HP Omnibook Xe3 Ge Service Manual

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 Figure 1-4. Bottom View
32. Battery.
33. Battery  latch.34. SDRAM  cover.
35. Mini-PCI  cover. 

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Operation
This section gives an overview of the notebook’s operation.
Turning the Notebook On and Off
You can start and stop the notebook using its power switch or blue standby button. However, at times
you may want to use certain methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power
considerations, types of active connections, and start-up time.
  Table 1-2. Activating Power Modes
Power modeTo enter this modeTo turn on again...

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Checking the Notebook’s Status
The notebook’s status lights—located above the keyboard—report power and battery status, keyboard
status, and drive activity.
 
 Figure 1-5. Status Lights
1. Power status.
2. Battery status.
3. Caps lock.
4. Num lock.5. Scroll lock.
6.  Floppy disk drive activity.
7.  Hard disk drive activity.
8.  CD/DVD drive activity. 

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  Table 1-3. Status Lights
IndicatorMeaning
LED next to
power switchPower status
Green: the notebook is on.
Amber: the notebook is in standby mode.
No light: the notebook is off or in hibernate mode.
Battery status
Green: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.
Amber: the AC adapter is connected and the battery is charging.
Red. the AC adapter is connected and the battery has a fault.
Off: the AC adapter is not...

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Using Fn Hot Keys
The combination of the Fn key plus another key creates a 
hot key—a shortcut key sequence—for
various system controls. To use a hot key, press 
and hold Fn, press the appropriate second key, then
release both keys.
  Table 1-4. Fn Hot Keys
Hot KeyEffect
Fn+F1 Decreases the display brightness (TFT screens only).
Fn+F2 Increases the display brightness (TFT screens only).
Fn+F3 Decreases the display brightness (HPA...

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Resetting the Notebook
Occasionally, Windows or the notebook may stop responding, so that you cannot turn the notebook
off. If this happens, try the following in the order listed:
 
• If possible, turn off the notebook from Windows: click Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off.
 
• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down.
 
• Slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, until the notebook turns off.
 
• Insert a straightened...

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Using the CD/DVD Player (selected models)
The multimedia buttons on the front of the notebook control the CD/DVD player, and work in much
the same way as do the controls of a standalone CD or DVD player. The player operates whether the
notebook is on, off, or in standby or hibernate mode. (When the notebook is on, the volume control
buttons also govern the volume for most other audio applications.)
If the notebook is off or in standby...

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Specifications
The following tables list the specifications for the notebook and its accessories. These are subject to
change: for the latest versions, see the HP Notebook web site, www.hp.com/notebooks
(in Europe: www.europe.hp.com/notebooks).
Hardware Specifications
 Table 1-5. XE3 Series Hardware Specifications
Physical Attributes Size:
13.03 x 10.72 x 1.59 in (331 x 272.3 x 40.5 mm) for 13.3/14.1-in models.
13.46 x 10.92 x 1.65 in...

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Communications LAN:
– Transmission rate: 10 or 100 Mbps based on Auto-Negotiation.
– Data standard: supports Category 3 (10Base-T/100Base-T) and Category 5
(100Base-TX) media coupler.
– Power management: supports remote power-up using W ake on LAN from S3
(suspend) (W OL) technology and Deep power-down mode support.
Modem:
– Data modem standard: supports V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.23,
and V.21; Bell 212A and 103.
–...

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 Table 1-6. XE3 Series Accessories
AccessoryDescription
Memory
F1457C 64-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module
F3495A 128-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module
F3496A 256-MB SDRAM PC133 SODIMM expansion module
Power Options
F1455A Auto/airline AC adapter (75-watt)
F1781A Ultra Slimline AC adapter (60-watt)
F2024A/B Li-Ion battery (9 cell)
F2297A Car adapter (Europe only)
8120-6312
8120-6313
8120-6314
8120-6316
8120-6317
8120-8367...