Compaq Presario 5BW474 User Manual

214905-372

www.compaq.com

My Presario - Getting Started

Notice

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Compaq Presario First Edition (November 2000) Part Number 214905-372

Contents

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

Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

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

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

Warranty Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Upgrading Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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

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

Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

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

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

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

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

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

Registering with Compaq and Microsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Setting Up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Chapter 3 Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

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

Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

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

Using CD/DVD Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Using Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Using Quick Launch Web Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Assigning the My Program Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Putting Your Computer to Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Waking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Understanding the System Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Making Screen Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Accessing Software and Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

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Autoscrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Turning on the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

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Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

The Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

The Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Removing a Disc from a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Playing a DVD Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Creating Your Own CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Chapter 4 Welcome to the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

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

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

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

Compaq Connection Helper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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

Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

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

Web Searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Searching the Web Using Compaq.NET Powered by MSN . . . . . . . 4-5

Searching the Web Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

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eMail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Setting Up Outlook Express eMail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Typing an eMail Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Understanding eMail Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Sending an eMail Using Outlook Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Sending an eMail Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Reading Your Outlook Express eMail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Reading Your AOL eMail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

Content Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Restricting Internet Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Chapter 5 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

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

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

.Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Playing Preinstalled Games on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Chapter 6 Need Some Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

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

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

Recovery CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Using the Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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Index

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Introduction

In This Chapter

In This ChapterIn This Chapter

Using This Guide, 1-2

Symbols and Graphics Used, 1-3

Where Can I Find Information, 1-4

Safety and Comfort, 1-5

Using the My PresarioLearning More CD, 1-6

Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC, you have joined the worldwide community of Presario computer users. After your computer is set up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information, entertainment, and online services.

This guide is designed to help you:

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

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

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Solve problems if they occur.

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Using This Guide

Using This Gu ide

This guide is designed for both beginners and experienced computer users.You can read from cover to cover to learn basic information about your computer or scan the guide for information on a specific topic.

Refer to the electronic Glossary on this CD for brief definitions of computer terms in everyday language.

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

Note: The computer features, components, and the software described in this guide may differ slightly from those in your Compaq Presario Internet PC.

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Symbols and Graphics Used

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

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

Failure to follow directions

Warning

could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

▲

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

Understanding the background

Did you know ...

or concept can help you solve a problem.

Tip

Helpful hints make using your computer easier and faster.

Another document or another

See also ...

page in this document has related information.

Note: Comments or interesting points of information are presented.

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Where Can I Find Information?

Information is available in several forms: printed documents, electronic documents on the CD that came with your computer, and the Compaq Web site. Use this guide as your first point of reference, and then refer to the following documents:

Quick Setup poster

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Safety and Comfort

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flyer

Warranty Certificate

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My Presario—Learning

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Getting Started: Microsoft Windows manual

Where Can I Find Information

Warranty Certificate

The warranty details the Compaq commitment to repair or replace parts during the warranty period, and it lists important Compaq telephone numbers.

Note: In the event of a mechanical problem, contact Compaq, not the retailer that sold you the computer.

Keep the warranty in a safe place for future reference.

Replacing Parts

The Easy Access design of your Internet PC allows you to access internal components—in most cases, without using any tools.

The My Presario—Learning More guide on this CD describes procedures for upgrading and replacing computer components. If you experience a problem and you are unable to resolve the issue after referring to this guide and the other documents on this CD, contact Compaq Technical Support. If a replacement part is needed, the technician will send the replacement part, along with illustrated instructions for removing the factory-installed part and replacing it.

Did you know ...

The Compaq Web site is available worldwide. As you explore the Internet, go to the following address for information about products, services, and “cool” activities:

www.compaq.com

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Upgrading Your Computer

Expand your Presario performance with upgrades, increased memory and additional peripherals, digital cameras and printers. To learn more, visit the online store:

www.compaq.com

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Safety and Comfort

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

Warning

To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the Safety and Comfort guide on this CD before performing any procedures involving the internal components of your computer.

Did you know ...

During an electrical storm, disconnect your computer (and all peripherals) from the power source. After shutting down your computer, turn off the power button on the surge protector.

Safety and Comfort

The My Presario—Learning More CD contains a section on Safety and Comfort which provides information about how to:

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Set up your work area for maximum comfort.

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

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

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

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Become static-free before removing the side panel.

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Using the My

Presario—

Using the My Presario-Learning More CD

Follow these procedures to navigate through the My Presario— Learning More CD:

Learning More CD

This CD has information on the following topics:

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Advanced features of your computer

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Solving computer problems

➜

Safety and comfort

➜

Compaq service and support

➜

Upgrading your computer

➜

Government regulatory information

Did you know ...

Electronic documents often have hyperlinks to help you find information quickly. When you pass the cursor over a hyperlink, a small hand is displayed. When you click a hyperlink, it jumps to the referenced page. Hyperlinks are represented by navigation buttons, colored text, and images.

symbol

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

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

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

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

Note: If necessary, use the scroll bars or the scroll mouse to view the entire page. Scrolling allows you to move right left, up, or down the page.

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

Note: You can click the Show/Hide button to close the navigation panel and enlarge the contents panel.

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

button

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

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Setting Up Your Computer

In This Chapter

In This ChapterIn This Chapter

Your Computer at a Glance, 2-2

Setting Up Your Computer, 2-3

Registration, 2-4

Setting Up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Account, 2-5

Setting Up Your Printer, 2-6

Your Internet PC is designed for complete ease of use—from setting up to adding new components. It was also designed to allow the option of using it as a Desktop PC or Slim Tower PC, whichever suits your needs. This chapter introduces you to the internal and external features of your computer. It also walks you through the process of registering your computer and setting up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account.

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

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ETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER

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Your Computer at a Glance

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

Tip

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

Your Computer at a Glance

What’s in Front?

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

ROM drive

3 Disk drive 4 Two universal serial bus

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

What’s in Back?

1 Modem port for connecting

to a phone line

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

serial device such as a printer

6 PS2 ports for connecting a

keyboard or mouse

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

Internet keyboard, mouse, or other USB device

9 Parallel port for connecting a

peripheral device such as a printer

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

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Setting Up Your Computer

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

Setting Up Your Computer

Follow these steps to set up your computer:

Note: Do not set up the printer until your computer has been set up.

1. Connect the monitor according to the color coding, icons, and the instructions from the monitor manufacturer.

Tip

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

See also ...

The Quick Set-Up poster that came with your computer is a visual guide to setting up your computer.

Tip

If you have home networking, refer to the home networking documentation for instructions on connecting your phone lines.

2. Connect the speaker cable and microphone cable (if applicable).

3. Connect the power cable.

4. Connect the mouse to the PS2 port.

5. Connect the keyboard to the USB port at the back of the unit.

6. Connect the telephone cable between the Modem Line In port and the wall outlet.

7. Plug the monitor and computer power cables into the wall outlet or surge protector.

8. Turn on the monitor, and then press the Power On button to turn on your computer.

Note: If you are setting up your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to register both your operating system and your computer. The next topics discuss the registration process.

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Registration

Registering with Compaq and Microsoft

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

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Windows with Microsoft

➜

Your new computer with Compaq

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

Registering with Compaq enables you to receive technical support for the hardware, software updates for Compaq programs, and other special offers.

The registration screen allows you to register with Microsoft and Compaq from the same display. When you have entered your personal information (name, address, etc.), you can choose to register with Microsoft or with Compaq or both.

To register the Windows operating system with Microsoft, fill in the first check box. To register your computer with Compaq, fill the second check box. We recommend that you check both boxes. When you’ve filled in the necessary registration information, click the Next button to move to the next screen.

When you have finished, you are ready to set up an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Refer to the following page.

Did you know ...

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

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Setting up an Internet Service

Setting Up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Account

After registering with Compaq and Microsoft, you are prompted to set up an ISP account.

Provider (ISP) Account

An ISP gives you access to the Internet. Just as you need an account with a cable company to have cable service, you must also have an ISP account to access the Internet and to use eMail.

After setting up your Internet connection, you can press the Instant Internet ∆ button on your Internet keyboard, and then like magic—you’re on the Web!

To set up your account, do one of the following:

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If you want

Compaq.NET powered by MSN

as your ISP, click the Compaq.NET powered by MSN icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

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If you already have

Compaq.NET powered by MSN

as your ISP, click I already have Compaq.NET powered by MSN and follow the on-screen instructions.

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If you want America Online (AOL) as your ISP, click the America Online icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

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If you already have AOL as your ISP, click I already have America Online and follow the on-screen instructions.

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If you already have an existing Internet account other than

Compaq.NET powered by MSN

or AOL, click I Already Have an Internet Provider and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: If you do not sign up for an ISP account now, you can click the Free Internet Trial icon on your desktop and sign up any time you like.

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If you have problems connecting to an ISP, call the ISP for assistance.

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Setting Up Your Printer

After setting up and registering your computer, you are ready to set up your printer. Complete the following steps:

A printer allows you to print any document from this CD, your eMail, and Web sites.

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Compaq registration must be complete before you plug in your printer and run the printer setup Disk.

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

1. Set up your computer and complete the registration procedures, described on previous pages.

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

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

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

5. Turn on the printer.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions. If prompted, insert the printer setup Disk that contains the printer drivers.

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

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Using Your Computer

In This Chapter

In This ChapterIn This Chapter

Keyboard Basics, 3-2

Keyboard Buttons, 3-3

Scroll Mouse, 3-10

Speakers, 3-12

Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives, 3-13

In this chapter, you learn about the following exciting, easy-to-use features of your computer:

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

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

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

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Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives—Use the various drives to listen to your favorite CDs or to watch movies.

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Keyboard Basics

The standard keys perform the following functions:

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Main keys are the typewriter-style keys.

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Function keys are the F1 through F12 keys.

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

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

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Numeric keys work like a calculator keypad.

Keyboard Basics

Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys

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

No. Description

Main Keys

Function Keys

Arrow Keys

Numeric Keys

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Note: Style of keyboard may vary.

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Keyboard Buttons

The keyboard buttons make it easier and faster to access the Internet, use your favorite software, or listen to your favorite CD. You might even want to watch a movie or send an eMail (electronic mail).

Keyboard Buttons

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

No. Button No. Description

CD/DVD controls

Internet Zone

Quick Launch Help

Quick Launch My Program

Volume/Mute buttons

Sleep button

LED status lights

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