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Registration (continued)

Follow the on-screen instructions until registration is complete.

You will be returned to the Getting Started screen. Make a selection from the menu to learn more about Windows or connecting to the Internet. You can also click Exit to return to the desktop.

If your computer detects new hardware, follow the on-screen instructions, which may require that you insert a disk for a printer or another component.

Creating Your User Account

1.Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Users and Passwords.

2.On the Users tab, click Add and enter basic information for the new user. Here you will be creating accounts for those using the computer such as family members or co-workers. Click Next.

3.Assign a password and type it in twice. Click Next.

4.Add the user and select the level of access you want the user to have, then click Finish. Go through the process again for additional users. Click OK.

5.On the Group Membership tab, click Standard user, and then click OK. If administration tasks are complete, log out and log in under your user name.

Note: The following definitions may be helpful:

User account: Information that defines each computer user such as user name and password. The user account identifies the groups in which the user account has membership and the permissions the user has for the computer.

Administrator account: the account that you use to perform administrative tasks, such as adding user accounts. Members of the Administrators group have full control over the computer.

6. Restart your computer for these setting to take effect.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER 2-9

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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 ComputerMailindicates when you have e-mail waiting to be read Proprietary Internet services such as AOLSleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode NumbersAccessing Software and Files Scroll MouseMaking Screen Selections ScrollingAutoscrolling Speakers Turning on the SpeakersUsing the Diskette Drive 5000 Series Using the Diskette Drive 3200 SeriesDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM 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 Problem persists, run the Windows Maintenance Wizard to repair the driveDiskette drive light stays on Improperly insertedDisplay Monitor Commands Computer, press the Reset button againHard Drive 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