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Compaq 5BW474 manual My Presario - Getting Started, 214905-372

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214905-372 My Presario - Getting Started2000 Compaq Computer Corporation Page Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Making Screen Selections Accessing Software and Files Chapter 3 Using Your ComputerTurning on the Speakers Adjusting the Volume ScrollingWhat Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink? Compaq Connection Helper Chapter 4 Welcome to the WebSetting the Internet Buttons to AOL Internet Connection Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSN Connecting with AOLChapter 6 Need Some Help? Chapter 5 Common TasksEntering BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Using the Recovery CDIndex CONTENTS-VMY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS-VIInformation Safety and Comfort Using This Guide Symbols and Graphics Used Where Can I FindIntroduction In This Chapter1-2 INTRODUCTION Using This GuideSymbols and Graphics Used Warranty Certificate Where CanReplacing Parts I Find Information?Safety and Comfort Presario Learning More Using the MyYour Computer at a Glance Setting Up Your Computer Registration SettingSetting Up an Internet Service Provider ISP Account Setting Up Your PrinterWhat’s in Front? Your Computer at a GlanceWhat’s in Back? Setting Up Your Computer Registering with Compaq and Microsoft RegistrationSetting up an Internet Service Provider ISP Account Setting Up Your Printer Keyboard Basics Keyboard Buttons Scroll Mouse Speakers Using YourDiskette, Hard Drive CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives ComputerGetting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsVolume/Mute buttons Keyboard ButtonsCD/DVD controls Internet ZoneUsing CD/DVD Control Buttons get creative using the Web Using Internet Zone ButtonsNote Button functions may vary by model and by region browser is Alta VistaMy Program Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsDescription Assigning the My Program Button Adjusting the Volume4. Select Program or Document Waking Your Computer Putting Your Computer to SleepUnderstanding the System Status Lights Scroll Mouse Accessing Software and FilesMaking Screen Selections ScrollingAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersAdjusting the Volume The Diskette Drive Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM DrivesCD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive The Hard Drive1. Press the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door Playing an Audio CD Removing a Disc from a Drive3. Point to Programs, and then Compaq DVD Express Playing a DVD MovieMedia Creating Your Own CDsUses MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTED 3-18 USING YOUR COMPUTERWelcome to Internet Connection Web Searches eMail Content Advisorthe Web Basic ConceptsWhat Is a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Compaq Connection Helper Setting the Internet Buttons to AOLConnecting with AOL Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSNInternet Connection Searching the Web Using AOL Searching the Web Using Compaq.NET Powered by MSNWeb Searches eMail Setting Up Outlook Express eMailTyping an eMail Message Understanding eMail Addresses Sending an eMail Using AOL Sending an eMail Using Outlook Express4-8 WELCOME TO THE WEB Reading Your AOL eMail Messages Reading Your Outlook Express eMail MessagesRestricting Internet Content Content AdvisorPrint Basics Games Software Common 5 TasksIn This Chapter Print Basics Using the Menu to PrintGames Playing Preinstalled Games on Your ComputerSoftware Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or DisketteInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTED 5-6 COMMON TASKSNeed Some Recovery CD TroubleshootingHelp? Helpful HintsHelpful Hints Entering BIOS CMOS Setup UtilityUsing the Recovery CD Recovery CDAudio TroubleshootingSymptom CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROMProblem SolutionSymptom Diskette DriveProblem SolutionProblem SymptomSolution Select Perform maintenance nowProblem SymptomSolution My Computer iconSymptom Display MonitorProblem SolutionSymptom Hard DriveProblem SolutionSymptom Internet AccessProblem SolutionSymptom Keyboard and Scroll MouseProblem SolutionSymptom MemoryProblem SolutionSymptom PowerProblem SolutionProblem SymptomSolution MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTED 6-16 NEED SOME HELP?Index SymbolsCompaq.NET powered by MSN 2-5, 4-3 Page Page