Using The Expansion Base; Expansion Base Guidelines - HP Compaq NX9100 Reference Manual

Using the Expansion Base

Expansion Base Guidelines

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Operating systems—For optimal performance, use the
Expansion Base with HP or Compaq notebooks running
Microsoft® Windows® XP or later.
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Power—For optimal performance, use the Expansion Base
while connected to electrical power. This allows the notebook
battery to remain charged while the notebook is connected to
the Expansion Base.
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Connecting and Removing
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External devices—When the notebook is connected to
the Expansion Base, you may attach external devices
to the connectors on the rear panel of the Expansion Base
or to the connectors on the notebook.
Reference Guide
With Windows XP or later, the notebook can be powered
on or off when connecting it to and removing it from the
Expansion Base. The blue connection indicator light on
the Expansion Base shows a successful connection and
will not be turned on until the notebook is powered on.
With Windows versions prior to XP:
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Turn off the notebook before connecting it to and
removing it from the Expansion Base.
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When restoring power to the system, first connect
the notebook to the Expansion Base, and then turn
the notebook on.
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