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CONTENTS Chapter 1 Notebook Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Windows Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Customizing the Windows Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Arranging Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Selecting a Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Adding a Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Windows Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2 Notebook Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Adding or Removing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Adding/Removing Windows Components . . . . . . . . 2-2 Adding or Removing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Country Selection for the Compaq 56K V.90 PCI Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notebook Operating System Windows Desktop, 1-2 Windows Help, 1-5 The Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system (herein after referred to as Windows or Windows 2000) allows you to perform tasks by clicking menu items and small pictures (called icons). Windows also allows more than one program to run at a time as well as share information between programs. When you turn on your Notebook for the first time, the Windows setup begins automatically.
Windows Desktop Customizing the Windows Desktop The Windows desktop is the screen you see when the Windows startup is complete. You can arrange your desktop exactly the way you want it. See also Windows Help for detailed information on customizing your desktop. 1-2 NOTEBOOK OPERATING SYSTEM No. Description 1 Icons represent files, folders, programs, and other objects that you use. 2 Windows desktop is the basic Windows work area.
Arranging Icons Did you know... You can also arrange your icons in organized rows by right-clicking the Windows desktop and choosing Line Up Icons from the Shortcut menu. You can arrange the icons on your desktop for quick and easy access to frequently used items. To arrange icons, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click anywhere on the Windows desktop. 2. From the Shortcut menu, select Arrange Icons. 3. Choose the method you want to arrange the icons.
Adding a Screen Saver Did you know... You can download new screen savers from the Internet or buy them in your local computer store. Did you know... All screen savers and other media downloaded from the Internet consume space on your hard disk. You can add or change your Notebook’s screen savers at any time. Using screen savers allows you to change the scenes on your display screen when your Notebook is inactive for a specified period of time. To add a screen saver, complete the following steps: 1.
Windows Help Finding Help Windows Help is a valuable tool that can provide answers to many of your questions about Windows. To search for information in Windows Help, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, then click Help. 2. Select the Contents, Index, Search, or Favorites tab for help.
File Searches Searching for Files or Folders In Windows you can search for files or folders by entering a complete or partial name, the date the file was created, or the file type or size. To search for a file or folder, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button. 2. Point to Search and select For File or Folders. Did you know...
Folders Creating New Folders Windows allows you to create folders to organize your files. For example, you can create a folder and name it Budget2000. In this folder you could store all files related to expenses, profits, taxes, and so forth. To create a folder, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click the Start button and choose Explore from the Shortcut menu to open Windows Explorer. 2. From Windows Explorer, click to select the drive in which you want to place the new folder. 3.
Shortcuts Creating Shortcuts Shortcuts are used to open files and programs without having to select them from the Start menu or from their permanent location on the hard drive. If you frequently use a certain file or folder, you can place a shortcut for it on your desktop as an icon or on the Start menu for quick access. To create a shortcut to a file or folder, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click the Start button and choose Explore from the Shortcut menu to open Windows Explorer. 2.
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. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings and then click Control Panel. 2.
Windows Accessories Using Windows Accessories Windows is equipped with a number of accessories. The following are brief descriptions of the accessories available to you: • Accessibility allows you to configure Windows for your vision, hearing, and mobility needs. • Communications offers the following features: – Network and Dial-up Connections enables you to connect to another computer or to a network.
• Games provides several activities for your entertainment. • System Tools offers various utilities for your system, including Clipboard Viewer, Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, and ScanDisk. • Calculator provides a means to perform simple and complex calculations. • Imaging allows you to view, zoom, rotate, and print a previewed image. • Notepad offers a place to work with unformatted text. • Paint allows you to create and edit graphics. • WordPad provides basic word-processing features.
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Notebook Configuration The Control Panel, 2-2 Modem Settings, 2-6 Power Management, 2-9 This chapter shows you how to configure your Presario Notebook after you have set up Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system (herein after referred to as Windows or Windows 2000). This guide is a supplemental reference to the Microsoft 2000 Professional guide that came with your Windows 2000 Professional software.
The Control Panel This section covers: • Adding or Removing Hardware • Adding/Removing Windows Components • Adding or Removing Programs Tip If you are ever prompted for Windows 2000 CD, go to the following directory on your hard drive: C:\i386. Adding or Removing Hardware Most hardware devices are plug and play compliant. Windows will locate the proper device driver or prompt you to insert the media provided by your hardware manufacturer.
Adding or Removing Programs To add or remove programs on your Notebook, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, then to Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs ¤ icon. A welcome dialog box is displayed. 3. Click Next. The Add/Remove Programs dialog box is displayed with the following three buttons on its right side: – Change or Remove Programs – Add New Programs – Add/Remove Windows Components 4.
Change or Remove Programs When you click the Change or Remove Programs button, you see all the programs that are installed on your Notebook. Ä Caution: Programs should never be removed from your Notebook by deleting program files and folders in Windows Explorer. You can display these programs in the Add/Remove Programs dialog box according to their name, size, frequency of use, or date last used. Ä Caution: Programs added to your Notebook interact with the software that is already there.
Add New Programs Using a Diskette or a CD To add new programs, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, then the Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs ¤ icon. A welcome dialog box is displayed. 3. Click the CD or Floppy button. The Install Program from the Floppy Disk or CD-ROM Wizard is displayed. The Wizard prompts you to insert a CD or a floppy disk. 4.
Modem Settings This section covers: • Country Selection for the Compaq 56K V.90 PCI Modem • Audio Indication During Modem Dial-up • Zoom Video Audio Country Selection for the Compaq 56K V.90 PCI Modem (available on select models) You must set the modem on your Notebook to the country in which you are located. If the modem is set for another country, it could be configured incorrectly and not work properly.
Audio Indication During Modem Dial-up If you want to hear dial tones during modem dial-up, change the default setting by completing the following steps: 1. In the right corner of the taskbar, double-click the Volume ÷ icon to open the Volume Control panel. 2. Click the Options menu, then Properties to open the Properties dialog box. 3. Check the Phone option, then click OK. The Phone section is displayed on the Volume Control panel. 4. Under Phone, ensure that the box next to Mute is not checked. 5.
Zoom Video Audio (available on select models) When using a Zoom Video Card, the audio capabilities are set to mute by default. To enable the audio sound, follow these steps: 1. In the right corner of the taskbar, double-click the Volume ÷ icon to open the Volume Control panel. 2. Click Options, then Properties to open the Properties dialog box. 3. Ensure that the box next to the IIS option is checked, and click OK to confirm. The IIS section is displayed on the Volume Control panel. 4.
Power Management Changing Power Management Setting To change the Power Management settings, do the following: Ä This section covers: • Changing Power Management Setting • Changing the Power Switch Settings • Changing the CriticalBattery Setting Caution: Changing any of these settings could cause your Notebook behavior to change. Compaq recommends keeping these settings at the original default settings as described in this document. 1.
Changing the Power Switch Settings To change the Power Switch settings to the Hibernate mode on your Notebook, follow these steps: Ä Caution: If you change the function of the Power button to anything other than Hibernate, data loss will occur in a low-battery state. 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Power Options icon to open the Power Options Properties dialog box, then select the Advanced tab. 3.
Changing the Low-Battery Settings Your Notebook settings on the Alarms tab are preset for optimum performance. The following instructions are intended only for returning alarms to their default settings. To reset the low battery alarm, complete the following steps: 1. In the Power Management Properties dialog box, click the Alarms tab. 2. Check the box next to Activate low battery alarm when power level reaches. 3. Under the Low Battery alarm, click and drag the percentage slider to 10%.
4. Click the Alarm Action button to open the Low Battery Alarm Actions dialog box. 5. Under Notification, check the box next to Sound alarm. This tells your Notebook to sound an alarm when the battery power is low. 6. Ensure that all other boxes are not checked. 7. Click OK to close the Low Battery Alarm Actions dialog box.
Changing the Critical-Battery Setting To ensure that you do not lose data when your Notebook powers off due to low-battery power, change the Critical-Battery setting on your Notebook to the Hibernate mode by following these steps: Ä Caution: Changing any of these settings could cause your Notebook behavior to change. Compaq recommends keeping these at the original default settings as described in this document. 1. Click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. 2.
5. Select When the alarm goes off, the computer will and select Hibernate. 6. Click OK to confirm your selection, then click OK to close the Power Options Properties dialog box.
Network Connection for Internal Ethernet Hardware This section covers: • Understanding Network Connection Problems • Creating a Hardware Profile in Windows 2000 • Configuring the No Ethernet Profile • Testing the No Ethernet Profile • Deleting a Hardware Profile in Windows 2000 Understanding Network Connection Problems If your Notebook is configured with an internal Ethernet controller (network card), and you have configured the Ethernet hardware in Windows, you may encounter one or both of the fo
Creating a Hardware Profile in Windows 2000 To create a hardware profile in Windows 2000, complete the following steps: 1. Start Windows 2000 with all hardware fully enabled. If prompted to log on to a network or into Windows, enter your login name and password and click OK. Note: You must log on with Administrator privilege to create hardware profiles and change your hardware settings. 2. Right-click My Computer on the Windows desktop and click Properties to open the System Properties dialog box. 3.
Configuring the No Ethernet Profile Two hardware profiles exist: the original configuration profile and the No Ethernet profile. You must restart the No Ethernet profile and configure it to turn off the Ethernet hardware. To configure the No Ethernet profile, complete the following steps: 1. Restart your Notebook by clicking Start, Shutdown, then Restart from the drop-down selections. 2.
7. Right-click your Ethernet adapter and click the Properties button to open the Properties dialog box for the Ethernet Controller. Note: The name of your Ethernet adapter may vary from system to system. 8. Click the General tab in the Device Usage drop-down field of the Properties dialog box, then select Do not use this device in the current hardware profile (disable). Note: In the Device Manager window, an X is displayed over the icon of the Ethernet Controller. 9.
Testing the No Ethernet Profile You must restart Windows to test the No Ethernet profile. To test the No Ethernet profile, complete the following steps. 1. Restart your Notebook by selecting Start, Shutdown, and then Restart from the drop-down menu. 2. When prompted for the Hardware Profile, select No Ethernet. 3. When prompted, type in your login password. Note: The Windows login dialog box is displayed rather than the Network login dialog box.
Deleting a Hardware Profile in Windows 2000 If at any time you would like to delete the No Ethernet hardware profile, complete the following steps: 1. Start your Notebook using the Profile 1 hardware profile. If prompted to log on to a network or into Windows, enter your login name and password, then click OK. 2. Right-click the My Computer g icon on the Windows desktop and select Properties to open the System Properties dialog box. 3. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab. 4.
System Recovery CD Using the QuickRestore CD In the event of a system failure, call the Compaq Customer Support to send you the QuickRestore CD. You can use the QuickRestore Recovery CD to bring your Notebook back to an operating state. Ä Caution: Full Restore deletes all information on your hard disk. Save all personal files, software, and data to diskettes or other external storage devices before proceeding.
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INDEX A Background selection 1-3 Desktop arrangement 1-2 icons 1-2 icons arranging 1-3 icons auto arrange 1-3 icons lining up 1-3 Start button 1-2 taskbar 1-2 wallpaper 1-3 Windows 1-2 Dial-up audio indication 2-7 Dial-Up Networking 1-10 C E Calculator 1-11 Calls list 1-10 Communications 1-10 Control Panel adding programs 2-3 removing programs 2-3 Entertainment 1-10 Ethernet configuring 2-17 testing 2-18 Ethernet hardware 2-15 D Files deleting 1-7 search 1-6 Accessibility 1-10 Accessories Accessib
Folder creating 1-7 deleting 1-7 search 1-6 Full Restore 2-21 N G P Games 1-11 Paint 1-11 Phone Dialer 1-10 Power Management 2-9 Power switch settings 2-10 Preview screen savers 1-4 Programs adding 2-4 adding using a CD 2-5 adding using a diskette 2-5 changing 2-4 removal 2-4 H Hardware profile creating 2-16 deleting 2-20 Ethernet 2-17 Hearing accessibility 1-10 Help 1-5 HyperTerminal 1-10 I Icons 1-1, 1-2 arrangement 1-3 auto arrange 1-3 lining up 1-3 Imaging 1-11 L Low-battery setting 2-11 M Medi
Setup Microsoft Windows 1-1 Shortcuts creating 1-8 Sound Recorder 1-10 Start button 1-2 Startup Windows 1-2 System Tools 1-11 T Taskbar 1-2 V Vision accessibility 1-10 Volume Control 1-10 W Wallpaper desktop 1-3 Windows accessories 1-10 Communications feature 1-10 desktop 1-2 desktop arrangement 1-2 desktop wallpaper 1-3 Entertainment 1-10 games 1-11 help 1-5 HyperTerminal 1-10 icons 1-1 Media Player 1-10 Network and Dial-Up Connections 1-10 Phone Dialer 1-10 screen savers 1-4 startup 1-2 taskbar 1-2 Wi
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