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Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Product Description
This chapter describes the features of each of the Presario 1800XL models. It also provides
illustrations of the exterior components unique to these models.
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Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Models and Features
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebooks
Feature XL180 XL181 XL182 XL183
Display 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT
Processor
PIII 600MHz,
256 Cache
Hard Drive 6.0 GB 12.0 GB 12.0 GB 12.0 GB
CD or DVD
6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive
Drive
Modem
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax with PCI
10/100 TX
Networking
Integrated
Ethernet
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System
64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100
Memory
PIII 500 MHz,
256 Cache
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax with PCI
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
PIII 600 MHz,
256 Cache
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
PIII 600 MHz,
256 Cache
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebooks
Feature XL185 XL190 XL191 XL192
Display 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT
Processor
PIII 600 MHz,
256 Cache
PIII 700 MHz,
256 Cache
PIII 650 MHz
256 Cache
PIII 700 MHz
256 Cache
Hard Drive 12.0 GB 6.0 GB 12.0 GB 12.0 GB
CD or DVD
6X DVD Drive DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive
Drive
Modem
Networking
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax with PCI
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System
64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100 128 MB PC100 128 MB PC100
Memory
All models have a 3.5” Diskette Drive which uses 1.44Mb Diskettes.
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Front of Unit
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
# Description # Description
Display Release Latches
1
Display
2
Power (On/Off) Button
3
Keyboard
4
TouchPad
5
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Integrated Speakers
6
Left TouchPad Button
7
Scroll Up/Down Button
8
Right TouchPad Button
9
Model Number
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Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
# Description # Description
AC Adapter Light
1
Caps Lock Light
2
Instant Internet Access
3
Instant E-mail Access
4
My Presario Instant Access
5
Power Button
6
Instant Search
7
Online Marketplace (U.S./Puerto Rico)
8
Instant Answer (outside U.S.)
Retail Central (U.S./Puerto Rico)
9
Instant E-Commerce (outside U.S.)
Num Lock Light
-
Scroll Lock Light
q
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Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Front Bezel Components
# Description # Description
Previous Track Button
1
Next Track Button
2
Sleep Status Icon
3
Power Status Icon
4
Battery Charging Status Icon
5
DisqPlay Status Icon
6
Battery Gauge
7
DisqPlay On/Off Button
8
Volume Down Button
9
Volume Up Button
-
Play/Pause Button
q
Stop Button
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Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
Right-Side Components
# Description # Description
Presario 1800 Series
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Battery Compartment
1
PC Card Eject Button
2
PC Card Slot
3
Headphone Jack
4
Microphone Jack
5
Modem Port
6
Ethernet Port
7
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Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
Left-Side Components
# Description # Description
Presario 1800 Series
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Security Slot
1
CD or DVD Drive
2
CD/DVD Drive Eject Button
3
CD or DVD Manual Eject Hole
4
Diskette Drive
5
Diskette Drive Eject Button
6
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Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
Underneath the Unit
Presario 1800 Series
and XL190, XL191, XL192
# Description # Description
Pop-up Foot
1
Serial Number Location
2
Memory Compartment
3
Pop-up Foot
4
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Rear Connectors
# Description # Description
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Keyboard/Mouse Port
1
AC Adapter Connector
2
Parallel Port
3
QuikDock Connector
4
Fan Vent
5
TV-Out Connector
6
External Monitor Port
7
Serial Ports
8
Universal Serial Bus Port
9
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Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
Optional QuikDock
Components
Presario 1800 Series
and XL190, XL191, XL192
# Description
QuikDock Interface Connector
1
QuikDock Guide Posts
2
Connectors
# Description # Description
Universal Serial Bus Port
1
Universal Serial Bus Port
2
Power (AC Adapter)
3
Connector
Keyboard/Mouse Port
4
Keyboard/Mouse Port
5
Parallel Port
6
Game Port
7
Serial Port
8
External Monitor Port
9
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10/100TX Ethernet
q
S-Video
w
TV-Out (Composite Video)
e
Audio Out
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