Compaq 228399-373 User Manual

228399-373

www.compaq.com

My Presario - Getting Started

Notice

COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

Compaq Presario Third Edition (February 2001) Part Number 228399-373 AGENCY SERIES CM 0800

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Who Should Read This Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Using My Presario—Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Symbols and Graphics Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Computer Illustrations and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Where Can I Find Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Safety and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Using My Presario—Learning More CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

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Your Computer at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

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What’s in Front? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

What’s in Back? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

Registering with Microsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

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Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

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Keyboard Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Keyboard Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

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Getting to Know the Standard

Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Using CD/DVD Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Using Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Using Quick Launch Web Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Assigning the My Program Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Putting Your Computer to Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Waking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Understanding the System Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Making Screen Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Accessing Software and Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

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Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Autoscrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Turning on the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,

and Zip Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

The Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Using the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Removing a Disc from a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

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Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Playing a DVD-ROM Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Creating Your Own CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive

(available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Internet Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera. . . 3-18

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Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Web Searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Content Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

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What Is the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

What Is a Hyperlink? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

Connecting with AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

Searching the Web Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Setting Up Outlook Express E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Typing an E-mail Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Understanding E-mail Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Reading Your Outlook Express

E-mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

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Restricting Internet Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

My Presario Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Checking Your Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

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Print Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Digital Audio Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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Using the Menu to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Playing Digital Audio Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Playing Preinstalled Games on Your Computer . . . . . . 5-4

Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette . . . . . 5-5

Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet . .5-6

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Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

QuickRestore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Compaq Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

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Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Using the QuickRestore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Display (Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10

Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Keyboard and Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

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Introduction

Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC,

In This Chapter

Who Should Read This Guide?, 1-2

Symbols and Graphics Used, 1-3

Where Can I Find Information?, 1-4

Safety, 1-5

How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM?, 1-6

you have joined the world-wide community of Presario computer users. Once your computer is set-up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information, entertainment, and online services.

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This guide is designed to help you:

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Get acquainted with computer features you’ll want to try during the first few days or weeks.

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Keep your computer running smoothly with the tools on your computer.

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Solve problems if they occur.

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Who Should Read This Guide?

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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.

This chapter shows you how to use this guide and directs you to other sources of information.

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.

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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

Warnings and cautions are displayed to protect you from injury, your equipment from damage, and your files from data loss.

Symbols and Graphics Used

The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and the CD documentation:

Failure to follow directions

Warning

may result in bodily harm or loss of life.

Understanding the background

Did you know ...

or concept may help you solve a problem.

Helpful hints make using your

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computer easier and faster.

Another document or another

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

Where Can I Find Information?

Warranty Certificate

I Find 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 documents:

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Quick Set-Up poster

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Warranty Certificate

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My Presario—Learning More CD

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Getting Started: Microsoft Windows

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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:

www.compaq.com

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.

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.

Upgrading Your Computer

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:

www.compaq.com

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Safety

Safety and Comfort

Your computer is an electrical device. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment.

Warning

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 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).

My Presario—Learning More

CD contains Safety and Comfort

information on how to:

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Set up your work area for maximum comfort.

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Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and health habits while using your computer.

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Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires.

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Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the computer, modem, and all peripherals, such as a printer, speakers, and monitor.

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Become static-free before removing the side panel.

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How Do I Find

How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM?

Using My Presario—Learning More CD

Information on the CD-ROM?

The My Presario—Learning More CD has information

on the following topics:

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Advanced features of your computer

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Solving computer problems

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Safety and comfort

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Compaq service and support

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Government regulatory information

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 displayed. When you click a hyperlink, it jumps to the referenced page. Hyperlinks are represented by navigation buttons, coloured text, and images.

1. Choose the topic or manual you want to learn more about by clicking 2 times.

2. The screen displays the file hierarchy in the navigation panel on the left 1 and the contents on the right 2.

Note: Click the Plus next to a topic in the left panel to display subtopics.

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3. Click the topic you want to view. The screen displays the topic you selected.

Note: If necessary, use the scroll bar

to view all of the page.

4. To view additional topics, click topics from the navigation panel 1.

Note: You can click the Show/ Hide Navigation Pane

to close the navigation panel and enlarge the contents panel.

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5. When you finish, click the word exit (a hyperlink) in the lower right corner of the screen or click the Close

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button in the upper right corner of the screen (on the title bar).

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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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Setting Up Yo u r Computer

Your Internet PC is designed for complete ease of use—from

In This Chapter

Your Computer at a Glance, 2-2

Plug In and Go!, 2-3

Registration, 2-4

setting up to upgrading new components. It was also designed to allow the option of using it as a Desktop PC or Slim Tower PC, whichever suits your needs.This chapter introduces you to the internal and external features of your computer. It also walks you through the process of registering your computer and setting up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account. The remaining chapters of this guide show you how easy it is to use your Compaq Presario.

Printer Setup, 2-5

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Note: Illustrations and features shown may differ slightly from your Computer. All descriptions in this reference refers to the tower position.

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Your Computer at a Glance

What’s in Front?

at a Glance

Before you begin, you’ll want to become familiar with the components of your Compaq Presario.

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Some components, such as the keyboard and mouse, have color-coded connectors that match the ports on the back of your computer.

1 Power On button 2 CD-ROM, CD-RW,

or DVD-ROM drive

3 Disk drive 4 Two universal serial bus (USB)

ports for connecting peripheral devices, such as gamepads, joysticks, and video cameras

What’s in Back?

1 Modem port for connecting to a

phone line

2 Microphone port 3 Audio In / Audio Out 4 Monitor port 5 Serial port for connecting a serial

device such as a printer

6 PS2 ports for connecting a

keyboard or mouse

7 A/C Power port 8 USB ports for connecting an

Internet keyboard, mouse, or other USB device

9 Parallel port for connecting a

peripheral device such as a printer

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Note: Connectors or ports may vary depending on different model releases.

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Plug In and Go!

Setting Up Your Computer

If a cable is disconnected or you move your computer to another location, this topic helps you to quickly set up again.

Tip

It’s a good idea to purchase a surge protector to protect your computer from electrical spikes and power surges.

Registration

Registering with Microsoft

The first time you turn on your computer, you are guided through the registration process before accessing the Windows desktop. It is very important that you register

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Windows with Microsoft

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Your computer with Compaq

Note: Registration is by card.

Registering with Microsoft enables you to receive software updates and important notices about new Microsoft products.

Did you know ...

To register the Windows operating system with Microsoft, follow the on-screen instructions. After entering the appropriate information on each screen, click the Next button to move to the next screen.

Any time you install new software or hardware, be sure to register it with the manufacturer.

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Printer Setup

Setting Up Your Printer

After setting up and registering your computer, you are ready to set up your printer.

A printer allows you to print any document from your My Presario— Learning More CD, your e-mail, and Web sites.

Did you know ...

Most new computers have a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for a new printer that uses the latest technology. Older printers, which plug into a parallel port, cannot be connected to a USB port. Your printer may use a USB plug (rather than a parallel plug

) for installation.

1. Complete Plug In and Go! and Registration first (described on previous pages).

2. Set up the printer according to the printer manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Connect the printer to the back of your computer according to the icons.

4. Turn on your computer (if it’s not already on).

5. Turn on the printer.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Note: Location and style of connectors may vary by model.

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Using Your Computer

In this chapter, you learn about the following exciting,

In This Chapter

Keyboard Basics, 3-2

Keyboard Buttons, 3-3

Scroll Mouse, 3-9

Speakers, 3-11

Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and Zip Drives, 3-12

Internet Video Camera, 3-18

easy-to-use features of your computer:

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Keyboard—Become familiar with the keyboard and all its capabilities, including one-button access to the Internet!

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Scroll Mouse—See how easy it is to use the scroll mouse and learn shortcuts to save time.

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Speakers—Enjoy the experience of high-quality sound with your computer.

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Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives—Use the

various drives to listen to your favourite CDs or to watch movies.

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Internet Video Camera—

Understand the many capabilities of an Internet video camera.

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Keyboard Basics

Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys

The standard keys perform the following functions:

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Main keys are the typewriter-style keys.

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Function keys are the F1 through F12 keys.

Two of these keys are active even without a program running. F1 allows you to get help on Windows-related topics. F3 allows you to search for files or folders.

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Arrow keys can be used for games and to navigate in a document or Web site. These keys allow you to move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard instead of the mouse.

Some keys have special functions when used alone or combined with other keys. These functions vary depending on the program you are using.

Main keys

Function keys

Note: Style of keyboard may vary.

Arrow keys

Numeric keys

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Numeric keys work like a calculator keypad.

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Keyboard Buttons

The keyboard buttons make it easier and faster to get on the Internet, use your favourite software, or listen to your favourite CD. You might even want to watch a movie or send an e-mail.

The CD/DVD control buttons provide a quick and easy way to play a CD or a DVD movie at the touch of a button.

Keyboard Buttons

The keyboard buttons are shown in the following illustration. They are discussed in detail on the following pages.

CD/DVD Control Buttons

Internet Zone Buttons

Quick Launch Help Button

Quick Launch My Program

Button

Volume/Mute Buttons

Sleep Button

LED Status Lights

Using CD/DVD Control Buttons

Many CDs begin playing automatically when inserted into the drive. Refer to Playing an Audio CD in this chapter to play a CD.