HP Compaq Presario V3000 CTO, Compaq Presario V3000T CTO, Compaq Presario V3000Z CTO, Compaq Presario V3001XX, Compaq Presario V3002TU Notebook Tour Guide

Notebook Tour

User Guide

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First Edition: May 2006

Document Part Number: 412264-001

Table of contents

1 Components

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

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

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

Buttons, switches, and speakers ......................................................................................... 4

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

Hotkey quick reference ........................................................................................................ 6

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

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 16

2 Specifications

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 17

Rated input power .............................................................................................................................. 18

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

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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. 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.

NOTE Components included with 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. Can be set to perform other mouse
functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double­clicking.

(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.

(7) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.

*This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad 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 low­battery condition or a critical low-battery condition.

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 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: 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.

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

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Buttons, switches, and speakers

Component Description

(1) Power button* When the computer is

Off, press to turn on the computer.

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On, press to enter hibernation.

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In standby, briefly press to exit standby.

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In hibernation, briefly press to exit hibernation.

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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, the media button opens the music program or Media menu, allowing

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you to select a multimedia program.

Off, the media button does not function.

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In standby, the media button resumes from standby into Windows.

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If QuickPlay is installed and the computer is

On, the media button opens the music program or Media menu, allowing

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you to select a multimedia program.

Off, the media button opens the music program or the Media menu,

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allowing you to select a multimedia program.

In standby, the media button resumes from standby into Windows.

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NOTE The media button does not affect the hibernation file or the

procedure for restoring from hibernation.

(4) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.

(5) Volume scroll zone Adjusts volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right

to increase volume. Alternatively, you can tap the left half of the scroll zone to

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Component Description

decrease volume, or you can tap the right half of 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.

(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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Hotkey quick reference

To perform this function Press

Display system information. fn+esc

Clear system information fn+esc or press enter

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.

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

Stop an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f10

Play the previous track or section on an audio CD
or a DVD.

Play the next track on an audio CD or a DVD. fn+f12

fn+f4

fn+f11

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Front components

NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component Description

(1) Wireless switch (select models

only)*

(2) Wireless light Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network

(3) Consumer infrared lens (select

models only)

(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone,

(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers,

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.

(LAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is turned on.

Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.

Links the computer to the HP Remote Control (select models only).

or monaural microphone.

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) Optical drive Reads an optical disc.

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

(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.

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

(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

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,

(2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

(3) Expansion port 3 Connects the computer to an optional expansion product.

overhead projector, or video capture card.

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) USB port Connect an optional USB device.

(6) 1394 port Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder.

(7) Memory Reader 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), xD­Picture Card (XD) Type M.

(8) Memory Reader light On: A digital card is being accessed.

(9) ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.

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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 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.

ExpressCard slot Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards.

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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) Mini Card compartment Holds a wireless LAN device (select models only).

NOTE To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a

warning message, replace with only a Mini Card device 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. Then contact Customer Care through the Help and
Support Center.

(4) Vents (3) 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.

(5) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.

(6) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.

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Display components

Component Description

(1) Internal microphones (2) (select

models only)

(2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the

Record sound.

NOTE If there is a microphone icon next to each

microphone opening, your computer has internal
microphones.

computer is turned on.

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Wireless antennae (select models only)

On select computer models, at least 2 wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals.
These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.

For wireless regulatory notices pertaining to your region, refer to 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* 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)

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

Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack.

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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.

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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 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 memory module compartment.

Wireless certification label(s)—Provide information about optional wireless devices available on
select models, 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 inside the memory module
compartment.

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Operating environment

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

Factor Metric U.S.

Temperature

Operating

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

Relative humidity (noncondensing)

Operating

Nonoperating 5% to 95% 5% to 95%

Maximum altitude (unpressurized)

Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia*)

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

*Pounds per square inch absolute (psia) is another unit of measurement for altitude.

10°C to 35°C 50°F to 95°F

10% to 90% 10% to 90%

-15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft

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Rated input power

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

The computer operates on DC power, which can be supplied by an AC or a DC power source. Although
the computer can be powered from a standalone DC power source, it should be powered only with an
AC adapter or a DC power source supplied and approved by HP for use with the computer.

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

Input power Rating

Operating voltage 18.5 V dc to 19.0 V dc

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

Symbols/Numerics

1394 port, identifying 10

A

AC adapter, identifying 15
altitude specifications 17
antennae 14
applications key, Windows 5
audio-in (microphone) jack,

identifying 7

audio-out (headphone) jack,

identifying 7

B

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

12
battery, identifying 15
bays

battery 12, 16

hard drive 12
Bluetooth label 16
buttons

media 4

power 4

TouchPad 2

TouchPad on/off 2

volume mute 4

C

cable, RJ-11 (modem) 15
caps lock light, identifying 3
Certificate of Authenticity label 16
compartments

memory module 12

Mini Card 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

display switch, identifying 13
drive light, identifying 3
drives

hard 12

optical 9

E

environmental specifications 17
esc key, identifying 5
expansion port, identifying 10, 11
ExpressCard slot, identifying 10,

11

external monitor port, identifying

10, 11

F

fn key, identifying 5
function keys, identifying 5

H

hard drive bay, identifying 12
headphone (audio-out) jack 7
hotkeys, quick reference 6
humidity specifications 17

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) 9
RJ-45 (network 10, 11
S-Video-out 10, 11

K

keypad keys, identifying 5
keys

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

L

labels

Bluetooth 16
Microsoft Certificate of

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

latch, battery release 12
lights

battery 3
caps lock 3
drive 3
media button 3
Memory Reader 10
mute 3
num lock 3

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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 4
memory module compartment,

identifying 12

Memory Reader light, identifying

10
Memory Reader, identifying 10
microphone (audio-in) jack 7
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

label 16
Mini Card compartment, identifying

12
modem approval label 16
modem cable adapter, identifying

15
monitor port, external 10, 11
mute button, identifying 4
mute light, identifying 3

N

num lock light, identifying 3

O

operating environment

specifications 17
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
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

rated input power specifications

18

regulatory information

modem approval label 16
regulatory label 16

wireless certification labels 16
release latch, battery 12
RJ-11 (modem) cable, identifying

15
RJ-11 (modem) jack, identifying 9
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
slots

ExpressCard 10, 11
memory module 12
Memory Reader 10

security cable 9
speakers, identifying 4
specifications

operating environment 17

rated input power 18

T

temperature specifications 17
TouchPad

buttons 2

identifying 2

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

environmental specifications

18
modem approval label 16
wireless certification labels 16

U

USB ports, identifying 9, 10

V

vents, identifying 8, 12
volume down light, identifying 3
volume mute button, identifying 4
volume mute light, identifying 3
volume scroll zone, identifying 4
volume up light, identifying 3

W

Windows applications key,

identifying 5
Windows logo key, identifying 5
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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