Where Can, Find Information? | Compaq 4103TH instruction

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IFind Information?

Information is available in several forms: printed documents, electronic documents on the CD that came with your computer, and the Compaq Web site. Use this guide as your first point of reference, and then refer to the following documents:

➜Quick Set-Up poster

➜Warranty Certificate

➜My Presario—Learning More CD

➜Getting Started: Microsoft Windows

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The Compaq Web site is available worldwide. As you explore the Internet, go to the following address for information about products, services, and “cool” activities:

www.compaq.com

Warranty Certificate

The warranty details Compaq’s commitment to repair or replace parts during the warranty period, and it lists important Compaq telephone numbers. In the event of a mechanical problem, contact Compaq, not the retailer that sold you the computer.

Keep the warranty in a safe place for future reference.

Replacing Parts

The Easy Access design of your Internet PC allows you to access internal components: in most cases, without using any tools.

My Presario—Learning More CD describes procedures for upgrading and replacing computer components. If you experience a problem and you are unable to resolve the issue after referring to this guide and the My Presario—Learning More CD, contact Technical Support. If a replacement part is needed, the technician will send the replacement part, along with illustrated instructions for removing the factory-installed part and replacing it.

Upgrading Your Computer

Expand your Presario performance with upgrades like memory and additional peripherals, such as digital cameras and printers. To learn more, visit the online store at:

www.compaq.com

1-4 INTRODUCTION

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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Compaq 4103TH manual Where Can, Find Information?

Contents

My Presario Getting Started Compaq Presario First Edition June Part Number Page Contents Speakers -12 Turning on the Speakers Creating Your Own CDs Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive Glossary Index 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 Using Your Computer What’s in Back? What’s in Front? Main keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard BasicsGetting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Using Internet Zone Buttons Help G and My Program D buttons Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Assigning.the My Program Button Adjusting the Volume Waking Your Computer Putting Your Computer to Sleep Cursor Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep modeUnderstanding the System Status Lights Numbers Scrolling Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Making Screen Selections Autoscrolling Turning on the Speakers Speakers DVD-ROM, Zip Drives Using the Diskette DriveUsing the Hard Drive Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive Inserting a CD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or Playing an Audio CD Removing a Disc from a Drive Point to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVD Playing a DVD-ROM Movie 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 Using Your Computer Welcome to Web Basic Concepts What Is the Internet?What Is a Hyperlink? Internet Connection Connecting with AOL Web Searches Searching the Web Using AOL Typing an E-mail Message Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailMail 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 Welcome to the WEB Common 4 Tasks Print Basics Using the Menu to Print Playing Digital Audio Files Digital Audio Files Games Playing Preinstalled Games on Your Computer Software Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet 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 Diskette drive cannot read a diskette 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 DVD-ROM See also ISP 2-5 Internet Video Camera See also mouse See also Internet Index