Compaq 250029-001 manual Important Service Information

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Important Service Information

For the fastest path to the right answers, go to compaq.com/consumersupport.

At this site you will find online services to assist with your hardware and software related questions, issues, and product needs.

Compaq offers the following online services for your Presario product:

•Drivers and product information – find original product drivers, the latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation.

•Compaq Customer Communities – where novices to technical experts collaborate to share knowledge, information, and assistance. Participate in existing product discussions, review commonly asked questions, and answer or post new questions to a community of users.

•Contact a Compaq Support Specialist – Have a product warranty issue or need to contact a technical expert? Contact Compaq online for the fastest time to a solution.

When escalating a service event online, it is important to include the following information in your inquiry. Please take a moment to write down the following information for your future reference.

•Product Name:

•Model Name:

•Serial Number:

•Date of Purchase:

Notice

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COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is provided "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF EITHER PARTY AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY SOUNDS IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LEGAL LIABILITY, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

Compaq Presario

First Edition (September 2001)

Part Number 250029-001

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Important Service Information Regulatory Compliance Notices Telecommunications Device Approvals Page Contents CONTENTS-II Welcome to the Web Common Tasks CONTENTS-V CONTENTS-VI Introduction Symbols and Graphics Used Computer Illustrations and FeaturesReplacing Parts Where Can Find Information?Warranty Certificate Upgrading Your ComputerSafety Safety and ComfortUsing the My Presario-Learning More CD How Do I Find Information on the Learning More CD?Introduction Using Your Computer What’s in Back 5000 Series? Your Computer at a GlanceWhat’s in Front 5000 Series? What’s in Back 8000 Series? Your Computer at a Glance,What’s in Front 8000 Series? Main keys Arrow keys Function keys Numeric keys Keyboard BasicsGetting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Keyboard ButtonsMaillaunches your e-mail application Using Internet Zone ButtonsKeyboard Buttons, Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Customizing the Internet Zone ButtonsAdjusting the Volume Assigning the My Program ButtonPutting Your Computer into Stand By Resuming from Stand BySystem Status Lights Understanding the System Status LightsUnderstanding the Smart Credit Card Internet Keyboard Using the Smart Credit Card FeatureSmart Credit Card Internet Keyboard Compaq Logitech Wireless Wheel Mouse Installing the Wireless Wheel MouseOpening Software and Files Scroll Mouse WirelessMaking Screen Selections ScrollingScroll Mouse and Wireless Mouse, AutoscrollingDisk Drive, Hard Drive, CD-ROM Using the Disk DriveUsing the Hard Drive DVD-ROM,Press the Load/Eject button 1 to close the drive Removing a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CDPlaying a DVD-ROM Movie Creating Your Own CDs Using Your Computer Welcome to 3 the Web Basic Concepts What Is the Internet?What Is a Hyperlink? Internet Connection Connecting with AOLSearching the Web Using AOL Typing an E-mail Message Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailMail Mail, Understanding E-mail AddressesSending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Sending an E-mail Using AOL Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Reading Your AOL E-mail MessagesContent Advisor Restricting Internet ContentWelcome to the WEB Common 4 Tasks Using the Menu to Print Print BasicsPlaying Digital Audio Files Games Digital Audio FilesPlaying Games Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Disk SoftwareInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Software,Common Tasks Computer 5 Upgrades Accessing Internal Computer Components 5000 Series Internal ComponentsAccessing Internal Computer Components 8000 Series Internal Components,Upgrading Components Upgrading Computer MemoryAdding Components Adding an Expansion or Option CardComputer Upgrades Help Support Preventative Care Maintenance Online Service & Support Need access to drivers and product documentation?How to Access Help How to Access Help, Troubleshooting AudioStores CD has been inserted upside Re-insert the CD with the labelDown Facing up Or DVD-ROM driverDisk Drive Executed Disk drive cannot save Floppy disk is write-protectedUnlocked position on the disk Correct drive letterHard Drive Display Monitor Internet Access Power Keyboard Scroll Mouse Mouse roller ball is dirty Down using the keyboardMouse does not respond to Program in use has stopped DetailsWireless Wheel Mouse Task Press the Help G button MemoryAt startup Help & Support Index INDEX-2 INDEX-3 INDEX-4
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