Compaq 233789-371 manual Setup, Login, and Passwords, Setting up Microsoft Windows

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Setup, Login, and Passwords

Setting up Microsoft Windows 2000

Note: When you first start your computer, you may see a startup routine before the Setup Wizard appears. This may take several minutes, so do not restart the computer during this process.

IMPORTANT! It is recommended that you set up your computer as an Administrator, in order to take advantage of all of the features of your Presario PC. Under User mode, most functionality is significantly limited for security purposes.

When the Setup Wizard screen opens, you will see several dialog boxes that prompt you for information such as your name or your network type. Remember that not all of the options may be available, or that they may be in a different order.

After you first start up your computer and the Setup Wizard dialog box appears, click Next to continue.

You are prompted to accept the License Agreement; if you agree to the terms, check I accept this agreement, then click Next.

You can change regional settings for your region, such as the default currency or the time and date formats. You can also change the default language of your computer or your keyboard layout. Click one of the Customize buttons and make your changes. Click Next.

Note: You can change these settings later using Regional Options on the Control Panel.

In the Personalize Your Software dialog box, type your name and organization if applicable. After you have typed the information, click Next to continue.

The next box shows the Computer Name and Administrator Password dialog box. Here you provide the name for your computer. If you are on a network, your network administrator can tell you what name to use. If you are not on a network you can use any name you want.

Caution: If you lose or forget the administrator password, you will have to reinstall the oporating system to recover.

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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 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 CDSetting Up Your Computer What’s in Back? 5000 Series What’s in Front? 5000 SeriesWhat’s in Back? 3200 Series What’s in Front? 3200 SeriesPlug In and Go Setting Up Your Computer 5000 SeriesSetting Up Your Computer 3200 Series Setting up Microsoft Windows Setup, Login, and PasswordsLogin,and Passwords SetupRegistration Registering with CompaqRegistering with Microsoft Creating Your User Account RegistrationSetting Up Your Printer 5000 Series Printer SetupSetting Up Your Printer 3200 Series Setting UP Your Computer Windows 3 Basics Features of the Windows Desktop HelpViewing the Windows Desktop Features Windows DesktopUsing the Start Menu Help Accessing Online HelpUsing Your Computer Keyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control ButtonsUsing Internet Zone Buttons Help G and My programme D buttons Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsAssigning.the My programme Button Adjusting the VolumeWaking Your Computer Putting Your Computer to SleepProprietary Internet services such as AOL Mailindicates when you have e-mail waiting to be readSleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode NumbersScroll Mouse Accessing Software and FilesMaking Screen Selections ScrollingAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersUsing the Diskette Drive 3200 Series Using the Diskette Drive 5000 SeriesDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM DVD-ROM, Zip DrivesUsing the Hard Drive Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 5000 SeriesPress the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 3200 SeriesRemoving 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 Model may vary Playing a DVD-ROM MovieIdentifying Your Region Setting Using Regionalized DVDsCreating Your Own CDs Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive Inserting a Disk Into the Zip DriveInternet Video Camera Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video CameraWelcome 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 Checking Your Registration My Presario Web SitePrint Basics Digital Audio Files Common 6 TasksPrint Basics Using the Menu to PrintPlaying Games on Your Computer GamesSoftware Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or DisketteInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Common Tasks Internal Components Upgrading Components Adding Components Computer 7 UpgradesInternal Components Accessing Internal Computer ComponentsUpgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM Drives Upgrading ComponentsTip Upgrading Computer Memory Adding the Optional Hard Drive Adding ComponentsMY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Type and number of expansion slots may vary by model Adding an Expansion or Option CardHelpful Hints Need Some Help?Helpful Hints Entering Bios Cmos SetupUsing the QuickRestore CD QuickRestoreCompaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Maintenance Wizard to repair the drive Problem persists, run the WindowsDiskette drive light stays on Improperly insertedDisplay Monitor Computer, press the Reset button again CommandsHard Drive Failed DriveInternet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Index SymbolsCD-RW2-2, 4-12, 4-14, 7-3 diskette 2-2 MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index Port 2-2 See also Internet