HP Compaq Presario V3200 CTO, Compaq Presario V3218LA, Compaq Presario V3230AU, Compaq Presario V3231AU, Compaq Presario V3241AU Notebook Tour Guide

Notebook Tour

User Guide

© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard
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First Edition: January 2007

Document Part Number: 430308-001

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 > Computer > System properties.

2. In the left pane, click 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 double-clicking.

(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 > Hardware
and Sound > Mouse.

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Lights

Component Description

(1) Power lights (2)* On: The computer is on.

Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

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 level or a critical battery level.

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
level.

(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 the power button to turn on the

computer.

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

To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control

Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.

(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(3) Media button Launches the QuickPlay program (for models with QuickPlay

preinstalled). Launches the DVDPlay program (for models with
DVDPlay preinstalled).

NOTE If the computer has been set up to require a logon

password, you may be asked to log on to Windows.
QuickPlay or DVDPlay launches after you log on. Refer to
the QuickPlay or DVDPlay online Help for more
information.

(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 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 Help
and Support.

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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

(3) Windows logo key Displays the 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 a function key or the esc key.

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 Help and Support. 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 Hibernation. 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. fn+f11

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

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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) Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless

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

connection.

NOTE To establish a wireless connection, a wireless

network must already be set up.

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

Amber: An integrated wireless device is turned off.

(3) Consumer infrared lens (select models only) Links the computer to the HP Remote Control (select models only).

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

microphone, or monaural microphone.

(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produce 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) 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,

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

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

camcorder, 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) Digital Media Slot 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), xD­Picture Card (XD), xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M.

(8) Digital Media Slot 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.

(5) 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 Help
and Support.

(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) 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

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 country's section of the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices located in Help and Support.

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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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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2 Specifications

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

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

Digital Media Slot light,

identifying 10
Digital Media Slot, identifying 10
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
Hibernation hotkey 6
hotkeys, quick reference 6
humidity specifications 17

I

IEEE 1394 port, identifying 10
infrared lens, identifying 7
initiating Hibernation 6
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

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caps lock 3
Digital Media Slot 10
drive 3
media button 3
mute 3
num lock 3
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
microphone (audio-in) jack 7
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

label 16
Mini Card compartment,

identifying 12
modem approval label 16
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) 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

Digital Media Slot 10
ExpressCard 10, 11
memory module 12

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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