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  • Page 1 My Presario - Getting Started 233700-371 www.compaq.com...
  • Page 2 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 4: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ........1-1 Who Should Read This Guide? .
  • Page 5 Keyboard Buttons ........2-4 Compaq/Logitech™...
  • Page 6 Internet Video Camera ....... .2-20 Chapter 3 Welcome to the Web ....... 3-1 Basic Concepts .
  • Page 7 Digital Audio Files ........4-3 Games.
  • Page 8 Glossary Index —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED Hard Drive ........6-10 Internet Access .
  • Page 9 vi C —G ONTENTS RESARIO ETTING TARTED...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction In This Chapter Who Should Read This 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 —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC, you have joined the world-wide community of Presario computer users.

  • Page 11: Who Should Read This Guide

    Who Should Read This Guide? 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 back of this guide, has brief definitions of computer terms in everyday language.

  • Page 12: Symbols And Graphics Used

    Symbols and Graphics Used Warnings and cautions are displayed to protect you from injury, your equipment from damage, and your files from data loss. —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED Symbols and Graphics Used The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and the CD documentation: Warning Did you know ...

  • Page 13: Where Can I Find Information

    Where Can I Find Information? Information is available in several forms: printed documents, electronic documents on the CD that came with your computer, and the Compaq Web site. Use this guide as your first point of reference, and then refer to the following documents: ➜...

  • Page 14: Safety

    Safety Your computer is an electrical device. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment. Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the Safety and Comfort guide on the My Presario—Learning More CD before performing any procedures involving the...

  • Page 15: How Do I Find Information On The Cd-Rom

    How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? The My Presario—Learning More CD has information on the following topics: ➜ Advanced features of your computer ➜ Solving computer problems ➜ Safety and comfort ➜ Compaq service and support ➜ Upgrading your computer ➜...
  • Page 16 Using Your Computer In This Chapter Your Computer at a Glance, Keyboard Basics, 2-3 Keyboard Buttons, 2-4 Compaq/ Logitech™ Wireless Wheel Mouse, 2-10 Scroll Mouse and Wireless Mouse, 2-11 Speakers, 2-13 Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and Zip Drives, 2-14 Internet Video Camera, 2-20...

  • Page 17: Your Computer At A Glance

    Your Computer at a Glance Before you begin, you’ll want to become familiar with the components of your Compaq Presario. Some components have colour-coded connectors that match the ports on the back of your computer. 2-2 U SING OMPUTER What’s in Front? Your Computer at a Glance 1 CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive...

  • Page 18: Keyboard Basics

    Keyboard Basics The standard keys perform the following functions: ➜ 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.

  • Page 19: Keyboard Buttons

    Keyboard 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. The CD/DVD control buttons provide a quick and easy way to play a CD or a DVD movie at the touch of...

  • Page 20: 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 vary.

  • Page 21: Using Quick Launch Web Buttons

    OMPUTER Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Help takes you to service and support information on the Windows desktop. My Program can be programed to launch your favourite software, Web site, or document. Note: Buttons and their function may vary by model and region.

  • Page 22: Assigning The My Program Button

    After you assign the My Program D button settings, pressing the button automatically opens your selected software, Web site, or document. See also ... Instructions for reassigning this button are found on the My Presario—Learning More The Volume Control buttons allow you to control the volume of your computer.

  • Page 23: Putting Your Computer To Sleep

    If you’re going to be away from your computer but want to leave the power on, you can let your computer go to sleep. This process allows you to run programmes while your computer goes into a low- power state, which saves energy.

  • Page 24: Understanding The System Status Lights

    The system lights on the keyboard provide a quick status of your computer and keyboard settings. Post Office Protocol (POP) is a commonly used messaging protocol. The most widely used implementation of this protocol is POP3. POP3 is a retrieval protocol, used to retrieve mail messages from a POP server.

  • Page 25: Compaq/Logitech™ Wireless Wheel Mouse

    Compaq/ Logitech™ Wireless Wheel Mouse (available on select models) Did you know ... The wireless wheel mouse does not alert you when the batteries are low. You must replace the batteries approximately every six months. For optimal performance, place the receiver at least eight inches (twenty centimeters) away from other electrical devices, such as the computer, the computer...

  • Page 26: Scroll Mouse And Wireless Mouse

    Wireless Mouse Your computer comes with a scroll mouse. The scroll mouse directs a cursor on the Windows desktop. You use the mouse to move quickly and easily through a document or Web site. Instead of using the scroll...

  • Page 27: Autoscrolling

    AutoScroll allows you to move forward and backward through a document without having to move the mouse or mouse wheel continuously. Did you know ... The scroll mouse can be customised for a left-handed user from the Mouse Properties dialog box. (Open the Control Panel and right-click the mouse icon.) 2-12 U...

  • Page 28: Speakers

    Speakers (available on select models) Speaker options depend on which model you purchase. However, the JBL Platinum Series are the standard speakers that come with most new Compaq Presario monitors. You can use the speakers freestanding or mount them to the side of the monitor.

  • Page 29: And Zip Drives

    Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and Zip Drives Your computer may have one or more drives depending on the model you purchased: ➜ Diskette drive ➜ Hard drive ➜ CD-ROM drive ➜ CD-RW drive ➜ DVD-ROM drive ➜ Zip drive Each drive has different size capacities for storing information.

  • Page 30: Inserting A Cd Into The Cd-Rom, Cd-Rw, Or Dvd-Rom Drive (Number And Style Of Drives Vary By Model)

    The CD-ROM drive allows you to read data from a CD or listen to a music CD. The CD-RW drive allows you to read and write data to a disc(s) for storage, and allows you to listen to music or read data CDs. The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view your favourite movies, listen to...

  • Page 31: Removing A Disc From A Drive

    A CD-ROM drive reads CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW media. A DVD-ROM drive reads all CD media, plus DVD discs. When you have finished listening to the CD, store the disc in the storage compartment on the front of your computer or in its protective case.

  • Page 32: Playing A Dvd-Rom Movie

    You can only play a DVD movie from a DVD-ROM drive. When you are finished watching a movie, store the DVD in its protective case. You can control the actions of the DVD player (pause, rewind, etc.) from the CD/ DVD control buttons on the keyboard.

  • Page 33: Creating Your Own Cds

    The CD-RW drive allows you to create your own CDs. You can buy two types of media: CD-R and CD-RW. CD-R media can be played on most of the newer CD players, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM drives. CD-R media can be written to only once.

  • Page 34: Inserting A Disk Into The Zip Drive (Available On Select Models)

    The Zip drive makes organising, copying, storing, and transporting large files easy. The Zip drive uses a Zip disk, which gives you more storage space than a diskette. A Zip disk offers extra space for the following types of tasks: ➜...

  • Page 35: Internet Video Camera

    Internet Video Camera The Logitech QuickCam Express Internet video camera provides many useful features: ➜ Captures images at the touch of a button ➜ Sends photo and video e-mail as easily as text ➜ Allows video chatting for a face-to-face get-together with far away friends and family ➜...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Welcome To The Web

    Welcome to the Web In This Chapter Basic Concepts, 3-2 Internet Connection, 3-3 Web Searches, 3-4 E-mail, 3-5 Content Advisor, 3-8 —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED In just a few moments, you will be on the World Wide Web. It is estimated that thousands of new users will be joining you to connect to the Internet for the...

  • Page 37: Basic Concepts

    Basic Concepts Internet, Web, URL, hyperlinks, cyberspace— sound confusing? The Internet definitely has its own terminology. Take a few moments to understand some basic concepts that will help you start surfing the Web. To begin surfing, you need to establish an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account.

  • Page 38: Internet Connection

    Internet Connection Web pages are viewed with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer . A Web browser is a program that lets you view and explore information on the Web. Common features of a Web browser include: ➜ Home page—your starting point for exploring the Web...

  • Page 39: Web Searches

    Web Searches One way to find what you’re looking for on the Web is to use a search engine—your personal guide to the Web. A search engine takes information that is scattered on Web sites all around the world and lists it for easy viewing and printing.

  • Page 40: E-Mail

    E-mail E-mail (electronic mail) is very similar to the mail the postal carrier delivers to your home or office— except much faster. You can send letters, pictures, postcards—even music and video clips—to friends, family, and co-workers in an instant. Outlook Express is an e-mail program that comes with your computer.

  • Page 41: Understanding E-Mail Addresses

    To send and receive e-mail, you need an e-mail address so that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will know where to “pick up” and “deliver” mail. See also ... The My Presario—Learning More CD has information on finding e-mail addresses. Did you know ...

  • Page 42: Sending An E-Mail Using Outlook Express

    Now that you’ve connected to an ISP, set up Outlook Express, and have an Internet address, it’s time to write your first e-mail message. E-mail addresses are written in a very specific way. Be sure the e-mail address you enter contains no spaces and has a period after the server name.

  • Page 43: Reading Your Outlook Express

    Content Advisor You receive e-mail messages automatically, even when your computer is shut down! Your ISP stores these messages until you decide to open your e-mail program and read them. Your e-mail status light on the keyboard will glow when you have e-mail. The e-mail status light only works with POP3 Internet services.

  • Page 44: Restricting Internet Content

    The Internet provides you with access to a wide variety ofinformation, but some information may not be suitable for every viewer. With Content Advisor, you can: ➜ Control Internet access. ➜ Set up a password. ➜ Set up a list of Web sites that people who use your computer cannot view.
  • Page 45 3-10 W —G ELCOME TO THE RESARIO ETTING TARTED...
  • Page 46 Common Tasks In This Chapter Print Basics, 4-2 Digital Audio Files, 4-3 Games, 4-4 Software, 4-5 —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED In this chapter, you learn how to perform some of the more common activities with your new Internet PC. More details about these and other everyday activities can be found on the My Presario—...

  • Page 47: Print Basics

    Print Basics To print one or more pages from a document file or Web page, you have to connect your printer and install the necessary software. These procedures are detailed in the “Setting Up Your Computer” chapter in this guide. To see what the document will look like when printed, select the Print Preview...

  • Page 48: Digital Audio Files

    Digital Audio Files In addition to music CDs, your computer can play digital audio files, such as music downloaded from the Internet. You can download MP3 files and play them using Audio Manager software (available on select models). —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED Playing Digital Audio Files...

  • Page 49: Games

    Games Your new Internet PC is not only a powerful tool for surfing the Internet and running software, it can also allow you to play games. Your computer came with several Windows games preinstalled, and many more are available for purchase or by downloading from the Internet.

  • Page 50: Software

    Software You may want to purchase and install additional software. Software can be installed from a CD, DVD, or diskette, and it can be downloaded from a Web site. The installation process automatically begins when you insert the CD in the disc drive.

  • Page 51: Installing Software Downloaded From The Internet

    If you download software from a Web site, follow the installation instructions that are usually displayed on the Web page. If installation instructions are not available, complete the steps listed here. Did you know ... Before downloading files of any kind from the Internet, make sure that call-waiting is disabled, and that your anti-virus utility is running.

  • Page 52: Chapter 5 Computer Upgrades

    Computer Upgrades In This Chapter Internal Components, 5-2 Upgrading Components, Adding Components, 5-6 —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED In this chapter, you learn how to access the internal parts of the computer and how to perform basic upgrades. Many components of the computer are replaceable and upgradable.

  • Page 53: Internal Components

    Internal Components Your Computer is constructed with an Easy Access panel. This design makes accessing the internal parts easy. Warning Failure to disconnect the power from the computer may result in personal injury. L L L L Caution: Before working with the components inside the computer, you must ground yourself and the...

  • Page 54: Upgrading Components

    Upgrading Components The CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drives are often called optical drives because they use light to read and write information. Your CD-ROM drive reads data from a CD. They are a popular choice for software and data distribution due to the combination of large storage capacity and high quality performance.
  • Page 55 The upper front panel door was designed with finger holes to make opening the door easy. The drive data cable has a colour pull tab to help you identify the cable. The drive rails snap on and off the drive(s). Save the drive rails that came with your computer.

  • Page 56: Upgrading Computer Memory

    Memory is the workspace for your computer. Data and instructions are stored temporarily in memory. The most powerful processor and the fastest hard drive will not perform well without the workroom to keep the programme and data close at hand. There are several different types of memory modules.

  • Page 57: Adding Components

    Adding Components The hard drive is used to store information permanently inside your computer. Did you know ... Did you know ... You need a screw and a data (ribbon) cable to install an optional hard drive. The empty bracket for the optional hard drive already exists in your computer chassis.
  • Page 58 —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED 4. Line up the hard drive data cable with the pins on the hard drive. Make sure you do not bend the pins. Connect the hard drive data cable 1 and power cable 2 to the new hard drive.

  • Page 59: Adding An Expansion Or Option Card

    Adding Components (continued) An expansion card is a circuit board that fits into a computer expansion slot to add a certain function such as a modem, sound or audio card, Network Interface Card (NIC), or Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) adapter. This topic shows you how to add or replace expansion and option cards in your...
  • Page 60 Need Some Help? In This Chapter Helpful Hints, 6-2 QuickRestore CD, 6-3 Compaq Support, 6-4 Troubleshooting, 6-5 —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED This chapter provides information on how to identify and fix common problems that may occur with your computer. Without contacting a technician, you can easily diagnose and fix many computer problems on your own.

  • Page 61: Helpful Hints

    Helpful Hints See also ... For additional troubleshooting information relating to your printer or monitor, see the documentation that came with your equipment. 6-2 N Helpful Hints If you encounter problems with your computer, monitor, or software, review the following check list before taking further action: ➜...

  • Page 62: Quickrestore Cd

    The backup is stored in USER. PQI files. ➜ The User Restore option extracts the data in the USER.PQI files from the D drive and restores the desktop to the settings that existed at the time of your last User Backup. ➜...

  • Page 63: Compaq Support

    Compaq Support 6-4 N Compaq Support If you have a computer problem or question, check the following resources for answers: ➜ Review the “Need Some Help?” chapter in this guide for suggestions on how to fix the problem. ➜ Press the Help button on the keyboard to access service and support information related to your Presario, to find information about your computer and computer-related...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If a solution does not fix your problem, try all solutions for the symptom or try the solution a second time. Before contacting Technical Support, keep in mind that the information needed to correct the problem may be at your fingertips.

  • Page 65: Cd-Rom, Cd-Rw, Or Dvd-Rom

    Symptom CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start. Recording audio CDs is difficult or impossible. 6-6 N CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Problem CD has been inserted Reinsert the CD with the label facing up. upside down.

  • Page 66: Diskette Drive

    To format the diskette: diskette has been 1. Double-click the My Computer inserted. the 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 67 4. Click OK. Diskette is not To format the diskette: formatted. 1. On the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer 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 68: Display (Monitor)

    Symptom Screen is blank, and monitor power light is not lit. Screen is blank. —G RESARIO ETTING TARTED Display (Monitor) Problem Monitor power cable is Reconnect the power plug on back of monitor not connected to and to wall outlet. monitor or wall outlet.

  • Page 69: Hard Drive

    Symptom Computer seems to be locked Hard drive error message is displayed. Hard drive fault protection error message is displayed. 6-10 N Hard Drive Problem Programme in use has Attempt a normal Windows shutdown. If this stopped responding to fails, press the Reset button for four or more commands.

  • Page 70: Internet Access

    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 ? 6-11...

  • Page 71: Keyboard And Scroll Mouse

    Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are not recognised by computer. Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow. Mouse will only move vertically or horizontally. 6-12 N Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Problem 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start Keyboard connector is button.

  • Page 72: Wireless Wheel Mouse

    Problem All memory in To avoid Windows automatically running computer is being unnecessary programmes at startup: used by open 1. From the Windows desktop, click the Start programmes, and button. memory is needed for 2. Select Run. desired task. 3. In the Open box, type MSCONFIG.

  • Page 73: Power

    Symptom Computer will not turn on. “Illegal Operation has Occurred” error message is displayed. Computer will not start. 6-14 N Power 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.

  • Page 74: Glossary

    Glossary This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts. Some of the terms are used in this guide. An extensive Glossary is provided on the My Presario—Learning More CD. 1394 port A new type of connector for plugging in peripherals with extremely fast data transfer rates, such as video cameras.
  • Page 75 e-mail (electronic mail) Messages sent over the Internet. fax modem A modem that allows your computer to transmit and receive faxes. file extension A period and three characters after a file name that indicate the programme in which the file was created.
  • Page 76 A list of options that pops up when you right-click an icon on the desktop or taskbar, the vacant part of the desktop, a selection in a document, or a file in Windows Explorer. See right-click. programme A set of instructions, written in invisible code, that tells the hardware what tasks to perform.
  • Page 77 An icon on the Windows desktop that you double-click to launch a programme. software A programme that you can install on a computer from a diskette, CD, DVD, Zip disk, or the Internet.

  • Page 78: Index

    Index Symbols .wma @ sign AC power port Adaptec Easy CD Creator 2-18 creating CDs Add/Remove Programmes connecting with searching Application and Web buttons Help My Programme arrow keys audio 2-16 playing a CD port 2-12 autoscrolling backup files BIOS setup —G RESARIO ETTING...
  • Page 79 CD/DVD drive inserting a CD or DVD CD/DVD-ROM cleaning Windows does not detect driver CD/DVD-ROM Control buttons Eject/Load Fast Forward/Next Track Play/Pause Rewind/Previous Track Stop CD/DVD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive 2-15 inserting a disc 2-15, 2-16 removing a disc CD-RW drive 2-18 backup disc Compaq...
  • Page 80 2-18 backup 6-14 damaged failure 6-10 problems with 2-14 storing system files 2-14 using Help Service and Support folder Windows desktop helpful hints Hotmail hyperlink defined icons New Mail Message install downloaded files software Instant E-mail —G RESARIO ETTING...
  • Page 81 Logitech 2-10 wireless mouse Logitech QuickCam Express 2-20 installing memory 6-14 problems with replacing Synchronous Dynamic Access Memory (SDRAM) microphone port monitor flat-panel monitor port problems with mouse See also Scroll Mouse 6-12 problems 2-10 wireless My Programme button assigning network Ethernet numeric keys...
  • Page 82 6-14 memory monitor 6-14 power sleep mode speakers system files damaged volume probllems diskette drive Quick Launch Web buttons Help My Programme recovery CD removing programmes replacing CD/CD-RW drive DVD-ROM drive replacing the memory Scroll Mouse See also mouse 2-12 autoscrolling choosing button assignments 2-11...
  • Page 83 waking your computer Warning notices defined warranty See also Internet accessing favourite sites browser downloading files site World Wide Web See also Internet Zip drive or Zip disk 2-19 inserting a disk 2-19 removing 2-19 removing a disk NDEX —G RESARIO STTING TARTED...

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