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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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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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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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In this chapter, you learn about the following exciting,

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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

My Program

G and

DDDD buttons.

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No. Description

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

My Program

DDDD button.

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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button 3

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Reassigning the Help Button

The Help G button takes you to the Service and Support folder for support for the following programs:

➜ McAfee Active Shield ➜ Compaq Service

Connection

➜ Compaq Diagnostics ➜ Quick Restore

To restore the Help Web site, select Restore to Default

Settings when reassigning the Help

button.

After you assign the Help button, it is set until you reassign it.

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

2. Point to Settings and then Control Panel. The Control Panel window is displayed.

3. Double-click the Easy

Access Buttons

icon. The Compaq Easy Access Button Settings window is displayed.

4. Press the Help

button.

5. Select either Program or Web site and click Next.

6. Select the program, document, or Web site you want to program to the Help

G button.

7. Click OK to verify your selection.

8. Click OK to apply your selection.

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Reassigning the My Program Button

If you have already assigned the My

DDDD

Program

button, this procedure allows you to reprogram it to a different program, document, or Web site, as often as you would like.

After you reassign the My Program

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

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

2. Point to Settings and then Control Panel. The Control Panel is window is displayed.

3. Double-click the Configure

Easy Access Button

icon. The Compaq Easy Access Button Settings window is displayed.

4. Press the My Program button.

5. Select Launch a new program or Launch a new Web site.

6. Click Next.

7. Select the program, document, or Web site you want to program to the My Program button.

8. Click OK to verify your selection.

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9. Click OK to apply your selection.

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Customizing the Internet Zone Buttons

Some Internet buttons have a default function and others can be assigned a function, such as calling up your favorite Internet page or reading your email. After they have been assigned a function, these buttons can be reassigned to a different function.

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

2. Point to Settings and then Control Panel. The Control Panel is window is displayed.

3. Double-click the Easy Access Buttons

icon. The Compaq Easy Access Button Settings window is displayed where your can select the button you would like to program.

4. Press the Internet button that you would like to program.

This will take you to a Web site that will provide instructions for reassigning the Internet button.

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Activity

E-mail

Instant Internet

My Presario

Retail/Affinity Central

Music Central

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If you’re going to be away from your computer but want to leave the power on, you can let your computer go to sleep. This process allows you to let programs run while putting your computer into a low-power state, which saves energy. However, some software (such as DVD software) might disable the sleep mode.

You can wake your computer by moving the mouse, by clicking a mouse button, or by pressing any of the keyboard buttons.

Press the Sleep E button 1 on the keyboard and your computer goes to sleep. Or, your computer will go to sleep automatically if no activity occurs within 20 minutes.

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Press the Sleep E button 1 on the keyboard and your computer wakes up.

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The system lights on the keyboard provide a quick status of your computer and keyboard settings.

Post Office Protocol (POP) is a commonly used messaging protocol. The most widely used implementation of this protocol is POP3. POP3 is a retrieval protocol, used to retrieve mail messages from a POP server. E-mail messages received by the POP server are delivered to a server mailbox and messages reside there until you retrieve them.

The system status lights are shown in the following illustration, and the function of each light is explained.

No. Description

E-mail indicates when you have e-mail waiting to be read.

Note: This light only works with POP3 Internet services. Some ISPs do not support this functionality.

Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode.

Num Lock indicates that you can use the numeric key pad to type

numbers.

Caps lock indicates all text typed will appear as capitalized letters.

Scroll lock indicates when the scroll-lock function is engaged,

allowing you to scroll through a document without moving the cursor.

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Your computer comes with a scroll mouse. The scroll mouse directs a cursor on the Windows desktop. You use the mouse to move quickly and easily through a document or Web site.

Instead of using the scroll bar to display pages, move the scroll wheel on your mouse forwards or backwards through a document or Web site to save time.

Click by pressing and releasing the left mouse button quickly one time. You will hear a single clicking sound.

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Double-click by pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice, quickly.

Some mouse functions may not work with all software.

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Click by pressing and holding down the left mouse button with the cursor positioned on a scroll bar.

Click and hold down on the scroll handle (the box in a scroll bar area) to position text. Or single-click the arrow buttons to move up or down one line at time.

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Speakers

(available on select models)

Speaker options depend on which model you have. However, the JBL Platinum Series are the standard speakers that come with most Compaq Presario desktop computers. You can use the speakers freestanding or mount them to the side of some monitors. For more information, see the documentation that came with the speakers.

To set up the speakers, follow the directions on the monitor Quick Set-Up poster. If you purchased speakers separately, follow the included instructions.

You can listen to many digital MP3 portable music players by plugging them into the Audio In port on the right side of the speaker (on JBL Platinum Series speakers). Other portable music players include:

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To turn the speakers on or off, press the Power button on the right side of the speaker

No. Description

Power Button—conveniently allows quick power down when not

in use, or to mute the sound. Simply push and release the Power button—the light indicates when the power is on.

Headphone Jack—allows you to connect most stereo

headphones for your personal listening pleasure.

Audio-In Port—an advanced feature that lets you quickly connect

your favorite Digital MP3 player or any portable audio device and play any audio directly through the speakers. Simply plug in your player to the port and control the volume from your player.

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If the volume is too low, use the Volum e Control on the connected digital player to adjust the volume.

➜ CD player ➜ Cassette player ➜ Stereo

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These devices connect with stereo cable (3.5 mm plug) available at most electronic stores and computer retailers.

Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW and DVD-ROM drives

Using the Diskette Drive

1. Hold a diskette with the label facing up and the arrow on the diskette pointing toward the drive; then gently push the diskette into the drive.

2. To remove a diskette, press the Eject button 1 on the diskette drive.

▲▲▲▲Caution: Wait until the

diskette-drive activity is complete (the activity light

2 stops glowing) before

removing a diskette. Removing a diskette when the drive is reading from or writing to the diskette can damage the diskette or the information stored on it.

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The hard drive stores system files, software, and data files inside your computer. When you install software, download files from the Internet, receive e-mail and attachments, or create new files, the computer saves them on your hard drive. The available storage space is gradually used. To regain storage space, you can either delete files or programs loaded on your computer.

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CD-RW and DVD-ROM Drives

Your computer may have one or more drives depending on the model you purchased:

➜ Diskette drive ➜ Hard drive ➜ CD-ROM drive ➜ CD-RW drive ➜ DVD-ROM drive

Each drive has different size capacities for storing information.

The diskette drive uses a diskette to store files. Once information is copied onto a diskette, it remains there until you delete or overwrite it.

Note: Your computer must be turned on before you can insert or remove a disc.

1. Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive.

2. Carefully lift the disc from the CD case by holding the disc only by the edges to avoid touching the surface.

3. Place the disc, label side facing up, into the round area of the tray. If the tray contains support tabs, carefully slide the disc under the tabs to position it correctly in the tray.

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4. Press the Load/Eject button to close the drive.

The other drives are discussed on the following pages.

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The CD-ROM drive allows you to read data from a CD or listen to a music CD.

The CD-RW drive allows you to read and write data to disc(s) for storage.

The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view your favorite movies, listen to music, or read information from CDs.

If a CD doesn’t play, make sure the drive is closed.

You can set the volume control from the keyboard. Select models may have a jack and volume control on the physical drive that may not work.

Press the

Load/Eject

button to open the drive

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2. Carefully lift the CD or the

DVD from the drive.

3. Press the Load/Eject

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button on the front of the drive to close the door.

4. Store the disc in its protective case or in the storage

compartment on the front of the computer.

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1. Insert a disc into the

CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive with the label face up.

2. If, after a few seconds, the

disc does not automatically start playing, press the Play/ Pause ® button on the keyboard.

3. Perform the following tasks using your Internet keyboard as

needed:

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➜ Click the Pause ➜ Click the Forward

button to pause play.

and Back ´ buttons to skip

tracks.

➜ Click the Stop ➜ Press the Eject button on the drive to remove the disc.

button to stop playing the CD.

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A CD-ROM drive reads CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW media. A DVD-ROM drive reads all CD media, plus DVD discs.

When you have finished listening to the CD, store the disc in the storage compartment on the front of your computer or in its protective case.

To adjust the volume, refer to “Adjusting the Volume” in this chapter.

1. For best performance, close all running programs before

inserting a DVD movie, and insert the DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Playback begins automatically.

2. If playback does not begin automatically, click the Start

menu.

3. Point to Programs, and then Compaq DVD Express.

4. Click Compaq DVD Player and select the Play

button.

5. Adjust the play from the keyboard.

If the CD-ROM or DVDROM drive can’t play a disc, check that the disc is inserted with the label face-up and properly seated in the drive. The DVD-ROM drive takes longer to begin playback because it has to determine the type of media being played.

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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.

Stop ends the CD or DVD

playback, rewind, and fast forward functions.

Eject/Load ejects or loads the CD

or DVD.

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You can only play a DVD movie from a DVD-ROM drive. When you have finished watching a movie, store the DVD in its protective case.

You can double-click the DVD Player Windows desktop to start playing a movie.

icon on the

CDs are created using the Adaptec Easy CD Creator (available on select models). Various uses of the CD-RW drive are shown below:

Media Uses

Audio Create personal music CD with your favorite music tracks

and MP3 files.

Data Create a data CD to store data, such as files or folders

from the hard disk. This feature is useful for backing up important files or sharing data with other people.

Direct CD Write files directly to a CD-R/CD-RW just like you copy files

to a disk drive. Drag-and-drop files from one drive to another in Microsoft Explorer without accessing Easy CD Creator.

CD Copier Create entire copy of a CD or a back up of data files.

Jewel Case Creator

Make custom jewel case inserts and CD labels to indicate the title and contents of a CD (labels are sold separately).

For more detailed information refer to chapter 10 of this guide.

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The CD-RW drive allows you to create your own CDs. You can buy two types of media: CD-R and CD-RW.

CD-R media can be played on most of the newer CD players, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM drives. CD-R media can be written to only once. However, you can write to CD-RW media using multiple recording sessions until you finalize the disc.

CD-RW media can be used to make backups of your personal CDs or hard disk. These discs are reusable and can be erased and rewritten to numerous times.

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The Logitech camera installs within minutes. Refer to the Logitech documentation packed with the camera for detailed operating instructions.

Note: Load the camera software prior to plugging the camera into the computer.

The Logitech Spotlife Web site:

➜ Provides 15 Mb of free Web space ➜ Allows you to video broadcast live over the Internet ➜ Lets you chat directly with viewers using text or audio

The Adaptec Easy CD Creator software is intuitive. When you place the cursor over any of the functions, a description of the function is displayed.

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The Logitech QuickCam Express Internet video camera provides many useful features:

➜ Captures images at the

touch of a button

➜ Sends photo and video

e-mail as easily as text

➜ Allows video chatting

for a face-to-face get-together with faraway friends and family

➜ Lets you save a video

image, print it, or send the image over the Internet with easy-touse software

➜ Quickly creates a

personal video

➜ Has one-click “Web

camming,” which lets you put the special events in your life online

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Connecting to the Internet

The Internet is one of the most fascinating developments in

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recent years. When people talk about “the Internet” it is basically the vast network of computers around the globe. In the last few years the internet has become accessible (and affordable) for almost anybody. With the Internet you can e-mail your friends, find information on the World Wide Web, do your banking and investments without leaving home, and use several other internet services. Your Presario Internet PC is fully equipped for Internet use.

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Get Connected

How does it work? You need to subscribe to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) which is your ‘port’ to the net. After doing that you can access the Net with your internet browser MS Internet Explorer and the mail program MS Outlook Express.

Compaq has preselected an Internet provider for you to make it as easy as possible. To make your first contact with the Net and your provider, please make sure your PC is on and connected to the phone line as described in chapter 2.

To get connected, you click the Internet ISP icon on the desktop. This icon differs per country.

This will start a setup wizard which will guide you through the setup process. This chapter shows you further the basics to identify your modem and the use of the Internet.

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56K Modem

Identifying Your 56K Modem

Your Internet PC is equipped with a 56K data/ fax modem.

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button. The Start

menu is displayed.

2. Point to Settings and then click Control Panel. The Control

Panel window is displayed.

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icon. The Modems Properties

window displays the name of the installed modem.

Using the ITU V.90 56K Standard Modem

The ITU V.90 Standard defines modem data transmission at 56 Kbps speeds. The download rate is faster than the upload rate. The theoretical maximum download speed is 56 Kbps, and the maximum upload speed is up to 33.6 Kbps. Although your modem is capable of download speeds of up to 56 Kbps, maximum achievable download transmission rates may not reach 56Kbps and the rate will vary depending on telephone line conditions.

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Getting on the World Wide Web

As soon as you are connected to your ISP you can start surfing the Web.

Getting on the World Wide Web

Surfing The Web

To begin surfing the Web:

1. Click the Internet Explorer

icon on the Desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.

2. As soon as you are

connected you will see two green monitor lights in the lower right-hand corner of the desktop. These lights indicate that you are connected and that your phone line is open.

Internet Explorer will open with a Start Page. You can click on the items on the page which will lead you to other pages. Use the Back and Forward buttons in the button bar to go one page back or one page forward.

Storing your Favorite Pages

The ‘History’ button in the button bar shows you the pages which you have visited recently.

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If you see an interesting page which you are likely to want to visit later, you can store it as ‘favorite’. Click Favorites in the menu bar and click Add to favorites. You can store the address in any of the folders.

If you want to visit one of your favorite pages, click Favorites on the button bar. In the panel on the left you will see a list of all your previously stored pages.

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The Internet has no owner. It is just a word for the entire network of computers around the world.

Typing a web address directly

A website in a newspaper or magazine is displayed in the following format: www.compaq.com.

If you want to visit a page which you do not have stored under your Favorites, you have to type in the address manually.

To type in that address directly, click on the address bar in Internet explorer and type the exact address. Pressing <enter> or clicking ‘go’ on the right hand side of the address bar will trigger the browser to search the page.

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Sending and Receiving E-mail

Sending E-mail

1. Click the MS Outlook Express icon on the desktop.

2. Click new mail in the button bar.

E-mail or ‘electronic mail’ is a fast way to get in contact with friends and family. You have to have the e-mail address of the person you want to mail to. An e-mail address will look like this: someone@someone.com.

3. If you haven’t set up your mail account, a wizard will pop up

which will ask you information your account. You can get this information from your Internet Service provider (ISP).

4. In the To: field, type the e-mail address of the person you

want to send the mail to.

5. Type your message and click send when done.

6. The mail program will connect to your ISP and send the

message.

Receiving E-mail

Until you retrieve your e-mail, the mails are stored on the server of your ISP.

To check your mail:

1. Click the MS Outlook Express icon on the desktop.

2. Click Send/Receive.

3. MS Outlook Express connects to your ISP and retrieves the

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4. You will find your new mail in the ‘inbox’ in the left hand

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Protect Yourself when Downloading Software from the Internet

When you download software files from the Internet, be sure that your anti-virus utility is running. Anti-virus software ensures that your computer does not become infected with a virus.

Protect Yourself when Downloading Software from the Internet

Using Shareware

Shareware is software that is made available on the Internet as downloadable files. Restrictions may apply to the use of these files. Read all copyright materials before downloading software from the Internet.

Using Software “Fixes”

Fixes are updates (or “patches”) to the software on your computer. To access a software fix, go to the Web site of the software manufacturer and find the location of their updates.

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For updates on all hardware-enabling software that came with your Internet PC (the drivers that run your hardware), go to the following Web site to receive free SoftPaqs (“software fixes”):

www.compaq.com/support/files

▲▲▲▲Caution: Hardware-enabling software that does not come directly

from the Compaq Web site may render your hardware unusable.

All third-party software (that did not come with your computer) “patches” must come directly from the manufacturer.

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If you download software from a Web site, follow the installation instructions that are usually displayed on the Web page. If installation instructions are not available, complete the steps listed here.

Before downloading files of any kind from the Internet, make sure that call-waiting is disabled and that your anti-virus utility is running.

If the download process is interrupted, you must restart the download procedure from the beginning.

Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet

1. Before you start downloading, note the location on the hard

drive where the files will be stored. Also, make sure that you have enough disk space available. See the “Computer Upgrades” chapter in this guide for information on checking your hard disk space.

2. After the download is complete, terminate your Internet

connection.

3. Close all other open programs.

4. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to

Settings, and then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window is displayed.

5. Double-click the Add/

Remove Programs The Add/Remove Programs Properties window is displayed.

6. Click the Install button. The

Install Program wizard is displayed.

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For more information on anti-virus software, see the “Preventive Maintenance” chapter in this guide.

Some software is downloaded in a compressed state. Most Web sites using this technology provide links to download the appropriate utility, such as WinZip, to decompress the files.

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7. Click the Next button. The

Run Installation Program window is displayed.

8. Click the Browse buttton.

The Browse dialog box is displayed.

9. Locate and select the

Setup.exe or Install.exe file for the downloaded software.

10. Click the Open button to begin the installation process.

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Advanced E-mail

Advanced E-mail Functions

Sending an E-mail Attachment in Microsoft Outlook Express

Functions

E-mail is a great way to send files across the Internet, and the procedure is simple. Just follow these steps to attach a file to your e-mail.

When you insert a file attachment into an e-mail, your computer creates a copy of the file. Your original file does not move from its location.

You can also insert an attachment by clicking the Attach button message rather than going to the File menu.

on the e-mail

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1. After typing an e-mail message in Outlook Express, click the Insert menu and select File Attachment. The Insert Attachment dialog box is displayed.

2. Locate the file that you want to attach to the e-mail. You may need to click the down arrow next to the Look in box to select the appropriate drive.

3. Click the file that you want to attach to the e-mail.

4. Click the Attach button. The Insert Attachment dialog box closes and the file is inserted as an attachment into your e-mail.

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Opening an E-mail Attachment

You may receive e-mails with attached files. If an e-mail contains an attachment, a paperclip icon is displayed next to the e-mail.

While viewing an e-mail attachment, the e-mail message that contains the attachment is minimized on the Windows taskbar so that you can easily return to the message by clicking it.

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To open an e-mail attachment, open the e-mail message and double-click the paperclip icon. Once the file is open, you can:

➜ View the file. If you do not want to save, modify, or print the

file, after viewing, click the Close button P. The file closes and you are returned to the e-mail that contains the attachment.

➜ Save the file. You can save a file attachment while it is open.

Or you can save the attachment without opening the file by clicking the File menu and selecting Save Attachments, and then specifying a drive or folder in the Save Attachments dialog box. You can specify a new name for the file in the File Name box if you don’t want to use the current file name.

➜ Print the file. You can print the file attachment while it is

open. Or you can print the attachment without opening the file by clicking the File menu and selecting Print. Then select the Print attached files with item(s) check box in the Print dialog box.

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Common Tasks

In this chapter, you learn how to

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Software, 6-5

perform some of the more common activities with your new Internet PC.

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Print Basics

Using the Menu to Print

To print one or more pages from a document file or Web page, you have to connect your printer and install the necessary software. These procedures are detailed in the “Setting Up Your Computer” chapter in this guide.

To see what the document will look like when printed, select the Print Preview option from the File menu. This option is available in most software packages.

These options vary depending on the printer you installed.

1. Click File on the menu bar.

2. Click Print. The Print dialog box is displayed.

3. Select the printing options you want.

• Confirm the printer you are printing to 1.

• Choose the page range to print 2.

– All pages

– The current page you are viewing

– A range of pages (for example, type 1–4)

• Confirm the number of copies you want to print 3.

• Select All, Odd, or Even pages in range 4.

For additional information about your printer, refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.

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4. Click OK.

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Digital Audio Files

In addition to music CDs, your computer can play digital audio files, such as music downloaded from the Internet.

Digital Audio Files

Playing Digital Audio Files

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs and then select RioPort Audio Manager. The Audio Manager is displayed.

You can download MP3 files and play them using your RioPort Audio Manager software. RioPort Audio Manager is available on selected models.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions for creating and playing a playlist. For help on specific functions, press the F1 key or choose Help Topics from the Help menu.

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Games

Playing Preinstalled Games

Your new Internet PC is not only a powerful tool for surfing the Internet and running software, it can also allow you to play games. Your computer came with several Windows games preinstalled, and many more are available for purchase or by downloading from the Internet. You can play games online with other players from all over the world.

Before purchasing a game, check the computer requirements (listed on the outside of the game box) to make sure that your computer is configured correctly for the game you want to buy.

on Your Computer

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then

Accessories, and then Games.

3. Click the icon for the game you want to play.

You should always use the same disc drive (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM) that you used to install the game when you play the game. If you experience problems installing or playing a game, contact the game manufacturer for assistance, or visit their Web site for updates.

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Software

Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or

You may want to purchase and install additional software. Software can be installed from a CD, DVD, or diskette, and it can be downloaded from a Web site.

The installation process automatically begins when you insert the CD into the CD drive. If the installation process doesn’t automatically begin, refer to the documentation that came with the software. If no documentation exists, follow the procedure listed here to install software from a CD or diskette.

In the event of difficulties with the installation, contact the software manufacturer.

Diskette

1. Close all open programs.

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

3. Double-click the Add/

Remove Programs The Add/Remove Programs Properties window is displayed.

4. Click Install.

5. Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive and click Next. Microsoft Windows will begin the installation process.

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When selecting software for your computer, make sure the packaging states that it is compatible with your version of Microsoft Windows, your computer memory, processor, and available disk space.

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Computer Upgrades

Your Compaq Internet PC is easily upgradable. It is designed

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with an Easy Access panel to allow quick and easy access to the internal components. This chapter provides installation instructions for most hardware components.

Upgrading Components, 7-3

Adding Components, 7-8

Replacing the Color Accent Kit, 7-10

Installing Additional Software, 7-12

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Note: If you would like to replace the system board or microprocessor, please contact the Compaq Product Information Center at the telephone number listed in your warranty.

Your safety is important. Before performing any procedures involving the components, take a few minutes to read the Warning and Caution statements in the “Introduction” chapter of this guide. Following the guidelines in these statements will help reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage.

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Internal Components

Your Computer is constructed with an Easy Access panel. This design makes accessing the internal parts easy.

Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may result in personal injury.

Before working with the components inside the computer, you must ground yourself and the equipment to prevent static electricity from damaging the parts. To discharge any static buildup, you should touch a metal part of the computer chassis before touching any internal parts.

Internal Components

Accessing Internal Computer Components

1. Press the Power button to turn off the computer.

2. Disconnect the power cable from the wall and computer.

3. Remove the screw securing the side access panel.

4. Locate the latch directly below the screw, pull down, and hold in the down position.

5. Grab the handle and slide the side panel from the chassis.

6. Turn the computer on its side, with the open side facing up.

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Upgrading Components

Upgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM Drives

The CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drives are often called optical drives because they use light to read and write information to a compact disc (CD) or DVD. These discs store massive amounts of information.

Your CD-ROM drive allows you to read data from a CD. A CD holds 600 Mb of data.

The CD-RW drive allows you to read and write data to disc(s) for permanent storage. The CD-RW drive allows you to record video and audio.

The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view your favorite movies and listen to music on DVDs. It can also read CDs.

1. Complete the Accessing Internal Computer Components procedure.

2. Locate the drive door lock inside the chassis.

3. Rotate the lock to the down position to unlock the upper front panel door.

4. Press the indention located on the lower front panel to open the lower door.

You do not have to place the lock in the up position after replacing the new drive(s).

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The upper front panel door was designed with finger holes to make opening the door easy.

The drive data cable has a color pull tab to help you identify the cable.

5. Grasp under the bottom of the upper front panel door, lift up, and remove from the hooks.

6. Connect the data cable to the drive.

7. Connect the audio and power cables to the drive.

8. Press both sides of the drive rails and pull the drive from the front of the computer.

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The drive rails snap on and off the drive(s). Save the drive rails that came with your computer. They will be used on your new drive(s).

9. Pull the drive from the front of the computer.

10. Pull the drive rails from each side of the drive and replace the rails on the new drive.

11. Reverse the procedure to replace the CD-ROM, CDRW, or DVD-ROM drive.

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Upgrading Computer Memory

Memory is the workspace for your computer. Data and instructions are stored temporarily in memory. The most powerful processor and the fastest hard drive won’t let you do much without the workroom to keep the program and data close at hand.

There are several different types of memory modules. Your computer uses Synchronous Dynamic Access Memory (SDRAM).

1. Complete the Accessing Internal Computer Components procedure.

2. Pull outward on the release latches found on both ends of the memory module.

3. Lift the memory module from the system board slot.

4. Reverse the procedure to replace the memory module.

5. Snap both latches securely into place.

If a blank screen is displayed after replacing the memory module, the memory is incorrectly installed. Repeat the steps to reinstall the memory module.

Upgrade memory modules of identical type and speed to match what was originally installed in your computer.

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Determining Your Hard Drive Size

This procedure shows you how to determine the size of your hard drive and how much free space is remaining.

You should check the size of your hard drive before downloading or installing software programs. If you do not have enough free space, you will receive an error message and the program will not be loaded onto your computer.

1. Double-click the My

Computer

icon on the Windows desktop. The My Computer window is displayed

2. Right-click the Hard Drive

icon (drive C).

3. Select Properties from the pop-up menu. The Properties window is displayed. The size of the hard drive and the amount of free space remaining are found under the General tab.

Note: Your hard drive may be partitioned into two drives, the C drive and the D drive. These two drives make up your total hard drive capacity. Your D drive contains important operating system backup files and diagnostics.

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Adding Components

The hard drive is used to store information permanently inside your computer. Before adding an additional hard drive, back up the important data files of your original hard drive for safekeeping on CD or diskette.

Save the screw securing the hard drive for your replacement hard drive.

Adding Components

Adding an Additional Hard Drive

1. Complete the Accessing Internal Computer Components procedure.

2. Insert the screw and secure the extra hard drive bracket to the extra hard drive.

▲▲▲▲Caution: Dropping the hard

drive might damage the read/ write head, which can cause damage to the head or loss of data.

3. Mount the extra hard drive bracket tabs into the hooks on the original hard drive bracket.

The hard drive data cable has a color pull tab to help you identify the cable.

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4. Insert the screw and secure the hard drive bracket to the chassis wall.

5. Connect the hard drive data and power cable.

6. Reverse the procedure to replace the hard drive and bracket.

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Adding an Expansion or Option Card

An expansion card is a circuit board that fits into a computer expansion slot to add a certain function: a modem, sound or audio card, Network Interface Card (NIC), or Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) adapter.

This topic shows you how to upgrade or replace expansion and option cards in the computer.

Expansion and option cards can include graphics, audio, modem, networking, and other solutions for Accelerated Graphics Port

(AGP) or Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slots.

1. Complete the Accessing Internal Computer Components procedure.

2. Align the expansion card with the slot on the system board and rear connector slot on the chassis and insert the expansion card carefully and firmly into the slot.

3. Place the slot screw into the chassis slot to secure the expansion card to the chassis.

4. Reverse the procedure to replace the expansion card.

The type and number of expansion slots may vary by model.

Be sure the expansion card is properly positioned into the rear connector slot on the chassis.

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Replacing the Color Accent Kit

You can personalize your Presario by replacing the front bezel with your favorite colour. Please look at your local Compaq website for details. (See Chapter 2).

The color kit includes a front bezel for your PC, an Internet Keyboard plate, and speaker grills.

Replacing the Color Accent Kit

Removing the Front Color Accent Panels

1. Complete the Accessing Internal Computer Components procedure, but do not turn the computer on its side.

2. Locate the lock on the inside front of your computer and move it to the unlocked position.

3. Push in on the indentation at the top of the lower bezel (CD storage door) to release the latch and open the door.

You do not have to replace the screw securing the side access panel. This screw is used for shipping purposes only.

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4. While the lower bezel is open, put your fingers in the finger holes under the upper bezel (marked with arrows on the computer). Then pull the upper bezel towards you to remove it.

5. To remove the lower bezel, make sure the bezel is in the open position and push in on the tabs (marked with arrows on the computer) with your thumbs. Then push the base of the bezel in and pull it straight up to release it from the hinge.

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Replacing the Front Color Accent

1. Slide the tabs on the top of the upper bezel into the slots at the top of the computer and snap the bezel into place.

2. Slide the hinged base of the lower bezel (CD storage door) into the slots on the computer and snap the lower panel down into place.

3. Close the CD storage door.

Replacing the Keyboard Color Accent

1. Locate the finger holes on the back of the keyboard and gently pull up on the plate to remove it.

2. To replace the plate, slide the tabbed portion of the plate into the slot on top of the keyboard and snap the plate into place.

Removing the Speaker Grill

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1. Place your fingers over the top of the speaker grill and pull the speaker grill outward.

2. To replace the speaker grill, align the pins on the speaker grill with the slots on the speaker and snap the speaker grill into place.

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Installing Additional Software

When selecting software for your computer, verify on the packaging that it is compatible with your version of the Microsoft Windows operating system and the specifications of your Internet PC.

After using your computer and exploring the preinstalled software, you may want to purchase and install additional software.

You may want to determine the size of your hard drive and how much free space is remaining before you download or install software. Refer to the “Determining Your Hard Drive Size” topic in this chapter for details.

This procedure shows you how to install software from a diskette or from a CD that does not automatically install.

Note: If the software documentation contains installation instructions, use those instructions. If not, you can complete the following steps for installing software from a CD or diskette.

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

Installing Software from a CD or Diskette

1. Close all open programs.

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

3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs Remove Programs Properties window is displayed.

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4. Click the Install button.

5. Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive and click the Next button. The computer will find the CD or diskette and begin the installation process.

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Reinstalling Deleted Drivers

Drivers are programs that enable the Windows operating system to recognize and operate devices installed in or attached to the computer.

If a driver is accidentally deleted or the Windows operating system is reinstalled, the driver subdirectory C:\CPQDRV allows you to restore individual drivers rather than restore all the original software. The drivers you can restore are Audio, Video, Display, Modem, and CD-ROM.

Drivers may be reinstalled by selecting the Selective Restore option from QuickRestore on your hard drive.

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This chapter provides information on how to identify and fix

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Troubleshooting, 8-3

common problems that may occur with your computer. Without contacting a technician, you can easily diagnose and fix many computer problems.

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Helpful Hints

For additional troubleshooting information relating to your printer or monitor, see the documentation that came with your equipment.

Helpful Hints

If you encounter problems with your computer, monitor, or software, review the following check list before taking further action:

➜ Check that the computer and monitor are plugged into a

working electrical outlet.

➜ Check to see that the computer is turned on and the power

∏

light

➜ Check to see that the monitor is turned on and the power

light

➜ Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if

located on the front of the computer is on.

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on the front of the monitor is on.

the screen is dim.

➜ Check all cable connections for loose or incorrect

connections.

➜ Remove the diskette from the diskette drive before turning

on your computer.

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Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup

If you need to enter the BIOS setup, as the computer powers on, press the F10 key while the cursor is displayed in the upper right corner with the word COMPAQ displayed in red on a black background (before Windows starts).

Contacting Technical Support

If you are unable to fix your computer after reviewing this chapter and checking the Compaq Web site, contact Technical Support at the number listed in your Certificate of Warranty.

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Troubleshooting

If a solution does not fix your problem, try all solutions for the symptom or try the solution a second time.

Troubleshooting

Information in this section is divided into three areas: Symptom, Problem, and Solution.

The Symptom line describes the symptom or warning for the type of problem you are having. The Problem column identifies one or more reasons why the symptom has occurred. And the Solution column describes what you should do to try to fix the problem.

Note: Some of the symptoms listed for certain troubleshooting problems will not apply to your computer. For specific problems relating to your monitor or printer, refer to the documentation that came with the equipment.

Audio

No sound.

Symptom

Problem Solution

Speaker cables are not properly connected.

Volume has been muted.

Computer is in Sleep mode. This mode is identified when the Power Status light on the front of your computer is not lit.

Shut down your computer using the normal shutdown procedure. Reconnect the speakers. Refer to the Quick Set-Up poster for instructions.

On the Windows taskbar, click the Volume and clear the Mute check box.

See “Waking Your Computer” in the chapter “Using Your Computer” in this guide.

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CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM

Symptom

CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start.

Recording audio CDs is difficult or impossible.

Problem Solution

CD has been inserted

Reinsert the CD with the label facing up.

upside down.

The DVD-ROM drive will take longer to start because it has to determine the type of

Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD-ROM drive determine the type of media being played. If the disc still does not start, read the other

solutions listed in this topic. media being played, such as audio or video.

CD or DVD disc is dirty. Clean CD or DVD with a CD cleaning kit, which is

available in most computer stores.

Windows is not detecting CD or DVD driver.

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

2. Double-click the System

icon. The System

Properties dialog box is displayed.

3. Click the Device Manager tab.

4. Click the plus sign

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next to the CD or DVD

drive, and select the installed driver.

5. Click the Remove button, and click OK twice.

6. Restart your computer, and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver.

Wrong or poor quality media type.

Verify that you are using the correct media for the drive.

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Diskette Drive

Symptom

Not reading drive: “Abort, Retry, Fail?” message appears.

“Non-system disk or disk error” message is displayed.

Problem Solution

A non-formatted diskette has been inserted.

To format the diskette:

1. Double-click the My Computer the Windows desktop.

icon on

2. Select the diskette (A) drive.

3. Click File, and point to Format.

4. Select desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette.

Diskette is damaged. Replace the diskette with a new one.

A diskette that does not contain system files needed to start

When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the spacebar. Computer should start

up. your computer has been inserted in drive.

Disk error has occurred.

Restart your computer by pressing the Start/

Reset button. If the error returns, see the next

problem “System files have been damaged.”

System files have been damaged.

1. Insert a start-up disk in the diskette drive.

2. Restart your computer.

3. At the A:> prompt, type SYS C: and press the Enter key. The following message is displayed: SYSTEM TRANSFERRED. This task will restore the system files to the hard disk.

4. Restart your computer.

Hard drive has failed. Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your

Certificate of Warranty for details.

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Symptom

Diskette drive light stays on.

Diskette drive cannot save information to diskette.

Problem Solution

Diskette has been improperly inserted.

Remove the diskette and reinsert it as follows: Insert the edge with the sliding cover into the drive, face up, and push all the way in until the diskette stops.

Diskette is damaged. Remove the diskette and insert a new diskette. If

a problem persists, run the Windows Maintenance Wizard to repair the drive:

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then Accessories, then

System Tools, and then click Maintenance Wizard.

3. Select Perform maintenance now.

4. Click OK.

Diskette is not formatted.

To format the diskette:

1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the

My Computer

icon.

2. Select the diskette (A) drive.

3. Click File, and point to Format.

4. Select the desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette.

Diskette is write-protected.

Diskette is full or file is too big.

File save command not properly executed.

Slide the write-protection tab to the unlocked position on the diskette.

Use another diskette or compress the file to reduce the size.

When saving information to the diskette drive, verify that you are using the correct drive letter.

Diskette is damaged. Replace the damaged diskette.

Diskette drive has failed.

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Symptom

Diskette drive cannot read a diskette.

Problem Solution

Diskette is not formatted.

To format the diskette:

1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the

My Computer

2. Select the diskette (A) drive.

3. Click File, and point to Format.

4. Select the desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette.

Diskette drive has failed.

Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for details.

Display (Monitor)

icon.

Symptom

Screen is blank, and monitor power light is not lit.

Screen is blank.

Problem Solution

Monitor power cable is not connected to

Reconnect the power plug on back of monitor and to wall outlet.

monitor or wall outlet.

Monitor is not turned on.

Monitor connector cable is not properly connected to back of

Press the Power button on the front of the monitor.

Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins. If bent pins do not exist, reconnect the monitor connector cable on back of computer.

computer.

Screen saver is enabled.

Computer is in Sleep mode, as shown on

Press any key or move mouse to make screen display.

See Waking Your Computer in the “Using Your

Computer” chapter in this guide. the keyboard LED panel.

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Hard Drive

Symptom

Computer seems to be locked up.

Hard drive error message is displayed.

Hard drive fault protection error message is displayed.

Problem Solution

Program in use has stopped responding to commands.

Attempt a normal Windows shutdown. If this

fails, press the Reset button for four or more

seconds to turn off the power. To restart your

computer, press the Reset button again.

Part of hard drive has failed.

Run the Windows Maintenance Wizard to repair

the drive:

1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then Accessories, then

System Tools, and then click Maintenance Wizard.

3. Select Perform maintenance now.

4. Click OK.

Part of hard drive has potential to fail or

Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your

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Internet Access

Symptom

Cannot connect to the Internet.

Cannot automatically launch Internet programs.

Internet takes too long to download Web sites.

Problem Solution

Internet Service Provider (ISP) account

Verify Internet settings or contact your ISP for

assistance. is not set up properly.

Modem is not set up properly.

Reconnect the modem, verifying the following

connections: telephone line to telephone (for

external phone sets) and telephone line to wall

jack (from computer to wall).

Web browser is not set up properly.

You must log in to your ISP before some

Verify that the Web browser is installed and set

up to work with your ISP.

program. programs will start.

Modem is not set up properly.

Verify that correct modem speed and COM port

are selected:

1. Click Start and point to Settings.

2. Click Control Panel. The Control Panel window is displayed.

3. Double-click Modems. Windows detects the modem(s) you have installed.

4. Click the Properties button. An identification window is displayed.

5. Verify that the correct modem port is set and the maximum speed of your modem is selected. Reset these settings if necessary.

6. Click OK to close the identification window.

7. Click Close to close the Modems Properties Window.

8. Click the Close corner of the Control Panel window to return to the Windows desktop.

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Keyboard and Scroll Mouse

Symptom

Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by computer.

Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow.

Problem Solution

Keyboard connector is not properly connected.

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

2. On the Start menu, click Shut Down... The Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed.

3. Select the Shut down option.

4. Click OK.

5. After the shutdown is complete, reconnect the keyboard to the back of your computer and restart your computer.

Program in use has stopped responding to commands.

Shut down your computer using the mouse. Refer to the problem below, “Mouse connector is not properly connected.”

Keyboard needs repair. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for details.

Mouse connector is not properly connected.

Shut down your computer using the keyboard:

1. Press the Ctrl and Esc keys at the same time to display the Start menu.

2. Use the up or down arrow key to select Shut Down..., and then press the Enter key.

3. Select the Shut down option. You may need to use the up or down arrow key.

4. Press the Enter key to select OK.

5. After the shutdown is complete, reconnect the mouse connector on the back of your computer (or the keyboard) and restart your computer.

Mouse will only move vertically or horizontally.

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Mouse roller ball is dirty.

Remove roller ball cover from bottom of mouse and clean with mouse cleaning kit available in most computer stores.

Program in use has stopped responding to commands.

Shut down your computer using the keyboard. Refer to the preceding problem “Mouse connector is not properly connected” for details on how to shut down using the keyboard.

Mouse needs repair. Replace mouse. See your Certificate of Warranty

for details.

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Memory

Symptom

Insufficient memory message is displayed.

Problem Solution

All memory in computer is being used by open programs, and memory is needed for desired task.

To avoid Windows automatically running unnecessary programs at startup:

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

2. Select Run.

3. In the Open box, type MSCONFIG.

4. Click OK. The System Configuration Utility dialog box is displayed.

5. Click the Startup tab, and clear the check box(es) for any unnecessary programs.

Close one or more programs, and restart Windows to recover memory. If the error message is displayed again, repeat the preceding steps and close one or more programs.

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Power

Symptom

Computer will not turn on.

“Illegal Operation has Occurred” error message is displayed.

Computer will not start.

Problem Solution

Line voltage selection switch is not in the proper position for your region (115V/ 230V).

Wall outlet is faulty. Test the outlet by connecting a different

Software being used is not Microsoft-certified for your version of Windows.

Configuration files are corrupt.

Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for your region, or call Compaq Technical Support for assistance. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for details.

electrical device to outlet.

Verify that the software is certified by Microsoft for your version of Windows (see program packaging for this information).

If possible, save all data, close all programs, and restart your computer. If the error message returns, you may need to back up your data files and use the QuickRestore utility.

▲▲▲▲ Caution: QuickRestore reformats your

hard drive; all data files will be lost.

System files may have been damaged. You will need to insert a start-up disk or Windows Start-Up disk to restart your computer.

Wrong memory modules were used in upgrade, or memory modules were installed in the wrong location.

Hard drive has been damaged.

1. Insert a start-up disk in the diskette drive.

2. Restart your computer.

3. At the A:> prompt, type SYS C: and press the Enter key. The following message will be displayed: SYSTEM TRANSFERRED. This task will restore the system files to your hard drive.

4. Restart your computer.

If this task does not restart your computer, call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for details.

Verify the installation of memory modules by calling Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for details.

Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for details.

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Preventative Maintenance

You turn on your computer and it

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Backing Up Your Files, 9-3

Deleting Unwanted Files, 9-4

won't start. You get an error message that prevents you from getting your work done there's no one around who knows what to do. Help!

Computer problems can happen, but regular preventative maintenance will go a long way to help you avoid them.

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In this chapter, you will learn how to keep your computer in peak operating condition and become familiar with the important Compaq service and support tools.

Note: Information in this chapter is specific to Microsoft Internet Explorer, the standard Internet browser included with your computer.

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What is Preventative

hat is Preventative Maintenance?

Basic preventative maintenance procedures include the following:

Maintenance?

Your car needs it, people need it, and so do computers. Regular preventative maintenance helps you avoid common computer problems.

Preventative maintenance for your computer is easier than you might think. You don’t need any special tools or know-how. A few basic procedures will help keep your computer operating at its best.

➜ Creating backups of your files ➜ Deleting unwanted files ➜ Maximizing your hard disk ➜ Running VirusScan

Perform these preventative maintenance tasks at the intervals recommended below, or more often if you use your computer a lot.

Procedure Frequency

Backup Files

Delete Unwanted Files As Needed

Maximize Your Hard Disk Monthly

Run Virus Scan As Needed

Note: For more critical files, you may want to back up more often.

(see note below)

Monthly

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Backing Up Your Files

cking Up Your Files

Using Microsoft Backup

1. Close all open programs.

You can use Microsoft Backup to back up files to the hard disk, diskettes, a Zip disk, CD-RW, or another computer on your network.

If your original files are damaged or lost, you can restore them from the backup.

It is a good idea to run Microsoft Backup before deleting files from the hard disk. If you accidentally delete an important file, it can be retrieved from the back-up file.

2. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, then point to Programs, then

Accessories, then System Tools, and then click Backup. The Microsoft

Backup window is displayed.

3. Select the drive you want to backup.

4. Click the Start button to begin the backup.

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Deleting Unwanted Files

The more you use your computer, the more files you will create. In time, the hard disk can become cluttered and performance may suffer.

It’s easy to take an inventory of files stored on your computer and then do some regular “house cleaning.”

Deleting Unwanted Files

Taking Inventory of Your Hard Disk

1. Double-click the My

Computer

Windows desktop. The My Computer window is displayed.

2. Right-click the disk you want to free space on, and then click Properties on the pop-up menu.

icon on the

▲▲▲▲Caution: When deleting files,

make sure you don’t delete any files that are necessary for system or program operation including the following file extensions: .exe, .dll, or .ini.

When in doubt, don’t delete a file.

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3. On the General tab, click Disk Cleanup.

4. Click the files you want to delete.

5. Click OK.

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Emptying the Recycle Bin

Deleted files are sent to the Recycle Bin, but still take up space on the computer hard disk. Emptying the recycle bin permanently deletes the files and frees up disk space.

1. Double-click the Recycle

Bin desktop.

icon on the Windows

▲▲▲▲Caution: Files that are

emptied from the Recycle Bin cannot be retrieved.

2. Click individual files and press Delete. Or click the

File menu, and then click Empty Recycle Bin to remove

all files.

3. Click Ye s to confirm the deletion.

Deleting Unwanted Mail

1. Right-click the Deleted

Items toolbar.

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2. Select Empty “Deleted Items” Folder.

3. Click Ye s.

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Optimizing the Computer Hard Disk

You can use ScanDisk to check your hard disk for technical errors and repair any damaged areas.

ScanDisk and Defragmentor take less time to complete when run on a regular basis.

When only a few passengers are on a bus, each person can sit wherever he wants. But as the bus gets crowded, passengers must move closer together so that all the seats can be filled.

When you optimize the computer hard disk, you’re moving files closer together so that hard disk space is used more efficiently. This helps programs run faster and speeds up access to your hard disk.

Optimizing the Computer Hard Disk

Using ScanDisk

1. Close all open programs in the system tray—Compaq Service Connection, printer, pointcast, Norton, etc. (The system tray is located at the far right of the Window taskbar at the bottom of the screen.)

2. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, then point to Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools, and then click Scan Disk.

3. Select the drive you want to scan.

4. Click Start to begin scanning.

Using Disk Defragmenter

1. Close all open programs.

2. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, then point to Programs, then

Accessories, then System Tools, and then click Disk Defragmenter.

3. Select the drive you want to defragment.

4. Click OK to begin defragmenting.

Note: If you haven’t defragmented the hard disk for a while, the operation may take an hour or longer.

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Anti-Virus Software

A computer virus can destroy information on your hard disk. A virus can enter your computer through:

➜ a diskette ➜ a CD, DVD, CD-R or

CD-RW disc

➜ e-mail ➜ infected files

downloaded from the Internet

Some viruses affect your computer immediately; others are set to activate on a certain date.

Your computer is equipped with anti-virus software. Scanning your computer for viruses is an important part of keeping your files safe from becoming infected with computer viruses.

However, hundreds of new viruses are created each month, so you should update the anti-virus tool often.

Anti-Virus Software

Installing Anti-Virus Software

Anti-virus software is not installed by default. You can install it

by double-clicking the icon

on the desktop.

Uninstalling your Anti-Virus Software

To uninstall your anti-virus software, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Select McAfee from the list and click Add/Remove.

Scanning for Viruses

1. Press the Help G button on the keyboard.

2. Click the McAfee

VirusScan

VirusScan Launcher is displayed.

3. Click Scan.The McAfee VirusScan window is displayed.

4. Select the Where & What tab. The C drive, your local hard disk, is the default. If you want to scan a different drive, click Browse and select another drive letter.

5. Click Scan Now.

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Updating McAfee VirusScan

1. Press the Internet ∆ button on the Internet keyboard.

2. In the Address box type www.mcafee.com. The McAfee home page is displayed.

3. Click the Anti-Virus tab.

4. Click Update VirusScan.

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An important part of computer preventative maintenance is making sure you’re prepared for any possible emergencies.

In this section you will create an Anti-Virus Emergency diskette.

If your computer is infected with a virus, you may not be able to access the hard disk or start Windows. An Emergency Diskette contains the operating system files necessary to restart your computer.

Creating an Anti-Virus Emergency Diskette

1. Press the Help keyboard to access the Compaq support tools.

2. Click the McAfee VirusScan icon. The VirusScan Launcher is displayed.

3. Click Tools. The Utility Toolbox is displayed.

4. Click Emergency Disk. The Emergency Disk Wizard is displayed.

5. Insert a formatted diskette in the diskette drive.

6. Click Don’t Format.

7. Click Next.

8. Click Finish.

button on the

If you ever need to start your computer from the Emergency Diskette, you should immediately perform a scan of your computer and its contents.

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9. Label the disk VirusScan Emergency Diskette, and store it in a cool and dry place.

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Compaq Support

Press the Help Compaq support tools:

button on the keyboard to access the following

If you have a computer problem or question, you can check the following resources for answers:

➜ Press the Help

button on the keyboard to access the Compaq Service and Support folder for personalized Web support and computing tips.

➜ Review the “Need

Some Help?” chapter in this guide for suggestions on how to fix the problem.

➜ Review the tools in this

topic to find answers.

Icon Compaq Support Tools

Compaq Service Connection

McAfee Anti-Virus

Internet Support

This maintenance program keeps your computer in superior operating condition, with secure, automated software updates over the Internet. Look for the spinning

Install.

latest technical information!

Need the right tool to protect data on your computer from viruses? Check out the McAfee Anti-Virus software found in your Service and Support folder. The McAfee VirusScan detects and destroys potentially destructive viruses and provides you with free anti-virus updates for one year after registering. Protect your investment with McAfee!

With Internet Support, you are one click away from a wide variety of Web-based service tools, which will make your entire computing experience easier.

that notifies you of updates, and click

Then sit back and relax while you receive the

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Compaq Service Connection is an innovative technology for updating your PC via the Internet. After you have activated Compaq Service Connection and you are on the Internet, your PC connects to a secure Compaq Service Centre. Your PC will be automatically updated with the latest drivers and patches. This connection is secure and does not transmit any personal information. To activate Compaq Service Connection, click

icon on the desktop. To de-activate Compaq Service

the Connection, restart your PC.

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Compaq Diagnostics provides an easy way to perform system checks and diagnose problems.

A progress bar is displayed on the Windows desktop while the application analyzes your computer for information about its components.

After approximately one minute, a Summary window with the component information is displayed.

Diagnosing Symptoms

1. Press the Help Support tools.

2. Click the Compaq Diagnostics displayed at the top of the window.

3. Click an icon to view information about the component being tested. Refer to the following table for descriptions of the tabs.

Tab Description

Overview Contains information about your computer.

Tes t Selects the devices you want tested.

Status Shows progress of tests and faults detected.

Log Shows a record of all device tests and detailed

Error Reports details of errors detected.

button on the keyboard to access Compaq

icon. A series of icons is

results.

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Create your own CDs

Use Easy CD Creator™, the award winning CD recording

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software, to make your own CDs. In just a couple of mouse clicks, you can create Audio CDs that can be played on your home or car stereo CD player, or create Data CDs to store data such as the files and folders on your hard disk.

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This chapter provides instructions on performing the most common tasks with Easy CD Creator. To get a more comprehensive set of instructions, refer to Easy CD Creator’s Online Help.

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Using Easy CD Creator

It is a good idea to close all other applications before you start Easy CD Creator.

Using Easy CD Creator

Starting Easy CD Creator

There are two ways to start Easy CD Creator so you can begin creating your own CDs; from the Start menu or by using the Create CD menu. See Using the Create CD Menu below.

To start Easy CD Creator from the Start menu:

➜ On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to

Programs, point to Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, point to Features, and select Easy CD Creator.

Using the Create CD Menu

The Create CD menu appears when you first restart your computer after installing Easy CD Creator, or whenever you insert a blank CD into your CD-Recorder. You can also open the Create CD menu from the Start menu. To open the Create CD menu from the Start menu:

➜ On the Windows taskbar, click Start button, point to

Programs, point to Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, and select Create CD.

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Using the CD Guide

The CD Guide is the animated character that helps you through the steps of creating Audio CDs, Data CDs, and designing custom jewel case inserts and CD labels.

To show or hide the CD Guide:

➜ Click the CD Guide button on the toolbar.

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Compaq Presario Internet PC User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual