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HP 14XL455 manual Glossary

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GLOSSARY

This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts. Some of these terms are used in this guide.

1394 port A new type of connector for plugging in peripherals, such as video cameras, with extremely fast data-transfer rates. The 1394 standard synchronises audio and video files by delivering data at a guaranteed rate – in real time. See also peripheral.

anti-virus software A program that detects and, in many cases, repairs the damage caused by a computer virus.

application Software installed on a computer. See also program.

audio/video streaming See streaming.

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Acrobat® Reader™ Software created by Adobe Systems that allows you to view an electronic document with the exact layout intended by the author. The Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe Web site. See also software.

backup Copy of a file that is kept in case the original is lost or damaged. Backups can be kept on the hard disk, a diskette, an LS Compaq drive, or even a CD.

bit The smallest possible piece of computer information – a single digit. See also digital.

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HP 14XL455 manual Glossary

Contents

Presario 3UHVDULR0RELOH,QWHUQHW3&6HULHV Page Contents Common Tasks Introduction Easy Setup Poster Beyond Setup GuideSafety and Comfort Guide Printed DocumentsWarranty Certificate Presario Operating System ManualSymbols GraphicsSafety Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical StormSeries Your At a Glance Common Features Front of Your PresarioButton Default Button Action Description Internet Zone Buttons and LightsFunction Keys DVD or CD-RW drive are available on select modelsStatus Display and CD/DVD/MP3 Controls Components on Right Side Left and Right PanelsComponents on Left Side Back Panel Components on BackUnderside Components on UndersideUsing Your Power on Plugging and Unplugging AC PowerDo’s Don’tsWhy Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery? Turning Your Notebook On and OffPower Button Functionality Using Battery Power Inserting the BatteryCharging the Battery Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse TouchPadLeft-Click Right-ClickSeries Click Stop when you have finished recording Tapping and Double-Tapping Edge Motion Changing Resolution Display OptionsAdjusting Brightness Internet Zone Buttons Reprogramming Internet Zone ButtonsSeries Identifying Your Storage Drives Using the External USB Diskette DriveStorage Drives Using the Security Slot Power-On PasswordSetting the Password SecurityMove to Set Supervisor Password. Press the Enter key Removing the Password Options Personalizing Your NotebookCommon Tasks Connecting and Enabling TV-Out TV-Out ConnectionAdjusting the Television Screen Select a Display Device Select a Multi-monitor DeviceSwitching Between Displays Using Anti-Virus Software Anti-Virus SoftwareRecognizing a Computer Virus Removing a VirusInstalling Software from a CD Adding and Removing SoftwareInstalling a Downloaded Program File Attaching Hardware Devices Series Using the CD or DVD Drive Insert and Remove Discs Inserting a DiscRemoving a Disc Manually Ejecting a Disc Playing Audio CDs Using the Digital Audio ZoneAudio Files Audio CDs, Video Discs Series Disabling the Self-Starting Feature Playing Non-DVD Video Discs Using the DVD Player DVDsOn-Screen Controls Button Title DescriptionStop PauseIs available only when the content allows ContentAudio track Changes the playing audio track to audioSetting the Play Features Setting Up Your Video and Audio Playing a DVD Film on a TVUsing Regionalized DVDs Identifying Your Region SettingSelecting Your Region Setting Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel Zooming the ViewInstalling Adaptec Easy CD Creator Installing Adaptec Easy CD CreatorCD-RW Basics Easy CD Creator and Direct CDUsing Adaptec Easy CD Creator Creating Audio CDsCreating Data CDs DirectCD Jewel Case Creator CD CopierPreventing Buffer Underrun Errors Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information Series Let’s Go Surfing What is the Internet? Basic ConceptsPresario Mobile Internet PC LET’S GO Surfing What is the World Wide Web? World Wide WebWeb Sites and Web Pages HyperlinksInternet Address Web ServersSurfing the Web Search Engine Internet Service ProviderModem Mail Browsers What is a Browser?Using Microsoft Internet Explorer Series Search Engines Choosing a Search EngineUsing a Search Engine Searching on the Web Accessing Files from the Internet Conclusion14 LET’S GO Surfing Caring for Battery Care Using the BatteryStoring the Battery Checking Battery PowerRecycling the Battery Battery Calibration Calibrating the BatteryFrom the Running on batteries column Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries Maximizing Battery Operating TimeBattery Charging Time Fixing a Low-Battery Condition Connect the AC AdapterReplace the Drained Battery with a Charged One Suspend Your WorkPower Management What is Power Management?Understanding Power Management Saving EnergyStarting and Ending Power Modes If you want to … Then … Result/IndicatorsShutdown, then Standby Shutdown, then HibernateService Support Cleaning the Keyboard Preventive MaintenanceCleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior Cleaning the Display Screen Cleaning the TouchPadCaring for Your Presario Notebook Backup Utilities Using Backup DevicesHard Disk Errors Using ScanDiskUsing Disk Cleanup Deleting Stored Files Defragmenting Your Hard DiskDeleting Unnecessary Files Hard Disk Space ManagementChecking the Hard Disk Space Using the Recycle Bin Compaq Diagnostics System SupportTypes of Tests Tab DescriptionTesting Equipment Select Interactive mode or Unattended modeSystem Record How Does It Work? Compaq Service ConnectionTurning Compaq Service Connection On and Off Privacy and Data Security Internet Support Solutions Helpful Hints Basic SolutionsFinding Solutions Quickly Frequently Asked Questions General QuestionsPresario Notebook Operating System Manual for My display monitor is blank. What should I do? How can I change the display settings on my Notebook?Display Questions Questions about Sound There is no sound coming from my Notebook What’s wrong?How do I know how much battery power I have? Questions about FilmsQuestions about Peripherals DVD film is too dim or too bright. What should I do?Questions about Upgrades Error MessagesCan I download upgrades from the Compaq Internet site? Where do I get information about memory upgrades?Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong? Solutions Tables Audio and VideoSymptom Problem Solution Video or DisplayBattery and Power Battery Symptom Problem SolutionCont’d Power Symptom Problem Solution Warranty Statement forCTRL+ALT+DEL keys CD or DVD Drive Symptom Problem Solution Mass StorageDiskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution Format My Computer G iconFloppy a drive Use another diskette or Hard Drive Symptom Problem Solution Games and Internet Games Symptom Problem SolutionInternet Symptom Problem Solution If no dial tone is Verify that all telephone Found, another Click Shut Down … Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem SolutionKeyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem Solution Keyboard and TouchPadSettings Memory and PC Card Memory Symptom Problem SolutionPC Cards Symptom Problem Solution Glossary GLOSSARY-2 Desktop See Windows desktop Directory See folder Floppy disk See diskette GLOSSARY-6 Link See hyperlink ExplorerKeyboard that GLOSSARY-8 Presario Mobile Internet PC GLOSSARY-9 See also microprocessor GLOSSARY-11 GLOSSARY-12 Svga super video graphics array Taskbar See Windows taskbarVideo phone See Internet phone Web See World Wide WebGLOSSARY-15 GLOSSARY-16 Index INDEX-2 INDEX-3 INDEX-4 INDEX-5 INDEX-6 INDEX-7 URL