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Compaq 228399-373 manual Welcome to Web

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Welcome to	4
the Web

In This Chapter

Basic Concepts, 4-2

Internet Connection, 4-3

Web Searches, 4-4

E-mail, 4-5

Content Advisor, 4-8

My Presario Web Site, 4-10

In just a few moments, you will be on the World Wide Web. It is estimated that thousands of new users will be joining you to connect to the Internet for the very first time!

In this chapter, you begin to explore the endless possibilities of the Internet—e-mail, shopping, news, entertainment, research, education, and much more.

Welcome to the World Wide Web. You are about to enter a very exciting new world!

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

WELCOME TO THE WEB 4-1

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Compaq 228399-373 manual Welcome to Web

Contents

My Presario Getting Started Agency Series CM Page Contents Using Your Computer Welcome to the Web Index Introduction Using My Presario-Getting Started Who Should Read This Guide?Symbols and Graphics Used Computer Illustrations and FeaturesWhere Can Find Information?Safety Safety and ComfortUsing My Presario-Learning More CD How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM?Setting Up Your Computer What’s in Front? What’s in Back?Plug In and Go Registration Registering with MicrosoftPrinter Setup Setting Up Your PrinterSetting UP Your Computer Using Your Computer Main keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard BasicsGetting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Keyboard ButtonsUsing Internet Zone Buttons Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Help G and My Program D buttonsAdjusting the Volume Assigning.the My Program ButtonPutting Your Computer to Sleep Waking Your ComputerUnderstanding the System Status Lights Proprietary Internet services such as AOLSleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode NumbersMaking Screen Selections Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse ScrollingAutoscrolling Speakers Turning on the SpeakersDiskette Drive Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROMDVD-ROM, Zip Drives Using the Hard Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM DriveRemoving a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CDPlaying a DVD-ROM Movie Point to Programmes, and then Compaq DVD ExpressCreating Your Own CDs Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive Removing a Disk from the Zip DriveUsing Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera Internet Video CameraWelcome to Web Basic Concepts What Is the Internet?What Is a Hyperlink? Connecting with AOL Internet ConnectionSearching the Web Using AOL Web SearchesTyping an E-mail Message Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailMail Understanding E-mail Addresses Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Press the Instant E-mail button on the Internet keyboardContent Advisor Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail MessagesRestricting Internet Content My Presario Web Site Checking Your RegistrationCommon 5 Tasks Using the Menu to Print Print BasicsDigital Audio Files Playing Digital Audio FilesPlaying Preinstalled Games on Your Computer GamesInstalling Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette SoftwareInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Need Some Help? Entering Bios Cmos Setup Helpful HintsQuickRestore Using the QuickRestore CDCompaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Non-formatted To format the diskette Diskette has been Disk error hasCertificate of Warranty for details Begin formatting the disketteDiskette drive light stays on Problem persists, run the WindowsMaintenance Wizard to repair the drive Improperly insertedDisplay Monitor Hard Drive CommandsComputer, press the Reset button again Failed DriveInternet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Index CD/DVD-ROM See also ISP 3-4 Internet Video Camera See also Scroll Mouse problems See also mouse autoscrolling Index