Compaq Presario V6900 Notebook Tour - Windows XP
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- Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 1
Notebook Tour User Guide - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 2
2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Bluetooth warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 3
Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 4
iv Safety warning notice - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 5
...2 Lights ...3 Buttons and speakers ...4 Keys ...5 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 3 Labels Index ...17 v - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 6
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a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 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. 1 - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 8
2 Components Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Top components TouchPad Component (1) TouchPad light (2) TouchPad* (3) TouchPad - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 9
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 lowbattery condition. Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. On: Caps lock is on. Blinks once when the media button is - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 10
standby. ● When the computer is in hibernation, press the button briefly to exit hibernation. 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. Produce sound. 4 Chapter - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 11
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 (1) esc key Description Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Top - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 12
(6) Function keys Description Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Microsoft Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad. Execute - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 13
Audio-out (headphone) jack Description 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. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device and - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 14
Rear components Component Vent Description Enables airflow to cool internal components. 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. 8 Chapter 2 Components - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 15
Right-side components Component (1) ExpressCard slot (2) Optical drive (3) Optical drive light (4) USB port (5) Power connector (6) Security cable slot Description Supports optional ExpressCard/54 cards. Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical discs. Blinking: The optical - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 16
USB device. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 or 1394a device, such as a camcorder. On: A digital card is being accessed. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O) ● Secure Digital (SD - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 17
Component (1) S-Video-out jack (2) External monitor port (3) Expansion port 3 (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) RJ-11 (modem) jack (6) USB port Description Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. Connects an external VGA - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 18
Bottom components Component (1) Battery bay (2) Battery release latch (3) Vents (5) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 19
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 - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 20
antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to your region's section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices located in the Help and Support Center. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 21
(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. Additional hardware components 15 - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 22
when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer. ● 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 technical support. The service tag label - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 23
5 fn 6 function 6 keypad 6 Windows applications 6 Windows logo 6 L labels Bluetooth 16 HP Broadband 16 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 16 modem approval 16 regulatory 16 service tag 16 SIM 16 wireless certification 16 WLAN 16 latch, battery release 12 lights battery 3 caps lock 3 Digital Media - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 24
identifying 9 serial number, computer 16 service tag 16 SIM label 16 slots Digital Media 10 memory module 12 security cable 9 speakers, Windows applications key, identifying 6 Windows logo key, identifying 6 wireless antennae 14 wireless certification label 16 wireless light, identifying 7 wireless - Compaq Presario V6900 | Notebook Tour - Windows XP - Page 25
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