HP Compaq Presario V6000T CTO, Compaq Presario V6100 CTO, Compaq Presario V6102EA, Compaq Presario V6104NR, Compaq Presario V6104US User Guide

Remote Control (Select Models Only)

User Guide

© Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.

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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
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not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.

Second Edition: May 2006

Document part Number: 416182–002

Table of contents

1 Introduction

2 HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version)

Inserting the battery (PC Card version) ................................................................................................ 4

Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot ..................................................................................... 6

Button quick reference (PC Card version) ............................................................................................ 7

HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version) component functions ................................................. 10

3 HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard version)

Inserting the battery (ExpressCard version) ....................................................................................... 12

Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot ............................................................................ 14

Button quick reference (ExpressCard version) ................................................................................... 16

HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard version) component functions .......................................... 19

4 Troubleshooting the remote control

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 23

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1 Introduction

This guide provides information on using the HP Mobile Remote Control (shipped with select computer
models only). Two different remote control models are covered in this guide: one that fits in the PC Card
slot and one that fits in the ExpressCard slot.

NOTE Depending on your computer model, you may not have both a PC Card slot and an

ExpressCard slot. Refer to the computer user guide.

The following illustration identifies the 2 remote controls.

(1) HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version)

(2) HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard version)

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2 HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card

version)

This chapter provides information on the PC Card remote control.

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Inserting the battery (PC Card version)

WARNING! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used

batteries according to the instructions.

To insert the battery into the HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version):

1. On the back of the remote control, turn the battery compartment cover counterclockwise (1) and

remove it (2).

2. With the positive side of the battery facing up, insert the battery into the compartment.

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3. Insert the tabs on the battery compartment cover into the slots in the battery compartment and turn

the cover clockwise to close.

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Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot

The HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version) can be stored in the PC Card slot of the computer
for convenience and safety.

CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and remote control, do not insert the PC Card

version of the remote control or a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot (select computer models
only).

The PC Card slot or slot insert may display the following icon.

To store the remote control:

NOTE Your computer model may look different than the illustrations in this section. Refer to the

computer user guide for the location of the PC Card slot.

1. Remove the PC Card slot insert.

2. Gently slide the remote control into the PC Card slot until it is firmly in place.

CAUTION If the remote control does not easily slide into the slot, be sure you are inserting

the remote control into the correct slot.

To remove the remote control from the PC Card slot:

1. Press the PC Card slot eject button to release the remote control.

2. Pull the remote control out of the slot.

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Button quick reference (PC Card version)

This section provides information on the button functions of the HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card
version).

When the computer is off:

Press the power button (1) to start the computer in Windows.

●

Press the DVD Menu button (2) to open QuickPlay DVD mode (select computer models only).

●

Press the Music button (3) to open QuickPlay music mode (select computer models only).

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Button Function in Microsoft® Windows® Function in QuickPlay (select models only)

Power If the computer is

On, briefly press to initiate hibernation.

●

In standby, briefly press to resume from

●

standby.

In hibernation, briefly press to restore from

●

hibernation.

DVD Menu If the computer is

On, press to open the default Windows DVD

●

player.

On and playing a DVD, press to view the

●

menu of the DVD.

Press to turn QuickPlay off.

In QuickPlay music mode, press to switch to

●

QuickPlay DVD mode.

When a DVD is playing, press to view the

●

menu of the DVD.

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Button Function in Microsoft® Windows® Function in QuickPlay (select models only)

In standby, press briefly to resume from

●

standby.

In hibernation, press to open QuickPlay DVD

●

mode (select computer models only).

Music

Stop Press to stop the current media activity, such as

Rewind Press to rewind the selected media. Press to rewind the selected media.

Play/Pause

Fast Forward Press to fast forward the selected media. Press to fast forward the selected media.

Volume Up Press to increase system volume. Press to increase system volume.

In Windows, press to open the default

●

Windows music player.

In standby, press briefly to resume from

●

standby.

In hibernation, press to open QuickPlay

●

music mode (select computer models only).

playing, rewinding, etc.

Media not playing, press to play the media.

●

Media playing, press to pause the media.

●

In QuickPlay DVD mode, press to switch to
QuickPlay music mode.

Press to stop the current media activity, such as
playing, rewinding, etc.

Media not playing, press to play the media.

●

Media playing, press to pause the media.

●

Volume Down Press to decrease system volume. Press to decrease system volume.

Mute

Previous Press to go back to the previous track or chapter. Press to go back to the previous track or chapter.

Next Press to go to the next track or chapter. Press to go to the next track or chapter.

Up Navigation. Press to scroll up. Navigation. Press to scroll up.

Press to mute system volume.

●

If muted, press to restore system volume.

●

Press to mute system volume.

●

If muted, press to restore system volume.

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Button Function in Microsoft® Windows® Function in QuickPlay (select models only)

Left Navigation. Press to scroll left. Navigation. Press to scroll left.

Ok Navigation. Press to select an item on the screen. Navigation. Press to select an item on the screen.

Right Navigation. Press to scroll right. Navigation. Press to scroll right.

Down Navigation. Press to scroll down. Navigation. Press to scroll down.

Back Press to emulate the “back” function of the alt

+left arrow command in the active application.

Information Press to view information about a selected item in

an application (if available).

Print Press to open the print options window of the

active application.

Photo Press to open the default Windows picture

application.

Media Press to open the default Windows media

application.

Switch Screens Press to switch the computer image between the

computer display and an external display.

In music mode, press to move up one

●

directory level in the My Music display.

In DVD mode, this button is inactive.

●

Press to display battery and volume status.

If playing a DVD, the DVD title, chapter, and time
information is also displayed.

None

None

None

Press to switch the computer image between the
computer display and an external display.

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HP Mobile Remote Control (PC Card version) component functions

The infrared lens on the remote control links the remote control to the computer. The link requires a line­of-sight path between the infrared lens on the remote control and the infrared lens on the computer.

Things to remember:

The HP Mobile Remote Control operates within Microsoft® Windows®, QuickPlay (select computer

●

models only), and InterVideo Home Theater software (select computer models only). Each button
responds according to which application is active.

NOTE Refer to the InterVideo Home Theater on-screen Help for remote control

information.

NOTE For information on using QuickPlay, refer to the QuickPlay online Help.

Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer buttons. For example, the

●

DVD button on the remote control and the DVD button on the computer have the same functions
and can be used interchangeably.

Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer hotkeys. Refer to the

●

computer user guide for information on supported hotkeys.

Other remote control buttons provide functions that are not duplicated by computer buttons or

●

preset key combinations.

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3 HP Mobile Remote Control

(ExpressCard version)

This chapter provides information on the ExpressCard remote control.

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Inserting the battery (ExpressCard version)

WARNING! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used

batteries according to the instructions.

To insert the battery into the HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard version):

1. On the back of the remote control, lift the battery compartment cover (1) and remove it (2).

2. With the positive side of the battery facing up, insert the battery into the compartment.

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3. Align the battery compartment cover (1) with the battery compartment and press down to close the

cover (2).

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Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot

The HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard version) can be stored in the ExpressCard slot of the
computer for convenience and safety.

CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and remote control, do not insert the

ExpressCard version of the remote control or an ExpressCard into the PC Card slot (select
computer models only).

The ExpressCard slot or slot insert may display the following icon.

To store the remote control:

NOTE Your computer model may look different than the illustrations in this section. Refer to the

computer user guide for the location of the ExpressCard slot.

1. Remove the ExpressCard slot insert.

2. Gently slide the remote control into the ExpressCard slot until it is firmly in place. Ensure that it lies

flush with the edge of the computer.

CAUTION If the remote control does not easily slide into the slot, be sure you are inserting

the remote control into the correct slot.

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To remove the remote control from the ExpressCard slot:

If the ExpressCard slot has an eject button:

●

a. Press the ExpressCard slot eject button to release the remote control.

b. Pull the remote control out of the slot.

If the ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button:

●

a. Gently push in on the remote control to release it.

b. Pull the remote control out of the slot.

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Button quick reference (ExpressCard version)

This section provides information on the button functions of the HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard
version).

When the computer is off:

Press the power button (1) to start the computer in Windows.

●

Press the Media button (2) to open QuickPlay (select computer models only).

●

Press the DVD Menu button (3) to open QuickPlay DVD mode (select computer models only).

●

Press the Music button (4) to open QuickPlay music mode (select computer models only).

●

Button Function in Microsoft® Windows® Function in QuickPlay (select models only)

Power If the computer is

On, press to emulate the computer power

●

button. Refer to the computer
documentation for information.

In standby, briefly press to resume from

●

standby.

In hibernation, briefly press to restore from

●

hibernation.

Switch Screens Press to switch the computer image between the

Media Press to open QuickPlay (select computer

computer display and an external display.

models only) or the default music application.

Press to turn off QuickPlay.

Press to switch the computer image between the
computer display and an external display.

None

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Button Function in Microsoft® Windows® Function in QuickPlay (select models only)

DVD Menu

Music If the computer is

Channel/ Page Up

If the computer is

On, press to open QuickPlay for Windows

●

DVD Mode (select models only) or the
default media application.

On and playing a DVD, press to view the

●

menu of the DVD.

In standby, press briefly to resume from

●

standby.

In hibernation, press to open QuickPlay

●

Display DVD mode (select computer models
only).

On, press to open QuickPlay for Windows

●

Music mode (select models only) or the
default media application.

In standby, press briefly to resume from

●

standby.

In hibernation, press to open QuickPlay

●

Display music mode (select computer
models only).

Press to change channels in ascending

●

order.

In QuickPlay music mode, press to switch to

●

QuickPlay DVD mode.

When a DVD is playing, press to view the

●

menu of the DVD.

In QuickPlay DVD mode, press to switch to
QuickPlay music mode.

Press to navigate backward a page.

Press to emulate the pg up key on a

●

keyboard.

Channel/ Page
Down

Stop Press to stop the current media activity, such as

Rewind Press to rewind the selected media. Press to rewind the selected media.

Play/Pause

Fast Forward Press to fast forward the selected media. Press to fast forward the selected media.

Previous Press to go back to the previous track or chapter. Press to go back to the previous track or chapter.

Press to change channels in descending

●

order.

Press to emulate the pg dn key on a

●

keyboard.

playing, rewinding, etc.

Media not playing, press to play the media.

●

Media playing, press to pause the media.

●

Press to navigate forward a page.

Press to stop the current media activity, such as
playing, rewinding, etc.

Media not playing, press to play the media.

●

Media playing, press to pause the media.

●

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Button Function in Microsoft® Windows® Function in QuickPlay (select models only)

Next Press to go to the next track or chapter. Press to go to the next track or chapter.

Up Navigation. Press to scroll up. Navigation. Press to scroll up.

Left Navigation. Press to scroll left. Navigation. Press to scroll left.

Ok Navigation. Press to select an item on the screen. Navigation. Press to select an item on the screen.

Right Navigation. Press to scroll right. Navigation. Press to scroll right.

Down Navigation. Press to scroll down. Navigation. Press to scroll down.

Back Press to emulate the “back” function of the

backspace key command in the active
application.

Information Press to display system information. Press to display information and settings for

Volume Down Press to decrease system volume. Press to decrease system volume.

Mute

Volume Up Press to increase system volume. Press to increase system volume.

Press to mute system volume.

●

If muted, press to restore system volume.

●

In music mode, press to move up one

●

directory level in the My Music display.

In DVD mode, this button is inactive.

●

QuickPlay programs.

Press to mute system volume.

●

If muted, press to restore system volume.

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HP Mobile Remote Control (ExpressCard version) component functions

The infrared lens on the remote control links the remote control to the computer. The link requires a line­of-sight path between the infrared lens on the remote control and the infrared lens on the computer.

Things to remember:

The HP Mobile Remote Control operates within Microsoft® Windows®, QuickPlay (select computer

●

models only), and InterVideo Home Theater software (select computer models only). Each button
responds according to which application is active.

NOTE Refer to the InterVideo Home Theater on-screen Help for remote control

information.

NOTE For information on using QuickPlay, refer to the QuickPlay online Help.

Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer buttons. For example, the

●

DVD button on the remote control and the DVD button on the computer have the same functions
and can be used interchangeably.

Some remote control buttons perform the same functions as computer hotkeys. Refer to the

●

computer user guide for information on supported hotkeys.

Other remote control buttons provide functions that are not duplicated by computer buttons or

●

preset key combinations.

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4 Troubleshooting the remote control

Refer to the following table for help in troubleshooting remote control problems.

Problem Possible solution

My remote control is not working.

My remote control will not fit into the slot
for storage.

I cannot remove the remote control
from the slot.

Be sure you have a clear line of sight from the remote control to

●

the IR port on the computer or expansion product.

Be sure that you are within range of the IR port on the computer

●

or expansion product.

Be sure the battery is properly installed and has a charge.

●

Replace the battery if necessary.

Be sure you are using the remote control with a supported

●

computer or expansion product.

Be sure you are inserting the remote control into the proper slot on the
computer. A PC Card remote control must be inserted into the PC Card
slot and an ExpressCard remote control must be inserted into the
ExpressCard slot.

Refer to the removal instructions in this guide for your remote control
model.

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Index

B

battery

inserting into remote

(ExpressCard version) 12

inserting into remote (PC Card

version) 4

buttons

remote control (ExpressCard

version) 16

remote control (PC Card

version) 7

E

ExpressCard slot

storing remote control 14

P

PC Card slot

storing remote control 6

Q

QuickPlay

using with remote control (PC

Card version) 7

R

remote control, ExpressCard

button quick reference 16
inserting battery 12
overview 1, 11
storing 14

remote control, PC Card

button quick reference 7
inserting battery 4
overview 1, 3
storing 6

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