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Introduction

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

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

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This guide is designed to help you:

➜ Get acquainted with computer features you’ll want to try

during the first few days or weeks.

➜ Keep your computer running smoothly with the tools on your

computer.

➜ Solve problems if they occur.

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Who Should Read This

Who Should Read This Guide?

Using My Presario—Getting Started and Beyond

Guide?

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

The Glossary, at the back of this guide, has 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.

This easy-to-scan guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as possible. The page layout lets you see, at a glance, how the information is organized.

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The first column lists major topics. It explains what the topic is and why it is important to you. This column also lists important warnings and useful tips, and it directs you to additional reference material as needed.

The second column explains how to perform a procedure. It contains step-by-step instructions.

The third column uses graphics to help you visualize the task and to validate what you are doing as you do it. Complex or detailed graphics may span both columns.

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Symbols and Graphics Used

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

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

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

Understanding the background or concept may help you solve a problem.

Helpful hints make using your computer easier and faster.

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

▲▲▲▲Caution: Failure to follow directions may result in damage to

equipment or loss of data.

Computer Illustrations and Features

The computer illustrations shown and the features described in this guide may differ slightly from your Compaq Presario Internet PC.

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Where Can I Find Information?

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

➜ Quick Set-Up poster

Where Can I Find Information?

Warranty Certificate

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

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.

➜ Warranty Certificate ➜ Getting Started:

Microsoft Windows

manual

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

http://www.compaq.co.uk

Upgrading Your Computer

Expand your Presario performance with upgrades like memory and additional peripherals, such as digital cameras and printers. To learn more, visit the Online Store at:

http://www.compaq.co.uk

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Safety

Safety and Comfort

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

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

During an electrical storm, disconnect your computer (and all peripherals) from the power source.

The Compaq Safety and Comfort Guide contains Safety and Comfort information on how to:

➜ Set up your work area for maximum comfort. ➜ Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and health

habits while using your computer.

➜ Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or

fires.

➜ Become static-free before removing the side panel

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Setting Up Yo u r Computer

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

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setting up to upgrading new components. This chapter introduces you to the internal and external features of your computer. It also walks you through the process of registering your computer and setting up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account. The remaining chapters of this guide show you how easy it is to use your Compaq Presario.

Note: Illustrations and features shown may differ slightly from your Computer.

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ETTING UP YOUR COMPUTER

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Your Presario 5000 Series at aGlance

Before you begin, you’ll want to become familiar with the components of your Compaq Presario 5000 series.

Some components have color-coded connectors that match the ports on the back of your computer.

Your Presario 5000 Series at a Glance

What’s at the Front? (5000 Series)

1 CD-ROM, CD-RW, or

DVD-ROM drive

2 Dual USB and 1394 (varies

by model) port for connecting peripheral devices, such as gamepads, joysticks, and video cameras

3 Power button 4 CD storage for storing a

maximum of five CDs

5 Diskette drive

What’s at the Back? (5000 Series)

1 Power port 2 Parallel port for connecting

peripheral devices, such as printers

3 USB port for connecting an

Internet keyboard or other USB devices

4 PS2 port for connecting a

keyboard or mouse

5 Modem port for connecting

to a phone line

6 Serial port for connecting a

serial printer

7 Audio speakers port 8 Microphone port 9 Monitor port

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Ethernet port for connecting to an Ethernet network

(if equipped)

Note: Connectors may vary by model.

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Your Presario 7000 Series at a Glance

Before you begin, you’ll want to become familiar with the components of your Compaq Presario 7000 series.

Some components have color-coded connectors that match the ports on the back of your computer.

Your Presario 7000 Series at a Glance

What’s at the Front? (7000 Series)

1 CD-ROM, CD-RW, or

DVD-ROM drive

2 Dual USB and 1394 (varies

by model) port for connecting peripheral devices, such as gamepads, joysticks, and video cameras

3 Power button 4 CD storage for storing a

maximum of five CDs

5 Diskette drive

What’s at the Back? (7000 Series)

1 Power port 2 PS2 port for connecting a

keyboard

3 USB port for connecting

an Internet keyboard or other USB devices

4 Serial port 5 Parallel port 6 1394 high speed port 7 Game/MIDI port 8 Ethernet port (if equipped) 9 PS2 port for connecting a

mouse

: SVGA connector to connect a monitor ; Audio Out for connecting your speakers (light green) < Audio In for connecting audio devices* (light blue) = Microphone port (light pink)

> Modem port

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Note: The Soundblaster LIVE soundcard is equipped with an additional port: the SPDIF Digital Out. (yellow)

Note: Connectors may vary by model.

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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.

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

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

3. Connect the power cable.

4. Connect the keyboard to the rear USB port and the mouse to the PS2 port.

5. Connect the telephone cable between the Modem Line In

port and and your telephone line socket.

6. Plug the monitor and computer power cables into the wall outlet.

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7. Turn on the monitor and press the Power 1 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 two topics discuss the registration process.

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Registration

Registering with Microsoft

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

Registration activates the warranties by entering your serial numbers in the manufacturers’ databases. Anytime you install new software or hardware, be sure to register it with the manufacturer to activate the warranty.

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

Registering with Microsoft enables you to receive technical support for the Windows operating system, software updates, and notices about new Microsoft products.

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Printer Setup

Setting Up Your Printer

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

A printer allows you to print any document from your e-mail, and Web sites.

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 installation. USB is new technology on all currently manufactured computers.

) for

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

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

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

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

5. Turn on the printer.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions. If prompted, insert the printer set-up diskette.

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

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Windows Basics

Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs on your

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For more information on the Windows desktop, refer to the Getting Started: Microsoft Windows manual that came with your computer.

computer. This means that Windows controls and manages your computer by translating your mouse and keyboard instructions into a language your computer can understand.

The Windows desktop is your personal workspace. On the Windows desktop, you give your computer instructions to perform tasks: Access files, copy files, connect to the Internet, read e-mail, and more.

In this chapter, you learn how to use the standard features of the Windows desktop.

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Features of the Windows Desktop

Although computers vary based on specific hardware and software, the Windows desktop has many standard features.

In this section, you are introduced to the major components of the desktop:

➜ Icons ➜ Taskbar ➜ Start menu ➜ Windows Help

Features of the Windows Desktop

Viewing the Windows Desktop

When you turn on your computer, Microsoft Windows automatically starts. The first screen you see after Windows goes through the startup process is the Windows desktop, the area in which you work.

Note: The programs and icons displayed vary by model.

Each time you access a program, a button for that program appears on the Windows taskbar each button to switch to that program.

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On the Windows desktop 2 there are several small graphics 1 (called icons). An icon represents a program, disk drive, file, or folder, and provides easy access to the programs or documents you use on a regular basis.

Across the bottom of the desktop is a grey bar (called the Windows taskbar 3). The taskbar includes the Start button 5, buttons for each program that is currently active, and the system tray (systray) 4. The taskbar allows you to pick and choose options or activities, and it is always displayed on your desktop.

The systray 4 contains icons for some of the system programs that load automatically at startup. The system clock is also displayed on the systray.

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Using the Start Menu

When you click the Start button, a menu is displayed that allows you to select tasks, such as:

➜ Starting a program ➜ Finding or opening a

document

➜ Changing your

computer settings

➜ Shutting down the

computer

The Start menu also lists programs, documents, and other options available on your computer.

You should always turn off your computer by selecting Shut Down from the Start menu. Otherwise, an error message is displayed the next time you turn on your computer.

The following table lists some typical Start menu options and the function of each option. The available Start menu options vary by model.

Start Menu Options Functions

Programs Displays a list of programs available on your

computer.

Favorites Opens your favorite files and Web pages.

Documents Displays a recently accessed list of

documents, which you can select to open again.

Settings Allows you to modify Windows desktop or

computer settings.

Find Enables you to search for files or folders

located on a drive that you specify.

Help Displays answers to your questions about

Microsoft Windows.

Run Opens programs and Web pages.

Log Off Logs off the current user so that a new user

can log on.

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Shut Down Shuts down or restarts your computer.

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Accessing Windows Online Help

Microsoft Windows includes online documentation to help answer your questions about how the computer operating system works.

If you are not familiar with the features of Microsoft Windows, several tutorials are available through Microsoft’s online Help file.

The Microsoft Web site, at www.microsoft.com, offers numerous tools and information on the following topics:

Windows

➜

Internet Explorer browser

➜

Microsoft Knowledge Base

➜

1. Click the Start button.

2. Select Help. The Windows Help screen is displayed.

3. Select the Index tab 2.

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Note: The Contents tab 1 lists help topics by subject, the Index tab 2 lists topics alphabetically, and the Search tab topics based on keywords you type in the box.

3 lets you search for

4. Type the keyword you want to know about 4 or select an index entry from the list 5. If you type a keyword, the associated index entry is automatically displayed.

5. Click the Display button 7. The information appears on the right side of the screen.

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6. To exit, click the

button 6 on the Help screen.

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➜ Keyboard—Become

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

➜ Scroll Mouse—See how

easy it is to use the scroll mouse and learn shortcuts to save time.

➜ Speakers—Enjoy the

experience of high-quality sound with your computer.

➜ Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD-ROM

Drives—Use the various drives to listen to your favorite CDs or to watch movies.

➜ Internet Video Camera—Understand the many capabilities

of an Internet video camera.

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The standard keys perform the following functions:

➜ Main keys are the

typewriter-style keys.

➜ Function keys are the

F1 to 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.

➜ 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.

➜ Numeric keys work

like a calculator keypad.

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

Main keys

Function keys

Note: Style of keyboard may vary.

Arrow keys

Numeric keys

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

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

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

CD/DVD Control Buttons

Internet Zone Buttons

Quick Launch Help Button

Quick Launch Web Button

Volume/Mute Button

Sleep Button

LED Status Lights

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

Refer to “Adjusting the Volume” in this chapter to adjust the volume when playing a CD or a DVD.

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Play/Pause starts or stops

a CD or DVD temporarily.

Rewind/Previous Track

skips to the previous track.

Fast Forward/Next Track

skips to the next track.

Note: Buttons may vary by model.

Stop ends the CD or DVD play,

rewind, and fast forward functions.

Eject/Load ejects or loads the

CD or DVD.

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With the press of a keyboard button, you can get on the Internet fast, read your e-mail, or check out the latest in entertainment.

Depending on which Internet Service Provider (ISP) you have, the default options provided by the Internet Zone buttons may vary.

Until you set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP), each Internet button takes you to a window that guides you through the ISP set-up process.

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Note: Button functions may vary by model and by region.

No. Description

Search accesses a Web site that helps you locate news and

information on the Internet. Search for topics including news and information, shopping, images, music, and video. The default Web browser is Alta Vista.

Activity launches the Internet Activity Centre. The default brings

you to an online community site with chat sessions, discussion boards, clubs, home pages, photo albums, web voice products and more.

E-mail provides one-touch access for sending and reading your

e-mail.

Instant Internet provides your daily start point to the Internet. It

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

My Presario is your instant connection to Compaq for getting the

most out of your computer and the Internet. Learn about the top Internet Zones or adventure into your favorite Activity Centers to get creative using the Web.

Retail/Affinity Central provides an instant connection to your

computer store and a variety of leading consumer companies.

Music Central launches the world of music and entertainment.

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You can access your favorite program, Web site, or document by pressing the Quick Launch Web buttons. These are the Help

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Help takes you to the Service and Support folder on the Windows

desktop.

My Program accesses the utility where you can program the

button to launch your favorite software, Web site, or document.

Note: Buttons and their function may vary by model and region.

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After you assign the

My Program

DDDD button

settings, pressing the button automatically opens your selected software, Web site, or document.

The Volume Control buttons allow you to control the volume of your computer. Or, if you want silence, press the Mute a button. It’s that simple!

1. Press the My Program D

button 1.

A window opens.

2. Select a program or Web site.

3. Click Next.

4. Select Program or Document.

5. Select the program or document you want to assign to the

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6. Click OK to verify your selection.

7. Click OK.

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When listening to or viewing a CD or DVD, use the following buttons on your keyboard to adjust the volume as needed:

➜ Press the minus

to decrease the volume.

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You can also adjust the volume by clicking the Speaker the system tray at the bottomright corner of the Windows taskbar.

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➜ Press the plus

to increase the volume.

➜ Press the mute

to turn off the sound.

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