Contents
Getting Started
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WARNING:
CAUTION:
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1 Setting Up the PC
2 Getting Information and Updates
3 Using the PC
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4 Using the Internet
5 Maintaining the PC
6Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
7 Finding Help & Support
8 Upgrading the PC
Index
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Setting Up the PC
Turning On the
PC for the First Time
Registering with Compaq
Recovery CDs
Working in Comfort
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Getting Information and Updates
Warranty and
Support Guide
Using the PC
Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive
Using the Hard Disk Drive
The partition:
To check the available space:
1.Click the Start button
2.Click My Computer
3.Click the hard disk drive you are checking, usually labeled (C:)
The amount of free space is listed in the Details area
Using a CD or DVD Drive
Comparison of Drives and Actions
Using a Combo Drive
Inserting and Removing a CD or DVD Disc
Playing Music
Playing a Movie
Playing Video CDs
Playing Dual-LanguageVideo CDs
Recording with the CD-RWDrive
Uses of the CD-RWDrive
Creating a Music CD
Creating a Data CD
Installing DLA software
Recording with DLA
Save As
Send To
Make Compatible
Recording with the
DVD Writer Drive
Maintaining the CD or DVD Drive
Using Speakers
Using Multi-ChannelAudio Speakers
Connecting a Multi-ChannelSpeaker System to the PC
Configuring the Multi-ChannelSound Manager
Configuring Multi-ChannelAudio Output for the DVD Player
Using the Microphone with
Multi-ChannelAudio
Adjusting the Speaker Volume
2.Click Control Panel
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices
4.Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices
Connecting the PC to a Television
Connecting to a TV Set
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Viewing the PC Image on TV
Disabling the TV Option
Disconnecting the TV
Using the Mouse
Mouse Types
Switching Mouse Button Functions
Scrolling with the Mouse
Panning with the Mouse
Using the
Compaq Keyboards
Compaq Internet Keyboard Components
Compaq Internet Keyboard Components (Continued)
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Using the Internet Buttons
Internet Buttons
Internet Buttons (Continued)
Customizing the Internet Buttons
Modifying Monitor Display Properties
Turning Off the PC
Printing
Saving Energy
Standby Mode
Hibernation Mode
Setting Automatic Standby or Hibernation Mode
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Using the Internet
The Basics
What Is the Internet
What Is a Hyperlink
Web Browsers
E-mail
Setting Up
Microsoft Outlook Express E-mail
Sending an E-mail
Reading E-mailMessages
Restricting Internet Content
2. Double-click Network and Internet
Control Panel
Connections, and then click Internet
Options
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Maintaining the PC
Preventive Maintenance
Uninstalling Programs
Removing Desktop Icons
Cleaning Up the Hard Disk Drive
Emptying the Recycle Bin
Scanning the Hard Disk Drive
Defragmenting the Drive
Virus Protection
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Using Application Recovery and System Recovery
Using System Restore
Application Recovery
System Recovery
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Using Compaq
Recovery CD Creator
Using Recovery CDs
Full System Recovery:
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Finding Help & Support
Integrated Help Tool
Preparing to Ship the PC
Solving Minor Problems
Symptom
Problem
Solution
Start
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)
Click Performance and Maintenance, if
System
Hardware
Device Manager button
Diskette (Floppy) Drive
My Computer
3½ Floppy (A:)
Format
Diskette (Floppy) Drive (Continued)
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Display (Monitor)
Screen is blank, and monitor
Monitor power cable is
Reconnect the power plug on the
power light is not lit
Display (Monitor) (Continued)
Hard Disk Drive
End Task
Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation (Continued)
Internet Access
Internet Access (Continued)
2.Click Printers and Other Hardware, if present
3.Double-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
2.Click Turn Off Computer
Restart
Power
Power (Continued)
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Miscellaneous
PC date and time display is incorrect
Printer has problems
Printer will not print
If you encounter printer problems, refer to the
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Upgrading the PC
Preparing the PC
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8.Remove the front bezel by following the appropriate method for your PC model
Removing or
Upgrading a Drive
Locating Drive Positions
Removing a Drive
Disconnecting the diskette (floppy) drive cables
To release a drive from the chassis of the S series, lift the release tab
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Replacing or Adding a Drive
To Replace or Add a Drive
Reconnecting the diskette drive cables
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Reassembling the Diskette Adapter
Upgrading or Replacing Memory
Removing a Memory Module
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Replacing or Adding a
Memory Module
If you are
replacing
module carefully and firmly into the slot
ensuring that the latches 2 on both ends
snap into place
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
To Remove an Expansion Card
❏If you have the 8000 series, continue to step
❏If you have the S series, skip to step
To Install an Expansion Card
❏If you have an S series, continue to step
❏If you have an 8000 series, skip to step
4.For the S series, replace the expansion cover bracket 1 and screw
Reassembling the PC
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Index