Compaq SRS4FXXXX-100 manual Safety and Comfort

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Safety

Your computer is an electrical device. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.

Warning

To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the Safety and Comfort guide on the My Presario—Learning More CD before performing any procedures involving the internal components of your computer.

Did you know ...

During an electrical storm, disconnect your computer (and all peripherals) from the power source. After shutting down your computer, turn off the power button on the surge protector(s).

Safety and Comfort

My Presario—Learning More CD contains Safety and Comfort information on how to:

➜Set up your work area for maximum comfort.

➜Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and health habits while using your computer.

➜Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires.

➜Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the computer, modem, and all peripherals, such as a printer, speakers, and monitor.

➜Become static-free before removing the side panel.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION 1-5

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Agency Series CM0902 Page Contents Speakers -12 Turning on the Speakers Welcome to the Web Glossary Index Introduction This ChapterUsing 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 CD-ROM, CD-RWWhat’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 Customizing the Internet Zone ButtonsAdjusting the Volume Assigning.the My Program ButtonPutting Your Computer into Stand By Resuming from Stand ByUnderstanding the System Status Lights Accessing 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,Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive Removing a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CDPlaying a DVD-ROM Movie Point to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVDCreating Your Own CDs Using 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 Print Basics Digital Audio FilesUsing the Menu to Print Print BasicsDigital Audio Files Playing Digital Audio FilesGames Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Disk SoftwareInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Computer 5 Upgrades Internal Components Upgrading ComponentsAccessing Internal Computer Components Internal ComponentsUpgrading Components Upgrading Computer MemoryAdding Components Adding an Expansion or Option CardCompaq Support Preventative Care & Maintenance Need Some Help?Compaq Support Preventative Care Maintenance How to Access Help Drives to their original factory settings User BackupTo store the User Backup, the computer User RestoreAudio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Display Monitor Internet Access Hard DriveKeyboard and Scroll Mouse Power MemoryGlossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Symbols IndexDVD-ROM MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index