Compaq 4103TH manual USB port universal serial bus port

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search engine A programme, accessed on the Internet, that allows you to search large databases for information, using keywords or phrases.

serial port A small connector on the back of the computer (or keyboard) for plugging in a thin cable attached to a serial device, such as a mouse.

server A computer with a large hard disk that serves (provides information to) other computers connected to it by a network.

The Internet is a network of servers. When you send or receive e-mail, it travels from the sender’s computer to the receiver’s computer through a a number of servers.

shortcut An icon on the Windows desktop that you double-click to launch a programme.

software A programme that you can install on a computer from a diskette, CD, DVD, Zip disk, or the Internet. See programme.

surf To jump from place to place on the Internet, searching for topics of interest, by clicking hyperlinks. See hyperlink.

surge protector A device that regulates the flow of electricity to the computer and prevents high-voltage surges from damaging the equipment.

URL (uniform resource locator) The address of a Web site, such as www.compaq.com.

USB port (universal serial bus port)

A connector for plugging in multiple, ultra-high-speed peripherals. USB ports are gradually replacing serial ports and parallel ports and eliminating the need for so many connectors and cables.

V

virus A set of software instructions written to harm computers.

W

window A screen that displays on the Windows desktop after you select an item or open a programme.

Windows desktop The main screen you see when your computer completes startup.

Windows taskbar The gray bar across the bottom of the screen when your computer completes startup.

World Wide Web A system of Internet servers that support documents formatted in HTML. See HTML.

U

upload To send information to another computer on the Internet.

Z

zipped file A file that has been compressed to a smaller size by compression software, such as WinZip. It can be identified by the file extension .zip. See file extension.

GLOSSARY 4

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 SleepCursor Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep modeUnderstanding the System Status Lights NumbersScrolling Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Making Screen SelectionsAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersDVD-ROM, Zip Drives Using the Diskette DriveUsing the Hard Drive Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROMPress 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 Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Problem persists, run the WindowsMaintenance Wizard to repair the drive Diskette drive light stays onDisplay Monitor Failed Drive CommandsComputer, press the Reset button again Hard 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