Compaq 4103TH manual Using Internet Zone Buttons

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With the press of a keyboard button, you can get on the Internet fast, read your e-mail, 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.

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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.

Using Internet Zone Buttons

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

No.	Description

1	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.

2	Activity launches your favourite Internet Zone activity. The default
	brings you to your Community centre, a vibrant online community
	experience with chat sessions, discussion boards, clubs, home
	pages, photo albums, and more.
3	E-mailprovides one-touch access for sending and reading your
	e-mail.

4	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.
5	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 favourite Activity centres to
	get creative using the Web.

6	Retail Central provides an instant connection to your computer
	store and a variety of leading consumer companies.
7	Entertainment is your online scoop on the world of entertainment
	featuring music downloads, streaming video, Web casts,
	entertainment news, and reviews.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

USING YOUR COMPUTER 2-5

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Compaq Presario First Edition June Part Number Page Contents Speakers -12 Turning on the Speakers Creating Your Own CDs Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive Glossary Index Introduction Using My Presario-Getting Started Who Should Read This Guide?Symbols and Graphics Used Computer Illustrations and FeaturesWhere Can Find Information?Safety Safety and ComfortUsing My Presario-Learning More CD How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM?Using Your Computer What’s in Front? What’s in Back?Keyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Keyboard ButtonsUsing Internet Zone Buttons Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Help G and My Program D buttonsAdjusting the Volume Assigning.the My Program ButtonPutting Your Computer to Sleep Waking Your ComputerNumbers Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep modeUnderstanding the System Status Lights CursorMaking Screen Selections Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse ScrollingAutoscrolling Speakers Turning on the SpeakersDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM Using the Diskette DriveUsing the Hard Drive DVD-ROM, Zip DrivesInserting a CD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the driveRemoving a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CDPlaying a DVD-ROM Movie Point to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVDCreating Your Own CDs Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive Removing a Disk from the Zip DriveUsing Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera Internet Video CameraUsing Your Computer Welcome to Web What Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink?Basic Concepts Connecting with AOL Internet ConnectionSearching the Web Using AOL Web SearchesSetting Up Outlook Express E-mail MailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Press the Instant E-mail ƒ button on the Internet keyboardContent Advisor Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail MessagesRestricting Internet Content Welcome to the WEB Common 4 Tasks Using the Menu to Print Print BasicsDigital Audio Files Playing Digital Audio FilesPlaying Preinstalled Games on Your Computer GamesInstalling Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette SoftwareInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Need Some Help? Entering Bios Cmos Setup Helpful HintsQuickRestore Using the QuickRestore CDCompaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Diskette drive light stays on Problem persists, run the WindowsMaintenance Wizard to repair the drive Diskette drive cannot read a disketteDisplay Monitor Hard Drive CommandsComputer, press the Reset button again Failed DriveInternet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Index DVD-ROM See also ISP 2-5 Internet Video Camera See also mouse See also Internet Index