HP Omnibook Xt1500 Service Manual

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Figure 1-3. Bottom View 
 
32. Infrared port (selected models). 
33. Battery. 
34. CD/DVD drive latch. 
35. RAM  cover. 
 
36. Battery  latch. 
37. Docking  port. 
38. Mini-PCI  cover. 
39. Hard disk drive retaining screws.  

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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 button. However, at times you may want to use 
other methods to start or stop the notebook—depending on power considerations, types of active 
connections, and start-up time. 
 
Note 
This manual describes the notebook in its original factory configuration, with all settings at their 
default values....

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Checking the Notebook’s Status 
The notebook’s status lights report power and battery status, keyboard status, and drive activity. 
  
 
Figure 1-4. Main Status Lights 
 
1. Hard disk drive activity. 
•  On: the notebook is accessing the hard disk drive. 
2. Power mode. 
• Green: the notebook is on (even if the display is off). 
• Amber: the notebook is on standby. 
• Off: the notebook is off or in hibernation. 
3. Battery charge status. 
• Green: the AC...

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Figure 1-5. Keyboard Status Lights 
 
1. Caps Lock. Caps Lock is active. 
2. Num Lock. Num Lock is active. (The Keypad Lock must also be on to use the 
embedded keypad.) 
3. CD/DVD drive activity. The CD/DVD drive is active. 
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...

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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: 
• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del, then click Shut Down, Turn Off. 
• Press and hold the power button for about four seconds, until the display turns off. 
• Use a pen or straightened paper clip to press the reset switch on the back of the notebook. 
  
 
  Figure 1-6. Resetting the Notebook...

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Using the CD or 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, on standby, or in hibernation. (When the notebook is on, the volume control 
buttons also govern the volume for most audio applications.) 
If the notebook is off, on standby, or in hibernation,...

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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 1-4. Pavilion zt10100/xz300 and Omnibook xt1500 Series Hardware Specifications 
Physical Attributes  Dimensions: 
14.1-in models: 330 × 278.3 mm (12.99 × 10.94 in). 
15-in models:...

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Keyboard and  
Pointing Devices 87/88/91-key touch-type QW ERTY keyboard with 101/102 key emulation. 
Embedded numeric keypad. 
12 function (Fn) keys. 
5 user-programmable One-Touch buttons. 
Touch pad with lock button and on-off indicator. 
Left and right click buttons, vertical scroll pad. 
Wireless LAN 
(selected models) Radio: IEEE 802.11b, W ECA W i-Fi compliant, direct-sequence spread-spectrum. 
Operating frequency: 2.5-GHz ISM band, exact frequencies...

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Table 1-5. Pavilion zt1000/xz300 and Omnibook xt1500 Series Accessories 
Accessory Description 
Specific  Accessories 
F3494B Simple port replicator for PL-KV only (This SPR is compatible with 4.0 and 
backwards-compatile with Z3x) 
F5102A  SPR for PL-AN only 
F3172A  8-cell Li-lon battery 
F3172B  8-cell high capacity battery 
Cross-Platform Accessories 
F4494A  128MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM 266 MHz 
F4495A  256MB PC2100 DDR SDRAM 266MHz 
F4496A  512MB PC2100 DDR...

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Internal Design 
The motherboard PCA is the central component of the notebook’s design, and plays a role in virtually 
all system functions. The CPU module and most other subsystems connect to the motherboard. 
The following figure shows the electrical connections among the notebook’s replaceable electronic 
modules. In addition, the table on page 1-15 lists the roles that the replaceable modules play in each of 
the notebook’s functional subsystems....