www.compaq.com
Presario
Mobile Internet PC
Beyond Setup Guide
1400 Series
183105-032
© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation.
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and the United Kingdom. Compaq is registered
in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Second Edition September 2000.
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Compaq Presario Mobile Internet PC 1400 Series
Second Edition (September 2000)
Part Number 183105-032
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Where Can I Find Information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front of Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Left and Right Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Power on! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Display Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
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Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Notebook Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
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Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
TV-Out Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Anti-Virus Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Insert and Remove Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Audio Files, Audio CDs, and Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Video Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
CD-RW Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Chapter 6 Let’s Go Surfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Search Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Chapter 7 Caring for Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Battery Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
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Chapter 8 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Backup Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Hard Disk Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Hard Disk Space Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Chapter 9 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Basic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Solutions Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
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Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new Presario™ Notebook
Where Can I Find
Information?, 1-2
Symbols and Graphics, 1-4
Safety, 1-5
computer, you have joined the world-wide community of
mobile computer users. Once your Notebook is set up and
connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of
information, entertainment, and services online.
The Beyond Setup Guide is designed for both experienced
computer users and beginners. This easy-to-scan guide helps
you find the information you want as quickly as possible. It’s
also designed to familiarise you with the following:
• Features you’ll want to try
during the first few days or
weeks
• Keeping your Notebook
running smoothly
• Solving common problems
as they occur
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Where Can I Find
Printed Documents
Information?
This section describes the
documentation that came in
the box with your new
Notebook.
The Compaq Web site is
available worldwide. As you
explore the Internet, stop at
the following address for
information about products,
services, and special offers:
www.compaq.com
Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed
documents containing helpful reference information. If you
have access to the Internet, you can also view these and other
documents on the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com/ mypresario.
Note: Additional documents to those described here may vary per region.
Easy Setup Poster
This poster shows you how to set up your Notebook. When
you finish, fold the poster and store it with your documents
for future use. For more information about the hardware that
came with your new Notebook, see “Your Notebook at a
Glance” later in this guide.
Beyond Setup Guide
This easy-to-scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook
and get acquainted with its features. It also introduces:
• Common computer tasks
The Beyond Setup Guide
is also available on the
Compaq Web site:
www.compaq.com/ mypresario
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• The Internet
• Notebook maintenance
• Solutions for computer problems
• Compaq service and support tools
Note: Some features described in this guide may not be available
on all models or in all geographic locations
Safety and Comfort Guide
This document explains how to protect your equipment from
damage, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your
comfort while using your Notebook.
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Warranty Certificate
The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service
during the warranty period. Keep the warranty certificate
in a safe place for future reference.
Presario Operating System Manual
The Presario Operating System Manual explains how to
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communicate with your Notebook using the Microsoft
Windows
®
operating system. It also introduces:
• File Management, which covers creating, saving,
deleting, renaming, and moving files
• Customizing the Windows desktop
• Using the Windows online Help
Note: The illustrations shown and the features described in this document
may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer.
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Symbols and
Symbols
Graphics
The following words and symbols have special meaning
in this guide and in the electronic documentation:
Important information
that may help you solve
aproblem.
Helpful hints that make
using your Notebook
easier and faster.
Another document or
another page in this
document that has
related information.
Failure to follow directions
may result in bodily harm or
loss of life.
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Failure to follow directions
may result in equipment
damage or data loss.
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Caution:
Graphics
The illustrations shown and the features described in this
document may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook
computer.
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Safety
To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the Safety
and Comfort Guide.
Disconnecting Your Notebook
from the Power Source
To shut down your Notebook properly, complete the
following steps:
1. Close all open programs.
2. On the Windows taskbar, click Shut Down …. The Shut
Down Windows dialogue box is displayed.
3. Select the Shut Down option.
To protect your equipment from
power surges, plug all power
cords into a high-quality surge
protector. If you have a
dedicated telephone line for the
modem, buy a surge protector
with a telephone jack.
After your Notebook is safely
disconnected from AC power
and the phone line, you can
run your Notebook on battery
power.
Note: If the Notebook does not turn off automatically, then press and hold
the Power button until it shuts down.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket and unplug
the modem line from the wall jack.
Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical
Storm
During an electrical storm, take the following precautions
to protect your Notebook from damage.
• Immediately disconnect your Notebook from the power
source.
• If you are not using a surge protector, unplug all power
cords from the wall sockets.
• Disconnect your Notebook from the wall sockets.
• Turn off the power button on all surge protectors.
• If a telephone line from your Notebook is plugged
directly into the wall jack (without going through a
surge protector), unplug the line from the wall jack.
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Notebook
at a Glance
Before you begin using your new Presario Notebook
Front of Your Presario
Notebook, 2-2
Left and Right Panels, 2-6
Back Panel, 2-7
Underside, 2-8
computer, you’ll want to look at some of the basic
components.
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To open your Notebook, slide the 1 Display Release Latch
to the left and gently lift the lid.
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Front of Your
Presario
Notebook
Open your Notebook and
take a look at these
components:
• Common Features
• Internet Zone Buttons
and Lights
• Function Keys
• Status Display and
CD/DVD /MP3
Controls
“Turning Your Notebook On
and Off” later in this guide to
learn more about how to start
and shut down your Notebook.
“TouchPad” later in this guide
for more information on using
the TouchPad.
Common Features
1 Display 5 Speaker Ports
2
Series Number
3 Keyboard 7 4-Way Internet Scroll Buttons
4 TouchPad 8 Right TouchPad Button
6
Left TouchPad Button
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“Reprogramming Your Internet
Zone Buttons” in Chapter 3 of
this guide to learn how to
program the Internet zone
buttons to suit your needs.
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
Note: Before using these buttons, you must have access to the Internet.
1
Instant Internet Access Button
2 Instant E-mail
Button
B
Button
Description
Instant Internet
Access
Instant E-mail Provides you with one-touch access for
Retail Central Provides instant connection to your
3
Retail Central
Power Button
4
Default Button Action
Provides your daily start point to the
Internet. It connects you to a personalised
Web page filled with local weather, news,
sports, and financial information.
sending and reading your e-mail.
computer store and a variety of leading
consumer companies.
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To access these features, press
and hold down the Fn key,
press the numbered function
key, and then release both keys
simultaneously.
When the MP3 button is lit, the
F9–F12 function keys control
the MP3 player. When the MP3
button is not lit, the F9–F12
function keys control the CD
or DVD player.
Function Keys
The following keys are assigned:
Button Description
F1 User-programmable favourite program launch key
F2 User-programmable favourite program launch key
F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the
following order:
Display
External Monitor
Display and External Monitor
TV Out
F4 Sleep
F5 Contrast control down (on select models)
F6 Contrast control up (on select models)
F7 Brightness control down
F8 Brightness control up
F9 CD, DVD, or MP3 play/pause
F10 CD, DVD, or MP3 stop
F11 CD, DVD, or MP3 previous track
F12 CD, DVD, or MP3 next track
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* A DVD or CD-RW drive are available on select models.
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Status Display and CD/DVD/MP3
Controls
Note: To mute sound, press the volume down (–) and volume up (+)
buttons simultaneously.
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Power Light/Sleep Mode Light
1
Battery Charge Light/Low Battery Light
2
AC Adapter Light
3
Num Lock Light
4
Caps Lock Light
5
MP3 Button
6
Volume Down Button
7
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Microphone Connector
9
Play/Pause Button
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Headphone Connector
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Next Track Button
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Volume Up Button
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Left and Right
Panels
Take a look at the left
and right sides of your
Notebook. This is where
the battery and PC Card
slot are located.
Components on Left Side
PC Cards are credit card-sized
removable options that expand
the capability of your
Notebook.
PC Card Slot (Type I or II)
1
PC Card Eject Button
2
Components on Right Side
CD, DVD, or CD-RW Drive
1
2 CD, DVD, or CD-RW Eject Button
3
CD, DVD, or CD-RW Manual
Eject Hole
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Back Panel
Take a look at the back of
your Notebook. This is
where you connect external
hardware such as a printer or
external monitor.
Components on Back
“Attaching Hardware
Devices” later in this guide for
more information on attaching
external devices.
1 Fan Vent
2 Security Slot
Modem Connector
3
S-Video Out
5
External Monitor (VGA) Port
6
2 USB Ports
7
4 Ethernet Port 8 AC Adapter Connector
Note: Some features described in this guide may not be available
on all models or in all geographic locations.
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Underside
Here is what’s on the
underside of your Notebook.
This is where the memory
compartment and the
modem are located.
Before calling Compaq
Customer Support you will
need the serial number from
the underside of your
Notebook.
Components on Underside
1 Battery Compartment Door 4 Battery Release Switch
2
Model and Serial Number
Mini PCI Type IIIB
3
Compartment
Memory Compartment
5
6 Business Card Holder
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Using Your
Notebook
Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy setup,
Power on!, 3-2
To u c h Pa d, 3-7
Display Options, 3-12
Internet Zone
Buttons, 3-14
Storage Drives, 3-16
Security, 3-17
use, and upgrading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar
with your Notebook features.
Notebook Options, 3-20
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Power on!
Plugging and Unplugging AC Power
This section helps you get
your Notebook set up and
running.
• Plugging and
Unplugging AC Power
• Turning Your Notebook
On and Off
• Using Battery Power
The Easy Setup Poster and the
“Government Approvals”
section in the Safety and
Comfort Guide for worldwide
power cord information.
To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not use
converter kits sold for
appliances to power your
Notebook. Use only the
Compaq adapter that came
with your Notebook or a
Compaq replacement part.
Do’s
• Ensure that you can reach
the electrical socket easily.
• Unplug the AC adapter
from the electrical socket
when you want to disconnect AC power from your
Notebook.
• Grasp the cord by the plug to unplug
it from the electrical socket.
Don’ts
• Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical
socket when it is not connected to your Notebook.
• Do not place anything on power cords or cables.
Arrange them so that no one accidentally steps on
or trips over them.
Surge Protectors
Using surge protectors and line conditioners can substantially
reduce the risk of electrical shock and aid in protecting your
Notebook from power-source problems.
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming
into your Notebook can increase and cause data loss or system
damage. Protect your Notebook and peripherals by
connecting them to a surge suppressor, which absorbs voltage
surges and prevents them from reaching your Notebook.
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Caution: High voltages can enter your Notebook through the
phone line connected to the modem. To protect your Notebook
during electrical storms, use a telephone line surge protector.
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When a charged battery is in
your Notebook, you can simply
unplug it from AC power. Your
Notebook automatically
switches to battery power.
Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery?
When you’re not on the go, you’ll want to use your
Notebook’s AC adapter to supply power. This ensures
that the battery is always charged.
When your Notebook does not have a charged battery, you
should save your work and turn off your Notebook before
unplugging it from the AC power supply.
Turning Your Notebook On and Off
To turn on your Notebook, press
the Power
located at the top of the
keyboard.
To turn off your Notebook
properly, complete the following
steps:
1. Save your work and exit all open programs.
button, which is
Hibernation is a state of
no-power consumption. When
your Notebook enters this
mode, the contents of the
memory are saved to the hard
disk and your Notebook is
powered off. When you power
your Notebook on again, your
Notebook returns to the same
screen or location before it
entered Hibernation.
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2. Click the Start button, then click Shut Down, and select
the Shut down option.
3. Click the OK button. After a few seconds, your Notebook
will turn off.
Note: If your Notebook is not responding, press and hold down the
Power button until your Notebook shuts down.
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Power Button Functionality
When your Notebook is on, pressing the Power button
places your Notebook in Hibernation mode. The settings
for the Power button are as follows:
• Press and release once to enter Hibernation mode.
• Press and hold down to shut down your Notebook.
button
Note: You should only press and hold down the Power
to shut down your Notebook if it is locked up or not responding.
Compaq does not recommend that you turn off your Notebook using
this method under normal circumstances. To turn off your Notebook
properly, refer to the procedure above.
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Using Battery Power
Inserting the Battery
Your Notebook contains a
lithium ion or nickel metal
hydride battery pack. Improper
handling of the battery pack
can result in fire and chemical
burns. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture, short external
contacts, dispose of in water or
fire, or expose to temperatures
higher than 60 °C (140 °F).
Replace only with the Compaq
battery pack specified for your
Notebook.
“Caring For Your Battery”
later in this guide.
The battery charges whether
your Notebook is on or off. It
continues charging until the
battery is fully charged or the
AC power is disconnected.
To insert your battery into the battery compartment, complete
the following steps:
1. Save your files.
2. Turn your Notebook bottom side up.
3. Slide the battery release latch 1 toward the Notebook
display.
4. Slide the battery compartment door to the left, then
lift up 2.
If you will not be using your
Notebook for an extended
period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the
electrical cord from the socket
and remove the battery while
your Notebook is not in use.
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5. If a battery has been previous installed, use the tab on the
battery to pull the battery out.
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6. Insert the new battery into the compartment with the label
side turned up.
7. Close the battery compartment door.
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To charge the battery, insert the battery in
the battery compartment and connect your
Notebook to AC power. Leave your
Notebook plugged into the electrical socket
until the Battery Charging
icon is no
longer displayed. This ensures that the
battery is fully charged.
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TouchPad
Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse
In this section you’ll learn
how to select, click, and
double-click with the
TouchPad:
• Using the TouchPad
Instead of a Mouse
• Tapping and Double-
Tappin g
• Edge Motion
“Caring for Your Presario
Notebook” later in this guide
for tips on keeping your
TouchPad clean.
“Attaching Hardware
Devices” later in this guide to
learn how to attach an external
mouse.
Just like the mouse, the
TouchPad lets you draw lines or
point to items on the Windows
desktop. Try dragging the pointer
across the screen by gently
dragging your finger across the
TouchP ad.
Note: To prevent accidentally selecting an item, the TouchPad has
been lowered.
Left-Click
To left-click, press the Left TouchPad button. It is located
directly below the TouchPad. The left TouchPad button works
as the select or drag button. To double-click an item, move the
pointer over the item and press the left TouchPad button twice
in rapid succession.
Right-Click
The right TouchPad button located directly below the
TouchPad works as the context menu or special drag button.
Press the Right TouchPad button to get context-sensitive
options.
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4-Way Internet Scroll
The 4-Way Internet Scroll pad is the equivalent of the up,
down, left, and right buttons of the scroll bar on the side and
bottom of your screen. To view other areas of a document or
browser window, press the pad buttons in the desired
direction.
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The pointing keys of the 4-Way Internet Scroll pad can also
be programmed to perform specific functions. For example,
if you want your 4-Way Internet Scroll pad to serve as a
gamepad for certain software applications or games, you can
assign specific actions to each key.
To assign a function to the 4-Way Internet Scroll pad,
complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.
icon to open the Mouse
2. Double-click the Mouse
Z
Properties dialogue box.
3. Select the Button Actions tab, then select the button and
action you want to assign.
To further customise the 4-Way Internet buttons, you can also
create your own actions to assign. For example, if you want to
open a software application with a single press of a button,
complete the following steps:
1. From the Button Actions tab, select the button you want
to assign a new task.
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2. From the drop down list, select Record and play a
sequence of keystrokes.
3. The Record a Sequence of Keystroke dialogue box
displays. Click the Start button to begin recording the
keystrokes to assign to the 4-Way Internet Scroll button.
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4. Click Stop when you have finished recording.
Note: The 4-Way Internet Scroll pad is only functional with some
software applications.
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To get additional help for
setting advanced TouchPad
features, click the
select Help from the Mouse
Properties dialogue box
To help prevent accidental
pointing while typing, drag the
PalmCheck slider towards
maximum.
button or
Tapping and Double-Tapping
Your TouchPad has a tapping feature that works like the left
mouse button. If enabled, you can tap once on the TouchPad
to select an object and tap twice to double-click.
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Note: Your TouchPad has been lowered within the Notebook case to
prevent accidental pointing while typing.
To turn on the tapping feature, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.
icon to open the Mouse
2. Double-click the Mouse
Z
Properties dialogue box.
3. Select the Touch tab and click the Tap to Click check
box to turn on the tapping feature.
4. Click OK to accept the changes and close the
dialogue box.
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Edge Motion
Edge Motion allows you to continue to scroll once your finger
reaches the edge of the TouchPad. When this feature is turned
on, the window continues to scroll until you lift your finger.
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To turn on Edge Motion, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Mouse
icon.
Z
3. Click the Edge Motion tab.
4. Select When Dragging, Always, and When Scrolling
to turn on Edge Motion.
5. Click OK to accept the changes and close the
dialogue box.
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Display Options
Changing Resolution
In this section:
• Changing Resolution
• Adjusting Brightness
Your Notebook’s display is
already set to its optimal
resolution. Compaq
recommends changing the
resolution setting only if
you encounter problems.
If the display only fills part of the screen or the default
resolution does not suit your needs, you may want to adjust
the display resolution.
To change the display resolution, complete these steps:
1. On the Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Display to open the Display Options
dialogue box, and then click the Settings tab.
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3. Under Screen area, click the resolution slider and
drag it to the desired resolution.
4. Click OK to accept the new settings, then close the
Control Panel window.
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Key combinations such as the
example, Fn+F7, mean that
you should press and hold
down the Fn key, press the
F7 key, and then release
both keys simultaneously.
Adjusting Brightness
If your display is too faint or too bright, the brightness
controls may not be set properly. To increase the display
brightness, press Fn+F7. To decrease the display brightness,
press Fn+F8.
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Internet Zone
Buttons
Reprogramming the
Internet Zone Buttons
The Internet Zone buttons,
located above your Notebook’s keyboard, automatically connect you to the
Internet. These buttons give
you one-touch access to
your most frequently used
Internet activities.
This section covers:
• Reprogramming the
Internet Zone Buttons
“Front of your Presario
Notebook” in Chapter 2 of this
guide for descriptions of each
button and its default action.
You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your
personal preferences. To reprogram your Internet Zone
buttons, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Programs,
then select Control Panel.
icon
2. Double-click the Easy Access Internet Zone
The Compaq Easy Access Buttons Support Software
screen displays.
3. Select the Easy Access Internet Button you wish to
program.
4. When your Internet Service Provider logon screen appears,
enter the required password. Your Notebook accesses the
Presario Internet Keyboard II web site.
5. Select an ISP.
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6. If the ISP you frequently use is not listed, you can specify
your own.
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Storage Drives
Identifying Your Storage Drives
This section covers:
• Identifying Your
Storage Drives
On selected models, Compaq
provides a back-up utility
(or system save) that allows
you to save your data and
applications to a partitioned
drive located on your hard
disk. To determine the total
hard disk size, add the size
of both the C and D drives
together.
Your diskette drive, hard drive,
and CD, DVD, or CD-RW drive
are designated with letters of the
alphabet, as well as with icons.
3
Local Disk _______
Hard Drive
To determine your drive letters,
complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows
desktop, double-click the
My Computer
icon.
CD, DVD, or CD-RW Drive
Drive _______
The icons for each drive
and corresponding drive
letters are displayed in the
My Computer window.
2. Use the icons to the right to identify your drive.
Note: Your Notebook comes with either a CD, DVD, or CD-RW drive.
Using the External USB Diskette Drive
(available on select models)
An optional external USB diskette drive is available for some
Notebook models. To use an external USB diskette drive:
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1. Connect the diskette drive to the rear of your Notebook.
2. Once the external USB diskette drive is connected, the
drive will perform as any diskette drive. Insert a diskette
into the front of the external USB diskette drive to begin
using this drive for external storage.
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Security
Using the Security Slot
In this section:
• Using the Security Slot
• Power-On Password
Pressing the F9 key at any
point within the setup returns
your Notebook to the default
settings.
To use the security slot
found on the back of your
notebook, complete the
following steps:
1. Insert a locking device
(such as a Kensington
lock) into the security
slot.
2. Turn the locking device
clockwise 90 degrees.
To remove the locking device, turn the locking device
counter-clockwise 90 degrees and remove the device
from the slot.
Power-On Password
You can set a power-on password that
will secure the information you store
on the hard disk. When turning on
your Notebook, this password must
be entered before you can access your
files.
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Setting the Password
To set the power-on password, complete the following steps:
1. Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook.
2. After the Compaq logo is displayed, a cursor is shown in
the upper right corner of the screen for a few seconds.
While the cursor is visible, press the F10 key.
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Caution: F10 Setup is for experienced users only. Changing
settings may affect the functionality of your Notebook.
3. Using your arrow keys, select the Security option from
the menu bar.
4. Move to Set Supervisor Password. Press the Enter key.
5. Set your personal password, and press the Enter key. You
must confirm the password and press the Enter key again.
Caution: Write your password down in a secure location. If you
forget or lose your password, a Compaq service technician must
reset your Notebook for you to be able to access your files.
6. Move to Password on boot using the + or – keys to
select Enable.
7. Using the arrow keys, select Exit from the menu bar.
8. Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected.
Press the Enter key.
9. Select Ye s to save your changes and exit.
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Your power-on password is now set. Every time you turn
on your Notebook, resume working from hibernation mode,
or access F10 Setup, you must enter this password.
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Removing the Password
To remove a power-on password, complete the following
steps:
1. Access F10 Setup as above, enter your current password,
and press the Enter key. In the spaces to enter your new
password and confirm new password, press the Enter key.
Press the Enter key again to exit the screen.
2. Move to Password on boot using the + or – key to select
Disable.
3. Using your arrow keys, select Exit from the menu bar.
4. Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected.
Press the Enter key.
5. Select Ye s to save your changes and exit.
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Notebook
Personalizing Your Notebook
Options
This section covers some
ways to create a customised
look for your Notebook.
With the following options, you can create a personalised
look and feel for your Notebook:
• Replaceable MyStyle Accents in various colours
• Compaq wallpaper images to match your MyStyle
Accents. Additional wallpaper images are available at:
www.compaq.com/ athome/colors
• Business card holder located on the bottom of
the Notebook
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Common
Tasks
Now that your Presario Notebook computer is set up and
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running, you may want to explore and learn about some of
the common tasks performed by your Notebook.
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TV-Out
Connecting and Enabling TV-Out
Connection
With TV-Out connection,
you can play games on a
bigger screen or watch
DVD films on a TV rather
than your Notebook display.
This section helps you to
complete the following
tasks:
• Connecting and
Enabling TV-Out
• Adjusting the
Television Screen
• Switching Between
Displays
To connect your Notebook and your television, you need
a S-video cable to plug into your TV, VCR, or other device.
These cables can be purchased in a retail TV store or a
computer store.
If you do not have S-video capability on your TV, a special
adapter may be purchased from an electronics store.
To connect and enable TV-Out, complete the following steps:
1. Connect your Notebook and your television with a
S-video cable.
2. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
then click Control Panel.
icon to open the Display
3. Double-click the Display
Properties dialogue box and then
click the Settings tab.
4. Click the Advanced button to open the dialogue box and
then click the Display Device tab.
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The resolution of your
Notebook display is much
greater than the resolution of
your TV. Image quality on the
TV varies from application to
application. Text viewed on a
TV may have reduced quality.
5. Select a Display Device.
6. Select a Multi-monitor Device.
7. Select a TV Standard format.
8. Click Apply to accept the changes and then click OK
to exit the dialogue box.
9. If your Notebook asks you to restart Windows,
click OK for the new settings to take effect.
At this time, the display may be rolling. To correct this
problem, you must re-set your TV format. Follow the steps
listed above to re-set your TV format.
Adjusting the Television Screen
After you have enabled your television, you may need to
adjust the size or location of the image on your screen.
To make adjustments to your display, complete the following:
1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
then click Control Panel.
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icon to open the Display
2. Double-click the Display
Properties dialogue box and then click the Settings tab.
3. Click the Advanced button to open the dialogue box, and
then click the Displays tab.
4. Click the right corner of the TV button.
a. To change the brightness, contrast, or colour saturation,
click the Attributes tab and then click and drag the
sliders to the desired settings.
b. To change the position and screen size, click the
Adjustments tab and click the appropriate buttons to
adjust as necessary.
5. Click OK to exit both dialogue boxes.
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“Playing a DVD Film on a
TV” later on in this guide.
Switching Between Displays
You can switch between your television and your display
or external monitor by pressing Fn+F3. The order in which
they change is:
• Display
• External Monitor
• Display and External Monitor
• TV-Out
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Anti-Virus
Using Anti-Virus Software
Software
Compaq provides anti-virus
scanning and free software
updates for one year through
the Internet.
A virus is a program that attaches
itself to a file on your Notebook
and then spreads from one file to
another. Viruses can damage
data, cause computers to malfunction, and display annoying
or offensive messages. Some
viruses may go unnoticed for
long periods of time because
they are activated on a certain
date or time. Protect your
Notebook from a virus by:
• Using an anti-virus scanning program to scan for viruses
on your drives or diskettes. This scanning program is
located in the Start menu. If you need help using the
program, select Help in the menu bar.
• Backing up your files periodically to diskettes, a separate
hard drive, or a high-capacity storage drive.
• Write-protecting diskettes. A virus cannot infect
a write-protected diskette.
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• Obtaining all software from reputable sources and
checking the software for viruses before installing it.
• Using your anti-virus program to check files and programs
that are on diskettes, attached to e-mail messages, or
downloaded from the Internet.
• Disabling macros on suspicious Microsoft Word and
Excel files. These programs warn you if a document that
you are opening contains a macro that might have a virus.
• Updating your anti-virus program periodically to keep up
with new viruses.
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Recognizing a Computer Virus
A computer virus is a program that damages or erases files or
programs. Your Notebook can become “infected” with a virus
when you open a contaminated program or file. Some signs
indicating that your Notebook may be infected include:
• Strange characters or crude statements suddenly appearing
on your screen
• Hard drive, memory, or software error messages
• Damage to files or directories for no apparent reason
• Strange responses to commands
• Sharp decrease in performance or program speed
Removing a Virus
If you suspect that your
Notebook has been infected
with a virus, find and remove
the virus immediately using an
Anti-Virus program.
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After you have followed the
instructions provided by the
Anti-Virus program, complete
the following steps:
1. Turn off your Notebook
and leave it off for at least
30 seconds.
2. Turn on your Notebook and
rescan for the virus.
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Software and
Adding and Removing Software
Hardware
Discover how easy it is to
add and remove software,
attach new hardware
devices, or reinstall deleted
hardware drivers. With
easy-to-follow instructions,
you can completely and
safely install or remove
software programs and
hardware devices with no
worries. This section covers:
• Adding and Removing
Software
• Attaching Hardware
Devices
Software can be installed from a CD or downloaded from
a Web site. Many software CDs automatically begin the
installation process when placed in the CD drive. If you
have software that does not automatically begin the
installation process, you can install the software by using
the Microsoft Windows Add/ Remove Programs utility.
Installing Software from a CD
To install software from a CD
that does not automatically
install, complete the following
steps:
1. Close all programs.
2. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button,
point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
icon.
3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs
The Add/Remove Program Properties window is
displayed.
4. Click Install.
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5. Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive and
click Next.
Microsoft Windows finds the CD or diskette and begins
the installation process.
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Installing a Downloaded Program File
Check the downloaded
program file for viruses
before installation.
To install a program file that you have downloaded from the
Internet to your hard drive, complete the following steps:
1. Terminate your Internet connection.
2. Close all programs.
3. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button,
point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
icon to
4. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs
open the Add/Remove Program Properties dialogue box.
5. Click Install to open the Install Program from the
CD-ROM window.
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6. Click Next to open the Run Installation Program window.
7. Click Browse to locate and select the setup.exe or
install.exe file for the downloaded software.
8. Click Open to begin the installation process.
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Attaching Hardware Devices
Your Notebook has been optimised for connections with
USB devices. Some of the benefits of USB devices include
compatibility with the Windows Millennium edition operating
system, optimum performance of your software applications,
and quicker response times from Hibernation mode.
To install a new hardware device such as a USB printer or
other USB device to your Notebook, complete the following
steps:
1. Turn off your Notebook.
2. Connect the device to your Notebook according to the
instructions that came with it.
3. Turn on your Notebook and follow the instruction that
came with your device for installing any needed drivers.
You may be prompted to insert the Windows Installation CD
or diskettes. If this occurs, complete the following steps:
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next to begin
installing the drivers and files necessary to make the new
hardware work.
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2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended) and click Next.
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3. Select Specify a location.
If C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS is not displayed in
the drop-down box, select it from the drop-down list or
type it in the box and click Next. The Wizard begins
installing the necessary files and drivers for the new
hardware.
4. When the Wizard completes installing the files and drivers,
click the Finish button.
You may need to restart your Notebook for the new hardware
to be recognised by your Notebook.
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Using the CD
or DVD Drive
Who would ever have thought
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that your home entertainment
centre could fit in your lap or
on a desktop? Your Presario
Notebook computer allows you
to listen to your favourite music
and (on select models) watch
your favourite films almost
anywhere you go.To help you
understand what options lie at
your fingertips and how to use
these options, this chapter
includes information for:
• Inserting and removing CD or DVD discs
• Playing audio CDs
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• Playing both DVD and non-DVD videos
• Adjusting the display options with the DVD Control Panel
• Creating audio, data, and backup CDs
• Using the MP3 Player
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Insert and
Inserting a Disc
Remove Discs
This section covers:
• Inserting a Disc
• Removing a Disc
• Manually Ejecting
a Disc
To load a disc into the disc drive, complete the following
steps:
Caution: Improper handling of a CD or DVD can damage the disc
and could potentially damage the drive.
1. Press the Eject button located on the front of the drive.
2. Remove a disc from its protective case, holding the disc
by its centre hole and outer edge to avoid touching the
surface.
3. Place the disc, label side up (unless it is a double-sided
DVD), into the round area of the tray. Gently press the disc
down onto the centre spindle of the tray until the disc snaps
into place.
Caution: Before closing the disc tray, ensure that the disc snaps
onto the spindle in the centre of the tray. You can damage the
disc and your Notebook if the disc is not seated properly.
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4. Push the tray back into the drive until the drive locks
into place.
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Removing a Disc
To remove a disc from the drive,
complete the following steps:
1. Press the Eject button on
the drive.
2. Remove a disc from the tray, gently pushing down on the
centre spindle while pulling up on the outer edges. Avoid
touching the surface of the disc.
3. Push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place.
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If your Notebook power is off,
you will not be able to eject a
disc from the CD or DVD
drive. To remove a disc without
powering up your Notebook,
you must manually eject the
disc from the drive.
Manually Ejecting a Disc
If you need to eject a disc when the power is off, complete
the following steps to eject the disc manually:
1. Make sure the power is off and any external power sources
are disconnected.
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2. Insert a small rod or pin, such as a paper clip
(approximately 1/16 inch in diameter and at least
3/8 inch in length) into the Manual Eject Hole and
push firmly as shown in the figure above.
3. Remove the disc from the tray. Gently push the tray
back into the drive until it locks into place.
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Audio Files,
Using the Digital Audio Zone
Audio CDs, and
Video Discs
In this section you’ll learn
how to play audio and video
discs with your Notebook.
This section covers:
• Using the Digital
Audio Zone
• Playing Audio CDs
• Playing Non-DVD
Video Discs
You can also use the function
keys to play an audio CD.
These keys are shown in
“Function Keys” earlier in this
guide.
The Digital Audio Zone located in the front of your Notebook
provides single-touch dedicated controls for your MP3
playlist even when the display panel is closed.
To use the MP3 Player:
1. Press the MP3 button.
2. If you have a playlist selected as default, the MP3 Player
will automatically begin to play that selection. Otherwise,
highlight a selection from the playlist.
3. Press the Play X button.
Playing Audio CDs
To play an audio CD, insert the
disc into the CD or DVD drive.
After a few seconds the Compaq
CD Player opens and the disc
automatically starts playing.
The compact disc (CD) is the
most common way to store
information to use on your
Notebook. A compact disc
holds more than 450 times the
information that can be stored
on a floppy disk.
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If disc play does not start automatically, complete the
following steps:
1. Make certain the MP3 button light is off. If the light is on,
press the MP3 button again to turn it off.
2. Press Play Xon the MP3 controls.
To remove the disc from the drive, press the Eject \ button
on the CD Player.
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In addition to managing your MP3 playlist, you can also set
up the MP3 software to play audio CDs. Complete the
following steps:
You can also use the MP3
Player software to play audio
CDs.
If you want to play a CD or
DVD and the MP3 Player is
on, press the MP3 button to
deactivate the player. Then use
the play button or the function
keys to control the CD or DVD
Player.
1. Press the MP3 button. Make certain that the MP3 button
light is on. The MP3 Player software launches.
2. Click Options for a list of file types.
3. To make a file type selection, such as Audio CDs, click in
the check box in front of each file type.
The MP3 Player software becomes the default software to
play the file types you select.
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Disabling the Self-Starting Feature
(available on select models)
To disable the self-starting feature, complete the following
steps:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.
icon to open the System
2. Double-click the System
Properties dialogue box.
3. Click the Device Manager tab, and then double-click
CDROM from the list of devices.
4. Select your CD/DVD drive from this list. Click
Properties to open the CD/ DVD System Properties
dialogue box.
5. Click the Settings tab, and ensure that the check box
next to Auto Insert Notification is clear.
6. Click OK to close the dialogue box.
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Playing Non-DVD Video Discs
To play a video disc, insert the
disc into the CD or DVD drive.
After a few seconds, the disc
automatically starts playing.
If disc play does not start
automatically, complete the
following steps:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to
Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and then click
Windows Media Player.
2. Once the player opens, select File and then Open from
the menu.
3. Click the Browse … button.
icon.
4. Locate and double-click the CD Drive
You should see a list of files and file folders.
5. Double-click the folder that contains the CD film files.
6. Select a film file and click the Open button. A viewing
window for the film is displayed.
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7. Click the Play button on the window to begin playing
the film.
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DVDs
In this section you’ll learn
how to play DVD discs with
your Notebook.
This section covers:
• Using the DVD Player
• Playing a DVD Film
on a TV
• Using “Regionalized”
DVDs
Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)
look like CDs, but they store
films. DVDs store about
28 times more information
than video CDs.
Using the DVD Player
(available on select models)
Your Notebook’s DVD Drive reserves the best seat in the
house for you, so you can watch all of your favourite films
anytime, anywhere. The DVD Player is simple and fun to use.
To start the DVD Player, if a DVD disc is already inserted in
the drive, press the Play X button on the status panel on the
front of your Notebook. The Compaq DVD Player control
panel opens and playback begins.
The DVD drive will take a few
seconds to start playback
because it must first determine
the type of media being played.
For the best playback quality,
close all other applications in
the background while playing
aDVD.
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On-Screen Controls
The on-screen controls allow you to quickly and easily access
the features of the DVD Player.
The table below provides you with button identifications and
descriptions to help you operate the player.
Button Title Description
Open
Eject
DVD
Options
Rewind
Previous
Stop
Play
Pause
Next
Fast
Forward
Displays a list of files for playback.
Opens the DVD drive to load or remove discs.
Displays the DVD Options menu for selecting Video
Display and Parental Controls.
Rewinds the content. Press Play to resume playback.
Moves to the previous track and resumes playback.
Stops the content playback and returns to the start of
the content file.
Begins playback of selected content.
Pauses playback. Press Pause or Play to resume
playback.
Skips to the beginning of the next track.
Advances to a selected location. Press Play to resume
playback.
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Menu/
Resume
Change
Subtitle
Change
Audio
Title
Menu/
Resume
Change
Camera
Angle
3D Audio
Volume
Mute
Close
Player
Minimize
Shows what is available on the DVD for playback.
Displays or changes subtitles viewed on the
window. This feature is allowed only for DVD
content with subtitles. This feature is available
only when the content allows changes to the
audio track.
Changes the playing audio track to audio of
another track located on the DVD. Most
commonly used with multi-language content to
change the spoken/heard language. This feature
is available only when the content allows
changes to the audio track.
Displays the main title menu so you can select
content.
Changes the camera angle of content being
played. This feature is allowed only for DVD
content created using multiple cameras and
camera angles.
Activates the 3D Audio feature for virtual
surround sound.
Increases the volume level when the bar is moved
up and decreases the volume level when the bar
is moved down.
Turns the audio off. Press the Mute or Volume
button to resume audio.
Closes the program.
Minimizes the size of the Display window of
the program.
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Help Shows the Help file.
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Setting the Play Features
The DVD Player has two modes or play settings: the DVD
mode and the File mode. Use the DVD mode to play a
standard DVD. Use the File mode to play film or MPEG files.
To play content from the File mode, complete the
following steps:
icon on the DVD Player control panel.
1. Click the Open
The list of files is displayed.
2. Select the file you want to view.
3. Click Open. The content begins playing.
Not all of the following features are available on all DVDs:
• If the DVD Player is in the File mode, the
Subtitle
• If the DVD Player is in the DVD mode and your disc
does not have Subtitle language options, the
Subtitle
• If the DVD Player is in the DVD mode and your DVD has
Subtitle language options, the Subtitle
enabled.
button is disabled.
button is disabled.
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When a DVD is inserted into the CD or DVD drive, the
features available on the DVD player are displayed. When a
particular feature is not available, the respective button does
not respond when clicked.
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DVD films can only be viewed
on one display at a time. If two
or more displays are active
(Notebook display plus TV, for
example), the film will show as
a black box or blank screen on
one of the displays. This is
normal.
Press and hold the Fn key
while pressing the F3 key to
switch the display from your
Notebook to the TV.
For the location of audio
controls or connections on
your Notebook, see the “Status
Display and CD/DVD /MP3
Controls” in Chapter 2 of this
guide.
Playing a DVD Film on a TV
Set up your TV-Out connection following the procedures in
the “Common Tasks” chapter of this guide.
1. Once your TV-Out connection is properly set up, to start
the DVD player, if the disc is already inserted in the DVD
button on the status panel on the
drive, press the Play
front of your Notebook. The Compaq DVD Player control
panel opens and playback begins.
2. Press the Fn+F3 keys to switch the display from your
Notebook to the attached TV.
Note: You may need to press Fn+F3 more than once to transfer the
image to the TV. Refer to “Switching Between Displays” in the
“Common Tasks” chapter of this guide for more information.
3. You can switch the display from the TV back to your
Notebook at any time by pressing Fn+F3 again.
Setting Up Your Video and Audio
When you play a DVD, in order to have your DVD picture
directed to a TV, and your audio directed to a TV or stereo,
complete the following steps:
1. To direct your DVD picture from the Notebook to a TV,
connect one end of an S-video cable from the rear of your
notebook to the S-Video connector on your television.
Note: If you do not have S-video capability on your TV, a special adapter
may be purchased from an electronics store.
In order to have your DVD
picture and your audio directed
to a television and stereo, you
need two separate cables.
These cables can be purchased
at any location that specialises
in electronics or audio
equipment.
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2. To direct your audio from the Notebook speakers, connect
one end of the audio cable from the headphone jack on the
front of the Notebook to the audio jack on your television
or stereo.
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Using “Regionalized” DVDs
Some models have a “regionalized”
feature that limits the playback of
discs to specific geographical
regions.
If your Notebook has this feature,
the region code on the DVD drive
must match the region code on the
disc.
Although the DVD drive region
code is set at the factory, some DVD drives (depending on the
make and model) allow you to change the region code.
If your Notebook has this feature, you can change the code a
maximum of five times. After the fifth change has been made,
the setting becomes permanent and cannot be changed again.
Identifying Your Region Setting
If your Notebook offers the option to change region settings,
complete the following steps:
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1. Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive. The Compaq DVD
Player control panel opens automatically.
icon on the lower left corner
2. Click the DVD Options
of the player. The DVD Options dialogue box opens.
3. Select the DVD Region tab. The selected option indicates
the drive’s current region setting.
4. If the drive’s region setting matches the disc’s region
setting, click OK.
Note: If the drive’s region setting does not match the disc’s setting,
select a new region to play the disc.
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Selecting Your Region Setting
To change the DVD drive region setting, complete
these steps:
When attempting to play a
DVD that does not match the
drive’s region setting, you will
see the message, “The disk
region is different from the
region of the drive … Do you
wish to change the drive
region?”
To close the player without
changing the drive’s region
setting, click No.
To change the region setting
and play the DVD disc,
click Ye s and follow the
on-screen instructions.
You can only change the region
code for the DVD drive five
times. The fifth setting change
you make becomes the
permanent region on the
player. Each time you make a
change to the drive’s region
setting, the remaining number
of changes allowed on the
DVD drive is displayed.
1. With a DVD disc in the drive, open the Compaq DVD
Player.
icon on the lower left corner
2. Click the DVD Options
of the player to open the DVD Options dialogue box.
3. Click the DVD Region tab.
4. Select the desired region from the displayed map or from
the options buttons.
Note: You will only be allowed to select the region that matches the
disc inserted in the drive. All other options will appear dimmed.
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Video Display
Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel
Options
You already know how to
play DVDs and video CDs.
This section shows you how
to adjust the display options
while watching videos on
your Notebook.
When the DVD Content Picture window resets to full size:
• To hide the DVD Player panel, click anywhere outside
the DVD control panel.
• To view the DVD Player panel, move the cursor to
the edge of the screen.
Zooming the View
To enlarge the DVD Player picture window to full-window
size, double-click anywhere on the picture.
To return to a smaller window, double-click anywhere on
the picture.
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CD-RW Basics
Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator™4
(available on select models)
If your Notebook has a
CD-RW drive, you can
create your own audio and
data CDs. This section
covers:
• Installing Adaptec Easy
CD Creator™ 4
• Using Adaptec Easy CD
Creator 4
• Preventing Buffer
Underrun Errors
• Accessing Easy
CD Creator 4
User Information
CD-RW refers to Compact
Discs (or Drives) that are
Readable and Writable.
Insert the Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 disc into the CD-RW
drive and complete the following steps to install the Adaptec
Easy CD Creator software.
Easy CD Creator and Direct CD
To install the Easy CD Creator, complete the following steps:
1. Once the CD is inserted, the Adaptec Installation dialogue
box opens. Click Easy CD Creator.
2. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
3. When prompted, select a location on the hard disk to store
the Easy CD Creator program, or accept the recommended
location, and then click Next.
4. When prompted, select a folder where the program icons
will be placed or accept the recommended location, and
click Next.
5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
To install the Direct CD program, complete the following
steps:
1. On the Adaptec Installation Window, click Direct CD.
2. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
You must close all other
Windows programs before
installing Adaptec Easy CD
Creator 4.
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3. When prompted, select a location on the hard disk to
store the Direct CD program, or accept the recommended
location, and then click Next.
4. When prompted, select a folder where the program icons
will be placed. Click Next to continue the installation.
5. When the installation is complete, click Finish.
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Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator
4
After installation of Adaptec
Easy CD Creator 4, you will
be prompted to restart your
Notebook. You must restart
your Notebook before you can
begin using Adaptec Easy CD
Creator 4.
When you start or restart your
Notebook, Adaptec Easy CD
Creator 4 prompts you with
a Web-CheckUP option.
Web-CheckUP connects to
the Adaptec Web site on the
Internet and searches for
Adaptec software programs
that can be updated on your
Notebook.
If you are using the Easy CD
Creator Standard Edition and
would like to upgrade to the
Deluxe Edition, contact your
nearest software retailer or run
Web-CheckUP.
To access the main menu of the Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4
from the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs,
then to Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, then click Create CD.
The Adaptec main menu is displayed.
Creating Audio CDs
An Audio CD is used only for playing music, not for data
storage. The Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 allows you to record
CDs and audio files. You can even create your own “greatest
hits” Audio CD that contains tracks from multiple artists.
To create an Audio CD, complete the following steps:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs,
Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, and then click Create CD.
2. On the Welcome screen, click Audio. After the Audio
screen is displayed, click Audio CD. The Easy CD Creator
window opens.
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3. To open an Audio CD layout, click the small arrow next
to the New button on the toolbar. Click Audio CD from
the drop-down list and an Audio CD Layout opens.
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You can record any combination of tracks, WAV, or MP3
files to an Audio CD.
4. If you are recording tracks from an existing music CD,
insert the music CD into your CD drive and continue with
the next step. To begin recording WAV or MP3 files,
continue with the next step.
5. In the left pane of the Explorer section, select the CDROM drive containing the music CD; a list of the tracks
on the CD appears to the right. If you are recording WAV
or MP3 files, select the folder where your files are located.
If information about the music
CD is located on your hard
disk, the CD title, artist name,
and the name of each track are
displayed. If this information
does not appear and you have
access to the Internet, click the
™
CDDB
toolbar to download the
information from the online
CDDB
To test the drive performance,
Compaq recommends using the
Emulate Only option (located
in the Options window) when
recording a new CD-R or using
your Notebook for the first
time. This allows you to
perform a test run before
actually recording.
Internet button on the
Music Service.
6. In the right pane of the Explorer section, select the track,
WAV, or MP3 file you want to record, then click Add on
the toolbar. Repeat until the Audio CD Layout contains all
of the tracks and files that you want to record.
7. Click Create CD. The CD Creation Process dialogue
box opens.
8. When prompted, remove your Audio CD, insert a blank
CD into your CD-Recorder, and click OK to start
recording.
9. When the CD Creation Process is complete, click OK.
Note: If you have tracks on other music CDs that you want to record,
repeat steps 3–5 for each music CD from which you want to record.
During the actual recording process, Easy CD Creator prompts you
to reinsert the appropriate music CD for the track being recorded.
Creating Data CDs
A Data CD is ideal for backing up important files such as
personal documents and files on your hard disk. The Data CD
is designed for data storage only and cannot be played on your
home stereo like an Audio CD.
When you have finalised a
CD-R disc, no additional
tracks can be added to the disc.
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To create a Data CD, complete the following steps:
1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs,
Adaptec Easy Creator 4, and then click Create CD.
2. On the Welcome screen, click Data. The Data screen opens.
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3. On the Data screen, click Data CD. The Easy CD Creator
window opens.
4. To open a Data CD Layout, click the small arrow next to
the New button on the toolbar. Select Data CD from the
drop-down list and a Data CD Layout opens.
5. Insert a blank CD into your CD-Recorder.
6. In the Explorer section, select the data file or folder you
want to record, and then click Add on the toolbar. Repeat
until the Data CD Layout contains all the files and folders
you want to record.
7. Click Create CD. The CD Creation Setup dialogue
box opens.
8. Click OK to start recording.
DirectCD
DirectCD allows you to write files directly onto
CD-Recordable or CD-ReWritable CDs.
To begin using DirectCD, complete the following steps:
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1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs,
Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, and then click Create CD.
2. On the Welcome screen, click Data. The Data screen
opens.
3. On the Data screen, click DirectCD. The Adaptec
DirectCD Wizard! dialogue box opens.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin writing the CD.
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Easy CD Creator is designed to
assist you in reproducing
material for which you own the
copyright or have obtained
permission to copy from the
copyright owner. Unless you
own the copyright or have
permission to copy from the
copyright owner, you may be
violating copyright law and
may be subject to payment of
damages and other remedies.
If you are uncertain about your
rights, contact your legal
advisor.
Jewel Case Creator
The Jewel Case Creator allows you to create custom jewel
case covers, inserts, and CD labels. To start the Jewel Case
Creator, double-click the Jewel Case Creator button on the
Adaptec CD Creator Menu. For detailed information on how
to create customised products, refer to the Online Help
Manual.
CD Copier
The CD Copier is used to back up almost any kind of CD.
To make a backup copy of a CD, complete the
following steps:
1. On the Windows taskbar click Start and point to
Programs.
2. Point to Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 on the
Programs menu, then point to Features.
3. Click CD Copier. The CD Copier window opens.
4. Click the Source and Destination tab.
In extreme cases, some errors
may render your disc unusable.
If this occurs, it may be
necessary to start over with a
new disc and then properly
dispose of the old disc.
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5. Under Copy from, select the drive containing the
original CD.
6. Under Record to, select the drive containing the blank
CD. This is the CD-recordable drive.
7. Click Copy to begin recording a copy of your CD.
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Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors
A Buffer Underrun is an error that occurs when the flow
of data to the CD-Recorder is interrupted. Once a buffer
underrun occurs, the CD creation process is halted.
The following are suggestions for preventing buffer
underruns:
• Close other programs and disable tasks or applications
running in the background such as screen savers and
virus software.
• Ensure that the temporary files created during CD
recording are created on the local hard disk, not in
a directory on a network drive.
Note: To change the location where the temporary files are stored,
click Tools, select Options from the menu, and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
• Open the Systems Properties dialogue box by clicking
System from the Control Panel. Click the Device
Manager tab and ensure that Allow Disconnect is set
for both the CD-Recorder and the hard disk.
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• Do not attempt to record CDs from files on a network.
If the desired files are on a network, copy them to your
local hard disk before recording the CD.
Note: A buffer underrun error can occur on single or dual optical drive
systems (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive).
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Accessing Easy CD Creator 4
User Information
The Easy CD Creator 4 software included with your
Notebook comes with step-by-step instructions, the
Quick Reference Guide provided by Adobe Acrobat
and a complete user’s manual called Online Help to answer
any questions you might have about the functionality of the
software with your CD-RW drive.
To access Online Help while using the Audio or Data CD
Creator, click Help from the toolbar, then select Contents
and Index from the drop-down list.
To use t he Adobe Acrobat Quick Reference Guide and
glossary of terms, click Start, then Programs, then Adaptec
Easy CD Creator, then click Quick Reference Guide.
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Let’s Go
Surfing
“Surfing the Web” can be a
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wonderful way to use and enjoy
your Notebook. Surfing offers
new opportunities daily for
shopping, education, news,
entertainment, research, and
education.
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Possibilities abound on the Web.
This chapter helps you discover
them. When you do, you will
not be alone. It is estimated that
thousands of new users connect
to the Web every day for the first
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Basic Concepts
This section helps you
answer these questions:
• What is the Internet?
• What is the
Worl d Wid e Web?
The Internet is changing
communication and commerce
around the world.
The World Wide Web is part of the Internet. Several decades
ago, the U.S. military began developing the Internet. It wasn’t
long before academic and industrial researchers began using it
to share data.
Vast numbers of new computer users stimulated Internet
growth over the last ten years. Millions of homes and
businesses now use their computers to communicate
through this system.
Welcome to the World Wide Web. Whatever other uses you
have for your computer, this one can be the most interesting.
What is the Internet?
The
Internet
Cables, phone lines, and radios connect huge numbers of
computers around the world. These connections allow
many simultaneous public and private communications.
The Internet does not have an owner or manager. It is a
cooperative effort between individuals, private organisations,
universities, businesses, and governments.
is a communications system for computers.
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Computers in a network can
share information as well as
devices such as printers and
scanners.
Let’s take a brief look at how the Internet is put together.
A network
is the basic building block of the Internet.
Two computers create a small network when they are
linked to each other.
A network can link multiple computers. For example,
a large company could link all of its computers within
asinglenetwork.
On a higher level, networks can link to other networks.
In fact, huge numbers of networks are linked worldwide to
form the Internet. Together they provide seemingly endless
amounts of information for topics such as:
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• Entertainment
• Commerce
• Research
• Education
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What is the World Wide Web?
Inside the Internet is the World Wide Web (www). Although
the World Wide Web is the part of the Internet that you are
most likely to be interested in, it is only one small part of the
whole system.
The complete Internet offers a number of tools, including
e-mail, the World Wide Web, and other communication
services.
Here is some basic information about aspects of the Web
that will help you understand this new world.
World Wide Web
Hyperlinks make it easy to
jump from place to place on
the World Wide Web.
The
World Wide Web
within the Internet specifically for publishing and accessing
information. It is also known as the
stand for World Wide Web.
is a popular system that is set up
Web. The letters www
Web Sites and Web Pages
World Wide Web information is grouped in
home to one or more
graphics, animation, audio, and video to your computer.
Web pages. Web pages can provide text,
Web s ites
that are
Hyperlinks
Many Web pages include
hyperlinks, also known as
that transport your search at the
click of a button. A link can be to
another place on the same Web
page or to another computer
halfway around the world.
links,
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Hyperlinks often appear in Web pages as coloured, underlined
text. You will also find hyperlinks hidden in buttons, pictures,
and drawings on a Web page.
When you pass your cursor over a hidden hyperlink, the
normal cursor arrow turns into a hand with the thumb and
first finger extended.
Click on a hyperlink and discover where it sends you.
These links can move you from page to page, site to site,
Web server to Web server – all over the world!
Web Servers
Information on the World Wide Web is stored on computers
called
Web ser vers. Web servers are like electronic libraries.
Web servers are scattered throughout the world.
Surfing the Web
Using your computer to tour the
World Wide Web is called
surfing the Web. Sometimes
you’ll just be looking to see
what’s there. At other times,
you’ll be looking for something
specific.
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Internet Address
A Web site has an
Internet address
how to find it. An Internet address is known as a
Resource Locator, or
URL. It identifies the location of a Web
site just as your home address identifies where you live.
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that tells your computer
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Your Presario Notebook
provides you with a selection
of ISPs.
Internet Service Provider
A company that provides access
to the Internet is an
Service Provider (ISP). Your
computer’s connection to an
ISP’s computer is your entry
point to the Web. You must
establish an account with the
ISP of your choice.
Internet
High-speed Internet access
may be available in your area.
Check with your ISP or local
telephone company for more
information.
Your Presario Notebook may
have a built-in Ethernet
connection which is the most
common way to connect to
high-speed Internet access.
The “Search Engines“ section
later in this chapter for
detailed information about
searching on the Internet.
Modem
A computer’s physical connection to the Internet is typically
through a telephone line. Your computer contains hardware
called a
modem
that sends and receives information over a
standard telephone line. There are on-screen instructions you
must follow when you set up your modem.
Search Engine
A search engine is a program used on Web sites that allows
you to search the Internet for keywords you enter. The search
engine generates a list of Web pages that contain your
keywords.
Once you access the Internet, you can use a search engine to
begin searching for information. You can choose from many
search engines on the Internet. To access one of these search
engines, type in a URL, such as www.compaq.com.
take you to the requested site.
URLs
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E-mail
Check with your Internet
Service Provider for details
about the e-mail service they
provide.
A form of mail delivered over the Internet is
e-mail. It is
like a paperless letter that goes directly from one computer
to another. To get e-mail, both the sender and recipient must
have e-mail accounts. Your ISP is one possible provider of an
e-mail account.
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Browsers
What is a Browser?
This section covers the
following:
• What is a Browser?
• Using Microsoft Internet
Explorer
Learn to use the features in
your browser. It makes your
Internet experience much
more enjoyable.
Your Notebook comes with
Microsoft Internet Explorer
pre-installed.
A Web browser is a program that allows you to see
Web sites on the Internet.
Your computer’s browser performs four basic tasks.
When you provide a Web site’s URL, your browser will:
• Contact the Web site.
• Gather information from the Web site.
• Display information from the Web site on your computer
screen.
• File, print, or dispose of information from the Web site
as you choose.
Using Microsoft Internet Explorer
Your Internet PC comes with a browser called Microsoft
Internet Explorer. It is the most widely used browser in
the world.
When you use your browser, the first page it displays is the
default home page. You can customise or change this page.
You can also customise other browser features.
Look in the browser Help files for instructions on customising
your browser.
America Online® (AOL) users
must start AOL and log on
before starting Internet
Explorer.
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with an ISP. You must also have a physical connection, such as a phone
line, to your ISP’s computer.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer has
an extensive Help section that
includes a tour of its major
features.
“Internet Zone Buttons” in
Chapters 2 and 3 for information about identifying, reprogramming, and disabling the
Internet Zone buttons.
To begin surfing the Internet with Microsoft Internet
Explorer, complete either of the following:
• From the Windows desktop, double-click the Internet
Explorer
icon.
• From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to
icon.
Programs, and then click the Internet Explorer
An alternative method uses the
Internet Zone
buttons on
your keyboard.
To connect to the Web with this procedure, simply press one
of the Internet Zone buttons.
Note: The Internet Zone buttons on your computer may differ from those
shown here.
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These buttons give you quick access to the most frequently
used Internet activities. They can be programmed to reflect
your personal preferences.
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Search Engines
Choosing a Search Engine
This section will help you
perform the following tasks:
• Choosing a
Search Engine
• Using a Search Engine
• Searching on the Web
• Accessing Files from
the Internet
Each search engine has a
different look and feel. Try
various search engines to
see which one you like.
Many different search engines
exist on their own Web sites.
Each one keeps a list, or
database, of registered Web
sites. The search engine’s master
list includes a description and
Internet address for each of its
registered Web sites.
Some search engines keep
general-purpose lists while
others limit their lists to a single
topic.
• An example of a general-purpose search engine is
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AltaVista
www.altavista.com
America Online
®
, provide their own general-purpose
®
. Some ISPs, such as
search engine.
• An example of a specialised search engine would be one
that only lists Web sites about one specific topic.
You can locate search engines in several ways:
• Click your browser’s Search button.
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• Press the Internet Zone
Instant Search
button on
your keyboard.
• Ask a search engine to list other search engines.
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Using a Search Engine
Choose your keywords
carefully. Your choice
determines the success
of your search.
URL means Uniform Resource
Locator. A URL is an address
for a resource or Web site on
the Internet.
Most search engines ask for a keyword. A
keyword
is a
single word or simple phrase that describes your topic.
• When entering keywords, you can enter an entire sentence
to limit the search to a more specific topic. For example,
for information about searching the Internet, enter
searching the Internet, instead of Internet.
• After you enter a keyword search, the search engine
generates a list of hyperlinks to all Web sites that contain
your keywords. Click a link to go to a specific Web site.
For practice, search for the Compaq Web site:
1. Connect to the Internet and open your browser.
2. Enter the following URL into the Address box
of your Web browser: www.altavista.com.
3. Enter Compaq in the box next to Find this.
4. Click Search. Your browser should display
numerous links to different Compaq Web sites.
To use a search engine, complete these steps:
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1. Choose a keyword that describes your topic.
2. Type that keyword into the search engine.
button (or other button provided)
Go
3. Click the
to send your request.
Once you have entered a keyword, the search engine will:
• Review the descriptions of the Web sites in its records
• Create a list of the Web sites that contain your keyword
• Display the list on your screen
The list the search engine returns to you includes a brief
description of each Web site as well as its URL.
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Try various keywords and
compare the results. You can
also use the same keyword in
different search engines.
Searching on the Web
Briefly examine the list provided by the search engine. Then:
• If you don’t like the list, change the keyword and ask the
search engine to generate a new list.
• If you see a Web site that looks interesting, click its URL
or enter its URL in your browser.
After you have chosen and visited a Web site, you can easily
return to the search engine.
• Use the Back arrow in your browser to return to the list.
• Choose another Web site from the list or generate a
new list.
Your browser keeps a chronological list of the Web sites
you visit. The forward arrow and back arrow let you move
through that list to revisit Web sites.
Check your browser’s Help
files for specific information on
using your Favourites folder.
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If you know the URL of the Web site you want to visit, type
it directly into the Address box of your Web browser.
For example, you can visit the Compaq Web site by typing the
following URL into the
Address
box of your Web browser:
www.compaq.com/athome/exploration
The URL of a Web site that you want to remember can be
placed in your browser’s
Favourites
folder. Some suggested
Web sites are already in that folder. You can open your
Favourites folder and easily visit a Web site by clicking
on its name.
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The “Anti-Virus Software”
section of Chapter 4 for more
information about how to
protect your Notebook and
your files from viruses.
Accessing Files from the Internet
Accessing files from the Internet
can be as simple as the push of a
button. You may want to access
files such as software upgrades
and patches, videos, music, the
latest news, or up-to-date virusdetection files.
To access a file on the Internet,
complete the following:
1. Open your Web browser and enter a Web address or search
for the information you need.
2. Once you have located a source for the information, follow
the Web site’s directions to view or download the file.
In Conclusion
The Internet has its own terms and ways of doing things. You
learned about many of them in this chapter. Come back to this
chapter as often as you need.
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Caring for
Your Battery
When you’re on the go, AC wall sockets are not always
Battery Care, 7-2
Battery Calibration, 7-4
available and sometimes you’ll want to use battery power.
This chapter shows you how to maintain and recharge your
battery properly so that your Presario Notebook computer has
the power necessary to continue running. After you have read
this chapter, you will be able to complete the following tasks:
Power Management, 7-9
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• Increase the length of battery operating time.
• Correct a low-battery condition.
• Store your battery.
• Recycle your battery.
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Battery Care
Using the Battery
When AC wall sockets are
not available or convenient,
the battery becomes the
“life-line” of your
Notebook. In this section
you will become familiar
with the following:
• Using the Battery
• Storing the Battery
• Recycling the Battery
If your Notebook contains a
lithium ion battery pack.
Improper handling of the
battery pack may result in fire
and chemical burns. Do not
disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, dispose
of in water or fire, or expose to
temperatures higher than
60 °C (140 °F). Replace only
with the Compaq battery pack
specified for your Notebook.
Your Notebook allows you to use either AC power or battery
power. If an AC wall socket is not available, you will want to
use battery power. This section of “Caring for Your Battery”
will help you to:
• Determine the amount of remaining battery power
• Determine what affects the length of battery
operating time
Checking Battery Power
To determine the amount of remaining battery power,
follow these steps:
icon or the
1. Double-click the Battery Charge
AC power icon located on the right side of the
Windows taskbar.
2. Check the lights on your battery or status panel gauge,
depending on what type of Notebook you have.
Storing the Battery
If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period
of time, you must take precautions to ensure that your battery
is stored correctly.
For safety reasons when
operating under AC Power,
Compaq recommends that
you keep a battery installed.
This ensures that you have a
charged battery when
you need it.
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Temperature plays an
important role in recharging
your battery. To gain maximum
capacity, allow both the battery
and your Notebook to cool to
68 °F (20 °C), which is room
temperature, before recharging
the battery.
Refer to the following storage requirements:
NiMH Battery – If your Notebook uses a NiMH (nickelmetal-hydride) battery and you will not be using your
Notebook for a long period of time (more than two weeks):
• Use your Notebook until the battery is drained completely.
• Remove the battery from your Notebook and store it
separately.
Li-ion Battery – If your Notebook uses a Li-ion (lithium-ion)
battery and you will not be using your Notebook for a long
period of time (more than two weeks):
You may store your battery
within the following
temperature range: 0 °C to
45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F). To
extend its operating life, store
the battery in a cool, dry place.
The “Government Approvals”
section of the Safety and
Comfort Guide for more
information on recycling.
• Use your Notebook until the battery is drained to
50 percent.
• Remove the battery and store it separately.
Recycling the Battery
In North America, dispose
of nickel-metal-hydride or
lithium-ion batteries by taking
advantage of the Compaq
battery recycling program.
You will be provided with a
postage-paid battery pack mailer
pre-addressed to a reclamation
facility where the metals are
recycled.
Do not dispose of batteries with general household waste.
Dispose of or recycle them by using a public collection
system or returning them to Compaq, your authorised
Compaq partners, or their agents.
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Battery
Calibrating the Battery
Calibration
All batteries lose their
charge if they have not
been used for a long period
of time. In this section of
“Caring for Your Battery”
you will become familiar
with the following:
• Calibrating the Battery
• Maximizing Battery
Operating Time
• Fixing a Low-Battery
Condition
You may notice that the battery
gauge does not correctly display
the battery charge level when
you first receive your Notebook
or if you have not used your
Notebook for a long period of
time. If the battery gauge
becomes inaccurate, you must
recalibrate your battery. Recalibrating the battery simply means
recharging the battery to its maximum capacity and resetting the
battery gauge to display the level
of charge accurately.
To recalibrate the battery, complete the following steps:
1. Plug in the AC adapter:
a. Allow the battery to charge until the Battery Charge
icon turns off, showing that the battery is fully
charged.
b. After the battery charge light or the icon turns off,
unplug the AC adapter.
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2. Turn on or restart your Notebook.
Steps 3 through 6 prevent your Notebook from entering
Sleep mode. These steps also allow the battery to drain faster.
3. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings,
and then click Control Panel.
icon on the
4. Double-click the Power Management
Control Panel. The Power Management Properties
dialogue box opens.
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Do not plug in the AC adapter
while the battery is draining, or
you will have to start over with
step 1.
5. Click the Power Schemes tab.
6. From the Running on batteries column:
a. In the Turn off monitor drop-down list, select Never.
You can use your Notebook
while the battery is draining
or charging.
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b. In the Turn off hard disks drop-down list,
select Never.
c. In the System standby drop-down list, select Never.
7. Click OK to close the Power Management Properties box.
8. Let the battery drain until your Notebook reaches
Hibernation and turns off.
9. Plug in the AC adapter. Restart your Notebook.
10. Return to the Power Management Properties dialogue box
under Control Panel and re-enter your Power Savings
settings to the desired level.
The battery is now calibrated.
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If you will not be using your
Notebook for an extended
period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the
electrical cord from the socket
and remove the battery while
your Notebook is not in use.
Battery Charging Time
Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery
charge, the type of battery, and the activity of your Notebook
while charging.
Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries
Over time, all batteries lose the ability to operate at full
capacity, and the battery will have to be replaced. To purchase
a new battery, contact your Compaq-authorized dealer or
access the Compaq Web site at: www.compaq.com/athome.
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
The battery operating time depends on your power
management settings. Your Notebook components, the
options, and the applications that you use also affect the
operating time. This section of “Caring for Your Battery”
shows you how to increase the length of time you are able
to operate under battery power.
The battery will charge
whether your Notebook is
on or off and will continue
to charge until the battery
is fully charged or AC power
is disconnected.
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The display, processor, CD/ DVD drive, and hard drive use
the most battery power. To maximise the battery operating
time, perform one or more of the following actions:
• Reduce display brightness and select a short wait
for your screen saver.
• Select a screen saver that does not generate a lot
of graphics or motion.
• Reduce audio volume or use headphones.
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Once your Notebook has
entered Hibernation mode,
it will not turn on until it is
plugged into an AC adapter
or the drained battery is
replaced with a charged one.
• Exit modem programs when you are not using them.
• Remove PC Cards when you are not using them.
• Remove CDs or DVDs when you are not using them.
• Use Sleep or Hibernation mode to turn off your Notebook
when you are not using it.
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition
A low-battery condition exists when the battery has less than
10 percent of its power remaining. This section of “Caring for
Your Battery” will show you how to correct a low-battery
condition and what to do if your Notebook loses all battery
power.
When your Notebook loses
all battery power, it begins
Hibernation, a process that
cannot be interrupted. If
Hibernation has begun, you
must allow your Notebook to
finish saving your information
and shut off automatically before
trying to correct the low-battery
condition.
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The availability of an AC wall socket will determine which
solution you should use to correct a low-battery condition.
Use one of the following options:
Connect the AC Adapter
This solution allows you to continue working without being
interrupted and simultaneously charges the drained battery.
You don’t have to turn off your Notebook before connecting
the AC adapter. Your Notebook automatically switches to
AC power once you connect the AC adapter.
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Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One
If you cannot connect the AC
adapter but you have a charged
battery, you can change to
battery power and continue
working. To replace the drained
battery with a charged one,
complete the following steps:
1. Save your work.
2. Turn off your Notebook
(or initiate Hibernation).
3. Replace the drained battery with the charged one.
4. Press the Power button to turn on your Notebook.
5. Resume your work.
When AC power becomes available, repeat these same steps
but insert the drained battery and charge it by plugging in the
AC adapter.
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Suspend Your Work
If you cannot plug in the AC adapter and you do not have
a charged replacement battery, start Hibernation by pressing
the Power button. When a power source (AC or battery)
becomes available, press the Power button to turn your
Notebook on and resume your work.
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Power
Saving Energy
Management
Presario Notebooks have
power-saving features that
protect your data and conserve
battery and monitor life.
Congratulations! You are no longer a “new user”. Now you
know how to use some of the fun, basic functions of your
new Presario Notebook computer, like surfing the Web. Now,
it’s time to learn about some advanced features, such as power
management, Hibernation, and Sleep modes.
What is Power Management?
This section explains the following:
• Understanding Power Management
• Starting and Ending Power Modes
• Power Management Settings
• Changing Power Management Settings
Understanding Power Management
Power management lets you reduce your Notebook power
consumption. Your Notebook has two power management
modes:
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• Hibernation saves information to the hard drive and then
turns off your Notebook. Your Notebook hibernates when
the Power button is pressed, when the battery has little
power left, or when your Notebook (operating on battery
power) is in Sleep mode for more than one hour.
• Sleep, also called Standby, puts your Notebook in low-
power mode. It is still on, but the display appears blank.
Caution: Although Sleep mode maintains system information and
open files, you will lose any unsaved information if you turn off
your Notebook before you end the Sleep mode.
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The Status Display and CD /
DVD/MP3 Control section in
Chapter 2 for the location of
the status display lights.
Your Notebook automatically
goes into Hibernation if your
battery is low or after one
hour of Sleep. When it is on
AC power, it does not go
into Hibernation.
The Presario Operating System
Manual for more information
on changing Power
Management settings.
Starting and Ending Power Modes
If you want to … Then … Result/Indicators
Put your Notebook to
sleep manually
Press the Fn+F4
keys. Or click the
Start button on the
Windows Taskbar,
Power light icon in
the Digital Audio Zone
display slowly pulses
on and off.
Shutdown, then
Standby.
Wake your Notebook
from Sleep manually
Put your Notebook
into Hibernation
manually
Press any key. Power light icon
blinks.
Press the Power
button once. Or click
the Start button,
Power light icon
does not appear on
status display.
Shutdown, then
Hibernate.
Wake your Notebook
from Hibernation
manually
Press the Power
button once.
Power light icon
appears on status
display.
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Service and
Support
Maintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping
Preventive
Maintenance, 8-2
Backup Utilities, 8-5
Hard Disk Errors, 8-6
Hard Disk Space
Management, 8-9
System Support, 8-11
the vents free from dust promotes greater longevity and
higher performance. If Notebook components are not cleaned
periodically, the probability of system failure increases.
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The information in this chapter provides helpful instructions
for the maintenance and care of your Notebook.
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Preventive
Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior
Maintenance
This section covers:
• Cleaning Your
Notebook’s Exterior
• Cleaning the Keyboard
• Cleaning the Display
Screen
• Cleaning the TouchPad
• Caring for Your Presario
Notebook
Give your Presario Notebook a
safe home. If your Notebook is
consistently exposed to direct
sunlight, consider moving it.
The heat from the sun shining
on the display screen can
reduce its performance and
cause glare.
Caution: When you shut down your Notebook, the power turns
off. However, some electrical currents may still be flowing
through the Notebook. To completely disconnect power from
the Notebook, unplug the power and modem cables from the
wall sockets and remove the battery.
Using a damp, lint-free cloth, clean the keyboard, the
Notebook’s exterior, and other external parts on your
Notebook.
Caution: Do not use household cleaning solvents because
they will damage the finish on your Notebook.
Cleaning the Keyboard
You should clean the keyboard
periodically to rid it of dust, lint,
and any other foreign particles
that may become trapped
beneath the keys. Use a compressed can of air with a straw
extension attached to blow air
in and around the keys. Cleaning
the keyboard prevents keys from
sticking and jamming. It also
makes typing a more pleasant
experience.
Always disconnect the power
from your Notebook and disconnect any other peripherals
before attempting to clean your
Notebook or any of its components.
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Caution: Do not use liquids of any kind on the keyboard, as they
may permanently damage your keyboard. Do not use a regular
vacuum cleaner for cleaning the keyboard because you may
deposit normal household debris on the surfaces rather than
remove it.
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Foam swabs or cosmetic applicators are preferred over cotton swabs because cotton can
add rather than remove lint.
Cleaning the Display Screen
The surface of your display screen may look fuzzy or
smudged. You can use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to
wipe the screen clean.
If the display screen requires any additional cleaning, use an
antistatic screen cleaner or pre-moistened antistatic wipes.
Caution: Never spray water or any other cleaning fluids or
chemicals directly on the screen. You may permanently
damage your Notebook.
Cleaning the TouchPad
Grease and dirt on the TouchPad can cause your cursor to
jump around on the display
screen. To avoid this, periodically clean the TouchPad with
a damp cloth. Remember, each
time before using your Notebook, wash your hands if they
are dirty.
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