Setting Up Your Computer | Compaq 233789-371 instruction

Setting Up

Your 2

Computer

In This Chapter

Your Computer at a Glance, 2-2

Plug In and Go!, 2-4

Setup, Login, and Passwords, 2-6

Your Internet PC is designed for complete ease of use—from setting up to upgrading new components. This chapter introduces you to the internal and external features of your computer. It also walks you through the process of registering your computer and setting up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account. The remaining chapters of this guide show you how easy it is to use your Compaq Presario.

Note: Illustrations and features shown may differ slightly from your Computer.

Registration, 2-8

Printer Setup, 2-10

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER 2-1

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Compaq 233789-371 manual Setting Up Your Computer

Contents

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