HP Omnibook Xe3 Gf Service Manual

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  Figure 1-2. Front View 
 
14. Headphone  jack. 
15. Status panel mode select button (selected 
models). 
16. Status panel (selected models). 
 
17. Multimedia buttons (selected models). 
18. Latch (to open computer). 
  
 
  Figure 1-3. Rear/Left View 
 
19. AC adapter jack. 
20. PS/2 port (external mouse or keyboard). 
21. VGA port (external monitor). 
22. Parallel  port. 
23. IEEE 1394 port (selected models). 
24. Infrared port...

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  Figure 1-4. Bottom View 
 
33. Battery. 
34. Battery  latch. 
35. Primary RAM cover. 
 
36. Secondary RAM cover. 
37. Port replicator connector (selected models). 
38. 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 mode To enter this mode To 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 
Indicator Meaning 
LED next to 
power switch Power 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...

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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 Key Effect 
Fn+F1  Decreases the display brightness. 
Fn+F2  Increases the display brightness. 
Fn+F5  Toggles among the built-in display, an external display, and simultaneous...

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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, shut down Windows: click Start, Shut Down, Shut down (Windows 98 or 2000) or 
Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn Off (Windows XP). 
• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down. 
• Slide and hold the power switch for about five seconds, until the...

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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 272.4 x 40.5 mm) for 13.3/14.1-in TFT LCD. 
13.46 x 10.92 x...

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Audio ESS Allegro (1988) 
– Integrated AC’97 CODEC 
– HSP modem interface via MC’97 link 
– Support wake up on Ring. 
Modem CODEC ESS 2828 on mini-PCI slot 
Communications LAN: 
Onboard LAN (Intel Pro/100). 
– 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...