2-2 USING YOUR COMPUTER MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

What’s in Front (5000 Series)?

1CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW drive
2Disk drive
3Two USB connectors for
connecting USB devices
(varies by model)—ports for
connecting peripheral devices,
such as gamepads, joysticks,
and video cameras
4Power button
5CD storage for storing five
CDs

What’s in Back (5000 Series)?

1Power port
2PS/2 mouse port
3PS/2 keyboard port
4Serial port for connecting a
serial peripheral device
5Parallel port for connecting a
peripheral device, such as a
printer
6Audio speaker ports
7Microphone port
8USB ports for connecting an
Internet keyboard or other
USB devices
9Ethernet port for connecting
to an Ethernet network
(if equipped)
-Monitor port
;1394 port
<Modem port for connecting
to a phone line
Your Computer at a Glance
Before you begin, you’ll
want to become familiar
with the components of your
Compaq Presario.
Tip
Some components have
color-coded connectors that
match the ports on the back of
your computer.
Note: Connectors and
their positions may vary
by model.