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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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Keyboard Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Using CD/DVD Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Using Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Using Quick Launch Web Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6 Assigning the My Program Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Putting Your Computer
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Creating Your Own CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive (available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Internet Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera (available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 Chapter 3 We
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Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Print Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Using the Menu to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Digital Audio Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Playing Digital Audio Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Games. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 Symbols and Graphics Used, 1-3 Where Can I Find Information?, 1-4 Safety, 1-5 How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM?, 1-6 This guide is designed t
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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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Using Your 2 Computer In this chapter, you learn about the following exciting, In This Chapter easy-to-use features of your computer: ➜ Computer—Become familiar with all the components on the Y our Computer at a Glance, front and back of your computer. 2-2 ➜ Keyboard—Become Keyboard Basics, 2-3 familiar with the keyboard and all its capabilities, Keyboard Buttons, 2-4 including one-button access to the Internet! Scroll Mouse, 2-10 ➜ Scroll Mouse—See how easy it is to use the scr
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Your Computer at a Glance What’s in Front? Your Computer 1 CD-ROM, CD-RW, or at a Glance DVD-ROM drive 2 Disk drive Before you begin, you’ll want to become familiar 3 Power button with the components of your Compaq Presario. Tip Some components have color-coded connectors that match the ports on the back of your computer. What’s in Back? 1 Modem port for connecting to a phone link 2 Microphone port 3 Audio speaker ports 4 Monitor port 5 Parallel port for connecting a peripheral devic
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Keyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keyboard Keys Basics Some keys have special functions when used alone or combined The standard keys perform with other keys. These functions vary depending on the program the following functions: you are using. ➜ Main keys are the typewriter-style keys. ➜ Function keys are the F1 through F12 keys. Two of these keys are active even without a program running. F1 allows you to get help on Windows-related topics. F3 allows you to se
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Keyboard Buttons Keyboard The keyboard buttons are shown in the following illustration. They are discussed in detail on the following pages. Buttons The keyboard buttons make it easier and faster to get on the Internet, use your favourite software, or listen to your favourite CD. You might even want to watch a movie or send an e-mail. 1 CD/DVD Control Buttons 5 Volume/Mute Buttons 2 Internet Zone Buttons 6 Sleep Button 3 Quick Launch Help Button 7 LED Status Lights 4 Quick Launch My Prog
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Using Internet Zone Buttons With the press of a keyboard button, you can get on the Internet fast, read your e-mail, or check out the latest in entertainment. Depending on which Internet Service Provider (ISP) you have, the default options provided by the Internet Zone buttons may Note: Button functions may vary by model and by region. vary. No. Description 1 Search accesses a Web site that helps you locate news and Did you know ... information on the Internet. Search for topics inc
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Using Quick Launch Web Buttons You can access your favourite program, Web site, or document by pressing the Quick Launch Web buttons. These are the Help G and My Program D buttons. See also ... No. Description Refer to “Preventive Maintenance” on the My Help takes you to service and support information on the Windows 1 Presario—Learning More CD desktop. for additional information on My Program can be programed to launch your favourite software, 2 service and support. Web site, or docu
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. Assigning the My Program Button After you assign the 1. Press the My Program D button 1. My Program D button The Compaq Easy Access Button settings, pressing the button Settings dialog box is displayed. automatically opens your 2. Select Launch a new program or selected software, Web site, Launch a new website, then click or document. Next. 3. If you selected Launch a new See also ... program, select either Programs or Documents, then Instructions for reassigning choose the progra
