Compaq 307502-001 manual Beginning to Use the Notebook, Selecting Regional Settings

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Beginning to Use the Notebook

Selecting Regional Settings

Keyboard language and other regional preferences, such as time, date, and currency format, are set in the Regional Options window of the operating system.

To access the Regional Options window, select Start > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language and Regional Options icon.

For information about selecting regional settings, open the Regional Options window, then use context-sensitive Help. To use context-sensitive Help, select the question mark button in the upper right corner of the window, then select an item. A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed.

Selecting Screen Settings

Screen appearance settings are accessed from the operating system Appearance and Themes window. To access the Appearance and Themes window, select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes icon.

To access the settings that control the size of the items displayed on the screen, select the Change Resolution task.

For information about any of the items in any of the windows accessed from the Appearance and Themes icon, use context-sensitive Help. To use context-sensitive Help, select the question mark button in the upper right corner of a window, then select an item. A definition, explanation, or procedure is displayed.

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Contents Getting Started Page Using This Guide Style Explanation Keys Text StylesFollowing a Path Contents Index Setting Up the Hardware Setting Up the NotebookInserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Identifying the AC adapter light and the battery light Turning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Turning Off the Notebook Protecting the Notebook from Power SurgesObtaining Ergonomic Safety Information Beginning to Use the Notebook Selecting Regional SettingsSelecting Screen Settings Obtaining Modem and Network Information Protecting the Notebook Against VirusesInstalling Optional Software Inserting the Documentation Library CD Using the Documentation Library CDAccessing the Documentation Library Menu For Information About These Topics Select This Guide Selecting a GuideFinding a Topic Within a Guide Contacting Compaq Using Compaq Help & SupportObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Preparing to Call Technical SupportTaking the Notebook to a Service Provider Display Hardware ComponentsDisplay Pointing Device and Speakers Pointing Device and SpeakersTop Power/Standby Light, Battery Light and VentTop Power/Standby Light, Battery Light, and Vent Top Panel Lights Panel LightsTop Power Controls Power ControlsTop Keys KeysRear Panel Connectors and Infrared PortRear Panel Connectors and Infrared Port Rear Panel Jacks, Fan, and Vent Jacks, Fan and VentLeft Side Left SideRight Side Volume Buttons and Audio JacksRight Side Volume Buttons and Audio Jacks Right Side Optical Drive and PC Card Slot Optical Drive and PC Card SlotUnderside Battery Bay and Hard Drive BayUnderside Battery Bay and Hard Drive Bay Underside Memory Compartment and Vent Memory Compartment and VentUnderside Labels LabelsAdditional Standard Components Software Restore and Documentation CDsAdditional Standard Components Cables and Cord Cables and CordAdditional Standard Components Adapters and Battery Pack Adapters and Battery PackSee also AC adapter adapter See also keys latches switch, displayIndex Compaq QuickRestore Hardware Guide 2-6 help Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping Safety & Comfort Guide 2-6 screen resolution 2-1security Regulatory and SafetyWorldwide Telephone 4Troubleshooting guideSoftware Guide 2-6 speakers, internal stereo 3-2 Standby