Compaq Personal Computer 5BW474 User Manual

214905-372

My Presario - Getting Started

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Compaq Presario

First Edition (November 2000)

Part Number 214905-372

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Symbols and Graphics Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Where Can I Find Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Warranty Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Upgrading Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Safety and Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Using the My Presario-Learning More CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Your Computer at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

What’s in Front? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

What’s in Back? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Registering with Compaq and Microsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Setting Up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Chapter 3 Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Keyboard Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Keyboard Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Using CD/DVD Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Using Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Using Quick Launch Web Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Assigning the My Program Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Putting Your Computer to Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Waking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Understanding the System Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Making Screen Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Accessing Software and Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Autoscrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Turning on the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

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Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

The Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

The Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Removing a Disc from a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Playing a DVD Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Creating Your Own CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Chapter 4 Welcome to the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

What Is the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

What Is a Hyperlink? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Compaq Connection Helper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Connecting with AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Web Searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Searching the Web Using Compaq.NET Powered by MSN . . . . . . . 4-5

Searching the Web Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

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eMail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Setting Up Outlook Express eMail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Typing an eMail Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Understanding eMail Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Sending an eMail Using Outlook Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Sending an eMail Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Reading Your Outlook Express eMail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Reading Your AOL eMail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Content Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Restricting Internet Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Chapter 5 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Print Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Using the Menu to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

.Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Playing Preinstalled Games on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Chapter 6 Need Some Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Helpful Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Recovery CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Using the Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Display (Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

Keyboard and Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

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Introduction

Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC,

you have joined the worldwide community of Presario computer

users. After your computer is set up and connected to the

Internet, you can explore vast regions of information,

entertainment, and online services.

In This Chapter

Using This Guide, 1-2

Symbols and Graphics

Used, 1-3

Where Can I Find

Information, 1-4

Safety and Comfort, 1-5

Using the My Presario-

Learning More CD, 1-6

This guide is designed to help you:

➜ Get acquainted with computer features you’ll want to try

during the first few days or weeks.

➜ Keep your computer running smoothly using the tools on

your computer.

➜ Solve problems if they occur.

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Using This Guide

Using This

Guide

This guide is designed for both beginners and experienced

computer users.You can read from cover to cover to learn basic

information about your computer or scan the guide for

information on a specific topic.

Refer to the electronic Glossary on this CD for brief definitions

of computer terms in everyday language.

This chapter shows you how to use this guide and directs you to

other sources of information.

Note: The computer features, components, and the software described in

this guide may differ slightly from those in your Compaq Presario Internet

PC.

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Symbols and Graphics Used

Symbols and

Graphics Used

The following words and symbols have special meaning in this

guide and in the CD documentation:

Failure to follow directions

could result in bodily harm or

loss of life.

Warnings and cautions are

displayed to protect you

from injury, your equipment

from damage, and your files

from data loss.

Warning

ꢀ

Caution: Failure to follow directions could result in damage to

equipment or loss of data.

Understanding the background

or concept can help you solve

a problem.

Did you know ...

Helpful hints make using your

computer easier and faster.

Tip

Another document or another

page in this document has

related information.

See also ...

Note: Comments or interesting points of information are presented.

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Where Can

I Find

Information?

The warranty details the Compaq commitment to repair or

replace parts during the warranty period, and it lists important

Compaq telephone numbers.

Information is available in

several forms: printed

documents, electronic

documents on the CD that

came with your computer,

and the Compaq Web site.

Use this guide as your first

point of reference, and then

refer to the following

Note: In the event of a mechanical problem, contact Compaq, not the

retailer that sold you the computer.

Keep the warranty in a safe place for future reference.

Replacing Parts

documents:

The Easy Access design of your Internet PC allows you to

access internal components—in most cases, without using any

tools.

➜ Quick Setup poster

➜ Safety and Comfort

The My Presario—Learning More guide on this CD describes

procedures for upgrading and replacing computer components.

If you experience a problem and you are unable to resolve the

issue after referring to this guide and the other documents on

this CD, contact Compaq Technical Support. If a replacement

part is needed, the technician will send the replacement part,

along with illustrated instructions for removing the

flyer

➜ Warranty Certificate

➜ My Presario—Learning

➜ Getting Started:

factory-installed part and replacing it.

Microsoft Windows

manual

Did you know ...

Upgrading Your Computer

The Compaq Web site is

available worldwide. As you

explore the Internet, go to

the following address for

information about products,

services, and “cool” activities:

Expand your Presario performance with upgrades, increased

memory and additional peripherals, digital cameras and

printers. To learn more, visit the online store:

www.compaq.com

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Safety and Comfort

Safety and

Comfort

The My Presario—Learning More CD contains a section on

Safety and Comfort which provides information about how to:

➜ Set up your work area for maximum comfort.

Your computer is an

electrical device. Treat it

with care to avoid personal

injury and damage to the

equipment.

➜ Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and

health habits while using your computer.

➜ Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or

fires.

➜ Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the

computer, modem, and all peripherals, such as a printer,

speakers, and monitor.

Warning

To reduce the risk of electric

shock and damage to the

equipment, read the Safety and

Comfort guide on this CD

before performing any

procedures involving the

internal components of your

computer.

➜ Become static-free before removing the side panel.

Did you know ...

During an electrical storm,

disconnect your computer (and

all peripherals) from the

power source. After shutting

down your computer, turn off

the power button on the surge

protector.

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Using the My Presario-Learning More CD

Using the My

Presario—

Learning More

Follow these procedures to navigate through the My Presario—

Learning More CD:

1. Choose the topic or manual you want to learn more about by

clicking two times.

2. The screen displays the file

hierarchy in the navigation

panel on the left 1and the

contents on the right 2.

This CD has information on

the following topics:

➜ Advanced features of

your computer

Note: Click the Plus + sign next

to a topic in the left panel to

display subtopics

➜ Solving computer

problems

3. Click the topic you want to view. The screen displays the

topic you selected.

➜ Safety and comfort

➜ Compaq service and

Note: If necessary, use the scroll bars or the scroll mouse to view the

entire page. Scrolling allows you to move right left, up, or down the

page.

support

➜ Upgrading your

computer

4. To view additional topics, click topics from the navigation

panel 1.

➜ Government regulatory

information

Note: You can click the Show/Hide button to close the navigation panel

and enlarge the contents panel.

Did you know ...

5. After you finish, click the word Exit (a hyperlink) in the

Electronic documents often

have hyperlinks to help you

find information quickly. When

you pass the cursor over a

lower right corner of the screen or click the Close

in the upper right corner of the screen (on the title bar).

button

symbol

hyperlink, a small hand

is displayed. When you click a

hyperlink, it jumps to the

referenced page. Hyperlinks

are represented by navigation

buttons, colored text, and

images.

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Setting

Up Your

Computer

Y o ur Internet PC is designed for complete ease of use—from

setting up to adding new components. It was also designed to

allow the option of using it as a Desktop PC or Slim Tower PC,

whichever suits your needs. This chapter introduces you to the

internal and external features of your computer. It also walks you

through the process of registering your computer and setting up

an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account.

In This Chapter

Your Computer at a

Glance, 2-2

Setting Up Your Computer,

2-3

Note: Illustrations and features shown may differ slightly from your computer.

All descriptions in this reference refers to the tower position.

Registration, 2-4

Setting Up an Internet

Service Provider (ISP)

Account, 2-5

Setting Up Your Printer, 2-6

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Your Computer at a Glance

Your Computer

at a Glance

What’s in Front?

1 Power On button

2 CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-

Before you begin, you’ll

want to become familiar

with the components of

your Compaq Presario.

ROM drive

3 Disk drive

4 Two universal serial bus

(USB) ports for connecting

peripheral devices, such as

gamepads, joysticks, and

video cameras

Tip

Some components, such as the

keyboard and mouse, have

color-coded connectors that

match the ports on the back of

your computer.

What’s in Back?

1 Modem port for connecting

to a phone line

2 Microphone port

3 Audio In / Audio Out

4 Monitor port

5 Serial port for connecting a

serial device such as a printer

6 PS2 ports for connecting a

keyboard or mouse

7 A/C Power port

8 USB ports for connecting an

Internet keyboard, mouse, or

other USB device

9 Parallel port for connecting a

peripheral device such as a

printer

Note: Connectors or ports may vary depending on different model releases.

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Setting Up Your Computer

Setting Up

Follow these steps to set up your computer:

Your Computer

Note: Do not set up the printer until your computer has been

set up.

If a cable is disconnected or

you move your computer to

another location, this topic

helps you to quickly set up

again.

1. Connect the monitor

according to the color

coding, icons, and the

instructions from the

monitor manufacturer.

2. Connect the speaker cable

and microphone cable (if

applicable).

Tip

It’s a good idea to purchase a

surge protector to protect your

computer from electrical

3. Connect the power cable.

spikes and power surges.

4. Connect the mouse to the

PS2 port.

See also ...

5. Connect the keyboard to the

USB port at the back of the unit.

The Quick Set-Up poster that

came with your computer is a

visual guide to setting up your

computer.

6. Connect the telephone cable

between the Modem Line In

port and the wall outlet.

Tip

7. Plug the monitor and computer power cables into the wall

outlet or surge protector.

If you have home networking,

refer to the home networking

documentation for instructions

on connecting your phone

lines.

8. Turn on the monitor, and then press the Power On button to

turn on your computer.

Note: If you are setting up your computer for the first time, follow the

on-screen instructions to register both your operating system and your

computer. The next topics discuss the registration process.

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Registration

Registering with Compaq and Microsoft

The first time you turn on

your computer, you are

guided through the

registration process before

accessing the Windows

desktop. It is very important

that you register:

The registration screen allows you to register with Microsoft

and Compaq from the same display. When you have entered

your personal information (name, address, etc.), you can choose

to register with Microsoft or with Compaq or both.

To register the Windows operating system with Microsoft, fill in

the first check box. To register your computer with Compaq, fill

the second check box. We recommend that you check both

boxes. When you’ve filled in the necessary registration

information, click the Next button to move to the next screen.

➜ Windows with

Microsoft

➜ Your new computer with

When you have finished, you are ready to set up an account

with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Refer to the following

page.

Compaq

Registering with Microsoft

enables you to receive

software updates, and

important notices about new

Microsoft products.

Registering with Compaq

enables you to receive

technical support for the

hardware, software updates

for Compaq programs, and

other special offers.

Did you know ...

Any time you install new

software or hardware, be sure

to register it with the

manufacturer.

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Setting Up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Account

Setting up an

Internet Service

Provider (ISP)

Account

After registering with Compaq and Microsoft, you are prompted

to set up an ISP account.

To set up your account, do one of the following:

Compaq.NET powered by MSN

➜ If you want

as your ISP,

click the Compaq.NET powered by MSN icon and follow

An ISP gives you access to

the Internet. Just as you

need an account with a

cable company to have

cable service, you must also

have an ISP account to

access the Internet and to

use eMail.

the on-screen instructions.

Compaq.NET powered by MSN

➜ If you already have

as your

ISP, click I already have Compaq.NET powered by MSN

and follow the on-screen instructions.

(

➜ If you want America Online AOL) as your ISP, click the

America Online icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

➜ If you already have AOL as your ISP, click I already have

America Online and follow the on-screen instructions.

➜ If you already have an existing Internet account other than

Compaq.NET powered by MSN

or AOL, click

I Already Have an Internet Provider and follow the

on-screen instructions.

Note: If you do not sign up for an ISP account now, you can click the Free

Internet Trial icon on your desktop and sign up any time you like.

After setting up your

Internet connection, you can

press the Instant Internet ∆

button on your Internet

keyboard, and then like

magic—you’re on the Web!

Did you know ...

If you have problems

connecting to an ISP, call the

ISP for assistance.

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Setting Up Your Printer

Setting Up

Your Printer

After setting up and registering your computer, you are ready to

set up your printer. Complete the following steps:

1. Set up your computer and complete the registration

procedures, described on previous pages.

A printer allows you to print

any document from this CD,

your eMail, and Web sites.

2. Set up the printer according to the printer manufacturer’s

instructions.

3. Connect the printer to the back of your computer according

to the icons.

Did you know ...

Compaq registration must be

complete before you plug in

your printer and run the

printer setup Disk.

4. Turn on your computer (if it’s not already on).

5. Turn on the printer.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions. If prompted, insert the

printer setup Disk that contains the printer drivers.

Did you know ...

Most new computers have a

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

port for a new printer that uses

the latest technology. Older

printers, which plug into a

parallel port, cannot be

connected to a USB port. Your

printer may use a USB plug 1

(rather than a parallel plug 2)

for installation.

Note: Location and style of

connectors may vary by model.

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Using Your

Computer

In this chapter, you learn about the following exciting,

easy-to-use features of your computer:

In This Chapter

➜ Keyboard—Become

familiar with the keyboard

and all its capabilities,

including one-button access

to the Internet!

Keyboard Basics, 3-2

Keyboard Buttons, 3-3

Scroll Mouse, 3-10

Speakers, 3-12

➜ Scroll Mouse—See how

easy it is to use the scroll

mouse, and learn shortcuts

to save time.

Diskette, Hard Drive,

CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM

Drives, 3-13

➜ Speakers—Enjoy the

experience of high-quality sound with your computer.

➜ Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives—Use the

various drives to listen to your favorite CDs or to watch

movies.

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Keyboard Basics

Getting to Know the Standard

Keyboard Keys

The standard keys perform

the following functions:

Some keys have special functions when used alone or combined

with other keys. These functions vary depending on the

program you are using.

➜ Main keys are the

typewriter-style keys.

➜ Function keys are the

F1 through F12 keys.

Two of these keys are

active even without a

program running. F1

allows you to get help

on Windows-related

topics. F3 allows you to

search for files or

folders.

➜ Arrow keys can be

used for games and to

navigate in a document

or Web site. These keys

allow you to move left,

right, up, and down,

using the keyboard

No.

Description

instead of the mouse.

Main Keys

➜ Numeric keys work like

Function Keys

Arrow Keys

Numeric Keys

a calculator keypad.

Note: Style of keyboard may vary.

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Keyboard Buttons

Keyboard

Buttons

The keyboard buttons are shown in the following illustration.

They are discussed in detail on the following pages.

The keyboard buttons make

it easier and faster to access

the Internet, use your

favorite software, or listen

to your favorite CD. You

might even want to watch a

movie or send an eMail

(electronic mail).

No.

Button

CD/DVD controls

No.

Description

Volume/Mute buttons

Sleep button

Internet Zone

Quick Launch Help

Quick Launch My Program

LED status lights

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The CD/DVD control

buttons provide a quick and

easy way to play a CD or a

DVD movie at the touch of

a button.

Using CD/DVD Control Buttons

Many CDs begin playing

automatically when inserted

into the drive. Refer to

Playing an Audio CD in this

chapter to play

a CD.

Note: Buttons may vary by model.

No.

Description

No.

Description

See also ...

Play/Pause starts or

pauses a CD or DVD.

Stop ends CD or DVD play,

rewind, and fast forward

functions.

Refer to Adjusting the Volume

in this chapter to adjust the

volume when playing a CD or

a DVD.

Rewind/Previous Track

skips to the previous track.

Eject/Load CD ejects or loads

the CD or DVD.

Fast Forward/Next Track

skips to the next track.

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With the press of a

Using Internet Zone Buttons

keyboard button, you can

quickly access the Internet,

read your eMail, or check

out the latest in

entertainment.

Depending on which

Internet Service Provider

(ISP) you have, the default

options provided by the

Internet Zone buttons may

vary.

Note: Button functions may vary by model and by region.

No.

Description

Did you know ...

Search accesses a Web site that helps you locate news and

information on the Internet. Search for topics including news and

information, shopping, images, music, and video. The default Web

browser is Alta Vista.

Until you set up your Internet

Service Provider (ISP), each

Internet button takes you to a

window that guides you

through the ISP set-up process.

Activity launches your favorite Internet Zone activity. The default

brings you to your Community center, a vibrant online community

experience with chat sessions, discussion boards, clubs, home

pages, photo albums, and more.

See also ...

eMail provides one-touch access for sending and reading your

eMail.

Refer to the “Setting Up Your

Computer” chapter in this

guide for detailed information

about setting up your ISP.

Instant Internet provides your daily start point to the Internet. It

connects you to a Web page filled with local weather, news, sports

and financial information.

Refer to the “Features Inside

Your Computer” section of the

“Learning More” CD for

information about customizing

the Internet Zone buttons.

My Presario is your instant connection to Compaq for getting the

most out of your computer and the Internet. Learn about the top

Internet Zones or adventure into your favorite Activity Centers to

get creative using the Web.

Retail/Affinity Central provides an instant connection to your

computer store and a variety of leading consumer companies.

Entertainment is your online scoop on the world of entertainment

featuring music downloads, streaming video, Web casts,

entertainment news, and reviews.

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You can access your

Using Quick Launch Web Buttons

favorite program, Website,

or document by pressing

one of the Quick Launch

Web buttons - Help 1and

My Program 2.

See also ...

Refer to “Preventive

Maintenance” on the

“Learning More” CD for

additional information on

service and support.

No.

Description

Help takes you to the Help pages, for a menu of Help topics

and utilities.

The CD also provides

instructions for reassigning the

Help and My Program buttons

in the “What Do I Have?”

section.

My Program accesses the utility where you can program the

button to launch your favorite software, Web site, or document.

Note: Buttons and their function may vary by model and region.

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Assigning the My Program Button

After you assign the

1. Press the My Program 1button. A

My Program 1button

settings, pressing the button

automatically opens your

selected software, Website,

or document.

window opens.

2. Select a program or Web site.

3. Click Next.

4. Select Program or Document.

5. Select the program or document

See also ...

you want to assign to the My Program 1button.

Instructions for reassigning

this button are found in the

“Learning More” guide on the

CD.

6. Click OK to verify your selection.

7. Click OK.

The Volume Control

buttons allow you to

Adjusting the Volume

control the volume of your

computer. Or, if you want

silence, press the Mute 3

button. It’s that simple!

When listening to or viewing a CD or DVD, use the following

buttons on your keyboard to adjust the volume as needed:

➜ Press the minus button 1

to decrease the volume.

➜ Press the plus button 2

Tip

to increase the volume.

You can also adjust the volume

by clicking the Speaker

icon located in the system tray

at the bottom-right corner of

the Windows taskbar.

➜ Press the mute button 3

to turn off the sound.

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If you’re going to be away

from your computer but

want to leave the power on,

you can let your computer

go to sleep. This process

allows you to run programs

while your computer goes

into a low-power state,

which saves energy.

Putting Your Computer to Sleep

Press the Sleep button 1on the keyboard and your computer

goes to sleep. Or, your computer will go to sleep automatically

if no activity occurs within 20 minutes.

Waking Your Computer

However, some software

(such as DVD software)

might disable the sleep

mode.

Press the Sleep button 1on the keyboard and your computer

wakes up.

Tip

You can wake your computer

by moving the mouse, by

clicking a mouse button, or by

pressing any of the keyboard

buttons.

Did you know ...

You can change the amount of

time that passes before your

computer goes to sleep. See the

Learning More guide CD for

instructions.

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Understanding the System Status Lights

The system lights on the

keyboard provide a quick

status of your computer and

keyboard settings.

The system status lights are shown in the following illustration,

and the function of each light is explained.

Tip

No.

Description

Post Office Protocol (POP) is

a commonly used messaging

protocol. The most widely used

implementation of this

protocol is POP3. POP3 is a

retrieval protocol, used to

retrieve mail messages from a

POP server. eMail messages

received by the POP server are

delivered to a server mailbox,

and messages reside there until

you retrieve them.

eMail indicates when you have eMail waiting to be read.

Note: This light works only with POP3 Internet services such as

Compaq.NET powered by MSN. The light does not work with

proprietary Internet services such as AOL.

Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode.

Num Lock indicates that you can use the numeric key pad to type

numbers.

Caps lock indicates all text typed will appear as capitalized letters.

Scroll lock indicates when the scroll-lock function is engaged,

allowing you to scroll through a document without moving the

cursor.

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Scroll Mouse

Making Screen Selections

Your computer comes with

a scroll mouse. The scroll

mouse directs a cursor on

the Windows desktop. Use

the mouse to move quickly

and easily through a

Click by pressing and releasing the

left mouse button quickly one time.

You will hear a single clicking

sound.

document or Web site.

Instead of using the scroll

bar to display pages, move

the scroll wheel on your

mouse forward or backward

through a document or Web

site to save time.

Accessing Software and Files

Double-click by pressing and

releasing the left mouse button

twice, quickly.

Scrolling

Click by pressing and holding

down the left mouse button

with the cursor positioned on a

scroll bar.

Tip

Click and hold down on the

scroll handle (the box in a

scroll bar area) to position text.

Or single-click the arrow

buttons to move up or down

one line at a time.

Some mouse functions may not

work with all software.

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Autoscrolling

AutoScroll allows you to

move forward and

backward through a

1. Open a program and press the

scroll wheel to begin

autoscrolling.

document without having

to move the mouse or

mouse wheel continuously.

2. Move the mouse once in the

direction you want to scroll

(vertically, horizontally, or

diagonally). The farther you

move the cursor from the

starting point, the faster the

scrolling.

Did you know ...

The scroll mouse can be

customized for a left-handed

user from the Mouse

Properties dialog box. (Open

the Control Panel and

3. To stop autoscrolling, press a

mouse button.

right-click the mouse icon)

See also ...

Refer to the “Features Inside

Your Computer” section of the

“Learning More” CD for

additional information about

the scroll mouse.

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Speakers

Turning on the Speakers

Speaker options depend on

which model you purchase.

The JBL Platinum Series

are the standard speakers

that come with most new

Compaq Presario monitors.

You can use the speakers

freestanding or mount them

to the side of the monitor.

For more information, see

the documentation that

To turn the speakers on or off,

press the Power button on the

right side of the speaker.

No.

Description

Power Button—conveniently allows quick power down when not

in use, or to mute the sound. Simply push and release the Power

button—the light indicates when the power is on.

came with the speakers.

To set up the speakers,

follow the directions on the

monitor Quick Set-Up

poster. If you purchased

speakers separately, follow

the included instructions.

Headphone Jack—allows you to connect most stereo

headphones for your personal listening pleasure.

Audio-In Port—an advanced feature that lets you quickly

connect your favorite digital MP3 player or any portable audio

device and play audio directly through the speakers.

Note: The speakers receive power from the monitor, even when the monitor

power is off. This allows your portable music player to be played without

turning on your computer.

Did you know ...

You can plug a digital MP3

portable audio player into the

Audio In port on the right side

of the speaker (on JBL

Platinum Series speakers).

Other portable music players

include:

Adjusting the Volume

If the volume is too low, use the Volume Control on the

connected digital player to adjust the volume.

CD players

Cassette players

AM/FM Stereo

➜

1. PC audio (keyboard, software)

2. Audio In port (keyboard)

These devices connect with a

stereo cable (3.5 mm/3.5 mm

plug) available at most

electronic stores and computer

retailers.

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Diskette, Hard

Drive, CD-ROM,

and DVD-ROM

Drives

The diskette drive uses a diskette to store files. After

information is copied onto a diskette, it remains there until you

delete or overwrite it.

1. Hold a diskette with the

label facing to the right if

Your computer may have

one or more drives,

depending on the model you

purchased:

you have chosen the upright

configuration. Hold a

diskette upward if you have

chosen the desktop

➜ Diskette drive

➜ Hard drive

configuration. Ensure the

diskette is pointing toward

the drive as shown in the illustration, then gently push the

diskette into the drive.

➜ CD-ROM drive

➜ CD-RW drive

➜ DVD-ROM drive

2. To remove a diskette, press

the Eject button 2

on the diskette drive.

Each drive has different size

capacities for storing

information.

ꢀ

Caution: Wait until the

diskette-drive activity is

complete (the activity

light 1stops glowing)

before removing a diskette.

Removing a diskette when

the drive is reading from or

writing to the diskette can

damage the diskette or the

information stored on it.

Note: Remove the diskette from the

drive before shutting down Microsoft

Windows.

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The Hard Drive

The hard drive stores system files, software, and data files

inside your computer. When you install software, download

files from the Internet, receive eMail and attachments, or create

new files, the computer saves them on your hard drive. The

available storage space is gradually used. To regain storage

space, you can delete files or programs loaded on your

computer, or save them on external media such as diskettes, or

CD-R or CD-RW discs.

A CD-ROM drive allows

you to read data from a CD

or listen to a music CD.

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive

Note: Your computer must be turned on before you can insert or remove a

disc.

A CD-RW drive allows you

to read and write data to a

disc for storage, and allows

you to listen to music or

read data CDs.

To insert a CD into an optical drive, follow these steps:

1. Press the Load/Eject 1

button to open the drive

door.

A DVD-ROM drive allows

you to view your favorite

movies, listen to music, or

read information from CDs.

2. Carefully lift the disc from

the CD case by holding the

disc only by the edges to

avoid touching the surface.

If a CD doesn’t play, make

sure the drive is closed.

3. Place the disc into

the round area of

the slot, label side

facing upward for

the desktop

configuration. If

you have chosen

the upright

A CD-ROM drive reads

CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW

media. A DVD-ROM drive

reads all CD media, plus

DVD discs.

configuration, place the disc with the label facing outward. If

the tray contains support tabs, carefully slide the disc under

the tabs to correctly position it in the tray.

When you have finished

listening to the CD, store

the disc in its protective

case, also called a jewel

case.

4. Press the Load/Eject 1button to close the drive door.

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Removing a Disc from a Drive

1. Press the Load/Eject 1

button to open the drive

door.

See also ...

To adjust the volume, refer to

Adjusting the Volume in this

chapter.

2. Carefully remove the CD or

the DVD from the drive.

3. Press the Load/Eject 1

button on the front of the

drive to close the door.

Did you know ...

If the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or

DVD-ROM drive can’t play a

disc, check to be sure that the

disc is inserted properly and

seated securely in the drive.

The DVD-ROM drive takes

longer to begin playback

4. Store the disc in its protective case.

Playing an Audio CD

1. Press the Load/

because it has to determine the

type of media being played.

Eject button to

open the drive

door. Place the

disc into the

round area of the

slot, label side

facing upward for

desktop configuration. Hold the disc with label facing

outward for the upright position. If the tray contains support

tabs, carefully slide the disc under the tabs to correctly

position it in the tray.

2. Press Load/Eject button to close the drive door.

3. If, after a few seconds, the disc does not automatically start

playing, press the Play/Pause button on the keyboard.

4. Perform the following tasks using your Internet keyboard as

needed:

➜

Click the Pause button to pause play.

Click the Forward and Back buttons to skip tracks.

Click the Stop button to stop playing the CD.

Press the Eject button on the drive to remove the disc.

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You can play a DVD movie

only from a DVD-ROM

drive. When you are

finished watching a movie,

store the DVD in its

Playing a DVD Movie

1. For best performance, close all running programs before

inserting a DVD movie, and insert the DVD into the

DVD-ROM drive. Playback should begin automatically.

protective case.

2. If playback does not begin automatically, click the Start

button on the Windows taskbar.

Tip

3. Point to Programs, and then Compaq DVD Express.

You can control the actions of

the DVD player (pause,

rewind, etc.) from the CD/DVD

control buttons on the

keyboard.

4. Choose Compaq DVD Player and then click the Play

button.

See also ...

Refer to Adjusting the Volume

in this chapter to adjust the

volume when playing a DVD.

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The CD-RW drive allows

you to create your own

CDs. You can buy two types

of media: CD-R and CD-

RW.

Creating Your Own CDs

CDs are created using the Adaptec Easy CD Creator (available

on select models). Various uses of the CD-RW drive are shown

below:

CD-R media can be played

on most of the newer CD

players, CD-ROM, and

DVD-ROM drives. CD-R

media can be written to only

once. However, you can

write to CD-RW media

using multiple recording

sessions until you Close out

the disc.

Note: Confirm that the Easy CD Creator software has been installed before

you begin creating CDs.

Media

Audio

Uses

Create personal music CDs with your favorite music tracks

and MP3/WMA files.

Data

Create a data CD to store data, such as files or folders

from the hard drive. This feature is useful for backing up

important files or sharing data with other people.

CD-RW media can be used

to make backups of your

personal CDs or hard disk.

These discs are reusable and

can be erased and rewritten

to numerous times.

Direct CD

Write files directly to a CD-R/CD-RW just like you copy files

to a diskette or to your hard drive. Drag and drop files from

one drive to another in Microsoft Explorer without

accessing Easy CD Creator.

CD Copier

Create an entire copy of a CD or a back-up of data files.

Jewel Case

Creator

Make custom jewel case inserts and CD labels to indicate

the title and contents of a CD (labels are sold separately).

The Adaptec Easy CD

Creator software is

intuitive. When you place

the cursor over any of the

functions, a description of

the function is displayed.

Note: There is an extensive online Help built into the software. To view

online Help you must load Adobe Acrobat Reader from the My Presario—

Learning More CD.

See also ...

For more information about

using the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or

DVD-ROM drives, refer to the

My Presario—Learning More

guide CD.

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Welcome to

the Web

In just a few moments, you will

In This Chapter

be on the world-wide Web. You

are about to enter an exciting

new world as you join the

thousands of new users

Basic Concepts, 4-2

connecting to the Internet for the

very first time!

Compaq Connection

Helper, 4-3

In this chapter, you begin to

explore the endless possibilities

of the Internet—eMail,

shopping, news, entertainment,

research, education, and much

more. Welcome to the World Wide

Web.

Internet Connection, 4-4

Web Searches, 4-5

eMail, 4-6

Content Advisor, 4-10

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Basic Concepts

Internet, Web, URL,

hyperlinks, cyberspace—

sound confusing?

The Internet is a world-wide

network of computers connected

through standard telephone lines.

The Internet definitely has

its own terminology. Take a

few moments to understand

some basic concepts that

will help you start surfing

the Web.

The Internet stores and transmits

documents, pictures, music, and

movies provided by computer

users from all over the world.

Information on a particular topic

or related topics, gathered in one

location on the Internet, is called

a Web site.

To begin surfing, you need

to establish an Internet

Service Provider (ISP)

account.

What Is a Hyperlink?

See also ...

Imagine you're reading a

Refer to the “Setting Up Your

Computer” chapter in this

guide for information on how

to register for an ISP account.

newspaper. As you read page 1,

you may see “For more details,

see page 3, column 2.”

Hyperlinks in a Web site work

the same way. Use the mouse to

click a hyperlink, and you can

move instantly from page to

page, Web site to Web site.

Linking files together is what gives the Web its name, weaving

and connecting idea to idea, all over the world.

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Compaq Connection Helper

Compaq

Connection

Helper

Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL

1. On the Windows taskbar,

click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, and then

Compaq Utilities.

After you have signed up

with an Internet Service

Provider (ISP), (see

3. Choose Compaq

“Setting Up Your

Connection Helper. The

Compaq Connection Helper

dialog box is displayed.

Computer” in Chapter 2)

there are a few things you

need to know to be able to

surf the Web.

4. Double-click the AOL icon.

The Internet keyboard buttons

will now access AOL.

Compaq.NET

If you choose

as your

ISP, the Internet buttons on

your keyboard are

automatically set. However,

if you choose AOL as your

ISP, you need to use the

Compaq Connection Helper

to reset the following

Internet buttons on your

keyboard:

➜ Instant Internet ∆

➜ Search 5

➜ Instant eMail ƒ

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Internet

Connection

Web pages are viewed with a Web browser, such as Microsoft

Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. A Web browser is a

program that lets you view and explore information on the Web.

Common features of a Web browser include:

See also ...

➜ Home page—your starting point for exploring the Web

The My Presario - Learning

More guide CD has more

information on Web browsers,

eMail, and news reader

settings.

➜ Bookmarks/Favorites—a list of Internet addresses you often

visit

➜ History list—a list of Web sites you have visited

Connecting with Compaq.NET

If you have chosen Compaq.NET powered by MSN as your ISP,

press the Instant Internet ∆button to access the Compaq.NET

Connecting with AOL

If you have chosen AOL as your ISP and completed “Setting the

Internet Buttons to AOL,” press the Instant Internet ∆button to

access the AOL home page. Screen varies with version of AOL.

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Web Searches

Searching the Web Using Compaq.NET

One way to find what

you’re looking for on the

Web is to use a search

engine—your personal

guide to the Web.

1. Press the Search 5button on the Internet keyboard.

The search page is displayed.

2. Enter a keyword in the Search box.

3. Click the Search 5button. The search engine displays a list

A search engine takes

of Web pages containing your keyword.

information that is scattered

on Web sites all around the

world and lists it for easy

viewing and printing.

Searching the Web Using AOL

1. Complete the “Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL”

procedure.

2. Press the Search 5button on the Internet keyboard.

The AOL search page is displayed.

3. Enter a keyword in the Search box.

4. Click the Search 5button. The search engine displays a list

of Web pages containing your keyword.

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^eS^Me^ailtting Up Outlook Express eMail

eMail (electronic mail) is

very similar to the mail the

postal carrier delivers to

your home or office—

except much faster.

1. Press the Instant eMail ƒ

button on the Internet

keyboard.

2. Click the Send and Receive

button on the toolbar. A dialog box requesting your

password is displayed.

You can send letters,

pictures, postcards—even

music and video clips—to

friends, family, and

3. Type a password.

4. Click Remember Password to avoid retyping your

co-workers in an instant.

password each time you access the Internet.

Outlook Express is an eMail

program that comes with

your computer. Other eMail

programs include AOL and

Hotmail.

5. Click OK. You are now set up and ready to use eMail.

Typing an eMail Message

Regardless of the eMail software you choose, creating an eMail

message is like filling out a form. When typing an eMail

message, you must complete the following:

Tip

If you receive an error message

saying that your

eMail was undeliverable, check

the address, punctuation, and

spacing and then try sending it

again.

Feature

To:

Description

eMail address of the recipient

Subject:

Cc:

Summary of your message in a few words

Person or persons receiving a copy of your message

Content of your message

Message:

You can also send a Bcc, known as a blind copy. The recipient

of the blind copy is not listed on the eMails received by the

other recipients.

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To send and receive eMail,

you need an eMail address

so that your Internet Service

Provider (ISP) will know

where to “pick up” and

“deliver” mail.

Some ISPs allow you to pick an eMail address, but others

require you to follow a set pattern:

➜ your name

➜ @

➜ ISP server name

ISP names can be longer and more complex, but basically

anything to the right of the @sign is the ISP server name and

anything to the left is the user name. For example:

See also ...

The My Presario—Learning

More guide on this CD has

information on finding eMail

addresses.

Did you know ...

eMail extensions identify the

type of server where an

organization resides. Some of

the most common eMail

extensions and their

Your ISP will guide you through the process of selecting an

Internet name and address unique only to you.

descriptions are as follows:

Extension

.org

Description

organization

commercial

education

.com

.net

.edu

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1. Press the Instant eMail ƒ

button on the Internet

keyboard.

Now that you’ve connected

to an ISP, set up Outlook

Express, and have an

Internet address, it’s time to

write your first eMail

message.

2. Click the New Mail

Message icon 1.

3. Type the recipient’s eMail

address in the To... box 2.

Tip

4. Type the subject of your

message in the Subject

box 3.

eMail addresses are written in

a very specific way. Be sure the

eMail address you enter

contains no spaces and has a

period after the server name.

Dashes and underscores may

be used. Capital letters may be

required. Ask eMail recipients

exactly how to write their

eMail addresses.

5. Type your message in the

message window 4.

6. Click Send 5.

Sending an eMail Using AOL

1. Press the Instant eMail ƒbutton on the Internet keyboard.

2. Click the Write icon on the AOL toolbar.

3. Type the recipient’s eMail address in the Send To box.

4. Type the subject of your message in the Subject box.

5. Type your message in the message window.

6. Click Send Now.

See also ...

The My Presario—Learning

More guide CD has more

information on using eMail.

The documentation that came

with your computer provides

information about setting up a

personal address book.

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Reading Your Outlook Express

eMail Messages

1. Press the Instant eMail ƒbutton on the Internet keyboard.

2. Click Inbox. New messages appear in bold type.

3. Double-click the message to display the message text.

4. Click the Close

button in the upper right corner of the

screen to close the eMail, or press the Delete key on the

keyboard to delete the message. You might also choose to

move the message to (file it in) a different folder.

Reading Your AOL eMail Messages

1. Press the Instant eMail button on the Internet keyboard.

2. Click the Read icon. New messages appear in bold type.

3. Double-click the message to display the message text.

4. Click the Close

button in the upper right corner of the

screen to close the eMail, or press the Delete key on the

keyboard to delete the message.

You receive eMail messages automatically, even when your

computer is shut down! Your ISP stores these messages until

you decide to open your eMail program and read them.

Your eMail status light on the keyboard glows when you have

unread eMail, even when the system is turned off.

The eMail status light works only with POP3 Internet services

such as Compaq.NET powered by MSN. The light does not work

with proprietary Internet services such as AOL.

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Content Advisor

Content

Advisor

Restricting Internet Content

5. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, then

Control Panel, and then Internet Tools.

The Internet provides you

with access to a wide

variety of information;

however, some information

may not be suitable for

every viewer.

6. Click the Content tab.

7. In the Content Advisor area, click Enable. The Content

Advisor window is displayed.

8. Click a category in the list, and then drag the slider to set the

limits you want to use.

9. Repeat this process for each category you want to limit, and

then click OK.

10. The Create Supervisor Password window is displayed. Enter

your password, then re-enter your password to confirm.

11. Click OK, and click OK on the Internet Properties window.

With Content Advisor, you

can:

➜ Control Internet access.

➜ Set up a password.

➜ Set up a list of Web sites

that cannot be viewed

by people who use your

computer.

➜ Determine what people

who use your computer

can view with or

without your

permission.

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Common

Tasks

In this chapter, you learn how to

In This Chapter

perform some of the more

common activities with your

new Internet PC.

Print Basics, 5-2

More details about these and

other everyday activities can

be found on the My Presario—

Learning More guide on this

CD.

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Software, 5-4

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^PU^rins^{t B}i^an^sicsg the Menu to Print

Print Basics

To print one or more pages

from a document file or

Web page, you have to

connect your printer and

install the necessary

File on the menu bar.

1. Click

2. Click Print. The Print dialog box is displayed.

3. Select the printing options you want.

software. These procedures

are detailed in the “Setting

Up Your Computer”

•

Select or confirm the printer you want to use 1.

Choose the page range to print 2.

chapter in this guide.

•

Selecting All prints all pages of a document.

Note: To see what the

document will look like when

printed, select the Print

Selecting Current page prints only the page you are

viewing.

•

Selecting Pages allows you to choose the individual

pages you want to print.

Preview option from the File

menu. This option is available

in most software packages.

•

Select the number of copies you want to print 3.

• Select All, Odd, or Even pages in range 4.

Tip

Print options vary depending

on the printer you installed.

See also ...

For additional information

about your printer, refer to the

manufacturer’s

documentation.

4. Click OK 5.

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Games

Your new Internet PC is not only a powerful tool for surfing the

Internet and running software, it also allows you to play games.

Your computer came with several Windows games preinstalled,

and many more are available for purchase or by downloading

from the Internet. You can even play games online with other

players from all over the world.

Did you know ...

You should always use the

same disc drive (CD-ROM or

DVD-ROM) that you used to

install the game when you play

the game. If you experience

problems installing or playing

a game, contact the game

manufacturer for assistance,

or visit their Web site for

updates.

Before purchasing a game, check the computer requirements

(listed on the outside of the game box) to make sure that your

computer is configured correctly for the game you want to buy.

Playing Preinstalled Games

on Your Computer

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then Accessories, and then Games.

3. Click the icon for the game you want to play.

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Software

Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or

Diskette

You may want to purchase

and install additional

software. Software can be

installed from a CD, DVD,

or diskette, and it can be

downloaded from a Web

site.

1. Close all open programs.

2. From the Windows taskbar,

click the Start button, point

to Settings, and then click

Control Panel.

The installation process

should automatically begin

when you insert the CD into

the proper disc drive. If the

installation process doesn’t

automatically begin, refer to

the documentation that

3. Double-click the Add/

Remove Programs icon.

The Add/Remove Programs

Properties window is

displayed.

4. Click Install.

came with the software. If

no documentation exists,

follow the procedure listed

here to install software from

a CD or diskette.

5. Insert the CD or diskette into

the proper drive and click

Next. Microsoft Windows

will begin the installation

process.

In the event of difficulties

with the installation, contact

the software manufacturer.

Tip

When selecting software for

your computer, make sure the

packaging states that it is

compatible with your version

of Microsoft Windows, your

computer memory, processor,

and available disk space.

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If you download software

from a Web site, follow the

installation instructions

usually displayed on the

Web page. If installation

instructions are not

Installing Software Downloaded

from the Internet

1. Before you start downloading, note the location on the

hard drive where the files will be stored. Also, be sure that

you have enough drive space available.

available, complete the

steps listed here.

2. After the download is

complete, terminate your

Internet connection.

Did you know ...

3. Close all other open

programs.

Before downloading files from

the Internet, make sure that

call-waiting is disabled, and

that your anti-virus utility is

running.

4. From the Windows taskbar,

click Start, point to

Settings, and then click

Control Panel.

If the download process is

interrupted, you must restart

the download procedure.

5. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. This

window displays.

See also ...

6. Click Install. A window displays.

7. Click Next. The Run

Installation Program window

displays.

For more information on

anti-virus software, see

“Preventive Maintenance” on

the My Presario—Learning

More CD.

8. Click Browse.

9. Locate and select the

Setup.exe or Install.exe file

for the downloaded

software.

Did you know ...

Some software is downloaded

in a compressed state. Most

Web sites using this technology

provide links to download the

appropriate utility to

10. Click Open to begin the

installation process.

uncompress the files.

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Need Some

Help?

This chapter provides information on how to identify and fix

common problems that could occur with your computer. Without

contacting a technician, you can easily diagnose and fix many

computer problems on your own.

In This Chapter

Helpful Hints, 6-2

Recovery CD, 6-3

Troubleshooting, 6-4

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Helpful Hints

If you encounter problems with your computer, monitor, or

software, review the following check list before taking further

action:

Did you know ...

➜ Check that the computer and monitor are plugged into a

For Compaq.NET technical

support, dial (toll free)

1-800-952-3513.

working electrical outlet.

➜ Check to see that the computer is turned on and the power

light located on the front of the computer is on.

For Compaq.NET customer

support, dial (toll free)

1-800-952-3512.

➜ Check to see that the monitor is turned on and the power

light on the front of the monitor is on.

To avoid long-distance charges

when connecting to the

Internet, always use a local

area telephone number.

➜ Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor

if the screen is dim.

➜ Check all cable connections for loose or incorrect

connections.

➜ Remove the diskette from the diskette drive before turning

See also ...

on your computer.

For additional troubleshooting

information relating to your

printer or monitor, see the

documentation that came with

your equipment.

➜ Run Windows Diagnostics to determine and repair minor

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problems. Refer to the

CD for instructions.

guide

Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup Utility

If you need to enter the BIOS setup utility, press the F10 key

whiles the computer powers on. Before Windows starts, a

blinking cursor is displayed in the upper right corner on the

same screen with the word COMPAQ, displayed in red on a

black background. Press the F10 key when you see the blinking

cursor.

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Recovery CD

Using the Recovery CD

The Recovery CD can

reinstall the software to the

state it was in when you

purchased the computer.

Restarting your computer with the Recovery CD in the drive

displays the following menu of options:

Option

Description

Emergency

Diskette

Creates a recovery diskette, which stores the system

information that came with your computer. This diskette

is necessary if Windows does not start normally. You can

start the system with this diskette and access your files.

You also have the option of

restoring your computer to

the way it was when you

performed the last User

Backup.

User Backup

User Restore

Creates a backup of the current Windows configuration

and saves it on a separate partition on your hard drive.

The backup is stored in USER. PQI files.

ꢀ

Caution: Everything

added to the drive

since the last User

Backup will be lost

after you perform a

user recovery.

Extracts the data from the USER.PQI files stored on the

D drive and restores the C drive to the settings that

existed at the time of your last User Backup.

Factory Restore Restores the computer to its original factory condition.

You will need to re-enter your factory registration

information again, and you may be prompted to insert

your emergency diskette.

Exit

Exits the Recovery CD.

Tip

User Backup creates

USER.PQI files. These files

are read-only—you cannot edit

their contents.

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Information in this section is divided into three areas: Symptom,

Problem, and Solution.

Troubleshooting

If a solution does not fix

your problem, try all

solutions for the symptom

or try the solution a second

The Symptom line describes the symptom or warning for the

type of problem you are having. The Problem column identifies

one or more reasons why the symptom may have occurred. The

Solution column describes what you should do to try to fix the

problem.

Note: Some of the symptoms listed for certain troubleshooting problems do

not apply to your computer. For specific problems relating to the monitor or

printer, refer to the documentation that came with the equipment.

Troubleshooting

Audio

Symptom

Problem

Solution

No sound.

Speaker cables are Shut down your computer using the normal

not properly

connected.

shutdown procedure. Reconnect the speakers.

Refer to the Quick Set-Up poster for instructions.

Volume has been

muted.

On the Windows taskbar, click the Volume icon and

clear the Mute check box.

Computer is in Sleep See Waking Your Computer in the chapter “Using

mode. This mode is Your Computer” in this guide.

identified when the

Power Status light

on your Internet

keyboard is lit in

amber.

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CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM

Problem

Solution

Symptom

CD has been inserted

incorrectly.

Reinsert the CD with the label facing the proper

direction.

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM

drive cannot read a disc or

takes too long to start.

The DVD-ROM drive

takes longer to start

because it has to

determine the type of

media being played,

such as audio or video.

Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD-ROM

drive determine the type of media being played.

If the disc still does not start, read the other

solutions listed in this topic.

CD or DVD disc is dirty. Clean CD or DVD with a CD cleaning kit,

available in most computer stores.

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to

Settings, and then click Control Panel. The

Control Panel window is displayed.

Windows does not

detect CD-ROM or

DVD-ROM driver.

2. Double-click the System icon. The System

Properties dialog box is displayed.

3. Click the Device Manager tab.

4. Click the plus sign next to the CD or DVD

drive, and select the installed driver.

5. Click the Remove button, and click OK twice.

6. Restart your computer, and let Windows

detect the CD or DVD driver.

Wrong or poor quality Verify that you are using the correct media for

Recording audio CDs is difficult

or impossible.

media type.

the drive.

Try a different brand of media. Quality varies

widely between manufacturers.

Note: See the online Help in the Easy CD

Creator software for detailed

troubleshooting tips.

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Diskette Drive

Symptom

Problem

Solution

To format the diskette:

Not reading drive: “Abort,

Retry, Fail?” message appears.

A non-formatted

diskette has been

inserted.

1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the

Windows desktop.

2. Select the diskette (A) drive.

3. Click File, and point to Format.

4. Select desired options, and click Start to

begin formatting the diskette.

Diskette is damaged.

Replace the diskette with a new one.

“Non-system disk or disk

error” message is displayed.

A diskette that does

not contain system

files needed to start

your computer has

been inserted in drive.

When drive activity stops, remove the diskette

and press the Spacebar. The computer should

start up.

Disk error has

occurred.

Restart your computer by pressing the Start/

Reset button. If the error returns, see the next

problem “System files have been damaged.”

1. Insert a start-up diskette into the diskette

drive.

System files have been

damaged.

2. Restart your computer.

3. At the A:> prompt, type SYS C: and press the

Enter key. The following message is

displayed: SYSTEM TRANSFERRED. This task

restores the system files to the hard drive.

4. Restart your computer.

Hard drive has failed.

Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your

Certificate of Warranty for details.

Diskette drive light stays on.

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Symptom

Problem

Solution

Diskette has been

improperly inserted.

Remove the diskette and reinsert it as follows:

Insert the edge with the sliding cover into the

drive. Push the diskette, arrow pointing toward

the computer, all the way in until the diskette

stops.

Diskette is damaged.

Remove the diskette and insert a new diskette. If

a problem persists, run the Windows

Maintenance Wizard to repair the drive:

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start

button.

2. Point to Programs, then Accessories, then

System Tools, and then click Maintenance

Wizard.

Diskette drive cannot save

information to diskette.

3. Select Perform maintenance now.

4. Click OK.

Diskette is not

formatted.

To format the diskette:

1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the

My Computer icon.

2. Select the diskette (A) drive.

3. Click File, and point to Format.

4. Select the desired options, and click Start to

begin formatting the diskette.

Diskette is

write-protected.

Slide the write-protection tab to the unlocked

position on the diskette.

Diskette is full or file is Use another diskette or compress the file to

too big.

reduce the size.

File save command

does not properly

execute.

When saving information to the diskette drive,

verify that you are using the correct drive letter.

Diskette is damaged.

Replace the damaged diskette.

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Symptom

Problem

Solution

Diskette drive cannot read a

diskette.

Diskette drive has

failed.

Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your

Certificate of Warranty for details.

Diskette is not

formatted.

To format the diskette:

1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the

My Computer icon.

2. Select the diskette (A) drive.

3. Click File, and point to Format.

4. Select the desired options, and click Start to

begin formatting the diskette.

Diskette drive has

failed.

Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your

Certificate of Warranty for details.

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Problem

Solution

Symptom

Monitor power cable is Reconnect the power plug on the back of the

Screen is blank, and monitor

power light is not lit.

not connected to

monitor and to a grounded (earthed) wall outlet.

monitor or wall outlet.

Monitor is not turned

on.

Press the Power button on the front of the

monitor.

Screen is blank.

Monitor connector

cable is not properly

connected to back of

computer.

Inspect the monitor video connector for bent

pins. If bent pins do not exist, reconnect the

monitor connector cable on the back of the

computer.

Screen saver is

enabled.

Press any key, or move the mouse to display the

screen.

Computer is in Sleep

mode, as shown on

the keyboard LED

panel.

See Waking Your Computer in the “Using Your

Computer” chapter in this guide.

If you have a flat-panel Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for details.

monitor (available on

select models), you

may need a Digital

Video Interface and

connector.

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Hard Drive

Symptom

Problem

Solution

Computer does not respond, or

seems to be locked up.

Program in use has

stopped responding to fails, press the Reset button for four or more

Attempt a normal Windows shutdown. If this

commands.

seconds to turn off the power. To restart your

computer, press the Reset button again.

Hard drive error message is

displayed.

Part of hard drive has

failed.

Run the Windows Maintenance Wizard to repair

the drive:

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start

button.

2. Point to Programs, then Accessories, then

System Tools, and then click Maintenance

Wizard.

3. Select Perform maintenance now.

4. Click OK.

Part of hard drive has

potential to fail or

could already have

failed.

Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your

Certificate of Warranty for details.

Hard drive fault protection error

message is displayed.

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Internet Access

Problem

Solution

Symptom

Internet Service

Verify Internet settings, or contact your ISP for

Cannot connect to the Internet.

Provider (ISP) account assistance.

is not properly set up.

Modem is not properly Reconnect the modem, verifying the following

set up.

connections: telephone line to telephone (for

external phone sets) and telephone line to wall

jack (from computer to wall).

Web browser is not

properly set up.

Verify that the Web browser is installed and set

up to work with your ISP.

You must log in to your Log in to your ISP and launch the desired

Cannot automatically launch

Internet programs.

ISP before certain

programs will start.

program.

Modem is not properly Verify that correct modem speed and COM port

Internet takes too long to

download Web sites.

set up.

are selected:

1. Click Start and point to Settings.

2. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel

window is displayed.

3. Double-click Modems. Windows detects the

modem(s) you have installed.

4. Click the Properties button. An identification

window is displayed.

5. Verify that the correct modem port is set and

the maximum speed of your modem is

selected. Reset these settings if necessary.

6. Click OK to close the identification window.

7. Click Close to close the Modems Properties

Window.

8. Click The Close

button in the upper right

corner of the Control Panel window to return

to the Windows desktop.

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Keyboard and Scroll Mouse

Problem

Solution

Symptom

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start

button.

2. On the Start menu, click Shut Down... The

Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed.

3. Select the Shut down option.

4. Click OK.

Keyboard connector is

not properly

connected.

Keyboard commands and

typing are not recognized by

computer.

5. After the shutdown is complete, reconnect

the keyboard to the back of your computer

and restart your computer.

Program in use has

Shut down your computer using the mouse.

stopped responding to Refer to the problem below, “Mouse connector is

commands. not properly connected.”

Keyboard needs repair. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for details.

Mouse connector is

not properly

connected.

Shut down your computer using the keyboard:

Mouse does not respond to

movement or is too slow.

1. Press the Ctrl and Esc keys at the same time

to display the Start menu.

2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Shut

Down..., and then press the Enter key.

3. Select the Shut down option. You may need

to use the up or down arrow key.

4. Press the Enter key to select OK.

5. After the shutdown is complete, reconnect

the mouse connector on the back of your

computer (or the keyboard) and restart your

computer.

Mouse roller ball is

dirty.

Remove the roller ball cover from the bottom of

the mouse, and clean with mouse cleaning kit

(available in most computer stores).

Mouse will only move vertically

or horizontally.

Program in use has

Shut down your computer using the keyboard.

stopped responding to Refer to the preceding problem “Mouse

commands.

connector is not properly connected” for details

on how to shut down using the keyboard.

Mouse needs repair.

Call Compaq Technical Support. See your

Certificate of Warranty for details.

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Memory

Problem

Solution

Symptom

All memory in

computer is being

used by open

programs, and

memory is needed for

desired task.

To avoid Windows automatically running

unnecessary programs at startup:

Insufficient memory message

is displayed.

1. From the Windows desktop, click the Start

button.

2. Select Run.

3. In the Open box, type MSCONFIG.

4. Click OK. The System Configuration Utility

dialog box is displayed.

5. Click the Startup tab, and clear the check

box(es) for any unnecessary programs.

Close one or more programs, and restart

Windows to recover memory. If the error

message is displayed again, repeat the

preceding steps and close one or more

programs.

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Power

Problem

Solution

Symptom

Line voltage selection Set the line voltage selection switch to the

Computer will not turn on.

switch is not in the

proper position for

your region (115V/

230V).

correct setting for your region, or call Compaq

Technical Support for assistance. Refer to your

Certificate of Warranty for details.

Wall outlet is bad.

Test the outlet by connecting a different

electrical device to outlet.

Software being used is Verify that the software is certified by Microsoft

not Microsoft-certified for your version of Windows (see program

“Illegal Operation has

Occurred” error message is

displayed.

for your version of

Windows.

packaging for this information).

Configuration files are If possible, save all data, close all programs, and

corrupt.

restart your computer. If the error message

returns, you may need to back up your data files

and use the Recovery CD. Refer to the Recovery

CD table in this chapter for details.

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Caution: Factory Restore reformats

your hard drive; all data files will be

lost.

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Symptom

Problem

Solution

1. Insert a start-up diskette into the diskette

drive.

2. Restart your computer.

3. At the A:> prompt, type SYS C: and press the

Enter key. The following message will be

displayed: SYSTEM TRANSFERRED. This task

restores the system files to your hard drive.

4. Restart your computer.

Computer will not start.

System files may have

been damaged. Insert

a start-up diskette or

Windows Start-Up

diskette to restart your

computer.

If this task does not restart your computer, call

Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your

Certificate of Warranty for details.

Wrong memory

Verify the installation of memory modules by

modules were used in calling Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your

upgrade, or memory

modules were installed

in the wrong location.

Certificate of Warranty for details.

Hard drive has been

damaged.

Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your

Certificate of Warranty for details.

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Index

Symbols

@ sign 4-7

BIOS setup 6-2

buttons

Activity 3-5

application launch 3-6

Back 3-15

Activity button, described 3-5

Adaptec Easy CD Creator, creating CDs 3-17

Add/Remove Programs 5-4

Alta Vista, Web brouser 3-5

America Online, see AOL

AOL

Close 4-9

customizing keyboard 3-5

Eject 3-15

eMail 3 -5

Entertainment 3-5

Forward 3-15

connecting with

icon 4-3

searching

Help 3-6

Instant eMail 4-6, 4-8

Instant Internet 2-5, 3-5

Mute 3-7

arrow keys 3-2

audio

playing a CD 3-15

speaker port 2-2

Audio-In port, described 3-12

autoscrolling 3-11

My Presario 3-5

My Program 3-6, 3-7

Play/Pause 3-15

Quick Launch 3-6

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Retail/Affinity Central 3-5

Search 3-5, 4-5

Send and Receive 4-6

Sleep 3-8

Start 4-3

Stop 3-15

CDs

cleaning 6-5

creating 3-17

insert ing into drive 3-14

playing audio CD 3-15

removing from drive 3-15

volume

Compaq

controlling 3-7

down 3-7

My Presario button 3-5

registration 2-3, 2-4

up 3-7

Web site 1-4

Compaq.NET powered by MSN 2-5, 4-3, 4-5

components, described and illustrated 2-2

connectors, color-coded 2-2

Content Advisor

cables

power 2-3

described 4-10

password 4-10

speaker and microphone 2-3

telephone 2-3

CD/DVD-ROM drive

Compaq DVD Player 3-16

control buttons

disk error 6-6

described 3-4

diskette

Eject/LoadCD 3-4

disk error 6-6

Fast Forward/Next Track 3-4

Play/Pause 3-4

Rewind/Previous Track 3-4

Stop 3-4

inserting into drive, illustrated 3-13

reformatting 6-6

removing from drive 3-13

diskette drive

functions 3-16

drive failure 6-6

location, illustrated 2-2

downloading software 5-5

drives

inserting a CD or DVD 3-15

playing a movie 3-16

Windows does not detect driver 6-5

CD-R drive, described 3-17

CD-ROM drive

CD-R 3-17

CD-ROM 3-13

location, illustrated 2-2

removing a disc 3-15

CD-RW drive

CD-RW 3-13, 3-14

diskette 3-13

DVD-ROM 3-13, 3-14

hard drive 3-13

backup disc 3-17

described 3-17

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electronic documents, defined 1-3

files, accessing with mouse 3-10

function keys F1 through F12 3-2

accessing via keyboard button 3-5

address criteria 4-7

button 3-5

Close button 4-9

defined 4-6

games

configuring 5-3

playing 5-3

Delete key 4-9

extensions 4-7

Hotmail 4-6

hard drive

failure 6-6

Messag e/New Message 4 -8

reading 4-9

problems with 6-10

headphone jack, desc ribed 3-12

helpful hints 6-2

home networking 2-3

Hotmail 4-6

hyperlink

defined 4-2

function 1-6

To box 4-8

undeliverable 4-6

using 4-7

icons

writing messages 4-6

energy saver

AOL 4-3

New Mail Message 4-8

Write 4-8

described 3-8

low-power state 3-8

Entertainment button, described 3-5

install

downloaded files 5-5

software 5-4

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Instant eMail 4-6

Instant eMa il button 4-9

Instant Internet button 3-5

Internet

server name 4-7

setting up 4-3

setting up an account 2-5

user name 4-7

defined 4-2

hyperlink 4-2

Jewel Case Creator 3-17

instant access button 2-5, 3-5

launching favorite activty 3-5

parental controls 4-10

password 4-6

problems with 6-11

restricting content 4-10

searching 4-10

keyboard

arrow keys 3-2

function keys F1 through F12 3-2

main keys 3-2

Internet buttons

numeric keys 3-2

Instant eMail 4-3

Instant Internet 4-3

My Presario 3-6

keyboard buttons, see buttons 3-5

Search 4-3

setting 4-3

Internet Service Provider

see ISP

Internet Zone Buttons

Activity 3-5

memory, problems with 6-15

Microsoft, registering with 2-4

modem port, illustrated 2-2

modem, line in 2-3

monitor

eMail 3-5

flat-panel monitor 6-9

port, illustrated 2-2

mouse

Retail/Affinity Central 3-5

Search 3-5

accessing software and files with 3-10

accessing sofware or files with 3-10

autoscrolling 3-11

ISP

Compaq.NET powered by MSN 2-5

Compaq.NET powered by MSNSee

AOL 2-5

choosing button assignments 3-10

controlling cursor movements 3-10

customizing 3-10

eMail address 4-7

establishing 4-2

problems 6-12

scroll 3-10

obtaining assistance with 2-5

problems with account 6-11

receiving eMail 4-9

scrolling 3-10

setting up 3-10

My Program button 3-6

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printer

parallel port 2-6

problems

audio driver 6-4

Netscape Navigator 4-4

numeric keys 3-2

diskette 6-6

diskette drive 6-7

hard drive 6-10

Outlook Express

described 4-6

Inbox 4-9

hard drive damaged 6-15

hard drive failed 6-6

identifying 6-4

insufficient memory 6-13

Internet 6-11

Internet Service Provider 6-11

keyboard commands 6-12

memory 6-15

monitor 6-9

power 6-15

sleep mode 6-4

speakers 6-4

setting up 4-6

parallel port

illustrated 2-2

parental controls, Internet settings 4-10

password

Content Advisor 4-10

password, remembering 4-6

ports

system files damaged 6-6

volume 6-4

1394, ill ustrated 2-2

Audio-In 3-12

for connecting joysticks, gamepads,

video controllers 2-2

monitor 2-2

Quick Launch buttons 3-6

Quick Set-Up poster 2-3

parallel 2-2, 2-6

serial 2-2

USB 2-2

power button, speakers 3-12

Power On button, illustrated 2-2

power, problems with 6-15

printer

connecting to computer, illustrated 2-6

setting up 2-6

printer drivers, installing 2-6

printing

removing programs 5-4

Retail/Affinity Central button, described 3-5

Scroll Mouse

see mouse

Search button, described 3-5

search engine 4-5

searching 4-5

documents 5-2

from the Internet 5-2

options 5-2