Compaq 250029-001 manual Welcome to 3 the Web

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Welcome to 3 the Web

In This Chapter

Basic Concepts, 3-2

Internet Connection, 3-3

E-mail, 3-4

Content Advisor, 3-9

In just a few moments, you will be on the World Wide Web. It is estimated that thousands of new users will join you in connecting to the Internet for the very first time!

In this chapter, you begin to explore the endless possibilities of the Internet—e-mail, shopping, news, entertainment, research, education, and much more. Procedures are provided for America Online (AOL) users.

Welcome to the World Wide Web. You are about to enter a very exciting new world!

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MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

WELCOME TO THE WEB 3-1

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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 CD Playing 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