Compaq Microportable 1400 User Manual

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such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

Compaq Presario Mobile Internet PC 1400 Series
Second Edition (September 2000)
Part Number 183105-002

CONTENTS

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Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Where Can I Find Information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

mbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Front of Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Left and Ri

ht Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Power on! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Displa

Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Stora

Securit

Notebook Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

e Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

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Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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TV-Out Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Anti-Virus Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Insert and Remove Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Audio Files, Audio CDs, and Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Video Displa

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

CD-RW Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Chapter 6 Let’s Go Surfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

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ines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Chapter 7 Caring for Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Batter

Power Mana

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

ement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Chapter 8 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Backup Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Hard Disk Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Hard Disk Space Mana

ement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

stem Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

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Chapter 9 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1

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Basic Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Frequentl

Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Solutions Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

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Introduction

Congratulations! As the owner of a new PresarioTM Notebook

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Safety, 1-5

computer,
mobile computer users. Once
connected to the Internet,
information, entertainment, and services online.

The Beyond Setup Guide is desi
computer users and be

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also desi

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Printed Documents

Information?

This section describes
the documentation that
came in the box with
new Notebook.

The Compaq Web site is
available worldwide. As you
explore the Internet, stop at the
following address for
information about products,
services, and special offers:

www.compaq.com

our

Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed
documents containin

ou have access to the Internet, you can also view

If

helpful reference information.

these and other documents on the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com/mypresario.

Note:

Additional documents to those described here may vary per region.

Easy Setup Poster

This poster shows you how to set up your Notebook. When

ou finish, fold the poster and store it with your documents
for future use. For more information about the hardware that
came with
Glance” later in this

our new Notebook, see “Your Notebook at a

uide.

Beyond Setup Guide

This easy-to-scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook
and

et acquainted with its features. It also introduces:

• Common computer tasks

The Beyond Setup Guide is
also available on the Compaq
Web site:

www.compaq.com/mypresario

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NTRODUCTION

• The Internet

• Notebook maintenance

• Solutions for computer problems

• Compaq service and support tools

Note:

Some features described in this guide may not be available on all

models or in all geographic regions.

Safety and Comfort Guide

This document explains how to protect your equipment from
dama
comfort while usin

e, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your

our Notebook.

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Warranty Certificate

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The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service
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the warranty period. Keep the warranty certificate in a

safe place for future reference.

Presario Operating System Manual

The Presario Operating System Manual explains how to
communicate with

®

Windows

operating system. It also introduces:

our Notebook using the Microsoft®

• File Mana

renamin

• Customizin

• Usin

Note:

The illustrations shown and the features described in this document

may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer.

ement, which covers creating, saving, deleting,

, and moving files

the Windows desktop

the Windows online Help

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Graphics

The following words and symbols have special meaning in
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uide and in the electronic documentation:

Important information that
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help you solve a

problem.

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usin
and faster.

Failure to follow directions
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loss of life.

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Safety

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To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the

Comfort Guide.

To protect your equipment from
power surges, plug all power
cords into a high-quality surge
protector. If you have a
dedicated telephone line for the
modem, buy a surge protector
with a telephone jack.

Safety and

Disconnecting Your Notebook
from the Power Source

To shut down your Notebook properly, complete the
followin

1. Close all open pro

2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, then click

3. Select the Shut Down option.

Note:

the

4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the

Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical
Storm

steps:

rams.

Shut Down…. The Shut Down Windows dialo
box is displa

If the Notebook does not turn off automatically, then press and hold

Power

button until it shuts down.

modem line from the wall

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ack.

After your Notebook is
safely disconnected from
AC power and the phone line,
you can run your Notebook
on battery power.

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During an electrical storm, take the following precautions to
protect

• Immediatel

our Notebook from damage:

disconnect your Notebook from the power

source.

• If

ou are not using a surge protector, unplug all power

cords from the wall outlets.

• Disconnect

• Turn off the power button on all sur

• If a telephone line from

into the wall
protector), unplu

our Notebook from the wall outlets.

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our Notebook is plugged directly

ack (without going through a surge

the line from the wall jack.

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Your
Notebook
at a Glance

Before you begin using your new Presario Notebook

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Left and Right Panels, 2-6

Back Panel, 2-7

Underside, 2-8

computer,
components.

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to the left and

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Presario
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Open your Notebook and
take a look at these
components:

• Common Features

• Internet Zone Buttons

and Li

hts

Common Features

• Function Ke

• Status Displa

s

and CD/

DVD/MP3 Controls

“Turning Your Notebook On
and Off” later in this guide to
learn more about how to start
and shut down your Notebook.

“TouchPad” later in this guide
for more information on using
the TouchPad.

1

Display

2

Series Number

3

Keyboard

4

TouchPad

5

Speaker Ports

6

Left TouchPad Button

7

4-Way Internet Scroll Buttons

8

Right TouchPad Button

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“Reprogramming Your Internet
Zone Buttons” in Chapter 3 of
this guide to learn how to
program the Internet zone
buttons to suit your needs.

Internet Zone Buttons and Lights

Note:

Before using these buttons, you must have access to the Internet.

1

Instant Internet Access Button

2

Instant E-mail

Button

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Button
Description

Instant Internet

¦

Access

Instant E-mail Provides you with one-touch access for

Retail Central Provides instant connection to your

3

Retail Central

Power Button

4

Default Button Action

Provides your daily start point to the
Internet. It connects you to a personalized
Web page filled with local weather, news,
sports, and financial information.

sending and reading your e-mail.

computer store and a variety of leading
consumer companies.

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To access these features,
press and hold down the

Fn

key, press the numbered
function key, and then release
both keys simultaneously.

When the MP3 button is lit, the

F9-F12

function keys control
the MP3 player. When the MP3
button is not lit, the F9-

F12

function keys control the CD or
DVD player.

Function Keys

The following keys are assigned:

Button Description

F1 User-programmable favorite program launch key

F2 User-programmable favorite program launch key

F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the

following order:
Display
External Monitor
Display and External Monitor
TV Out

F4 Sleep

F5 Contrast control down (on select models)

F6 Contrast control up (on select models)

F7 Brightness control down

F8 Brightness control up

F9 CD, DVD, or MP3 play/pause

F10 CD, DVD, or MP3 stop

F11 CD, DVD, or MP3 previous track

F12 CD, DVD, or MP3 next track

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Status Display and CD/DVD/MP3
Controls

Note:

To mute sound, press the volume down (-) and volume up (+)

buttons simultaneously.

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Power Light/Sleep Mode

1

Light

Battery Charge Light/Low

2

Battery Light

AC Adapter Light

3

Num Lock Light

4

Caps Lock Light

5

MP3 Button

6

Volume Down Button

7

Previous Track Button

8

Microphone Connector

9

Play/Pause Button

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Headphone Connector

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Next Track Button

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Volume Up Button

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Take a look at the left
and ri
Notebook. This is where
the batter
are located.

ht sides of your

and PC Card slot

Components on Left Side

PC Cards are credit card-sized
removable options that
expand the capability of
your Notebook.

PC Card Slot (Type I or II)

1

PC Card Eject Button

2

Components on Right Side

CD, DVD, or CD-RW

1

Drive

2

CD, DVD, or CD-RW
Eject Button

CD, DVD, or CD-RW

3

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Back Panel

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Take a look at the back of

our Notebook. This is
where
hardware such as a printer or
external monitor.

ou connect external

Components on Back

“Attaching Hardware
Devices” later in this guide for
more information on attaching
external devices.

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Fan Vent

Security Slot

Modem Connector

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Ethernet Port

Note:

An Ethernet Port may not be available on all models or in all

geographic regions.

S-Video Out

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External Monitor (VGA) Port

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2 USB Ports

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AC Adapter Connector

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Here is what’s on the
underside of
This is where the memor
compartment and the
modem are located.

Before calling Compaq
Customer Support you
will need the serial number
from the underside of
your Notebook.

our Notebook.

Components on Underside

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Battery Compartment Door

2

Model and Serial Number

Mini PCI Type IIIB

3

Compartment

4

Battery Release Switch

5

Memory Compartment

Business Card Holder

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Using Your
Notebook

Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy setup,

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TouchPa d , 3-7

Display Options, 3-12

Internet Zone Buttons, 3-14

Storage Drives, 3-16

Security, 3-17

Notebook Options, 3-20

use, and up
with

rading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar

our Notebook features.

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Plugging and Unplugging AC Power

This section helps you get

our Notebook set up and

runnin

• Plu

• Turnin

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Unplu

and

AC Power

Your Notebook

On and Off

• Usin

The
“Government Approvals”
section in the

Comfort Guide

power cord information.

To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not use
converter kits sold for
appliances to power your
Notebook. Use only the
Compaq adapter that came
with your Notebook or a
Compaq replacement part.

Battery Power

Easy Setup Poster

Safety and

for worldwide

and the

Dos

• Ensure that you can reach

the electrical outlet easil

• Unplu

the AC adapter

.

from the electrical outlet
when

ou want to

disconnect AC power from

our Notebook.

• Grasp the cord b

the plug to unplug it from the

electrical outlet.

Donts

• Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical

outlet when it is not connected to

• Do not place an

thing on power cords or cables. Arrange

them so that no one accidentall

our Notebook.

steps on or trips

over them.

Surge Protectors

Using surge protectors and line conditioners can substantially
reduce the risk of electrical shock and aid in protectin
Notebook from power-source problems.

Durin
into
dama
connectin
sur

a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming

our Notebook can increase and cause data loss or system

e. Protect your Notebook and peripherals by

them to a surge suppressor, which absorbs voltage

es and prevents them from reaching your Notebook.

our

Caution:

phone line connected to the modem. To protect your Notebook
during electrical storms, use a telephone line surge protector.

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When you’re not on the go, you’ll want to use your
Notebook’s AC adapter to suppl
batter

is always charged.

power. This ensures that the

When a charged battery is in

our Notebook, you can simply

unplug it from AC power. Your

otebook automatically

switches to battery power.

Hibernation is a state of
no-power consumption.
When your Notebook enters
this mode, the contents of
the memory are saved to
the hard disk and your
Notebook is powered off. When
you power your Notebook on
again, your Notebook returns
to the same screen or location
before it entered Hibernation.

When
should save
unplu

our Notebook does not have a charged battery, you

our work and turn off your Notebook before

it from the AC power supply.

Turning Your Notebook On and Off

To turn o n your Notebook, press
the Power
located at the top of the
ke

board.

To turn off
properl
followin

1. Save

2. Click the Start button, then click Shut Down, and select
the Shut down option.

3. Click the OK button. After a few seconds,
will turn off.

Note:

If your Notebook is not responding, press and hold down the

button until your Notebook shuts down.

button, which is

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our Notebook

, complete the

steps:

our work and exit all open programs.

our Notebook

Power

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When your Notebook is on, pressing the Powerbutton
places
the Power button are as follows:

• Press and release once to enter Hibernation mode.

our Notebook in Hibernation mode. The settings for

• Press and hold down to shut down

Note:

You should only press and hold down the

our Notebook.

Power

button to

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shut down your Notebook if it is locked up or not responding. Compaq
does not recommend that you turn off your Notebook using this
method under normal circumstances. To turn off your Notebook
properly, refer to the procedure above.

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Inserting the Battery

Your Notebook contains a
lithium ion or nickel metal
hydride battery pack. Improper
handling of the battery pack
can result in fire and chemical
burns. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture, short external
contacts, dispose of in water or
fire, or expose to temperatures
higher than 60° C (140° F).
Replace only with the Compaq
battery pack specified for your
Notebook.

“Caring For Your Battery”
later in this guide.

The battery charges whether
your Notebook is on or off. It
continues charging until the
battery is fully charged or the
AC power is disconnected.

To inser t your battery into the battery compartment, complete
the followin

1. Save

2. Turn

3. Slide the batter
Notebook displa

4. Slide the batter
then lift up

steps:

our files.

our Notebook bottom side up.

release latch  toward the

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compartment door to the left,

.

If you will not be using your
Notebook for an extended
period of time, Compaq
recommends that you unplug
the electrical cord from the
outlet and remove the
battery while your Notebook
is not in use.

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5. If a batter
batter

to pull the battery out.

has been previously installed, use the tab on the

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side turned up.

7. Close the batter

compartment door.

Charging the Battery

To charge the battery, insert the battery in
the batter
Notebook to AC power. Leave
Notebook plu
until the Battery Charging
lon
batter

compartment and connect your

our

ed into the electrical outlet

icon is no

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is fullycharged.

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Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse

In this section you’ll learn
how to select, click,
and double-click with
the TouchPad:

• Usin

the TouchPad

Instead of a Mouse

• Tapp in

and Double-

Tappin

• Edge Motion

“Caring for Your Presario
Notebook” later in this guide
for tips on keeping your
TouchPad clean.

“Attaching Hardware
Devices” later in this guide to
learn how to attach an external
mouse.

Just like the mouse, the
TouchPad lets

ou draw lines or
point to items on the Windows
desktop. Tr
across the screen b
dra

dragging the pointer

ently

our finger across the

TouchPad.

Note:

To prevent accidentally selecting an item, the TouchPad has been

lowered.

Left-Click

To left-click, press the Left TouchPad button. It is located
directl
as the select or dra

below the TouchPad. The left TouchPad button works

button. To double-click an item, move the
pointer over the item and press the left TouchPad button twice
in rapid succession.

Right-Click

The right TouchPad button located directly below the
TouchPad works as the context menu or special dra
Press the Right TouchPad button to

et context-sensitive

options.

button.

4-Way Internet Scroll

The 4-Way Internet Scroll pad is the equivalent of the up,
down, left, and ri
bottom of

our screen. To view other areas of a document or
browser window, press the pad buttons in the desired
direction.

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ou want your 4-Way Internet Scroll pad to serve as a
amepad for certain software applications or games, you can

assi

n specific actions to each key.

To as si
complete the followin

n a function to the 4-Way Internet Scroll pad,

steps:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Mouse
Properties dialo

box.

icon to open the Mouse

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3. Select the Button Actions tab, then select the button and
action

To further customize the 4-Wa
create
open a software application with a sin
complete the followin

1. From the Button Actions tab, select the button
assi

ou want to assign.

Internet buttons, you can also

our own actions to assign. For example, if you want to

le press of a button,

steps:

ou want to

n a new task.

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2. From the drop down list, select Record and play a

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3. The Record a Sequence of Keystroke dialo

displa
ke

4. Click Stop when

Note:

s. Click the Start button to begin recording the

strokes to assign to the 4-Way Internet Scroll button.

ou have finished recording.

The 4-Way Internet Scroll pad is only functional with some software

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To get additional help for
setting advanced TouchPad
features, click the

Help

select

Properties

To help prevent accidental
pointing while typing, drag
the PalmCheck slider
towards maximum.

dialog box

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from the

button or

Mouse

Tapping and Double-Tapping

Your TouchPad has a tapping feature that works like the left
mouse button. If enabled,
to select an ob

ect and tap twice to double-click.

ou can tap once on the TouchPad

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Note:

Your TouchPad has been lowered within the Notebook case to

prevent accidental pointing while typing.

To turn on the tapping feature, complete the following steps:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Mouse
Properties dialo

box.

icon to open the Mouse

Z

3. Select the Touch tab and click the Tap to Click check box
to turn on the tappin

4. Click OK to accept the chan

feature.

es and close the dialog box.

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Edge Motion

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Edge Motion allows you to continue to scroll once your finger
reaches the ed
on, the window continues to scroll until

e of the TouchPad. When this feature is turned

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To turn on Ed

e Motion, complete the following steps:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Mouse

Z

icon.

3. Click the Edge Motion tab.

4. Select When Dragging, Always, and When Scrolling to
turn on Ed

5. Click OK to accept the chan

e Motion.

es and close the dialog box.

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Display Options

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Changing Resolution

In this section:

• Chan

• Ad

Your Notebook’s display is
already set to its optimal
resolution. Compaq
recommends changing
the resolution setting only
if you encounter problems.

Resolution

usting Brightness

If the display only fills part of the screen or the default
resolution does not suit
the displa

To chan

resolution.

e the display resolution, complete these steps:

our needs, you may want to adjust

1. On the Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Display to open the Displa

Options dialog

box, and then click the Settings tab.

3. Under Screen area, click the resolution slider and dra

it

to the desired resolution.

4. Click OK to accept the new settin

s, then close the

Control Panel window.

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Key combinations such as the

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example,

Fn+F7

, mean that
you should press and hold
down the Fn key, press the F7
key, and then release both keys
simultaneously.

Adjusting Brightness

If your display is too faint or too bright, the brightness
controls ma

htness, press Fn+F7. To decrease the display brightness,

bri
press Fn+F8.

not be set properly. To increase the display

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Internet Zone

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Buttons

Reprogramming the Internet Zone
Buttons

The Internet Zone buttons,
located above
Notebook’s ke
automaticall

our
board,

connect you
to the Internet. These
buttons
touch access to
most frequentl

ive you one-

our

used

Internet activities.

This section covers:

• Repro

ramming the

Internet Zone Buttons

“Front of your Presario
Notebook” in Chapter 2 of this
guide for descriptions of each
button and its default action.

You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your
personal preferences.To repro
buttons, complete the followin

ram your Internet Zone

steps:

1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Programs,
then select Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Easy Access Internet Zone

¸

icon

The Compaq Easy Access Buttons Support Software
screen displa

3. Select the Easy Access Internet Button

ram.

pro

4. When

s.

ou wish to

our Internet Service Provider logon screen appears,

enter the required password. Your Notebook accesses the
Presario Internet Keyboard II web site.

5. Select an ISP.

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6. If the ISP you frequently use is not listed, you can specify

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Storage Drives

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Identifying Your Storage Drives

This section covers:

• Identif

Your Storage

Drives

On selected models, Compaq
provides a back-up utility
(or system save) that allows
you to save your data and
applications to a partitioned
drive located on your hard
disk. To determine the total
hard disk size, add the size
of both the C and D
drives together.

Your diskette drive, hard drive,
and CD, DVD, or CD-RW drive
are desi

nated with letters of the

alphabet, as well as with icons.

To de term ine
complete the followin

our drive letters,

steps:

1. From the Windows desktop,
double-click the

My Computer

G

icon.

CD, DVD, or CD-RW Drive

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Local Disk _______

Hard Drive

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Drive _______

The icons for each drive
and correspondin
letters are displa

Computer window.

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2. Use the icons to the ri

Note:

Your Notebook comes with either a CD, DVD, or CD-RW drive.

drive

ed in the

ht to identify your drive.

Using the External USB Diskette Drive

(available on select models)

An optional external USB diskette drive is available for some
Notebook models. To use an external USB diskette drive:

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1. Connect the diskette drive to the rear of

our Notebook.

2. Once the external USB diskette drive is connected, the
drive will perform as an

diskette drive. Insert a diskette

into the front of the external USB diskette drive to be

this drive for external storage.

usin

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In this section:

• Usin

• Power-On Password

the Security Slot

Using the Security
Slot

To use the security slot
found on the back of
notebook, complete the
followin

steps:

our

Pressing the F9 key at
any point within the setup
returns your Notebook to the
default settings.

1. Insert a lockin
(such as a Kensin
lock) into the securit

device

ton

slot.

2. Turn the lockin

To remove the lockin
counter-clockwise 90 de

device clockwise 90 degrees.

device, turn the locking device

rees and remove the device from the

slot.

Power-On Password

You can set a power-on password that
will secure the information
on the hard disk. When turnin

our Notebook, this password must be

entered before

ou can access your

files.

ou store

on

Setting the Password

To set the power-on password, complete the following steps:

1. Press the Power button to turn on

2. After the Compaq lo
the upper ri

ht corner of the screen for a few seconds.

o is displayed, a cursor is shown in

While the cursor is visible, press the F10 ke

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Caution: F10

settings may affect the functionality of your Notebook.

Setup is for experienced users only. Changing

3. Using your arrow keys, select the Security option from the
menu bar.

4. Move to Set Supervisor Password. Press the Enter ke

5. Set

our personal password, and press the Enter key. You

must confirm the password and press the Enter ke

Caution:

forget or lose your password, a Compaq service technician must
reset your Notebook for you to be able to access your files.

6. Move to Password on boot usin

Write your password down in a secure location. If you

the + or - keys to

.

ain.

select Enable.

7. Usin

the arrow keys, select Exit from the menu bar.

8. Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected. Press the
Enter ke

9. Select Ye s to save

Your power-on password is now set. Ever

.

our changes and exit.

time you turn on

our Notebook, resume working from hibernation mode, or

access F10 Setup,

ou must enter this password.

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Removing the Password

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To remove a power-on password, complete the following
steps:

1. Access F10 Setup as above, enter
and press the Enter ke

. In the spaces to enter your new

our current password,

password and confirm new password, press the Enter ke
Press the Enter ke

2. Move to Password on boot usin

ain to exit the screen.

the + or - key to

select Disable.

3. Usin

our arrow keys, select Exit from the menu bar.

4. Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected. Press the
Enter ke

5. Select Ye s to save

.

our changes and exit.

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Personalizing Your Notebook

Options

This section covers some

s to create a customized

wa
look for

our Notebook.

With the following options, you can create a personalized
look and feel for

• Replaceable M

• Compaq wallpaper ima

Accents. Additional wallpaper ima

our Notebook:

le Accents in various colors

es to match your MyStyle

es are available at:

www.compaq.com/athome/colors

• Business card holder located on the bottom of the

Notebook

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Common
Tasks

Now that your Presario Notebook computer is set up and

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runnin
common tasks performed b

ou may want to explore and learn about some of the

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TV-Out

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Connecting and Enabling TV-Out

Connection

With TV-Out connection,

ou can play games on a

bi

er screen or watch DVD

movies on a TV rather than

our Notebook display.

This section helps

ou to complete the

followin

• Connectin

• Ad

• Switchin

tasks:

and

Enablin

TV-Out

usting the Television

Screen

Between

Displa

s

To connect your Notebook and your television, you need an
S-video cable to plu

into your TV, VCR, or other device.
These cables can be purchased in a retail TV store or a
computer store.

If

ou do not have S-video capability on your TV, a special

adapter ma

To connect and enable TV-Out, complete the followin

1. Connect

be purchased from an electronics store.

steps:

our Notebook and your television with an

S-video cable.

2. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,

then click Control Panel.

3. Double-click the Display

Properties dialo

box and then click the Settings tab.

&

icon to open the Display

4. Click the Advanced button to open the dialog box and

then click the Display Device tab.

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5. Select a Display Device.

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6. Select a Multi-monitor Device.

7. Select a TV Standard format.

The resolution of your
Notebook display is much
greater than the resolution
of your TV. Image quality on
the TV varies from application
to application. Text viewed on
a TV may have reduced quality

8. Click Apply to accept the chan

exit the dialo

9. If

our Notebook asks you to restart Windows, click OK

for the new settin

At this time, the displa
problem,
listed above to re-set

box.

s to take effect.

may be rolling. To correct this

ou must re-set your TV format. Follow the steps

our TV format.

es and then click OK to

Adjusting the Television Screen

After you have enabled your television, you may need to

ust the size or location of the image on your screen.

ad

To make a d

1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Display
Properties dialo

3. Click the Advanced button to open the dialo
then click the Displays tab.

ustments to your display, complete the following:

&

icon to open the Display

box and then click the Settings tab.

box, and

4. Click the ri

a. To chan

click the Attributes tab and then click and dra
sliders to the desired settin

b. To chan

ht corner of the TV button.

e the brightness, contrast, or color saturation,

the

s.

e the position and screen size, click the

Adjustments tab and click the appropriate buttons to
ad

ust as necessary.

5. Click OK to exit both dialo

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TV” later on in this guide.

Switching Between Displays

You can switch between your television and your display or
external monitor b

e is:

chan

• Displa

• External Monitor

pressing Fn+F3. The order in which they

• Displa

Monitor

• TV-Out

and External

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Anti-Virus

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Using Anti-Virus Software

Software

Compaq provides anti-virus
scanning and free software
updates for one year through
the Internet.

A virus is a program that attaches
itself to a file on

our Notebook
and then spreads from one file to
another. Viruses can dama

e
data, cause computers to
malfunction, and displa
anno

or offensive messages.
Some viruses ma
for lon
the

periods of time because

are activated on a certain
date or time. Protect
Notebook from a virus b

• Usin

an anti-virus scanning program to scan for viruses

our drives or diskettes. This scanning program is

on

o unnoticed

our

:

located in the Start menu. If

ram, select Help in the menu bar.

pro

• Backin

hard drive, or a hi

• Write-protectin

up your files periodically to diskettes, a separate

h-capacity storage drive.

diskettes. A virus cannot infect a

write-protected diskette.

ou need help using the

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• Obtainin

checkin

• Usin

all software from reputable sources and

the software for viruses before installing it.

our anti-virus program to check files and programs
that are on diskettes, attached to e-mail messa
downloaded from the Internet.

• Disablin

Excel files. These pro

macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and

rams warn you if a document that

ou are opening contains a macro that might have a virus.

• Updatin

our anti-virus program periodically to keep up

with new viruses.

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Recognizing a Computer Virus

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A computer virus is a program that damages or erases files or
pro

rams. Your Notebook can become “infected” with a virus
when
indicatin

ou open a contaminated program or file. Some signs

that your Notebook may be infected include:

• Stran

• Hard drive, memor

• Dama

• Stran

e characters or crude statements suddenly appearing

our screen

on

, or software error messages

e to files or directories for no apparent reason

e responses to commands

• Sharp decrease in performance or pro

Removing a Virus

If you suspect that your
Notebook has been infected with
a virus, find and remove the
virus immediatel
Anti-Virus pro

After

ou have followed the
instructions provided b
Anti-Virus pro
the followin

using an

ram.

the

ram, complete

steps:

ram speed

1. Turn off

our Notebook and
leave it off for at least 30
seconds.

2. Turn on

our Notebook and

rescan for the virus.

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Adding and Removing Software

Hardware

Discover how easy it is to
add and remove software,
attach new hardware
devices, or reinstall deleted
hardware drivers. With

-to-follow instructions,

eas

ou can completely and

safel

install or remove
software pro
hardware devices with
no worries. This
section covers:

• Addin

Software

• Attachin

Devices

rams and

and Removing

Hardware

Software can be installed from a CD or downloaded from a
Web site. Man
installation process when placed in the CD drive. If
software that does not automaticall
process,
Windows Add/Remove Pro

software CDs automatically begin the

ou have

begin the installation

ou can install the software by using the Microsoft

rams utility.

Installing Software from a CD

To install software from a CD
that does not automaticall
install, complete the followin
steps:

1. Close all pro

rams.

2. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to
Settings, and then click Control Panel.

3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs
The Add/Remove Pro
displa

ed.

4. Click Install.

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5. Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive and click
Next.

Microsoft Windows finds the CD or diskette and be

ins the

installation process.

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Check the downloaded
program file for viruses before
installation.

To install a program file that you have downloaded from the
Internet to

1. Terminate

2. Close all pro

our hard drive, complete the following steps:

our Internet connection.

rams.

3. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to
Settings, and then click Control Panel.

4. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs
the Add/Remove Pro

ram Properties dialog box.

5. Click Install to open the Install Pro

Û

icon to open

ram from the CD-

ROM window.

6. Click Next to open the Run Installation Pro

ram window.

7. Click Browse to locate and select the setup.exe or
install.exe file for the downloaded software.

8. Click Open to be

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Attaching Hardware Devices

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Your Notebook has been optimized for connections with USB
devices. Some of the benefits of USB devices include
compatibilit
s

stem, optimum performance of your software applications,

and quicker response times from Hibernation mode.

To install a new hardware device such as a USB printer or
other USB device to
steps:

with the Windows Millennium edition operating

our Notebook, complete the following

1. Turn off

2. Connect the device to

our Notebook.

our Notebook according to the

instructions that came with it.

3. Turn on
came with

You ma
or diskettes. If this occurs, complete the followin

our Notebook and follow the instruction that

our device for installing any needed drivers.

be prompted to insert the Windows Installation CD

steps:

1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next to be
installin

the drivers and files necessary to make the new

hardware work.

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2. Select Search for the best driver for your device

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(Recommended) and click Next.

3. Select Specify a location.
If C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS is not displa
the drop-down box, select it from the drop-down list or

pe it in the box and click Next. The Wizard begins

t
installin

the necessary files and drivers for the new

hardware.

ed in

4. When the Wizard completes installin
click the Finish button.

You m a
to be reco

need to restart your Notebook for the new hardware

nized by your Notebook.

the files and drivers,

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Using the CD
or DVD Drive

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Video Display Options, 5-16

CD-RW Basics, 5-17

our home entertainment

that
center could fit in
a desktop? Your Presario
Notebook computer allows
to listen to
and (on select models) watch

our favorite movies almost

an

where you go.To help you

understand what options lie at

our fingertips and how to use
these options, this
chapter includes information for:

our favorite music

our lap or on

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• Insertin

• Pla

• Pla

• Ad

• Creatin

• Usin

usting the display options with the DVD Control Panel

and removing CD or DVD discs

audio CDs

both DVD and non-DVD videos

audio, data, and backup CDs

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Insert and

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Inserting a Disc

Remove Discs

This section covers:

• Insertin

• Removin

• Manuall

Disc

a Disc

a Disc

ecting a

To load a disc into the disc drive, complete the
followin

steps:

Caution:

and could potentially damage the drive.

Improper handling of a CD or DVD can damage the disc

1. Press the Eject button located on the front of the drive.

2. Remove a disc from its protective case, holdin
its center hole and outer ed

e to avoid touching

the disc by

the surface.

3. Place the disc, label side up (unless it is a double-sided
DVD), into the round area of the tra
down onto the center spindle of the tra

. Gently press the disc

until the disc snaps

into place.

Caution:

onto the spindle in the center of the tray. You can damage the
disc and your Notebook if the disc is not seated properly.

Before closing the disc tray, ensure that the disc snaps

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back into the drive until the drive locks

into place.

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Removing a Disc

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To remove a disc from the drive,
complete the followin

1. Press the Eject button on

the drive.

steps:

2. Remove a disc from the tra
center spindle while pullin
touchin

3. Push the tra

the surface of the disc.

back into the drive until it locks into place.

ently pushing down on the

up on the outer edges. Avoid

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If your Notebook power is off,

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you will not be able to eject a
disc from the CD or DVD
drive. To remove a disc without
powering up your Notebook,
you must manually eject the
disc from the drive.

Manually Ejecting a Disc

If you need to eject a disc when the power is off, complete the
followin

1. Make sure the power is off and an

steps to eject the disc manually:

external power sources

are disconnected.

2. Insert a small rod or pin, such as a paper clip
(approximatel
in len

th) into the Manual Eject Hole and push firmly as

shown in the fi

3. Remove the disc from the tra

1/16 inch in diameter and at least 3/8 inch

ure above.

. Gently push the tray back

into the drive until it locks into place.

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Audio Files,

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Using the Digital Audio Zone

Audio CDs, and
Video Discs

In this section you’ll learn
how to pla
discs with
This section covers:

• Usin

Zone

• Pla

• Pla

Video Discs

You can also use the function
keys to play an audio CD.
These keys are shown in
“Function Keys” earlier in
this guide.

audio and video

our Notebook.

the Digital Audio

Audio CDs

Non-DVD

The Digital Audio Zone located in the front of your Notebook
provides sin

list even when the display panel is closed.

pla

To use the MP3 Pla

le-touch dedicated controls for your MP3

er:

1. Press the MP3 button.

2. If

ou have a playlist selected as default, the MP3 Player
will automaticall
hi

hlight a selection from the playlist.

begin to play that selection. Otherwise,

3. Press the Playbutton.

Playing Audio CDs

To play an audio CD, insert the
disc into the CD or DVD drive.
After a few seconds the Compaq
CD Pla
automaticall

er opens and the disc

starts playing.

The compact disc (CD) is the
most common way to store
information to use on your
Notebook. A compact disc
holds more than 450 times
the information that can be
stored on a floppy disk.

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If disc pla
followin

1. Make certain the MP3 button li
press the MP3 button a

2. Press Play

does not start automatically, complete the

steps:

ht is off. If the light is on,

ain to turn it off.

on the MP3 controls.



To remove the disc from the drive, press the Ejectbutton
on the CD Pla

er.

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In addition to managing your MP3 playlist, you can also set

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up the MP3 software to pla
followin

steps:

audio CDs. Complete the

You can also use the MP3
Player software to play audio
CDs.

If you want to play a CD or
DVD and the MP3 Player is
on, press the MP3 button to
deactivate the player. Then use
the play button or the function
keys to control the CD or DVD
Player.

1. Press the MP3 button. Make certain that the MP3 button
ht is on. The MP3 Player software launches.

li

2. Click Options for a list of file t

3. To make a file t

pe selection, such as Audio CDs, click in

the check box in front of each file t

The MP3 Pla

the file types you select.

pla

er software becomes the default software to

pes.

pe.

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Disabling the Self-Starting Feature

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(available on select models)

To disable the self-starting feature, complete the
followin

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.

steps:

2. Double-click the System
Properties dialo

box.

M

icon to open the System

3. Click the Device Manager tab, and then double-click
CDROM from the list of devices.

4. Select
to open the CD/DVD S

our CD/DVD drive from this list. Click Properties

stem Properties dialog box.

5. Click the Settings tab, and ensure that the check box next
to Auto Insert Notification is clear.

6. Click OK to close the dialo

box.

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Playing Non-DVD Video Discs

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To play a video disc, insert the
disc into the CD or DVD drive.
After a few seconds, the disc
automaticall

starts playing.

If disc pla
automaticall
followin

does not start

, complete the

steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to

Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and then click
Windows Media Player.

2. Once the pla

er opens, select File and then Open from

the menu.

3. Click the Browse... button.

4. Locate and double-click the CD Drive



icon. You

should see a list of files and file folders.

5. Double-click the folder that contains the CD movie files.

6. Select a movie file and click the Open button. A viewin

window for the movie is displa

7. Click the Play button on the window to be

ed.

in playing

the movie.

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DVDs

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In this section you’ll learn
how to pla

our Notebook.

This section covers:

DVD discs with

Using the DVD Player

(available on select models)

Your Notebook’s DVD Drive reserves the best seat in the
house for

time, anywhere. The DVD Player is simple and fun to use.

an

ou, so you can watch all of your favorite movies

• Usin

the DVD Player
(available on select
models)

• Pla

a DVD Movie

on a TV

• Usin

“Regionalized”
DVDs

Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)
look like CDs, but they store
movies. DVDs store about 28
times more information than
video CDs.

The DVD drive will take a few
seconds to start playback
because it must first determine
the type of media being played.

To start the DVD Pla

er, if a DVD disc is already inserted in

the drive, press the Playbutton on the status panel on the
front of
panel opens and pla

our Notebook. The Compaq DVD Player control

back begins.

For the best playback quality,
close all other applications in
the background while playing
aDVD.

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On-Screen Controls

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The on-screen controls allow you to quickly and easily access
the features of the DVD Pla

er.

The table below provides
descriptions to help

Button Title Description

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

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

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Open

Eject

DVD
Options

Rewind

Previous

Stop

Play

Pause

Displays a list of files for playback.

Opens the DVD drive to load or remove discs.

Displays the

Display

Rewinds the content. Press

Moves to the previous track and resumes playback.

Stops the content playback and returns to the start of
the content file.

Begins playback of selected content.

Pauses playback. Press
playback.

ou with button identifications and

ou operate the player.

DVD Options

Parental Controls

and

menu for selecting

Play

Pause

Video

.

to resume playback.

Play

or

to resume

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



Next

Fast
Forward

Skips to the beginning of the next track.

Advances to a selected location. Press
playback.

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Button Title Description

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Root
Menu/
Resume

Change
Subtitle

Change
Audio

Title
Menu/
Resume

Change
Camera
Angle

3D Audio

Volume

Mute

Close
Player

Minimize

Help

Shows what is available on the DVD for playback.

Displays or changes subtitles viewed on the
window. This feature is allowed only for DVD
content with subtitles. This feature is available
only when the content allows changes to the
audio track.

Changes the playing audio track to audio of
another track located on the DVD. Most
commonly used with multi-language content to
change the spoken/heard language. This feature
is available only when the content allows
changes to the audio track.

Displays the main title menu so you can select
content.

Changes the camera angle of content being
played. This feature is allowed only for DVD
content created using multiple cameras and
camera angles.

Activates the 3D Audio feature for virtual
surround sound.

Increases the volume level when the bar is moved
up and decreases the volume level when the bar
is moved down.

Turns the audio off. Press the
button to resume audio.

Closes the program.

Minimizes the size of the Display window of the
program.

Shows the Help file.

Mute

Volume

or

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Setting the Play Features

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The DVD Player has two modes or play settings: the DVD
mode and the File mode. Use the DVD mode to pla
standard DVD. Use the File mode to pla

movie or MPEG

files.

a

To pla
followin

1. Click the Open

2. Select the file

3. Click Open. The content be

Not all of the followin

• If the DVD Pla

• If the DVD Pla

• If the DVD Pla

content from the File mode, complete the

steps:



icon on the DVD Player control panel.

The list of files is displa

ed.

ou want to view.

ins playing.

features are available on all DVDs:

er is in the File mode,

D

the Subtitle

button is disabled.

er is in the DVD mode and your

disc does not have Subtitle lan

Subtitle

D

button is disabled.

e options, the

er is in the DVD mode and your DVD has

Subtitle lan

e options, the Subtitle

D

button is

enabled.

When a DVD is inserted into the CD or DVD drive, the
features available on the DVD pla

er are displayed. When a
particular feature is not available, the respective button does
not respond when clicked.

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DVD movies can only be

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viewed on one display at a
time. If two or more displays
are active (Notebook display
plus TV, for example), the
movie will show as a black box
or blank screen on one of the
displays. This is normal.

Playing a DVD Movie on a TV

Set up your TV-Out connection following the procedures in
the “Common Tasks” chapter of this

1. Once
the DVD pla
drive, press the Play
front of
panel opens and pla

2. Press the Fn+F3 ke

our TV-Out connection is properly set up, to start

er, if the disc is already inserted in the DVD



button on the status panel on the

our Notebook. The Compaq DVD Player control

back begins.

s to switch the display from your

Notebook to the attached TV.

uide.

Press and hold the Fn key
while pressing the F3 key to
switch the display from your
Notebook to the TV.

For the location of audio
controls or connections on
your Notebook, see the “Status
Display and CD/DVD/MP3
Controls” in Chapter 2 of this
guide.

In order to have your DVD
picture and your audio directed
to a television and stereo, you
need two separate cables.
These cables can be purchased
at any location that specializes
in electronics or audio
equipment.

Note:

You may need to press
image to the TV. Refer to Switching Between Displays in the
Common Tasks chapter of this guide for more information.

Fn+F3

more than once to transfer the

3. You can switch the display from the TV back to your
Notebook at an

time by pressing Fn+F3 again.

Setting Up Your Video and Audio

When you play a DVD, in order to have your DVD picture
directed to a TV, and
complete the followin

1. To direct

our DVD picture from the Notebook to a TV,
connect one end of an S-video cable from the rear of
notebook to the S-Video connector on

Note:

If you do not have S-video capability on your TV, a special adapter

may be purchased from an electronics store.

2. To direct your audio from the Notebook speakers, connect
one end of the audio cable from the headphone
front of the Notebook to the audio
or stereo.

our audio directed to a TV or stereo,

steps:

our

our television.

ack on the

ack on your television

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Using Regionalized DVDs

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Some models have a “regionalized”
feature that limits the
pla

back of discs to specific

raphical regions.

If

our Notebook has this feature,
the re
must match the re
the disc.

ion code on the DVD drive

ion code on

Althou
code is set at the factor
make and model) allow
Notebook has this feature,
maximum of five times. After the fifth chan
the settin

h the DVD drive region

, some DVD drives (depending on the

ou to change the region code. If your

ou can change the code a

e has been made,

becomes permanent and cannot be changed again.

Identifying Your Region Setting

If your Notebook offers the option to change region settings,
complete the followin

1. Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive. The Compaq DVD

Pla

er control panel opens automatically.

2. Click the DVD Options

the pla

er. The DVD Options dialog box opens.

3. Select the DVD Region tab. The selected option indicates

the drive’s current re

4. If the drive’s re

settin

, click OK.

steps:

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icon on the lower left corner of

ion setting.

ion setting matches the disc’s region

Note:

If the drives region setting does not match the discs setting, select

a new region to play the disc.

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Selecting Your Region Setting

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To change the DVD drive region setting, complete these
steps:

When attempting to play a
DVD that does not match the
drive’s region setting, you
will see the message,

“The disk region is different
from the region of the drive…
Do you wish to change the
drive region?”

To close the player without
changing the drive’s region
setting, clickNo.

To change the region setting
and play the DVD disc,

Ye s

click
on-screen instructions.

You can only change the region
code for the DVD drive five
times. The fifth setting change
you make becomes the
permanent region on the
player. Each time you make a
change to the drive’s region
setting, the remaining number
of changes allowed on the
DVD drive is displayed.

and follow the

1. With a DVD disc in the drive, open the Compaq DVD
Pla

er.

2. Click the DVD Options
of the pla

er to open the DVD Options dialog box.

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icon on the lower left corner

3. Click the DVD Region tab.

4. Select the desired re

ion from the displayed map or from

the options buttons.

Note:

You will only be allowed to select the region that matches the

disc inserted in the drive. All other options will appear dimmed.

5. Click OK to close the dialog box.

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Video Display

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Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel

Options

You already know how to

DVDs and video CDs.

pla
This section shows
how to ad

ust the display
options while watchin
videos on

our Notebook.

ou

When the DVD Content Picture window resets to full size:

• To hide the DVD Pla

er panel, click anywhere outside

the DVD control panel.

• To view the DVD Pla

ed

e of the screen.

er panel, move the cursor to the

Zooming the View

To en large the DVD Player picture window to full-window
size, double-click an

To return to a smaller window, double-click an
picture.

where on the picture.

where on the

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CD-RW Basics

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(available on select models)

If your Notebook has a
CD-RW drive,
create

our own audio and
data CDs. This section
covers:

• Installin

CD Creator™ 4

• Usin

Adaptec Easy CD

Creator 4

• Preventin

Underrun Errors

• Accessin

Creator 4
User Information

ou can

Adaptec Easy

Buffer

Easy CD

Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

Insert the Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 disc into the CD-RW
drive and complete the followin

CD Creator software.

Eas

Easy CD Creator and Direct CD

To install the Easy CD Creator, complete the following steps:

1. Once the CD is inserted, the Adaptec Installation dialo

box opens. Click Easy CD Creator.

2. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

3. When prompted, select a location on the hard disk to store
the Eas
location, and then click Next.

4. When prompted, select a folder where the pro
will be placed or accept the recommended location, and
click Next.

5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

CD Creator program, or accept the recommended

steps to install the Adaptec

ram icons

CD-RW refers to Compact

D

iscs (or Drives) that are

R

eadable and Writable.

You must close all other
Windows programs before
installing Adaptec Easy CD
Creator 4.

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To install the Direct CD pro

ram, complete the following

steps:

1. On the Adaptec Installation Window, click Direct CD.

2. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

3. When prompted, select a location on the hard disk to store
the Direct CD pro

ram, or accept the recommended

location, and then click Next.

4. When prompted, select a folder where the pro

ram icons

will be placed. Click Next to continue the installation.

5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

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Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator

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4

After installation of Adaptec
Easy CD Creator 4, you will be
prompted to restart your
Notebook. You must restart
your Notebook before you can
begin using Adaptec Easy CD
Creator 4.

When you start or restart
your Notebook, Adaptec Easy
CD Creator 4 prompts you
with a Web-CheckUP option.
Web-CheckUP connects
to the Adaptec Web site on
the Internet and searches
for Adaptec software programs
that can be updated on
your Notebook.

If you are using the Easy CD
Creator Standard Edition and
would like to upgrade to the
Deluxe Edition, contact your
nearest software retailer or run
Web-CheckUP.

To access the main menu of the Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4
from the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs,
then to Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, then click Create CD.
The Adaptec main menu is displa

ed.

Creating Audio CDs

An Audio CD is used only for playing music, not for data
stora

e. The Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 allows you to record
CDs and audio files. You can even create
hits” Audio CD that contains tracks from multiple artists.

To create an Audio CD, complete the followin

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs,

Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, and then click Create CD.

2. On the Welcome screen, click Audio. After the Audio

screen is displa

ed, click Audio CD. The Easy CD Creator

window opens.

our own “greatest

steps:

3. To open an Audio CD la

out, click the small arrow next to

the New button on the toolbar. Click Audio CD from the
drop-down list and an Audio CD La

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You can record any
combination of tracks, WAV, or
MP3 files to an Audio CD.

4. If you are recording tracks from an existing music CD,
insert the music CD into
the next ste

. To begin recording WAV or MP3 files,

continue with the next ste

5. In the left

ane of the Explorer section, select the CD­ROM drive containin
the CD a

ears to the right. If you are recording WAV or

MP3 files, select the folder where

our CD drive and continue with

.

the music CD; a list of the tracks on

our files are located.

If information about the music
CD is located on your hard
disk, the CD title, artist name,
and the name of each track are
displayed. If this information
does not appear and you have
access to the Internet, click the

™

CDDB
toolbar to download the
information from the online
CDDB

To test the drive performance,
Compaq recommends using the
Emulate Only option (located
in the Options window) when
recording a new CD-R or using
your Notebook for the first
time. This allows you to
perform a test run before
actually recording.

Internet button on the

Music Service.

6. In the ri
WAV, or MP3 file
the toolbar. Re
of the tracks and files that

7. Click
box o

8. When
CD into
recordin

9. When the CD Creation Process is com

Note:

If you have tracks on other music CDs that you want to record,
repeat steps 3-5 for each music CD from which you want to record.
During the actual recording process, Easy CD Creator prompts you to
reinsert the appropriate music CD for the track being recorded.

ht pane of the Explorer section, select the track,

ou want to record, then click

Add

eat until the Audio CD Layout contains all

ou want to record.

Create CD

. The CD Creation Process dialo

ens.

rompted, remove your Audio CD, insert a blank

our CD-Recorder, and click OK to start

.

lete, click OK.

on

Creating Data CDs

A Data CD is ideal for backing up important files such as
personal documents and files on
is desi

ned for data storage only and cannot be played on your

home stereo like an Audio CD.

our hard disk. The Data CD

When you have finalized a
CD-R disc, no additional
tracks can be added to the disc.

To create a Data CD, complete the followin

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs,

Adaptec Easy Creator 4, and then click Create CD.

steps:

2. On the Welcome screen, click Data. The Data screen

opens.

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3. On the Data screen, click Data CD. The Easy CD Creator

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window opens.

4. To open a Data CD La

out, click the small arrow next to

the New button on the toolbar. Select Data CD from the
drop-down list and a Data CD La

5. Insert a blank CD into

our CD-Recorder.

6. In the Explorer section, select the data file or folder

out opens.

ou

want to record, and then click Add on the toolbar. Repeat
until the Data CD La

out contains all the files and folders

ou want to record.

7. Click Create CD. The CD Creation Setup dialo

box

opens.

8. C

lick OK to start recording.

DirectCD

DirectCD allows you to write files directly onto CD­Recordable or CD-ReWritable CDs.

To be

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs,

in using DirectCD, complete the following steps:

Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, and then click Create CD.

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2. On the Welcome screen, click Data. The Data screen

opens.

3. On the Data screen, click DirectCD. The Adaptec

DirectCD Wizard! dialo

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to be

box opens.

in writing the CD.

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Easy CD Creator is designed to

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assist you in reproducing
material for which you own the
copyright or have obtained
permission to copy from the
copyright owner. Unless you
own the copyright or have
permission to copy from the
copyright owner, you may be
violating copyright law and
may be subject to payment of
damages and other remedies. If
you are uncertain about your
rights, contact your legal
advisor.

Jewel Case Creator

The Jewel Case Creator allows you to create custom jewel
case covers, inserts, and CD labels. To start the Jewel Case
Creator, double-click the Jewel Case Creator button on the
Adaptec CD Creator Menu. For detailed information on how
to create customized products, refer to the Online Help
Manual.

CD Copier

The CD Copier is used to back up almost any kind of CD.

To make a backup cop
steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar click Start and point to

Programs.

2. Point to Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 on the Programs

menu, then point to Features.

3. Click CD Copier. The CD Copier window opens.

of a CD, complete the following

In extreme cases, some errors
may render your disc unusable.
If this occurs, it may be
necessary to start over with a
new disc and then properly
dispose of the old disc.

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4. Click the Source and Destination tab.

5. Under Copy from, select the drive containin

ori

inal CD.

6. Under Record to, select the drive containin

CD. This is the CD-recordable drive.

7. Click Copy to be

in recording a copy of your CD.

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A Buffer Underrun is an error that occurs when the flow of
data to the CD-Recorder is interrupted. Once a buffer
underrun occurs, the CD creation process is halted.

The followin

are suggestions for preventing buffer

underruns:

• Close other pro

runnin

in the background such as screen savers and

rams and disable tasks or applications

virus software.

• Ensure that the temporar

recordin
director

Note:

click
screen instructions.

are created on the local hard disk, not in a

on a network drive.

To change the location where the temporary files are stored,

Tools,

select

Options

files created during CD

from the menu, and then follow the on-

• Open the Systems Properties dialog box by clicking

System from the Control Panel. Click the Device
Manager tab and ensure that Allow Disconnect is set for

both the CD-Recorder and the hard disk.

• Do not attempt to record CDs from files on a network. If

the desired files are on a network, cop
hard disk before recordin

Note:

A buffer underrun error can occur on single or dual optical drive

systems (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive).

the CD.

them to your local

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User Information

The Easy CD Creator 4 software included with your
Notebook comes with step-b
Reference Guide provided b
complete user’s manual called Online Help to answer an
questions
software with

ou might have about the functionality of the

our CD-RW drive.

-step instructions, the Quick

Adobe Acrobat® 4, and a

To access Online Help while usin

the Audio or Data CD

Creator, click Help from the toolbar, then select Contents
and Index from the drop-down list.

To use the Adobe Acrobat Quick Reference Guide and

lossary of terms, click Start, then Programs, then Adaptec

Easy CD Creator, then click Quick Reference Guide.

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“Surfing the Web” can be a

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our Notebook. Surfing offers
new opportunities dail
shoppin
entertainment, research, and
education.

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Possibilities abound on the Web.
This chapter helps
them. When
be alone. It is estimated that
thousands of new users connect
to the Web ever
time.

ou discover

ou do, you will not

day for the first

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This section helps you
answer these questions:

• What is the Internet?

• What is the World Wide

Web?

The World Wide Web is part of the Internet. Several decades
a

o, the U.S. military began developing the Internet. It wasn’t

before academic and industrial researchers began using it

lon
to share data.

Vast numbers of new computer users stimulated Internet

rowth over the last ten years. Millions of homes and

businesses now use their computers to communicate throu

stem.

this s

h

The Internet is changing
communication and commerce
around the world.

Welcome to the World Wide Web. Whatever other uses
have for

our computer, this one can be the most interesting.

ou

What is the Internet?

The Internet is a communications system for computers.
Cables, phone lines, and radios connect hu
computers around the world. These connections allow man
simultaneous public and private communications.

The Internet does not have an owner or mana
cooperative effort between individuals, private or
universities, businesses, and

overnments.

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er. It is a

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Computers in a network can

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share information as well as
devices such as printers and
scanners.

Let’s take a brief look at how the Internet is put together. A

network

computers create a small network when the

is the basic building block of the Internet. Two

are linked to

each other.

A network can link multiple computers. For example, a lar
compan

could link all of its computers within a single

network.

On a hi
fact, hu
the Internet. To

her level, networks can link to other networks. In
e numbers of networks are linked worldwide to form

ether they provide seemingly endless

amounts of information for topics such as:

• Entertainment

• Commerce

• Research

• Education

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Inside the Internet is the World Wide Web (www). Although
the World Wide Web is the part of the Internet that
most likel
whole s

to be interested in, it is only one small part of the

stem.

ou are

The complete Internet offers a number of tools, includin
e-mail, the World Wide Web, and other communication
services.

Here is some basic information about aspects of the Web that
will help

ou understand this new world.

World Wide Web

The World Wide Web is a popular system that is set up within
the Internet specificall
information. It is also known as the

for publishing and accessing

Web. The letters www

stand for World Wide Web.

Web Sites and Web Pages

World Wide Web information is grouped in Web sites that are
home to one or more

Web pages. Web pages can provide text,

raphics, animation, audio, and video to your computer.

Hyperlinks

Many Web pages include

Hyperlinks make it easy to
jump from place to place on the
World Wide We b .

hyperlinks, also known as
that transport

our search at the

click of a button. A link can be to

links,

another place on the same Web
pa

e or to another computer

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Hyperlinks often appear in Web pages as colored, underlined

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text. You will also find h
and drawin

s on a Web page.

perlinks hidden in buttons, pictures,

When

ou pass your cursor over a hidden hyperlink, the

normal cursor arrow turns into a hand with the thumb and first

er extended.

fin

Click on a h

These links can move

perlink and discover where it sends you.

ou from page to page, site to site, Web

server to Web server—all over the world!

Web Servers

Information on the World Wide Web is stored on computers
called
Web servers are scattered throu

Web servers. Web servers are like electronic libraries.

hout the world.

Surfing the Web

Using your computer to tour the
World Wide Web is called
surfing the Web. Sometimes

ou’ll just be looking to see
what’s there. At other times,

ou’ll be looking for something
specific.

Internet Address

A Web site has an Internet address that tells your computer
how to find it. An Internet address is known as a
Resource Locator, or

ust as your home address identifies where you live.

site

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URL. It identifies the location of a Web

Uniform

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Your Presario Notebook
provides you with a selection of
ISPs.

Internet Service Provider

A company that provides access
to the Internet is an
Service Provider (ISP). Your
computer’s connection to an
ISP’s computer is
point to the Web. You must
establish an account with the ISP

our choice.

of

Internet

our entry

High-speed Internet access
may be available in your area.
Check with your ISP or local
telephone company for more
information.

Your Presario Notebook may
have a built-in Ethernet
connection which is the most
common way to connect to
high-speed Internet access.

The “Search Engines” section
later in this chapter for
detailed information about
searching on the Internet.

Modem

A computer’s physical connection to the Internet is typically
throu

h a telephone line. Your computer contains hardware
called a
standard telephone line. There are on-screen instructions
must follow when

modem that sends and receives information over a

ou set up your modem.

ou

Search Engine

A search engine is a program used on Web sites that allows

ou to search the Internet for keywords you enter. The search

en

ine generates a list of Web pages that contain your

ke

words.

Once
be
search en
en
take

ou access the Internet, you can use a search engine to

in searching for information. You can choose from many

ines on the Internet. To access one of these search

ines, type in a URL, such as www.compaq.com.

URLs

ou to the requested site.

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Check with your Internet

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Service Provider for details
about the e-mail service they
provide.

E-mail

A form of mail delivered over the Internet is e-mail. It is like
a paperless letter that
another. To

et e-mail, both the sender and recipient must
have e-mail accounts. Your ISP is one possible provider of an
e-mail account.

oes directly from one computer to

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Browsers

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What is a Browser?

This section covers the
followin

:

• What is a Browser?

• Usin

Microsoft Internet

Explorer

Learn to use the features in
your browser. It makes your
Internet experience much more
enjoyable.

Your Notebook comes
with Microsoft Internet
Explorer pre-installed.

A Web browser is a program that allows you to see Web sites
on the Internet.

Your computer’s browser performs four basic tasks. When

ou provide a Web site’s URL, your browser will:

• Contact the Web site.

• Gather information from the Web site.

• Displa

information from the Web site on your computer

screen.

• File, print, or dispose of information from the Web site as

ou choose.

Using Microsoft Internet Explorer

Your Internet PC comes with a browser called Microsoft
Internet Explorer. It is the most widel
world.

When
default home pa

ou use your browser, the first page it displays is the

e. You can customize or change this page.

You can also customize other browser features.

Look in the browser Help files for instructions on customizin

our browser.

used browser in the

Note:

To use Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must have an active account
with an ISP. You must also have a physical connection, such as a phone
line, to your ISPs computer.

America Online® (AOL) users
must start AOL and log on
before starting Internet
Explorer.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer has

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an extensive Help section that
includes a tour of its
major features.

To begin surfing the Internet with Microsoft Internet
Explorer, complete either of the followin

:

• From the Windows desktop, double-click the Internet
Explorer



icon.

• From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to
Programs, and then click the Internet Explorer

An alternative method uses the

Internet Zone buttons on



icon.

our keyboard.

“Internet Zone Buttons” in
Chapters 2 and 3 for
information about identifying,
reprogramming, and disabling
the Internet Zone buttons.

To connect to the Web with this procedure, simpl

press one

of the Internet Zone buttons.

Note:

shown here.

Internet Zone

The

buttons on your computer may differ from those

These buttons give you quick access to the most frequently
used Internet activities. The

can be programmed to reflect

our personal preferences.

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Choosing a Search Engine

This section will help you
perform the followin

• Choosin

En

• Usin

• Searchin

• Accessin

a Search

ine

a Search Engine

on the Web

Files from the

tasks:

Internet

Each search engine has a
different look and feel. Try
various search engines to see
which one you like.

Many different search engines
exist on their own Web sites.
Each one keeps a list, or
database, of re
sites. The search en

istered Web

ine’s master
list includes a description and
Internet address for each of its
re

istered Web sites.

Some search en

ines keep

eneral-purpose lists while

others limit their lists to a sin

le

topic.

• An example of a

®

AltaVista

at www.altavista.com®. Some ISPs, such as

America Online

search en

ine.

eneral-purpose search engine is

®

, provide their own general-purpose

• An example of a specialized search en

that onl

You can locate search en

• Click

lists Web sites about one specific topic.

ines in several ways:

our browser’s Search button.

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• Press the Internet Zone

ke

board.

• Ask a search en

ine to list other search engines.

Instant Search button on your

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carefully. Your choice
determines the success of your
search.

Using a Search Engine

Most search engines ask for a keyword. A keyword is a single
word or simple phrase that describes

• When enterin

keywords, you can enter an entire sentence
to limit the search to a more specific topic. For example,
for information about searchin

searching the Internet

, instead of

our topic.

the Internet, enter

Internet

.

URL means Uniform Resource
Locator. A URL is an address
for a resource or Web site on
the Internet.

• After

ou enter a keyword search, the search engine
enerates a list of hyperlinks to all Web sites that contain
our keywords. Click a link to go to a specific Web site.

For practice, search for the Compaq Web site:

1. Connect to the Internet and open

2. Enter the followin

URL into the Address box of your

our browser.

Web browser: www.altavista.com.

3. Enter Compaq in the box next to Find this.

4. Click Search. Your browser should displa

numerous links

to different Compaq Web sites.

To use a search en

1. Choose a ke

pe that keyword into the search engine.

2. T

3. Click the

Go

ine, complete these steps:

word that describes your topic.

button (or other button provided) to send

our request.

Once

ou have entered a keyword, the search engine will:

• Review the descriptions of the Web sites in its records

• Create a list of the Web sites that contain

• Displa

The list the search en

the list on your screen

ine returns to you includes a brief

our keyword

description of each Web site as well as its URL.

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You can now begin searching on the Web.

Try various keywords and
compare the results. You can
also use the same keyword in
different search engines.

Briefl

• If

• If

After
return to the search en

• Use the Back arrow in

examine the list provided by the search engine. Then:

ou don’t like the list, change the keyword and ask the

search en

ine to generate a new list.

ou see a Web site that looks interesting, click its URL

or enter its URL in

our browser.

ou have chosen and visited a Web site, you can easily

ine.

our browser to return to the list.

• Choose another Web site from the list or

list.

Your browser keeps a chronolo

ical list of the Web sites you

visit. The forward arrow and back arrow let

h that list to revisit Web sites.

throu

enerate a new

ou move

Check your browser’s Help
files for specific information on
using your Favorites folder.

ou know the URL of the Web site you want to visit, type it

If
directl
example,
followin

into the Address box of your Web browser. For

ou can visit the Compaq Web site by typing the

URL into the Address box of your Web browser:

www.compaq.com/athome/exploration

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The “Anti-Virus Software”

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section of Chapter 4 for more
information about how to
protect your Notebook and
your files from viruses.

The URL of a Web site that you want to remember can be
placed in
Web sites are alread
Favorites folder and easil

our browser’s Favorites folder. Some suggested

in that folder. You can open your

visit a Web site by clicking on its

name.

Accessing Files from the Internet

Accessing files from the Internet
can be as simple as the push of a
button. You ma
files such as software up
and patches, videos, music, the
latest news, or up-to-date virus­detection files.

To access a file on the Internet,
complete the followin

want to access

rades

:

1. Open
for the information

2. Once

our Web browser and enter a Web address or search

ou need.

ou have located a source for the information, follow

the Web site’s directions to view or download the file.

In Conclusion

The Internet has its own terms and ways of doing things. You
learned about man
chapter as often as

of them in this chapter. Come back to this

ou need.

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Caring for
Your Battery

When you’re on the go, AC wall outlets are not always

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Battery Calibration, 7-4

available and sometimes
This chapter shows
batter
the power necessar
this chapter,

properly so that your Presario Notebook computer has

ou will be able to complete the following tasks:

ou’ll want to use battery power.

ou how to maintain and recharge your

to continue running. After you have read

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• Increase the len

• Correct a low-batter

• Store

• Rec

our battery.

cle your battery.

th of battery operating time.

condition.

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Battery Care

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Using the Battery

When AC wall outlets are
not available or convenient,
the batter
“life-line” of

becomes the

our

Notebook. In this section

ou will become familiar

with the followin

• Usin

the Batter

:

• Storing the Batter

• Recycling the Batter

If your Notebook contains a
lithium ion battery pack.
Improper handling of the
battery pack may result in fire
and chemical burns. Do not
disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, dispose
of in water or fire, or expose to
temperatures higher than
60° C (140° F). Replace only
with the Compaq battery pack
specified for your Notebook.

Your Notebook allows you to use either AC power or battery
power. If an AC wall outlet is not available,
use batter
will help

power. This section of “Caring for Your Battery”

ou to:

• Determine the amount of remainin

• Determine what affects the len

th of battery operating

ou will want to

battery power

time

Checking Battery Power

To determine the amount of remaining battery power, follow
these steps:

1. Double-click the Battery Charge
power icon located on the ri

ht side of the Windows

icon or the AC



taskbar.

2. Check the li
dependin

hts on your battery or status panel gauge,

on what type of Notebook you have.

Storing the Battery

If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period
of time,
is stored correctl

ou must take precautions to ensure that your battery

.

For safety reasons when
operating under AC Power,
Compaq recommends that
you keep a battery installed.
This ensures that you have
a charged battery when you
need it.

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Refer to the following storage requirements:

Temperature plays an
important role in recharging
your battery. To gain maximum
capacity, allow both the battery
and your Notebook to cool to
68°F (20° C), which is room
temperature, before recharging
the battery.

You may store your battery
within the following
temperature range:
32° F to 113° F (0°C to 45°C).
To extend its operating life,
store the battery in a cool,
dry place.

The “Government Approvals”
section of the

Comfort Guide

information on recycling.

Safety and

for more

NiMH Battery

metal-h

dride) battery and you will not be using your

Notebook for a lon

•

Use

our Notebook until the battery is drained completely.

•

Remove the batter

arately.

it se

Li-ion Battery

batter

and you will not be using your Notebook for a long

- If

our Notebook uses a NiMH (nickel-

eriod of time (more than two weeks):

from your Notebook and store

- If

our Notebook uses a Li-ion (lithium-ion)

eriod of time (more than two weeks):

•

our Notebook until the battery is drained to 50

Use
percent.

•

Remove the batter

and store it separately.

Recycling the Battery

In North America, dispose of
nickel-metal-h
lithium-ion batteries b
advanta

e

of the Compaq batter

ram. You will be provided

pro
with a posta
mailer pre-addressed to a
reclamation facilit
metals are rec

dride or

taking

recycling

e-paid battery pack

where the

cled.

Do not dispose of batteries with
Dispose of or rec

stem or returning them to Compaq, your authorized

s

cle them by using a public collection

Compaq partners, or their a

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Calibration

All batteries lose their

charge if they have not
been used for a lon

eriod of time. In this

section of “

Batter
familiar with the followin

• Calibratin

• Maximizing Battery

Operatin

• Fixin

Low-Batter
Condition

Caring for Your

ou will become

the Batter

Time

a

Calibrating the Battery

You m ay notice that the battery

e does not correctly display

the batter

ou first receive your Notebook
or if
Notebook for a lon
time. If the batter
becomes inaccurate,

:

recalibrate
Recalibratin
means rechar
its maximum capacit
resettin
displa
accuratel

To recalibrate the batter

charge level when

ou have not used your

period of

ou must

our battery.

the battery simply

the battery to

and

the battery gauge to

the level of charge

.

e

, complete the following steps:

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1. Plu

2. Turn on or restart

Steps 3 throu
mode. These steps also allow the batter

3. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,

4. Double-click the Power Management

in the AC adapter:

a. Allow the batter

icon turns off, showin
char

ed.

b. After the batter

unplu

and then click Control Panel.

Control Panel. The Power Mana
box opens.

the AC adapter.

h 6 prevent your Notebook from entering Sleep

to charge until the Battery Charge

that the battery is fully

charge light or the icon turns off,

our Notebook.

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to drain faster.

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while the battery is draining, or
you will have to start over with
step 1.

5. Click the Power Schemes tab.

6. From the Running on batteries column:

a. In the Turn off monitor drop-down list, select Never.

You can use your Notebook
while the battery is draining
or charging.

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b. In the Turn off hard disks drop-down list, select

Never.

c. In the System standby drop-down list, select Never.

7. Click OK to close the Power Mana

8. Let the batter

drain until your Notebook reaches

ement Properties box.

Hibernation and turns off.

9. Plu

10. Return to the Power Mana

in the AC adapter. Restart your Notebook.

ement Properties dialog box

under Control Panel and re-enter
settin

s to the desired level.

The batter

is now calibrated.

our Power Savings

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If you will not be using your

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Notebook for an extended
period of time, Compaq
recommends that you unplug
the electrical cord from the
outlet and remove the
battery while your Notebook
is not in use.

Battery Charging Time

Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery
char

e, the type of battery, and the activity of your Notebook

while char

.

Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries

Over time, all batteries lose the ability to operate at full
capacit
a new batter

, and the battery will have to be replaced. To purchase

, contact your Compaq-authorized dealer or

access the Compaq Web site at: www.compaq.com/athome.

Maximizing Battery Operating Time

The battery operating time depends on your power
mana
options, and the applications that
operatin
shows
operate under batter

ement settings. Your Notebook components, the

ou use also affect the

time. This section of “Caring for Your Battery”

ou how to increase the length of time you are able to

power.

The battery will charge
whether your Notebook is on
or off and will continue to
charge until the battery is
fully charged or AC power
is disconnected.

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The displa
most batter
perform one or more of the followin

• Reduce displa

, processor, CD/DVD drive, and hard drive use the

power. To maximize the battery operating time,

actions:

brightness and select a short wait for your

screen saver.

• Select a screen saver that does not

enerate a lot of

raphics or motion.

• Reduce audio volume or use headphones.

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• Exit modem programs when you are not using them.

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Once your Notebook has
entered Hibernation mode, it
will not turn on until it is
plugged into an AC adapter or
the drained battery is replaced
with a charged one.

• Remove PC Cards when

• Remove CDs or DVDs when

• Use Sleep or Hibernation mode to turn off

when

ou are not using it.

ou are not using them.

ou are not using them.

our Notebook

Fixing a Low-Battery Condition

A low-battery condition exists when the battery has less than
10 percent of its power remainin
Your Batter

” will show you how to correct a low-battery
condition and what to do if
power.

When
batter

our Notebook loses all

power, it begins
Hibernation, a process that
cannot be interrupted. If
Hibernation has be
allow
savin

our Notebook to finish

our information and shut
off automaticall
correct the low-batter

un, you must

before trying to

condition.

. This section of “Caring for

our Notebook loses all battery

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The availabilit
solution
Use one of the followin

of an AC wall outlet will determine which

ou should use to correct a low-battery condition.

options:

Connect the AC Adapter

This solution allows you to continue working without being
interrupted and simultaneousl
You don’t have to turn off
the AC adapter. Your Notebook automaticall
power once

ou connect the AC adapter.

charges the drained battery.

our Notebook before connecting

switches to AC

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Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One

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If you cannot connect the AC
adapter but
batter
batter
workin
batter
complete the followin

ou have a charged

ou can change to

power and continue

. To replace the drained

with a charged one,

steps:

1. Save

2. Turn off

our work.

our Notebook

(or initiate Hibernation).

3. Replace the drained batter

4. Press the Power button to turn on

5. Resume

our work.

with the charged one.

our Notebook.

When AC power becomes available, repeat these same steps
but insert the drained batter

and charge it by plugging in the

AC adapter.

Suspend Your Work

If you cannot plug in the AC adapter and you do not have a

ed replacement battery, start Hibernation by pressing the

char
Power button. When a power source (AC or batter
available, press the Power button to turn
and resume

our work.

our Notebook on

) becomes

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Saving Energy

Management

Presario Notebooks have
power-saving features that
protect your data and conserve
battery and monitor life.

Congratulations! You are no longer a “new user.” Now you
know how to use some of the fun, basic functions of
Presario Notebook computer, like surfin

the Web. Now, it’s

our new

time to learn about some advanced features, such as power
mana

ement, Hibernation, and Sleep modes.

What is Power Management?

This section explains the following:

• Understandin

• Startin

• Power Mana

• Chan

Understanding Power Management

Power management lets you reduce your Notebook power
consumption. Your Notebook has two power
mana

ement modes:

Power Management

and Ending Power Modes

ement Settings

Power Management Settings

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• Hibernation saves information to the hard drive

and then turns off

our Notebook. Your Notebook

hibernates when the Power button is pressed, when the
batter
(operatin

has little power left, or when your Notebook

on battery power) is in Sleep mode for more

than one hour.

• Sleep, also called Standb

power mode. It is still on, but the displa

Caution:

open files, you will lose any unsaved information if you turn off
your Notebook before you end the Sleep mode.

Although Sleep mode maintains system information and

, puts your Notebook in low-

appears blank.

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The Status Display and CD/
DVD/MP3 Control section in
Chapter 2 for the location of
the status display lights.

Your Notebook automatically
goes into Hibernation if your
battery is low or after one hour
of Sleep. When it is on AC
power, it does not go into
Hibernation.

The Presario Operating System
Manual for more information
on changing Power
Management settings.

Starting and Ending Power Modes

If you want to... Then... Result / Indicators

Put your Notebook to
sleep manually

Wake your Notebook
from Sleep manually

Put your Notebook
into Hibernation
manually

Wake your Notebook
from Hibernation
manually

Press the

Fn+F4

keys. Or click the

Start

button on the

Windows Taskbar,

Shutdown
Standby

, then

.

Press any key. Power lighticon

Press the

Power

button once. Or click

Start

the

Shutdown
Hibernate

button,

, then

.

Press the Power
button once.

Power lighticon in
the Digital Audio Zone
display slowly pulses
on and off.

blinks.

Power lighticon
does not appear on
status display.

Power lighticon
appears on status
display.

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Service and
Support

Maintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping

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Preventive Maintenance,
8-2

Backup Utilities, 8-5

Hard Disk Errors, 8-6

Hard Disk Space
Management, 8-9

System Support, 8-11

the vents free from dust promotes
and hi
cleaned periodicall
increases.

her performance. If Notebook components are not

, the probability of system failure

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reater longevity

The information in this chapter provides helpful instructions
for the maintenance and care of your Notebook.

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Preventive

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Cleaning Your Notebooks Exterior

Maintenance

This section covers:

• Cleanin

Notebook’s Exterior

• Cleanin

• Cleanin

Screen

• Cleanin

• Carin

Notebook

Give your Presario Notebook a
safe home. If your Notebook is
consistently exposed to direct
sunlight, consider moving it.
The heat from the sun shining
on the display screen can
reduce its performance and
cause glare.

Your

the Keyboard

the Display

the TouchPad

for Your Presario

Caution:

off. However, some electrical currents may still be flowing
through the Notebook. To completely disconnect power from the
Notebook, unplug the power and modem cables from the wall
outlets and remove the battery.

When you shut down your Notebook, the power turns

Using a damp, lint-free cloth, clean the keyboard, the
Notebook’s exterior, and other external parts on

our

Notebook.

Caution:

will damage the finish on your Notebook.

Do not use household cleaning solvents because they

Cleaning the Keyboard

You should clean the keyboard
periodicall
and an
that ma
beneath the ke
compressed can of air with a
straw extension attached to blow
air in and around the ke
Cleanin
ke

s from sticking and jamming.
It also makes t
pleasant experience.

to rid it of dust, lint,

other foreign particles

become trapped

s. Use a

s.

the keyboard prevents

ping a more

Always disconnect the power
from your Notebook and
disconnect any other
peripherals before attempting
to clean your Notebook or any
of its components.

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Caution:

may permanently damage your keyboard. Do not use a regular
vacuum cleaner for cleaning the keyboard because you may
deposit normal household debris on the surfaces rather than
remove it.

Do not use liquids of any kind on the keyboard, as they

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