HP Compaq Presario User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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First Edition: July 2006
Document Part Number: 416621-001

Table of contents
1 Components
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3
Buttons, switches, and speakers ......................................................................................... 4
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Hotkey quick reference ........................................................................................................ 5
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 7
Rear components ................................................................................................................................. 8
Right-side components ......................................................................................................................... 9
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 10
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 11
Display components ........................................................................................................................... 12
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 13
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 14
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 15
2 Specifications
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 17
Rated input power .............................................................................................................................. 18
Expansion port input/output signals ................................................................................................... 19
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
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1 Components
This chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:
1. Select Start > My Computer.
2. Under Hard Disk Drives, click the name of your computer hard drive.
3. In the left pane under System Task, click View system information.
4. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.
You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.
NOTE Components included in the computer may vary by region and by model. The illustrations
in this chapter identify the standard features included in most computer models.
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Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light Blue: TouchPad is enabled.
Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
(3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Allows you to scroll left or right.
(4) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
(6) TouchPad vertical scroll zone* Allows you to scroll up or down.
(7) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Printers
and Other Hardware > Mouse.
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Lights
Component Description
(1) Power lights (2)* On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in standby.
Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.
(2) Battery light On: A battery is charging.
Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a
critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking
rapidly.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source, the
light is turned 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
condition.
(3) Drive light Blinks when the hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) Media button light Blinks once when the media button has been pressed.
(6) Volume mute light Blue: Computer sound is turned on.
Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
(7) Volume down light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(8) Volume up light Blinking: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
(9) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
*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 speakers
Component Description
(1) Power button* When the computer is
●Off, press to turn on the computer.
●On, press to enter hibernation.
●In standby, briefly press to exit standby.
●In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows®
shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power
button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3) Media button If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is
●On, opens the music program or Media menu, which allows
you to select a multimedia program.
●Off, does not function.
●In standby, resumes from standby into Windows.
If QuickPlay is installed and the computer is
●On, opens the music program or Media menu, which allows
you to select a multimedia program.
●Off, opens the music program or the Media menu, which
allows you to select a multimedia program.
●In standby, resumes from standby into Windows.
NOTE The media button does not affect the procedure
for restoring from hibernation.
(4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(5) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the
minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or you can tap
the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in the
Help and Support Center.
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Keys
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 Microsoft 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.
Hotkey quick reference
To perform this function Press
Display information. fn+esc
Open the Help and Support Center. fn+f1
Open the Print Options window. fn+f2
Open a Web browser. fn+f3
Alternate between computer display and external display. fn+f4
Initiate standby. fn+f5
Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6
Decrease screen brightness. fn+f7
Increase screen brightness. fn+f8
Play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f9
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To perform this function Press
Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10
Play the previous track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f11
Play the next track or section on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+12
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Front components
Component Description
(1) Wireless switch Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless
connection.
NOTE A wireless network must be set up in order to
establish a wireless connection.
(2) Wireless light Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area
network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.
Amber: All wireless devices are turned off.
(3) Consumer infrared lens (select models only) Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control.
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
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Rear components
Component Description
Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct 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 thick rugs or clothing,
to block airflow.
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.
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Right-side components
Component Description
(1) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.
(2) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.
(3) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(4) USB port (select models only) Connects an optional USB device.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(6) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
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Left-side components
Component Description
(1) S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR,
camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
(2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional expansion product.
NOTE The computer has only one expansion port. The
term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion
port.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.
(6) HDMI port (select models only) Connects an optional audio or video device, such as a high-
definition television, set-top box, DVD player, or any compatible
digital or audio device.
(7) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(8) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a
camcorder.
(9) Memory Reader light (select models only) On: A digital card is being accessed.
(10) Memory Reader (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats: Secure Digital
(SD) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital Input/
Output (SD I/O), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MSP), xD-
Picture Card (XD), xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(3) Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstruct
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 thick
rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
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.
(4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.
(5) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.
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Display components
Component Description
(1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound.
NOTE If there is a microphone icon next to each
microphone opening, your computer has internal
microphones.
(2) Internal display switch Turns off the display and initiates standby if the display is closed
while the power is turned on.
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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.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your region's section of the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center.
NOTE For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from
obstructions.
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Additional hardware components
Component Description
(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.
(3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into
external power.
(4) Modem cable* (select models only) Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a
country-specific modem adapter.
(5) Country-specific modem cable adapter (select
models only)
Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
*Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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Labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.
●Service tag—Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product
number (p/n) of your computer. Have this information available when you contact Customer Care.
The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
●Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the Microsoft® Windows® Product Key. You may
need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to
the bottom of the computer.
●Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
affixed to the bottom of the computer.
●Modem approval label—Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency
approval markings required by some of the countries in which the modem has been approved for
use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem approval label is
affixed inside the hard drive bay.
●Wireless certification label(s) (select models only)—Provide information about optional wireless
devices and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the devices have been
approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device or an
optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices, one or
more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information when
traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the computer.
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