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Compaq Presario
First Edition (June 2001)
Part Number 243606-371
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Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
What’s in Back? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Keyboard Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Getting to Know the Standard
Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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Removing a Disc from a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Playing a DVD-ROM Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
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Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Content Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Reading Your Outlook Express
E-mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Restricting Internet Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
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Playing Preinstalled Games on Your Computer . . . . . .4-4
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette . . . . . 4-5
Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet . .4-6
Chapter 5 Need Some Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
QuickRestore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Using the QuickRestore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Compaq Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Display (Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Glossary
Index
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1
Introduction
computer users. Once your computer is set-up and connected to
Where Can I Find
Information?, 1-4
Safety, 1-5
How Do I Find
Information on the
CD-ROM?, 1-6
This guide is designed to help you:
➜ Get acquainted with computer features you’ll want to try
during the first few days or weeks.
➜ Keep your computer running smoothly with the tools on your
computer.
➜ Solve problems if they occur.
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Who Should Read This Guide?
Using My Presario—Getting Started
This easy-to-scan guide helps you find the information you
want as quickly as possible. The page layout allows you to see,
at a glance, how the information is organised.
Who Should
Read This
Guide?
This guide is designed for
both beginners and
experienced computer
users.You can read from
cover to cover to learn basic
information about your
computer or scan the guide
for information on a
specific topic.
The Glossary, in the back of
this guide, has brief
definitions of computer
terms in everyday language.
The electronic Glossary on
the My Presario—Learning
More CD has even more
terms.
This chapter shows you
how to use this guide and
directs you to other sources
of information.
The first column lists major topics. It explains what the topic is
and why it is important to you. This column also lists important
warnings and useful tips, and it directs you to additional
reference materials.
The second column explains how to perform a procedure. It
contains step-by-step instructions.
The third column uses graphics to help you visualise the task
and to validate what you are doing, as you do it. Detailed
graphics may span both columns.
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Symbols and Graphics Used
Symbols and
The following words and symbols have special meaning in this
guide and the CD documentation:
Graphics Used
Failure to follow directions
Warnings and cautions are
displayed to protect you
from injury, your equipment
from damage, and your files
from data loss.
may result in bodily harm or
loss of life.
Warning
Understanding the background
or concept may help you solve
a problem.
Did you know ...
Tip
Helpful hints make using your
computer easier and faster.
Another document or another
page in this document has
related information.
See also ...
ꢀ
Caution: Failure to follow directions may result in damage to
equipment or loss of data.
Computer Illustrations and Features
The computer illustrations shown and the features described in
this guide may differ slightly from your Compaq Presario
Internet PC.
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Where Can Find Information?
I
Warranty Certificate
Where Can
I Find
The warranty details Compaq’s commitment to repair or replace
parts during the warranty period, and it lists important Compaq
telephone numbers. In the event of a mechanical problem,
contact Compaq, not the retailer that sold you the computer.
Information?
Information is available in
several forms: printed
documents, electronic
documents on the CD that
came with your computer,
and the Compaq Web site.
Use this guide as your first
point of reference, and then
refer to the following
Keep the warranty in a safe place for future reference.
Replacing Parts
The Easy Access design of your Internet PC allows you to
access internal components: in most cases, without using any
tools.
My Presario—Learning More CD describes procedures for
upgrading and replacing computer components. If you
experience a problem and you are unable to resolve the issue
after referring to this guide and the My Presario—Learning
More CD, contact Technical Support. If a replacement part is
needed, the technician will send the replacement part, along
with illustrated instructions for removing the factory-installed
part and replacing it.
documents:
➜ Quick Set-Up poster
➜ Warranty Certificate
➜ My Presario—Learning
More CD
➜ Getting Started:
Upgrading Your Computer
Microsoft Windows
manual
Expand your Presario performance with upgrades like memory
and additional peripherals, such as digital cameras and printers.
To learn more, visit the online store at:
l
Did you know ...
The Compaq Web site is
available worldwide. As you
explore the Internet, go to
the following address for
information about products,
services, and “cool” activities:
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Safety
Safety and Comfort
My Presario—Learning More CD contains Safety and Comfort
Safety
Your computer is an
electrical device. Treat it
with care to avoid personal
injury and damage to the
equipment.
information on how to:
➜ Set up your work area for maximum comfort.
➜ Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and
health habits while using your computer.
➜ Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or
Warning
fires.
To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the Safety and
Comfort guide on the My
Presario—Learning More CD
before performing any
➜ Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the
computer, modem, and all peripherals, such as a printer,
speakers, and monitor.
➜ Become static-free before removing the side panel.
procedures involving the
internal components of your
computer.
Did you know ...
During an electrical storm,
disconnect your computer (and
all peripherals) from the
power source. After shutting
down your computer, turn off
the power button on the surge
protector(s).
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How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM?
Using My Presario—Learning More CD
1. Choose the topic or manual you
want to learn more about by
clicking 2 times.
How Do I Find
Information on
the CD-ROM?
The My Presario—Learning
More CD has information
on the following topics:
2. The screen displays the file
hierarchy in the navigation
panel on the left 1and the
contents on the right 2.
➜ Advanced features of
your computer
Note: Click the Plus + sign 3
next to a topic in the left panel to
display subtopics.
➜ Solving computer
problems
3. Click the topic you want to
view. The screen displays
the topic you selected.
➜ Safety and comfort
➜ Compaq service and
support
Note: If necessary, use the scroll
bar 4to view all of the page.
➜ Upgrading your
computer
4. To view additional topics,
click topics from the
➜ Government regulatory
information
navigation panel 1.
Note: You can click the Show/
Hide Navigation Pane 5button
to close the navigation panel and
enlarge the contents panel.
Did you know ...
Electronic documents often
have hyperlinks to help you
find information quickly. When
you pass the cursor over a
hyperlink, a small hand S is
displayed. When you click a
hyperlink, it jumps to the
referenced page. Hyperlinks
are represented by navigation
buttons, coloured text, and
images.
5. When you finish, click the
word exit (a hyperlink) in
the lower right corner of the
screen or click the Close ∫
button in the upper right
corner of the screen (on the
title bar).
Note: You can print individual pages from
the CD or the entire set of documents. You
can also print pages from a Web site.
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Using Your
Computer
2
In this chapter, you learn about the following exciting,
easy-to-use features of your computer:
2-2
front and back of your computer.
➜ Keyboard—Become
familiar with the keyboard
and all its capabilities,
Scroll Mouse, 2-10
easy it is to use the scroll
DVD-ROM, and Zip Drives,
2-13
➜ Speakers—Enjoy the experience of high-quality sound with
your computer.
➜ Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives—Use the
various drives to listen to your favourite CDs or to watch
movies.
Internet Video Camera,
2-19
➜ Internet Video Camera—Understand the many capabilities
of an Internet video camera.
Note: Illustrations and features shown may differ slightly from your
Computer.
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Your Computer at Glance
a
What’s in Front?
Your Computer
at a Glance
Before you begin, you’ll
want to become familiar
with the components of
your Compaq Presario.
1 CD-ROM, CD-RW, or
DVD-ROM drive
2 Disk drive
3 Power button
Tip
Some components have
color-coded connectors that
match the ports on the back of
your computer.
What’s in Back?
1 Modem port for connecting to a
phone link
2 Microphone port
3 Audio speaker ports
4 Monitor port
5 Parallel port for connecting a
peripheral device, such as a
printer
6 Serial port for connecting a
serial peripheral device
7 USB ports for connecting an
Internet keyboard or other USB
devices
8 PS/2 mouse port; PS/2
keyboard port
9 Power port
Note: Connectors may vary by model.
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