Compaq Presario, Presario 7990 User Manual

Contents

Chapter 1 Using This Guide

Special Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Special Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Locating Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Service and Support Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Comments About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Chapter 2 Checking Your Connections

Identifying the Front Components of Your Internet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Identifying the Rear Components on Your Internet PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Chapter 3 Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard

Using the Internet Button Suite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Using the Multimedia Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Using Additional Button Features of Your Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Reprogramming Your Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Disabling and Enabling the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Working with the Standard Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Keyboard Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Chapter 4 Introducing the Digital Creativity Imaging Center

Understanding Digital Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Creating Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Chapter 5 Learning About Your CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Drive

Understanding Your CD-R and CD-RW Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Accessing the just!burn User’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

The just!burn CD Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

PacketCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

just!audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

CD!backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

just!data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Chapter 6 Learning About Your TV Out Connection

Using Your TV Out Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Chapter 7 Upgrading Your Compaq Internet PC

Identifying the Major Components of Your Internet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Replacing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Identifying Power Supply and Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Power Supply Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Installing an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Determining Expansion Card Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Inserting an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Adding or Replacing an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Installing an Additional Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

Adding a Secondary Hard Drive When an Internet PC Is Equipped with a Hard Drive

in the Top Drive Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

Installing a Secondary Hard Drive When the Internet PC Has an Open

Top Drive Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Replacing a Diskette Drive or Zip® Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Adding or Replacing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Installing Additional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

Removing and Inserting a Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

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Chapter 8 Understanding Your Service and Support Options

Compaq Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Built In Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Launching Built In Technician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Using Built In Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Entering Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Compaq Remote Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Compaq Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Testing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

System Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Compaq Service Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Turning Compaq Service Connection On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Compaq Service Connection Privacy and Data Security Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Internet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

QuickRestore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

SystemSave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Increasing the Size of the SystemSave Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

SystemRestore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Selective Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Full Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Creating a QuickRestore Emergency Recovery Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Using the QuickRestore Emergency Recovery Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

New Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Reinstalling Deleted Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Troubleshooting Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Troubleshooting Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Troubleshooting CD or DVD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Troubleshooting Diskette Drive and Zip Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Troubleshooting Display (Monitor) Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Troubleshooting Fax Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

Troubleshooting Game Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Troubleshooting Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Troubleshooting Internet Access Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

Troubleshooting Keyboard and Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

Troubleshooting Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Troubleshooting Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Troubleshooting Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16

Contacting a Compaq Authorized Service Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19

Index

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Chapter 1

Special Text

Using This Guide

Thank you for buying a Compaq Internet PC. This Features Guide will help you to
familiarize yourself with the features of your Internet PC as well as give you
information on how to upgrade your computer.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the special text and messages used
throughout this guide.

The following examples explain the specially formatted text used in this guide:

◆ Keyboard key names appear in bold type:

◆ Keyboard keys that must be pressed at the same time to p erform a task appear in

bold type with a plus sign (+) between the key names:

◆ Drives appear as capital letters: drive C

◆ Folder names appear with initial capital letters: Favori tes

◆ File names appear in italics with an initial capital letter: Setup.exe

◆ Command line statements appear in lowercase bold type: a:\install

◆ Names of icons appear in bold type followed by a picture of the icon:

My Computer

◆ Menu items appear in bold type: Programs, Accessories

G icon

Home, End, Backspace, Tab

Ctrl+Home

Using This Guide 1-1

Special Messages

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

Helpful hints that will make using your computer easier and faster.

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HINT:

Important information concerning the operation of your Internet PC.

NOTE:

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Locating Help

Glossary

Index

CAUTION:

WARNING:

Compaq provides you with several resources to help you learn about your Internet
PC.

Computer terms that may be unfamiliar to you are identified in the g lossary
inReference Manual.

The index in each guide or manual is a comprehensive list of the topics covered in
this manual.

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

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

1-2 Using This Guide

Service and
Support Guide

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Your Internet PC is equipped with several helpful programs that will aid you in
identifying and solving common computer problems. You can learn about these
programs in the Service and Support Guide.

If you need further technical support or assistance, visit the Compaq Web site at:

www.compaq.com/mypresario

Compaq technical support telephone numbers are listed in the Limited Warranty
Statement included with your Internet PC.

Locate the model and serial numbers for your computer before you call technical support.

NOTE:

Write your computer’s model and serial numbers below for future use.

Model and Serial Number Information

Purchase Date

Store Name

Computer Model Number

Computer Serial Number

Monitor Model Number

Troubleshooting

For More
Information

Monitor Serial Number

The Troubleshooting section shows how to fix many common
computer-related issues. Refer to the Troubleshooting section located in the
Features Guide.

For the latest information about the topics discussed in this Reference Manual,
please visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com.

Using This Guide 1-3

Comments About This Guide

Compaq Computer Corporation welcomes comments and suggestions you may have
concerning this guide. Send correspondence to the following address:

COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION
ATTN: DOCUMENTATION PROGRAM MANAGER
MAIL CODE 060504
20555 SH 249
HOUSTON, TX 77070

This address is for comments and suggestions only. It is not for the purpose of obtaining

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technical assistance.

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Chapter 2

Checking Your Connections

The following diagram shows how to connect devices to your Internet PC and to
identify all connectors.

The view shown may differ slightly from your Internet PC.

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Checking Your Connections 2-1

NOTE:

Compaq Internet PC Rear Connectors

Identifying the Front Components of Your Internet PC

The view shown may differ slightly from your Internet PC.

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2-2 Checking Your Connections

NOTE:

No. Component

CD, DVD, or CD-RW Drive (DVD and CD-RW Drive available on select models only; location

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of the CD-RW Drive may vary)
Pressure point used to open the door

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Diskette Drive

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Diskette Drive Activity Light

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Zip Drive (available on select models only)

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Internet PC Front Components

No. Component

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Hard Drive Activity Light

CD, DVD, or CD-RW Drive Eject Button

Diskette Drive Eject Button

Zip Drive Ejuect Button/Activity Light

Power Status Light

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Power Button

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Digital Creativity Imaging Center (available on select models only)

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Identifying the Rear Components on Your Internet PC

The following table identifies the icons for the components that are located on the
back of your Internet PC.

Icon Component

Z

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T

W

V

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X

Scroll Mouse

AC Power Connector

Internet Keyboard

USB Ports (2)

SVGA Monitor Port

Parallel Printer Port

Digital Flat Panel Monitor Port (available on select models only)

Serial Port

Checking Your Connections 2-3

Icon Component

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z

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^

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or PHONE

LINE

or

S

IEEE-1394 Connector

Microphone

TV Out

Modem Line Out* (The appearance of your modem may vary.)

Modem Line In* (The appearance of your modem may vary.)

Game Port

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¾

or

Audio In

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or

½

* For more information on the 56K V.90 PCI modem, refer to the
Reference Manual supplied with your computer; for information on the digital modem, refer to the

Compaq Digital DSL/56K Modem

Audio Out

section in the Reference Manual.

Learning About Your Modem

section in the

Introducing the

2-4 Checking Your Connections

Chapter 3

Using the Compaq Internet

Keyboard

Your Compaq Internet Keyboard offers an assortment of Easy Access buttons that
make accessing the Internet and using your favorite software programs easier and
faster. Along with the standard computer keyboard, the Internet Keyboard provides
the following:

◆ Internet Button Suite

◆ Multimedia Easy Access buttons

Using the Internet Button Suite

The Internet buttons allow easy access to the following:

◆ e-mail

◆ Internet searches

◆ your favorite Web sites

◆ electronic shopping

Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard 3-1

Internet Button Suite

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Instant E-Mail

sending and reading your E-mail.

Community

that provides unique services for communication
over the Internet.

My Presario

for product information, helpful hints, performance
updates, service, and more.

Instant Internet

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

Instant Search

helps you locate information on the Internet.

Online MarketPlace

shopping experience. Compaq has partnered with
several companies to provide you with the
convenience of catalog shopping at the touch of a
button.

Retail Central

your computer store and a variety of leading
consumer companies.

provides one-touch access for

takes you to a predefined Web site

is your instant connection to Compaq

provides your daily start point to

accesses a default Web site that

takes you to an electronic

provides an instant connection to

Instant E-Mail

reading your E-mail using Microsoft Outlook Express.

Community

provides unique services for communication over the
Internet.

My Presario

product information, helpful hints, performance updates,
service, and more.

Instant Internet

Internet. It connects you to a personalized Web page filled
with local weather, news, sports, and financial information.

Instant Search

locate information on the Internet.

Instant Answer

obtain specific information about your Internet PC.

Secure E-Commerce/Featured Web Site

electronic shopping experience. Compaq has partnered
with several companies to provide you with the
convenience of catalog shopping at the touch of a button.

provides one-touch access for sending and

takes you to a predefined Web site that

is your instant connection to Compaq for

provides your daily start point to the

accesses a default Web site that helps you

provides you with a central location to

takes you to an

For the Internet Button Suite to operate, you must be connected to the Internet. Until you set up

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NOTE:

your Internet Service Provider (ISP), each Internet button will launch the Compaq Internet Setup
process.

Using the Multimedia Easy Access Buttons

The Multimedia Easy Access buttons allow you to easily do the followin g:

◆ control your CDs and DVDs

◆ change the volume

◆ skip tracks

◆ mute the sound

◆ eject or load CDs and DVDs

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These multimedia buttons are

NOTE:

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Play/Pause

Rewind/Previous Track

programmable.

not

Multimedia Easy Access Buttons

starts or stops CD or DVD temporarily.

skips to the previous track.

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Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard 3-3

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Fast Forward/Next Track

ends the CD or DVD playback.

Stop

Eject/Load

ejects or loads the CD or DVD.

skips to the next track.

Using Additional Button Features of Your Keyboard

Your Internet Keyboard is equipped with several special-purpose buttons.

Additional Keyboard Buttons

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Quick Print

print from your Microsoft compatible
programs. This button is
programmable.

Built In Technician

open the Built In Technician software.

Minus

volume of your PC audio.

Mute

your PC audio.

Plus

volume of your PC audio.

Sleep

power state, as well as wakes your
computer. The light on the Sleep
button glows green when the system
is awake, and amber when the system
is asleep.

enables you to quickly

allows you to

allows you to decrease the

allows you to temporarily mute

allows you to increase the

puts your computer into a low

Quick Print

from your Microsoft compatible programs.
This button is programmable.

Launch

Works/Microsoft Word (depending on your
computer). This button is programmable.

Minus

of your PC audio.

Mute

PC audio.

Plus

your PC audio.

Sleep

power state, as well as wakes your
computer. The light on the Sleep button
glows green when the system is awake,
and amber when the system is asleep.

enables you to quickly print

enables you to launch Microsoft

allows you to decrease the volume

allows you to temporarily mute your

allows you to increase the volume of

puts your computer into a low

3-4 Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard

Reprogramming Your Easy Access Buttons

You can reprogram the Internet Easy Access buttons to reflect your personal
preferences.

The Easy Access Internet buttons can only be reprogrammed to other URLs (Web sites).

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NOTE:

The Easy Access ¸ icon is located on the Windows desktop Status bar. It can also
be accessed by clicking the Start button, then Programs and choosing
Reprogram Easy Access Buttons.

To reprogram your Easy Access buttons, complete the following steps:

1. From the Status bar, right-click the Easy Access ¸¸¸¸ icon and choose
Reprogram Easy Access Buttons. The Compaq Easy Access Button Settings
window is displayed.

2. Click the button you wish to change.

3. Follow the instructions provided.

After you have reprogrammed the button, move the cursor over each butto n and your
choices will be displayed by Hover Help. Select the choice you prefer.

Disabling and
Enabling the
Easy Access
Buttons

You can turn off all Easy Access buttons from the Easy Access Button program.
When the buttons are disabled, only the Sleep and Volume Control buttons will

operate. The Easy Access
on top. You can still access the button functions if you click the Easy Access

icon.
To disable the Easy Access buttons, complete the following steps:

1. From the Status bar, right-click the Easy Access

2. Click Disable Easy Access Buttons.

To enable the Easy Access buttons, complete the following steps:

1. From the Status bar, right-click the Easy Access

2. Click Enable Easy Access Buttons.

¸ icon located on the Status bar will appear with a red X

¸

ý¸ icon.

¸ icon.

Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard 3-5

Working with the Standard Keyboard Keys

The standard keyboard has four major types of keys:

◆ main keys (typewriter-style)

◆ function keys (F1 through F12)

◆ arrow keys (← → ↑ ↓)

◆ numeric keys (calculator-style)

Some keys have special functions when used either alone or combined with other
keys. The functions may vary depending on the programs you are using. Refer to
Help to learn how these keys can be used in combination with other keys to develop
shortcuts in your prog rams .

Key/
Button

← → ↑ ↓

±

)

Alt Alt

Backspace Backspace

Caps Lock Caps Lock

Ctrl Control

Delete Delete

End End

Description

moves the cursor left, right, up, and down.

Arrow

Windows

Windows Application

is frequently used in combination with other keys. By pressing
moves from the cursor to the menu bar. The effect depends on the program you are
using.

glows when the key is active.

is normally used in combination with other keys. The effect depends on the

program you are using.

deletes the character to the right of the cursor and moves the following text

left one space.

moves the cursor to the end of the text line, table cell, or document. It can also

be used in combination with other keys.

opens the

moves the cursor left one space and deletes the character in that space.

capitalizes all letters when typed. The Caps Lock light on the keyboard

menu.

Start

usually has the same effect as a right mouse click.

Alt

, the focus

Esc Esc

F1-F12 Function

3-6 Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard

exits a program, moves back one window, or cancels a command, depending on

the program you are using.

keys are assigned specific tasks, depending on the program you are using.
Some tasks include shortcuts, spelling and grammar, and activating the menu bar.
Refer to Help for details on specific key combinations.

Key/
Button

Description

Home Home

Insert Insert

moves the cursor to the beginning of the text line, table cell, or document.
can also be used in combination with other keys.

Home

switches typing between insert and overtype modes. For example, after

pressing this key, new text is either inserted into the current text or replaces it.

Page Up/

Page Up/Page Down

Page Down

Pause Pause

temporarily stops screen scrolling. The effect depends on the program you are

using.

Print Scrn Print Scrn

Scroll Lock Scroll Lock

be controlled by the arrow keys. The Scroll Lock light on the keyboard glows when
this key is activated. The effect depends on the program you are using.

Shift Shift

is frequently used in combination with other keys. The effect depends on the

program you are using.

moves the page up or down.

prints the displayed screen in most programs.

prevents automatic scrolling in some programs and allows scrolling to

Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard 3-7

Keyboard Status Lights

Status lights provide information about your computer’s operation. Your Internet
Keyboard is equipped with the status lights shown below.

No. Icon Component

Keyboard Status Lights

1

2

3

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á

5

Num Lock

Pressing the

Caps Lock

status light will glow. Select this function by pressing the
your Internet Keyboard.

Scroll Lock

indicates that use of the 10-key number pad will produce only numbers.

Num Lock

capitalizes letters when typed. When this function is active, the keyboard

indicates that automatic scrolling has been disabled.

key on the keyboard will activate and deactivate this function.

Caps Lock

key on the left of

3-8 Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard

Chapter 4

Introducing the Digital Creativity

Imaging Center

(available on select models only)

The Digital Creativity Imaging Center (DCIC) is the latest in digital interfaces
coupled with imaging software. You can use it to perform the following tasks:

◆ Connect digital video camcorders and videophone cameras

◆ Input, capture, edit, and enhance full-motion video, audio, and photos

◆ Apply special effects to videos and 3-D titling for introductions

◆ Attach your saved files to e-mail or word processing documents

◆ Create a custom background for your computer desktop

Introducing the Digital Creativity Imaging Center 4-1

Understanding
Digital
Interfaces

The DCIC is the connection point for digital equipment such as USB cameras,
camcorders, and other devices. The DCIC is made up of two Universal Serial Bus
(USB) connectors and one IEEE-1394 connector (designed to support rapid transfer
of audio and video signals). The connectors are located on the front of the computer,
as shown in the following graphic:

Digital Creativity Imaging Center

No. Icon Component

1

2

3

Check the guidelines for your particular digital equipment to determine which
connector is required. Check the Compaq Web site for special adapter cables.

4-2 Introducing the Digital Creativity Imaging Center

S

W

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Game port (available on select models)

USB ports (2)

IEEE-1394 connector (available on select models)

Creating Videos

Your Compaq Internet PC is equipped with MGI VideoWave II software
(available on select model s) , a po werfu l t o ol t hat al lows you t o create v ide os qu ickly
and easily. With MGI VideoWave II, you can do the following:

◆ Capture media

◆ Animate text

◆ Add special effects and transitions

◆ Use video animation

◆ Mix audio

◆ Edit video using the cutting room and dark room.

For detailed information and instructions for using MGI VideoWave II, refer to the
program Help .

Introducing the Digital Creativity Imaging Center 4-3

4-4 Introducing the Digital Creativity Imaging Center

Chapter 5

Learning About Your CD-ReWritable

(CD-RW) Drive

(available on select models only)

Your CD-RW drive has the following attributes:

◆ Supports standard CD-ROM, write-once CD-R, and rewritable CD-RW discs.

◆ Can be used to create your own audio CDs, share information, and save data for

backups and other data storage needs.

Understanding Your CD-R and CD-RW Media

CD-R and CD-RW media have the following features:

◆ CD-R discs can be used on nearly any computer system with a CD-ROM Drive.

◆ CD-R is recommended for creating audio discs or sharing information between

computers.

◆ CD-R discs can be written to only once. However, you can write to CD-R discs

over multiple recording sessions until you choose to finalize the disc.
(Finalization is explained under just!audio in The just!burn CD Assistant in this
section or in the online manual.)

◆ CD-RW can be used to create CD backups of your personal CDs.

◆ CD-RW discs are reusable and can be over-written.

◆ CD-RW discs are recommended for creating personal system backups.

For best compatibility, CD-RW discs should be played on your CD-RW drive.

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Learning About Your CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Drive 5-1

HINT:

Accessing the just!burn User’s Manual

The just!burn software included with your Presario Internet PC comes with a
complete online user’s manual to answer any questions you might have about the
functionality of the software with your CD-RW Drive.

To access the just!burn User’s Manual, complete the following steps:

1. At your Windows desktop, click Start.

2. Click Programs.

3. Click CeQuadrat and select just!burn Manual.
The online manual opens for your use.

The just!burn CD Assistant

The just!burn CD Assistant will appear whenever a blan k disc is inserted into the
CD-RW Drive. From the just!burn CD Assistant screen, you are given options
allowing access to the following tools in the package.

PacketCD

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PacketCD stores files to your CD-R or CD-RW disc. Selecting this option creates a
drive letter in you r Windows Explorer screen . You can copy individual file s and treat
your CD-RW drive just like any other removable media drive (e.g., diskette, Zip).
With PacketCD you can format CD-RW media. Formatting options include
Random CD-RW and Sequential CD-RW.

When prompted to format your media, choose the format option that best fits your specific

HINT:

needs.

To share data stored on CD-R or CD-RW that has been formatted sequentially,
you must first finalize your disc. Right -cl i ck your mous e on the CD-RW drive letter
and select Finalize Disc. When your disc is inserted into another PC’s CD-ROM or
DVD drive for the first time, you will be prompted to install the Universal Disc
Format (UDF) program. You will not need to install UDF on the drive again.

5-2 Learning About Your CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Drive

just!audio

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just!audio lets you create your own audio CDs. You may record over multiple
recording sessions to fill your CD-R disc. When the CD-R disc is complete, you must
use the Finalize option in order to play your di sc in an audio CD player or CD-ROM
drive.

Once you have finalized your CD-R disc in just!audio, you will not be able to write to it again.

HINT:

just!audio automatically finalizes after recording. If you don’t want just!audio to
finalize your newly created audio CD after the first recording session, you must
change the default setting. On the Options screen, uncheck the Finalize Disc Option
box to change the default setting.

To test the system performance, Compaq recommends using the Emulate Only option, located on

HINT:

the Options screen, when recording a new CD-R or using a computer system for the first time. This
allows you to perform a test run before actually recording.

CD!backup

just!data

CD!backup will create personal backups of almost any CD quickly and easily. If you
only have a CD-RW drive, your hard drive will act as temporary storage until you
insert a destination CD-R or CD-RW disc and write to it. If your Internet PC is
equipped with an additional CD- or DVD-ROM drive, you can write directly
between the drives to create a personal CD backup.

just!data easily creates data CDs which can be read on almost any computer and
operating system.Your Internet PC can use your hard drive for temporary storage of
files, enabling you to copy from o ne disc to anothe r if you have on ly a CD-RW drive.
If your PC is equi pped with both a CD- or DVD-ROM driv e and a CD -R W drive, you
can choose to write data directly between the two drives. Use these CDs instead of
diskettes to transfer files from one computer to another. Additionally, you can use
just!data to back up and share MP3 files and other comp ressed digital audio files with
other PCs. However, you cannot play these CDs on an audio CD player.

For more information about using these tools, refer to the online user’s manual.

Learning About Your CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Drive 5-3

5-4 Learning About Your CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Drive

Chapter 6

Learning About Your TV Out

Connection

(available on select models only)

Using Your TV Out Connection

Your computer is equipped with a graphics card consisting of an S-Video connector
referred to as TV Out.

With a TV Out connection, you can do the following:

◆ Play games on a big screen television or monitor.

◆ Watch DVD movies on television rather than on a computer monitor.

◆ Play a video segment for recording on a VCR.

The view shown may differ slightly from your Internet PC.

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Learning About Your TV Out Connection 6-1

NOTE:

No. Component

1

2

3

TV-Out Connections

SVGA Monitor Connector

TV Out Connector (available on select models)

Digital Flat Panel Monitor Port (available on select models)