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Compaq S0000 Series manual User’s guide

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User’s Guide User’s guide USA Table of contents Using the internet Taking care of your pc Index 111 Finding answers to commonly asked questions Safety information Putting your pc together Setting up your pc 15˚ 50-70 cm 20-28 inches User’s guide Safety and comfort USB Pc back Serial Connector Symbol Description Pc front Connecting the modem Other ways to connect Upgrading your 56k modem Setting up the ethernet connection Turning on your pc for the first time Turning off the pc Registering your pc Click Turn Off Computer Click Stand By Standby mode Automatic standby or hibernation Hibernation mode Installing software and hardware devices Making recovery cds/dvds Beginning to use your software Learning the basics Using the desktop Using the start menuIcon Opens Use it to Learning to use your pc Using compaq organize software Organizing your all programs list Using the all programs menu Using pc help & tools Using the mouse Scrolling AutoscrollingPanning About your keyboard Using the keyboardSwitching mouse button functions Changing mouse pointer speed Internet keyboard Standard keyboard Wireless keyboard set Edit keys Standard keyboard featuresAlphanumeric keys Function keys Numeric keys Arrow keys Keyboard indicators Special keyboard buttonsIcon Name Description Take 10-30 seconds before screen reappears Key Icon Feature Description Standby CD/DVD/MP3 Media control keys Key Icon Feature Description Customizing the buttons Adjusting the monitor Using a printer User’s guide About the internet Using the internet User’s guide Setting up your internet account Follow the onscreen instructions Searching the internet Using a browser Restricting internet content If using outlook express Sending and receiving e-mailSending e-mail messages with outlook express Receiving e-mail messages with outlook express If your isp provides the e-mail program Getting help Help and support centerInstant support Using compaq connections Getting messagesTurning off messages Upgrading and servicing the pc Resolving problemsWarranty & support guide Re-enabling messages Online guides Web sites about your pcMicrosoft windows xp operating system Working with sound, pictures, and video Using speakers Connecting a multi-channel speaker system to your pc Adjusting speaker volume Configuring multi-channel audio output for the dvd player Configuring the multi-channel sound manager Using a microphone Using the microphone with multi-channel audio Adjusting microphone volume Card Slot Reader Working with digital imagesAbout the 7-in-1 memory card reader Special note about the safely remove hardware utility Using the 7-in-1 memory card reader Slot memory card readerCard Insert Into 4-slot reader Drive What it does Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drivesHandling cds/dvds Your drive options Inserting and removing cds and dvds Using the combo drive Using the diskette floppy drive Playing cds and dvdsPlaying music cds with musicmatch jukebox Playing cds and dvds with windows media player Dvd terms Playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd player Click InterVideo WinDVD Creating burning cds with recordnow Using country/region codes Creating a music cd Getting started with recordnow Creating a data cd Creating burning music cds with windows media player Creating burning dvds using the dvd writer drive Creating burning data cds using windows xp program Using a tv as a monitor Connecting to a tv setCables you may need User’s guide Viewing the pc image on your tv screen Disabling the tv option Disconnecting the tv Protecting your pc from power surges Using virus protection programsTaking care of your pc Unavailable hard disk drive space Increasing available hard disk drive space Uninstalling programs Emptying the recycle binViewing the amount of used and free disk space Removing desktop icons Cleaning up your hard disk drive Troubleshooting Cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom, or dvd writer drive Audio Diskette floppy drive select models only Display monitor Hardware installation Hard disk driveEnd Task Internet access Click Start and choose Control PanelHardware tab Keyboard and mouse Click Turn Off Computer Memory Miscellaneous Power User’s guide Using application recovery and system recovery Using application recovery and system recovery User’s guide Using application recovery and system recovery Creating recovery cds/dvds To run the recovery cd-dvd creator program Using recovery cd-dvd creator Using the recovery tools cd System restoreRecovery program To start system restore Application recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is responding System recovery Starting system recovery if the pc is not responding System recovery using recovery discsStarting system recovery using recovery discs To run system recovery program using recovery discs Upgrading and servicing the pc Preparing the pcSeries model and S0000 series model Removing the pc access panel on the S0000 series model Disconnecting the power cord Removing the front bezel from the S0000 series Removing the pc access panel on the 8000 series Removing the front bezel from the 8000 series Removing or upgrading a drive Drive positions on the S0000/8000 series S0000 shown Disconnecting the optical drive cablesLocating drive positions Removing a drive User’s guide Removing an optical or diskette drive from the 8000 series Removing a drive from the S0000 series Removing a hard disk drive from the 8000 series To replace or add a drive Replacing or adding a drive User’s guide Reassembling the diskette adapter Locating the memory module Upgrading or replacing memoryRemoving a memory module Replacing the diskette drive adapter on the 8000 series Replacing or adding a memory module Removing a memory moduleOpening the latches on the memory module socket Installing a memory module Removing or installing an expansion card Removing an expansion card on the S0000/8000 S0000 shown To remove an expansion card Replacing the expansion bracket cover on the S0000 series To install an expansion card Reassembling the pc Replacing the front bezel on the S0000 seriesReplacing the front bezel on the 8000 series Reconnecting the power cable on the S0000/8000 S0000 shown Upgrading and servicing the pc User’s guide CD/DVD Index DVD Index Receiving e-mails, 39 recording volume, adjusting Messages, 42 telephone numbers User’s guide