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Symbols and Graphics Used

Symbols and Graphics Used

Warnings and cautions are displayed to protect you from injury, your equipment from damage, and your files from data loss.

The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and in the CD documentation:

Failure to follow directions

Warningcould result in bodily harm or loss of life.

▲Caution: Failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.

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Helpful hints make using your computer easier and faster.

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MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION 1-3

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Compaq 5BW474 manual Symbols and Graphics Used

Contents

My Presario - Getting Started 214905-3722000 Compaq Computer Corporation Page Contents Chapter 2 Setting Up Your ComputerChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Making Screen Selections Accessing Software and FilesTurning on the Speakers Adjusting the Volume ScrollingChapter 4 Welcome to the Web What Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink? Compaq Connection HelperSetting the Internet Buttons to AOL Internet Connection Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSN Connecting with AOLChapter 5 Common Tasks Chapter 6 Need Some Help?Entering BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Using the Recovery CDCONTENTS-V IndexCONTENTS-VI MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDUsing This Guide Symbols and Graphics Used Where Can I Find Information Safety and ComfortIntroduction In This ChapterUsing This Guide 1-2 INTRODUCTIONSymbols and Graphics Used Where Can Warranty CertificateReplacing Parts I Find Information?Safety and Comfort Using the My Presario Learning MoreSetting Your Computer at a Glance Setting Up Your Computer RegistrationSetting Up an Internet Service Provider ISP Account Setting Up Your PrinterYour Computer at a Glance What’s in Front?What’s in Back? Setting Up Your Computer Registration Registering with Compaq and MicrosoftSetting up an Internet Service Provider ISP Account Setting Up Your Printer Using Your Keyboard Basics Keyboard Buttons Scroll Mouse SpeakersDiskette, Hard Drive CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives ComputerKeyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysKeyboard Buttons Volume/Mute buttonsCD/DVD controls Internet ZoneUsing CD/DVD Control Buttons Using Internet Zone Buttons get creative using the WebNote Button functions may vary by model and by region browser is Alta VistaUsing Quick Launch Web Buttons My ProgramDescription Adjusting the Volume Assigning the My Program Button4. Select Program or Document Putting Your Computer to Sleep Waking Your ComputerUnderstanding the System Status Lights Accessing Software and Files Scroll MouseMaking Screen Selections ScrollingAutoscrolling Speakers Turning on the SpeakersAdjusting the Volume Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives The Diskette DriveThe Hard Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive1. Press the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door Removing a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CDPlaying a DVD Movie 3. Point to Programs, and then Compaq DVD ExpressCreating Your Own CDs MediaUses 3-18 USING YOUR COMPUTER MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDInternet Connection Web Searches eMail Content Advisor Welcome tothe Web Basic ConceptsWhat Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink?Basic Concepts Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL Compaq Connection HelperConnecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSN Connecting with AOLInternet Connection Searching the Web Using Compaq.NET Powered by MSN Searching the Web Using AOLWeb Searches Setting Up Outlook Express eMail eMailTyping an eMail Message Understanding eMail Addresses Sending an eMail Using Outlook Express Sending an eMail Using AOL4-8 WELCOME TO THE WEB Reading Your Outlook Express eMail Messages Reading Your AOL eMail MessagesContent Advisor Restricting Internet ContentCommon 5 Tasks Print Basics Games SoftwareIn This Chapter Using the Menu to Print Print BasicsPlaying Preinstalled Games on Your Computer GamesInstalling Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette SoftwareInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet 5-6 COMMON TASKS MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDRecovery CD Troubleshooting Need SomeHelp? Helpful HintsEntering BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Helpful HintsRecovery CD Using the Recovery CDTroubleshooting AudioCD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM SymptomProblem SolutionDiskette Drive SymptomProblem SolutionSymptom ProblemSolution Select Perform maintenance nowSymptom ProblemSolution My Computer iconDisplay Monitor SymptomProblem SolutionHard Drive SymptomProblem SolutionInternet Access SymptomProblem SolutionKeyboard and Scroll Mouse SymptomProblem SolutionMemory SymptomProblem SolutionPower SymptomProblem SolutionSymptom ProblemSolution 6-16 NEED SOME HELP? MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDSymbols IndexCompaq.NET powered by MSN 2-5, 4-3 Page Page