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My Presario - Getting Started
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Notice © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft 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
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C CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Who Should Read This Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Using My Presario—Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Symbols and Graphics Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Computer Illustrations and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Where Can I Find Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Plug In and Go! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Setting Up Your Computer (5000 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Setting Up Your Computer (3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Setup, Login, and Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Setting up Microsoft Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Registeri
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Assigning the My programme Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 Putting Your Computer to Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Waking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Understanding the System Status Lights (available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Creating Your Own CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive (available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Internet Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22 Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera (available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22 Chapter 5 Welco
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Chapter 6 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Print Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Using the Menu to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Playing Games on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Display (Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10 Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Keyboard and Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Introduction Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC, In This Chapter you have joined the world-wide community of Presario computer users. Once your computer is set-up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information, Who Should Read This entertainment, and online services. Guide?, 1-2 This guide is designed to help you: Symbols and Graphics Used, 1-3 ➜ Get acquainted with computer features you’ll want to try during the first few days or w
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Who Should Read This Guide? Using My Presario—Getting Started Who Should Read This This easy-to-scan guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as possible. The page layout allows you to see, Guide? at a glance, how the information is organised. This guide is designed for both beginners and experienced computer users.You can read from cover to cover to learn basic information about your computer or scan the guide for information on a specific topic. The Glossary, in the
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Symbols and Graphics Used Symbols and The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and the CD documentation: Graphics Used Failure to follow directions Warnings and cautions are may result in bodily harm or Warning displayed to protect you loss of life. from injury, your equipment Understanding the background from damage, and your files or concept may help you solve from data loss. Did you know ... a problem. Helpful hints make using your computer easier and faster.
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Where Can I Find Information? Warranty Certificate Where Can I Find The warranty details Compaq’s commitment to repair or replace parts during the warranty period, and it lists important Compaq Information? telephone numbers. In the event of a mechanical problem, contact Compaq, not the retailer that sold you the computer. Information is available in several forms: printed Keep the warranty in a safe place for future reference. documents, electronic Replacing Parts documents on the CD that
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Safety Safety and Comfort Safety My Presario—Learning More CD contains Safety and Comfort Your computer is an information on how to: electrical device. Treat it with care to avoid personal ➜ Set up your work area for maximum comfort. injury and damage to the ➜ Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and equipment. health habits while using your computer. ➜ Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or Warning fires. To reduce the risk of electric ➜ Use a surge
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How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario—Learning More CD How Do I Find Information on 1. Choose the topic or manual you want to learn more about by the CD-ROM? clicking 2 times. The My Presario—Learning 2. The screen displays the file More CD has information hierarchy in the navigation on the following topics: panel on the left 1 and the contents on the right 2. ➜ Advanced features of your computer Note: Click the Plus + sign 3 next to a topic in the left panel to
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Setting Up Your 2 Computer Your Internet PC is designed for complete ease of use—from In This Chapter setting up to upgrading new components. This chapter introduces you to the internal and external features of your computer. It also walks you through the process of registering Your Computer at a your computer and setting up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Glance, 2-2 account. The remaining chapters of this guide show you how easy it is to use your Compaq Presario. Plug In and Go!,
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Your Computer at a Glance What’s in Front? (5000 Series) Your Computer 1 CD-ROM, CD-RW, or at a Glance DVD-ROM drive Before you begin, you’ll 2 Two USB connectors for want to become familiar connecting USB devices with the components of (varies by model)—ports for your Compaq Presario. connecting peripheral devices, such as gamepads, joysticks, and video cameras Tip 3 Power button Some components have 4 CD storage for storing five colour-coded connectors that CDs match the ports on the
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What’s in Front? (3200 Series) 1 Power On button 2 CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive 3 Disk drive 4 Two universal serial bus (USB) ports for connecting peripheral devices, such as gamepads, joysticks, and video cameras What’s in Back? (3200 Series) 1 Modem port for connecting to a phone line 2 Microphone port 3 Audio In / Audio Out 4 Monitor port 5 Serial port for connecting a serial device such as a printer 6 PS2 ports for connecting a keyboard or mouse 7 A/C Power port 8 USB ports for co
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Plug In and Go! Setting Up Your Computer (5000 Series) Plug In and Go! Note: Do not set up the printer until If a cable is disconnected or your computer has been set up. you move your computer to another location, this topic 1. Connect the monitor helps you to quickly set up according to the colour again. coding, icons, and the instructions from the monitor manufacturer. Tip 2. Connect the speaker cable It’s a good idea to purchase a and microphone cable (if surge protector to protec
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Setting Up Your Computer (3200 Series) Note: Do not set up the printer until your computer has been set up. 1. Connect the monitor according to the colour coding, icons, and the instructions from the monitor manufacturer. 2. Connect the speaker cable and microphone cable (if applicable). 3. Connect the power cable. 4. Connect the mouse to a PS2 port. 5. Connect the keyboard to the USB port at the back of the unit. 6. Connect the telephone cable between the Modem Line In ~ port and the
