HP omnibook 510 Service Manual

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Basic Operation 
Operating Your Computer 
40 Reference 
Guide 
To use a multimedia expansion base 
The multimedia expansion base provides connections for peripheral devices that you can 
leave in place whenever you remove the computer from your desk. Instead of 
disconnecting and reconnecting the devices, you can simply undock and dock the 
computer. For details, see “Using an Expansion Base” on page 76. 
In addition, the expansion base is very portable. You can easily set up your computer and 
expansion base as a flexible multimedia system that’s convenient for travel. 
The expansion base also includes a built-in CD player that uses a CD-ROM or DVD 
drive in the right module bay—see “To work with CDs and DVDs,” below. 
To work with CDs and DVDs 
The expansion base includes a built-in CD player that uses a CD-ROM or DVD drive in 
the right module bay. If you have an expansion base and a CD-ROM or DVD drive 
module, you can play audio CDs with or without the computer—see “Using Plug-In 
Modules” on page 82 and “To play audio CDs” on page 79. 
If you have a DVD drive module, you can also use your computer to watch DVD 
movies—see “To play DVD movies” on page 86.