Compaq 250029-001 Computer Upgrades

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED COMPUTER UPGRADES 5-1

Computer Upgrades

In this chapter, you learn how to access the internal par ts of the

computer and how to perform basic upgrades.

Many components of the computer are replaceable and

upgradable. This chapter should be used as a supplement to the

instructions provided with your new component.

In This Chapter

Internal Components, 5-2

Upgrading Components,

5-4

Adding Components, 5-5

Contents

Main Important Service Information Notice Regulatory Compliance Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice Modifications Cable Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo - United States only m Telecommunications Device Approvals U.S. Modem Regulatory Statements m C Contents Page Page Page Page Page Introduction m Computer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics Used Warranty Certificate Replacing Part s Where Can I Find Information? Safety and Comfort Safety Using the My PresarioLearning More CD How Do I Find Information on the Learning More CD? Page Using Your Computer Whats in Front (5000 Series)? Whats in Back (5000 Series)? Your Computer at a Glance Whats in Front (8000 Series)? Whats in Back (8000 Series)? Your Computer at a Glance, cont. Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard Basics Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Keyboard Buttons Using Internet Zone Buttons Customizing the Internet Zone Buttons Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Assigning the My Program Button Adjusting the Volume Putting Your Computer into Stand By Resuming from Stand By Understanding the System Status Lights System Status Lights Understanding the Smart Credit Card Internet Keyboard Using the Smart Credit Card Feature Smart Credit Card Internet Installing the Wireless Wheel Mouse Compaq/ Logitech Wireless Wheel Mouse Making Screen Selections Opening Software and Files Scrolling Scroll Mouse and Wireless Mouse Autoscrolling Scroll Mouse and Wireless Mouse, cont. Using the Disk Drive m Using the Hard Drive Disk Drive, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and DVD-R/RW Drives Inserting a CD or DVD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW Drive Removing a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CD Playing a DVD-ROM Movie Creating Your Own CDs Page Welcome to the Web What Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink? Basic Concepts Connecting with AOL Searching the Web Using AOL Internet Connection Setting Up Outlook Express E-mail Typing an E-mail Message E-mail Understanding E-mail Addresses Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Sending an E-mail Using AOL Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Reading Your AOL E-mail Messages Restricting Internet Content Content Advisor Page Common Tasks Using the Menu to Print Print Basics Playing Games Playing Digital Audio Files Games and Digital Audio Files Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Disk Software Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet Software, cont. Page Computer Upgrades Accessing Internal Computer Components (5000 Series) Internal m Accessing Internal Computer Components (8000 Series) Internal Components, cont. m Upgrading Computer Memory Upgrading Adding an Expansion or Option Card Adding Page Help & Support Preventative Care & Maintenance Online Service & Support How to Access Help How to Access Help, cont. Audio Troubleshooting CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW Drive Disk Drive Page Hard Drive Display (Monitor) Internet Access Power Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Page Wireless Wheel Mouse Memory Page I Index A B C E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U