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scroll To gradually move information across the screen when a document or Web page is too long or too wide to view all at once.

search engine A program, accessed on the Internet, that allows you to search large databases for information, using keywords or phrases.

server A computer with a large hard disk that serves (provides information to) other computers connected to it by a network. The Internet is a network of servers. When you send or receive e-mail, it travels from the sender’s computer to the receiver’s computer through a number of servers.

shortcut An icon on the Windows desktop that you double-click to launch a program.

software A program that you can install on a computer from a diskette, CD, DVD, Zip disk, or the Internet. See program.

surf To jump from place to place on the Internet, searching for topics of interest, by clicking hyperlinks. See hyperlink.

surge protector A device that regulates the flow of electricity to the computer and prevents high-voltage surges from damaging the equipment.

U

upload To send information to another computer on the Internet.

URL (uniform resource locator) The address of a Web site, such as www.compaq.com.

USB port (universal serial bus port) A

connector for plugging in multiple, ultra-high-speed peripherals. USB ports are gradually replacing serial ports and parallel ports and eliminating the need for so many

connectors and cables.

V

virus A set of software instructions written to harm computers.

W

window A screen that displays on the Windows desktop after you select an item or open a program.

Windows desktop The main screen you see when your computer completes startup.

Windows taskbar The gray bar across the bottom of the screen when your computer completes startup.

World Wide Web A system of Internet servers that support documents formatted in HTML. See HTML.

Z

zipped file A file that has been compressed to a smaller size by compression software, such as WinZip. It can be identified by the file extension .zip. See file extension.

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Contents Page European Notice Modem Statements About the Battery Danish Page Table of Contents Caring for Your Battery Iii Preventive MaintenanceAppendix B Troubleshooting List of Figures Glossary and Index PrefaceMy Presario Getting Started FeaturesGetting Started This ChapterTaking a Look at the Notebook Right-Side ViewGetting Started My Presario Getting Started Specification of the core Left-Side ViewRear View Top-Open View Front ViewBattery Status Indicator Easy Access ButtonsPower Button Power Status Indicators AC/Battery Power IndicatorMicrophone Device Status IndicatorConnecting to AC Power Getting the Notebook RunningUsing Battery Power Starting UpTurning Off the Notebook Safety and Comfort Warranty CertificateFloppy Disk Drive Using the NotebookConnecting the External Floppy Drive My Presario Getting Started Using the NotebookUsing the Notebook My Presario Getting Started Hard Disk DriveInserting and Ejecting Diskettes Connecting the External CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive CD/DVD/CD-RW DriveInserting/Removing a CD Typewriter Keys KeyboardManually Releasing a CD Fn KeyCursor-Control Keys Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Increase LCD brightness Easy Access ButtonsHot Keys Decrease LCD brightnessDrag and Drop Using the Touchpad Placing and Moving the FingerTouchpad Point and ClickIntroducing Power Management Changing the ConfigurationScroll Button Suspend-to-File Automatic Power Management Local Power ManagementGlobal Power Management Manual Power ManagementMaintenance Taking Care of Your NotebookTraveling AC Adapter Caring for Your BatteryBattery Pack My Presario Getting Started Battery OperationsUnlocking the Battery Pack Battery Operations My Presario Getting StartedLow Battery Signals and Actions Operating and HandlingMaintaining Maximizing Battery Operating Time External Connections Connecting an External MonitorConnecting an IR Device System ExpansionInstalling a PC Card Internal InstallationConnecting an USB Device Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device for selected model onlyOnly available on specific models Memory UpgradePage Starting SCU Setup Configuration UtilityMy Presario Getting Started Setup Configuration Utility IntroductionMoving Around and Making Selections Using the Touchpad/MouseUsing the Keyboard Setup Configuration Utility My Presario Getting StartedIDE Settings Main MenuDate and Time Fast Boot Boot SequenceAdvanced Menu Pointing Device Ir ModeSaveToFile Warning Message Keyboard NumlockResolution Expansion System PasswordSecurity Menu Saving / Customize Power MenuEnable Power Management Max Performance / Balanced Power Saving / Max PowerSuspend After Customizing Power Management FeaturesHard Disk Power Down After Standby AfterVGA Activity Battery Low Warning BeepSuspend Data to Cover CloseResume On Modem Ring Options DescriptionsResume On Time Hour/Minute/SecondChoices Descriptions Exit MenuPage My Presario Getting Started Preventive Maintenance Preventive MaintenanceWhat is Preventive Maintenance? Using Microsoft BackupDeleting Unwanted Files Preventive Maintenance My Presario Getting StartedDeleting the Internet History File Using ScanDiskUsing Disk Defragmenter Optimizing the Computer Hard DiskPage My Presario Getting Started Appendix A-1 Cache MemoryCD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Real-Time Clock/CalendarAC Adapter Temperature Range Relative HumidityVGA Controller Audio SubsystemMy Presario Getting Started Appendix B-1 TroubleshootingAppendix B-2 My Presario Getting Started My Presario Getting Started Appendix B-3 Term definitionsPage My Presario Getting Started Glossary-1 GlossaryGlossary-2 My Presario Getting Started My Presario Getting Started Glossary-3 USB port universal serial bus port aPage My Presario Getting Started Index-1 IndexIndex-2 My Presario Getting Started My Presario Getting Started Index-3
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