Compaq 228399-373 manual Using the Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive

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The CD-ROM drive allows you to read data from a CD or listen to a music CD.

The CD-RW drive allows you to read and write data to a disc(s) for storage, and allows you to listen to music or read data CDs.

The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view your favourite movies, listen to music, or read information from CDs.

If a CD doesn’t play, make sure the drive is closed.

Using the Hard Drive

The hard drive stores system files, software, and data files inside your computer. When you install software, download files from the Internet, receive e-mail and attachments, or create new files, the computer saves them on your hard drive. The available storage space is gradually used. To regain storage space, you can delete files or programmes loaded on your computer, or save them on external media such as diskettes, CD-R or CD-RW discs.

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive

Note: Your computer must be turned on before you can insert or remove a disc.

To insert a CD into an optical drive, follow these steps:

1.Press the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door.

2.Carefully lift the disc from the CD case by holding the disc only by the edges to avoid touching the surface.

3.Place the disc into

the round area of the slot, label side

facing upward for the desktop configuration. If

you have chosen the upright

configuration, place the disc with the label facing outward. If the tray contains support tabs, carefully slide the disc under the tabs to correctly position it in the tray.

4. Press the Load/Eject 1 button to close the drive door.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

USING YOUR COMPUTER 3-13

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Agency Series CM Page Contents Using Your Computer Welcome to the Web 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?Setting Up Your Computer What’s in Front? What’s in Back?Plug In and Go Registration Registering with MicrosoftPrinter Setup Setting Up Your PrinterSetting UP Your Computer Using Your Computer Main keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard BasicsGetting to Know the Standard Keyboard 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 ComputerProprietary Internet services such as AOL Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep modeUnderstanding the System Status Lights NumbersAccessing Software and Files Scroll MouseMaking Screen Selections Scrolling Autoscrolling Speakers Turning on the SpeakersDiskette Drive Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROMDVD-ROM, Zip Drives Using the Hard Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM DriveRemoving a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CDPlaying a DVD-ROM Movie Point to Programmes, and then Compaq DVD ExpressCreating Your Own CDs Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive Removing a Disk from the Zip DriveUsing Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera Internet Video CameraWelcome to Web Basic Concepts What Is the Internet?What Is a Hyperlink? Connecting with AOL Internet ConnectionSearching the Web Using AOL Web SearchesTyping an E-mail Message Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailMail Understanding E-mail Addresses Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Press the Instant E-mail button on the Internet keyboardContent Advisor Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail MessagesRestricting Internet Content My Presario Web Site Checking Your RegistrationCommon 5 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 Disk error has Certificate of Warranty for detailsNon-formatted To format the diskette Diskette has been Begin formatting the disketteProblem persists, run the Windows Maintenance Wizard to repair the driveDiskette drive light stays on Improperly insertedDisplay Monitor Commands Computer, press the Reset button againHard Drive Failed 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