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The upper front panel door was designed with finger holes to make opening the door easy.

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The drive data cable has a colour pull tab to help you identify the cable.

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The drive rails snap on and off the drive(s). Save the drive rails that came with your computer. They will be used on your new drive(s).

5.Grasp under the bottom of the upper front panel door, lift up, and gently remove from the hooks.

6.Press both sides of the drive rails and pull the empty drive bay from the front of the computer.

7.Remove rails from empty drive bay and attach them to the new drive by connecting them to the industry standard holes located on each side.

8.Slide drive into the empty drive bay.

9.Connect the data cable to the new drive.

10.Connect the audio and power cables to the new drive.

7-4 COMPUTER UPGRADES

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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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 SetupRegistering with Compaq RegistrationRegistering 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 Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsMain 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 3200 Series Removing a Disc from a Drive 5000 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 a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Internet Connection Connecting with AOLWeb Searches Searching the Web Using AOLMail Setting Up Outlook Express E-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