HP Compaq Presario,Presario 3000EA Quick Start Manual
HP Compaq Presario,Presario 3000EA Quick Start Manual

HP Compaq Presario,Presario 3000EA Quick Start Manual

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Compaq Presario
First Edition (February 2001)
Part Number 228399-031
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Summary of Contents for HP Compaq Presario,Presario 3000EA

  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 3 My Presario Learning More Guide...
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  • Page 10 Using This Guide Note: The computer features, components, and the software described in this guide may differ slightly from those in your Compaq Presario Internet PC.
  • Page 11 Symbols and Graphics Used Warning Caution: Failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of data. Did you know ... See also ... Note: Comments or interesting points of information are presented.
  • Page 12 ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ Did you know ... The Compaq Web site is available worldwide. As you explore the Internet, go to the following address for information about products, services, and “cool” activities: You may also prefer to consult your local Web site in your own language.
  • Page 13 Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the Safety and Comfort Guide before performing any procedures involving the internal components of your computer. Did you know ... During an electrical storm, disconnect your computer (and all peripherals) from the power source.
  • Page 14: Learning More

    My Presario – Learning More Guide ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ Did you know ... Electronic documents often have hyperlinks to help you find information quickly. When you pass the cursor over a hyperlink, a small hand symbol is displayed. When you click a hyperlink, it jumps to the referenced page.
  • Page 15 Note: Illustrations and features shown may differ slightly from your computer. All descriptions in this reference refer to the tower position, i.e. having your PC in the upright position.
  • Page 16 External Features Note: Connectors or ports may vary depending on different model releases.
  • Page 17 Setting Up Your Computer Note: Do not set up the printer until your computer has been set up. See also ... Note: If you are setting up your computer for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to register both your operating system and your computer.
  • Page 19 Registration Did you know ... s’...
  • Page 20 Did you know ... Did you know ... Note: Location and style of connectors may vary by model. Setting Up Your Printer...
  • Page 21 Shutting Down Your Computer Caution: Use this method of shutdown only in the event of a system lockup because it causes Windows to run ScanDisk and you will lose any unsaved data.
  • Page 23 ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜...
  • Page 24 ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ Main Keys Function Keys Arrow Keys Numeric Keys Caps Lock Key Num Lock Key Note: Style of keyboard may vary. Description...
  • Page 26 ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ Button CD/DVD Control Buttons Internet Zone Buttons Help Button My Program Button Note: Buttons can vary by model and region. Description Volume/Mute Buttons Sleep Button LED Status Lights...
  • Page 27 Note: Buttons may vary by model. See also ... Description Play/Pause starts or pauses a CD or DVD. Rewind/Previous Track skips to the previous track. Fast Forward/Next Track skips to the next track. Description Stop ends CD or DVD play, rewind, and fast forward functions.
  • Page 28 Note: Button functions may vary by model and by region. Did you know ... See also ... Description Search accesses a Web site that helps you locate news and information on the Internet. Search for topics including news and information, shopping, images, music, and video. The default Web browser is Alta Vista.
  • Page 29 See also ... Note: Buttons and their function may vary by model and region. Description Help takes you to the Help pages, for a menu of Help topics and utilities. My Program accesses the utility where you can program the button to launch your favourite software, Web site, or document.
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  • Page 32 Description E-mail indicates when you have e-mail waiting to be read. Note: This light works only with POP3 Internet services. Some Internet Service Providers do not support this functionality. Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep mode. Num Lock indicates that you can use the numeric key pad to type numbers.
  • Page 33 Cordless Scroll Mouse www.logitech.com.
  • Page 35 Did you know ... Note: In addition to its basic functions, the mouse provided with your Presario PC offers many features which you can activate by installing the software provided on CD. See also ...
  • Page 36 Did you know ... ➜ ➜ ➜ Power Button – conveniently allows quick power down when not in use, or to mute the sound. Simply push and release the Power button – the light indicates when the power is on. Headphone Jack –...
  • Page 37 ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ Caution: Wait until the diskette-drive activity is complete (the activity light stops glowing) before removing a diskette. Removing a diskette when the drive is reading from or writing to the diskette can damage the diskette or the information stored on it.
  • Page 38 Note: It is advisable to create frequent backups of critical files and to run your VirusScan software on a regular basis.
  • Page 39 Note: Your computer must be turned on before you can insert or remove a disc. Note: To verify the drive installed in your computer, see the specifications label on the side of your Presario PC.
  • Page 40 Warning...
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  • Page 43 Note: Confirm that the Easy CD Creator software has been installed before you begin creating CDs. Audio Data Direct CD CD Copier Jewel Case Creator Note: There is an extensive online Help built into the software. To view online Help you must load Adobe Acrobat Reader from the My Presario – Learning More Guide on CD.
  • Page 44 ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜ Internet Video Camera Note: Load the camera software prior to plugging the camera into the computer. Model may vary...
  • Page 45 Anti-Virus Software ➜ ➜ ➜ ➜...
  • Page 49 Get Connected ∆ ∆ ∆ ∆...
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  • Page 54 Subject: Message: ƒ Feature E-mail address of the recipient Summary of your message in a few words Person or persons receiving a copy of your message Content of your message Description...
  • Page 55 See also ... Did you know ... Extension Description .org organisation .com commercial .net commercial .edu education ➜ ➜ ➜...
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  • Page 57 Advanced e-mail Functions Did you know ... Note: You should avoid attaching large files to e-mails, for example, an attachment over 1MB may take several minutes to send.
  • Page 58 ➜ Did you know ... ➜ ➜...
  • Page 59 Did you know ... Important: Telephone charges may apply.
  • Page 62 Note: To see what the document will look like when printed, select the Print Preview option from the File menu. This option is available in most software packages. See also ...
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  • Page 66 IMPORTANT NOTE: Your hard drive is partitioned into two drives, the C drive and the D drive. Your D drive contains important operating system backup files and diagnostics. These two drives together make up your total hard drive capacity; take the size of both partitions into account when determining the size of the hard drive.
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  • Page 69 Caution: Everything added to the drive since the last User Backup will be lost after you perform a factory restore. Recovery CD Option Emergency Creates a recovery diskette, which stores the system Diskette information that came with your computer. This diskette is necessary if Windows does not start normally.
  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    Symptom No sound. Note: Some of the symptoms listed for certain troubleshooting problems do not apply to your computer. For specific problems relating to the monitor or printer, refer to the documentation that came with the equipment. Troubleshooting Problem Speaker cables are Shut down your computer using the normal not properly shutdown procedure.
  • Page 71 Symptom CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM or Combo drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start. Recording audio CDs is difficult or impossible. Problem CD has been inserted Reinsert the CD with the label facing outward. incorrectly. The DVD-ROM drive Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD-ROM takes longer to start drive determine the type of media being played.
  • Page 72 To format the diskette: diskette has been 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the inserted. Windows desktop. 2. Select the diskette (A) drive. 3. Click File, and point to Format. 4. Select desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette.
  • Page 73 4. Click OK. Diskette is not To format the diskette: formatted. 1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Select the diskette (A) drive. 3. Click File, and point to Format. 4. Select the desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette.
  • Page 74 Certificate of Warranty for details. Diskette is not To format the diskette: formatted. 1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Select the diskette (A) drive. 3. Click File, and point to Format. 4. Select the desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette.
  • Page 75 Symptom Screen is blank, and monitor power light is not lit. Screen is blank. Problem Monitor power cable is Reconnect the power plug on the back of the not connected to monitor and to a grounded (earthed) wall outlet. monitor or wall outlet. Monitor is not turned Press the Power button on the front of the monitor.
  • Page 76 Symptom Computer does not respond, or seems to be locked up. Hard drive error message is displayed. Problem Program in use has Attempt a normal Windows shutdown. If this stopped responding to fails, press the Reset button for four or more commands.
  • Page 77 Symptom Hard drive fault protection error message is displayed. Problem Part of hard drive has Call Compaq Technical Support. Refer to your potential to fail or Certificate of Warranty for details. could already have failed. Hard drive has failed. Check whether your hard drive has become defective using the Hard Drive Self-test which is part of your BIOS.
  • Page 78 Reset these settings if necessary. 6. Click OK to close the identification window. 7. Click Close to close the Modems Properties Window. 8. Click The Close corner of the Control Panel window to return to the Windows desktop. Solution button in the upper right...
  • Page 79 Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are not recognized by computer. Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow. Mouse will only move vertically or horizontally. Problem 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start Keyboard connector is button. not properly 2.
  • Page 80 Symptom Insufficient memory message is displayed. Problem The receiver may not Make sure you have connected the receiver be connected correctly. The receiver cable goes into the correctly. computer’s USB port or PS/2 mouse port. For optimal performance, place the receiver at least 8 inches or 20 centimetres away from other electrical devices, such as computer, the computer monitor, or external storage drives.
  • Page 81 Problem All memory in To avoid Windows automatically running computer is being unnecessary programs at startup: used by open 1. From the Windows desktop, click the Start programs, and button. memory is needed for 2. Select Run. desired task. 3. In the Open box, type MSCONFIG.
  • Page 82 Symptom Computer will not turn on. “Illegal Operation has Occurred” error message is displayed. Computer will not start. Problem Line voltage selection Set the line voltage selection switch to the switch is not in the correct setting for your region, or call Compaq proper position for Technical Support for assistance.
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