Getting Started
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Contents
1 Getting Information and Updates
2 Setting Up the Computer
3 Using the Computer
4 Using the Internet
5 Maintaining the Computer
6Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
7 Finding Help & Support
8 Upgrading the Computer
Index
Getting Information and Updates
Warranty and
Support Guide
Setting Up the Computer
Turning On the
Computer for the First Time
Registering with Compaq
Making Recovery CDs
Working in Comfort
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Using the Computer
Using the
Diskette (Floppy) Drive
Using the Hard Drive
To Check Hard Disk Space
2.Click My Computer
Using the CD or DVD Drive
Comparison of Drives and Actions
Support for Disc Types
Using the Combo Drive
Inserting and Removing a CD or DVD Disc
Listening to Music
Playing a Movie
Creating a CD
Uses of the CD-RWDrive
CD-Rand CD-RWDisc Comparison
Maintaining the CD or DVD Drive
Using the DVD Writer Drive
Using the Mouse
Mouse Components
Using the Scroll Mouse
Using the Optical Mouse
Using the Wireless Optical Mouse
Compaq Keyboards
Compaq Internet Keyboard Components
Compaq Internet Keyboard Components (Continued)
Using the Internet Buttons
Internet Buttons
Internet Buttons (Continued)
Customizing the Internet Buttons
Modifying Monitor Display Properties
Using Speakers
Using multi-channelaudio speakers
To confirm that your PC has multi-channelaudio:
To connect your multi-channelspeaker system to the PC:
To configure multi-channelaudio output for speakers configuration:
2.Choose All Programs
3.Click Multi-channelSound Manager. The Audio Configuration window opens
Multi-channel
Sound Manager
Audio
Click the option for the number of speakers that matches your
5.Click OK
To use the microphone with multi-channelaudio:
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Adjusting speaker volume
Turning Off the Computer
Printing
Using the Print Menu
Saving Energy
Standby Mode
Hibernation Mode
Automatic Standby or
Using the Internet
The Basics
What Is the Internet
What Is a Hyperlink
Web Browsers
E-mail
Send and Receive
4.Click Remember Password
To Send an E-mail
2.Click the New Mail Message icon
4.Type the subject of your message in the Subject box
Send
To Read Your E-mailMessages
2.Click Inbox. New messages appear in bold type
Inbox
3.Double-clickthe message to display the message text
Content Advisor
Network and Internet Connections
Internet Options
Content
Enable
Settings
Maintaining the Computer
Routine Maintenance
Guidelines
Preventive Maintenance
Cleaning Up the Hard Drive
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Scanning the Hard Drive
Defragmenting the Drive
Virus Protection
Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
System Restore
Application Recovery
System Recovery
To Start System Recovery
If the Computer Is Responding
6.Choose All Programs
8.Click Compaq PC System Recovery
If the Computer Is Not Responding
Using Compaq
Recovery CD Creator
To Run Compaq Recovery CD Creator
1.Close any open programs
To close programs, click X in the upper-rightcorner of each window
Compaq Recovery CD Creator
6.Follow the onscreen instructions. Label each CD disc as they finish
Using Recovery CDs
2.Turn off the computer:
If the computer responds, click
4.Press the Power button on the front of the PC to turn on the computer
5.Enter the BIOS setup program during the startup by doing the following:
6.Press the right arrow key to select Boot
8.Change the first boot device to CD-ROMby using one of these methods:
Press the down arrow key to select the
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Finding Help & Support
Integrated Help Tool
Online Service and Support
Preparing to
Ship the Computer
Solving Minor Problems
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Start
click Control Panel
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,or DVD+RW/+R Drive
CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,or DVD+RW/+R Drive (Continued)
Control Panel
2.Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System
Hardware
Device Manager
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Diskette (Floppy) Drive
click My Computer
3½ Floppy (A:)
Format
Diskette (Floppy) Drive (Continued)
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Display (Monitor)
Screen is blank, and
Monitor power cable is not
Reconnect the power plug on the
monitor power light is not lit
Display (Monitor) (Continued)
Hard Drive
Task Manager
End Task
Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation (Continued)
Internet Access
Internet Access (Continued)
2.Click Printers and Other Hardware
3.Click Phone and Modem Options
Modems
Properties
Troubleshoot
Keyboard and Scroll Mouse
Click Turn Off Computer
Turn Off
Keyboard and Scroll Mouse (Continued)
Computer
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Optical Mouse
Wireless Mouse
Memory
Restart
Select Adjust your startup resources to
improve performance or Improve your
hard drive performance
Power
Power (Continued)
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous (Continued)
Undo harmful
or unintended changes to your system
Upgrading the Computer
Preparing the Computer
5.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer
Remove the access panel by loosening the screw(s)
WARNING: Beware of sharp edges inside the chassis
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Removing or
Upgrading a Drive
Locating Drive Positions
Removing a Drive
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Replacing or Adding a Drive
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Reconnecting the Hard Drive Cables
Reassembling the Diskette Adapter
Upgrading or Replacing Memory
Removing a Memory Module
Replacing or Adding a
Memory Module
1.Open both latches of the memory module socket
If you are
replacing
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Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
To Remove an Expansion Card
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To Install an Expansion Card
❏If you have a 6000 model, continue to step
❏If you have an 8000 model, skip to step
4.For the 6000 model, replace the expansion
cover bracket 1 and screw
5. For both the 6000 and 8000 models
Reassembling the Computer
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4.Reconnect the modem/phone cable, if present
5.Reconnect all peripheral devices to the computer
6.Turn on the computer by pressing the Power button
Index