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This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts. Some of the terms are used in this guide. An extensive Glossary is provided on the My Presario—Learning More CD.

1394 port A new type of connector for plugging in peripherals with extremely fast data transfer rates, such as video cameras.

cursor The blinking vertical line on the screen that indicates where the next character appears when you type.

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back up To copy files in case the original files are lost or damaged.

browser Software that searches for, displays, and downloads text, graphics, sound, and video from the Web.

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click (left click) To press and quickly release the left mouse button to select an item.

Ctrl+Alt+Delete Pressing and holding down the Ctrl key, then the Alt key, then the Delete key, and then releasing all three keys, to close a programme that is locked (not

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dialog box A small window that requests information from the user before a command can be completed.

double-clickTo press and quickly release the left mouse button two times in rapid succession to open an item.

download To receive files from another computer on the Internet.

drive A device that reads and sometimes writes to storage media. Examples are CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, Zip, diskette, and hard drives.

drop-down menu A list of options that displays when you click a menu, on the menu bar, or on the down arrow of a dialog box.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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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? Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsMain 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 a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Connecting with AOL Internet Connection Searching the Web Using AOL Web Searches Mail Setting Up Outlook Express E-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