Compaq SRS4FXXXX-100 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 have colour-coded connectors that match the ports on the back of your computer.

What’s in Front?

1CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD- ROM, or DVD-R/RW drive

2Disk drive

3Two USB connectors for connecting USB devices (varies by model)—ports for connecting peripheral devices, such as gamepads, joysticks, and video cameras

4Power button

5CD storage for storing five CDs

What’s in Back ?

1Power port

2PS/2 mouse port

3 PS/2 keyboard port

4Serial port for connecting a serial peripheral device

5Parallel port for connecting a peripheral device, such as a printer

6Audio speaker ports

7 Microphone port

8USB ports for connecting an Internet keyboard or other USB devices

9Ethernet port for connecting to an Ethernet network

(if equipped)

:Monitor port ; 1394 port

<Modem port for connecting to a phone line

Note: Connectors and their positions may vary by model.

2-2 USING YOUR COMPUTER

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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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 This Chapter IntroductionWho 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 CDCD-ROM, CD-RW Using Your ComputerWhat’s in Back ? What’s in Front?Keyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control ButtonsUsing Internet Zone Buttons Customizing the Internet Zone Buttons Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsAssigning.the My Program Button Adjusting the VolumeResuming from Stand By Putting Your Computer into Stand ByUnderstanding the System Status Lights Scrolling Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Making Screen SelectionsAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersDVD-ROM, Using the Diskette DriveUsing the Hard Drive Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROMPress the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive Playing an Audio CD Removing a Disc from a DrivePoint to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVD Playing a DVD-ROM MovieCreating Your Own CDs Using Your Computer Welcome 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 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 Print Basics Digital Audio Files Common 4 TasksPrint Basics Using the Menu to PrintPlaying Digital Audio Files Digital Audio FilesGames Software Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or DiskInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Internal Components Upgrading Components Computer 5 UpgradesInternal Components Accessing Internal Computer ComponentsUpgrading Computer Memory Upgrading ComponentsAdding an Expansion or Option Card Adding ComponentsNeed Some Help? Compaq Support Preventative Care & MaintenanceCompaq Support Preventative Care Maintenance How to Access Help User Restore Drives to their original factory settingsUser Backup To store the User Backup, the computerAudio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Display Monitor Hard Drive Internet AccessKeyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory PowerGlossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Index SymbolsDVD-ROM MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index