HP Presario 1700, Presario 1702, Presario 1703, Presario 1705, Presario 1710 Supplementary Manual

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© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Compaq is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

183237-003

Mobile Internet-PC Beyond Setup Guide 1700 Series

Presario

www.compaq.com

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Mobile Internet PC Beyond Setup Guide 1700 Series

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Notice

COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel, SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is provided "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF EITHER PARTY AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY SOUNDS IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LEGAL LIABILITY, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

Compaq Presario Mobile Internet PC 1700 Series Third Edition (January 2001) Part Number 183237-003

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CONTENTS

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

Where Can I Find Information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Printed Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Disconnecting Your Notebook from

the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Front of Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

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Components on Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Lower Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Internet Zone Buttons and Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Components on Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Right Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Components on Right Side with CD, DVD,

or CD-RW Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Components on Right Side with Diskette

or SuperDisk Drive Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Components on Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Components on Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

QuikDock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

QuikDock Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Power On! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Plugging and Unplugging AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Turning Your Notebook On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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Optimizing Processor Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse . . . . . . . . 3-6

Tapping and Double-Tapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Edge Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Changing Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Internet Zone Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . 3-11

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Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Identifying Your Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Using the Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Using the SuperDisk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Using the Security Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Power-On Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

S-Video Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Connecting and Enabling S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Setting Up Your Television Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Adjusting the Television Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Switching Between Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Anti-Virus Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Using Anti-Virus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

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Recognizing a Computer Virus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Removing a Virus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Adding and Removing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Attaching Hardware Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Removing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Manually Ejecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

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FutureBay™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Using the FutureBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Audio CDs and Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Playing Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Playing Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Using the DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Playing a DVD Movie on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Using “Regionalized” DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Video Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Zooming the View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

CD-RW Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator™ 4

(available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

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Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Accessing Easy CD Creator 4 User Information . . 5-21

Chapter 6 Let’s Go Surfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

What is the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

What is the World Wide Web? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

What is a Browser? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Using Microsoft Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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Search Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Choosing a Search Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Using a Search Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Searching on the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Accessing Files from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Chapter 7 Caring for Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Storing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Recycling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Battery Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Calibrating the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Maximizing Battery Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Fixing a Low-Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Chapter 8 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

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Saving Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

What is Power Management? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Cleaning the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Cleaning the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Cleaning the TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Cleaning the External Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Caring for Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

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Backup Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Using Backup Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Hard Disk Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Using ScanDisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Using Disk Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Deleting Stored Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Defragmenting Your Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Hard Disk Space Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Checking the Hard Disk Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Deleting Unnecessary Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Using the Recycle Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Chapter 9 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Basic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Finding Solutions Quickly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

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Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

General Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Display Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Questions about Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Questions about Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Questions about Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Questions about Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

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Glossary Index

Solution Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

Audio and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

Battery and Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Mass-Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

Game and Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20

Keyboard and TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Memory and PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25

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Introduction

Congratulations! As the owner of a new Presario Notebook

In This Chapter

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

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 familiarize 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

is designed for both experienced

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Where Can

Printed Documents

IFind Information?

This section describes the documentation that came in the box with your new Notebook.

See also

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

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Beyond Setup Guide

The also available on the Compaq Web site:

www.compaq.com/mypresario

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

Additional documents to those described here may vary per region.

Note:

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, refer to “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:

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Common computer tasks

•

The Internet

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Notebook maintenance

•

Solutions for computer problems

•

Compaq service and support tools

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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.

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

communicate with your Notebook using the Microsoft

Windows

•

File Management, which covers creating, saving, deleting,

operating system. It also introduces:

renaming, and moving files

•

Customizing the Windows desktop

•

Using the Windows online Help

The illustrations shown and the features described in

Note:

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

Did you know...

may help you to solve a problem.

Helpful hints that make

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using your Notebook easier and faster.

Another document or another

See also

page in this document that has related information.

Failure to follow directions

Warning

may result in bodily harm or loss of life.

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Caution:

may result in equipment damage or data loss.

Graphics

The illustrations shown and the features described in this document may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer.

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Safety

Disconnecting Your Notebook from the Power Source

Warning

To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the

Comfort

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.

document

Did you know...

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Safety and

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 dialog

Start

, then click

box is displayed.

3. Select the

Note:

the

Power

Shut down

If the Notebook does not turn off automatically, then press and hold

button until it shuts down.

option.

4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the modem line from the wall jack.

Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm

During an electrical storm, you should take the following precautions to protect your Notebook from damage. You should immediately disconnect your Notebook from the power source.

•

If you are not using a surge protector, unplug all power cords from the wall outlets.

•

Disconnect your Notebook from the wall outlets.

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Turn off the power button on all surge protectors.

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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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Your Notebook at a Glance

Before you begin using your new Presario Notebook, you’ll want

In This Chapter

Front of Your Presario Notebook, 2-2

Left Panel, 2-6 Right Panel, 2-7 Back Panel, 2-8

to look at some of the basic components.

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To open your new Notebook, lift the 1 and gently lift the lid up.

Display Release Latch

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Front of Your Presario Notebook

Open the front of your Notebook and take a look at these components:

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Components on Front

•

Lower Front Panel

•

Internet Zone Buttons and Lights

•

Function Keys

Components on Front

See also

“Turning Your Notebook On and Off” later in this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your Notebook.

See also

“TouchPad” later in this guide for more information on using the TouchPad.

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Display Release Latch

Display

Power Button

Lid Switch

Keyboard

Lower Front Panel

Power Light

TouchPad

Speakers

Left TouchPad Button

Scroll Button

Right TouchPad Button

Battery Charge Light

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See also

“Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons” later in this guide to learn how to program these buttons to suit your needs.

Internet Zone Buttons and Lights

Volume Down Button

Volume Up Button

Digital Audio Button

Power Button

Instant Internet Access Button

Instant E-Mail Button

Retail Central Button

AC Adapter Light

Num Lock Light

Caps Lock Light

Scroll Lock Light

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Before using these buttons, you must have access to the Internet.

Note:

Button Button Description Default Button Action

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To access these features, press and hold the Fn key, press the function key, and then release both keys simultaneously.

(Fn+F1)

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(Fn+F2)

Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player

to play MP3 music.

Instant Internet Access Provides your daily start point to

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

Instant E-mail Provides you with one-touch

access for sending and reading your e-mail.

Retail Central Provides instant connection to

your Notebook store and a variety of leading consumer companies.

My Presario Connects instantly to Compaq for

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

User Programmable Favorite Launch Key

Can be reprogrammed to launch any application or Web site.

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Function Keys

The following keys have already been assigned:

Button Description

F1 My Presario Web site launch key

F2 User programmable favorite launch key

F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the

following order:

 Display  External Monitor  Display and External Monitor S-Video

F4 Sleep

*F5 Contrast control down

*F6 Contrast control up

F7 Brightness control down

F8 Brightness control up

F9 CD or DVD play/pause

F10 CD or DVD stop

F11 CD or DVD previous track

F12 CD or DVD next track

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* Not functional with all display types.

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Left Panel

Take a look at the left side of your Notebook. This is where the microphone and headphone jacks and PC card slot are located.

Components on Left Side

Did you know...

PC Cards are credit card-sized removable options that expand the capability of your Notebook.

Air Vent

Headphone Jack

Microphone Jack

PC Card Slot (Type I or II)

PC Card Eject Button

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Right Panel

Take a look at the right side of your Notebook. This is where the battery and the CD, DVD, CD-RW, diskette, or SuperDisk drive are located.

Did you know...

Your Presario Notebook is equipped with a feature called FutureBay you to swap storage drives (CD, DVD, CD-RW, Diskette, or SuperDisk) in your Notebook.

™

that allows

Components on Right Side with CD, DVD, or CD-RW Installed

Battery Compartment

*FutureBay Removable CD,

DVD, or CD-RW Drive

*A DVD or CD-RW are available on select models.

CD or DVD Media Eject Button

CD or DVD Manual Eject Hole

Components on Right Side with Diskette or

See also

“Using the SuperDisk Drive” later in this guide for more information about the optional SuperDisk drive.

See also

“CD-RW Basics” later in this guide for more information on CD-RW.

See also

“Using the FutureBay” later in this guide.

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SuperDisk Drive Installed

Battery Compartment

*FutureBay

Removable Diskette or SuperDisk Drive

*SuperDisk is available on select models.

Diskette or SuperDisk Eject Button

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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

See also

“Attaching Hardware Devices” later in this guide for more information on attaching external devices.

*Ethernet Port

Modem Port

USB Port

S-Video Out Port

*Available on select models.

Printer/Parallel Port

External Monitor (VGA) Port

Security Slot

AC Adapter Connector

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Underside

Here’s what’s on the underside of your Notebook. This is where the memory compartment, the battery release switch, and the FutureBay release switch are located.

Tip

Before calling Compaq Customer Support you will need the serial number from the underside of your Notebook.

Components on Underside

See also

“Using Battery Power” later in this guide for more information about the Battery Release Switch.

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Memory Compartment

Model and Serial Number

Battery Release Switch

FutureBay Release Switch

QuikDock Port

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QuikDock

QuikDock Features

With the QuikDock you can create a permanent work space or “dock” for your Notebook, complete with external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Did you know...

QuikDock is an option that can be purchased separately for your Notebook. See the

Options Catalog

desktop for more information. The catalog is only available in selected areas. See your Compaq authorized retailer for details.

icon on the

A QuikDock provides external ports for various connectors, allowing you to dock and remove your Notebook while your hardware devices remain connected to the QuikDock. The illustration and table below show where to connect external devices to the QuikDock.

Keyboard

Mouse

USB

SPDIF (Digital Audio)

Printer Composite-Video

* Not functional on all models

S-Video

Serial

Printer

Monitor

*1394

AC Power

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Using Your Notebook

Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy setup,

In This Chapter

Power On!, 3-2 TouchPad, 3-6 Display Options, 3-9 Internet Zone Buttons, 3-11 Storage Drives, 3-12 Security, 3-14

use, and upgrading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar with your Notebook features.

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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

•

Optimizing Processor Speed

See also

The Easy Setup Poster and the “Government Approvals” section in the Safety and Comfort Guide for worldwide power cord information.

Warning

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 outlet easily.

•

Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when you want to disconnect AC power from your Notebook.

•

When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

Don’ts

•

Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical outlet 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.

Caution:



phone line connected to the modem. To protect your Notebook during electrical storms, use a telephone line surge protector.

High voltages can enter your Notebook through the

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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.

Did you know...

When a charged battery is in your Notebook, you can simply unplug it from AC power. Your Notebook automatically switches to battery power.

Did you know...

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 powers off.

Turning Your Notebook On and Off

To turn on your Notebook, press the

Power

at the top of the keyboard. To turn off your Notebook properly,

complete the following steps:

1. Save your work and exit all

2. Click the

3. Click the OK button. After a few seconds, your Notebook

Power Button Functionality

When your Notebook is on, pressing the your Notebook in Hibernation mode. The settings for the Power button are as follows:

button, which is located

open programs.

Shut down

Start

button, then click

option.

Shut Down

will turn off.

If your Notebook is not responding, press and hold down the

Note:

button until your Notebook shuts down.

Power

, and select the

Power

button places

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•

Press and release once to enter Hibernation mode

•

Press and hold down to shut down your Notebook

You should only press and hold down the

Note:

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.

Power

button to shut

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Warning

Your Notebook contains a lithium-ion 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 it to temperatures higher than 140° F (60° C). Replace only with the Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook.

Using Battery Power

Inserting and Removing the Battery

To insert the battery into the battery compartment, position the battery so that the side with the label is turned up and slide the battery into the compartment until it snaps into place.

See also

“Components on Underside” in Chapter 2 of this guide for help in locating the Battery Release Switch.

See also

“Battery Care” later in this guide.

Did you know...

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.

Tip

The battery will lose its charge if not used for a long time.

To remove the battery, complete the following steps:

1. Save your files.

2. If the AC adapter is not connected, turn off your Notebook.

3. Slide and hold the

Battery Release Switch

on the underside

of your Notebook to the front.

4. Use the tab on the battery to pull the battery out.

5. Release the Battery Release Switch.

Charging the Battery

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 outlet until the

Battery Charging

displayed. This ensures that the battery is fully charged.

If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time,

Note:

Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use.

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Optimizing Processor Speed

(available on select models)

Did you know...

When maximum performance is selected, the processor operates at full (100%) speed. When battery optimized mode is selected, the processor operates at approximately 80% of the maximum performance mode.

Some Presario Notebook models use the Pentium® III Processor

featuring Intel

SpeedStep™Technology. This technology gives you the capability to optimize your Notebook’s processor speeds based on the power source in use.

The default SpeedStep icons for each power source are listed below:

The checkered fla

icon in the system tray on the Windows taskbar indicates External AC Power and Maximum Performance.

The non-checkered fla

on the Windows taskbar indicates Battery

tra

timized Performance.

icon in the system

To change the setting for either power source, AC or battery, rightclick the

System Tray Battery Optimized Performance

SpeedStep

icon in the

and select either

Maximum Performance

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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-Tapping

•

Edge Motion

See also

“Preventive Maintenance” later in this guide for tips on keeping your TouchPad clean.

See also

“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 TouchPad.

Left-Click

To left-click, press the 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.

Left

TouchPad button. It is located

Right-Click

The right TouchPad button works as the context menu or special drag button. Press the

Right

TouchPad button to get

context-sensitive options.

Scroll Button

The Scroll button is the equivalent of the right, left, up and down buttons of the scroll bars on the side and bottom of your screen. To view other areas of a document or browser window, press the

Scroll

button in the desired direction.

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The Scroll button is only functional with some software applications.

Note:

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Tip

To get additional help for setting advanced TouchPad features, click the

Help

select

Properties

from the

dialog box.

button or

Mouse

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.

Did you know...

To help prevent accidental pointing while typing, drag the PalmCheck slider towards maximum.

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To turn on the tapping feature, complete the following steps:

1. From the Windows desktop, click and then click

2. Double-click the

Control Panel

Mouse

icon to open the Mouse Properties

Start

, point to

Settings

dialog box.

3. Select the

Tou ch

tab and click the

Tap t o Click

check box to

turn on the tapping feature.

4. Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog 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

and then click

2. Double-click the

3. Click the

4. Select

When Dragging, Always

Control Panel

Mouse

Edge Motion

tab.

icon.

Start

, point to

When Scrolling

, and

Settings

turn on Edge Motion.

5. Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialog box.

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Display Options

Changing Resolution

In this section:

•

Changing Resolution

•

Adjusting Brightness

Did you know...

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 then click

2. Double-click

Control Panel

Display

to open the Display Options dialog

box, and then click the

Start

Settings

button, point to

tab.

Settings

, and

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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

Panel

window.

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Adjusting Brightness

If your display is too faint or too bright, the brightness controls may not be set properly. To correct this condition, complete the following steps:

Tip

You can also adjust the display brightness by pressing the brightness or increase the brightness.

Key combinations such as the example Fn+F7 used above mean that you should press and hold down the Fn key, press the

keys simultaneously.

Fn+F7

Did you know...

key, and then release both

to decrease

Fn+F8

1. On the taskbar, click

Control Panel

2. Double-click

3. Click the

Display

Advanced

Start

, point to

and click the

button to open the

Settings

RAGE MOBILITYAGP Properties dialog box.

, and then click

tab.

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4. Click the

Desktop

Color

tab. Under

slider to the desired brightness.

Brightness

, click and drag the

5. Click OK to close the dialog box and click OK again to

close the Display Properties dialog box, then close the Control Panel window.

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Internet Zone

Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons

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

See also

“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. On the taskbar, click

Control Panel

2. Double-click

Easy Access Buttons

Start

, point to

Settings

, and then click

and follow the

instructions provided.

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Storage Drives

Identifying Your Storage Drives

•

Identifying Your Storage Drives

•

Using the Diskette Drive

•

Using the SuperDisk Drive

Did you know...

On select 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, CD-RW, or DVD drive are designated with letters of the alphabet, as well as with icons.

3 1/2 Diskette _______

Standard Diskette Drive

or SuperDisk Drive

To determine your drive letters, complete the following steps:

1. From the Windows desktop,

double-click the

My Computer

icon.

Local Diskette _______

The icons for each drive and corresponding drive letters are displayed in the My Computer window.

CD, DVD, or CD-RW Drive

2. Use the icons to the right to

identify your drive.

The DVD, CD-RW, and SuperDisk drives are available only on

Note:

select models.

Hard Drive

Drive _______

Tip

To prevent damage to the diskette and the information stored on it, wait until diskette drive activity is complete before removing the diskette.

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Using the Diskette Drive

To insert a diskette into the diskette drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the arrow on the diskette pointing towards the drive, and gently push the diskette into the drive.

To remove a diskette, press the diskette drive.

Your Presario Notebook is equipped with a feature called FutureBay

Note:

that allows you to swap storage drives (CD, DVD, CD-RW, Diskette, or SuperDisk) in your Notebook. Refer to FutureBay in Chapter 5 of this guide for information on swapping the drive.

Eject

button on the

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Using the SuperDisk Drive

(available on select models)

To insert a diskette into the SuperDisk drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the arrow pointing towards the drive, and gently push the diskette into the drive. To remove the disk, press the

Eject

button on the diskette drive.

Did you know...

When your Notebook is off, you cannot eject a disk from the SuperDisk drive by pressing the Eject button. You must eject the disk manually.

Manually Ejecting a Disk

To manually remove a disk from the SuperDisk drive, insert the end of a paper clip in the Eject button, and push until the diskette pops out.

Your Presario Notebook is equipped with a feature called FutureBay

Note:

that allows you to swap storage drives (CD, DVD, CD-RW, Diskette, or SuperDisk) in your Notebook. Refer to FutureBay in Chapter 5 of this guide for information on swapping the drive.

Manual Eject Hole

located above the

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Security

Using the Security Slot

In this section:

•

Using the Security Slot

•

Power-On Password

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.

Tip

Pressing the F9 key at any point within the setup returns your Notebook to the default settings.

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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

Caution:

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settings may affect the functionality of your Notebook.

F10 Setup is for experienced users only. Changing

3. Using your arrow keys, select the

menu bar.

F10

key.

Security

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4. Move to

Set Supervisor Password

. Press the

Enter

key.

5. Set your personal password, and press the must confirm the password and press the

Caution:



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

Enable

select

7. Using the arrow keys, select

8. Make sure that

Enter

9. Select

Write your password down in a secure location. If you

Password on boot

using the +or-keys to

Exit

from the menu bar.

Exit Saving Changes

key.

Ye s

to save your changes and exit.

Enter

key. You

key again.

is selected. Press the

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.

Removing the Password

To remove a power-on password, complete the following steps:

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1. Access press the

F10

Setup as above, enter your current password, and

Enter

key. In the spaces to enter your new password

and confirm new password, press the

Enter

2. Move to select

key again to exit the screen.

Password on boot

Disable

using the +or-key to

3. Using your arrow keys, select

4. Make sure that

Enter

5. Select

key.

Ye s

Exit Saving Changes

to save your changes and exit.

Enter

Exit

from the menu bar.

is selected. Press the

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Common Tasks

Now that your Presario Notebook computer is set up and

In This Chapter

S-Video Connection, 4-2 Anti-Virus Software, 4-5 Software and

Hardware, 4-7

running, you may want to explore and learn about some of the common tasks performed by your Notebook.

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S-Video

Connecting and Enabling S-Video

Connection

With an S-Video connection, you can play games on a bigger screen or watch DVD movies on TV instead of on a Notebook display.

This section helps you complete the following tasks:

•

Connecting and Enabling S-Video

•

Setting Up Your Television Format

•

Adjusting the Television Screen

•

Switching Between Displays

To connect your Notebook and your television, you need an S-Video cable to plug into your TV, VCR, or other device. These cables can be purchased from a retail TV store or a computer store.

To connect and enable S-Video, complete the following steps:

1. Connect your Notebook and your television with an S-Video

cable.

2. From the Windows taskbar, click

then click

3. Double-click the

Control Panel

Display

Properties dialog box and then

4. Click the

Advanced

button to open the RAGE MOBILITY

Start

icon to open the Display

click the

AGP Properties dialog box and then click the

, point to

Settings

Displays

tab.

Did you know...

Your TV may not have an S-Video connector. See your local electronics store dealer for an S-Video adapter for your Notebook.

See also

“Playing a DVD Movie on a TV” later in this guide.

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5. Click the top left corner of the TV button to enable S-Video. S-Video is enabled if the button next to

Primary

is blue.

6. Click

Apply

to accept the changes and then click OK to exit

both dialog boxes.

7. 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 set your TV format.

Setting Up Your Television Format

To view images properly, you must set your Notebook to your country’s standard for television transmission. To do this, complete the following steps:

1. From the Windows taskbar, click then click

2. Double-click the

Control Panel

Display

icon to open the Display

Properties dialog box and then click the

3. Click the

Advanced

button, then click the

Start

, point to

Settings

tab.

Displays

tab.

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4. Click the right corner of the TV button.

5. Click the

6. Make sure

Format

tab.

Select by country

is selected.

7. Scroll to find your country, then select it.

8. Click OK to exit both dialog boxes.

9. If your Notebook asks you to restart Windows, click OK for the new settings to take effect.

Your television format is now set and the television image should be stable.

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Did you know...

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.

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.

To make adjustments to your display, complete the following:

1. From the Windows taskbar, click

then click

2. Double-click the

Control Panel

Display

Start

icon to open the Display

Properties dialog box and then click the

3. Click the

Advanced

button to open the RAGE MOBILITY

AGP Properties dialog box, and then click the

4. Click the right corner of the

button.

, point to

Settings

tab.

Displays

tab.

a. To change the brightness, contrast or color 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 dialog boxes.

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Switching Between Displays

You can switch between your television and your display or external monitor by pressing change is:

•

Display

•

External Monitor

•

Display and External Monitor

•

S-Video

Fn+F3

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Anti-Virus

Using Anti-Virus Software

Software

Did you know...

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.

•

Obtaining all software from reputable sources and checking the software for viruses before installing it.

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•

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 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 re-install 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, a diskette, 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 or Diskette

To install software from a diskette, or from a CD that does not automatically install, complete the following steps:

1. Close all programs.

2. From the Windows taskbar, click the

Settings

, and then click

3. Double-click the

Add/Remove Programs

Control Panel

The Add/Remove Program Properties window is displayed.

4. Click

Install

Start

button, point to

icon.

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5. Insert the CD or diskette into the proper drive and click

Microsoft Windows finds the CD or diskette and begins the installation process.

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Tip

Check the downloaded program file for viruses before installation.

Installing a Downloaded Program File

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

Settings

, and then click

4. Double-click the

Add/Remove Programs

Control Panel

Start

button, point to

icon to open

the Add/Remove Program Properties dialog box.

5. Click

Install

to open the Install Program from Floppy Disk or

CD-ROM window.

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6. Click

7. Click

to open the Run Installation Program window.

Browse

to locate and select the

file for the downloaded software.

8. Click

Open

to begin the installation process.

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Attaching Hardware Devices

To install a new hardware device such as a printer or gamepad to your Notebook, complete the following steps:

1. Turn off your Notebook.

2. Connect the device to your Notebook according to the instructions that come with it.

3. Turn on your Notebook.

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

to begin installing the drivers and files necessary to make the new hardware work.

2. Select

(Recommended)

Search for the best driver for your device

and click

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3. Select

Specify a location

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

. 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 recognized by your Notebook.

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Using the CD or DVD Drive

Who would ever have thought that

In This Chapter

CD or DVD Drive, 5-2 FutureBay™, 5-4 Audio CDs and Video

Discs, 5-5 DVDs, 5-7 Video Display

Options, 5-14

your home entertainment center could fit in your lap or on a desktop? Your Presario Notebook computer allows you to listen to your favorite music and (on select models) watch your favorite movies 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

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Playing audio CDs

•

Playing both DVD and non-DVD videos

•

Adjusting the display options with the DVD Control Panel

•

Creating audio, data, and backup CDs

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CD or DVD Drive

Inserting a Disc

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:



and could potentially damage the drive.

1. Press the

Improper handling of a CD or DVD can damage the disc

Eject

button located on the front of the drive.

2. Remove a disc from its protective case, holding the disc by its center 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 center spindle of the tray until the disc snaps into place.

Caution:



onto the spindle in the center of the tray. You can damage the disc and your Notebook if the disc is not seated properly.

Before closing the disc tray, ensure that the disc snaps

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Removing a Disc

To remove a disc from the drive, complete the following steps:

Did you know...

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 eject the disc from the drive manually.

1. Press the

Eject

button on

the drive.

2. Remove a disc from the tray, gently pushing down on the

center 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.

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

Manual Eject Hole

the

and push firmly as shown in the

figure above.

3. Remove the disc from the tray.

4. Gently push the tray back into the drive until it locks

into place.

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FutureBay™

Using the FutureBay

Your new Notebook provides you with the ability to interchange drives (CD, DVD, CD-RW, Diskette, or SuperDisk) using a drive-swapping design called FutureBay.

Did you know...

You can insert a drive at any time without clicking the FutureBay icon whether your Notebook is on or off.

See also

“Underside” in Chapter 2 of this guide to locate the FutureBay release switch.

While using your Notebook, you can switch between drives with ease. To switch from one drive to another, complete the following steps:

1. Click the taskbar, then select

icon located in the system tray on the Windows

Change device in swappable bay

. The

Bay Swap dialog box is displayed.

If you get the message, Device is busy now. Please close all files

Note:

and try again later. Click

and close your files.

2. Slide and hold the FutureBay release switch while pulling out the drive.

Refer to Chapter 2 in this guide to locate the release switch on the

Note:

underside of your Notebook.

3. After you remove the drive, insert the other drive, and click

to close the dialog box.

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Audio CDs and

Playing Audio CDs

Video Discs

In this section you’ll learn how to play audio and video discs with your Notebook. This section covers:

•

Playing Audio CDs

•

Playing Non-DVD Video Discs

Did you know...

You can also use the function keys to play an audio CD. These keys are shown in "Function Keys" earlier in this guide.

Did you know...

The compact disc (CD) is the most common way to store information to use on your Notebook. Compact disks hold more than 450 times the information that can be stored on a floppy disk.

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.

If disc play does not start automatically, complete the following steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click

Accessories, Entertainment

Start

, and then click

2. Once the CD Player opens, click the

, point to

Play

Programs

CD Player

button to begin

playing the CD.

3. Click the

To remove the disc from the drive, click the

Stop

button to stop playing the CD.

Eject

button on

the CD Player.

Disabling the Self-Starting Feature

(available on select operating systems)

To disable the self-starting feature, complete the following steps:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click

then click

2. Double-click the

Control Panel

System

icon to open the System

Properties dialog box.

Start

, point to

Settings

, and

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3. Click the

CD-ROM

Device Manager

tab, and then double-click

from the list of devices.

4. Select your CD/DVD drive from this list. Click

open the CD/DVD System Properties dialog box.

5. Click the

Auto Insert Notification

Settings

tab, and ensure that the check box next to

is clear.

6. Click OK to close the dialog 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:

File

Start

button, point to

, and then click

, and then

Open

from

1. On the Windows taskbar, click the

Programs, Accessories, Entertainment Windows Media Player

2. Once the player opens, select the menu.

3. Click the

4. Locate and double-click the

Browse...

button.

CD Drive

icon. You should

see a list of files and file folders.

CD movies are usually stored in a file folder that begins with the

Note:

letters MPEG.

5. Double-click the folder that contains the CD movie files.

6. Select a movie file and click the

Open

button. A viewing

window for the movie is displayed.

7. Click the

Play

button on the window to begin playing

the movie.

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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 Movie on a TV

•

Using “Regionalized” DVDs

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 your favorite movies anytime, anywhere. The DVD Player is simple and fun to use.

Did you know...

Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) look like CDs, but they store movies. DVDs store about 28 times more information than video CDs.

Did you know...

The DVD drive will take a few seconds to start playback because it must first determine the type of media being played.

Tip

For the best playback quality, close all other applications in the background while playing aDVD.

You have two options for starting the DVD Player:

•

Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive. After a few seconds, the Compaq DVD Player control panel opens and playback begins.

•

If a DVD disc is already inserted in the drive, start the DVD

player by pressing the

Play

button on the Status panel on the front of your Notebook. The Compaq DVD Player control panel opens and playback begins.

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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

Stop

Play

Pause

Fast Forward

Displays a list of files for playback.

Opens the DVD drive to load or remove discs.

Displays the

Display

Rewinds the content. Press

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 resume playback.

Skips to the beginning of the next track.

Advances to a selected location. Press resume playback.

DVD Options

and

Parental Controls

menu for selecting

to resume playback.

Play

Pause

Play

Video

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Button Title Description

}

Root Menu/ Resume

Change Subtitle

Change Audio

Title Menu/ Resume

Change Camera Angle

3D Audio

Volume

Mute

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 resume audio.

Mute

Volume

button to

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º Ü ¹

Close Player

Minimize

Help

Closes the program.

Minimizes the size of the Display window of the program.

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 movie or MPEG files.

To play content from the File mode, complete the following steps:

1. Click the

Open

The list of files is displayed.

2. Select the file you want to view.

icon on the DVD Player control panel.

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

button is disabled.

•

If the DVD Player is in the DVD mode and your disc does

not have Subtitle language options, the Subtitle

button

is disabled.

•

If the DVD Player is in the DVD mode and your DVD has Subtitle language options, the Subtitle

button is enabled.

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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Did you know...

DVD movies can only be viewed on one display at a time. If two or more displays are active (Notebook display plus TV, for example), the movie will show as a black box or blank screen on one of the displays. This is normal.

Playing a DVD Movie on a TV

Set up your S-Video connection following the procedures in the “Common Tasks” chapter of this guide.

1. Once your S-Video connection is properly set up, start the DVD player by one of these methods:

•

Insert a DVD disc into the drive. After a few seconds, the Compaq DVD Player control panel opens and playback begins.

•

If the disc is already inserted in the DVD drive, press

Play

the your Notebook. The Compaq DVD Player control panel opens and playback begins.

button on the status panel on the front of

Tip

Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F3 key to switch the display from your Notebook to the TV.

2. Press the Fn+F3 keys to switch the display from your Notebook to the attached TV.

You may need to press

Note:

image to the TV. Refer to Switching Between Displays in the Common Tasks chapter of this guide for more information.

more than once to transfer the

Fn+F3

3. You can switch the display from the TV back to your Notebook at any time by pressing Fn+F3again.

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Did you know...

When attempting to play a DVD that does not match the drive’s region setting, you will see the message, “

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, clickNo.

”

The disk

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.

To change the region setting and play the DVD disc,

Ye s

click on-screen instructions.

and follow the

Identifying Your Region Setting

If your Notebook offers the option to change region settings, complete the following steps:

1. Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive. The Compaq DVD

Player control panel opens automatically.

2. Click the

DVD Options

the player. The DVD Options dialog box opens.

3. Select the

DVD Region

the drive’s current region setting.

4. If the drive’s region setting matches the disc’s region setting,

click OK.

If the drives region setting does not match the disc, you will need

Note:

to select a new region to play the disc.

icon on the lower left corner of

tab. The selected option indicates

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Did you know...

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.

Selecting Your Region Setting

To change the DVD drive region setting, complete these steps:

1. With a DVD disc in the drive, open the Compaq DVD Player.

2. Click the

DVD Options

of the player to open the DVD Options dialog box.

3. Click the

DVD Region

4. Select the desired region from the displayed map or from the options buttons.

You will only be allowed to select the region that matches the disc

Note:

inserted in the drive. All other options will appear dimmed.

icon on the lower left corner

tab.

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5. Click OK to close the dialog box.

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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.

To hide the DVD Player panel, click anywhere outside the DVD control panel.

To view the DVD Player control panel when the DVD Content Picture window is set to full-size, 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

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 (available on select models)

•

Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

•

Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors

•

Accessing Easy CD Creator 4 User Information

Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator™ 4

(available on select models)

Insert the

Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

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 dialog box opens. Click

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

4. When prompted, select a folder where the program icons will be placed. Click

Easy CD Creator

to continue installation.

disc into the CD-RW

Did you know...

CD-RW refers to Compact

iscs (or Drives) that are

eadable and Writable.

Did you know...

You must close all other Windows programs before installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4.

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5. When prompted, insert the

Adaptec Update Diskette

if one was provided with the Adaptec Easy CD Creator software. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation.

If an Adaptec Update Diskette did not come with the software, click

Note:

and follow the on-screen instructions to continue installation.

Skip

6. 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.

3. When prompted, select a location on the hard disk to store the Direct CD program, or accept the recommended location, and then click

4. When prompted, select a folder where the program icons will be placed. Click

to continue the installation.

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5. When prompted, insert the Adaptec Update Diskette if one

was provided with the Adaptec Easy CD Creator software. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation.

If an Adaptec Update Diskette did not come with the software, click

Note:

and follow the on-screen instructions to continue installation.

Skip

6. When the installation is complete, click

Finish

Take Two

Take Two is used to back up the contents of your hard disk to a single or multiple CDs. After your data is backed up to CD, you can easily restore all selected files.

To install Take Two, complete the following steps:

1. From the Adaptec Installation dialog box, click

and follow the on-screen installation instructions.

2. When prompted, select a location on the hard disk to store the

Take Two program, or accept the recommended location, and then click

3. When prompted, select a folder where the program icons will

be placed. Click

to continue installation.

4. When prompted, insert the Adaptec Update Diskette if one

was provided with the Adaptec Easy CD Creator software. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation.

Take Two

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If an Adaptec Update Diskette did not come with the software, click

Note:

and follow the on-screen instructions to continue installation.

Skip

5. When setup is complete, click OK.

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Did you know...

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.

Did you know...

When you start or restart your Notebook,

CD Creator 4

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.

Adaptec Easy

prompts you

Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

To access the main menu of the Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, from the Windows taskbar click

Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

Start

, and then click

The Adaptec main menu is displayed.

Creating Audio CDs

, point to

Programs

Create CD

, then

Tip

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 We b- Ch e ck UP.

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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

Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

2. On the Welcome screen, click screen is displayed, click

Audio CD

Start

, point to

, and then click

Audio

. After the Audio

. The Easy CD Creator

Programs

Create CD

window opens.

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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Did you know...

You can record any combination of tracks, WAV, or MP3 files to an Audio CD.

Did you know...

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 CD-ROM

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 Music Service.

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

Did you know...

6. Select the track, WAV, or MP3 file you want to record in the

right pane of the Explorer section, and 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 dialog

box opens.

8. When prompted, remove your audio CD and insert a blank CD into your CD-Recorder and click OK to start recording.

9. When the CD Creation Process is complete, click OK.

If you have tracks on other music CDs that you want to record, repeat

Note:

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.

Did you know...

When you have finalized 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

Adaptec Easy Creator 4

, and then click

2. On the Welcome screen, click

3. On the Data screen, click

Data CD

, point to

Start

Create CD

. The Data screen opens.

Data

. The Easy CD Creator

window opens.

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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

8. C

Create CD

. The CD Creation Setup dialog box opens.

lick 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:

1. On the Windows taskbar, click

Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

2. On the Welcome screen, click

3. On the Data screen, click

Start

, and then click

Data

. The Data screen opens.

DirectCD

, point to

. The Adaptec DirectCD

Wizard! dialog box opens.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin writing the CD.

Programs

Create CD

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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 Creator Menu. For detailed information on how to create customized products, refer to the Online Help Manual.

Jewel Case Creator

button on the Adaptec CD

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Did you know...

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 be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.

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

2. Point to menu, point to

3. Click

4. Click the

5. Under

Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

Features

CD Copier

. The CD Copier window opens.

Source and Destination

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.

Start

, point to

on the

tab.

Programs

Did you know...

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.

7. Click

Copy

to begin recording a copy of your CD.

Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors

Buffer Underrun

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.

To change the location where the temporary files are stored, click

Note:

select

Tools,

instructions.

is an error that occurs when the flow of data

Options

from the menu, and then follow the on-screen

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Open the Systems Properties dialog box by clicking from the

Control Panel

ensure that

. Click the

Allow Disconnect

Device Manager

is set for both the

System

tab and

CD-Recorder and the hard disk.

•

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.

A buffer underrun error can occur on single or dual optical drive

Note:

systems (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive).

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 manual called Online Help to answer any questions you might have about the functionality of the software with your CD-RW Drive.

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To access Online Help while using the Audio or Data CD Creator, click

Index

from the drop-down list.

To use the of terms, click

Creator

Help

Adobe Acrobat Quick Reference Guide

Start

, then click

from the toolbar, then select

Programs

, then

Quick Reference Guide

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Let’s Go Surfing

“Surfing the Web” can be a

In This Chapter

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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 time.

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Basic Concepts

This section helps you answer these questions:

•

What is the Internet?

•

What is the World Wide Web?

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.

Did you know...

The Internet is changing communication and commerce around the world.

What is the Internet?

Internet

The 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 organizations, universities, businesses, and governments.

Let’s take a brief look at how the Internet is put together.

network

A computers create a small network when they are linked to each other.

is a vast communications system for computers.

is the basic building block of the Internet. Two

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Computers in a network can share information as well as devices such as printers and scanners.

A network can link multiple computers. For example, a large company could link all its computers within a single network.

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:

•

Entertainment

•

Commerce

•

Research

•

Education

What is the World Wide Web?

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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

The the Internet specifically for publishing and accessing information. It is also known as the for World Wide Web.

is a popular system that is set up within

Web

. The letters

www

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Web Sites and Web Pages

Did you know...

Hyperlinks make it easy to jump from place to place on the World Wide Web.

World Wide Web information is grouped in home to one or more

Web pages

. Web pages can provide text,

Web sites

that are

graphics, animation, audio, and video to your computer.

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.

Hyperlinks often appear in Web pages as colored, 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.

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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 servers are scattered throughout the world.

Web servers

. Web servers are like electronic libraries.

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Surfing the Web

Using your computer to tour the World Wide Web is called

the Web

. Sometimes you’ll just be

surfing

looking to see what’s there. At other times, you’ll be looking for something specific.

Internet Address (URL)

Tip

Your Presario Notebook provides you with a selection of Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

Did you know...

High-speed Internet access may be available in your area. Check with your ISP or local telephone company for more information.

Did you know...

Your Presario Notebook has a built-in Ethernet connection which is the most common way to connect to high-speed Internet access.

A Web site has an

Internet address

to find it. An Internet address is known as a

Locator

, or

. It identifies the location of a Web site just as

URL

that tells your computer how

Uniform Resource

your home address identifies where you live.

Internet Service Provider (ISP)

A company that provides access to the Internet is an

Provider (ISP)

Internet Service

. 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.

Modem

A computer’s physical connection to the Internet is typically through a telephone line. Your computer contains hardware called a

modem

standard telephone line. There are on-screen instructions you must follow when you set up your modem.

that sends and receives information over a

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Search Engine

See also

The “Search Engines” section later in this chapter for detailed information about searching on the Internet.

Tip

Check with your Internet Service Provider for details about the e-mail service they provide.

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.

URLs

take

you to the requested site.

E-mail

A form of mail delivered over the Internet is

e-mail

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.

. It is

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Browsers

This section covers the following:

•

What is a Browser?

•

Using Microsoft Internet Explorer

Tip

Learn to use the features in your browser. It makes your Internet experience much more enjoyable.

What is a Browser?

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.

Did you know...

Your Notebook comes with Microsoft Internet Explorer preinstalled.

Tip

America Online must start AOL and log on before starting Internet Explorer.

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When you use your browser, the first page it displays is the default home page. You can customize or change this page. You can also customize other browser features.

Look in the browser Help files for instructions on customizing your browser.

To use Microsoft Internet Explorer, you must have an active account

Note:

with an ISP. You must also have a physical connection, such as a phone line, to your ISPs computer.

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To begin surfing the Internet with Microsoft Internet Explorer, complete either of the following:

Did you know...

Microsoft Internet Explorer has an extensive Help section that includes a tour of its major features.

See also

“Internet Zone Buttons and Lights” in Chapter 2 and “Internet Zone Buttons” in Chapter 3 for information about identifying and reprogramming the Internet Zone buttons.

•

From the Windows desktop, double-click the

Explorer

•

From the Windows taskbar, click the

Programs,

An alternative method uses the

icon.

and then click the

Internet Zone

Internet Explorer

Start

Internet

button, point to

icon.

buttons on

your keyboard.

To connect to the Web with this procedure, simply press one of the Internet Zone buttons.

The

Note:

shown here.

Internet Zone

buttons on your computer may differ from those

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

Did you know...

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 generalpurpose lists while others limit their lists to a single topic.

•

An example of a general-purpose search engine is AltaVista

America Online

www.altavista.com

, provide their own general-purpose

. Some ISPs, such as

search engine.

•

An example of a specialized 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

•

Ask a search engine to list other search engines.

button.

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Tip

Choose your keywords carefully. Your choice determines the success of your search.

Did you know...

URL means Uniform Resource Locator. A URL is an address for a resource or Web site on the Internet.

Using a Search Engine

Most search engines ask for a keyword. A

keyword

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

Internet

•

After you enter a keyword search, the search engine

, instead of

Internet

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 browser:

www.altavista.com.

Address

is a single

searching the

box of your Web

3. Enter Compaq in the box next to

4. Click

. Your browser should display numerous links to

Find this

different Compaq Web sites.

To use a search engine, complete these steps:

1. Choose a keyword that describes your topic.

2. Type that keyword into the search engine.

3. Click the

button (or other button provided) 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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Tip

Try various keywords and compare the results. You can also use the same keyword in different search engines.

Searching on the Web

You can now begin 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.

Tip

Check your browser’s Help files for specific information on using your Favorites 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

Favorites

folder. Some suggested Web sites are already in that folder. You can open your Favorites folder and easily visit a Web site by clicking on its name.

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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.

See also

The “Anti-Virus Software” section of Chapter 4 for more information about how to protect your Notebook and your files from viruses.

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.

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Caring for Your Battery

When you’re on the go, AC wall outlets are not always available

In This Chapter

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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:

•

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 outlets 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

Warning

If your Notebook contains a lithium 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 it to temperatures higher than 140° F (60° C). 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 outlet is not available, you will want to use battery power. This section will help you:

•

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:

1. Double-click the

Battery Charge

icon or the

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.

See also

“Using Battery Power” earlier in this guide for inserting, removing, and charging your battery.

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Tip

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.

Tip

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.

Tip

You may store your battery within the following temperature range: 32° F to 113° F (0°C to 45°C). To extend its operating life, store the battery in a cool dry place.

See also

“Government Approvals” section of the

Comfort Guide

information on recycling.

Safety and

for more

Refer to the following storage requirements.

NiMH Battery

- If your Notebook uses a NiMH (nickel-metalhydride) 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

•

Remove the battery from your Notebook and store

•

drained completely

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):

Use your Notebook until the battery is

•

Remove the battery and store it separately.

•

drained to 50 percent

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 authorized 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 lon

eriod of time. In this

section

familiar with the following:

•

you will become

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.

Tip

Do not plug in the AC adapter during the process or you will have to start over with step 1.

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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 then click

4. Double-click the

Control Panel

Power Management

. The Power Management Properties dialog

Start

, point to

Settings

icon on the

, and

box opens.

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5. Click the

Power Schemes

tab.

Tip

You can use your Notebook while the battery is draining or charging.

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6. From

Running on Batteries

a. In the

b. In the

c. In the

Turn off Monitor

Turn off Hard Disk

System Standby

column:

drop-down list, select

Never

7. Let the battery drain until your Notebook reaches

Hibernation and turns off.

8. Plug in the AC adapter. Restart your Notebook.

9. Return to the Power Management Properties dialog box

Control Panel

under

and re-enter your Power Savings

settings to the desired level.

The battery is now calibrated.

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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 shows you how to increase the length of time you are able to operate under battery power.

The display, processor, CD/DVD drive, and hard drive use the most battery power. To maximize the battery operating time, perform one or more of the following actions:

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•

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.

•

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.

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Tip

If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use.

Fixing a Low-Battery Condition

A low-battery condition exists when the battery has less than 10 percent of its power remaining. This section 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.

The availability of an AC wall outlet will determine which solution you should use to correct a low-battery condition. Use one of the following options:

Connect the AC Adapter

Did you know...

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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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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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.

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.

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

Did you know...

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

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Starting and Ending Power Modes

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Power Management Settings

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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.

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Sleep, also called Standby, puts your Notebook in low-power mode. It is still on, but the display appears blank.

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open files, you will lose any unsaved information if you turn off your Notebook before you end the Sleep mode.

Although Sleep mode maintains system information and

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Did you know...

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.

See also

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

Wake your Notebook from Sleep manually

Put your Notebook into Hibernation manually

Wake your Notebook from Hibernation manually

Press the

Fn+F4

Or click the

Start

keys.

button on the Windows Taskbar, then

Shutdown

Standby

Press any key. Power » light stays on.

Press the

Power

button once. Or click the

Shutdown Hibernate

Press the

Start

button,

, then

Power

button once.

Power

light blinks.

Power

Power » light stays on.

light is off.

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Service

Maintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping

In This Chapter

Preventive Maintenance, 8-2

Backup Utilities, 8-6 Hard Disk Errors, 8-7 Hard Disk Space

Management, 8-9

the vents free from dust promotes greater longevity and higher performance. If Notebook components are not cleaned periodically, the probability of system failure increases.

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:

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Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior

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Cleaning the Keyboard

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Cleaning the Display Screen

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Cleaning the TouchPad

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Cleaning the External Mouse

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Caring for Your Presario Notebook

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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 outlets and remove the battery.

Using a damp, lint-free cloth, clean the keyboard, the Notebook’s exterior, and other external parts on your Notebook.

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will damage the finish on your Notebook.

When you shut down your Notebook, the power turns off.

Do not use household cleaning solvents because they

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.

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may permanently damage your keyboard.

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keyboard because you may deposit normal household debris on the surfaces rather than remove it.

Do not use liquids of any kind on the keyboard, as they

Do not use a regular vacuum cleaner for cleaning the

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Tip

Foam swabs or cosmetic applicators are preferred to 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.

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chemicals directly on the screen. You may permanently damage your Notebook.

Never spray water or any other cleaning fluids or

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, before using your Notebook, always wash your hands if they are dirty.

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