Compaq 4103TH manual Internet Access

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Symptom

Cannot connect to the Internet.

Cannot automatically launch Internet programmes.

Internet takes too long to download Web sites.

Internet Access

Problem		Solution
Internet Service	Verify Internet settings or contact your ISP for
Provider (ISP) account	assistance.
is not set up properly.

Modem is not set up	Reconnect the modem, verifying the following
properly.	connections: telephone line to telephone (for
	external phone sets) and telephone line to wall
	jack (from computer to wall).
Web browser is not set	Verify that the Web browser is installed and set
up properly.	up to work with your ISP.

You must log in to your	Log in to your ISP and launch the desired
ISP before some	programme.
programmes will start.
Modem is not set up	Verify that correct modem speed and COM port
properly.	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 P button in the upper right
		corner of the Control Panel window to return
		to the Windows desktop.

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