the computer. NOTE: Th e expansion port may also be calle d âexpansion port 3â in th e computer documentatio n. If the computer is already on, the good dock connection light o n the expansion cable turns on. 14 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
6. If the computer is off, press t he power button on the docked computer. NOTE: The power button location on the docked computer varies by co mputer series and model. The power sta tus light on the fron t of the docking statio n turns on. NOTE: After the comp uter is docked, the internal computer speakers are disabled an d the docking station speakers are activa ted. ENWW Setting up the docking sta tion 15 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
2 Using the docking station Docking station guidelines â Operating sy stems âFor optimal performa nce, use the dockin g station with HP or Compaq computers running Microsoft® Window s® XP or la ter. â Power âTo 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 compu te r wh ile it is do cke d. â Computer do cking and un docking âThe computer can be docked t o o r un do cke d f rom the docking station, regardless o f wh ethe r they are on or o ff. The good dock connection li ght on the expansion cable shows a successful docking conn ection and turns on only when the computer is turned on. The p ower status light on the do ck ing statio n turns on when the docked computer is turned on. â External devices âWhen the computer is dock ed , yo u may attach externa l de vices to the ports on the rear and rig ht panels of the docki ng station or to the ports on the computer. NOTE: Wh en the computer is docked, the external mo nitor port on the computer is disabled. Use the external mon itor port on the docking station instead. 16 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 prevent pe rf ormance issues, on ly on e n et work jack (either the n e twork jack on th e docked computer or the netwo rk jack on the docking statio n) should be used at any o ne time. 1. If you havenât a l re ad y do ne so , dock the comput er . 2. Connect one end of the Etherne t cable to the RJ-45 jack on the docking station (1) and the oth er end to an RJ-4 5 network jack (2) . 18 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 mon itor port on the computer is disabled wh en the compute r 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 port on the rear panel of the docking station. 2. Press fn f4 on the docked co mputer one or more times to switch the screen image to the externa l display device. ENWW Connecting video 1 9 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 equipment . Refer to your tele vision or ster eo equipment u ser gu ide for t he jack names, colors a nd loc ations. NOTE: Th e docking station spea kers are muted when a device is connected to the hea dphone jack. NOTE: Volu me is controlled us ing controls located on the analog audio device . 20 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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. Connect on e e nd of a coaxial digital audio ca ble (purchased sepa rat ely) to the or an ge S/ PDIF digital audio ja ck on the rear panel of the dockin g station (1) . 2. Connect the other end of th e cable to the digital audio jack on your television or stereo e quipment (2) . Refer to your television or stereo equipmen t user guide for the jack name and location . NOTE: The docking station speakers are muted when a device is conn ected to the digi tal audio jack. NOTE: Volume is controlled using controls located on the digital a udio device. ENWW Connecting S/PDIF digital a udio 21 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 docking station. 2. Connect the other end of the ca ble to the audio-out (h eadphone) jack (2) on your auxiliary device. NOTE: When an auxiliary au dio de vi ce is conne cted, control d ocking station spea kers with the a udi o device volume controls. 22 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 ection: ENWW Connecting a wi rele ss mo us e and keyboar d 23 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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.antennahouse.com/
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.com/
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 prin ters or external webca ms may require dev ice drivers or so ftwa re to be loaded onto th e se co nd ar y computer. 1. Connect the USB cable to the PC (U SB type B) port locate d on the right panel of the docki ng station (1) . 2. Connect the o ther end of the ca ble to a USB port (2) on the se condary computer. 3. Turn on the secondary compute r. NOTE: When a secondary computer is connected to the docking station th rough 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 do cking station. 26 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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: To reduce the possibi lity of damaging the hard drive cover, g rasp the ha rd drive cover from the bottom to remove it. 2. Insert th e hard dr ive (1) into the ha rd drive bay unt il the drive is fully seated. NOTE: If the hard drive light (2) do es not turn on, reseat the h ard drive. ENWW Installing an op tional hard drive 27 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 adapter to the hard drive po wer connector (1) on the docking station. b. Connect the po wer cord to the AC ad apter (2) . c. Connect the powe r cord to the AC outlet (3) . NOTE: Power cords and AC outl ets vary in appearance by region and country. NOTE: For more information on the ha rd dr ive, refer to the ins tructions that we re inclu d ed with the drive. To remove the Persona l Me dia Dr ive, reverse the in sta llat ion procedur es. 28 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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: To reduce the possibi lity of damaging the hard drive cover, g rasp the ha rd drive cover from the bottom to remove it. 2. Insert the HP Pocket Medi a Drive Adapte r (1) into the hard drive ba y until the adap ter is fully seated. ENWW Installing an op tional hard drive 29 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 driv e ligh t (2) does not tu rn on, reseat th e hard drive. NOTE: For more information on the HP Pocket Media Drive, refer to the instructions that we re included with the kit. To remove the driv e, press the eject button (3) located on the front of the adapte r. 30 Chapter 2 Using the dockin g station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Connecting an optional security cable NOTE: The security cable is d esigned 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 cable slot on the docking station (3) , and then lock the cabl e lock with the key. NOTE: Installing a security ca ble to the docking station will not prevent a docke d computer from being mishandled or sto len. ENWW Connecting an optional security cable 31 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 com puter varies by computer seri es and model. 32 Chapter 3 Undocking the computer ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 adapter to the docking station and to an AC outlet . The expansion cable on the docking st ation is not fully connected to the expansion port on the computer. Disconnect the expansion cable from the computer, and then reconnect the cable to the expansion port on the compu ter. The computer is in sleep, standby or hibernation. Exit sleep, standby or hibernation. The computer shuts d own unexpectedly. The docking station is not connected to AC power, draining the compu ter batt ery. Connect the AC adapter to the docking station and to an AC outlet . The ports or jacks on the docking station are not working. The docking station is not 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 mouse does not work. The wireless receiver is not connected to a USB port. Connect the wireless receive r to a USB port. The wireless receiver and keyboard or mouse have not been synchronized. Synchronize the devices by pressing the appropriate buttons. The wireless keyboard or mouse has no battery power . Be sure that bat teries are inserted correctly i n the wireless ke yboard or mouse and that the batteries are functional. 34 Chapter 4 Troublesh ooting ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Audio problems Problem Possible cause Solution The docking station speakers have littl e or no volum e . The docking station speake rs 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 adapter from the docking station to an AC outlet. Headphones or other audio device is connected to the headphone jack of the docking station or computer, muting the docking station speakers. Unplug the headphones or other audio device connected to the headphone jack of the docking station or computer. The computer is not docked correctly. Redock the computer. The volume level does not increase or dec re a se . The volume scroll zone is not being used correctly. When increasing volume, slide your finger from left to r ight on the volume scroll zone, or tap the plus sign. When decreasing volume, slide your finger from r ight to left on the volume scroll zone, or tap the minus sign. Headphones or other audio device connected to the docking station do not produce sound. Headphones or other audio device is connected to the headphone jack on the computer. Using the headphone jack on the computer mutes docking station sound. Disconnect the headphones or other audio device from the headphone jack on the computer. A microphone connected to the computer does not work. A microphone is connected to the docking station. While a microphone is connected to the docking station, the microphone jack on the computer is disabled. Either use the microphone connected to the docking station or disconnect it. A connected home entertainment system does not have audio. Audio is not connected properly. Be sure that the docking station is properly connected to the home entertainment system. A connected home entertainment system does not experience surround sound. The home entertainment system may not support digital audio. Be sure that your home entertainment system is S/PDIF compatible. ENWW Solving common problems 35 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
Video problems Problem Possible cause Solution A connected home entertainment system does not have video. The video cable is not connected correctly. Disconnect and reconne ct 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 station is not 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. Getting more information â For comprehensive informa tion ab out you r computer, as well as go vernmental a gency an d safety information ab out th e u se of yo ur c omput er, access Help and Supp or t by clicking Start , and t hen clicking Help and Support . â See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com for product news and software upd ates. 36 Chapter 4 Troublesh ooting ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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 available when you call or e-mail: â The computer and dockin g station model types â Serial numbers for the computer and dockin g station â Dates the comp ut ers and docking sta tio n were purchased â Conditions under which the probl em occurred â Error messages that have been displaye d â Hardware configuratio n of the computer â Hardware and softwa re you ar e using â The manufacturer and model of the printer or ot her accessories co nnected to the computer and docking station â Configuration set tings, includin g contents of the system files â Operating system version numb er and registration number To display the operating syste m version number and registration number, click Start , click Help and Support , and the n click System Information . (On some mo dels, the registration numbe r may be identified in th e Operating System table as the Product ID). ENWW Contacting techn ical supp ort 37 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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, undocking 32 connectors hard drive power 4, 28 power 4, 10 D digital audio 21 E expansion cab le connecting 13 disconnecting 32 identifying 5 expansion p or t 14 external devices 16 external monitor po rt 4, 19 G getting help 36 H hard drive bay 7 hard drive carrier screw 5 hard drive power con nector 4, 28 headphone (aud io-out) jack 6, 20 J jacks audio jack 6 audio-in (microphone ) 6 audio-out (headphone) 6, 20 auxiliary 22 RJ-45 (network) 4, 18 S/PDIF 4, 21 L lights good dock connection 2 power 2, 4, 15 lock, security cable 5, 31 M microphone (audio-in) jack 6 monitor port, external 4, 19 mute button 2 N network (RJ-45) jack 4, 18 O operating systems supported 16 P ports expansion 14 external monitor 4, 19 USB 4, 6 power docking station, connecting 10 guidelines 16 hard drive, connecting 28 power button 2, 15 power connector 4, 10 power connector li ght 4 power light 2, 15 R RJ-45 (network) jack 4 , 18 S S/PDIF audio jack 4, 21 security cable slot 5, 31 security cable, co nnecting 31 slot, security cable 5, 31 speaker 2 subwoofer 3 T technical support 37 troubleshooting 34 U USB ports, identifying 4, 6 V VGA connection 19 video connect ions troubleshooting 36 VGA 19 volume scroll zone 2 volume, adjusting 17 38 Index ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/
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