My Presario Getting Started
Compaq Presario First Edition February Part Number
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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
Registration
Registering with Compaq
Registering 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
Keyboard Basics
Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys
Main 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
Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode
Mailindicates when you have e-mail waiting to be read
Proprietary Internet services such as AOL
Numbers
Making Screen Selections
Accessing Software and Files
Scroll Mouse
Scrolling
Autoscrolling
Speakers
Turning on the Speakers
Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM
Using the Diskette Drive 5000 Series
Using the Diskette Drive 3200 Series
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 5000 Series
Removing a Disc from a Drive 3200 Series
Playing 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 the Internet?
What Is a Hyperlink?
Basic Concepts
Connecting with AOL
Internet Connection
Searching the Web Using AOL
Web Searches
Setting Up Outlook Express E-mail
Mail
Typing 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
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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
Diskette drive light stays on
Problem persists, run the Windows
Maintenance Wizard to repair the drive
Improperly inserted
Display Monitor
Hard Drive
Commands
Computer, press the Reset button again
Failed Drive
Internet Access
Keyboard and Scroll Mouse
Memory
Power
Glossary
Glossary
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USB port universal serial bus port
Symbols
Index
CD-RW2-2, 4-12, 4-14, 7-3 diskette 2-2
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Index
Port 2-2
See also Internet