Compaq 4103TH manual Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet

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If you download software from a Web site, follow the installation instructions that are usually displayed on the Web page. If installation instructions are not available, complete the steps listed here.

Did you know ...

Before downloading files of any kind from the Internet, make sure that call-waiting is disabled, and that your anti-virus utility is running.

Did you know ...

If the download process is interrupted, you must restart the download procedure from the beginning.

See also ...

For more information on anti-virus software, see “Preventive Maintenance” on the My Presario—Learning More CD.

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 disk space available.

2.After the download is complete, terminate your Internet connection.

3.Close all other open programmes.

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

5.Double-click the Add/Remove Programmes ¤ icon. This window displays.

6.Click Install. A window displays.

7.Click Next. The Run Installation Programme window displays.

8.Click Browse.

9.Locate and select the Setup.exe or Install.exe file for the downloaded software.

10.Click Open to begin the installation process.

4-6 COMMON TASKS

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 Who Should Read This Guide? Using My Presario-Getting StartedComputer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics UsedFind Information? Where CanSafety and Comfort SafetyHow Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario-Learning More CDUsing Your Computer What’s in Back? What’s in Front?Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control ButtonsUsing Internet Zone Buttons Help G and My Program D buttons Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsAssigning.the My Program Button Adjusting the VolumeWaking Your Computer Putting Your Computer to SleepUnderstanding the System Status Lights Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep modeNumbers CursorScroll Mouse Accessing Software and FilesMaking Screen Selections ScrollingAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersUsing the Hard Drive Using the Diskette DriveDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM DVD-ROM, Zip DrivesPress the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive Inserting a CD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW, orPlaying an Audio CD Removing a Disc from a DrivePoint to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVD Playing a DVD-ROM MovieCreating Your Own CDs Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive Inserting a Disk Into the Zip DriveInternet Video Camera Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video CameraUsing Your Computer Welcome to Web What Is a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Internet Connection Connecting with AOLWeb Searches Searching the Web Using AOLMail Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Press the Instant E-mail ƒ button on the Internet keyboard Sending an E-mail Using Outlook ExpressReading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Content AdvisorRestricting Internet Content Welcome to the WEB Common 4 Tasks Print Basics Using the Menu to PrintPlaying Digital Audio Files Digital Audio FilesGames Playing Preinstalled Games on Your ComputerSoftware Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or DisketteInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Need Some Help? Helpful Hints Entering Bios Cmos SetupUsing the QuickRestore CD QuickRestoreCompaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Maintenance Wizard to repair the drive Problem persists, run the WindowsDiskette drive light stays on Diskette drive cannot read a disketteDisplay Monitor Computer, press the Reset button again CommandsHard 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