This guide explains how to identify and use notebook hardware
features, including connectors for external devices. It also
includes power and environmental specifications, which might
be helpful when traveling with the notebook.
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Hardware Guide
Compaq Notebook Series
First Edition November 2003
Reference Number: R3000
Document Part Number: 355390-001
Contents
1 Hardware Components
Identifying Parts of the Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Components included with the notebook vary by geographical
region and by model. This guide includes illustrations for
the different models and features. In each section, refer to the
illustrations that closely match your notebook.
The illustrations in Chapter 1 identify the standard external
features included in most notebook models.
Display
1
ComponentDescription
Display release latchOpens the notebook.
Hardware Guide1–1
Hardware Components
TouchPad
ComponentDescription
TouchPad*Moves the pointer and selects or
1
Left and right TouchPad
2
buttons
activates items on the screen.
Function like the left and right buttons
on an external mouse.
TouchPad on/off buttonTurns TouchPad on or off.
3
TouchPad lightOn: TouchPad is enabled.
4
*For information about TouchPad settings, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and
Keyboard.”
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Top Components
Power Lights
Hardware Components
ComponentDescription
Power button lightOn: Notebook is turned on.
1
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
Power/Standby lightOn: Notebook is turned on.
2
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
Battery light On: Battery pack is charging.
3
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied, with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
Hardware Guide1–3
Hardware Components
Keyboard and Drive Lights
ComponentDescription
Caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is on.
1
Num lock lightOn: Num lock or the internal
2
IDE (Integrated Drive
3
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
Optical disk drive lightOn: The optical drive bay is being
4
5-in-1 Memory Reader light
5
(select models)
*For information about using num lock, the internal keypad, or an external
keypad, see Chapter 2, “TouchPad and Keyboard.”
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keypad is on.*
On: The internal hard drive or the
optical drive bay is being accessed.
accessed.
On: Memory Reader is accessing an
optional digital media card.
Power and Volume Controls
ComponentDescription
Power button*When the notebook is:
1
■ Off, press the button to turn on the notebook.
■ On, briefly press the button to initiate Hibernation.
■ In Standby, briefly press the button to resume
from Standby.
■ In Hibernation, briefly press the button to resume
from Hibernation.
Hardware Components
If the system has stopped responding and
✎
Microsoft
procedures cannot be used, press and hold
the button for at least 4 seconds to turn off
the notebook.
Mute buttonOn: Audio is muted.
2
3
Volu me
buttons (2)
Decrease and increase the system volume:
■ To decrease volume, use the left button.
® Windows® shutdown
■ To increase volume, use the right button.
*This table describes default settings. For information about changing the
function of the power button, refer to the “Power” chapter in the
on this CD.
Guide
Hardware Guide1–5
Software
Hardware Components
Wireless On/Off Button and
Application Keys
ComponentDescription
Wireless On/Off button Enables wireless functionality, but
1
Windows logo keyDisplays Windows Start menu.
2
Windows Applications key Displays shortcut menu for any
3
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does not create a wireless connection.
To set up and complete a
✎
wireless connection,
additional hardware and
software might be required.
highlighted items.
Function and Keypad Keys
ComponentDescription
FnkeyCombines with the function keys to
1
perform additional system and
application tasks. For example,
pressing Fn+F8 increases screen
brightness.
Hardware Components
Function keys (11)* Perform system and application tasks.
2
When combined with the Fn
function keys F1
additional tasks as hotkeys. (The
function key is not used.)
F2
Keypad keys (15)Can be used like the keys on an
3
*For more information, refer to the “Hotkey Quick Reference” section in
Chapter 2, “TouchPad and Keyboard.”
Hardware Guide1–7
external numeric keypad.
through F12 perform
key,
Hardware Components
Front Components
ComponentDescription
Stereo speakers (2)Produce stereo sound.
1
Power/Standby lightOn: Notebook is turned on.
2
Blinking: Notebook is in Standby.
Off: Notebook is off or in Hibernation.
Display release latchOpens the notebook.
3
IDE (Integrated Drive
4
Electronics) light; also
referred to as hard
drive/optical drive activity
light
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On: The internal hard drive or optical
drive bay is being accessed.
(continued)
Hardware Components
Battery lightOn: Battery pack is charging.
5
Blinking: Battery pack has reached a
low-battery condition.
Off: AC power is applied, with battery
pack either fully charged or not
installed, or no AC power is applied.
Wireless On/Off button Enables wireless functionality, but
6
does not create a wireless connection.
To set up and complete a
✎
wireless connection, additional
hardware and software might be
required.
Hardware Guide1–9
Hardware Components
Rear Components
ComponentDescription
Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
1
Exhaust ventAllows airflow to cool internal
2
components. Additional vents are
on the bottom of the notebook.
To prevent overheating, do
Ä
not obstruct the vent. Do not
allow a hard surface, such as
an adjoining printer, or a soft
surface, such as bedding or
clothing, to block airflow.
External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor
3
Parallel connectorConnects an optional parallel device,
4
RJ-11 jack (select models)Connects the modem cable.
5
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or overhead projector.
such as a printer.
(select models)
Left-Side Components
1
ComponentDescription
Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to
1
the notebook.
Hardware Components
The purpose of security
✎
solutions is to act as a
deterrent. These solutions do
not prevent the product from
being mishandled or stolen.
5-in-1 Memory Reader and
2
light (select models)
PC Card slot (1 or 2 slots,
3
select models)
PC Card eject button (1 or
4
2 buttons, select models)
Supports 5 optional digital media
formats: SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard, SmartMedia,
Memory Stick, and Memory Stick Pro.
Light On: Slot is accessing digital
media.
Supports an optional Type I or Type II
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
Ejects an optional PC Card from the
PC Card slot.
(continued)
Hardware Guide1–11
Hardware Components
USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices, such as
5
printers.
Three drive configurations:
6
optional Digital Bay, optional
diskette drive, no drive
One of 4 optical drive bay
7
configurations
Digital Bay: Supports optional
pocket-sized Digital Drive.
Diskette drive: Supports standard
1.4-MB diskette.
No drive: No drive bay is installed.
■ CD-ROM drive
■ DV D-ROM d r ive
■ DVD/CD-RW combo drive—Can
write to recordable CDs, but
cannot write to recordable DVDs.
(Type of drive varies by model.)
■ DVD+RW/R and CD-RW combo
drive—Can write to both
recordable CDs and DVDs.
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Right-Side Components
ComponentDescription
Wireless on/off lightOn: Wireless functionality is enabled, but
1
Volume buttons (3) and
2
audio mute light
wireless connection might not be
configured.
Off: No wireless device is active.
Decrease, mute, and increase the system
volume:
■ To decrease volume, use left button.
■ To increase volume, use middle
button.
■ To mute or restore volume, use right
button.
■ Light on: Audio is muted.
Hardware Components
Audio-out headphone jack Connects an optional headphone, a
3
Hardware Guide1–13
headset, or powered stereo speakers.
Also connects the audio function of an
audio/video device, such as a television
or VCR.
(continued)
Hardware Components
Audio-in microphone jackConnects an optional external
4
USB connectorConnects an optional USB device, such
5
1394 connector
6
(select models)
microphone.
as a printer.
Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device,
such as a camcorder.
Infrared port
7
(select models)
Expansion portConnects an optional HP Notebook
8
RJ-45 network jack Connects an optional network cable.
9
S-Video-out jackConnects an optional S-Video device,
-
Provides wireless communication
between the notebook and an optional
IrDA-compliant device.
Expansion Base.
such as a television, VCR, camcorder,
overhead projector, or video capture card.
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Bottom Components
ComponentDescription
Battery release latchReleases the battery pack from the
1
Battery bayHolds the battery pack. (Battery shipment
2
battery bay.
and type vary by model.)
Hardware Components
Exhaust vents Allow airflow to cool internal components.
3
To prevent overheating, do not
Ä
obstruct the vent. Do not allow a
hard surface, such as an
adjoining printer, or a soft
surface, such as bedding or
clothing, to block airflow.
Hard drive bayHolds the primary hard drive.
4
Memory compartmentContains 2 memory slots, one of which is
5
Hardware Guide1–15
accessible for an optional 128-MB,
256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB memory
module upgrade. As shipped, the memory
slot might be filled with a replaceable
memory module, or it might be vacant,
depending on the notebook model.
Hardware Components
Labels
The labels affixed to the bottom of the notebook and to the inside
of the battery compartment provide information you might need
when troubleshooting system problems or traveling abroad with
the notebook.
■ The Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the notebook
contains the product name, product number (P/N), and serial
number (S/N). You will need the notebook serial number and
product number if you call customer support.
■ The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label affixed to the
bottom of the notebook contains the Product Key. You might
need this number to update or troubleshoot problems with the
operating system.
■ The System label affixed to the inside of the battery
compartment provides regulatory information about the
notebook.
■ The Product identification label affixed to the inside of the
battery compartment contains the serial number (S/N) of
the notebook and a code describing the original configuration
of the notebook.
■ The Modem approval label affixed to an optional internal
modem provides regulatory information.
■ The wireless certification labels affixed to the inside of the
battery compartment are specific to various types of optional
wireless devices. These labels provide regulatory information
and list the countries in which the optional wireless devices
have been approved for use. You might need the wireless
device information in order to use the wireless device while
traveling.
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Hardware Components
Additional Standard Components
The components included with the notebook vary by geographic
region and by model. The following illustrations and tables
identify the standard external components included with most
notebook models.
Documentation Library CD
Your notebook Documentation Library CD includes the
following guides:
■ Hardware Guide (the document you are viewing)
■ Software Guide
■ Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide
■ Regulatory and Safety Notices
■ Safety & Comfort Guide
■ Troubleshooting guide
■ Modem and Networking guide
For information about using the Documentation Library CD,
refer to the printed Startup Guide included with the notebook.
Hardware Guide1–17
Hardware Components
Cords, Cables and Adapters
ComponentDescription
Power cord*Connects the AC adapter to an
1
AC adapter**Converts AC power to DC power.
2
AC electrical outlet.
Modem cables
3
(select models)*
Country-specific modem
4
adapter (included by region
as required)
Japan-specific outlet adapter
5
(Japan only)
*Power cords and modem cables vary in appearance by region.
**AC adapters vary by region.
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Connects the modem to an
RJ-11 telephone jack or to a
country-specific modem adapter.
Adapts the modem cable to a
non-RJ-11 telephone jack.
Connects the AC adapter to a 2-prong
electrical outlet.
TouchPad and Keyboard
Using the TouchPad
The TouchPad duplicates the functions of an optional external
mouse.
■ To move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad
surface 1 in the direction you want to move the cursor.
If the cursor continues to move after you take your finger
✎
off the TouchPad, wait a few seconds for the cursor to stop
moving.
■ Use the left and right TouchPad buttons 2 as you would the
left and right buttons on an external mouse.
■ Use the TouchPad on/off button 3 to turn off the Touchpad.
This also turns off the TouchPad light 4.
2
Identifying TouchPad components
Hardware Guide2–1
TouchPad and Keyboard
Setting TouchPad Preferences
The TouchPad is supported by the mouse software in the
operating system. To access the Mouse Properties window, select
Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Mouse.
Among the settings you can select are:
■ TouchPad tapping, which enables you to tap the TouchPad
once or twice to select an object.
■ Inertial Movement, which enables you to continue to scroll
even though your finger has reached the edge of the
TouchPad.
■ Ty ping, which prevents inadvertent tapping when typing on
the keyboard.
Other features, such as sensitivity, virtual scrolling, mouse trails,
and mouse speed preferences, are available in the Mouse
Properties window.
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Using the Hotkeys
In this guide, the function keys are capitalized (Fn, F5). The
✎
function keys on your keyboard might be lowercase (fn, f5).
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hotkeys are preset combinations of the
the function keys 2. Excluding function key
F1 through F12 represent the hotkey functions available on your
notebook. The
Identifying hotkeys
F2 function key is not used.
Fn key 1 and one of
F2, the icons on
Hardware Guide2–3
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hotkey Quick Reference
The following table identifies the hotkey functions set at the
factory.
Default FunctionHotkey
Open Help and Support Center.Fn+F1
Not used.Fn+F2
Open Microsoft Internet Explorer.Fn+F3
Switch display image.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 DVD.Fn+F9
Stop an audio CD or DVD.Fn+F10
Play the previous track or chapter of an audio
CD or DVD.
Play the next track of an audio CD or DVD.Fn+F12
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Fn+F11
TouchPad and Keyboard
Hotkey Procedures
To use a hotkey command on the notebook keyboard:
■ Briefly press the Fn key, and then briefly press the second
key of the command.
-or-
■ Press and hold down the Fn key, briefly press the second key,
and then release both keys simultaneously.
Hotkey Commands
Open Help and Support Center (Fn+F1)
The Help and Support Center provides a comprehensive online
resource tool for contacting a Compaq support specialist, for
downloading the latest software driver updates and product
information, and for learning more about using and maintaining
your notebook.
Press the
window.
Fn+F1 hotkey to open the Help and Support Center
Open Internet Explorer (Fn+F3)
Press the Fn+F3 hotkey to open Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Switch Display Image (Fn+F4)
The Fn+F4 hotkey switches the image among display devices
connected to the notebook. For example, if an external monitor
is connected to the notebook, pressing
switches the image among the notebook display, the external
monitor display, and a simultaneous display on both the notebook
and the external monitor.
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Fn+F4 multiple times
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