Internet Connection, Connecting with AOL | Compaq 4103TH instruction

Internet

Connection

Web pages are viewed with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer . A Web browser is a program that lets you view and explore information on the Web.

Common features of a Web browser include:

➜Home page—your starting point for exploring the Web

➜Bookmarks/ favourites—a list of Internet addresses you often visit

➜History list—a list of Web sites you have visited

See also ...

The My Presario—Learning More CD has more information on Web browsers, e-mail, and news reader settings.

Note: AOL is available in selected countries only.

Connecting with AOL

If you have chosen AOL as your ISP and completed “Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL,” press the Instant Internet ∆ button to access the AOL home page. Screen varies with version of AOL.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

WELCOME TO THE WEB 3-3

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Compaq 4103TH manual Internet Connection, Connecting with AOL

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 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? Using Your Computer What’s in Front? What’s in Back? 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 Program D buttons Adjusting the Volume Assigning.the My Program Button Putting Your Computer to Sleep Waking Your Computer Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode Understanding the System Status LightsNumbers Cursor Accessing Software and Files Scroll MouseMaking Screen Selections Scrolling Autoscrolling Speakers Turning on the Speakers Using the Diskette Drive Using the Hard DriveDiskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM DVD-ROM, Zip Drives Inserting a CD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive Removing a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CD Playing a DVD-ROM Movie Point to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVD 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 Using Your Computer 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 Welcome to the WEB Common 4 Tasks Using the Menu to Print Print Basics Digital Audio Files Playing Digital Audio Files Playing Preinstalled Games on Your Computer Games Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette Software Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet Need Some Help? Entering Bios Cmos Setup Helpful Hints QuickRestore Using the QuickRestore CD Compaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Problem persists, run the Windows Maintenance Wizard to repair the driveDiskette drive light stays on Diskette drive cannot read a diskette Display Monitor Commands Computer, press the Reset button againHard Drive Failed 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