using compaq organize software
Compaq Organize software is a desktop tool you use to organize both your PC shortcuts and your favorite Internet destination links. You use it to organize the important things you do on the PC and the Internet, and to arrange it the way you want. Compaq Organize makes all your information available with just a few
Compaq Organize looks like a window with multiple category frames. Each category has links to Internet destinations or shortcuts to software programs or files on your PC. Use the player area for viewing pictures, for listening to your MP3 music files stored on your computer, or for watching streaming video news clips. For searching, there is a search bar at the top of Compaq Organize where you can select the search engine you want to use.
To open Compaq Organize:
1Click Start on the taskbar.
2Choose All Programs.
3Choose PC Help & Tools.
4Click Compaq Organize.
learning to use your pc
Click the Start button and select Presario Info Center (select models only). A window opens with a welcoming message. Click an item on the left of the message to view information about your PC, including:
•Locations of drives and connectors on the front of the PC chassis.
•Descriptions and uses of software programs included with your PC.
•Access to the Internet.
•Help and Support.
•Recovery of the operating system and software programs.
For detailed instructions and information about your PC (select models only):
1Click Start.
2Choose Help and Support.
3Choose Compaq Presario PC Help.
For onscreen instructions to run tests for
1Click Start on the taskbar, and click Help and Support.
2Click Instant Support.
3Click Request Help.
4Follow the onscreen instructions to run a test or to submit a problem. You can run tests anytime; however, your PC must be connected to the Internet to submit a problem.
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