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Hardware Reference Guide
Compaq Presario 6000 Series Computer
Document Part Number: 277956-001
March 2002
This guide provides information on identifying computer components
and upgrading this series of computers.
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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Presario are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information i
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Contents 1 A Look at the Computer Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Mouse Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5 Using the Scroll Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents A Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 When Handling Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 When Installing Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 B Specifications Index iv Hardware Reference Guide
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1 A Look at the Computer Front Panel Components Front Panel Components 1 Optical drives Depending on your computer model, may be a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM or DVD-R/RW drive. 2 Optical drive activity lights When lit, indicates that the optical drive is being accessed. 3 Diskette drive Reads and writes information onto a 3.5-inch diskette. Hardware Reference Guide 1–1
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A Look at the Computer Front Panel Components (Continued) 4 Diskette drive activity light When lit, indicates that the diskette drive is being accessed. (Do not remove the diskette while the light is on.) 5 Power-on light When lit, indicates power is on. 6 1394 port (available on select Connects digital video equipment and allows models) fast data transfer to your computer. 7 Optical drive eject buttons Releases the disc tray. 8 Diskette eject button Ejects the diskette from the diskette driv
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A Look at the Computer Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components 1 Voltage select switch Selects 230 volts (for some areas in Asia, (available on select models) Africa, Australia and Europe) or 115 volts (for North America, South America, and Japan). This switch may be factory set to 230 volts. Before plugging the power cord into an electrical outlet be sure the switch is set to your regional requirement. Failure to set the switch to the correct Ä regional voltage requirement may damage
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A Look at the Computer Rear Panel Components (Continued) 5 Serial port Connects a serial device, such as a scanner. 6 VGA connector Connects the monitor to the computer. Depending on your model, the video port ✎ may be located on a VGA card in the expansion slot. 7 Network Interface Card (NIC) Connects an Ethernet network cable. A network connector cable is not included with your computer. 8 Audio line-out connector Connects stereo speakers. 9 Audio line-in connector Connects audio devices. :
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A Look at the Computer Mouse Components Your computer includes a Scroll Mouse, a Wireless Wheel Mouse, or a USB Optical Mouse. The Wireless Wheel Mouse and the USB Optical Mouse are available with select models. Mouse Component 1 Left mouse button Click and quickly release to make screen selections. Double-click and quickly release to open applications and files. 2 Scroll wheel Moves the screen backward and forward through a document without having to continuously move the mouse or mouse w
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A Look at the Computer Using the Scroll Mouse The mouse directs the cursor on the Windows desktop. Use the mouse to move quickly and easily through a document or Web site. Moving the scroll wheel on your mouse through a document or Web site is faster than using the scroll bar. You can use the scroll wheel to: Scroll forward or backward through a document or Web site by turning the scroll wheel forward or backward. Autoscroll by pressing down on the scroll wheel until it clicks (you will
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A Look at the Computer Using the USB Optical Mouse The USB optical mouse is available with select models. It provides the same functions as the scroll mouse and wireless wheel mouse except it uses an optical sensor instead of a mechanical ball to determine the position of the cursor on the screen. The surface on which you use the optical mouse plays an important role in tracking the cursor. When using the optical mouse: Use a mousepad or a white sheet of paper underneath your mouse. Usin
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2 Keyboard Features Your computer includes a Compaq PS/2 Easy Access Keyboard or a Compaq USB Smart Card Keyboard. The Smart Card Keyboard is available with select models in some geographic regions. Easy Access Keyboard Components Hardware Reference Guide 2–1
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Keyboard Features Easy Access Keyboard Components 1 Function keys Perform special functions, depending on the software applications being used. 2 Easy Access Buttons Provide quick access to your favorite Web sites, services, and applications. 3 Edit keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. 4 Status Lights Indicates a quick status of your computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock). 5 Numeric Keys Works like a calculator keypad.
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Keyboard Features Easy Access Buttons 1 Instant Internet Provides your daily starting point to the Internet. It connects you to a customizable Web page filled with local weather, news, sports, and financial information. 2 Help Takes you to the Compaq Help & Support Center, which provides information about your computer. You can find information about your computer and computer-related peripherals as well as access links to online technical support. 3 Search Accesses a Web site that helps y
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Keyboard Features Easy Access Buttons (Continued) 5 Smart Card Depending on your region, this button launches the Smart Card or the Compaq online Community. or The Smart Card button is available on U.S. English Community keyboards. When pressed, it provides information on obtaining a Smart Card and/or shopping at participating online merchants. Refer to “Smart Card Keyboard Components” in this chapter for additional information. The Community button provides online collaboration betwe
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Keyboard Features To reprogram the Easy Access Buttons, complete the following steps: 1. Double-click the keyboard icon in the notification area (lower right corner) of the Windows taskbar. The Keyboard Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Click the Help button on the keyboard properties dialog box for instructions. Using the Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system. Refer to “Easy Acces
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Keyboard Features Identifying System Status Lights The system lights on the keyboard provide a quick status of your computer and keyboard settings. System Status Lights 1 Num Lock When lit, the Num lock is on and indicates that you can use the numeric key pad to type numbers. 2 Caps Lock When lit, the Caps lock is on and indicates all text typed will appear as capital letters. 3 Scroll Lock When lit, the Scroll lock is on and indicates when the scroll-lock function is engaged, enabling you t
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Keyboard Features Smart Card Keyboard Components The Compaq USB Smart Card Keyboard (available with select models in some regions) has the same features as the Easy Access Keyboard with the addition of Smart Card features. The Smart Card features provide online shopping convenience and security. If you have a Smart Card or when you receive your Smart Card, insert your card into the terminal on the keyboard, then enter a PIN number and make purchases from participating online merchants. The
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Keyboard Features Smart Card Keyboard Components 1 Smart Card button Press this button to apply for a Smart Card and/or shop online at many of the participating online merchants. 2 Smart Card activity light When lit, indicates that you have inserted your Smart Card into the terminal. 3 Smart Card terminal Insert your Smart Card into the terminal (face up) to purchase merchandise online. Using the Smart Card Feature The smart card feature makes it easy for you to purchase merchandise online.
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Keyboard Features The Smart Card Keyboard comes with a non-payment Smart Card, the Presario Internet Smart Card powered by Netissismo, which enables a value added Internet utility. The Internet utility will: Intelligently auto-sense and dial the default Internet connection on your Presario desktop computer. Securely log you into online accounts with automatic population of Web aliases and passwords. Automatically allow you to access and store Web site favorites. Provide access to We
