HP 6730b - Compaq Business Notebook User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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First Edition: June 2008
Document Part Number: 463782-001

Safety warning notice
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a
hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Identifying hardware
2 Components
Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Display components ............................................................................................................................. 2
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 3
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 3
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 4
Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader ............................................................................ 6
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 8
Rear components ................................................................................................................................. 9
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 10
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 13
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 13
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 14
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 16
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
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1 Identifying hardware
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start >Computer >System properties.
2. In the left pane, click Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help for more information.
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2 Components
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound.
NOTE: Some models have one internal microphone.
(2) Webcam light (select models only) On: The integrated camera is in use.
(3) HP Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
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Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(2) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(5) TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start >Control Panel >Hardware
and Sound >Mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Wireless lights (2)* ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device, an HP Broadband Wireless
Module, and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(2) Power lights (2)† ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating
should be connected.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) Battery light ●Amber: A battery is charging.
●Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
●Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
(4) Drive light ●Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
●Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has
temporarily parked the hard drive.
(5) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(6) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
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Component Description
(7) Volume mute light ●Off: Computer sound is on.
●On: Computer sound is off.
(8) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(9) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
*The 2 wireless lights display the same information. The light on the wireless button is visible only when the computer is open.
The wireless light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
†The 2 power lights display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The
power light on the front of the computer is visible whether the computer is open or closed.
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Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader
Component Description
(1) Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
(2) Power button ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, press the button to initiate
Hibernation.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly
to exit Hibernation.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown
procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at
least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control
Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.
(3) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the power is on.
(4) Info button Launches Info Center, which provides shortcuts, such as the
following:
●HP 3D DriveGuard—Controls settings for software that
protects the hard drive by parking the drive when the
computer is dropped or moved.
●HP Software Setup—Installs preloaded applications to make
them accessible to the user.
●HP Wireless Assistant—Turns wireless devices on or off.
NOTE: If a wireless device is disabled in Computer Setup,
it must first be reenabled in Computer Setup before it can be
turned on or off using Wireless Assistant.
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Component Description
●System Information—Describes the memory, processor
speed, BIOS (basic input-output system) and other essential
information about your computer system.
NOTE: Click the Advanced button to see more information
about your system.
●User Guides—Provide specific details about the computer,
including your components, power, drives, multimedia,
security, and wireless features.
NOTE: After you configure QuickLook 2, you can open this
feature by pressing the info button when the computer is off or in
Hibernation.
(5) Presentation button Opens the Presentation Options window, where you can start a
frequently used presentation, file, program, or Web site. You can
also adjust display settings for optimum viewing.
(6) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
wireless connection.
NOTE: You must set up or access a wireless network to establish
a wireless connection.
(7) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(8) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
volume and to the right to increase volume.
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Keys
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(6) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
Front components
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Component Description
(1) Wireless light ●Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device, an HP Broadband Wireless
Module, and/or a Bluetooth device, is on.
●Amber: All wireless devices are off.
(2) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating
should be connected.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(3) Battery light ●Amber: A battery is charging.
●Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity.
●Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power
source has reached a low battery level. When the battery
reaches a critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
the light turns off when all batteries in the computer are fully
charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external power
source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.
(4) Drive light ●Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
●Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has
temporarily parked the hard drive.
(5) Display release latch Opens the computer.
(6) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(7) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(8) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
Rear components
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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Component Description
(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
(2) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(3) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(5) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
Component Description
(1) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
Right-side components
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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Component Description
(1) Media Card Reader (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick
●Memory Stick Pro
●MultiMediaCard
●MultiMediaCard Plus
●Secure Digital Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card
●xD-Picture Card Type H
●xD-Picture Card Type M
(2) USB ports (2) (select models only) Connect optional USB devices.
(3) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
(4) Serial port Connects an optional device, such as a modem, mouse, or printer.
Component Description
(1) Media Card Reader (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick
●Memory Stick Pro
●MultiMediaCard
●MultiMediaCard Plus
●Secure Digital Memory Card
●Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card
●xD-Picture Card Type H
●xD-Picture Card Type M
(2) USB ports (2) (select models only) Connect optional USB devices.
(3) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
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Component Description
(4) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(5) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.
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Left-side components
Component Description
(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(2) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(5) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCards.
Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
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Component Description
(3) SIM slot (select models only) Contains a wireless subscriber identity module (SIM). The SIM slot
is located inside the battery bay.
(4) Accessory battery connector Connects an optional accessory battery.
(5) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal
fan to cycle on and off during routine operation.
(6) Expansion memory module compartment Contains the expansion memory module slot and the WLAN
module.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system and the display
of a warning message, replace the device with only a WLAN
module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental
agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If you
replace the device and then receive a warning message, remove
the device to restore computer functionality, and then contact
technical support through Help and Support.
(7) Bluetooth compartment (select models only) Contains a Bluetooth device.
(8) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
(9) Primary memory module Located under the keyboard and accessed from the top of the
computer.
(10) Docking connector (select models only) Connects an optional docking device.
Wireless antennae (select models only)
On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.
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