HP 14XL455 manual Desktop See Windows desktop

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chat An Internet feature that allows you to exchange typed messages with another person (or a group of people) in real time. A message you type instantly displays on the other person’s computer.

click To push down and quickly release either the left or right mouse button.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete Pressing and holding down the Ctrl key, then the Alt key, and then the Delete key, simultaneously, to close a program that is locked (not responding). Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete a second time to shut down a computer that is locked. Unsaved data is erased from memory. When the computer restarts, it displays an error message that Windows was not properly shut down, and it scans the hard disk for errors.

cursor The blinking vertical line on the screen that indicates where the next character appears when you type.

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Internet. A separate telephone line is used for phone calls. See also modem.

default The option that the software automatically chooses for you when you don’t indicate a choice yourself. For example, when you print a document, the Print dialogue box asks which pages to print (the default is All) and how many copies to print (the default is 1). You can change the settings, and you can designate the new settings as the default.

defragmenting The rearrangement of files and unused space on your hard disk so programs can run faster.

desktop See Windows desktop.

dialogue box A small window that requests information from the user before a command can be carried out.

data Information that can be processed by a computer. See also digital.

database A collection of similar data that is designed for easy retrieval of information.

dedicated line A telephone line that is always connected to the modem (inside the computer) to provide constant access to the

digital A system that uses electronic signals to transfer data in the form of bits. A bit is represented by a single digit. Computers use only two digits – either a 0 or a 1 – in various combinations. See also bit and byte.

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Contents Presario 3UHVDULR0RELOH,QWHUQHW3&6HULHV Page Contents Common Tasks Introduction Safety and Comfort Guide Easy Setup PosterBeyond Setup Guide Printed DocumentsWarranty Certificate Presario Operating System ManualSymbols GraphicsSafety Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical StormSeries Your At a Glance Common Features Front of Your PresarioButton Default Button Action Description Internet Zone Buttons and LightsFunction Keys DVD or CD-RW drive are available on select modelsStatus Display and CD/DVD/MP3 Controls Components on Left Side Left and Right PanelsComponents on Right Side Back Panel Components on BackUnderside Components on UndersideUsing Your Do’s Power onPlugging and Unplugging AC Power Don’tsWhy Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery? Turning Your Notebook On and OffPower Button Functionality Using Battery Power Inserting the BatteryCharging the Battery Left-Click Using the TouchPad Instead of a MouseTouchPad Right-ClickSeries Click Stop when you have finished recording Tapping and Double-Tapping Edge Motion Changing Resolution Display OptionsAdjusting Brightness Internet Zone Buttons Reprogramming Internet Zone ButtonsSeries Storage Drives Using the External USB Diskette DriveIdentifying Your Storage Drives Setting the Password Using the Security SlotPower-On Password SecurityMove to Set Supervisor Password. Press the Enter key Removing the Password Options Personalizing Your NotebookCommon Tasks Connecting and Enabling TV-Out TV-Out ConnectionAdjusting the Television Screen Select a Display Device Select a Multi-monitor DeviceSwitching Between Displays Using Anti-Virus Software Anti-Virus SoftwareRecognizing a Computer Virus Removing a VirusInstalling Software from a CD Adding and Removing SoftwareInstalling a Downloaded Program File Attaching Hardware Devices Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Insert and Remove Discs Inserting a DiscRemoving a Disc Manually Ejecting a Disc Audio Files Audio CDs, Video Discs Using the Digital Audio ZonePlaying Audio CDs Series Disabling the Self-Starting Feature Playing Non-DVD Video Discs Using the DVD Player DVDsStop On-Screen ControlsButton Title Description PauseAudio track Is available only when the content allowsContent Changes the playing audio track to audioSetting the Play Features Setting Up Your Video and Audio Playing a DVD Film on a TVUsing Regionalized DVDs Identifying Your Region SettingSelecting Your Region Setting Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel Zooming the ViewCD-RW Basics Installing Adaptec Easy CD CreatorInstalling Adaptec Easy CD Creator Easy CD Creator and Direct CDUsing Adaptec Easy CD Creator Creating Audio CDsCreating Data CDs DirectCD Jewel Case Creator CD CopierPreventing Buffer Underrun Errors Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information Series Let’s Go Surfing What is the Internet? Basic ConceptsPresario Mobile Internet PC LET’S GO Surfing Web Sites and Web Pages What is the World Wide Web?World Wide Web HyperlinksSurfing the Web Web ServersInternet Address Modem Internet Service ProviderSearch Engine Mail Using Microsoft Internet Explorer What is a Browser?Browsers Series Search Engines Choosing a Search EngineUsing a Search Engine Searching on the Web Accessing Files from the Internet Conclusion14 LET’S GO Surfing Caring for Storing the Battery Battery CareUsing the Battery Checking Battery PowerRecycling the Battery Battery Calibration Calibrating the BatteryFrom the Running on batteries column Battery Charging Time Maximizing Battery Operating TimePurchasing Spare or Extra Batteries Fixing a Low-Battery Condition Connect the AC AdapterReplace the Drained Battery with a Charged One Suspend Your WorkUnderstanding Power Management Power ManagementWhat is Power Management? Saving EnergyShutdown, then Standby Starting and Ending Power ModesIf you want to … Then … Result/Indicators Shutdown, then HibernateService Support Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior Preventive MaintenanceCleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the Display Screen Cleaning the TouchPadCaring for Your Presario Notebook Backup Utilities Using Backup DevicesHard Disk Errors Using ScanDiskUsing Disk Cleanup Deleting Stored Files Defragmenting Your Hard DiskChecking the Hard Disk Space Hard Disk Space ManagementDeleting Unnecessary Files Using the Recycle Bin Types of Tests Compaq DiagnosticsSystem Support Tab DescriptionTesting Equipment Select Interactive mode or Unattended modeSystem Record Turning Compaq Service Connection On and Off Compaq Service ConnectionHow Does It Work? Privacy and Data Security Internet Support Solutions Finding Solutions Quickly Basic SolutionsHelpful Hints Frequently Asked Questions General QuestionsPresario Notebook Operating System Manual for Display Questions How can I change the display settings on my Notebook?My display monitor is blank. What should I do? Questions about Sound There is no sound coming from my Notebook What’s wrong?Questions about Peripherals How do I know how much battery power I have?Questions about Films DVD film is too dim or too bright. What should I do?Can I download upgrades from the Compaq Internet site? Questions about UpgradesError Messages Where do I get information about memory upgrades?Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong? Solutions Tables Audio and VideoSymptom Problem Solution Video or DisplayBattery and Power Battery Symptom Problem SolutionCont’d Power Symptom Problem Solution Warranty Statement forCTRL+ALT+DEL keys CD or DVD Drive Symptom Problem Solution Mass StorageDiskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution Floppy a drive My Computer G iconFormat Use another diskette or Hard Drive Symptom Problem Solution Internet Symptom Problem Solution Games Symptom Problem SolutionGames and Internet If no dial tone is Verify that all telephone Found, another Keyboard and TouchPad Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem SolutionClick Shut Down … Symptom Problem Solution Keyboard and TouchPadSettings PC Cards Symptom Problem Solution Memory Symptom Problem SolutionMemory and PC Card Glossary GLOSSARY-2 Desktop See Windows desktop Directory See folder Floppy disk See diskette GLOSSARY-6 Keyboard that ExplorerLink See hyperlink GLOSSARY-8 Presario Mobile Internet PC GLOSSARY-9 See also microprocessor GLOSSARY-11 GLOSSARY-12 Svga super video graphics array Taskbar See Windows taskbarVideo phone See Internet phone Web See World Wide WebGLOSSARY-15 GLOSSARY-16 Index INDEX-2 INDEX-3 INDEX-4 INDEX-5 INDEX-6 INDEX-7 URL
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