Internet Connection, Connecting with AOL | Compaq SRS4FXXXX-100

Internet

Connection

Web pages are viewed with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer . A Web browser is a program that lets you view and explore information on the Web.

Common features of a Web browser include:

➜Home page—your starting point for exploring the Web

➜Bookmarks/ favourites—a list of Internet addresses you often visit

➜History list—a list of Web sites you have visited

See also ...

The My Presario—Learning More CD has more information on Web browsers, e-mail, and news reader settings.

Note: AOL is available in selected countries only.

Connecting with AOL

If you have chosen AOL as your ISP and completed “Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL,” press the Instant Internet ∆ button to access the AOL home page. Screen varies with version of AOL.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

WELCOME TO THE WEB 3-3

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Compaq SRS4FXXXX-100 manual Internet Connection, Connecting with AOL

Contents

My Presario Getting Started Agency Series CM0902 Page Contents Speakers -12 Turning on the Speakers Welcome to the Web Glossary Index Introduction This Chapter Using My Presario-Getting Started Who Should Read This Guide? Symbols and Graphics Used Computer Illustrations and Features Where Can Find Information? Safety Safety and Comfort Using My Presario-Learning More CD How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using Your Computer CD-ROM, CD-RW What’s in Front? What’s in Back ? Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys Keyboard BasicsMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Keyboard Buttons Using Internet Zone Buttons Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Customizing the Internet Zone Buttons Adjusting the Volume Assigning.the My Program Button Putting Your Computer into Stand By Resuming from Stand By Understanding the System Status Lights Making Screen Selections Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Scrolling Autoscrolling Speakers Turning on the Speakers Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM Using the Diskette DriveUsing the Hard Drive DVD-ROM, Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive Removing a Disc from a Drive Playing an Audio CD Playing a DVD-ROM Movie Point to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVD Creating Your Own CDs Using Your Computer Welcome to Web What Is a Hyperlink? What Is the Internet?Basic Concepts Connecting with AOL Internet Connection Searching the Web Using AOL Web Searches Mail Setting Up Outlook Express E-mailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Press the Instant E-mail ƒ button on the Internet keyboard Content Advisor Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Restricting Internet Content Welcome to the WEB Common 4 Tasks Print Basics Digital Audio Files Using the Menu to Print Print Basics Digital Audio Files Playing Digital Audio Files Games Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Disk Software Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet Computer 5 Upgrades Internal Components Upgrading Components Accessing Internal Computer Components Internal Components Upgrading Components Upgrading Computer Memory Adding Components Adding an Expansion or Option Card Compaq Support Preventative Care & Maintenance Need Some Help? Compaq Support Preventative Care Maintenance How to Access Help To store the User Backup, the computer Drives to their original factory settingsUser Backup User Restore Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Display Monitor Internet Access Hard Drive Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Power Memory Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Symbols Index DVD-ROM MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index