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Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
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Chapter 3 Windows Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Chapter 4 Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
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Chapter 5 Welcome to the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Chapter 6 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Chapter 7 Computer Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Chapter 8 Need Some Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Glossary Index
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?
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Setting Up Your
Your Computer at a Glance
Whats in Front? (5000 Series)
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Whats in Front? (3200 Series)
Whats in Back? (3200 Series)
Plug In and Go!
Setting Up Your Computer (5000 Series)
Setting Up Your Computer (3200 Series)
Setup, Login, and Passwords
Setting up Microsoft Windows 2000
Setup, Login,and Passwords (continued)
Registering with Compaq
Registering with Microsoft
Registration
Creating Your User Account
Registration (continued)
Printer Setup
Setting Up Your Printer (5000 Series)
Setting Up Your Printer (3200 Series)
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Windows Basics 3
Viewing the Windows Desktop
Features of the Windows Desktop
Using the Start Menu
Accessing Online Help
Help
Using Your
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 programme Button
Adjusting the Volume
Putting Your Computer to Sleep
Waking Your Computer
Understanding the System Status Lights (available on select models)
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
Using the Diskette Drive (5000 Series)
Using the Diskette Drive (3200 Series)
Using the Hard Drive
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive (5000 Series)
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive (3200 Series)
Removing a Disc from a Drive (5000 Series)
the
button to open the drive.
Removing a Disc from a Drive (3200 Series)
Playing an Audio CD (3200 Series)
Playing a DVD-ROM Movie
Using Regionalized DVDs
Identifying Your Region Setting
Creating Your Own CDs
Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive
Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive
Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera
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-mail
Setting Up Outlook Express E-mail
Typing an E-mail Message
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
Games
Playing Games on Your Computer
Software
Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette
Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet
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Computer Upgrades
Internal
Accessing Internal Computer Components
Upgrading
Upgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM Drives
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Upgrading Computer Memory
Adding
Adding the Optional Hard Drive
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Adding an Expansion or Option Card
Adding Components
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Need Some Help?
Helpful Hints
Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup
QuickRestore CD
Using the QuickRestore CD
Compaq Support
Troubleshooting
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CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM
Diskette Drive
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Hard Drive
Internet Access
Keyboard and Scroll Mouse
Memory
Power
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