table of contents

finding answers to commonly asked questions ..............................

1

safety information .........................................................................................

2

setting up your pc ..........................................................................

3

putting your pc together ................................................................................

3

safety and comfort ....................................................................................

4

pc back ...................................................................................................

5

pc front....................................................................................................

7

connecting the modem ..................................................................................

7

upgrading your 56k modem ......................................................................

9

setting up the ethernet connection ...................................................................

9

turning on your pc for the first time ...............................................................

10

registering your pc......................................................................................

11

turning off the pc ........................................................................................

11

standby mode ........................................................................................

12

hibernation mode ...................................................................................

13

automatic standby or hibernation .............................................................

13

making recovery cds/dvds ..........................................................................

14

installing software and hardware devices ......................................................

14

transferring your old pc information and files to your new pc .......................

14

learning the basics .......................................................................

15

beginning to use your software ....................................................................

15

using the desktop........................................................................................

16

using the start menu ................................................................................

16

using compaq organize software..............................................................

17

learning to use your pc............................................................................

17

using the all programs menu ....................................................................

18

organizing your all programs list ..............................................................

18

using pc help & tools...............................................................................

19

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