Compaq 228399-373 manual

My Presario - Getting Started

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228399-373

Contents

Main Notice Page C CC C C OO ON NN NT TT Page Page Page Introduction Who Should Read This Guide? Using My PresarioGetting Started Symbols and Graphics Used Computer Illustrations and Features Where Can I Find Information? Warranty Certificate Replacing Parts Upgrading Your Computer Safety Safety and Comfort Using My PresarioLearning More CD How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Setting Up Yo u r Computer Your Computer at a Glance Whats in Front? Whats in Back? Plug In and Go! Setting Up Your Computer Registration Registering with Microsoft Printer Setup Setting Up Your Printer Page Using Your Computer Keyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Using Internet Zone Buttons Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Assigning the My Program Button Adjusting the Volume Putting Your Computer to Sleep Waking Your Computer Understanding the System Status Lights Scroll Mouse Making Screen Selections Accessing Software and Files Scrolling Autoscrolling Speakers Turning on the Speakers Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and Zip Drives The Diskette Drive Using the Hard Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive Removing a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CD Playing a DVD-ROM Movie Creating Your Own CDs Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive Internet Video Camera Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera Welcome to the Web Basic Concepts What Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink? Connecting with AOL Internet Connection Web Searches Searching the Web Using AOL E EE E- -- -m mm ma aa ai ii Understanding E-mail Addresses Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Content Advisor Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Restricting Internet Content My Presario Web Site Checking Your Registration Common Tasks Print Basics Using the Menu to Print Digital Audio Files Playing Digital Audio Files Games Playing Preinstalled Games on Your Computer Software Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet Need Some Help? Helpful Hints Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup QuickRestore CD Using the QuickRestore CD Compaq Support Troubleshooting Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Page Display (Monitor) Hard Drive Internet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power I II I In nn nd dd de ee ex xx D DD D E EE E F FF F G GG G H HH M MM M N NN N O OO Q QQ Q R RR R S SS