Compaq SRS4FXXXX-100 manual Glossary

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E

e-mail (electronic mail) Messages sent over the Internet.

F

fax modem A modem that allows your computer to transmit and receive faxes.

file extension A period and three characters after a file name that indicate the programme in which the file was created. For example, filename.doc. The

.doc extension indicates that the file was created in Microsoft Word.

G

game port A connector on the back of the computer for plugging in a gamepad, joystick, or steering wheel.

H

hard disk Internal storage media for permanent storage of system files, programme files, utility files, and data files.

hardware The physical components of a computer—the parts you can physically touch.

HTML (hypertext markup language) The standard language for documents designed for viewing on the Web with a browser. They are easily identified by the file extension .htm or .html. See file extension.

hyperlink An embedded link to another document or Web site. When you position the cursor over a hyperlink (coloured text or image), a small hand is displayed. When you click the hyperlink, your browser displays the new document or Web site.

I

icon A small picture that represents a menu command, file, programme, tool, or peripheral.

Internet A worldwide collection of computer networks that are interconnected so that users can share electronic information.

ISP (Internet service provider) A company that provides access to the Internet. To use the service, you need the ISP software, a user name, a password, and access phone number(s).

M

maximise To enlarge the screen (or maximise the window) in a Windows- based programme by clicking the Maximise T button—the button with an open square in the upper-right corner of a window that has not been maximised.

2 GLOSSARY

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?Main keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard BasicsGetting to Know the Standard Keyboard 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 Scroll Mouse Accessing Software and FilesMaking Screen Selections ScrollingAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersUsing the Hard Drive Using the Diskette DriveDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM DVD-ROM,Press 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 Basic Concepts What Is the Internet?What Is a Hyperlink? Internet Connection Connecting with AOLWeb Searches Searching the Web Using AOLTyping an E-mail Message Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailMail 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 Backup Drives to their original factory settingsTo store the User Backup, the computer User RestoreAudio 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