Compaq 4103TH manual Understanding the System Status Lights, Numbers, Cursor

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The system lights on the keyboard provide a quick status of your computer and keyboard settings.

Tip

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. E-mail messages received by the POP server are delivered to a server mailbox and messages reside there until you retrieve them.

Understanding the System Status Lights

The system status lights are shown in the following illustration, and the function of each light is explained.

No.	Description

1	E-mailindicates when you have e-mail waiting to be read.
	Note: This light only works with POP3 Internet services. The light
	does not work with proprietary Internet services such as AOL.

2	Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode.

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

4	Caps lock indicates all text typed will appear as capitalised letters.

5	Scroll lock indicates when the scroll-lock function is engaged,
	allowing you to scroll through a document without moving the
	cursor.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

USING YOUR COMPUTER 2-9

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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?Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsMain 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 a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Connecting with AOL Internet ConnectionSearching the Web Using AOL Web SearchesMail Setting Up Outlook Express E-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