Compaq 4103TH manual Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette

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Software

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.

The installation process automatically begins when you insert the CD in the disc drive. If the installation process doesn’t automatically begin, refer to the documentation that came with the software. If no documentation exists, follow the procedure listed here to install software from a CD or diskette.

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.

Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette

1.Close all open programmes.

2.From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

3.Double-click the Add/ Remove programmes ¤ icon. The Add/Remove programmes

Properties window is displayed.

4.Click Install.

5.Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive and click Next. Microsoft Windows will begin the installation process.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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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 ComputerSleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode Understanding the System Status LightsNumbers CursorAccessing Software and Files Scroll MouseMaking Screen Selections ScrollingAutoscrolling Speakers Turning on the SpeakersUsing the Diskette Drive Using the Hard DriveDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM 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 Problem persists, run the Windows Maintenance Wizard to repair the driveDiskette drive light stays on Diskette drive cannot read a disketteDisplay Monitor Commands Computer, press the Reset button againHard Drive 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