Compaq 5BW474 - Manual

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED I NTRODUCTION 1-1 In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter Introduction Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC, you have joined the worldwide community of Presario computer users. After your computer is set up and connected t...

1-4 I NTRODUCTION M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED 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 ...

1-6 I NTRODUCTION M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Using the My Presario-Learning More CD Follow these procedures to navigate through the My Presario—Learning More CD: 1. Choose the topic or manual you want to learn more about by clicking two times. 2. The screen displays the file hierarchy in the n...

2-2 S ETTING U P Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Your Computer at a Glance Before you begin, you’ll want to become familiar with the components of your Compaq Presario. Some components, such as the keyboard and mouse, have color-coded connectors that match the ports on the back of y...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED S ETTING U P Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-3 Setting Up Your Computer If a cable is disconnected or you move your computer to another location, this topic helps you to quickly set up again. It’s a good idea to purchase a surge protector to protect your computer from electrical s...

2-4 S ETTING U P Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Registration The first time you turn on your computer, you are guided through the registration process before accessing the Windows desktop. It is very important that you register: ➜ Windows with Microsoft ➜ Your new computer with Com...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED S ETTING U P Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-5 Setting up an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Account An ISP gives you access to the Internet. Just as you need an account with a cable company to have cable service, you must also have an ISP account to access the Internet and to use...

2-6 S ETTING U P Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Setting Up Your Printer After setting up and registering your computer, you are ready to set up your printer. Complete the following steps: 1. Set up your computer and complete the registration procedures, described on previous pages....

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 3-1 In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter Using Your Computer Keyboard Basics, 3-2 Keyboard Buttons, 3-3 Scroll Mouse, 3-10 Speakers, 3-12 Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM Drives, 3-13 3333 In this chapter, yo...

3-2 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED 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 hel...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 3-3 Keyboard Buttons The keyboard buttons make it easier and faster to access the Internet, use your favorite software, or listen to your favorite CD. You might even want to watch a movie or send an eMail (electronic mail). Keyboard Buttons The...

3-4 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED The CD/DVD control buttons provide a quick and easy way to play a CD or a DVD movie at the touch of a button. Many CDs begin playing automatically when inserted into the drive. Refer to Playing an Audio CD in this chapter to play a CD. Refe...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 3-5 With the press of a keyboard button, you can quickly access the Internet, read your eMail, or check out the latest in entertainment. Depending on which Internet Service Provider (ISP) you have, the default options provided by the Internet Z...

3-6 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED You can access your favorite program, Website, or document by pressing one of the Quick Launch Web buttons - Help 1 and My Program 2 . Refer to “ Preventive Maintenance ” on the “Learning More” CD for additional information on service and s...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 3-7 After you assign the My Program 1 button settings, pressing the button automatically opens your selected software, Website, or document. Instructions for reassigning this button are found in the “Learning More” guide on the CD. The Volume C...

3-8 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED 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 programs while your computer goes into a low-power state, which saves energy. However, some ...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 3-9 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 retri...

3-10 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Scroll Mouse Your computer comes with a scroll mouse. The scroll mouse directs a cursor on the Windows desktop. Use the mouse to move quickly and easily through a document or Web site. Instead of using the scroll bar to display pages, move...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 3-11 AutoScroll allows you to move forward and backward through a document without having to move the mouse or mouse wheel continuously. The scroll mouse can be customized for a left-handed user from the Mouse Properties dialog box. (Open the C...

3-12 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Speakers Speaker options depend on which model you purchase. 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...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 3-13 Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM 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 Each drive has different size capa...

3-14 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED The Hard Drive The hard drive stores system files, software, and data files inside your computer. When you install software, download files from the Internet, receive eMail and attachments, or create new files, the computer saves them on y...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 3-15 To adjust the volume, refer to Adjusting the Volume in this chapter. If the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive can’t play a disc, check to be sure that the disc is inserted properly and seated securely in the drive. The DVD-ROM drive takes lo...

3-16 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED You can play a DVD movie only 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 ke...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 3-17 Creating Your Own CDs CDs are created using the Adaptec Easy CD Creator (available on select models). Various uses of the CD-RW drive are shown below: Note: Confirm that the Easy CD Creator software has been installed before you begin crea...

4-2 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED 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 n...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED W ELCOME TO THE W EB 4-3 Compaq Connection Helper After you have signed up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), (see “Setting Up Your Computer” in Chapter 2) there are a few things you need to know to be able to surf the Web. If you choose Compaq.NET powered by M...

4-4 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Internet Connection Web pages are viewed with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. A Web browser is a program that lets you view and explore information on the Web. Common features of a Web browser include...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED W ELCOME TO THE W EB 4-5 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 ...

4-6 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED eMail eMail (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 ins...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED W ELCOME TO THE W EB 4-7 To send and receive eMail, you need an eMail address so that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will know where to “pick up” and “deliver” mail. The My Presario—Learning More guide on this CD has information on finding eMail addresses. eMai...

4-8 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Now that you’ve connected to an ISP, set up Outlook Express, and have an Internet address, it’s time to write your first eMail message. eMail addresses are written in a very specific way. Be sure the eMail address you enter contains no spaces...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED W ELCOME TO THE W EB 4-9 Reading Your Outlook Express eMail Messages 1. Press the Instant eMail ƒ button on the Internet keyboard. 2. Click Inbox . New messages appear in bold type. 3. Double-click the message to display the message text. 4. Click the Close button in...

4-10 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED ContentAdvisor The Internet provides you with access to a wide variety of information; however, some information may not be suitable for every viewer. With Content Advisor, you can: ➜ Control Internet access. ➜ Set up a password. ➜ Set up a ...

5-2 C OMMON T ASKS M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED 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. Note: To see what ...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED C OMMON T ASKS 5-3 Games You should always use the same disc drive (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM) that you used to install the game when you play the game. If you experience problems installing or playing a game, contact the game manufacturer for assistance, or visit their Web ...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 6-3 Recovery CD The Recovery CD can reinstall the software to the state it was in when you purchased the computer. You also have the option of restoring your computer to the way it was when you performed the last User Backup. ▲ Caution: Everything...

6-4 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Troubleshooting If a solution does not fix your problem, try all solutions for the symptom or try the solution a second Symptom No sound. Information in this section is divided into three areas: Symptom, Problem, and Solution. The Symptom line...

6-6 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Symptom Not reading drive: “Abort, Retry, Fail?” message appears. “Non-system disk or disk error” message is displayed. Diskette drive light stays on. Diskette Drive Problem Solution A non-formatted diskette has been inserted. To format the di...

6-10 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Symptom Computer does not respond, or seems to be locked up. Hard drive error message is displayed. Hard drive fault protection error message is displayed. Hard Drive Problem Solution Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Attempt...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 6-11 Symptom Cannot connect to the Internet. Cannot automatically launch Internet programs. Internet takes too long to download Web sites. Internet Access Problem Solution Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is not properly set up. Verify Inte...

6-12 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Problem Solution Keyboard connector is not properly connected. 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button. 2. On the Start menu, click Shut Down... The Shut Down Windows dialog box is displayed. 3. Select the ...

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 6-13 Memory Problem Solution All memory in computer is being used by open programs, and memory is needed for desired task. To avoid Windows automatically running unnecessary programs at startup: 1. From the Windows desktop, click the Start button....

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 6-15 System files may have been damaged. Insert a start-up diskette or Windows Start-Up diskette to restart your computer. 1. Insert a start-up diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Restart your computer. 3. At the A:> prompt, type SYS C: and pr...

M Y P RESARIO –G ETTING S TARTED I NDEX -1 Symbols @ sign 4-7 A Activity button, described 3-5Adaptec Easy CD Creator, creating CDs 3-17Add/Remove Programs 5-4Alta Vista, Web brouser 3-5America Online, see AOL AOL connecting withicon 4-3searching arrow keys 3-2audio playing a CD 3-15speaker port 2-2...

I NDEX -2 M Y P RESARIO –G ETTING S TARTED Retail/Affinity Central 3-5Search 3-5, 4-5Send and Receive 4-6Sleep 3-8Start 4-3Stop 3-15volume controlling 3-7down 3-7up 3-7 C cables power 2-3speaker and microphone 2-3telephone 2-3 CD/DVD-ROM drive Compaq DVD Player 3-16control buttons described 3-4Eject...

M Y P RESARIO –G ETTING S TARTED I NDEX -3 E electronic documents, defined 1-3eMail accessing via keyboard button 3-5address criteria 4-7button 3-5Close button 4-9defined 4-6Delete key 4-9extensions 4-7Hotmail 4-6Inbox 4-9Instant eMail 4-8message window 4-8Message/New Message 4-8New Mail 4-8Outlook ...