System Recovery
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table of contents
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upgrading and servicing the pc
index
finding answers to commonly asked questions
safety information
setting up your pc
putting your pc together
safety and comfort
pc back
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pc front
connecting the modem
A C
B A C
upgrading your 56k modem
setting up the ethernet connection
turning on your pc for the first time
registering your pc
turning off the pc
standby mode
hibernation mode
automatic standby or hibernation
making recovery cds/dvds
installing software and hardware devices
transferring your old pc information and files to your new pc
learning the basics
beginning to use your software
using the desktop
using the start menu
using compaq organize software
learning to use your pc
using the all programs menu
organizing your all programs list
using pc help & tools
using the mouse
scrolling
autoscrolling
panning
switching mouse button functions
changing mouse pointer speed
using the keyboard
about your keyboard
internet keyboards
internet keyboard
standard keyboard
wireless keyboard set
standard keyboard features
alphanumeric keys
function keys
edit keys
arrow keys
numeric keys
keyboard indicators
special keyboard buttons
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media control keys
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customizing the buttons
adjusting the monitor
using a printer
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using the internet
about the internet
World Wide Web
URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
hyperlink
e-mail
address
setting up your internet account
signing up for a new or an existing isp account using easy internet sign-up
using a browser
searching the internet
restricting internet content
sending and receiving e-mail
if using outlook express
sending e-mailmessages with outlook express
receiving e-mailmessages with outlook express
if your isp provides the e-mailprogram
getting help
help and support center
instant support
using compaq connections
getting messages
turning off messages
re-enablingmessages
resolving problems
upgrading and servicing the pc
warranty & support guide
online guides
web sites about your pc
microsoft windows xp operating system
working with sound, pictures, and video
using speakers
adjusting speaker volume
connecting a multi-channelspeaker system to your pc
configuring the multi-channelsound manager
configuring multi-channelaudio output for the dvd player
using a microphone
adjusting microphone volume
using the microphone with multi-channelaudio
working with digital images
about the 7-in-1memory card reader
special note about the safely remove hardware utility
using the 7-in-1memory card reader
4-slotmemory card reader
using your cd, dvd, and diskette drives
your drive options
handling cds/dvds
inserting and removing cds and dvds
using the combo drive
using the diskette (floppy) drive
playing cds and dvds
playing music cds with musicmatch jukebox
playing cds and dvds with windows media player
playing dvd movies with the intervideo windvd player
5Click InterVideo WinDVD
4Click InterVideo WinDVD Player
using country/region codes
creating (burning) cds with recordnow
getting started with recordnow
creating a music cd
creating a data cd
creating (burning) music cds with windows media player
creating (burning) data cds using windows xp program
creating (burning) dvds using the dvd writer drive
using a tv as a monitor
cables you may need
connecting to a tv set
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viewing the pc image on your tv screen
disabling the tv option
disconnecting the tv
taking care of your pc
protecting your pc from power surges
using virus protection programs
increasing available hard disk drive space
unavailable hard disk drive space
viewing the amount of used and free disk space
emptying the recycle bin
uninstalling programs
removing desktop icons
cleaning up your hard disk drive
troubleshooting
audio
cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom,or dvd writer drive
cd-rom, cd-rw, dvd-rom,or dvd writer drive (continued)
diskette (floppy) drive (select models only)
diskette (floppy) drive (select models only) (continued)
display (monitor)
hard disk drive
hardware installation
hardware installation (continued)
internet access
internet access (continued)
keyboard and mouse
keyboard and mouse (continued)
memory
power
miscellaneous
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using application recovery and system recovery
System Restore
Application and Driver Recovery
System Recovery
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creating recovery cds/dvds
using recovery cd-dvdcreator
using the recovery tools cd
system restore
application recovery
system recovery
starting system recovery if the pc is responding
starting system recovery if the pc is not responding
system recovery using recovery discs
starting system recovery using recovery discs
to run system recovery program using recovery discs:
upgrading and servicing the pc
preparing the pc
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removing or upgrading a drive
locating drive positions
removing a drive
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replacing or adding a drive
to replace or add a drive
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reassembling the diskette adapter
upgrading or replacing memory
removing a memory module
replacing or adding a memory module
removing or installing an expansion card
to remove an expansion card
to install an expansion card
reassembling the pc
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