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Common 5 Tasks

Common 5 Tasks

In This Chapter

Print Basics, 5-2

.Games, 5-3

Software, 5-4

In this chapter, you learn how to perform some of the more common activities with your new Internet PC.

More details about these and other everyday activities can be found on the My Presario— Learning More guide on this CD.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

COMMON TASKS 5-1

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Compaq 5BW474 manual Common 5 Tasks, Print Basics Games Software, In This Chapter

Contents

My Presario - Getting Started 214905-3722000 Compaq Computer Corporation Page Chapter 1 Introduction ContentsChapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer Turning on the Speakers Adjusting the Volume Chapter 3 Using Your ComputerMaking Screen Selections Accessing Software and Files ScrollingSetting the Internet Buttons to AOL Internet Connection Chapter 4 Welcome to the WebWhat Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink? Compaq Connection Helper Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSN Connecting with AOLEntering BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chapter 5 Common TasksChapter 6 Need Some Help? Using the Recovery CDCONTENTS-V IndexCONTENTS-VI MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDIntroduction Using This Guide Symbols and Graphics Used Where Can I FindInformation Safety and Comfort In This ChapterUsing This Guide 1-2 INTRODUCTIONSymbols and Graphics Used Replacing Parts Where CanWarranty Certificate I Find Information?Safety and Comfort Using the My Presario Learning MoreSetting Up an Internet Service Provider ISP Account SettingYour Computer at a Glance Setting Up Your Computer Registration Setting Up Your PrinterWhat’s in Back? Your Computer at a GlanceWhat’s in Front? Setting Up Your Computer Registration Registering with Compaq and MicrosoftSetting up an Internet Service Provider ISP Account Setting Up Your Printer Diskette, Hard Drive CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives Using YourKeyboard Basics Keyboard Buttons Scroll Mouse Speakers ComputerKeyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysCD/DVD controls Keyboard ButtonsVolume/Mute buttons Internet ZoneUsing CD/DVD Control Buttons Note Button functions may vary by model and by region Using Internet Zone Buttonsget creative using the Web browser is Alta VistaDescription Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsMy Program 4. Select Program or Document Adjusting the VolumeAssigning the My Program Button Putting Your Computer to Sleep Waking Your ComputerUnderstanding the System Status Lights Making Screen Selections Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse ScrollingAutoscrolling Adjusting the Volume SpeakersTurning on the Speakers Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives The Diskette Drive1. Press the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door The Hard DriveCD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive Removing a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CDPlaying a DVD Movie 3. Point to Programs, and then Compaq DVD ExpressUses Creating Your Own CDsMedia 3-18 USING YOUR COMPUTER MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDthe Web Internet Connection Web Searches eMail Content AdvisorWelcome to Basic ConceptsBasic Concepts What Is the Internet?What Is a Hyperlink? Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL Compaq Connection HelperInternet Connection Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSNConnecting with AOL Web Searches Searching the Web Using Compaq.NET Powered by MSNSearching the Web Using AOL Typing an eMail Message Setting Up Outlook Express eMaileMail Understanding eMail Addresses 4-8 WELCOME TO THE WEB Sending an eMail Using Outlook ExpressSending an eMail Using AOL Reading Your Outlook Express eMail Messages Reading Your AOL eMail MessagesContent Advisor Restricting Internet ContentIn This Chapter Common 5 TasksPrint Basics Games Software 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 STARTEDHelp? Recovery CD TroubleshootingNeed Some Helpful HintsEntering BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Helpful HintsRecovery CD Using the Recovery CDTroubleshooting AudioProblem CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROMSymptom SolutionProblem Diskette DriveSymptom SolutionSolution SymptomProblem Select Perform maintenance nowSolution SymptomProblem My Computer iconProblem Display MonitorSymptom SolutionProblem Hard DriveSymptom SolutionProblem Internet AccessSymptom SolutionProblem Keyboard and Scroll MouseSymptom SolutionProblem MemorySymptom SolutionProblem PowerSymptom SolutionSolution SymptomProblem 6-16 NEED SOME HELP? MY PRESARIO-GETTING STARTEDSymbols IndexCompaq.NET powered by MSN 2-5, 4-3 Page Page