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CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Where Can I Find Information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Printed Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . .
Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Components on Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Diskette, CD, DVD, or CD-RW Drive for Left Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Components on Right Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Identifying Your Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Using the Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Communication Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Using the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Using the LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Infrared Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio CDs and Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Playing Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Playing Non-DVD Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Using the DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Using “Regionalized” DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Video Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7 Caring for Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Storing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Recycling the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Battery Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Calibrating the Battery . . . . . . . .
Hard Disk Space Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Checking the Hard Disk Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Deleting Unnecessary Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Using the Recycle Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Chapter 9 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Basic Solutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction In This Chapter Where Can I Find Information?, 1-2 Symbols and Graphics, 1-4 Safety, 1-5 Congratulations! As the owner of a new Presario Notebook computer, you have joined the world-wide community of mobile computer users. Once your Notebook is set up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information, entertainment, and services online. The Beyond Setup Guide is designed for both experienced computer users and beginners.
Where Can I Find Information? This section describes the documentation that came in the box with your new Notebook. Printed Documents Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed documents containing helpful reference information. If you have access to the Internet, you can also view these and other documents on the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/mypresario. Note: Additional documents to those described here may vary per region.
Safety and Comfort Guide This document explains how to protect your equipment from damage, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your comfort while using your Notebook. Warranty Certificate The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service during the warranty period. Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place for future reference. Presario Operating System Manual The Presario Operating System Manual explains how to communicate with your Notebook using the Microsoft® Windows® operating system.
Symbols and Graphics Symbols The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and in the electronic documentation: Did you know... Important information that may help you to solve a problem. Tip Helpful hints that make using your Notebook easier and faster. See also Another document or another page in this document that has related information. Warning Failure to follow directions may result in bodily harm or loss of life.
Safety Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the Safety and Comfort document. Did you know... To protect your equipment from power surges, plug all power cords into a high-quality surge protector. If you have a dedicated telephone line for the modem, buy a surge protector with a telephone jack. Tip After your Notebook is safely disconnected from AC power and the phone line, you can run your Notebook on battery power.
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Your Notebook at a Glance In This Chapter Before you begin using your new Presario Notebook, you’ll want to look at some of the basic components. Front of Your Presario Notebook, 2-2 Left Panel, 2-6 Right Panel, 2-7 Back Panel, 2-8 Underside, 2-9 To open your new Notebook, slide the 1 Display Release Latch and gently lift the lid up.
Front of Your Presario Notebook Components on Front Open the front of your Notebook and take a look at these components: • Components on Front • Lower Front Panel • Internet Zone Buttons and Lights • Function Keys See also “Turning Your Notebook On and Off” later in this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your Notebook.
Lower Front Panel 1 Volume Down Button 4 Headphone Jack 2 Volume Up Button 5 AC Adapter Light 3 Microphone Jack 6 Battery Charging Light Internet Zone Buttons and Lights See also “Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons” later in this guide to learn how to program these buttons to suit your needs.
Note: Before using the Internet Zone Buttons, you must have access to the Internet. Button 2-4 YOUR NOTEBOOK AT A GLANCE Button Description Default Button Action M Æ Digital Audio Launches Windows Media Player to play MP3 music. Instant Internet Access Provides your daily start point to the Internet. It connects you to a personalized Web page filled with local weather, news, sports, and financial information.
Function Keys The following keys have already been assigned: Button Description F1 User programmable favorite launch key F2 User programmable favorite launch key F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the following order: Display External Monitor Display and External Monitor F4 Sleep F5 Audio mute F6 Display on/off F7 Brightness control down F8 Brightness control up F9 CD or DVD play/pause F10 CD or DVD stop F11 CD or DVD previous track F12 CD or DVD next tra
Left Panel Components on Left Side Take a look at the left side of your Notebook. This is where the USB ports, CD, DVD, or CD-RW drive port, modem and Ethernet ports, 1394 port and PC card slot are located. Did you know... PC Cards are credit card-sized removable options that expand the capability of your Notebook. See also “CD-RW Basics” later in this guide for more information on CD-RW.
Right Panel Components on Right Side Take a look at the right side of your Notebook. This is where the AC adapter connector and IR port are located.
Back Panel Components on Back Take a look at the back of your Notebook. This is where you connect an external monitor. See also “Attaching Hardware Devices” later in this guide for more information on attaching external devices.
Underside Components on Underside Here’s what’s on the underside of your Notebook. This is where the memory compartment and battery are located. Tip Before calling Compaq Customer Support you will need the serial number from the underside of your Notebook. See also “Using Battery Power” later in this guide for more information about the Battery Release Switch.
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Using Your Notebook In This Chapter Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy setup, use, and upgrading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar with your Notebook features.
Power On! Plugging and Unplugging AC Power This section helps you get your Notebook set up and running. Do’s • Ensure that you can reach the electrical outlet easily. • Plugging and Unplugging AC Power • • Turning Your Notebook On and Off Unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet when you want to disconnect AC power from your Notebook. • Using Battery Power • • Optimizing Processor Speed When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
Why Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery? When you’re not on the go, you’ll want to use your Notebook’s AC adapter to supply power. This ensures that the battery is always charged. When your Notebook does not have a charged battery, you should save your work and turn off your Notebook before unplugging it from the AC power supply. Turning Your Notebook On and Off Did you know... When a charged battery is in your Notebook, you can simply unplug it from AC power.
Using Battery Power Warning Your Notebook contains a lithium-ion battery pack. Improper handling of the battery pack can result in fire and chemical burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose it to temperatures higher than 140 °F (60 °C). Replace only with the Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook.
Charging the Battery Did you know... The battery charges whether your Notebook is on or off. It continues charging until the battery is fully charged or the AC power is disconnected. Tip The battery will lose its charge gradually if not used for a long time. To charge the battery, connect the battery to your Notebook and connect your Notebook to AC power. Leave your Notebook plugged into the electrical outlet until the Battery Charging icon glows green. This ensures that the battery is fully charged.
TouchPad Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse In this section you’ll learn how to select, click and double-click with the TouchPad: Just like the mouse, the TouchPad lets you draw lines or point to items on the Windows desktop. Try dragging the pointer across the screen by gently dragging your finger across the TouchPad. • Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse • Tapping and Double-Tapping • Edge Motion See also “Preventive Maintenance” later in this guide for tips on keeping your TouchPad clean.
Tapping and Double-Tapping Tip To get additional help for setting advanced TouchPad features, click the ¹ button or select Help from the Mouse Properties dialog box. Your TouchPad has a Tapping feature that works like the left mouse button. If enabled, you can tap once on the TouchPad to select an object and tap twice to double-click. To turn on the tapping feature, complete the following steps: Did you know... To help prevent accidental pointing while typing, drag the PalmCheck slider towards maximum.
Edge Motion Edge Motion allows you to continue to scroll once your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad. When this feature is turned on, the window continues to scroll until you lift your finger. To turn on Edge Motion, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Mouse z icon. 3. Click the Edge Motion tab. 4. Select When Dragging, Always, and When Scrolling to turn on Edge Motion. 5.
Display Options Changing Resolution • Changing Resolution If the display only fills part of the screen or the default resolution does not suit your needs, you may want to adjust the display resolution. • Adjusting Brightness To change the display resolution, complete these steps: In this section: 1. On the taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Did you know... 2. Double-click Display to open the Display Options dialog box, and then click the Settings tab.
Adjusting Brightness Tip You can also adjust the display brightness by pressing Fn+F7 to decrease the brightness or Fn+F8 to increase the brightness. If your display is too faint or too bright, the brightness controls may not be set properly. To correct this condition, complete the following steps: 1. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3.
Internet Zone Buttons The Internet Zone buttons, located above your Notebook’s keyboard, automatically connect you to the Internet. These buttons give you one-touch access to your most frequently used Internet activities. Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal preferences. To reprogram your Internet Zone buttons, complete the following steps: 1. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2.
Storage Drives Identifying Your Storage Drives In this section: Your diskette drive, hard drive, and CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive are designated with letters of the alphabet, as well as with icons. • Identifying Your Storage Drives • Using the Diskette Drive Did you know... On select models, Compaq provides a back-up utility (or system save) that allows you to save your data and applications to a partitioned drive located on your hard disk.
Using the Diskette Drive Connecting the Diskette Drive To use the diskette drive, connect the cable of the diskette drive to any one of the USB port on the left side of you Notebook. Inserting and Ejecting a Diskette To insert a diskette into the diskette drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the arrow on the diskette pointing towards the drive, and gently push the diskette into the drive. To remove a diskette, press the Eject button on the diskette drive.
Communication Using the Modem Feature In this section: You can use the internal modem for data transfer and fax communication. • Using the Modem To connect the internal modem to the telephone line, complete the following steps: • Using the LAN 1. Turn off your Notebook. 2. Connect the end nearest the core on the modem cable to your Notebook’s modem port. Tip 3. Connect the other end of the modem cable to the telephone line.
Using the LAN You can use the 10/100 Base-T LAN module to connect your Notebook to a network. To connect the LAN module to the network, complete the following steps: Tip you know... Did The LAN cable core contains ferrite, a material that minimizes electromagnetic interference. 1. Turn off your Notebook. 2. Attach the provided core to the LAN cable before connecting the cable. 3. Open the core. 4. Wind your LAN cable around the core for 1.5 circles and close the core, leaving 0.
Infrared Feature In this section: • Connecting an IR Device Connecting an IR Device You can transfer data in a wireless manner with an IR device through the IR port on the right side of your Notebook. To connect your Notebook with an IR device, complete the following steps: 1. Place the target device so that its IR port faces the IR port on the right side of your Notebook. 2. Adjust the distance between the IR ports to not more than 5 feet.
Security Using the Security Slot In this section: To use the security slot found on the back of your Notebook, complete the following steps: • Using the Security Slot • Power-On Password 1. Insert a locking device (such as a Kensington lock) into the security slot. 2. Turn the locking device clockwise 90 degrees. To remove the locking device, turn the locking device counter-clockwise 90 degrees and remove the device from the slot.
5. Type your new password on the Enter new Power-On password line and press the Enter key. 6. Confirm your password by typing it again on the password verification line and press the Enter key. Write your password down in a secure location. If you Caution: forget or lose your password, a Compaq service technician must reset your Notebook for you to be able to access your files. 7.
6. Press the Enter key on the Enter new Power-On password line. 7. Press the Enter key on the password verification line. 8. When [ ] Enable password is highlighted, disable the old password by pressing the Space Bar to remove the X from the brackets. 9. Press the Enter key to return to the menu bar options. 10. Using your arrow keys, select the Exit option from the menu bar and press the Enter key. 11. Select the Save Changes and Exit option and press the Enter key.
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Common Tasks In This Chapter Now that your Presario Notebook computer is set up and running, you may want to explore and learn about some of the common tasks performed by your Notebook.
Anti-Virus Software Did you know... Compaq provides anti-virus scanning and free software updates for one year through the Internet. 4-2 COMMON TASKS Using Anti-Virus Software A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on your Notebook and then spreads from one file to another. Viruses can damage data, cause computers to malfunction, and display annoying or offensive messages. Some viruses may go unnoticed for long periods of time because they are activated on a certain date or time.
Recognizing a Computer Virus A computer virus is a program that damages or erases files or programs. Your Notebook can become “infected” with a virus when you open a contaminated program or file.
Software and Hardware Discover how easy it is to add and remove software, attach new hardware devices, or re-install deleted hardware drivers. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can completely and safely install or remove software programs and hardware devices with no worries. Adding and Removing Software Software can be installed from a CD, a diskette, or downloaded from a Web site. Many software CDs automatically begin the installation process when placed in the CD drive.
Installing a Downloaded Program File Tip Check the downloaded program file for viruses before installation. To install a program file that you have downloaded from the Internet to your hard drive, complete the following steps: 1. Terminate your Internet connection. 2. Close all programs. 3. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 4. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs Û icon to open the Add/Remove Program Properties dialog box. 5.
Attaching Hardware Devices To install a new hardware device such as a printer or gamepad to your Notebook, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off your Notebook. 2. Connect the device to your Notebook according to the instructions that come with it. 3. Turn on your Notebook. You may be prompted to insert the Windows Installation CD or diskettes. If this occurs, complete the following steps: 1.
3. Select Specify a location. If C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS is not displayed in the drop-down box, select it from the drop-down list or type it in the box and click Next. The Wizard begins installing the necessary files and drivers for the new hardware. 4. When the Wizard completes installing the files and drivers, click the Finish button. You may need to restart your Notebook for the new hardware to be recognized by your Notebook.
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Using the CD or DVD Drive Video Display Options, 5-14 Who would ever have thought that your home entertainment center could fit in your lap or on a desktop? Your Presario Notebook computer allows you to listen to your favorite music and (on select models) watch your favorite movies almost anywhere you go.
CD or DVD Drive Connecting the CD or DVD Drive This section covers: To connect the CD or DVD drive to your Notebook, complete the following steps: • Connecting the CD or DVD Drive 1. Turn off your Notebook. • Inserting a Disc 2. Connect the cable of the CD or DVD drive to the CD or DVD drive port on the left side of your Notebook. • Removing a Disc • Manually Ejecting a Disc 3. Turn on your Notebook. Warning Do not Disconnect the CD or DVD drive when your Notebook is turned on.
3. Place the disc, label side up (unless it is a double-sided DVD), into the round area of the tray. Gently press the disc down onto the center spindle of the tray until the disc snaps into place. Before closing the disc tray, ensure that the disc snaps Caution: onto the spindle in the center of the tray. You can damage the disc and your Notebook if the disc is not seated properly. 4. Push the tray back into the drive until the drive locks into place. Removing a Disc Did you know...
Manually Ejecting a Disc If you need to eject a disc when the power is off, complete the following steps to eject the disc manually: 1. Make sure the power is off and any external power sources are disconnected. 2. Insert a small rod or pin, such as a paper clip (approximately 1/16 inch in diameter and at least 3/8 inch in length) into the Manual Eject Hole and push firmly as shown in the figure above. 3. Remove the disc from the tray. 4. Gently push the tray back into the drive until it locks into place.
Audio CDs and Video Discs In this section you’ll learn how to play audio and video discs with your Notebook. This section covers: • Playing Audio CDs • Playing Non-DVD Video Discs Did you know... You can also use the function keys to play an audio CD. These keys are shown in “Function Keys” earlier in this guide. Playing Audio CDs To play an audio CD, insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. After a few seconds the Compaq CD Player opens and the disc automatically starts playing.
4. Select your CD/DVD drive from this list. Click Properties to open the CD/DVD System Properties dialog box. 5. Click the Settings tab, and ensure that the check box next to Auto Insert Notification is clear. 6. Click OK to close the dialog box.
DVDs Playing Non-DVD Video Discs In this section you’ll learn how to play DVD discs with your Notebook. To play a video disc, insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. After a few seconds, the disc automatically starts playing. This section covers: • Playing Non-DVD Video Discs • Using the DVD Player • Using “Regionalized” DVDs If disc play does not start automatically, complete the following steps: 1.
Using the DVD Player (available on select models) Your Notebook’s DVD Drive reserves the best seat in the house for you, so you can watch all your favorite movies anytime, anywhere. The DVD Player is simple and fun to use. You have two options for starting the DVD Player: 5-8 USING THE CD OR DVD DRIVE • Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive. After a few seconds, the Compaq DVD Player control panel opens and playback begins.
On-Screen Controls The on-screen controls allow you to quickly and easily access the features of the DVD Player. The table below provides you with button identifications and descriptions to help you operate the player. Button Title Description . Open Displays a list of files for playback. ² Eject Opens the DVD drive to load or remove discs. V DVD Options Displays the DVD Options menu for selecting Video Display and Parental Controls. ª Rewind Rewinds the content. Press Play to resume playback.
Button Title I d c Root Menu/ Shows what is available on the DVD for playback. Resume Change Subtitle Displays or changes subtitles viewed on the window. This feature is allowed only for DVD content with subtitles. This feature is available only when the content allows changes to the audio track. Change Audio Changes the playing audio track to audio of another track located on the DVD. Most commonly used with multi-language content to change the spoken/heard language.
Setting the Play Features Did you know... When attempting to play a DVD that does not match the drive’s region setting, you will see the message, “The disk region is different from the region of the drive … Do you wish to change the drive region?” The DVD Player has two modes or play settings: the DVD mode and the File mode. Use the DVD mode to play a standard DVD. Use the File mode to play movie or MPEG files. To play content from the File mode, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Open .
Using “Regionalized” DVDs You can only change the region code for the DVD drive five times. The fifth setting change you make becomes the permanent region on the player. Each time you make a change to the drive’s region setting, the remaining number of changes allowed on the DVD drive is displayed. Some models have a “regionalized” feature that limits the playback of discs to specific geographical regions.
Selecting Your Region Setting To change the DVD drive region setting, complete these steps: 1. With a DVD disc in the drive, open the Compaq DVD Player. 2. Click the DVD Options V icon on the lower left corner of the player to open the DVD Options dialog box. 3. Click the DVD Region tab. 4. Select the desired region from the displayed map or from the options buttons. Note: You will only be allowed to select the region that matches the disc inserted in the drive. All other options will appear dimmed. 5.
Video Display Options You already know how to play DVDs and video CDs. This section shows you how to adjust the display options while watching videos on your Notebook. Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel To hide the DVD Player panel, click anywhere outside the DVD control panel. To view the DVD Player control panel when the DVD Content Picture window is set to full-size, move the cursor to the edge of the screen.
CD-RW Basics Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator™ 4 (available on select models) If your Notebook has a CD-RW drive, you can create your own audio and data CDs. This section covers: Insert the Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 disc into the CD-RW drive and complete the following steps to install the Adaptec Easy CD Creator software. • Easy CD Creator and Direct CD Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator™ 4 (available on select models) To install the Easy CD Creator, complete the following steps: 1.
5. When prompted, insert the Adaptec Update Diskette if one was provided with the Adaptec Easy CD Creator software. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the installation. Note: If an Adaptec Update Diskette did not come with the software, click Skip and follow the on-screen instructions to continue installation. 6. When the installation is complete, click Finish. Take Two Take Two is used to back up the contents of your hard disk to a single or multiple CDs.
Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 Did you know... After installation of Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, you will be prompted to restart your Notebook. You must restart your Notebook before you can begin using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4. To access the main menu of the Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, from the Windows taskbar click Start, point to Programs, then to Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, and then click Create CD. The Adaptec main menu is displayed. Did you know...
Did you know... You can record any combination of tracks, WAV, or MP3 files to an Audio CD. Did you know... If information about the music CD is located on your hard disk, the CD title, artist name, and the name of each track are displayed. If this information does not appear and you have access to the Internet, click the CDDB™ Internet button on the toolbar to download the information from the online CDDB Music Service. Did you know...
4. To open a Data CD Layout, click the small arrow next to the New button on the toolbar. Select Data CD from the drop-down list and a Data CD Layout opens. 5. Insert a blank CD into your CD-Recorder. 6. In the Explorer section, select the data file or folder you want to record, and then click Add on the toolbar. Repeat until the Data CD Layout contains all the files and folders you want to record. 7. Click Create CD. The CD Creation Setup dialog box opens. 8. Click OK to start recording.
CD Copier Did you know... Easy CD Creator is designed to assist you in reproducing material for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. Unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor. The CD Copier is used to back up almost any kind of CD.
• Open the Systems Properties dialog box by clicking System from the Control Panel. Click the Device Manager tab and ensure that Allow Disconnect is set for both the CD-Recorder and the hard disk. • Do not attempt to record CDs from files on a network. If the desired files are on a network, copy them to your local hard disk before recording the CD. Note: A buffer underrun error can occur on single or dual optical drive systems (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive).
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Let’s Go Surfing In This Chapter Basic Concepts, 6-2 Browsers, 6-7 Search Engines, 6-9 “Surfing the Web” can be a wonderful way to use and enjoy your Notebook. Surfing offers new opportunities daily for shopping, education, news, entertainment, research, and education. Possibilities abound on the Web. This chapter helps you discover them. When you do, you will not be alone. It is estimated that thousands of new users connect to the Web every day for the first time.
Basic Concepts This section helps you answer these questions: • What is the Internet? • What is the World Wide Web? Did you know... The Internet is changing communication and commerce around the world. The World Wide Web is part of the Internet. Several decades ago, the U.S. military began developing the Internet. It wasn’t long before academic and industrial researchers began using it to share data. Vast numbers of new computer users stimulated Internet growth over the last ten years.
A network can link multiple computers. For example, a large company could link all its computers within a single network. Did you know... Computers in a network can share information as well as devices such as printers and scanners. On a higher level, networks can link to other networks. In fact, huge numbers of networks are linked worldwide to form the Internet.
Web Sites and Web Pages World Wide Web information is grouped in Web sites that are home to one or more Web pages. Web pages can provide text, graphics, animation, audio, and video to your computer. Hyperlinks Did you know... Hyperlinks make it easy to jump from place to place on the World Wide Web. Many Web pages include hyperlinks, also known as links, that transport your search at the click of a button.
Surfing the Web Using your computer to tour the World Wide Web is called surfing the Web. Sometimes you’ll just be looking to see what’s there. At other times, you’ll be looking for something specific. Internet Address (URL) A Web site has an Internet address that tells your computer how to find it. An Internet address is known as a Uniform Resource Locator, or URL. It identifies the location of a Web site just as your home address identifies where you live.
Search Engine See also The “Search Engines” section later in this chapter for detailed information about searching on the Internet. A search engine is a program used on Web sites that allows you to search the Internet for keywords you enter. The search engine generates a list of Web pages that contain your keywords. Once you access the Internet, you can use a search engine to begin searching for information. You can choose from many search engines on the Internet.
Browsers What is a Browser? This section covers the following: A Web browser is a program that allows you to see Web sites on the Internet. • What is a Browser? Your computer’s browser performs four basic tasks.
To begin surfing the Internet with Microsoft Internet Explorer, complete either of the following: Did you know... Microsoft Internet Explorer has an extensive Help section that includes a tour of its major features. • From the Windows desktop, double-click the Internet Explorer A icon. • From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Programs, and then click the Internet Explorer A icon. An alternative method uses the Internet Zone buttons on your keyboard.
Search Engines Choosing a Search Engine This section will help you perform the following tasks: Many different search engines exist on their own Web sites. Each one keeps a list, or database, of registered Web sites. The search engine’s master list includes a description and Internet address for each of its registered Web sites.
Using a Search Engine Tip Choose your keywords carefully. Your choice determines the success of your search. Most search engines ask for a keyword. A keyword is a single word or simple phrase that describes your topic. • When entering keywords, you can enter an entire sentence to limit the search to a more specific topic. For example, for information about searching the Internet, enter searching the Internet, instead of Internet.
Searching on the Web You can now begin searching on the Web. Tip Briefly examine the list provided by the search engine. Then, Try various keywords and compare the results. You can also use the same keyword in different search engines. • If you don’t like the list, change the keyword and ask the search engine to generate a new list. • If you see a Web site that looks interesting, click its URL or enter its URL in your browser.
Accessing Files from the Internet Accessing files from the Internet can be as simple as the push of a button. You may want to access files such as software upgrades and patches, videos, music, the latest news, or up-to-date virusdetection files. See also The “Anti-Virus Software” section of Chapter 4 for more information about how to protect your Notebook and your files from viruses. 6-12 LET’S GO SURFING To access a file on the Internet, complete the following: 1.
Caring for Your Battery Battery Calibration, 7-4 When you’re on the go, AC wall outlets are not always available and sometimes you’ll want to use battery power. This chapter shows you how to maintain and recharge your battery properly so that your Presario Notebook computer has the power necessary to continue running.
Battery Care When AC wall outlets are not available or convenient, the battery becomes the “life-line” of your Notebook. In this section you will become familiar with the following: • Using the Battery • Storing the Battery • Recycling the Battery Warning If your Notebook contains a lithium battery pack, improper handling of the battery pack may result in fire and chemical burns.
Refer to the following storage requirements. Tip For safety reasons when operating under AC Power, Compaq recommends that you keep a battery installed. This also helps to ensure that you have a charged battery when you need it. Tip Temperature plays an important role in recharging your battery. To gain maximum capacity, allow both the battery and your Notebook to cool to 68 °F (20 °C), which is room temperature, before recharging the battery.
Battery Calibration All batteries lose their charge if they have not been used for a long period of time. In this section you will become familiar with the following: • Calibrating the Battery • Maximizing Battery Operating Time • Fixing a Low-Battery Condition Calibrating the Battery You may notice that the battery gauge does not correctly display the battery charge level when you first receive your Notebook, or if you have not used your Notebook for a long period of time.
5. Click the Power Schemes tab. 6. From Running on Batteries column: a. In the Turn off Monitor drop-down list, select Never. b. In the Turn off Hard Disk drop-down list, select Never. You can use your Notebook while the battery is draining or charging. c. In the System Standby drop-down list, select Never. 7. Let the battery drain until your Notebook reaches Hibernation and turns off. 8. Plug in the AC adapter. Restart your Notebook. 9.
Battery Charging Time Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery charge, the type of battery, and the activity of your Notebook while charging. Purchasing Spare or Extra Batteries Over time, all batteries lose the ability to operate at full capacity and the battery will have to be replaced. To purchase a new battery, contact your Compaq-authorized dealer or access the Compaq Web site at: www.compaq.com/athome.
Fixing a Low-Battery Condition Tip If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use. A low-battery condition exists when the battery has less than 10 percent of its power remaining. This section of will show you how to correct a low-battery condition and what to do if your Notebook loses all battery power.
Replace the Drained Battery with a Charged One Did you know... Once your Notebook has entered Hibernation mode, it will not turn on until it is plugged into an AC adapter or the drained battery is replaced with a charged one. If you cannot connect the AC adapter but you have a charged battery, you can change to battery power and continue working. To replace the drained battery with a charged one, complete the following steps: 1. Save your work. 2. Turn off your Notebook (or initiate Hibernation). 3.
Power Management Saving Energy Congratulations! You are no longer a “new user”. Now you know how to use some of the fun, basic functions of your new Presario Notebook computer, like surfing the Web. Now, it’s time to learn about some advanced features, such as power management, Hibernation and Sleep modes. What is Power Management? Did you know... Presario Notebooks have power-saving features that protect your data and conserve battery and monitor life.
Starting and Ending Power Modes Did you know... Your Notebook automatically goes into Hibernation if your battery is low or after one hour of Sleep. When it is on AC power, it does not go into Hibernation. See also Presario Operating System Manual for more information on changing Power Management settings. 7-10 CARING FOR YOUR BATTERY If you want to... Then... Result / Indicators Put your Notebook to sleep manually Press the Fn+F4 keys.
Service In This Chapter Preventive Maintenance, 8-2 Backup Utilities, 8-5 Maintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping the vents free from dust promotes greater longevity and higher performance. If Notebook components are not cleaned periodically, the probability of system failure increases. The information in this chapter provides helpful instructions for the maintenance and care of your Notebook.
Preventive Maintenance This section covers: • Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior • Cleaning the Keyboard • Cleaning the Display Screen • Cleaning the TouchPad • Caring for Your Presario Notebook Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior Caution: When you shut down your Notebook, the power turns off. However, some electrical currents may still be flowing through the Notebook. To completely disconnect power from the Notebook, unplug the power and modem cables from the wall outlets and remove the battery.
Cleaning the Display Screen Tip Foam swabs or cosmetic applicators are preferred to cotton swabs because cotton can add rather than remove lint. Tip Give your Presario Notebook a safe home. If your Notebook is consistently exposed to direct sunlight, consider moving it. The heat from the sun shining on the display screen can reduce its performance and cause glare.
Caring for Your Presario Notebook Did you know... Your Notebook is cooled by air that is drawn in through the vents on the chassis and blown out through the exhaust fan. It is important to keep the vents on the chassis free of dust and debris. Brush any dust away from the vents with a damp cloth but do not attempt to dismantle the Notebook to clean dust from the inside of the Notebook. If you dismantle your Notebook, you may permanently damage the components on your Notebook.
Backup Utilities Using Backup Devices To retrieve files that may have been lost or damaged, you should back up your files regularly to diskettes or other backup media. You can back up all the files on your Notebook or you can select specific files and folders. Use diskettes to do a partial backup of selected files or folders. Use backup devices such as tape drives or other high-capacity backup devices to do a complete hard-drive backup.
Hard Disk Errors This section covers: Using ScanDisk The ScanDisk utility examines the hard drive for surface errors and file and folder problems. ScanDisk corrects these problems so that Windows and other programs run efficiently. • Using ScanDisk • Using Disk Cleanup Use ScanDisk from once a week to once a month, depending on how often you use your Notebook. Also use ScanDisk if you encounter hard drive problems.
Deleting Stored Files To free hard disk space, remove unused files stored on your hard disk by completing these steps: 1. Double-click the My Computer g icon on your Windows desktop. 2. Right-click the disk that you want to free space on. 3. Click Properties, then click Disk Cleanup on the General tab. 4. Select the files you want to remove by clicking the adjacent check boxes. 5. Click OK to confirm your request, and then click OK to start the deletion process. Defragmenting Your Hard Disk Did you know...
Hard Disk Space Management Checking the Hard Disk Space In Windows, you can see a chart of the available hard drive space. To check your hard drive space, complete the following steps: This section covers: • Checking the Hard Disk Space • Deleting Unnecessary Files • Using the Recycle Bin • Double-click the My Computer g icon. The My Computer window is displayed. • Right-click the hard drive where you want to check available file space, then select Properties.
Using the Recycle Bin Did you know... You can also double-click on the Recycle Bin K icon and open the folder to select items that you wish to keep. When you delete files from your Notebook, they are not completely eliminated from your hard drive. They are temporarily stored in a system folder referred to as the Recycle Bin. You can recover these files if necessary. To delete these files, follow this process: 1. On your desktop, right-click the Recycle Bin K icon. 2.
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Solutions In This Chapter Basic Solutions, 9-2 Frequently Asked Questions, 9-3 Solution Tables, 9-9 You turn on your Notebook and it won’t start. You try to print and nothing happens. You get an error message that prevents you from getting your work done—and there's no one around who knows what to do.
Basic Solutions Helpful Hints Before you consult our extensive list of common solutions, try these helpful hints. If you still need help, this section tells you how to quickly find the solution.
Frequently Asked Questions General Questions Q. Where can I find more information about my Notebook? A. In the printed documentation that came with your Notebook. Also visit the Compaq support Web site at: • General Questions • Display Questions http://www.compaq.com/athome/support/serv_note.html • Questions about Sound Q. What is Microsoft Windows? • Questions about Movies A. Microsoft Windows is an operating system. • Questions about Peripherals Q.
Q. Why is my Notebook slow when not on the network or when coming out of Hibernation mode? See also Presario Notebook Operating System Manual for information on how to create additional hardware profiles. A. If the internal Ethernet hardware (network card) is set up to connect to a network, Windows tries to access the network through the Ethernet hardware. If a connection does not exist, then start-up is delayed or loss of functionality can occur.
Q. My display (monitor) is blank. What should I do? A. Your Notebook might be in either Sleep (Standby) or Hibernation mode. Try pressing any key to wake your Notebook from Sleep (Standby) mode. If this does not correct the problem, press the Power » button once to resume from Hibernation mode. Questions about Sound Q. There is no sound coming from my Notebook. What’s wrong? A. You can control the sound coming from your Notebook speakers by double-clicking the Volume Ö icon in the taskbar.
Questions about Movies See also “Adjusting Brightness” section in this guide. Q. The DVD movie is too dim or too bright. What should I do? A. Adjust the brightness setting and the Advanced Display properties. Questions about Peripherals Q. My Notebook is connected to a printer, but I am unable to print. What’s wrong? A. If the printer is attached directly to your Notebook, make sure that the power cable is plugged into the wall and the printer is turned on.
Error Messages Error messages are displayed on the screen to alert you when problems occur and when your input is required to resolve a problem. Q. I receive an Out of Memory message while a program is running. What’s wrong? A. Your Notebook operating system resources are low. Close one or more programs to recover resources. Note: You may have to restart your Notebook to completely recover Windows memory.
Q. I receive a non-system disk or disk error message. What is wrong? A. If you have a non-system or disk error message, check the following: • Check the diskette drive to see if you have a diskette in the drive. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and press the Spacebar to continue the startup process. • If a diskette is not in the drive, the system files have been damaged. To repair the system files, complete the following steps: a.
Solution Tables Audio and Video Audio In this section: • Audio and Video • Battery and Power • Mass-Storage • Game and Internet • Keyboard and TouchPad • Memory and PC Card Symptom Problem Solution No sound. Volume has been muted. On the taskbar, click the Volume Ö icon and clear the Mute check box. Your Notebook is in Sleep mode. This is identified when the Power » light is flashing. Press any key. Sound is too low. Volume is set too low.
Video or Display Did you know... Video is also referred to as the display. Tip Key combinations, such as the example Fn+F8 used in these solutions, mean that you should press and hold down the Fn key, press the F8 key, and then release both keys simultaneously. 9-10 SOLUTIONS Symptom Problem Solution Screen is blank. Screen saver is enabled. Press the Spacebar or click with the TouchPad. Your Notebook is in Sleep mode. This is identified when the Power » light is flashing. Press any key.
Battery and Power Battery Symptom Problem Battery gauge is not accurate. Battery charging indicator does not appear and battery does not charge. Battery charge does not last as long as expected. PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE 800 SERIES Solution Calibrate the battery. Refer to Calibrating the Battery in this guide for details. Battery needs calibrating. Allow time for the battery to return to room temperature. Battery is at the end of its life. Replace the battery.
Battery 9-12 SOLUTIONS Symptom Problem Solution (contd) Battery charge does not last as long as expected. Battery is at the end of its life. Replace the battery. Refer to Recycling the Battery in this guide for battery recycling information. Your Notebook has entered the Low Battery state, but it did not beep. Volume is set too low Adjust volume if necessary. to hear the warning beep, or a CD is playing and the alarm does not interrupt play to issue a warning beep.
Power Symptom Problem Solution You forgot your power-on password. Your Notebook will not start without entering the power-on password. Take your Notebook to your local Compaq Authorized Service Provider. See the Warranty Statement for details. Your Notebook will not turn on. Power button on your Notebook has not been pressed. Press the Power » button on your Notebook. Power plug is not properly connected to AC adapter or wall outlet. Reconnect the power cord to AC adapter and wall outlet.
Power See also “Error Messages” earlier in this chapter. Symptom Problem Solution Your Notebook is not responding to keyboard or TouchPad. Your Notebook has locked up. Restart your Notebook by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL keys simultaneously or hold down the Power » button until your Notebook turns off. A program you are using is not certified for Windows by Microsoft. Verify that the program is certified by Microsoft (see program packaging for this information).
Mass-Storage CD or DVD Drive Did you know... Mass-Storage media include CDs, CD-RWs, DVDs, diskettes, and the hard disk. Symptom Problem Solution CD/DVD drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start. The disc is inserted improperly. Reinsert the CD with the label facing up and verify the disc is securely snapped down on the spindle. The DVD drive takes longer to start because it must determine the type of media being played before it can start.
Diskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution Not reading drive: Abort, Retry, Fail? message appears. A non-formatted diskette is inserted. Format the diskette using the following steps: 1. Double-click the My Computer g icon on the desktop. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive. 3. Click File and point to Format. 4. Select the desired options, and click Start to begin formatting the diskette. Diskette is damaged. Replace the diskette with a new one. The diskette is improperly inserted.
Diskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution (contd) Diskette drive cannot read a diskette. The wrong type of diskette is being used. Check the type of drive you have and use the correct diskette type. Diskette drive cannot save information to diskette. Diskette is not formatted. Format the diskette by following these steps: 1. From the desktop, double-click the My Computer g icon. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive. 3. Click File and point to Format. 4.
Hard Drive 9-18 SOLUTIONS Symptom Problem Solution Hard drive error message is displayed. Part of the hard drive failed. Insert an emergency diskette that has been created for your operating system in the diskette drive. 1. Restart your Notebook. This operation rebuilds the system files on your hard disk. 2. When the operation is complete, restart your Notebook. For further assistance call the Compaq Customer Support number for your region. Non-system disk or disk error message is displayed.
Game and Internet Games Symptom Problem Solution Game frequently stops responding or locks up. Minimum hardware or software requirements set by manufacturer are not met. Review the game packaging or call the games manufacturer to verify the minimum hardware and software requirements. Game was not set up properly when installed. Re-install the program, noting any settings and default selections that pertain to your Notebook, and restart the game.
Internet Symptom Instant Internet Zone buttons do not respond. 9-20 SOLUTIONS Problem Solution If no dial tone is found, another telephone handset on the same line is not on the receiver. Verify that all telephone handsets on the same line are on the receiver. Messages are not cleared from answering service. If you use an answering service that modifies your telephones dial tone to inform you of messages, clear all messages and try your call again. ISP connection is not established.
Keyboard and TouchPad Keyboard and TouchPad Did you know... The TouchPad is your Notebook’s mouse. Use your finger on the touchpad to direct the cursor across the screen. Symptom Problem Solution Keyboard commands or keystrokes are not recognized by your Notebook. Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Turn off your Notebook using the TouchPad. 1. On the taskbar, click the Start button. 2. Click Shut Down... 3. Select the Shut down option, and click OK. 4.
Keyboard and TouchPad 9-22 SOLUTIONS Symptom Problem Solution (contd) Cursor does not respond. Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Turn off your Notebook using your keyboard. 1. Press the Ctrl and Esc keys simultaneously. 2. From the Windows Start menu, use the arrow keys to select Shut Down... and press the Enter key. 3. Select the Shut down option (you may need to use the arrow keys to select it), and press the Enter key. 4. After the shutdown is complete, restart your Notebook.
Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem Solution (contd) Cursor does not respond. The TouchPad sensitivity settings may need adjustment. Restore default TouchPad settings. 1. On the taskbar, click the Start button and point to Settings. 2. Click Control Panel and double-click Mouse. 3. Click the Touch tab and then the Defaults button. 4. Click OK, and close the Control Panel window. TouchPad has been set up to interpret TouchPad taps as clicks, and this setting may need adjustment.
Memory and PC Card Memory Symptom Problem Solution Insufficient memory message is displayed. All available memory is used by open programs and memory is needed for the desired task. Close one or more programs and retry. If this does not solve the problem, restart Windows to recover additional memory. PC Cards 9-24 SOLUTIONS Symptom Problem Solution Your Notebook does not recognize the PC Card. PC Card is not fully inserted in the slot or is upside down. Remove the card and gently reinsert it.
GLOSSARY This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts. Some of these terms are used in this guide. 1394 port A new type of connector for plugging in peripherals, such as video cameras, with extremely fast data-transfer rates. The 1394 standard synchonizes audio and video files by delivering data at a guaranteed rate—in real time. See peripheral.
bug A mistake in the design of computer software or hardware. Because of their complexity, many have minor bugs. As soon as the manufacturer becomes aware of the problem, modifications are made to correct it. C cable modem A modem that allows you to access the Internet via your cable television provider. Continuously connected to the Internet, it allows high-speed, high-capacity data transfer. CD (compact disc) Media used in a CD-ROM drive.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete Pressing and holding down the Ctrl key, then the Alt key, and then the Delete key, simultaneously, to close a program that is locked (not responding). Use Ctrl+Alt+Delete a second time to shut down a computer that is locked. Unsaved data is erased from memory. When the computer restarts, it displays an error message that Windows was not properly shut down, and it scans the hard disk for errors. settings, and you can designate the new settings as the default.
disk High-capacity storage media, such as the hard disk inside the computer and the removable media used in a Zip drive or Jaz drive. diskette Low-capacity, removable storage media made of flexible plastic film encased in a hard plastic shell. Since the plastic film is flexible, the 3.5-inch diskette is sometimes referred to as a floppy disk. diskette drive The drive that reads and writes to a diskette.
Ethernet The most widely-installed local area network technology. An Ethernet LAN typically uses coaxial cable or special upgrades of twisted pair wires. The most commonly installed Ethernet systems provide transmission speed up to 10Mbps are called 10BASE-T. Devices are connected to the cable and compete for access using a Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection protocol. Explorer See Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Windows Explorer.
H hard disk Internal storage media for permanent storage of system files, software, and data files. The hard disk consists of flat, round platters. Each side of each platter has a head that floats on a thin cushion of air over the surface of the rapidly spinning disk and picks up (reads) magnetically stored data or records (writes) data onto the disk. hard drive The drive that reads and writes to the hard disk. If you have a large hard drive, it may be divided into several partitions.
Internet A worldwide collection of computer networks that are interconnected so that users can share electronic information. Internet Explorer Internet Explorer. JPEG files, which store more information per pixel than GIF files, are used for complex, high-resolution images. See GIF. See also pixel. See Microsoft Internet keyboard A keyboard that resembles a typewriter keyboard, but is equipped with special buttons programmed to connect to the Internet.
microprocessor A silicon chip inside your computer that processes the instructions and data from input devices (such as the keyboard and mouse) and communicates them to output devices (such as the monitor, speakers, and printer). Microsoft Internet Explorer A Web browser developed by the Microsoft Corporation. See browser. Microsoft Windows The most popular computer operating system in the world. It is characterized by the use of windows and icons. Each running program and open file has its own window.
MP3 The file extension for MPEG, audio layer 3, sound files. This format compresses sound data from a stereo music CD to one-half of its original size without sacrificing sound quality. Because of their small size, MP3 files can easily be transferred over the Internet. You can download individual songs or entire CDs in MP3 format to your computer. The format is easily identified by the file extension .mp3.
O P online To be communicating with another computer through a modem or network. You are online when you log on and establish a connection. You are offline when you lose or terminate a connection. See modem. See also network. parallel port A connector on the back of the computer for plugging in a parallel cable attached to a parallel device, such as a printer. Data is transferred, one byte at a time, through eight data wires (one for each bit in the byte).
plug-and-play A feature, introduced with Windows 95, to simplify the use of some peripheral devices. Once the device has been installed (in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions), you can plug it into the computer while the computer is running. The operating system automatically recognizes the new device. (In order to connect a non-plug-and-play device, you must first shut down the computer.) See peripheral.
right-click To push down and quickly release the right mouse button to display a shortcut menu of the most commonly used commands for the item you clicked. See pop-up menu. ROM (read-only memory) Memory that contains the basic instructions for the microprocessor. ROM is permanent memory; turning off the computer does not erase it. Since you cannot change or write to ROM, it is referred to as read only. See microprocessor. S scanner A device that creates digital images of printed documents and photographs.
shareware Software you can try before you buy. After a trial period, usually 30 days, the program uninstalls unless you pay for it You can download shareware from the Internet. See software. shortcut An icon on the Windows desktop that you double-click to launch a program. shortcut menu A menu that pops up when you right-click an icon on the Windows desktop or taskbar, the vacant part of the desktop, a selection in a document, or a file in Windows Explorer.
U V upload To send information to another computer on the Internet. UPS (uninterruptible power supply) A device that provides a short-term backup power supply, as well as surge protection. URL (uniform resource locator) address of a Web site, such as www.compaq.com. The USB port (universal serial bus port) A connector for plugging in multiple, ultra-high-speed peripherals.
Windows desktop The main screen you see when your computer completes startup. The desktop displays icons (small pictures) that represent items in the operating system (such as My Computer and Recycle Bin), shortcuts to programs installed on your computer, and shortcuts to folders or files. See shortcut. Windows Explorer A file management program that lets you see the hierarchy of folders on your computer and all the files and subfolders in each folder.
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INDEX A AC Adapter connecting 7-7 connector 2-7 troubleshooting 9-13 AC Power 3-2 plugging 3-2 unplugging 3-2 using 3-3 Accessing search engines 6-6 Accessing files from the Internet 6-12 Adaptec Easy CD Creator user information 5-21 Audio troubleshooting 9-15 audio troubleshooting 9-21, 9-24 B Backing up CDs 5-20 using data CDs 5-18 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE 800 SERIES Backup 8-5 devices 8-5 utilities 8-5 Basic components 2-1 Battery 2-9 calibrating Calibration battery 7-4 care 7-
Beyond Setup guide defined 1-2 Brightness 3-10 adjusting 3-10 controls 2-5 Browser 6-7 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6-7 Buffer underrun 5-20 Burning CDs 5-18 Buttons Digital Audio 2-3 Instant Internet Access 2-3 Internet Zone 2-3 left TouchPad 2-2, 2-3 Power 2-2, 2-3, 2-6, 3-3 Retail Central 2-3, 2-6 right TouchPad 2-2 Scroll 2-2 volume down 2-3, 2-6 C Calibration battery 7-4 CD drive 2-6 eject button 5-3 manual eject hole 5-4 player 5-5 Quick Restore 8-9 CD cases making 5-19 CD Copier 5-20 CD player 5-5 CD
Deleted files recovery 8-9 Disabling self-starting feature 5-5 Disc inserting 5-2 removing 5-3 removing manually 5-4 Disk drive 3-13 ejecting 3-13 Disk Cleanup using 8-6 Diskette drive 2-6 Diskette eject button 3-13 Display blank 9-5 brightness 3-10 cleaning screen 8-3 hibernation 9-5 release latch 2-1, 2-2 resolution 3-9 settings 9-4 troubleshooting 9-10 Downloaded program file installing 4-5 Drained Battery 7-8 Drives 3-12 DVD Drive 5-8 DVD player buttons 5-9 on-screen controls 5-9 setting play features 5
I Inserting CD/DVD 5-2 Installation downloaded program file 4-5 software from a CD or diskette 4-4 Internet accessing files 6-12 address 6-5 connection 9-3 defined 6-2 files access 6-12 mail 6-6 searching 6-6 Internet Service Provider (ISP) 6-5 Internet Zone buttons 2-3 and the Web 6-8 defined 6-4 Low-battery condition fixing 7-7 Low-power mode 7-9 M Keyboard cleaning 8-2 Keys function 2-5 Making CD jewel cases 5-19 Manual Eject Hole 5-4 Memory 9-7 troubleshooting 9-13 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6-7 us
right side 2-7 safety 1-5 set up 3-2 turning off 3-3 turning on 3-3 Notebook components front side 2-2 underside 2-9 Numbers model 2-9 serial 2-9 starting 7-10 Power source disconnecting from 1-5 Power surge 1-5 Presario Notebook caring for 8-4 Preventing buffer underruns 5-20 Printing 9-6 O Recording CDs 5-17 Recycle Bin using 8-9 Release latch display 2-1, 2-2 Removing CD/DVD disc 5-3 CD/DVD manually 5-4 Resolution changing 3-9 Right click 3-6 Operating system 1-3, 9-3 manual 1-3 P Password 3-17 remo
disabling 5-5 Serial Number 2-9 Sleep 7-9 indicators 7-10 Software adding 4-4 installation 4-4 removing 4-4 Standby 7-9 Storage drives 3-12 diskette 3-13 Stored files deleting 8-7 Surfing the Web 6-1, 6-5 Surge protector 1-5, 3-2 Switches lid 2-2 Symbols 1-4 System recovery 8-9 T TouchPad cleaning 8-3 double-tapping 3-7 Edge Motion 3-8 left button 2-2, 2-3 left click 3-6 right button 2-2 right click 3-6 scroll button 2-2 tapping 3-7 using 3-6 Tracks recording 5-18 troubleshooting AC adapter 9-13 audio 9-15
Windows customizing 1-3 Disk Cleanup 8-8 World Wide Web defined 6-2 Writing files to CD-R/CD-RW 5-19 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE 800 SERIES INDEX-7
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