Compaq Presario V6700 - Notebook PC, Presario V6800 - Notebook PC, Presario V6900 - Notebook PC User Manual

Notebook Tour

User Guide

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First Edition: January 2008

Document Part Number: 465433-001

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

Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2

Lights ................................................................................................................................... 3

Buttons and speakers .......................................................................................................... 4

Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 5

Front components ................................................................................................................................ 7

Rear components ................................................................................................................................. 8

Right-side components ......................................................................................................................... 9

Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 10

Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 12

Display components ........................................................................................................................... 13

Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 14

Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 15

3 Labels

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 17

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1 Identifying hardware

To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:

1. Select Start > My Computer.

2. In the left pane of the System Tasks window, select View system information.

3. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager.

You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.

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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.

Top components

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad light

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Blue: TouchPad is enabled.

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Amber: TouchPad is disabled.

(2) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

(3) TouchPad horizontal scroll zone* Scrolls 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* Scrolls up or down.

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Component Description

(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.

Lights

Component Description

(1) Power lights (2)*

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On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in standby.

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Off: The computer is off or in hibernation.

(2) Battery light

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On: A battery is charging.

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Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.

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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 low­battery condition.

(3) Drive light Blinking: 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 is pressed.

(6) Volume mute light

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Blue: Computer sound is turned on.

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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.

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Component Description

(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.

Buttons and speakers

Component Description

(1) Power button*

●

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.

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When the computer is on, press the button to initiate
hibernation.

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When the computer is in standby, press the button briefly to
exit standby.

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When the computer is in hibernation, press the button briefly
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.

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Component Description

(3) Media button Opens the music or media software. Can be used with or without

QuickPlay.

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When QuickPlay is installed and the computer is on, press the
button to open the music program or the Media menu.

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When QuickPlay is installed and the computer is off, press the
button to open the music program or the Media menu.

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When QuickPlay is installed and the computer is in standby,
press the button to resume from standby.

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When QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is on, press
the button to open the music program or the Media menu.

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When QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is off, the
button does not function.

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When QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is in
standby, press the button to resume from Standby.

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 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.

Keys

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the

fn key.

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Component Description

(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.

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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: To establish a wireless connection, a wireless network

must already be set up.

(2) Wireless light

●

Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local
area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is
turned on.

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Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.

(3) Consumer infrared lens Receives a signal from a remote control device, such as an 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.

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 optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical

discs.

(3) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

(4) USB port 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.

Right-side components 9

Left-side components

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

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 docking device or 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) USB port (1 or 2, depending on computer

model)

Connects an optional USB device.

(7) 1394 port (select models only) Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a

camcorder.

(8) Digital Media Slot light (select models only) On: A digital card is being accessed.

(9) Digital Media Slot (select models only) Supports the following optional digital card formats:

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Memory Stick (MS)

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Memory Stick Pro (MSP)

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MultiMediaCard (MMC)

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Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O)

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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xD-Picture Card (XD)

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xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H

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xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M

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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 docking device or 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) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

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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.

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 if the display is closed while the computer is

on.

*Depending on your computer model, the internal display switch on the computer may vary in location.

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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.

*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

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3 Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.

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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 technical support. The
service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

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Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity - Contains the 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.

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Regulatory label - Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is
affixed inside the battery bay.

●

Modem approval label - Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency
approval markings required by some of the countries or regions 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 memory module compartment.

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Wireless certification label(s) (select models only) - Provide information about optional wireless
devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions 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 inside the memory module
compartment.

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SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only) - Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit
Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay.

●

HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only) - Provides the serial
number of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. This label is located inside the battery bay.

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Index

Symbols/Numerics

1394 port, identifying 10

A

AC adapter, identifying 15
antennae 14
applications key, Windows 6
audio-in (microphone) jack,

identifying 7

audio-out (headphone) jack,

identifying 7

B

battery bay 16
battery bay, identifying 12
battery light, identifying 3
battery release latch,

identifying 12
battery, identifying 15
bays

battery 12, 16

hard drive 12
Bluetooth label 16
buttons

media 5

power 4

TouchPad 2

TouchPad on/off 3

volume mute 5

C

caps lock light, identifying 3
Certificate of Authenticity label 16
compartment, memory

module 12

components

additional hardware 15

bottom 12

display 13

front 7

left-side 10
rear 8
right-side 9

top 2
connector, power 9
cord, power 15

D

Digital Media Slot light,

identifying 10
Digital Media Slot, identifying 10
display switch, identifying 13
drive light, identifying 3
drives

hard drive 12
optical drive 9

E

esc key, identifying 5
expansion port, identifying 10,

11
external monitor port,

identifying 10, 11

F

fn key, identifying 6
function keys, identifying 6

H

hard drive bay, identifying 12
headphone (audio-out) jack 7
HP Broadband Wireless Module

serial number label 16

I

IEEE 1394 port, identifying 10
infrared lens, identifying 7
internal display switch,

identifying 13

internal microphones,

identifying 13

J

jacks

audio-in (microphone) 7
audio-out (headphone) 7
RJ-11 (modem) 10, 11
RJ-45 (network) 10, 11
S-Video-out 10, 11

K

keypad keys, identifying 6
keys

esc 5
fn 6
function 6
keypad 6
Windows applications 6
Windows logo 6

L

labels

Bluetooth 16
HP Broadband 16
Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity 16
modem approval 16
regulatory 16
service tag 16
SIM 16
wireless certification 16
WLAN 16

latch, battery release 12
lights

battery 3
caps lock 3
Digital Media Slot 10
drive 3
media button 3

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mute 3
num lock 4
optical drive 9
power 3
TouchPad 2
volume down 3
volume mute 3
volume up 3
wireless 7

M

media button light, identifying 3
media button, identifying 5
memory module compartment,

identifying 12
microphone (audio-in) jack 7
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

label 16
modem approval label 16
monitor port, external 10, 11
mute button, identifying 5
mute light, identifying 3

N

num lock light, identifying 4

O

operating system

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label 16

Product Key 16
optical drive light, identifying 9
optical drive, identifying 9

P

ports

1394 10

expansion 10, 11

external monitor 10, 11

USB 9, 10, 11
power button, identifying 4
power connector, identifying 9
power cord, identifying 15
power lights, identifying 3
Product Key 16
product name and number,

computer 16

R

regulatory information

modem approval label 16

regulatory label 16
wireless certification labels 16

RJ-11 (modem) jack,

identifying 10, 11

RJ-45 (network) jack,

identifying 10, 11

S

S-Video-out jack, identifying 10,

11
scrolling regions, TouchPad 2
security cable slot, identifying 9
serial number, computer 16
service tag 16
SIM label 16
slots

Digital Media 10
memory module 12
security cable 9

speakers, identifying 4

T

TouchPad

buttons 2
identifying 2
scrolling regions 2

Touchpad

buttons 2

scrolling regions 2
TouchPad light, identifying 2
TouchPad on/off button 3
traveling with the computer

modem approval label 16

wireless certification labels 16

U

USB ports, identifying 9, 10, 11

V

vents, identifying 8, 12
volume down light, identifying 3
volume mute button, identifying 5
volume mute light, identifying 3
volume scroll zone, identifying 5
volume up light, identifying 3

W

Windows applications key,

identifying 6
Windows logo key, identifying 6
wireless antennae 14

wireless certification label 16
wireless light, identifying 7
wireless switch, identifying 7
WLAN device 16
WLAN label 16

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