Software | Compaq 233789-371 specification

Software

You may want to purchase and install additional software. Software can be installed from a CD, DVD, or diskette, and it can be downloaded from a Web site.

The installation process automatically begins when you insert the CD in the disc drive. If the installation process doesn’t automatically begin, refer to the documentation that came with the software. If no documentation exists, follow the procedure listed here to install software from a CD or diskette.

In the event of difficulties with the installation, contact the software manufacturer.

Tip

When selecting software for your computer, make sure the packaging states that it is compatible with your version of Microsoft Windows, your computer memory, processor, and available disk space.

Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette

1.Close all open programmes.

2.From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

3.Double-click the

Add/Remove Programmes ¤icon. The Add/Remove programmes Properties window is displayed.

4.Click Add New

Programmes.

5.Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive and click CD or Floppy. Microsoft Windows will begin the installation process.

6-4 COMMON TASKS

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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Compaq 233789-371 manual Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette

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 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 Numbers Mailindicates when you have e-mail waiting to be readProprietary Internet services such as AOL Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode Scrolling Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Making Screen Selections Autoscrolling Turning on the Speakers Speakers DVD-ROM, Zip Drives Using the Diskette Drive 5000 SeriesUsing the Diskette Drive 3200 Series Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM 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 Improperly inserted Problem persists, run the WindowsMaintenance Wizard to repair the drive Diskette drive light stays on Display Monitor Failed Drive CommandsComputer, press the Reset button again Hard 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