Compaq 228399-373 manual What’s in Front?, What’s in Back?

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Your Computer at a Glance

Before you begin, you’ll want to become familiar with the components of your Compaq Presario.

Tip

Some components, such as the keyboard and mouse, have color-coded connectors that match the ports on the back of your computer.

What’s in Front?

1Power On button

2CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive

3Disk drive

4Two universal serial bus (USB) ports for connecting peripheral devices, such as gamepads, joysticks, and video cameras

What’s in Back?

1Modem port for connecting to a phone line

2Microphone port

3Audio In / Audio Out

4 Monitor port

5Serial port for connecting a serial device such as a printer

6PS2 ports for connecting a keyboard or mouse

7A/C Power port

8USB ports for connecting an Internet keyboard, mouse, or other USB device

9Parallel port for connecting a peripheral device such as a printer

Note: Connectors or ports may vary depending on different model releases.

2-2 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Agency Series CM Page Contents Using Your Computer Welcome to the Web Index Introduction Who Should Read This Guide? Using My Presario-Getting StartedComputer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics UsedFind Information? Where Can Safety and Comfort SafetyHow Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario-Learning More CDSetting Up Your Computer What’s in Back? What’s in Front?Plug In and Go Registering with Microsoft RegistrationSetting Up Your Printer Printer SetupSetting UP Your Computer Using Your Computer Keyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysMain 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 SleepNumbers Proprietary Internet services such as AOLSleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode Understanding the System Status LightsScrolling Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Making Screen SelectionsAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM DVD-ROM, Zip DrivesDiskette Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive Using the Hard DrivePlaying an Audio CD Removing a Disc from a DrivePoint to Programmes, and then Compaq DVD Express 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 CameraWelcome to Web What Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink?Basic Concepts Internet Connection Connecting with AOLWeb Searches Searching the Web Using AOLSetting Up Outlook Express E-mail MailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Press the Instant E-mail button on the Internet keyboard Sending an E-mail Using Outlook ExpressReading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Content AdvisorRestricting Internet Content Checking Your Registration My Presario Web SiteCommon 5 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 Begin formatting the diskette Disk error hasCertificate of Warranty for details Non-formatted To format the diskette Diskette has beenImproperly inserted 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 Index CD/DVD-ROM See also ISP 3-4 Internet Video Camera See also Scroll Mouse problems See also mouse autoscrolling Index