Compaq Presario 1200 series User Manual

© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in the United States,
Brazil, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan,
and the United Kingdom. Compaq is registered
in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

232130-031

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Mobile Internet PC
Beyond Setup Guide
1200 Series

Presario

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Presario

Mobile Internet PC
Beyond Set-up Guide
1200 Series

Notice

© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation

COMPAQ, Presario, and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
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Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice.

The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is provided “AS IS” WITH­OUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR
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AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY SOUNDS IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE,
TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LEGAL LIABILITY, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAIL­URE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

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

Compaq Presario Mobile Internet PC 1200 Series
First Edition (March 2001)
Part Number 232130-031

CONTENTS

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

WhereCanIFindInformation?....................1-2

PrintedDocuments .........................1-2

Symbols and Graphics ..........................1-4

Symbols ..................................1-4

Graphics..................................1-4

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

Disconnecting Your Notebook from the

PowerSource..............................1-5

Chapter2 YourNotebookataGlance ................. 2-1

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

Common Features ..........................2-2

Internet Zone Buttons and Lights ...............2-3

Function Keys .............................2-4

StatusDisplayandVolumeControls ............2-5

LeftandRightPanels...........................2-6

Left Side Components .......................2-6

Right Side Components ......................2-6

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RearPanel...................................2-7

Rear Components ..........................2-7

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

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

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

PowerOn! ...................................3-2

Plugging and Unplugging AC Power ............3-2

Turning Your Notebook On and Off .............3-3

RecoveringfromaLockedProgramme ..........3-4

RecoveringfromaLockedSystem .............3-4

UsingBatteryPower ........................3-5

TouchPad ....................................3-6

Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse ........3-6

Tapping and Double-Tapping . . ...............3-7

EdgeMotion ..............................3-8

Display Properties . . . ..........................3-9

Changing Resolution ........................3-9

AdjustingBrightness .......................3-10

InternetZoneButtons..........................3-11

Re-programming the Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . 3-11

StorageDrives...............................3-12

Identifying Your Storage Drives . ..............3-12

UsingtheDisketteDrive ....................3-12

Security ....................................3-13

UsingtheSecuritySlot .....................3-13

Power-OnPassword .......................3-13

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Chapter4 CommonTasks ...........................4-1

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

Connecting and Enabling TV-Out ..............4-2

AdjustingtheTelevisionScreen ...............4-3

DisplayModes ................................4-4

SwitchingBetweenDisplays ..................4-4

Anti-VirusSoftware.............................4-5

UsingAnti-VirusSoftware ....................4-5

RecognisingaComputerVirus ................4-6

RemovingaVirus ..........................4-6

VirusProtection ...............................4-7

Updating McAfee VirusScan ..................4-7

UpgradingMcAfeeVirusScansoftware ..........4-7

AddingandRemovingSoftware ...............4-8

SoftwareandHardware.........................4-9

AttachingHardwareDevices .................4-10

Chapter5 UsingtheCDorDVDDrive ..................5-1

InsertandRemoveDiscs........................5-2

InsertingaDisc ............................5-2

RemovingaDisc ...........................5-3

Manually Ejecting a Disc . . . ..................5-3

AudioCDsandVideoDiscs......................5-4

PlayingAudioCDs..........................5-4

PlayingNon-DVDVideoDiscs ................5-5

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DVDs . . . ....................................5-6

UsingtheDVDPlayer .......................5-6

Using “Regionalised” DVDs ..................5-10

VideoDisplayOptions .........................5-12

Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel ...........5-12

Zooming the View .........................5-12

CD-RWBasics...............................5-13

InstallingAdaptecEasyCDCreator ...........5-13

Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator ..............5-14

PreventingBufferUnder-runErrors............5-18

Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information . . . 5-19

Chapter6 Let’sGoSurfing ..........................6-1

BasicConcepts ...............................6-2

WhatistheInternet? ........................6-2

WhatistheWorldWideWeb?.................6-4

Browsers ....................................6-7

WhatisaBrowser? .........................6-7

UsingMicrosoftInternetExplorer ..............6-7

SearchEngines ...............................6-9

Choosing a Search Engine ...................6-9

UsingaSearchEngine .....................6-10

SearchingontheWeb ......................6-11

AccessingFilesfromtheInternet .............6-12

InConclusion.............................6-12

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Chapter7 CaringforYourBattery .....................7-1

BatteryCare..................................7-2

UsingtheBattery ...........................7-2

StoringtheBattery ..........................7-2

RecyclingtheBattery........................7-3

BatteryCalibration .............................7-4

CalibratingtheBattery .......................7-4

MaximisingBatteryOperatingTime.............7-6

Fixing a Low-Battery Condition ................7-7

Power Management ............................7-9

SavingEnergy .............................7-9

WhatisPowerManagement? .................7-9

Chapter8 Service ..................................8-1

Preventative Maintenance .......................8-2

Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior .............8-2

Cleaning the Keyboard ......................8-2

Cleaning the Display Screen ..................8-3

Cleaning the TouchPad ......................8-3

Caring for Your Presario Notebook .............8-4

BackupUtilities................................8-5

UsingBackupDevices.......................8-5

HardDiskErrors...............................8-6

UsingScanDisk ............................8-6

Using Disk Cleanup .........................8-6

DeletingStoredFiles ........................8-7

De-fragmentingYourHardDisk ...............8-7

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Hard Disk Space Management ...................8-8

CheckingtheHardDiskSpace ................8-8

Deleting Unnecessary Files ...................8-9

UsingtheRecycleBin ......................8-10

System Support ..............................8-11

Compaq Diagnostics

(available on select models) . . . ..............8-11

Compaq Service Connection

(available on select models) . . . ..............8-13

Chapter9 Solutions ................................9-1

BasicSolutions................................9-2

HelpfulHints ..............................9-2

FindingSolutionsQuickly ....................9-2

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

General Questions ..........................9-3

DisplayQuestions ..........................9-5

Questions about Sound ......................9-6

Questions about Movies .....................9-6

Questions about Peripherals . . . ...............9-7

Questions about Upgrades ...................9-7

Error Messages . . ..........................9-8

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

AudioandVideo ..........................9-10

BatteryandPower .........................9-12

MassStorage ............................9-16

GamesandInternet ........................9-22

Keyboard and TouchPad . . . .................9-24

MemoryandPCCard ......................9-27

Glossary

Index

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Congratulations! As the owner of a new Presario™ Notebook
computer, you have joined the world-wide community of
mobile computer users. Once your Notebook is set up and
connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of
information, entertainment, and services online.

The Beyond Set-up Guide is designed for both experienced
computer users and beginners. This easy-to-scan guide helps
you find the information you want as quickly as possible.
It’s also designed to familiarise you with the following:

• Features you’ll want to

try during the first few
days or weeks

• Keeping your Notebook

running smoothly

• Solving common

problems as they occur.

Where Can I Find
Information?, 1-2

Symbols and Graphics, 1-4

Safety, 1-5

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Where Can
IFind
Information?

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

Printed Documents

Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed
documents containing helpful reference information.

Note: Additional documents to those described here may vary by region.

Getting Started Poster

This poster shows you how to set up your Notebook. When
you finish, fold the poster and store it with your documents
for future use. For more information about the hardware that
came with your new Notebook, see “Your Notebook at a
Glance” later in this guide.

Beyond Set-up Guide

This easy-to-scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook
and get acquainted with its features. It also introduces:

• Common computer tasks

• 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
damage, yourself from injury, and ensure your comfort while
using your Notebook.

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Warranty Certificate

The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service
during 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 your Notebook using the Microsoft
Windows operating system. It also introduces:

• File Management, which covers creating, saving, deleting,

renaming, and moving files

• Customising the Windows desktop

• Using the Windows online Help

Note: The illustrations shown and the features described in this document
may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer.

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Symbols and
Graphics

Symbols

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

Important information that
may help you solve a problem.

Helpful hints that make using
your Notebook easier and
faster.

Another document or another
page in this document that has
related information.

Failure to follow directions
may result in bodily harm or
loss of life.

Graphics

The illustrations shown and the features described in this
document may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook
computer.

Caution: Failure to follow directions may result in equipment
damage or data loss.

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Safety

To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the Safety
and Comfort document.

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.

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

Disconnecting Your Notebook
from the Power Source

To shut down your Notebook properly, complete the
following steps:

1. Close all open programmes.

2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start,thenclick

Shut Down.... The Shut down Windows dialogue box

is displayed.

3. Select the Shut down option.

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

ª

button until it shuts down.

4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the
modem line from the wall jack.

Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical
Storm

During an electrical storm, you should take the following
precautions to protect your Notebook from damage.

• You should immediately disconnect your Notebook from

the power source.

• If you are not using a surge protector, unplug all power

cords from the wall outlets.

• Disconnect your Notebook from the wall outlets.

• Turn off the power button on all surge protectors.

• If a telephone line from your Notebook is plugged directly

into the wall jack (without going through a surge
protector), unplug the line from the wall jack.

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Before you begin using your new Presario Notebook
computer, you’ll want to look at some of the basic
components.

To open your Notebook, slide the 1 Display Release Latches
forward and 2 gently lift the lid.

Front of Your Presario
Notebook, 2-2

Left and Right Panels, 2-6

Rear Panel, 2-7

Underside, 2-8

Yo u r
Notebook
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Front of
Your Presario
Notebook

Open your Notebook
and take a look at
these components:

• Common Features

• Internet Zone Buttons

and Lights

• Function Keys

• Status Display and

Volume 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.

Common Features

1

Display Release Latch

6

TouchPad

2

Display

7

Speakers

3

Power Button

8

Left TouchPad Button

4

Series Number

9

Easy Scroll

5

Keyboard

-

Right TouchPad Button

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“Re-programming the
Internet Zone Buttons” in
Chapter 3 of this guide to learn
how to programme the Internet
zone buttons to suit your needs.

Internet Zone Buttons and Lights

These buttons automatically connect you to the Internet.

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

1

Num Lock Light

4

Instant Email Button

2

Caps Lock Light

5

Online Shopping Button

3

Instant Internet Access Button

Button Button Description Default Button Action

∆

Instant Internet
Access

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

ƒ

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

sending and reading your e-mail.

B

Online shopping Provides instant connection to a variety of

leading shopping sites.

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To access these features,
press and hold down the
Fn key, press the function
key, and then release both
keys simultaneously.

Function Keys

The following keys are assigned:

Button Description

F1 User-programmable favourite programme/Web site launch

key (default: My Presario)

F2 User-programmable favourite programme/Web site launch

key (default: Entertainment)

F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the

following order:

•Display

• External Monitor

• Display and External Monitor

F4 Sleep

F5 Not available

F6 Not available

F7 Brightness control down

F8 Brightness control up

F9 CD or DVD play/pause

F10 CD or DVD stop

F11 CD or DVD previous track

F12 CD or DVD next track

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Status Display and Volume Controls

1

Power Status

5

Easy Scroll

2

Battery Charging Status

6

AC Adapter Status

3

Volume Down Button

7

Right TouchPad Button

4

Volume Up Button

8

Left TouchPad Button

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Left and
Right Panels

Take a look at the left
and right sides of your
Notebook. This is where
the CD or DVD drive,
diskette drive, battery and
PC Card slot are located.

“Using Battery Power” in
Chapter 3 of this guide for
more information about the
battery.

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

Left Side Components

Right Side Components

1

Security Slot

4

CD or DVD Manual Eject Hole

2

CD or DVD Drive

5

Diskette Drive

3

CD or DVD Eject Button

6

Diskette Eject Button

1

Battery Compartment

4

Headphone Jack

2

PC Card Eject Button

5

Microphone Jack

3

PC Card Slot (Type I, II, or III)

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Rear Panel

Rear Components

1

Modem Port

6

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

2

AC Adapter Connector

7

Video Out Port (optional)

3

Ethernet Port (optional)

8

External Monitor (VGA) Port

4

Printer/Parallel Port

9

USB Ports

5

Fan Vent

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Underside

Underside Components

1

Pop-Up Feet

4

Speaker Bass Ports

2

Model and Serial Number

5

Modem Compartment

3

Memory Compartment

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Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy set-up,
use, and upgrading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar
with your Notebook features.

Power On!, 3-2

To u c h P a d , 3 - 6

Display Properties, 3-9

Internet Zone Buttons, 3-11

Storage Drives, 3-12

Security, 3-13

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Power On!

Thissectionhelpsyouget
your Notebook set up
and running.

• Plugging and

Unplugging AC Power

• Turning Your Notebook

On and Off

• Recovering from a

Locked Programme

• Recovering from a

Locked System

• Using Battery Power

The Getting Started Poster and
the “Government Approvals”
section in the Safety and
Comfort Guide for world-wide
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.

Plugging and Unplugging AC Power

Do’s

• Ensure that you can reach

the electrical outlet easily.

• Unplug the AC adapter

from the electrical outlet
when you want to
disconnect AC power
from your Notebook.

• To unplug from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by

the plug.

Don’ts

• Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical

outlet when it is not connected to your Notebook.

• Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange

them so that no one accidentally 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 protecting your
Notebook from power-source problems.

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming
into your Notebook can increase and cause data loss or system
damage. Protect your Notebook and peripherals by connect­ing them to a surge suppresser, which absorbs voltage surges
and prevents them from reaching your Notebook.

Caution: High voltages can enter your Notebook through the
phone line connected to the modem. To protect your Notebook
during electrical storms, use a telephone line surge protector.

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When a charged battery is in
your Notebook, you can simply
unplug it from AC power. Your
Notebook automatically
switches to battery power.

Hibernation is a state of
no-power consumption.
When your Notebook enters
this mode, the contents of
thememoryaresavedto
the hard disk and your
Notebook is powered off.

You should only press and hold
down the Powe r

ª

button to
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.

Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery?

When you’re not on the road, you’ll want to use your
Notebook’s AC adapter to supply power. This ensures that
the battery is always charged.

When your Notebook does not have a charged battery, you
should save your work and turn off your Notebook before
unplugging it from the AC power supply.

Turning Your Notebook On and Off

To turn on your Notebook,
press the Power

ª button,

which is located at the top
right of the keyboard.

To turn off your Notebook
properly, complete the
following steps:

1. Save your work and exit all open programmes.

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

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

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

ª

button until your Notebook shuts down.

Power Button Functionality

When your Notebook is on, pressing the Power ª button
places your Notebook in Hibernation mode. The settings
for the button are as follows:

• Press and release once to enter Hibernation mode

• Press and hold down (about four seconds) to shut down

your Notebook

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Recovering from a Locked Programme

To recover from an unresponsive software programme:

1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Close Programme window

displays.

2. Select the programme that is not responding.

3. Click the End Task button. A message displays prompting

you to close the programme that is not responding.

4. Click End Task.

Note: Learn to save your work often. Work that has not been saved may
be lost when a programme or the computer stops responding.

Recovering from a Locked System

Occasionally you may encounter a non-working keyboard or a
frozen screen. To restart your computer:

1. Press and hold down the Power

ª button for at least four

seconds. This action causes a manual shutdown.

2. Press the Power

ª button once to restart.

If your computer still does not restart:

1. Remove the battery and unplug the AC power for at least
30 seconds.

2. Re-insert the battery or re-connect AC power and press the

Power

ª button once to re-start.

If files were open when the computer locked up, ScanDisk,
a Microsoft Windows utility programme, will automatically
run. ScanDisk will determine if the improper shutdown
caused any errors on the hard drive. Errors may occur if the
Microsoft Windows operating system was not able to close all
files properly before the shutdown. If no errors are found, the
re-start process will continue. If ScanDisk does detect errors,
follow the onscreen instructions to continue the re-start proc­ess. Work that was not saved prior to the lockup may be lost.

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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 it to
temperatures higher than
140 °F (60 °C). 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.

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.

Using Battery Power

Inserting the Battery

To insert your battery into the
battery compartment, complete
the following steps:

1. Push down 1 on the

battery compartment door
to remove the door.

2. Insert 2 the new battery into the battery compartment with

the label side turned up.

3. Close the battery compartment door by gently pushing up
on the door until it snaps into place.

Removing the Battery

To remove the battery, complete the following steps:

1. Save your files.

2. If the AC adapter is not connected, turn off your computer.

3. Remove the battery compartment door by sliding it down.

4. Use the tab on the battery to pull the battery out.

Charging the Battery

To charge the battery, insert the battery in
the battery compartment and connect your
Notebook to AC power. Leave your
Notebook plugged into the electrical outlet
until the Battery Charging

7

LED is no
longer lit. This ensures that the battery is
fully charged.

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TouchPad

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

• Using the TouchPad

Instead of a Mouse

• Tapping and

Double-Tapping

• 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.

Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse

Just like the mouse, the
TouchPad lets you draw lines
or point to items on the Windows
desktop. Try dragging the
pointer across the screen by
gently dragging your finger
across the TouchPad.

Left-Click

To left-click, press the Left TouchPad button. It is located
directly below the TouchPad. The left TouchPad button works
as the select or drag 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 works as the context menu or
special drag button. Press the Right TouchPad button to get
context-sensitive options.

Scroll Button

The Scroll button is the equivalent of the up and down buttons
of the scroll bar on the side of your screen. To view other
areas of a document or browser window, press the Scroll
button in the desired direction.

Note: The Scroll button is only functional with some software
applications.

Note: For left-handed users, the left and right click functionality can be
reversed in the TouchPad properties under Button Actions.

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To get additional help for
setting advanced TouchPad
features, click the π button or
select Help from the Mouse
Properties dialogue box.

By establishing the Ta p a n d
Drag feature, the TouchPad
canalsobeusedtodrag
objects without pressing the
TouchPad buttons. This feature
is for advanced users.

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

Tapping and Double-Tapping

Your TouchPad has a Tapping feature that works like the left
mouse button. If enabled, you can tap once on the TouchPad
to select an object and tap twice to double-click.

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

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start,pointtoSettings,

and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Mouse

z icon to open the Mouse

Properties dialogue box.

3. Select the Tou ch tab and click the Tap to Click check box

to turn on the tapping feature.

4. Click OK to accept the changes and close the

dialogue box.

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Edge Motion

Edge Motion allows you to continue to scroll once your finger
reaches the edge of the TouchPad. When this feature is turned
on, the window continues to scroll until you lift your finger.

To turn on Edge Motion, complete the following steps:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start,pointtoSettings,
and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Mouse

z

icon.

3. Click the Edge Motion tab.

4. Select When Dragging, Always,andWhen Scrolling to
turn on Edge Motion.

5. Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialogue
box.

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Display
Properties

In this section:

• Changing Resolution

• Adjusting Brightness

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

Changing Resolution

If the display only fills part of the screen or the default
resolution does not suit your needs, you may want to adjust
the display resolution.

To change the display resolution, complete these steps:

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

2. Double-click the Display

&

icon to open the Display

Properties dialogue box, and then click the Settings tab.

3. Under Screen area,clicktheresolution slider and drag it
to the desired resolution.

4. Click OK to accept the new settings, then close the
Control Panel window.

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Key combinations such as the
example, Fn+F7,usedabove
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 may not be set properly. You can adjust the display
brightness by pressing Fn + F7 to decrease the brightness or
Fn + F8 to increase the brightness.

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Internet Zone
Buttons

The Internet Zone buttons,
located above your
Notebook’s keyboard,
automatically connect you
to the Internet. These
buttons give you one-touch
access to your most
frequently used Internet
activities.

This section covers:

• Re-programming the

Internet Zone Buttons

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

Re-programming the
Internet Zone Buttons

You can re-programme some of the Internet Zone buttons to
reflect your personal preferences.

To re-programme your Internet Zone buttons, complete the
following steps:

1. Click Start,selectSettings,thenselectControl Panel.

2. ClickontheEasy Access Buttons

ÿ icon.

3. To re-programme the buttons, follow the instructions
provided in the dialogue box.

Note: The programmability of the Internet Zone buttons will vary. Some
can be re-programmed to an Internet URL or to an application on your
Notebook. Other Internet Zone buttons can only be re-programmed to
an Internet URL or are pre-set.

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Storage Drives

• Identifying Your

Storage Drives

• Using the Diskette Drive

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.
Note that your D:/ drive
contains important files which
allow you to recover your
system. Do not delete these. See
the Compaq Safety & Comfort
Guide for more information.

To prevent damage to the
diskette and the information
stored on it, wait until diskette
drive activity is complete
before removing the diskette.

Identifying Your Storage Drives

Your diskette drive, hard drive,
and CD, DVD, or CD-RW
drive(s) are designated with
letters of the alphabet, as well as
with icons.

To determine your drive letters,
complete the following steps:

1. From the Windows desktop,
double-click the

My Computer

g

icon.
The icons for each drive
and corresponding drive
letters are displayed in the
My Computer window.

2. Use the icons to the right to
identify your drive.

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

Using the Diskette Drive

To insert a diskette into the
diskette drive, hold the diskette
with the label facing up and the
arrow on the diskette pointing
towards the drive, and gently
push the diskette into the drive.

To remove a diskette, press the Eject button on the
diskette drive.

3 1/2 Diskette _______

Standard Diskette Drive

h

q

Local Disk _______

Hard Drive

(Default A:)

(Default C: and D:)

æ

Drive _______

CD,DVD,orCD-RWDrive

(Default (E:)

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Security

In this section:

• Using the Security Slot

• Power-On Password

Pressing the F9 key at any
point within the set-up returns
your Notebook to the default
settings.

Using the Security Slot

To use the security slot found
on the rear corner of your
Notebook, complete the
following steps:

1. Insert a locking device (such
as a Kensington lock) into the
security slot.

2. Turn the locking device clockwise 90 degrees.

To remove the locking device, turn the locking device
counter-clockwise 90 degrees and remove the device from
the slot.

Power-On Password

You can set a power-on password
that will secure the information
you store on the hard disk. When
turning on your Notebook, this
password must be entered before
you can access your files.

Setting the Password

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

1. Press the Power

ª button to turn on your Notebook.

2. After the Compaq logo is displayed, a cursor is shown in
the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds.
While the cursor is visible, press the F10 key.

Caution: F10 Set-up is for experienced users only. Changing
settings may affect the functionality of your Notebook.

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3. From the Main option on the menu bar, use your arrow
keys to move to Set Supervisor Password and press the
Enter key.

4. Set your personal password, and press the Enter key. You
must confirm the password and press the Enter key again.

5. Press the Enter key at the Set-up Notice screen to
continue.

6. Move to Password on boot. Using the + or - keys to
select Enabled.

7. Use the arrow keys to select Exit from the menu bar.

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

9. Select Ye s to save your changes and exit.

Your power-on password is now set. Every time you turn on
your Notebook, resume working from hibernation mode, or
access F10 Set-up, you must enter this password.

Removing the Password

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

1. Press the Power

ª button to turn on your Notebook.

2. Access F10 Set-up as above, type your current password,
and press the Enter key.

3. From the Main option on the menu bar, use your arrow
keys to move to Set Supervisor Password and press the
Enter key.

4. Type your current password and press the Enter key.

Caution: Write your password down in a secure location. If you
forget or lose your password, a Compaq service technician must
reset your Notebook for you to be able to access your files.

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If Supervisor Password Is
shows that the power-on
password has been cleared,
Password on boot is
automatically ignored by
your Notebook.

5. In the spaces to enter your new password and confirm new

password, press the Enter key.

6. Press the Enter key at the Set-up Notice screen to

continue.

7. Use the arrow keys to select Exit from the menu bar.

8. Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected. Press the
Enter key, then select Ye s to save your changes and exit.

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Now that your Presario Notebook computer is set up and
running, you may want to explore and learn about some of
the common tasks performed by your Notebook.

TV-Out Connection, 4-2

Display Modes, 4-4

Anti-Virus Software, 4-5

Virus Protection, 4-7

Software and Hardware, 4-9

Common
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TV-Out
Connection

With TV-Out connection,
you can play games on a
bigger screen or watch
DVD films on a TV rather
than your Notebook display.

Thissectionhelpsyouto
complete the following
tasks:

• Connecting and
Enabling TV-Out

• Adjusting the
Television Screen

Connecting and Enabling TV-Out

To connect your Notebook and your television, you need an
S-video cable to plug into your TV, VCR, or other device.
These cables can be purchased in a retail TV store or a
computer store.

If you do not have S-video capability on your TV, a special
adapter may be purchased from an electronics store.

To connect and enable TV-Out, complete the following steps:

1. Connect your Notebook and your television with a
S-video cable.

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

3. Double-click the Display

&

icon to open the Display

Properties dialogue box and then click the Settings tab.

4. Click the Advanced button to open the dialogue box and
then click the Display Device tab.

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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.

5. Select a Display Device.

6. Select a Multi-monitor Device.

7. Select a TV Standard format.

8. Click Apply to accept the changes and then click OK to
exit the dialogue box.

9. If your Notebook asks you to restart Windows, click OK
for the new settings to take effect.

At this time, the display may be rolling. To correct this
problem, you must re-set your TV format. Follow the steps
listed above to re-set your TV format.

Adjusting the Television Screen

After you have enabled your television, you may need to
adjust the size or location of the image on your screen.

To make adjustments to your display, complete the following:

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

2. Double-click the Display

&

icon to open the Display

Properties dialogue box and then click the Settings tab.

3. Click the Advanced button to open the dialogue box, and
then click the Displays tab.

4. Click the right corner of the TV button.

a. To change the brightness, contrast, or colour saturation,

click the Attributes tab and then click and drag the
sliders to the desired settings.

b. To change the position and screen size, click the

Adjustments tab and click the appropriate buttons to
adjust as necessary.

5. Click OK to exit both dialogue boxes.

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Display Modes

Switching Between Displays

You can switch between your display and external monitor by
pressing Fn + F3. The order in which they change is:

• Display

• External monitor

• Display and external monitor

• TV-Out

You can also switch between display modes through the
Control Panel:

1. Click Start,selectControl Panel.

2. Double-click Display

&

to open the Display Properties

dialogue box, and then click the Settings tab.

3. Click on the monitor icons to acquire your desired
display mode.

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Anti-Virus
Software

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

Using Anti-Virus Software

A virus is a programme that
attaches itself to a file on your
Notebook and then spreads from
one file to another. Viruses can
damage data, cause computers
to malfunction, and display
annoying or offensive messages.
Some viruses may go unnoticed
for long periods of time because
they are activated on a certain
date or time. Protect your
Notebook from a virus by:

• Using an anti-virus scanning programme to scan for

viruses on your drives or diskettes. Your Presario
Notebook has McAfee Anti-Virus software available. This
can be installed by double-clicking the McAfee icon on
the Windows desktop, or by using the Start menu option.

• Backing up your files periodically to diskettes, a separate

hard drive, or a high-capacity storage drive.

• Write-protecting diskettes. A virus cannot infect a

write-protected diskette.

• Obtaining all software from reputable sources and

checking the software for viruses before installing it.

• Using your anti-virus programme to check files and

programs that are on diskettes, attached to e-mail
messages, or downloaded from the Internet.

• Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and

Excel files. These programmes warn you if a document
that you are opening contains a macro that might have
avirus.

• Updating your anti-virus programme periodically to keep

up with new viruses.

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Check a downloaded
programme file for viruses
before installation.

Recognising a Computer Virus

A computer virus is a programme that damages or erases files
or programmes. Your Notebook can become “infected” with a
virus when you open a contaminated programme or file. Some
signs indicating that your Notebook may be infected include:

• Strange characters or crude statements suddenly appearing

on your screen

• Hard drive, memory, or software error messages

• Damage to files or directories for no apparent reason

• Strange responses to commands

• Sharp decrease in performance or programme speed

Removing a Virus

If you suspect your Notebook
hasbeeninfectedwithavirus,
find and remove the virus
immediately using an Anti-Virus
programme.

After you have followed the
instructions provided by the
Anti-Virus programme, complete
the following steps:

1. Turn off your Notebook
and leave it off for at least
30 seconds.

2. Turn on your Notebook and
rescan for the virus.

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Virus
Protection

New viruses are found every
day, and sometimes there are
several hundred viruses
detected in a month.

Get into the habit of updating
you DAT files regularly and
always do so if you see a
warning about dangerous
new viruses.

Updating McAfee VirusScan

To make sure your virus protection is up to date, you should
regularly update VirusScan. Following this procedure installs
the latest virus signature (DAT) files to protect you against
recent viruses:

1. Go to the VirusScan Console located in the lower right
hand of your system tray.

2. Right click on the Vshield

3. Choose the Auto Update button to update your DAT files.

McAfee offers free DAT file updates for one year. You can
also subscribe to a maintenance and upgrade plan, for a
minimal fee.

Upgrading McAfee VirusScan software

In addition to updating your virus protection you can also
install the most recent version of the scan engine (the anti­virus software). Choose the AutoUpgrade option within
McAfee VirusScan to complete this process.

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Adding and Removing Software

Software can be installed from a CD, a diskette, or down­loaded from a Web site. Many software CDs automatically
begin the installation process when placed in the CD drive.
If you have software that does not automatically begin the
installation process, you can install the software by using the
Microsoft Windows Add/Remove Programmes utility.

Installing Software from a CD or Diskette

To install software from a
diskette or from a CD that
does not automatically
install, complete the
following steps:

1. Close all programmes.

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

3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programmes

¤ icon.

The Add/Remove Programmes Properties window is
displayed.

4. Click Install.

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

Microsoft Windows finds the CD or diskette and begins the
installation process.

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Software and
Hardware

Discover how easy it is to
add and remove software,
attach new hardware
devices, or re-install deleted
hardware drivers. With
easy-to-follow instructions,
you can completely and
safely install or remove
software programmes
and hardware devices
with no worries.

This section covers:

• Adding and Removing

Software

• Attaching Hardware

Devices

Installing a Downloaded Programme File

To install a programme file that you have downloaded from
the Internet to your hard drive, complete the following steps:

1. Terminate your Internet connection.

2. Close all programmes.

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

4. Double-click the Add/Remove Programmes

¤ icon

to open the Add/Remove Programmes Properties
dialogue box.

5. Click Install to open the Install Programme from
Floppy Disk or CD-ROM window.

6. Click Next to open the Run Installation Programme
window.

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

8. Click Open to begin the installation process.

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Attaching Hardware Devices

To install a new hardware device such as a printer or USB
device to your Notebook, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off your Notebook.

2. Connect the device to your Notebook according to the
instructions that come with it.

3. Turn on your Notebook and follow the instruction that
came with your device for installing any needed drivers.

You may be prompted to insert the Windows Installation CD
or diskettes. If this occurs, complete the following steps:

1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard,clickNext to begin
installing the drivers and files necessary to make the new
hardware work.

2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended) and click Next.

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3. Select Specify a location.
If C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS is not displayed in
the drop-down box, select it from the drop-down list or
type it in the box and click Next. The Wizard begins
installing the necessary files and drivers for the new
hardware.

4. When the Wizard completes installing the files and drivers,
click the Finish button.

You may need to restart your Notebook for the new hardware
to be recognised by your Notebook.

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Who would ever have thought
that your home entertainment
centre could fit in your lap or
on a desktop? Your Presario
Notebook computer allows you
to listen to your favourite music
and (on select models) watch
your favourite movies almost
anywhere you go. To help you
understand what options lie at
your fingertips and how to use
these options, this chapter
includes information for:

• Inserting and removing CD or DVD discs

• Playing audio CDs

• Playing both DVD and non-DVD videos

• Adjusting the display options with the DVD Control Panel

• Creating audio, data, and backup CDs

Insert and Remove Discs, 5-2

Audio CDs and Video
Discs, 5-4

DVDs, 5-6

Video Display
Options, 5-12

CD-RW Basics, 5-13

Using the CD
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Insert and
Remove Discs

This section covers:

• Inserting a Disc

• Removing a Disc

• Manually Ejecting

aDisc

If your Notebook power is off,
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.

Inserting a Disc

To load a disc into the disc drive, complete the following
steps:

1. Press the Eject

≤ button located on the front of the drive.

2. Remove a disc from its protective case, holding the disc
by its centre hole and outer edge to avoid touching
the surface.

3. Place the disc, label side up (unless it is a double-sided
DVD), into the round area of the tray. Gently press the disc
down onto the centre spindle of the tray until the disc snaps
into place.

4. Push the tray back into the drive until the drive locks
into place.

Caution: Improper handling of a CD or DVD can damage the disc
and could potentially damage the drive.

Caution: Before closing the disc tray, ensure that the disc snaps
onto the spindle in the centre of the tray. You can damage the
disc and your Notebook if the disc is not seated properly.

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Removing a Disc

To remove a disc from the drive,
complete the following steps:

1. Press the Eject

≤ button on

the drive.

2. Remove a disc from the tray, gently pushing down on the
centre spindle while pulling up on the outer edges. Avoid
touching the surface of the disc.

3. Push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place.

Manually Ejecting a Disc

If you need to eject a disc when the power is off, complete the
following steps to eject the disc manually:

1. Make sure the power is off and any external power sources
are disconnected.

2. Insert a small rod or pin, such as a paper clip
(approximately 1/16 inch in diameter and at least 3/8 inch
in length) into the Manual Eject Hole and push firmly as
shown in the figure above.

3. Remove the disc from the tray, then gently push the tray
back into the drive until it locks into place.

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Audio CDs and
Video Discs

In this section you’ll learn
howtoplayaudioandvideo
discs with your Notebook.

This section covers:

• Playing Audio CDs

• Playing Non-DVD

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.

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

Playing Audio CDs

To play an audio CD, insert the
disc into the CD or DVD drive.
After a few seconds the Compaq
CD Player opens and the disc
automatically starts playing.

If disc play does not start automatically, complete the
following steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start,pointtoPrograms,

Accessories, Entertainment, and then click Windows
Media Player.

2. Once the CD Player opens, click the Play button to begin

playing the CD.

3. Click the Stop button to stop playing the CD.

To remove the disc from the drive, click the Eject

≤ button

on the CD Player.

Disabling the Self-Starting Feature

(available on select models)

To disable the self-starting feature, complete the
following steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start,pointtoSettings,
and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the System

m

icon to open the System

Properties dialogue box.

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

4. Select your CD/DVD drive from this list. Click Properties
to open the CD/DVD System Properties dialogue 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 dialogue box.

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Playing Non-DVD Video Discs

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

If disc play does not start
automatically, complete the
following steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to
Programmes, Accessories, Entertainment,andthen
click Windows Media Player.

2. Once the player opens, select File,andthenOpen from
the menu.

3. Click the Browse... button.

4. Locate and double-click the CD Drive

æ

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 viewing
window for the movie is displayed.

7. Click the Play button on the window to begin playing
the movie.

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DVDs

In this section you’ll learn
howtoplayaudioandvideo
discs with your Notebook.

This section covers:

• Using the DVD Player

• Using “Regionalised”

DVDs

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

TheDVDdrivewilltakeafew
seconds to start playback
because it must first determine
the type of media being played.

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

UsingtheDVDPlayer

(available on selected models)

Your Notebook’s DVD drive reserves the best seat in the
house for you, so you can watch all of your favourite movies
anytime, anywhere. The DVD Player is simple and fun to use.

To start the DVD Player, once a DVD disk is already inserted
in the drive, press the Play©button on the status panel on the
front of your Notebook. The Compaq DVD Player control
panel opens and playback begins.

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On-Screen Controls

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

The table below provides you with button identifications and
descriptions to help you operate the player.

Button

Title Description

.

Open

Displays a list of files for playback.

≤

Eject

Opens the DVD drive to load or remove discs.

V

DVD

Options

Displays the DVD Options menu for selecting
Video Display and Parental Controls.

™

Rewind

Rewinds the content. Press Play to resume
playback.

Æ

Previous

Moves to the previous track and resumes
playback.

∞

Stop

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

©

Play

Begins playback of selected content.

Ã

Pause

Pauses playback. Press Pause or Play to resume
playback.

Ø

Next

Skips to the beginning of the next track.

≠

Fast

Forward

Advances to a selected location. Press Play to
resume playback.

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I

Root

Menu/

Resume

Shows what is available on the DVD for playback.

d

Change
Subtitle

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.

c

Change

Audio

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.

|

Title

Menu/

Resume

Displays the main title menu so you can select
content.

}

Change
Camera

Angle

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

D

3D Audio

Activates the 3D Audio feature for virtual
surround sound.

+

Volume

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



Mute

Turns the audio off. Press the Mute or Volume
button to resume audio.

∫

Close

Player

Closes the programme.

‹

Minimise

Minimises the size of the programme Display
window.

π

Help

Shows the Help file.

Button

Title Description

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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, click No.

To change the region setting
and play the DVD disc,
click Ye s and follow the
on-screen instructions.

Setting the Play Features

The DVD Player has two modes or play settings: the DVD
mode and the File mode. Use the DVD mode to play a
standard DVD. Use the File mode to play movie or
MPEG files.

To play content from the File mode, complete the
following steps:

1. Click the Open

. icon on the DVD Player control panel.

The list of files is displayed.

2. Select the file you want to view.

3. Click Open. The content begins playing.

Not all of the following features are available on all DVDs:

• If the DVD Player is in the File mode, the Subtitle

d

button is disabled.

• If the DVD Player is in the DVD mode and your disc does

not have Subtitle language options, the Subtitle

d

button

is disabled.

• If the DVD Player is in the DVD mode and your DVD

has Subtitle language options, the Subtitle

d

button

is enabled.

When a DVD is inserted into the CD or DVD drive, the
features available on the DVD player are displayed. When a
particular feature is not available, the respective button does
not respond when clicked.

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Using “Regionalised” DVDs

Some models have a “regionalised”
feature that limits the playback of
discs to specific geographical regions.

If your Notebook has this feature, the
region code on the DVD drive must
match the region code on the disc.

Some DVD drives (depending on the
make and model) allow you to change the region code.
If your Notebook has this feature, you can change the code
a maximum of five times.

Identifying Your Region Setting

If your Notebook offers the option to change region settings,
complete the following steps:

1. Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive. The Compaq DVD
Player control panel opens automatically.

2. Click the DVD Options

V

icon on the lower left corner of

the player. The DVD Options dialogue box opens.

3. Select the DVD Region tab. The selected option indicates
the drive’s current region setting.

4. If the drive’s region setting matches the disc’s region
setting, click OK.

Note: If the drive’s region setting does not match the disc, you will
need to select a new region to play the disc.

Caution: The fifth setting change you make becomes the
permanent region on the player.

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You can only change the region
code for the DVD drive five
times. The fifth setting change
you make becomes the
permanentregiononthe
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.

Selecting Your Region Setting

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

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

2. Click the DVD Options

V icon on the lower left corner of

the player to open the DVD Options dialogue box.

3. Click the DVD Region tab.

4. Select the desired region 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 dialogue box.

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Video Display
Options

You already know how to
play DVDs and video CDs.
This section shows you
how to adjust the display
options while watching
videos on your Notebook.

Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel

When the DVD Content Picture window is set to full size:

• To hide the DVD Player panel, click anywhere outside the

DVD control panel.

• To view the DVD Player control panel, move the cursor to

the edge of the screen.

Zooming the View

To enlarge the DVD Player picture window to full-window
size, double-click anywhere on the picture.

To return to a smaller window, double-click anywhere on
the picture.

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CD-RW Basics

(available on selected models)

If your Notebook has a
CD-RW drive, you can
create your own audio and
data CDs.

This section covers:

• Installing Adaptec Easy

CD Creator

• Using Adaptec Easy

CD Creator

• Preventing Buffer

Under-run Errors

• Accessing Easy

CD Creator
User Information

CD-RW refers to Compact
Discs (or Drives) that are
Readable and Writable.

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

Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator

Insert the Adaptec Easy CD Creator disc into the CD-RW
drive and complete the following steps to install the Adaptec
Easy CD Creator software.

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 dialogue
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 Easy CD Creator programme, or accept the
recommended location, and then click Next.

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

5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

6. You will be prompted to restart your Notebook. You must
do this before you can use Adaptec Easy CD Creator.

To install the Direct CD programme, 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 programme, or accept the recommended
location, and then click Next.

4. When prompted, select a folder where the programme
icons will be placed. Click Next to continue the
installation.

5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

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

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

Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator

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

Creating Audio CDs

An Audio CD is used only for playing music, not for data
storage. The Adaptec Easy CD Creator allows you to record
CDs and audio files. You can even create your own “greatest
hits” Audio CD that contains tracks from multiple artists.

To create an Audio CD, complete the following steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start,pointtoPrograms,
Adaptec Easy CD Creator, and then click Create CD.

2. On the Welcome screen, click Audio. After the Audio
screen is displayed, click Audio CD. The Easy CD Creator
window opens.

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You can record any combina­tion of tracks, WAV, or MP3
filestoanAudioCD.

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

™

Internet button on the
toolbar to download the
information from the online
CDDB Music Service.

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.

3. To open an Audio CD layout click the small arrow next to

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

4. If you are recording tracks from an existing music CD,
insert the music CD into your CD drive and continue with
the next step. To begin recording WAV or MP3 files,
continue with the next step.

5. In the left pane of the Explorer section, select the
CD-ROM drive containing the music CD; a list of the
tracks on the CD appears to the right. If you are recording
WAV or MP3 files, select the folder where your files are
located.

6. Select the track, WAV, or MP3 file you want to record in
the right pane of the Explorer section, and then click Add
on the toolbar. Repeat until the Audio CD Layout contains
all of the tracks and files that you want to record.

7. Click Create CD. The CD Creation Process dialogue
box opens.

8. When prompted, remove your Audio CD and insert a blank
CD into your CD-Recorder and click OK to start
recording.

9. When the CD Creation Process is complete, click OK.

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
re-insert the appropriate music CD for the track being recorded.

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

Creating Data CDs

A Data CD is ideal for backing up important files such as
personal documents and files on your hard disk. The Data CD
is designed for data storage only, and cannot be played on
your home stereo like an Audio CD.

To create a Data CD, complete the following steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start,pointtoPrograms,
Adaptec Easy Creator, and then click Create CD.

2. On the Welcome screen, click Data.TheDatascreen
opens.

3. OntheDatascreen,clickData CD. The Easy CD Creator
window opens.

4. To open a Data CD Layout, click the small arrow next to
the New button on the toolbar. Select Data CD from the
drop-down list and a Data CD Layout opens.

5. Insert a blank CD into your CD-Recorder.

6. In the Explorer section, select the data file or folder you
want to record, and then click Add on the toolbar. Repeat
until the Data CD Layout contains all the files and folders
you want to record.

7. Click Create CD. The CD Creation Set-up dialogue box
opens.

8. C

lick OK to start recording.

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DirectCD

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

To begin using DirectCD, complete the following steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start,pointtoPrograms,
Adaptec Easy CD Creator,andthenclickCreate CD.

2. On the Welcome screen, click Data.TheDatascreen
opens.

3. OntheDatascreen,clickDirectCD.TheAdaptec
DirectCD Wizard! dialogue box opens.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin writing the CD.

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 customised products, refer to the Online Help
Manual.

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Easy CD Creator is designed
to 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 be
subject to payment of damages
and other remedies. If you are
uncertain about your rights,
contact your legal advisor.
Also, check the end-user
licence on any commercial CD
to determine whether it permits
you to make copies. For exam­ple, some game disc licences
specifically include any kind of
copying. It is therefore illegal
to copy them for personal use.

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

CD Copier

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

To make a backup copy of a CD, complete the following
steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar click Start,pointto
Programmes.

2. Point to Adaptec Easy CD Creator on the Programs
menu, point to Features.

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

4. Click the Source and Destination tab.

5. Under Copy from, select the drive containing the
original CD.

6. Under Record to, select the drive containing the blank CD.
This is the CD-recordable drive.

7. Click Copy to begin recording a copy of your CD.

Preventing Buffer Under-run Errors

A Buffer Under-run 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 following are suggestions for preventing buffer under­runs:

• Close other programmes and disable tasks or applications

running in the background such as screen savers and
virus software.

• Ensure that the temporary files created during CD

recording are created on the local hard disk, not in a
directory on a network drive.

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Note: To change the location where the temporary files are stored,
click Tools, select Options from the menu, and then follow the
on-screen instructions.

• Open the Systems Properties dialogue 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, copy them to your
local hard disk before recording the CD.

Note: A buffer under-run error can occur on single or dual optical drive
systems (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive).

Accessing Easy CD Creator
User Information

The Easy CD Creator software included with your Notebook
comes with step-by-step instructions, the Quick Reference
Guide provided by Adobe Acrobat 4.0, and a complete user’s
manual called Online Help to answer any questions you
might have about the functionality of the software with your
CD-RW Drive.

To access Online Help while using 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
glossary of terms, click Start,thenProgrammes,then

Adaptec Easy CD Creator,thenclickQuick Reference
Guide.

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In This Chapter

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“Surfing the Web” can be a
wonderful way to use and enjoy
your Notebook. Surfing offers
new opportunities daily for
shopping, education, news,
entertainment, research,
and education.

Possibilities abound on the Web.
This chapter helps you discover
them. When you do, you will not
be alone. It is estimated that
thousands of new users connect
to the Web every day for the
first time.

Basic Concepts, 6-2

Browsers, 6-7

Search Engines, 6-9

Let’s Go
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Basic Concepts

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
ago, the U.S. military began developing the Internet. It wasn’t
long before academic and industrial researchers began using it
to share data.

Vast numbers of new computer users stimulated Internet
growth over the last ten years. Millions of homes and
businesses now use their computers to communicate
through this system.

What is the Internet?

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

The Internet does not have an owner or manager. It is aco­operative effort between individuals, private organisations,
universities, businesses, and governments.

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Computers in a network can
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 is the basic building block of the Internet. Two
computers create a small network when they are linked to
each other.

A network can link multiple computers. For example, a
large company could link all of its computers within a
single network.

On a higher level, networks can link to other networks. In fact,
huge numbers of networks are linked world-wide to form the
Internet. Together they provide seemingly endless amounts of
information for topics such as:

• Entertainment

• Commerce

• Research

• Education

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Hyperlinks make it easy to
jump from place to place on the
Wor ld Wi de We b.

What is the World Wide Web?

The World Wide Web (www) is also known as the Web.

Web Sites and Web Pages

World Wide Web information is grouped in We b si t es that are
home to one or more Web pages. Web pages can provide text,
graphics, animation, audio, and video to your computer.

Hyperlinks

Many Web pages include
hyperlinks, also known as links,
that transport your search at the
click of a button. A link can be to
another place on the same Web
page or to another computer
halfway around the world.

Hyperlinks often appear in Web pages as coloured, underlined
text. You will also find hyperlinks hidden in buttons, pictures,
and drawings on a Web page.

When you pass your cursor over a hidden hyperlink, the
normal cursor arrow turns into a hand with the thumb and first
finger extended.

Click on a hyperlink and discover where it sends you.

These links can move you from page to page, site to site,
Web server to Web server - all over he world!

Web Servers

Information on the World Wide Web is stored on computers
called We b se rve rs . Web servers are like electronic libraries.
Web servers are scattered throughout the world.

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Your Presario Notebook
provides you with a selection
of ISPs.

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

Surfing the Web

Using your computer to tour the
World Wide Web is called
surfing the Web. Sometimes
you’ll just be looking to see
what’s there. At other times,
you’ll be looking for something
specific.

Internet Address (URL)

AWebsitehasanInternet address that tells your computer
how to find it. An Internet address is known as a Uniform
Resource Locator,orURL. It identifies the location of a Web
site just as your home address identifies where you live.

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

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

Modem

A computer’s physical connection to the Internet is typically
through a telephone line. Your computer contains hardware
called a modem that sends and receives information over a
standard telephone line. There are on-screen instructions you
must follow when you set up your modem.

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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
searchingontheInternet.

Check with your Internet
Service Provider for details
about the e-mail service
they provide.

Search Engine

A search engine is a programme used on Web sites that
allows you to search the Internet for keywords you enter. The
search engine generates a list of Web pages that contain your
keywords.

Once you access the Internet, you can use a search engine to
begin searching for information. You can choose from many
search engines on the Internet. To access one of these search
engines, type in a URL, such as www.compaq.com.

URLs

take you to the requested site.

E-mail

A form of mail delivered over the Internet is e-mail.Itislike
a paperless letter that goes directly from one computer to
another. To get e-mail, both the sender and recipient must
have e-mail accounts. Your ISP is one possible provider of
an e-mail account.

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Browsers

This section covers the
following:

• What is a Browser?

• Using 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.

What is a Browser?

A We b b row se r is a programme that allows you to see
Web sites on the Internet.

Your computer’s browser performs four basic tasks. When
you provide a Web site’s URL, your browser will:

• Contact the Web site.

• Gather information from the Web site.

• Display information from the Web site on your computer

screen.

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

Using Microsoft Internet Explorer

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

When you use your browser, the first page it displays is the
default home page. You can customise or change this page.
You can also customise other browser features.

Look in the browser Help files for instructions on customising
your browser.

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.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer has
an extensive Help section that
includes a tour of its major
features.

“Internet Zone Buttons”
in Chapter 3.

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

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

A icon.

• From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button,
point to Programmes, andthenclicktheInternet

Explorer

A icon.

An alternative method uses the Internet Zone buttons on
your keyboard.

To connect to the Web with this procedure, simply press one
of the Internet Zone buttons.

Note: The Internet Zone buttons on your computer may differ from those
shown here.

These buttons give you quick access to the most frequently
used Internet activities. They can be programmed to reflect
your personal preferences.

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Search Engines

This section will help you
perform the following tasks:

• Choosing a Search

Engine

• Using a Search Engine

• Searching on the Web

• Accessing Files from the

Internet

Each search engine has a
different look and feel. Try
various search engines to see
whichoneyoulike.

Choosing a Search Engine

Many different search engines
existontheirownWebsites.
Each one keeps a list, or
database, of registered Web
sites. The search engine’s master
list includes a description and
Internet address for each of its
registered Web sites.

Some search engines keep
general-purpose lists while
others limit their lists to a
single topic.

• An example of a general-purpose search engine is

AltaVista

®

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

America Online

®

, provide their own general-purpose

search engine.

• An example of a specialised search engine would be one

that only lists Web sites about one specific topic.

Two ways to locate search engines are:

• Click your browser’s Search button.

• Ask a search engine to list other search engines.

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Choose your keywords
carefully .

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

Using a Search Engine

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

• When entering keywords, you can enter an entire sentence
to limit the search to a more specific topic. For example,
for information about searching the Internet, enter
searching the Internet, instead of Internet.

• After you enter a keyword search, the search engine
generates a list of hyperlinks to all Web sites that contain
your 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 your browser.

2. Enter the following URL into the Address box of your

Web brows er: www.altavista.com.

3. Enter Compaq in the box underneath Web Page Search.

4. Click Search. Your browser should display numerous links

to different Compaq Web sites.

5. Use the Back arrow on the menu bar to return to the

search engine.

To use a search engine, complete these steps:

1. Choose a keyword that describes your topic.

2. Type that keyword into the search engine.

3. Click the go button (or other button provided) to send your

request.

Once you 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 your keyword

• Display the list on your screen

The list the search engine returns to you includes a brief
description of each Web site as well as its URL.

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

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

Searching on the Web

You can now begin searching on the Web.

Briefly examine the list provided by the search engine. Then,

• If you don’t like the list, change the keyword and ask the

search engine to generate a new list.

• If you see a Web site that looks interesting, click its URL

or enter its URL in your browser.

After you have chosen and visited a Web site, you can easily
return to the search engine.

• Use the Back arrow in your browser to return to the list.

• Choose another Web site from the list or generate a

new list.

Your browser keeps a chronological list of the Web sites you
visit. The forward arrow and back arrow let you move through
that list to revisit Web sites.

If you know the URL of the Web site you want to visit, type it
directly into the Address box of your Web browser. For
example, you can visit the Compaq Web site by typing the
following URL into the Address box of your Web browser:

www.compaq.com/athome/exploration

The URL of a Web site that you want to remember can be
placed in your browser’s Favorites folder. Some suggested
Websitesarealreadyinthatfolder.Youcanopenyour
Favorites folder and easily visit a Web site by clicking on
its name.

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The “Anti-Virus Software”
section of chapter 4 for more
information about how to
protect your Notebook and
your files from viruses.

Accessing Files from the Internet

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

To access a file on the Internet,
complete the following:

1. Open your Web browser and enter a Web address or search

for the information you need.

2. Once you 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 many of them in this chapter. Come back to this
chapter as often as you need.

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When you are on the road, AC wall outlets are not always
available and sometimes you’ll want to use battery power.
This chapter shows you how to maintain and recharge your
battery properly so that your Presario Notebook computer has
the power necessary to continue running. After you have read
this chapter, you will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Increase the length of battery operating time.

• Correct a low-battery condition.

• Store your battery

• Recycle your battery

Battery Care, 7-2

Battery Calibration, 7-4

Power Management, 7-9

Caring for
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Battery Care

When AC wall outlets are
not available or convenient,
the battery becomes the
“life-line” of your
Notebook. In this section
you will become familiar
with the following:

• Using the Battery

• Storing the Battery

• Recycling the Battery

If your Notebook contains a
lithium ion or nickel metal
hydride 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 it to tempera­tureshigherthan140°F
(60 °C). Replace only with the
Compaq battery pack specified
foryourNotebook.

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

Using the Battery

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

• Determine the battery power remaining

• Determine what affects the length of battery operating

time

Checking Battery Power

To determine the battery power remaining, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the Battery Charge icon or the AC power

icon located on the right side of the Windows taskbar.

2. Check the lights on your battery or status panel gauge,

depending on what type of Notebook you have.

Storing the Battery

If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period
of time, you must take precautions to ensure that your battery
is stored correctly.

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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°Cto45°C).To
extend its operating life, store
the battery in a cool dry place.

“Government Approvals”
section of the Safety and
Comfort Guide for more
information on recycling.

Refer to the following storage requirements.

NiMH Battery - If your Notebook uses a NiMH
(nickel-metal-hydride) battery and you will not be using your
Notebook for a long period of time (more than two weeks):

• Use your Notebook until the battery is drained completely.

• Remove the battery from your Notebook and store

it separately.

Li-Ion Battery - If your Notebook uses a Li-Ion (lithium-ion)
battery and you will not be using your Notebook for a long
period of time (more than two weeks):

• Use your Notebook until the battery is drained to

50 percent.

• Remove the battery and store it separately.

Recycling the Battery

Do not dispose of batteries with
general household waste.
Dispose of or recycle them by
using a public collection system
or returning them to Compaq,
your authorised Compaq
partners, or their agents.

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Battery
Calibration

All batteries lose their
charge if they have not been
used for a long period of
time. In this section you
will become familiar with
the following:

• Calibrating the Battery

• Maximising Battery

Operating Time

• Fixing a Low-Battery

Condition

Do not plug in the AC adapter
while the battery is draining or
you will have to begin again at
step 1.

Calibrating the Battery

You may notice that the battery
gauge does not correctly display
the battery charge level when
you first receive your Notebook,
or if you have not used your
Notebook for a long period of
time. If the battery gauge
becomes inaccurate, you must
recalibrate your battery. Re­calibrating the battery simply
means recharging the battery
to its maximum capacity and
resetting the battery gauge to
display the level of charge
accurately.

To recalibrate the battery, complete the following steps:

1. Plug in the AC adapter:

a. Allow the battery to charge until the light above the

Battery Charge

7

icon turns off, indicating that the

battery is fully charged.

b. After the battery charge light turns off, unplug the

AC adapter.

2. Turn on or restart your Notebook.

Steps 3 through 6 prevent your Notebook from entering Sleep
mode. These steps also allow the battery to drain faster.

3. On the Windows taskbar, click Start,pointtoSettings,

and then click Control Panel.

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

4. Double-click the Power OptionsAicon on the
Control Panel. The Power Options Properties dialogue

box opens to the Power Schemes tab.

5. From Running on batteries column:

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

b. In the Tu rn o ff h ard d is ks drop-down list, select

Never.

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

6. Click OK to close the Power Options Properties box.

7. Let the battery drain until your Notebook reaches
Hibernation and turns off.

8. Plug in the AC adapter. Re-start your Notebook.

9. Return to the Power Options Properties dialogue box under
Control Panel and re-enter your Power Savings settings to
the desired level. The battery is now calibrated.

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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.

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.

Battery Charging Time

Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery
charge, the type of battery, and the activity of your Notebook
while charging.

Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries

Over time, all batteries lose the ability to operate at full
capacity and the battery will have to be replaced. To purchase
a new battery, contact your Compaq-authorised dealer.

Maximising Battery Operating Time

The battery operating time depends on your power
management settings. Your Notebook components, the
options, and the applications that you use also affect the
operating time. This section shows you how to increase the
length of time you are able to operate under battery power.

The display, processor, CD/DVD drive, and hard drive use the
most battery power. To maximise the battery operating time,
perform one or more of the following actions:

• Reduce display brightness and select a short wait for your

screen saver.

• Select a screen saver that does not generate a lot of

graphics or motion.

• Reduce audio volume or use headphones.

• Exit modem programmes when you are not using them.

• Remove PC Cards when you are not using them.

• Remove CDs or DVDs when you are not using them.

• Use Sleep or Hibernation mode to turn off your Notebook

when you are not using it.

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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.

Fixing a Low-Battery Condition

A low-battery condition exists when the battery has less than
10 percent of its power remaining. This section will show you
how to correct a low-battery condition and what to do if your
Notebook loses all battery power.

When your Notebook loses
all battery power, it begins
Hibernation, a process that
cannot be interrupted. If
Hibernation has begun, you must
allow your Notebook to finish
saving your information and shut
off automatically before trying to
correct the low-battery condition.

The availability of an AC wall outlet will determine which
solution you should use to correct a low-battery condition.
Use one of the following options:

Connect the AC Adapter

This solution allows you to continue working without being
interrupted and simultaneously charges the drained battery.
You don’t have to turn off your Notebook before connecting
the AC adapter. Your Notebook automatically switches to
AC power once you connect the AC adapter.

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Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One

If you cannot connect the
AC adapter but you have a
charged battery, you can change
to battery power and continue
working. To replace the drained
battery with a charged one,
complete the following steps:

1. Save your work.

2. Turn off your Notebook
(or initiate Hibernation).

3. Replace the drained battery
with the charged one.

4. Press the Power

ª button to

turn on your Notebook.

5. Resume your work.

When AC power becomes available, simply plug in the
AC adapter and replace your Notebook’s battery with the
drained battery to recharge it.

Suspend Your Work

If you cannot plug in the AC adapter and you do not have a
charged replacement battery, start Hibernation by pressing the

Power

ª button. When a power source (AC or battery)

becomes available, press the Power

ª button to turn your

Notebook on and resume your work.

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Power
Management

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

Saving Energy

Congratulations! You are no longer a “new user.” Now you
know how to use some of the fun, basic functions of your new
Presario Notebook computer, like surfing the Web. Now, it’s
time to learn about some advanced features, such as power
management, Hibernation and Sleep modes.

What is Power Management?

This section explains the following:

• Understanding Power Management

• Starting and Ending Power Modes

• Power Management Settings

• Changing Power Management Settings

Understanding Power Management

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

• Hibernation saves information to the hard drive and then

turns off your Notebook. Your Notebook hibernates when
the Power

ª button is pressed, when the battery has little

power left, or when your Notebook (operating on battery
power) is in Sleep mode for more than one hour.

• Sleep, also called Standby, puts your Notebook in

low-power mode. It is still on, but the display appears
blank.

Caution: Although Sleep mode maintains system information and
open files, you will lose any unsaved information if you turn off
your Notebook before you end the Sleep mode.

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Your Notebook automatically
goes into Hibernation if your
battery is low or after one hour
of Sleep.

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

Press the Fn+F4
keys. Or click the
Start button on the
Windows Taskbar,

Shutdown,then
Standby from the

drop down menu.

*Power

ª

LED blinks.

Wake your Notebook
from Sleep manually

Press any key. *PowerªLED is lit.

Put your Notebook
into Hibernation
manually

Press the Power

ª

button once. Or click
the Start button,

Shutdown,then
Hibernate.

*Power

ª

LED is off.

Wake your Notebook
from Hibernation
manually

Press the Power

ª

button once.

*PowerªLED is lit.

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Maintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping
the vents free from dust promotes greater longevity and
higher performance. If Notebook components are not cleaned
periodically, the probability of system failure increases.

The information in this chapter provides helpful instructions
for the maintenance and care of your Notebook, including
where to find additional help and assistance.

Preventative
Maintenance, 8-2

Backup Utilities, 8-5

Hard Disk Errors, 8-6

Hard Disk Space
Management, 8-8

System Support, 8-11

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Preventative
Maintenance

This section covers:

• Cleaning Your

Notebook’s Exterior

• Cleaning the Keyboard

• Cleaning the Display

Screen

• Cleaning the TouchPad

• Caring for Your Presario

Notebook

Compaq is committed to
providing online support for
your Notebook. To learn more
about online support, go to
the Compaq Web site at:

www.compaq.com/
consumersupport

Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior

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

Cleaning the Keyboard

You should clean the keyboard
periodically to rid it of dust, lint,
and any other foreign particles
that may become trapped
beneath the keys. Ideally, use
a compressed can of air with
a straw extension attached to
blow air in and around the keys.
Cleaning the keyboard prevents
keys from sticking and jam­ming. It also makes typing a
more pleasant experience.

.

Caution: When you shut down your Notebook, the power turns
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.

Caution: Do not use household cleaning solvents because they
will damage the finish on your Notebook.

Caution: Do not use liquids of any kind on the keyboard as they
may permanently damage your keyboard.

Caution: 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.

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Foamswabsorcosmetic
applicators are preferred to
cotton swabs because cotton
can add rather than remove
lint.

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.

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

Cleaning the Display Screen

The surface of your display screen may look fuzzy or
smudged. You can use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to wipe
the screen clean.

If the display screen requires any additional cleaning, use an
anti-static screen cleaner or pre-moistened anti-static wipes.

Cleaning the TouchPad

Grease and dirt on the
TouchPad can cause your
cursor to jump around on the
display screen. To avoid this,
periodically clean the
TouchPad with a damp cloth.

Caution: Never spray water or any other cleaning fluids or
chemicals directly on the screen. You may permanently damage
your Notebook.

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Your Notebook is cooled by
air that is drawn in through
the vents on the chassis and
blown out through the exhaust
fan. It is important to keep
the vents on the chassis free
of dust and debris. Brush any
dust away from the vents with
adampclothbutdonot
attempt to dismantle the
Notebook to clean dust from
the inside of the Notebook.
If you dismantle your
Notebook, you may
permanently damage the
components on your Notebook.

Caring for Your Presario Notebook

Your Presario Internet Notebook is designed as a durable
product. However, when you transport it, we recommend that
you put it in a portable notebook carrying case. To enhance
the life of your system, follow these Do’s and Don’ts.

Do’s

• Carry and store your Notebook in a portable notebook

carrying case.

• Keep diskettes and modular disk drives away from

magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on your
diskettes and your hard drives.

• Keep your Notebook away from extreme temperatures

(for example, in parked cars, near heaters, or near open
windows). Extreme temperatures can damage your
Notebook or cause it to perform poorly.

Don’ts

• Bump or drop your Notebook.

• Put objects on top of it. Even if your Notebook is stored in

a durable carrying case, it is not made to support extra
weight.

• Leave the CD/DVD ROM door open when it is not in use.

It can get damaged.

• Handle liquids around your Notebook. Exposure to almost

any liquid can result in expensive repairs that are not
covered under your warranty.

• Expose your Notebook to dusty or dirty environments.

Dust and dirt can clog internal components and
mechanisms.

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Backup Utilities

Using Backup Devices

To retrieve files that may have been lost or damaged, you
should back up your files regularly to diskettes or other
backup media.

You can back up all the files on your Notebook or you can
select specific files and folders. Use diskettes to do a partial
backup of selected files or folders.

Use backup devices such as tape drives or other high-capacity
backup devices to do a complete hard-drive backup.