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Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Product Description
This chapter describes the features of each of the Presario 1800XL Series Notebooks. It
also provides illustrations of the exterior components unique to these units.
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Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Models and Features
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Computer Models
Features XL280* XL380*
Display TFT 14.1 in
TFT/LVD 15 in
Processor 600 MHz 256 K Cache
650 MHz 256 K Cache
Hard Drive 6.0 GB
12 GB
CD or DVD
Drive
24X 2C CD-ROM
6X DVD
8X DVD
Modem 56 K Data/Fax 56 K PCI Data/Fax
Networking 10/100 TX Integrated
Ethernet
Battery 3.2 Li-ion Enhanced 3.6 Li-ion Enhanced
Memory 64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100
TFT 15.0 in
PIII 700 MHz 256 K Cache
15.0 GB
8X DVD
10/100 TX Integrated
Ethernet
Features XL381* XL390*
Display TFT 15.0 in TFT 15.0 in
Processor PIII 700 MHz 256K Cache PIII 850 MHz 256K Cache
Hard Drive 15 GB 20.0 GB
CD or DVD
8X DVD 8X DVD
Drive
Modem 56 K PCI Data/Fax 56 K PCI Data/Fax
Networking 10/100 TX Integrated
Ethernet
10/100 TX Integrated
Ethernet
Battery 3.6 Li-ion Enhanced 3.6 Li-ion Enhanced
Memory 128 MB PC100 128 MB PC100
*All models have a 3.5” Diskette Drive which uses 1.44 MB Diskettes.
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Front of Unit
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
# Description # Description
Display Release Latch
1
Display
2
Power (On/Off) Button
3
Keyboard
4
TouchPad
5
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TouchPad Button (Left)
7
Scroll Up/Down Button
8
TouchPad Button (Right)
9
Model Number
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Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
Model XL280
# 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 Button
7
Online Marketplace (U.S./Puerto Rico)
8
Instant Answer (outside the U.S.)
Retail Central (U.S./Puerto Rico)
9
Instant E-Commerce (outside the U.S.)
Num Lock Light
-
Scroll Lock Light
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Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Model XL3xx
# 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
Digital Audio Button
7
Entertainment Button
8
Retail Central Button
9
Num Lock Light
-
Scroll Lock Light
q
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Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
Front Bezel Components
and XL390
# 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
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Stop Button
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Presario 1800/1800T Series
Left-Side Components
Note: XL3xx models have silver lids.
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
# Description # Description
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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Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
Right-Side Components
and XL390
Note: XL3xx models have silver lids.
# Description # Description
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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Underneath the Unit
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
# Description # Description
Pop-Up Foot
1
Serial Number
2
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3
Pop-Up Foot
4
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Rear Connectors
Note: XL3xx models have silver lids.
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
# Description # Description
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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Optional QuikDock
Components
# Description
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
QuikDock Interface Connector
1
QuikDock Guide Posts
2
Connectors
# Description # Description # Description
Universal Serial Bus Port
1
Universal Serial Bus Port
2
Power (AC Adapter) Port
3
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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10/100 TX Ethernet Port
q
S-Video Port
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TV-Out (Composite Video)
e
Audio-Out
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