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HP xb4000 Media Notebook Docking Station

User Guide

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Page 1: ...HP xb4000 Media Notebook Docking Station User Guide Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 2: ... warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition April 2008 Document Part Number 463778 001 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www ante...

Page 3: ... Connecting video 19 Connecting analog audio 20 Connecting S PDIF digital audio 21 Connecting auxiliary audio 22 Connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard 23 Connecting a secondary computer 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 ca...

Page 4: ...Getting more information 36 Contacting technical support 37 Index 38 iv ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 5: ...e 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 antennahouse com ...

Page 6: ...s 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 speaker volume 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 plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume 5 Speakers 2 Produce ste...

Page 7: ...nent 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 ...

Page 8: ...ected to AC power 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 compatible audio video receiver through a digital coaxial cable purchased separately 9 ...

Page 9: ...nal security 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 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 ...

Page 10: ... Produces sound when connected to optional external powered stereo speakers headphones 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 headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 5 USB ports 2 Connect optional USB devices Power is always o...

Page 11: ...ponents Component 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 ...

Page 12: ...upper panel to the down position 2 Grasp the upper panel 2 with both hands and tilt the panel toward you 3 Lift the lever 3 to the up position to lock the upper panel position To lower the docking station 1 Lower the lever 1 located on the left side of the docking station upper panel to the down position 2 Grasp the upper panel 2 with both hands and tilt down 8 Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW Anten...

Page 13: ...3 Lift the lever 3 to the up position to lock the upper panel position ENWW Setting up the docking station 9 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 14: ...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 the computer AC adapter and power cord 1 Identify the correct power connector on the docking station NOTE Power cords and AC outlets vary in appearance by regio...

Page 15: ...Step 3 Docking the computer 1 Open the computer ENWW Setting up the docking station 11 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 16: ...he 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 ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 17: ...ion of the expansion port on your computer varies by computer series and model NOTE It is important to position the cable correctly so that the cable can move freely 4 Press and hold the buttons on the sides of the expansion cable connector 1 ENWW Setting up the docking station 13 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 18: ...o the expansion port be sure that you correctly align the expansion cable with the expansion port on the computer 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 ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 19: ...ies 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 disabled and the docking station speakers are activated ENWW Setting up the docking station 15 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 20: ...on or off The good dock connection light on the expansion cable shows a successful docking connection and turns on only when the computer is turned on The power status light on the docking station turns on when the docked computer is turned on External devices When the computer is docked you may attach external devices to the ports on the rear and right panels of the docking station or to the port...

Page 21: ...he left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume You can also tap the minus sign 1 on the scroll zone to decrease volume or tap the plus sign 2 on the scroll zone to increase volume ENWW Adjusting the volume 17 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 22: ...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 on the docking station 1 and the other end to an RJ 45 network jack 2 18 Chapter 2 Using the docking station ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennah...

Page 23: ...omputer is disabled when the computer is docked To 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 Connecting video 19 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 24: ...cable into the red and white audio in jacks on your television or stereo 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 2 Using the docking station ENWW Antenna ...

Page 25: ...e purchased separately to the orange S PDIF digital audio jack on the rear panel of the docking station 1 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the digital audio jack on your television or stereo 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 V...

Page 26: ...1 Connect one end of the audio inline cable to the auxiliary audio jack 1 on the right panel of the docking station 2 Connect the other end of the cable to 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 ENWW Antenna House XSL Format...

Page 27: ...s 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 Connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard 23 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 28: ...utton 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 ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 29: ...d 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 Connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard 25 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 30: ... secondary computer 1 Connect the USB cable to the PC USB type B port located on the right panel of the docking station 1 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port 2 on the secondary computer 3 Turn on the secondary computer NOTE When 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 har...

Page 31: ...tion 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 hard drive 1 into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated NOTE If the hard drive light 2 does not turn on reseat the hard drive ENWW Installing an optional hard drive 27 Antenna House XSL Fo...

Page 32: ... to the AC adapter 2 c Connect the power cord to the AC outlet 3 NOTE 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 ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http...

Page 33: ... 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 bay until the adapter is fully seated ENWW Installing an optional hard drive 29 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 34: ...light 2 does not turn on reseat the hard 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 ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 35: ...ble around a secured object 2 Insert the 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 cable lock with the key NOTE Installing a security cable to the docking station will not prevent a docked computer from being mishandled or stolen ENWW Connecting an optional security cable 31 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation htt...

Page 36: ...e 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 ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 37: ...2 Slide the computer up and out of the docking station ENWW 33 Antenna House XSL Formatter Evaluation http www antennahouse com ...

Page 38: ...dly The docking station is not connected to AC power draining the computer battery 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...

Page 39: ... 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 compute...

Page 40: ...onnected 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 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 clicking Help and Support See the HP Web site...

Page 41: ...ons under which the problem occurred Error messages that have been displayed Hardware configuration of the computer Hardware and software you are using The manufacturer and model of the printer or other accessories connected to the computer and docking station Configuration settings including contents of the system files Operating system version number and registration number To display the operat...

Page 42: ...o 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 co...

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