Compaq 233789-371 manual What’s in Front? 3200 Series, What’s in Back? 3200 Series

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What’s in Front? (3200 Series)

1Power On button

2CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive

3Disk drive

4Two universal serial bus (USB) ports for connecting peripheral devices, such as gamepads, joysticks, and video cameras

What’s in Back? (3200 Series)

1Modem port for connecting to a phone line

2Microphone port

3Audio In / Audio Out

4 Monitor port

5Serial port for connecting a serial device such as a printer

6PS2 ports for connecting a keyboard or mouse

7A/C Power port

8USB ports for connecting an Internet keyboard, mouse, or other USB device

9Parallel port for connecting a peripheral device such as a printer

Note: Connectors or ports may vary depending on different model releases.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER 2-3

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Compaq Presario First Edition February Part Number Page Contents Windows Basics Understanding the System Status Lights Welcome to the Web Common Tasks 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?Setting Up Your Computer What’s in Front? 5000 Series What’s in Back? 5000 SeriesWhat’s in Front? 3200 Series What’s in Back? 3200 SeriesSetting Up Your Computer 5000 Series Plug In and GoSetting Up Your Computer 3200 Series Setup, Login, and Passwords Setting up Microsoft WindowsSetup Login,and PasswordsRegistration Registering with CompaqRegistering with Microsoft Registration Creating Your User AccountPrinter Setup Setting Up Your Printer 5000 SeriesSetting Up Your Printer 3200 Series Setting UP Your Computer Features of the Windows Desktop Help Windows 3 BasicsFeatures Windows Desktop Viewing the Windows DesktopUsing the Start Menu Accessing Online Help HelpUsing Your Computer 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 Help G and My programme D buttonsAdjusting the Volume Assigning.the My programme ButtonPutting Your Computer to Sleep Waking Your ComputerSleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode Mailindicates when you have e-mail waiting to be readProprietary Internet services such as AOL NumbersMaking Screen Selections Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse ScrollingAutoscrolling Speakers Turning on the SpeakersDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM Using the Diskette Drive 5000 SeriesUsing the Diskette Drive 3200 Series DVD-ROM, Zip DrivesUsing the Hard Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 5000 Series Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the driveCD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 3200 Series Press the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive doorRemoving a Disc from a Drive 5000 Series Removing a Disc from a Drive 3200 SeriesPlaying an Audio CD 5000 Series Playing an Audio CD 3200 Series Playing a DVD-ROM Movie Model may varyUsing Regionalized DVDs Identifying Your Region SettingCreating 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 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 My Presario Web Site Checking Your RegistrationCommon 6 Tasks Print Basics Digital Audio FilesUsing the Menu to Print Print BasicsGames Playing Games on Your ComputerInstalling Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette SoftwareInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Common Tasks Computer 7 Upgrades Internal Components Upgrading Components Adding ComponentsAccessing Internal Computer Components Internal ComponentsUpgrading Components Upgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM DrivesTip Upgrading Computer Memory Adding Components Adding the Optional Hard DriveMY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Adding an Expansion or Option Card Type and number of expansion slots may vary by modelNeed Some Help? Helpful HintsEntering Bios Cmos Setup Helpful HintsQuickRestore Using the QuickRestore CDCompaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Diskette drive light stays on Problem persists, run the WindowsMaintenance Wizard to repair the drive Improperly insertedDisplay Monitor Hard Drive CommandsComputer, press the Reset button again Failed DriveInternet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Symbols IndexCD-RW2-2, 4-12, 4-14, 7-3 diskette 2-2 MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index Port 2-2 See also Internet