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Install
FAQ
Error codes
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
Safety and Comfort Guide
Easy Setup Poster
Beyond Setup Guide
Printed Documents
Warranty Certificate
Presario Operating System Manual
Graphics
Symbols and Graphics
Symbols
Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm
Safety
Disconnecting Your Notebook from the Power Source
Series
Your At a Glance
Common Features
Front of Your Presario
Button Default Button Action Description
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
Function Keys
DVD or CD-RW drive are available on select models
Status Display and CD/DVD/MP3 Controls
Components on Right Side
Left and Right Panels
Components on Left Side
Back Panel
Components on Back
Underside
Components on Underside
Using Your
Do’s
Power on
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power
Don’ts
Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery?
Turning Your Notebook On and Off
Power Button Functionality
Using Battery Power
Inserting the Battery
Charging the Battery
Left-Click
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse
TouchPad
Right-Click
Series
Click Stop when you have finished recording
Tapping and Double-Tapping
Edge Motion
Changing Resolution
Display Options
Adjusting Brightness
Internet Zone Buttons
Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons
Series
Identifying Your Storage Drives
Using the External USB Diskette Drive
Storage Drives
Setting the Password
Using the Security Slot
Power-On Password
Security
Move to Set Supervisor Password. Press the Enter key
Removing the Password
Options
Personalizing Your Notebook
Common Tasks
Connecting and Enabling TV-Out
TV-Out Connection
Adjusting the Television Screen
Select a Display Device Select a Multi-monitor Device
Switching Between Displays
Using Anti-Virus Software
Anti-Virus Software
Recognizing a Computer Virus
Removing a Virus
Adding and Removing Software
Installing Software from a CD
Software and Hardware
Installing a Downloaded Program File
Attaching Hardware Devices
Series
Using the CD or DVD Drive
Insert and Remove Discs
Inserting a Disc
Removing a Disc
Manually Ejecting a Disc
Playing Audio CDs
Using the Digital Audio Zone
Audio Files Audio CDs, Video Discs
Series
Disabling the Self-Starting Feature
Playing Non-DVD Video Discs
Using the DVD Player
DVDs
On-Screen Controls
DVD
Button Title Description Root
Setting the Play Features
Setting Up Your Video and Audio
Playing a DVD Movie on a TV
Using Regionalized DVDs
Identifying Your Region Setting
Selecting Your Region Setting
Zooming the View
Video Display Options
Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel
Easy CD Creator and Direct CD
Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator
CD-RW Basics
Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator
Creating Audio CDs
Creating Data CDs
DirectCD
Jewel Case Creator
CD Copier
Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors
Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information
Series
Let’s Go Surfing
What is the Internet?
Basic Concepts
Series
Web Sites and Web Pages
What is the World Wide Web?
World Wide Web
Hyperlinks
Internet Address
Web Servers
Surfing the Web
Search Engine
Internet Service Provider
Modem
Mail
Browsers
What is a Browser?
Using Microsoft Internet Explorer
Series
Search Engines
Choosing a Search Engine
Using a Search Engine
Searching on the Web
Accessing Files from the Internet
Conclusion
14 LET’S GO Surfing
Caring for Your Battery
Storing the Battery
Battery Care
Using the Battery
Checking Battery Power
Recycling the Battery
Battery Calibration
Calibrating the Battery
From the Running on batteries column
Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
Battery Charging Time
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition
Connect the AC Adapter
Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One
Suspend Your Work
Understanding Power Management
Power Management
What is Power Management?
Saving Energy
Starting and Ending Power Modes
Service Support
Cleaning the Keyboard
Preventive Maintenance
Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior
Cleaning the Display Screen
Cleaning the TouchPad
Caring for Your Presario Notebook
Backup Utilities
Using Backup Devices
Hard Disk Errors
Using ScanDisk
Using Disk Cleanup
Deleting Stored Files
Defragmenting Your Hard Disk
Deleting Unnecessary Files
Hard Disk Space Management
Checking the Hard Disk Space
Using the Recycle Bin
Types of Tests
Compaq Diagnostics
System Support
Testing Equipment
Select Interactive mode or Unattended mode
System Record
How Does It Work?
Compaq Service Connection
Turning Compaq Service Connection On and Off
Privacy and Data Security
Internet Support
Solutions
Helpful Hints
Basic Solutions
Finding Solutions Quickly
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Information on how to create additional hardware profiles
My display monitor is blank. What should I do?
How can I change the display settings on my Notebook?
Display Questions
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 Movies
DVD movie is too dim or too bright. What should I do?
Can I download upgrades from the Compaq Internet site?
Questions about Upgrades
Error Messages
Where do I get information about memory upgrades?
Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong?
Solutions Tables
Audio and Video
Video or Display Symptom Problem Solution
Battery and Power
Video is also referred to as the display
Battery Symptom Problem Solution Cont’d
Power Symptom Problem Solution
Restart your Notebook by
Mass Storage
DVD movies Corruption
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
Directory See folder
See also secure Web site
Floppy disk See diskette
GLOSSARY-6
Link See hyperlink
See Microsoft
Internet Explorer
GLOSSARY-8
Netscape Navigator a Web browser
See also microprocessor
GLOSSARY-11
See also right-click
Taskbar See Windows taskbar
Video phone See Internet phone
Web See World Wide Web
Web browser See browser
GLOSSARY-15
GLOSSARY-16
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