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plug-and-playA feature, introduced with Windows 95, to simplify the use of some peripheral devices. Once the device has been installed (in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions), you can plug it into the computer while the computer is running. The operating system automatically recognises the new device. (In order to connect a non-plug-and-play device, you must first shut down the computer.) See peripheral.

pop-up menu A list of options that pops up when you right-click an icon on the desktop or taskbar, the vacant part of the desktop, a selection in a document, or a file in Windows Explorer. See right-click.

processor (short for microprocessor). The brains of the computer.

See microprocessor.

product key A unique series of letters and numbers that are assigned to each software package you buy. You are asked to enter the product key when you install the software. When you register the software, you transmit the product key to the manufacturer to enter in a customer database. Later, when you call for technical support, you are asked for the product key. The technician matches it against the database to determine whether you qualify for support. You should keep a record of all product keys to protect your investment. They are comparable to the serial numbers on hardware. See software.

program Software that you install on a computer for word processing, drawing, manipulating photos, reconciling your bank statement, calculating your taxes, composing music, or playing games. It is occasionally referred to as an application. See software.

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QuickDock A device that provides ports for external devices, allowing you to “dock” and remove your Notebook while your hardware remains connected to the QuickDock.

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RAM (random access memory) The main memory of the computer. It holds a copy of the operating system, any programs that are running on the computer, and any data that is being processed. RAM is temporary memory; turning off the computer clears RAM. The more RAM your computer has, the faster the programs respond. See main memory. See also ROM.

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDE	GLOSSARY-11
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3UHVDULR0RELOH,QWHUQHW3& %H\RQG6HWXS*XLGH6HULHV Page Contents Using Your Notebook Common Tasks Let’s Go Surfing Caring for Your Battery Solutions Introduction Beyond Setup Guide Easy Setup PosterPrinted Documents Warranty Certificate Safety and Comfort GuidePresario Operating System Manual Graphics Symbols Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm Safety Series Your At a Glance Front Your Presario Common Features Internet Zone Buttons and Lights Button Default Button Action Button Description Function Keys Status Display and CD/DVD Controls Components on Right Side Components on Left Side Components on Back Back Panel Components on Underside Underside QuikDock QuikDock Features Using Your Notebook Plugging and Unplugging AC Power Power OnDo’s Don’ts Power Button Functionality Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery?Turning Your Notebook On and Off Inserting the Battery Using Battery PowerCharging the Battery Optimizing Processor Speed TouchPad Using the TouchPad Instead of a MouseLeft-Click Right-Click Tapping and Double-Tapping Edge Motion Display Options Changing Resolution Adjusting Brightness Disabling the Internet Zone Buttons Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons Storage Drives Using the Diskette DriveIdentifying Your Storage Drives Power-On Password Using the Security SlotSetting the Password Security Removing the Password Common Tasks TV-Out Connection Connecting and Enabling TV-Out Setting Your Television Format Switching Between Displays Adjusting the Television Screen Anti-Virus Software Using Anti-Virus Software Removing a Virus Recognizing a Computer Virus Adding and Removing Software Installing Software from a CD or Diskette Installing a Downloaded Program File Attaching Hardware Devices Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Inserting a Disc Insert and Remove Discs Manually Ejecting a Disc Removing a Disc Playing Audio CDs Disabling the Self-Starting Feature Icon Function Playing Audio CDs Using Disqplay2 Using Repeat All Using Repeat Track Playing Non-DVD Video Discs DVDs Using the DVD Player On-Screen Controls Button Title Description VolumeResume Change Setting the Play Features Playing a DVD Film on a TV Identifying Your Region Setting Using Regionalized DVDs Selecting Your Region Setting Zooming the View Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel CD-RW Basics Installing Adaptec Easy CD CreatorEasy CD Creator and Direct CD Take Two Creating Audio CDs Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator Creating Data CDs Jewel Case Creator DirectCD CD Copier Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors Accessing Easy CD Creator Users Information Let’s Go Surfing Basic Concepts What is the Internet? Series World Wide Web What is the World Wide Web? Surfing the Web Web ServersInternet Address URL Modem Internet Service Provider ISPSearch 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 CareStoring the Battery Checking Battery Power Recycling the Battery Calibrating the Battery Battery Calibration From Running on Batteries column Battery Charging Time Maximizing Battery Operating TimePurchasing 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 ManagementUnderstanding Power Management Saving Energy If you want to… Then… Result/Indicators Starting and Ending Power ModesShutdown, then Standby Shutdown, then Hibernate Service and Support Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior Preventive MaintenanceCleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the TouchPad Cleaning the Display Screen Caring for Your Presario Notebook Using Backup Devices Backup Utilities Using ScanDisk Hard Disk ErrorsUsing Disk Cleanup Defragmenting Your Hard Disk Deleting Stored Files Checking the Hard Disk Space Hard Disk Space ManagementDeleting Unnecessary Files Using the Recycle Bin System Support Compaq DiagnosticsTypes of Tests Tab Description Select Interactive mode or Unattended mode Testing Equipment System Record Turning Compaq Service Connection On and Off Compaq Service ConnectionHow Does It Work? Privacy and Data Security Internet Support Series Solutions Finding Solutions Quickly Basic SolutionsHelpful Hints General Questions Frequently Asked Questions Display Questions How can I change the display settings on my Notebook? My display monitor is blank. What should I do? Questions about SoundThere is no sound coming from my Notebook. What’s wrong? Questions about Films How do I know how much battery power I have?Questions about Peripherals DVD film is too dim or too bright. What should I do? Error Messages Questions about UpgradesCan 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 is also referred to as the display Video or Display Symptom Problem Solution Battery Symptom Problem Solution Battery and Power Cont’d Wrong memory Contact your Compaq Power Symptom Problem Solution Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL Mass Storage CD or DVD Drive Symptom Problem Solution 2 Floppy a drive Diskette Drive Symptom Problem SolutionMy Computer G icon Diskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution Hard Drive Symptom Problem Solution Internet Symptom Problem Solution Games Symptom Problem SolutionGames and Internet If no dial tone is Keyboard and TouchPad Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem Solution Enter key Keyboard and TouchPad Click Control Panel and double-clickMouse Tap to click option PC Cards Symptom Problem Solution Memory Symptom Problem SolutionMemory and PC Card See peripheral Glossary GLOSSARY-2 Directory See folder Desktop See Windows desktop DSL digital subscriber line See joystick Floppy disk See diskette Html hypertext markup language Internet Explorer See MicrosoftLink See hyperlink GLOSSARY-8 See browser GLOSSARY-10 See microprocessor GLOSSARY-12 Taskbar See Windows taskbar See right-click Web See World Wide Web Video phone See Internet phone Windows Explorer a file management GLOSSARY-16 Index INDEX-2 INDEX-3 INDEX-4 INDEX-5 INDEX-6 INDEX-7 URL Presario Notebook Beyond Setup Guide INDEX-9 INDEX-10