HP's Expansion Port 3

WINDOWS Vista

WINDOWS Seven

WINDOWS 95-XP

Hi, Thank you for contacting HP Total Care. I understand from your email that you want to know as to whether the expansion port 3 installed on your HP notebook can be used to connect other devices or not. I realize the importance of this issue and will make sure that I give you appropriate information. I would like to let you know that the expansion port 3.0 installed on your HP Notebook can only be used for connecting to the HP Expansion base(ES234AA#ABA) or QuickDock (ES631AA#ABA). However, the expansion base that you will connect to your HP notebook will have to be compatible with your notebook. The expansion base will allow you to use the following features on your HP notebook. These devices are designed for the needs of consumers and small-office professionals, it will not only elevate your notebook into the starring role but take computing beyond the bounds of your old desktop PC. You'll be turning your notebook into a multimedia control center, enhancing the sound of music and movies, saving space on your desk, and getting rid of cord clutter. • Use your notebook's display as your monitor; it's easy to adjust it to a comfortable height • Stay connected to peripherals, power, and the Internet through a single connection1 supplying six USB ports, an Ethernet port, and a power jack • Make your notebook a multimedia powerhouse with stereo sound from the integrated premium Altec Lansing speakers • Connect to your home entertainment system via a variety of audio and video out ports2 • Operate cable-free and work more comfortably with the full-sized wireless keyboard and wireless optical mouse • Charge your notebook battery while connected to the expansion base (using your notebook's AC adapter) • Control media and presentations from the palm of your hand when using the HP Mobile Remote Control (sold separately) • Expand your storage with the preformatted, high-capacity hard drive accessory kit (sold separately) For further information regarding the expansion base, please refer the web link provided below : http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01103327.pdf NOTE: Clicking the link may give an error indicating it is invalid. If this occurs, copy the portion of the address on the remaining line(s) and paste it at the end of the address showing in your browser until the complete address is displayed in the Address box. If you have further questions, please reply to this message and we will be happy to help you. You may receive an e-mail survey regarding your e-mail support experience. We would appreciate your feedback. For information on keeping your HP and Compaq products up and running, please visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/totalcare Sincerely, Sandy HP Total Care

Expansion Port 3 is for the HP xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base (ES234AA#ABA) or the HP Notebook QuickDock (ES631AA#ABA)

Compatibility: HP Pavilion dv2000, dv6000, dv9000, tx1000; Presario V3000, V6000 series; compatible (reduced functionality) with Pavilion ze2000, dv1000, dv4000, dv5000, dv8000; Presario M2000, V2000, V4000, V5000;

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