Compaq nc6320 Notebook Tour - Windows Vista

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    Notebook Tour Document Part Number: 430225-001 January 2007 This guide explains the computer hardware features.
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    Contents 1 Components Top components 1-2 Lights 1-2 Pointing devices 1-6 Buttons, switches and readers 1-8 Keys 1-11 Hotkey quick reference 1-12 Front components hardware components 1-27 Labels 1-28 2 Specifications Operating environment 2-1 Rated input power 2-2 Index Notebook Tour ii
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    of the computer. To see a list of hardware installed in the computer: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left task pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify your device configurations using Device Manager. ✎ Components included with the computer may vary
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    closely matches your computer. Component 1 Power lights* (2) 1-2 Description On: The computer is on. Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. (Continued) Notebook Tour
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    source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. 7 Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. *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
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    computer is in the Sleep state. Blinking rapidly: An AC adapter with a higher power rating should be connected. Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, a wireless wide-area network (WWAN), and/or a Bluetooth
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    source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low battery level. 6 Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. *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
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    Components Pointing devices TouchPad (select models only) Component 1 TouchPad* Description 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. 2 Left TouchPad button* Functions like the
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    Component 1 Pointing stick 2 Left pointing stick button 3 Right pointing stick button Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like the right button on an external mouse. Notebook Tour 1-7
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    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. (Continued) Notebook Tour
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    Increases computer volume. Records sound. - Fingerprint reader Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon. *This table describes default settings. For information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support. Notebook Tour 1-9
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    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. information about changing default settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support. 1-10 Notebook Tour
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    Displays system information when pressed in combination with the fn key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key. Displays the Windows Start menu. Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer. (Continued) Notebook Tour 1-11
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    in combination with the fn key. ✎ Refer to battery information Clear battery information Decrease screen brightness Increase screen brightness Display system information Clear system information Press fn+f3 Power button fn+f4 fn+f8 fn+f8 fn+f9 fn+f10 fn+esc fn+esc or press enter 1-12 Notebook
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    2 Speakers (2) 3 Digital Media Slot 4 Digital Media Slot light Description Opens the computer. Produce system sound. Supports 7 optional digital card formats: SD (Secure Digital) Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo (with adapter), SmartMedia card, and xD
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    Components Component 1 Display release latch 2 Speakers (2) Description Opens the computer. Produce system sound. 1-14 Notebook Tour
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    the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter. 3 Parallel port Connects an optional printer. 4 S-Video-out jack Connects an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. Notebook Tour 1-15
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    Components Component Description 1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer. Ä The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. 2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter. 1-16 Notebook Tour
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    11 (modem) jack 4 Optical drive 5 Optical drive button 6 Serial port Description Connect optional USB devices. Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder. Connects a modem cable. Reads an optical disc. Releases the media tray. Connects an optional serial device. Notebook Tour 1-17
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    Components Component 1 1394 port 2 RJ-11 (modem) jack 3 Optical drive 4 Optical drive button Description Connects an optional IEEE 1394 device, such as a camcorder. Connects a modem cable. Reads an optical disc. Releases the media tray. 1-18 Notebook Tour
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    slot (select models only) Supports optional ExpressCard/54 or ExpressCard/34 cards. 2 ExpressCard slot eject button Ejects the ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot. 3 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable. 4 External monitor port Connects an external monitor. (Continued) Notebook
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    devices. 7 Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces system stereo sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. 8 Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional headset microphone or a monaural microphone. 9 PC Card slot Supports
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    illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component Description 1 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. 2 Expansion memory module Contains the expansion memory and Mini Card compartment module slot and a wireless LAN device (select models only). Ä To prevent an unresponsive system
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    Connects an optional accessory battery pack. 4 Docking connector Connects the computer to an optional docking device. 5 Primary battery pack release Release the primary battery pack latches (2) from the battery bay. 6 Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack. 7 Vents (4)* Enable airflow
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    Components Component Description 1 Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive. 2 Expansion memory module Contains the expansion memory and Mini Card compartment module slot and a wireless LAN device (select models only). Ä To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a warning message,
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    Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack. 6 Vents (4)* Enable airflow to cool internal components. Ä To prevent overheating, do not obstruct vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard on the computer may vary in number and location. 1-24 Notebook Tour
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    Two wireless antennae inside the display enclosure send and receive wireless device signals over wireless local area networks (WLANs). These antennae are , Safety and Environmental Notices located in Help and Support. ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this chapter
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    to the Internet, using the integrated HP Broadband Wireless module and service from a supported cellular network operator. For more information on HP Broadband Wireless and how to sign up for service, refer to the HP Broadband Wireless Getting Started guide that shipped with your computer. ✎ Your
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    Additional hardware components Component Description 1 HP Smart AC Adapter Converts AC power to DC power. 2 Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet. 3 Battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into external power. 4 Modem cable* Connects the internal
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    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 Windows Product Key. You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to
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    The following sections provide information on the operating environment specifications and power specifications of the computer. Operating environment The operating environment information in ft *Pounds per square inch absolute (psia) is another unit of measurement for altitude. Notebook Tour 2-1
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    . 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 stand-alone DC power source, it should be powered only with an AC adapter or a DC power cord supplied by or approved for an HP computer. The computer is capable
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    pack release latch 1-22, 1-23 battery pack, identifying 1-27 bays battery 1-22, 1-24, 1-28 hard drive 1-21, 1-23 Bluetooth label 1-28 buttons ExpressCard slot eject 1-19 Info Center 1-9 mute 1-9 optical drive 1-17, 1-18 PC Card slot eject 1-20 power 1-8, 1-10 Presentation 1-9 TouchPad 1-6 volume
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    ExpressCard slot 1-19 ExpressCard slot eject button 1-19 external monitor port 1-19 F fingerprint reader 1-9 fn key 1-11 function keys 1-12 H hard drive bay, identifying 1-21, 1-23 headphone (audio-out) jack 1-20 hotkeys initiating Sleep 1-12 Quick Reference 1-12 HP Smart AC Adapter, identifying
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    caps lock 1-3, 1-4 Digital Media Slot 1-13 drive 1-3, 1-5 num lock 1-3, 1-5 power 1-2, 1-4 volume mute 1-3 wireless 1-3, 1-4 lock, security cable 1-15, 1-16 M memory module compartment, expansion 1-21, 1-23 Memory Stick 1-13 Memory Stick Duo 1-13 Memory Stick Pro 1-13 microphone (audio-in) jack 1-20
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    , computer 1-28 serial port 1-17 service tag 1-28 Sleep hotkey 1-12 slots Digital Media 1-13 ExpressCard 1-19 memory 1-21, 1-23 PC Card 1-20 security cable 1-15, 1-16 SmartMedia (SM) card 1-13 speakers 1-13, 1-14 specifications operating environment 2-1 rated input power 2-2 S-Video-out jack 1-15
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    Index W Windows applications key 1-11 Windows logo key 1-11 wireless antennae 1-25, 1-26 wireless button 1-9, 1-10 wireless certification label 1-28 wireless light 1-3, 1-4 WLAN label 1-28 WWAN label 1-28 X xD-Picture Card 1-13 Notebook Tour Index-5
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    Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Notebook
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Notebook Tour
Document Part Number: 430225-001
January 2007
This guide explains the computer hardware features.