HP COMPAQ NX6125, COMPAQ NX6115 User Manual

Notebook Tour

Document Part Number: 383364-001

May 2005

This guide explains the notebook hardware features.

Notebook Tour

This guide explains the hardware features of the notebook.

Components included with your notebook may vary by

✎

geographical region and by model. The illustrations in this guide identify the standard external features included in most notebook models. Refer to the illustrations that most closely match your notebook.

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Top Components

Lights

Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your

✎

notebook.

Component Description

1 Power/standby lights* (2) Green: The notebook is on.

Blinking green: The notebook is in standby mode.

Off: The notebook is off or in hibernation.

(Continued)

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Component Description

2 Wireless lights

†

(2) On: An integrated wireless device,

such as a wireless local area network (LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device is turned on.

3 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

4 Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded

numeric keypad is enabled.

5 Volume mute light On: System sound is turned off.

IDE (Integrated Drive

6

Electronics) drive light

Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging.

7

*There are 2 power/standby lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; the other power/standby light is always visible on the front of the notebook.

†

There are 2 wireless lights. Both display the same information. The light

the wireless button is visible only when the notebook is open; the other

on wireless light is always visible on the front of the notebook.

Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity.

Blinking amber: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When

critical

the battery reaches a low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly.

Off: If the notebook is connected to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the notebook are fully charged. If the notebook is not connected to an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition.

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Component Description

Power/standby lights* (2) Green: The notebook is on.

1

Blinking green: The notebook is in standby mode.

Off: The notebook is off or

hibernation.

in

2 Wireless lights

†

(2) On: An integrated wireless device,

such as a wireless LAN device and/or a Bluetooth device is turned on.

3 Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

4 Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded

numeric keypad is enabled.

(Continued)

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Component Description

5 IDE drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive

is being accessed.

Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging.

6

Green: A battery pack is close to full charge capacity.

Blinking amber: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When

critical

the battery reaches a low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly.

Off: If the notebook is connected to an external power source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the notebook are fully charged. If the notebook is not connected to an external power source, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition.

*There are 2 power/standby lights. Both display the same information. The light on the power button is visible only when the notebook is open; the other power/standby light is always visible on the front of the notebook.

†

There are 2 wireless lights. Both display the same information. The light

the wireless button is visible only when the notebook is open; the other

on wireless light is always visible on the front of the notebook.

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TouchPad

Component Description

1 TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or

activates items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking.

2 Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on

external mouse.

an

3 Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on

an external mouse.

4 TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls upward or downward.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

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Buttons, Switches and Readers

Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your

✎

notebook.

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Component Description

1 Power/standby button* When the notebook is

■ Off, press the button to turn on

the notebook.

■ In standby, briefly press the button

to exit standby.

■ In hibernation, briefly press the

button to exit hibernation.

If the notebook has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures cannot be used, press the power/standby button and hold for at least 5 seconds to turn off the notebook.

2 Display switch Initiates standby mode if the display

closed while the notebook is

is

on.

turned

3 Info Center button Launches Info Center, which enables

you to open the following software solutions: Altiris Local Recovery, Contact HP, Help and Support, Accessories Product Tour (Options Demo), ProtectTools Security Manager, Software Setup, System Information, and Wireless Assistant.

4 Wireless button* Turns the wireless functionality on

off, but does not create a wireless

or connection.

To establish a wireless

✎

connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For more information about establishing a wireless connection from Windows, visit

http://www.hp.com/go/wireless.

(Continued)

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Component Description

5 Presentation mode button Turns on Presentation mode.

6 Volume mute button Mutes system sound.

7 Volume down button Decreases system volume.

8 Volume up button Increases system volume.

Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows

9

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

instead of a password logon.

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Component Description

1 Power/standby button* When the notebook is

■ Off, press the button to turn

on the notebook.

■ In standby, briefly press the

button to exit standby.

■ In hibernation, briefly press

button to exit hibernation.

the

If the notebook has stopped responding and Microsoft Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press the power/standby button and hold for 5 the

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seconds to turn off

notebook.

(Continued)

Component Description

2 Display switch Puts the notebook in standby if the

display is closed while the notebook

turned on.

is

3 Wireless button* Turns the wireless functionality on

off, but does not create a wireless

or connection.

To establish a wireless

✎

connection, a wireless network must already be set up. For more information about establishing

wireless connection

a

Windows, visit

from

http://www.hp.com/go/wireless.

*This table describes default settings. For information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

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Keys

Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration

✎

in this section.

Component Description

esc key Executes frequently used system

1

Windows logo key Displays the Microsoft Windows

2

functions when pressed in combination with the fn

Start

key.

menu.

3 fn key Executes frequently used system

functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc

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key.

(Continued)

Component Description

4 Function keys Execute frequently used system

functions when pressed in combination

✎

with the fn key.

Refer to the table in “Hotkey

Quick Reference” for a

description of each hotkey.

5 Embedded numeric

keys

keypad

Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

6 Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items

beneath the pointer.

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Hotkey Quick Reference

Key Combination to Activate

Function

Initiate standby fn+f3 Power/standby

Alternate between notebook display and external display

Mute the system sound fn+f5 fn+f5

Decrease system sound fn+f6 Not applicable

Increase system sound fn+f7 Not applicable

View battery information fn+f8 fn+f8

Decrease screen brightness fn+f9 Not applicable

Increase screen brightness fn+f10 Not applicable

Display system information fn+esc fn+esc

Function

fn+f4 fn+f4

Key Combination to Deactivate Function

button

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Front Components

Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your

✎

notebook.

Component Description

1 Speakers (2) Produce system sound.

2 Display release latch Opens the notebook.

3 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot

(select models only)

4 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot light

(select models only)

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Supports 6 optional digital media card formats: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SmartMedia card, and xD-Picture Card.

On: Slot is accessing a digital

card.

media

Component Description

1 Speakers (2) Produce system sound.

Display release latch Opens the notebook.

2

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Rear Components

Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your

✎

notebook.

Component Description

1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable

the notebook.

to

Security solutions are

Ä

designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.

2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional

power adapter.

(Continued)

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Component Description

3 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

4 USB port Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant

devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay II to the notebook. The MultiBay II must be connected to an external power source.

S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video

5

such as a television, VCR,

device camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.

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Component Description

1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable

the notebook.

to

Security solutions are

Ä

designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.

2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional

power adapter.

RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

3

USB port Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant

4

devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay II to the notebook. The MultiBay II must be connected to an external power source.

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Right-Side Components

Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration

✎

in this section.

Component Description

1 Optical drive button Releases the media tray.

2 Optical drive Reads an optical disc.

3 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects a modem cable.

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Left-Side Components

Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration

✎

in this section.

Component Description

1 Vent Enables airflow to cool internal

components.

To prevent overheating, do

Ä

2 External monitor port Connects an external monitor.

obstruct vents. Using the

not notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow.

3 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394

device, such as a camcorder.

(Continued)

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Component Description

4 USB ports (2) Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant

devices to the notebook using a standard USB cable. Either port can also connect an optional External MultiBay II to the notebook. The MultiBay II must be connected to

external power source.

an

5 Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional headset

microphone or a monaural microphone.

6 Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces system sound when

connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset,

television audio.

or

7 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II

Cards.

PC

ExpressCard slot

8

9

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models only)

(select

PC Card slot eject button (1) Ejects the PC Card from the

Supports optional ExpressCard/54

ExpressCard/34 cards.

or

Card slot.

PC

Bottom Components

Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your

✎

notebook.

Component Description

Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.

1

Vents (2 or 3)* Enable airflow to cool internal

2

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components.

To prevent overheating, do

Ä

obstruct vents. Using the

not notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow.

(Continued)

Component Description

Docking connector Connects the notebook to an optional

3

docking device.

Primary battery pack release

4

latches (2)

Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay.

5 Primary battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.

Travel battery connector Connects an optional travel battery.

6

7 Memory module

compartment

*Depending on your notebook model, the vents on the notebook may vary

number and location.

in

Contains the memory module slots.

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Component Description

Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.

1

Vents (2 or 3)* Enable airflow to cool internal

2

components.

To prevent overheating, do

Ä

not obstruct vents. Using the notebook on a soft surface, such as a pillow, blanket, rug, or thick clothing, may block airflow.

3 Primary battery pack release

latches (2)

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Release the primary battery pack from the battery bay.

(Continued)

Component Description

4 Primary battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.

Travel battery connector Connects an optional travel battery.

5

6 Memory module

compartment

*Depending on your notebook model, the vents on the notebook may vary

number and location.

in

Contains the memory module slots.

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Display Components

Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration

✎

in this section.

Component Description

1 Display release latch Opens the notebook.

Internal microphone Records sound.

2

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Wireless Antennae (Select

On select notebook models, there are 2 wireless antennae that send and receive wireless device signals. They are not visible from the outside of the notebook.

For wireless regulatory notices in your region, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices guide located in the Help and Support Center. Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration

✎

in this section.

Models Only)

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Additional Hardware Components

Component Description

1 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an

outlet.

AC

2 AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

3 Modem cable* Connects an internal modem to

RJ-11 telephone jack or to a

an country-specific modem adapter.

4 Primary battery pack* Powers the notebook when the

notebook is not connected to external

*Modem cables, battery packs, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

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power.

Labels

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

■ Service Tag—Provides the product name, product number

■ Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity—Contains the

■ Regulatory label—Provides regulatory information about the

■ Modem Approval label—Provides regulatory information

(P/N), and serial number (S/N) of your notebook. You may need the product number and the serial number when you contact Customer Care. The Service Tag label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. The information on the Service Tag is also available through Start > Help and Support.

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 notebook.

notebook. The Regulatory label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook.

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 to the bottom of the notebook.

■ Wireless certification labels—Some notebook models include

an optional wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate is included with your notebook. It provides regulatory information about each device and the approval markings of some of the countries in which the device has been approved for use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to the bottom of the notebook.

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Specifications

Operating Environment

The operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transport the notebook in extreme environments.

Factor Metric U.S.

Temperature

Operating (not writing to optical disc) 0°C to 35°C 32°F to 95°F

Operating (writing to optical disc) 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F

Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

Operating 10% to 90% 10% to 90%

Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95%

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia) -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft

Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.4 psia) -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft

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Rated Input Power

The power information in this section may be helpful if you plan to travel internationally with the notebook.

The notebook operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although the notebook can be powered from a stand-alone DC power source, it is strongly recommended that the notebook be powered only with an

adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved by HP.

AC

The notebook is capable of accepting DC power within the following specifications.

Input Power Rating

Operating voltage 18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W

Operating current 3.5 A

This product is designed for IT power systems in Norway with phase-to-phase voltage not exceeding 240 V rms.

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Index

1394 port 21 6-in-1 Digital Media Slot light

15

6-in-1 Digital Media Slot,

location

15

A

AC adapter, identifying 29 altitude specifications antennae applications key, Windows audio-in (microphone) jack audio-out (headphone) jack

28

31

13

22 22

B

battery bay 24, 26, 30 battery light, identifying battery pack release latch

25 battery pack, identifying bays

battery hard drive

Bluetooth label

24, 26, 30

23, 25

30

3, 5

24,

29

buttons

Info Center mute optical drive PC Card slot eject power/standby Presentation mode TouchPad volume wireless

8

9

6

9

8, 11

C

cables

RJ-11 (modem) RJ-45 (network)

18, 19, 22

USB caps lock light Certificate of Authenticity

30

label

compartments, memory

module

3, 4

24, 26

20

22

8, 10

9

18, 19, 29

18, 19

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components

bottom display front left-side rear right-side top

connectors

docking power travel battery

cord, power, identifying

23

27

15

21

17

20

2

24

17, 19

24, 26

29

D

digital media cards 15 display release latch display switch, identifying

11 docking connector drives, optical

15, 16, 27

8,

24

20

E

eject button, PC Card slot 22 environmental specifications

31 exhaust vents ExpressCard external monitor port

21, 23, 25

22

21

F

fingerprint reader 9

fn key 12

function keys

13

H

hard drive bay, identifying 23,

25 headphone (audio-out) jack hotkey commands

alternate displays decrease screen brightness

14 decrease system sound display system information

14 increase screen brightness

14 increase system sound initiate standby mute system sound view battery information

14

hotkeys, Quick Reference humidity specifications

I

IDE drive light 3, 5 IEEE 1394 port Info Center button internal microphone

21

J

jacks

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

18

22

14

31

8

27

22 22

20

18, 19

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K

keypad keys 13 keys

esc 12 fn 12

function keypad Windows applications Windows logo

13

12

L

labels

Bluetooth Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity Modem Approval Regulatory Service Tag wireless certification WLAN

latches

battery pack release display release

lights

6-in-1 Digital Media Slot

15 battery caps lock IDE drive mute num lock power/standby wireless

lock, security cable

30

15, 16, 27

3, 5

3, 4

3, 5

3

3, 4

2, 4

3, 4

17, 19

30

24, 25

13

M

memory module compartment

24, 26

Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro microphone (audio-in) jack microphone, internal Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label Modem Approval label modem cable monitor port, external MultiMediaCard mute button mute light

15

18, 19

9

3

N

network (RJ-45) jack 18, 19 network cable num lock light

18, 19

3, 4

O

operating environment

specifications operating system

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label

Product Key optical drive button optical drive, identifying optional power adapter

31

30

P

PC Card slot 22 PC Card slot eject button

15

22

27

30

21

15

30

20

17, 19

22

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ports

21

1394 external monitor

18, 19, 22

USB power connector power cord power/standby button power/standby light Presentation mode button Product Key product name and number,

notebook

29

30

21

17, 19

8, 10

2, 4

9

R

rated input power

specifications

regulatory information

Modem Approval label

Regulatory label

wireless certification labels

30

release latch

battery pack

display RJ-11 (modem) cable RJ-11 (modem) jack RJ-45 (network) jack

32

30

24, 25

15, 16, 27

29

20

18, 19

S

scrolling regions, TouchPad 6 Secure Digital (SD) Memory

15

Card security cable slot serial number, notebook

17, 19

30

Service Tag slots

6-in-1 Digital Media memory module PC Card

security cable SmartMedia (SM) card speakers specifications

operating environment

rated input power S-Video-out jack switches

display

identifying

30

22

17, 19

15, 16

18

8, 11

T

temperature specifications 31 TouchPad travel battery connector traveling with notebook

environmental

Modem Approval label

wireless certification labels

6

specifications

30

U

USB cable 18, 19, 22 USB ports, identifying

22

V

vents, exhaust 21, 23, 25 volume buttons

9

15

24, 26

15

31

32

24, 26

32

30

18, 19,

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W

Windows applications key 13 Windows logo key wireless antennae wireless button wireless certification label wireless light WLAN label

12

28

8, 11

30

3, 4

30

X

xD-Picture Card 15

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Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

Notebook Tour First Edition May 2005 Document Part Number: 383364-001

HP COMPAQ NX6125, COMPAQ NX6115 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Notebook Tour

Top Components

Lights

TouchPad

Buttons, Switches and Readers

Keys

Hotkey Quick Reference

Front Components

Rear Components

Right-Side Components

Left-Side Components

Bottom Components

Display Components

Additional Hardware Components

Labels

Specifications

Operating Environment

Rated Input Power

Index