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

electronic information.

Internet Explorer

See Microsoft

Internet Explorer.

 

Internet keyboard

A keyboard that

resembles a typewriter keyboard, but is equipped with special buttons programmed to connect to the Internet.

Internet phone A video telephone that allows you to make long-distance calls over the Internet.

ISP (Internet service provider) A company that provides access to the Internet. To use the service, you need the service provider’s software, a user-name, a password, and access phone number(s). Through a modem, you can log on to the ISP, surf the World Wide Web, and send and receive e-mail.

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joystick A lever that moves in all directions to control the movement of a pointer or objects on the screen. It is used for computer games in which you drive, fly, or shoot objects displayed

by the monitor.

JPEG (pronounced J-peg). A file format for graphics, especially photographs, displayed on the Internet. It is easily identified by the file extension .jpg. JPEG

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files, which store more information per pixel than GIF files, are used for complex, high-resolution images. See GIF.

See also pixel.

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link See hyperlink.

left click To push down and quickly release the left mouse button to select an item.

log on To gain access to a computer network, or the Internet by entering a user-name and password. See network.

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main memory Physical memory chips (RAM) inside the computer. Every program you launch and every file you open must be copied from a storage disk, disc, or diskette into main memory. The amount of main memory in your computer determines how many programs you can run and how much data you can process at one time. Memory is measured in megabytes (1 million bytes or characters) of information. Most personal computers come with a minimum of 32 megabytes of main memory – the minimum recommendation for Windows programs. You can insert extra memory (visit the following website for more information www.compaq.com/my presario).

See RAM. See also byte.

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Contents 3UHVDULR0RELOH,QWHUQHW3& %H\RQG6HWXS*XLGH6HULHV Page Contents Using Your Notebook Common Tasks Let’s Go Surfing Caring for Your Battery Solutions Introduction Easy Setup Poster Beyond Setup GuidePrinted Documents Safety and Comfort Guide Warranty CertificatePresario Operating System Manual Graphics SymbolsProtecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm SafetySeries Your At a Glance Front Your Presario Common FeaturesInternet Zone Buttons and Lights Button Default Button ActionButton Description Function KeysStatus Display and CD/DVD Controls Components on Right Side Components on Left SideComponents on Back Back PanelComponents on Underside UndersideQuikDock QuikDock FeaturesUsing Your Notebook Plugging and Unplugging AC Power Power OnDo’s Don’tsWhy Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery? Power Button FunctionalityTurning Your Notebook On and Off Using Battery Power Inserting the BatteryCharging the Battery Optimizing Processor Speed TouchPad Using the TouchPad Instead of a MouseLeft-Click Right-ClickTapping and Double-Tapping Edge Motion Display Options Changing ResolutionAdjusting Brightness Disabling the Internet Zone Buttons Reprogramming the Internet Zone ButtonsUsing the Diskette Drive Storage DrivesIdentifying Your Storage Drives Power-On Password Using the Security SlotSetting the Password SecurityRemoving the Password Common Tasks TV-Out Connection Connecting and Enabling TV-OutSetting Your Television Format Switching Between Displays Adjusting the Television ScreenAnti-Virus Software Using Anti-Virus SoftwareRemoving a Virus Recognizing a Computer VirusAdding and Removing Software Installing Software from a CD or DisketteInstalling a Downloaded Program File Attaching Hardware Devices Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Inserting a Disc Insert and Remove DiscsManually Ejecting a Disc Removing a DiscPlaying Audio CDs Disabling the Self-Starting FeatureIcon Function Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay2Using Repeat All Using Repeat TrackPlaying Non-DVD Video Discs DVDs Using the DVD PlayerOn-Screen Controls Button Title Description VolumeResume ChangeSetting the Play Features Playing a DVD Film on a TV Identifying Your Region Setting Using Regionalized DVDsSelecting Your Region Setting Zooming the View Showing and Hiding the DVD PanelInstalling Adaptec Easy CD Creator CD-RW BasicsEasy CD Creator and Direct CD Take Two Creating Audio CDs Using Adaptec Easy CD CreatorCreating Data CDs Jewel Case Creator DirectCDCD Copier Preventing Buffer Underrun ErrorsAccessing Easy CD Creator Users Information Let’s Go Surfing Basic Concepts What is the Internet?Series World Wide Web What is the World Wide Web?Web Servers Surfing the WebInternet Address URL Internet Service Provider ISP ModemSearch Engine Mail What is a Browser? Using Microsoft Internet ExplorerBrowsers Series Choosing a Search Engine Search EnginesUsing a Search Engine Searching on the Web Conclusion Accessing Files from the Internet14 LET’S GO Surfing Caring for Your Battery Using the Battery Battery CareStoring the Battery Checking Battery PowerRecycling the Battery Calibrating the Battery Battery CalibrationFrom Running on Batteries column Maximizing Battery Operating Time Battery Charging TimePurchasing Spare or Extra Batteries Connect the AC Adapter Fixing a Low-Battery ConditionSuspend Your Work Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged OneWhat is Power Management? Power ManagementUnderstanding Power Management Saving EnergyIf you want to… Then… Result/Indicators Starting and Ending Power ModesShutdown, then Standby Shutdown, then HibernateService and Support Preventive Maintenance Cleaning Your Notebook’s ExteriorCleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the TouchPad Cleaning the Display ScreenCaring for Your Presario Notebook Using Backup Devices Backup UtilitiesHard Disk Errors Using ScanDiskUsing Disk Cleanup Defragmenting Your Hard Disk Deleting Stored FilesHard Disk Space Management Checking the Hard Disk SpaceDeleting Unnecessary Files Using the Recycle Bin System Support Compaq DiagnosticsTypes of Tests Tab DescriptionSelect Interactive mode or Unattended mode Testing EquipmentSystem Record Compaq Service Connection Turning Compaq Service Connection On and OffHow Does It Work? Privacy and Data Security Internet Support Series Solutions Basic Solutions Finding Solutions QuicklyHelpful Hints General Questions Frequently Asked QuestionsDisplay Questions How can I change the display settings on my Notebook?Questions about Sound My display monitor is blank. What should I do?There is no sound coming from my Notebook. What’s wrong? Questions about Films How do I know how much battery power I have?Questions about Peripherals DVD film is too dim or too bright. What should I do?Error Messages Questions about UpgradesCan I download upgrades from the Compaq Internet site? Where do I get information about memory upgrades?Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong? Audio and Video Solutions TablesVideo is also referred to as the display Video or Display Symptom Problem SolutionBattery Symptom Problem Solution Battery and PowerCont’d Wrong memory Contact your Compaq Power Symptom Problem SolutionPressing CTRL+ALT+DEL Mass Storage CD or DVD Drive Symptom Problem SolutionDiskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution 2 Floppy a driveMy Computer G icon Diskette Drive Symptom Problem SolutionHard Drive Symptom Problem Solution Games Symptom Problem Solution Internet Symptom Problem SolutionGames and Internet If no dial tone is Keyboard and TouchPad Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem SolutionEnter key Keyboard and TouchPadClick Control Panel and double-clickMouse Tap to click optionMemory Symptom Problem Solution PC Cards Symptom Problem SolutionMemory and PC Card See peripheral GlossaryGLOSSARY-2 Directory See folder Desktop See Windows desktopDSL digital subscriber line See joystick Floppy disk See disketteHtml hypertext markup language See Microsoft Internet ExplorerLink See hyperlink GLOSSARY-8 See browser GLOSSARY-10 See microprocessor GLOSSARY-12 Taskbar See Windows taskbar See right-clickWeb See World Wide Web Video phone See Internet phoneWindows Explorer a file management GLOSSARY-16 Index INDEX-2 INDEX-3 INDEX-4 INDEX-5 INDEX-6 INDEX-7 URL Presario Notebook Beyond Setup Guide INDEX-9 INDEX-10
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