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My Presario Getting Started Compaq Presario First Edition February Part Number Page Contents Windows Basics Understanding the System Status Lights Welcome to the Web Common Tasks Glossary Index This Chapter Introduction Who Should Read This Guide? Using My Presario-Getting Started Computer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics Used Find Information? Where Can Safety and Comfort Safety How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario-Learning More CD Setting Up Your Computer What’s in Back? 5000 Series What’s in Front? 5000 Series What’s in Back? 3200 Series What’s in Front? 3200 Series Plug In and Go Setting Up Your Computer 5000 Series Setting Up Your Computer 3200 Series Setting up Microsoft Windows Setup, Login, and Passwords Login,and Passwords Setup Registering with Compaq RegistrationRegistering with Microsoft Creating Your User Account Registration Setting Up Your Printer 5000 Series Printer Setup Setting Up Your Printer 3200 Series Setting UP Your Computer Windows 3 Basics Features of the Windows Desktop Help Viewing the Windows Desktop Features Windows Desktop Using the Start Menu Help Accessing Online Help Using Your Computer Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Using Internet Zone Buttons Help G and My programme D buttons Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Assigning.the My programme Button Adjusting the Volume Waking Your Computer Putting Your Computer to Sleep Proprietary Internet services such as AOL Mailindicates when you have e-mail waiting to be readSleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode Numbers Scroll Mouse Accessing Software and FilesMaking Screen Selections Scrolling Autoscrolling Turning on the Speakers Speakers Using the Diskette Drive 3200 Series Using the Diskette Drive 5000 SeriesDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM DVD-ROM, Zip Drives Using the Hard Drive Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 5000 Series Press the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 3200 Series Removing a Disc from a Drive 3200 Series Removing a Disc from a Drive 5000 SeriesPlaying an Audio CD 5000 Series Playing an Audio CD 3200 Series Model may vary Playing a DVD-ROM Movie Identifying Your Region Setting Using Regionalized DVDs Creating Your Own CDs Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive Internet Video Camera Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera Welcome to Web What Is a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Internet Connection Connecting with AOL Web Searches Searching the Web Using AOL Mail Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Press the Instant E-mail ƒ button on the Internet keyboard Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Content Advisor Restricting Internet Content Checking Your Registration My Presario Web Site Print Basics Digital Audio Files Common 6 Tasks Print Basics Using the Menu to Print Playing Games on Your Computer Games Software Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet Common Tasks Internal Components Upgrading Components Adding Components Computer 7 Upgrades Internal Components Accessing Internal Computer Components Upgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM Drives Upgrading Components Tip Upgrading Computer Memory Adding the Optional Hard Drive Adding Components MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Type and number of expansion slots may vary by model Adding an Expansion or Option Card Helpful Hints Need Some Help? Helpful Hints Entering Bios Cmos Setup Using the QuickRestore CD QuickRestore Compaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Maintenance Wizard to repair the drive Problem persists, run the WindowsDiskette drive light stays on Improperly inserted Display Monitor Computer, press the Reset button again CommandsHard Drive Failed Drive Internet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Index Symbols CD-RW2-2, 4-12, 4-14, 7-3 diskette 2-2 MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index Port 2-2 See also Internet