Memory | Compaq 233789-371 manual

Symptom

Insufficient memory message is displayed.

Memory

Problem		Solution
All memory in	To avoid Windows automatically running
computer is being	unnecessary programmes at startup:
used by open	1.	From the Windows desktop, click the Start
programmes, and		button.
memory is needed for	2.	Select Run.
desired task.	3.	In the Open box, type MSCONFIG.
	3.	In the Open box, type MSCONFIG.
	4.	Click OK. The System Configuration Utility
		dialog box is displayed.
	5.	Click the Startup tab, and clear the check
		box(es) for any unnecessary programmes.
	Close one or more programmes, and restart
	Windows to recover memory. If the error
	message is displayed again, repeat the
	preceding steps and close one or more
	programmes.

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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 Registration Registering with CompaqRegistering 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 KeysMain 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 readProprietary Internet services such as AOL Numbers Making Screen Selections Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Scrolling Autoscrolling Speakers Turning on the Speakers Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM Using the Diskette Drive 5000 SeriesUsing 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 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 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 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 Diskette drive light stays on Problem persists, run the WindowsMaintenance Wizard to repair the drive Improperly inserted Display Monitor Hard Drive CommandsComputer, press the Reset button again 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