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Install
FAQ
Error messages
Password
Hard Disk Errors
Symbols and Graphics
Connecting and Enabling TV-Out
Warranty
Maintenance
Power Symptom Problem Solution
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Contents
Common Tasks
Solutions
CONTENTS-iv
Introduction
Beyond Setup Guide
Easy Setup Poster
Safety and Comfort Guide
Printed Documents
Presario Operating System Manual
Warranty Certificate
Symbols
Symbols and Graphics
Graphics
Disconnecting Your Notebook from the Power Source
Safety
Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm
Series
Your At a Glance
Front of Your Presario
Common Features
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
Button Default Button Action Description
DVD or CD-RW drive are available on select models
Function Keys
Status Display and CD/DVD/MP3 Controls
Components on Left Side
Left and Right Panels
Components on Right Side
Components on Back
Back Panel
Components on Underside
Underside
Using Your
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power
Power on
Do’s
Don’ts
Turning Your Notebook On and Off
Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery?
Power Button Functionality
Inserting the Battery
Using Battery Power
Charging the Battery
TouchPad
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse
Left-Click
Right-Click
Series
Click Stop when you have finished recording
Tapping and Double-Tapping
Edge Motion
Display Options
Changing Resolution
Adjusting Brightness
Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons
Internet Zone Buttons
Series
Storage Drives
Using the External USB Diskette Drive
Identifying Your Storage Drives
Power-On Password
Using the Security Slot
Setting the Password
Security
Move to Set Supervisor Password. Press the Enter key
Removing the Password
Personalizing Your Notebook
Options
Common Tasks
TV-Out Connection
Connecting and Enabling TV-Out
Select a Display Device Select a Multi-monitor Device
Adjusting the Television Screen
Switching Between Displays
Anti-Virus Software
Using Anti-Virus Software
Removing a Virus
Recognizing a Computer Virus
Software and Hardware
Installing Software from a CD
Adding and Removing Software
Installing a Downloaded Program File
Attaching Hardware Devices
Series
Using the CD or DVD Drive
Inserting a Disc
Insert and Remove Discs
Removing a Disc
Manually Ejecting a Disc
Audio Files Audio CDs, Video Discs
Using the Digital Audio Zone
Playing Audio CDs
Series
Disabling the Self-Starting Feature
Playing Non-DVD Video Discs
DVDs
Using the DVD Player
DVD
On-Screen Controls
Button Title Description Root
Setting the Play Features
Playing a DVD Movie on a TV
Setting Up Your Video and Audio
Identifying Your Region Setting
Using Regionalized DVDs
Selecting Your Region Setting
Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel
Video Display Options
Zooming the View
CD-RW Basics
Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator
Easy CD Creator and Direct CD
Creating Audio CDs
Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator
Creating Data CDs
DirectCD
CD Copier
Jewel Case Creator
Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors
Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information
Series
Let’s Go Surfing
Basic Concepts
What is the Internet?
Series
World Wide Web
What is the World Wide Web?
Web Sites and Web Pages
Hyperlinks
Surfing the Web
Web Servers
Internet Address
Modem
Internet Service Provider
Search Engine
Mail
Using Microsoft Internet Explorer
What is a Browser?
Browsers
Series
Choosing a Search Engine
Search Engines
Using a Search Engine
Searching on the Web
Conclusion
Accessing Files from the Internet
14 LET’S GO Surfing
Caring for Your Battery
Using the Battery
Battery Care
Storing the Battery
Checking Battery Power
Recycling the Battery
Calibrating the Battery
Battery Calibration
From the Running on batteries column
Battery Charging Time
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries
Connect the AC Adapter
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition
Suspend Your Work
Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One
What is Power Management?
Power Management
Understanding Power Management
Saving Energy
Starting and Ending Power Modes
Service Support
Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior
Preventive Maintenance
Cleaning the Keyboard
Cleaning the TouchPad
Cleaning the Display Screen
Caring for Your Presario Notebook
Using Backup Devices
Backup Utilities
Using ScanDisk
Hard Disk Errors
Using Disk Cleanup
Defragmenting Your Hard Disk
Deleting Stored Files
Checking the Hard Disk Space
Hard Disk Space Management
Deleting Unnecessary Files
Using the Recycle Bin
System Support
Compaq Diagnostics
Types of Tests
Select Interactive mode or Unattended mode
Testing Equipment
System Record
Turning Compaq Service Connection On and Off
Compaq Service Connection
How Does It Work?
Privacy and Data Security
Internet Support
Solutions
Finding Solutions Quickly
Basic Solutions
Helpful Hints
General Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Information on how to create additional hardware profiles
Display Questions
How can I change the display settings on my Notebook?
My display monitor is blank. What should I do?
There is no sound coming from my Notebook. What’s wrong?
Questions about Sound
Questions about Movies
How do I know how much battery power I have?
Questions about Peripherals
DVD movie is too dim or too bright. What should I do?
Error Messages
Questions about Upgrades
Can I download upgrades from the Compaq Internet site?
Where do I get information about memory upgrades?
Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong?
Audio and Video
Solutions Tables
Video or Display Symptom Problem Solution
Video is also referred to as the display
Battery and Power
Battery Symptom Problem Solution Cont’d
Power Symptom Problem Solution
Restart your Notebook by
DVD movies Corruption
Mass Storage
Following steps
Check the type of drive
Diskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution
This operation rebuilds
Games and Internet
Service that modifies your
Keyboard and TouchPad
Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem Solution Cont’d
Need adjustment Start button and point To Settings
Memory and PC Card
Glossary
See also main memory
Desktop See Windows desktop
See also secure Web site
Directory See folder
Floppy disk See diskette
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Internet Explorer
See Microsoft
Link See hyperlink
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Netscape Navigator a Web browser
See also microprocessor
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See also right-click
Video phone See Internet phone
Taskbar See Windows taskbar
Web browser See browser
Web See World Wide Web
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