Compaq Compaq Presario User manual

My Presario - Getting Started

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250029-001

Important Service Information

For the fastest path to the right answers, go to compaq.com/consumersupport.

At this site you will find online services to assist with your hardware and software related questions, issues,

and product needs.

Compaq offers the following online services for your Presario product:

• Drivers and product information – find original product drivers, the latest updates and software fixes,

warranty information, and product documentation.

• Compaq Customer Communities – where novices to technical experts collaborate to share knowledge,

information, and assistance. Participate in existing product discussions, review commonly asked

questions, and answer or post new questions to a community of users.

• Contact a Compaq Support Specialist – Have a product warranty issue or need to contact a technical

expert? Contact Compaq online for the fastest time to a solution.

When escalating a service event online, it is important to include the following information in your inquiry.

Please take a moment to write down the following information for your future reference.

•Product Name:

•Model Name:

• Serial Number:

•Date of Purchase:

Notice

COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

The information in this publication is subject to change without notice and is provided "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY

OF ANY KIND. THE ENTIRE RISK ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION REMAINS WITH

RECIPIENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL,

SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES

FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION), EVEN

IF COMPAQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING SHALL APPLY

REGARDLESS OF THE NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF EITHER PARTY AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER

SUCH LIABILITY SOUNDS IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LEGAL

LIABILITY, AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such

products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.

Compaq Presario

First Edition (September 2001)

Part Number 250029-001

Regulatory Compliance Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar-

antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to

radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly

approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Cable

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods in order to

maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo - United

States only

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For questions regarding your product, contact:

Compaq Computer Corporation

P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113

Houston, Texas 77269-2000

Or, call

1-800- 652-6672 (1-800-OK COMPAQ)

For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact:

Compaq Computer Corporation

P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101

Houston, Texas 77269-2000

Or, call

(281) 514-3333

To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product.

m IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock

and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet

basement or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

3. Do not use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or touching an uninsulated modem

cable, jack or internal component.

5. If this product was not provided with a telephone line cord, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line

cord in order to reduce the risk of fire.

6. Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the Network Interface Card (NIC) receptacle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Telecommunications Device Approvals

The telecommunications device in your computer is approved for connection to the telephone network in the countries

whose approval markings are indicated on the product label located on the bottom of the computer or on the modem.

Refer to the documentation included with the product to ensure the product is configured for the country in which it is

located. Selecting a country other than the one in which it is located may cause your modem to be configured in a way that

violates the telecommunication regulations/laws of that country. In addition, your modem may not function properly if the

correct country selection is not made. If when selecting a country a message appears that states that the country is not

supported, this means that the modem has not been approved for use in this country and thus should not be used.

U.S. Modem Regulatory Statements

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom of the computer or on the modem is a label

that contains, among other information, the FCC certification number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this

equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

Applicable certification jack USOC = RJ11C. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this

equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible

modular jack which is Part 68 Compliant. See installation instructions for details.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the

telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. Typically, the sum of the RENs of all

devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to

a line (as determined by the total RENs) contact the local telephone company.

If this Compaq equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that

temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But, if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will

notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you

believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the

operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make

necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

If trouble is experienced with this Compaq equipment, call Compaq at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ or 1-800-652-6672. If the

equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment

until the problem is resolved. You should only perform repairs to the equipment specifically discussed in the

Troubleshooting section of the user guide, if one is provided.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service

commission or corporation commission for information.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic

device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom

of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the

business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such

business, other entity, or individual. (The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for

which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)

In order to program this information into your fax machine, you should complete the steps outlined in the faxing software

instructions.

These requirements apply to all fax machines and have been extended to all fax modems manufactured on or after December

13, 1995.

m CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric

inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the

maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may

consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all

the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence Number for this device is 1.0.

MY PRESARIO–GETTING STARTED CONTENTS-I

C

Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Symbols and Graphics Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Computer Illustrations and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Where Can I Find Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Warranty Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Upgrading Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Safety and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

How Do I Find Information on the Learning More CD?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Using the My Presario—Learning More CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Your Computer at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

What’s in Front (5000 Series)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

What’s in Back (5000 Series)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

What’s in Front (8000 Series)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

What’s in Back (8000 Series)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Contents

CONTENTS-II MY PRESARIO–GETTING STARTED

Keyboard Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Keyboard Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Using CD/DVD Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Using Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Customizing the Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Using Quick Launch Web Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Assigning the My Program Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Putting Your Computer into Stand By. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Resuming from Stand By . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

System Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Understanding the System Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Smart Credit Card Internet Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

Understanding the Smart Credit Card Internet Keyboard . . . . . . . 2-11

Using the Smart Credit Card Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Compaq/Logitech Wireless Wheel Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Installing the Wireless Wheel Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Scroll Mouse and Wireless Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Making Screen Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Opening Software and Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

Autoscrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

MY PRESARIO–GETTING STARTED C ONTENTS-III

Disk Drive, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,

and DVD-R/RW Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Using the Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Using the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15

Inserting a CD or DVD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW,

DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Removing a Disc from a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

Playing a DVD-ROM Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Creating Your Own CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Chapter 3 Welcome to the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

What Is the Internet?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

What Is a Hyperlink? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Connecting with AOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Searching the Web Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Setting Up Outlook Express E-mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Typing an E-mail Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Understanding E-mail Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Sending an E-mail Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Reading Your AOL E-mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Content Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Restricting Internet Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

CONTENTS-IV MY PRESARIO–GETTING STARTED

Chapter 4 Common Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Print Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Using the Menu to Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Games and Digital Audio Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Playing Digital Audio Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Chapter 5 Computer Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Internal Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Accessing Internal Computer Components

(5000 Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Accessing Internal Computer Components

(8000 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Upgrading Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Upgrading Computer Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Adding Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Adding an Expansion or Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Chapter 6 Help & Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Preventative Care & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Online Service & Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

How to Access Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

MY PRESARIO–GETTING STARTED C ONTENTS-V

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6

Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Display (Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-11

Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13

Keyboard and Scroll Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Wireless Wheel Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1

CONTENTS-VI MY PRESARIO–GETTING STARTED

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-1

1

Introduction

Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC, you

have joined the worldwide community of Presario computer

users. Once your computer is set up and connected to the Internet,

you can explore vast regions of information, entertainment, and

online services.

This guide is designed to help you:

➜ Get acquainted with computer features you’ll want to try

during the first few days or weeks.

➜ Keep your computer running smoothly by using the tools on

your computer.

➜ Solve problems if they occur.

In This Chapter

Symbols and Graphics

Used, 1-2

Where Can I Find

Information?, 1-3

Safety, 1-4

How Do I Find Information

on the Learning More CD?,

1-5

1-2 INTRODUCTION MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

The following words and symbols have special meaning in this

guide and in the CD documentation:

Failure to follow directions may

result in bodily harm or loss of

life.

Understanding the background

or concept may help you solve a

problem.

Helpful hints make using your

computer easier and faster.

Another document or another

page in this document has

related information.

m Caution: Failure to follow directions may result in damage to

equipment or loss of data.

Computer Illustrations and Features

The computer illustrations shown and the features described in

this guide may differ slightly from your Compaq Presario

Internet PC.

Symbols and

Graphics Used

Warnings and cautions are

displayed to protect you

from injury, your equipment

from damage, and your files

from data loss.

Warning

Did you know ...

Tip

See also ...

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-3

Warranty Certificate

The warranty details Compaq’s commitment to repair or replace

parts during the warranty period and lists important Compaq

telephone numbers. In the event of a mechanical problem, contact

Compaq, not the retailer who sold you the computer.

Keep the warranty in a safe place for future reference.

Replacing Parts

The Easy Access design of your Internet PC allows you to access

internal components—in most cases, without using any tools.

The My Presario—Learning More CD describes procedures for

upgrading and replacing computer components. If you experience

a problem and are unable to resolve the issue after referring to

this guide and the My Presario—Learning More CD, contact

Technical Support. If a replacement part is needed, the technician

will send the replacement part with illustrated instructions for

removing the factory-installed part and replacing it.

Upgrading Your Computer

Expand your Presario performance with upgrades like memory

and additional peripherals, such as a digital camera and a printer.

To learn more, visit the online store at:

compaq.com/athome

Where Can

I Find

Information?

Information is available in

several forms: printed

documents, electronic

documents on the CD that

came with your computer,

and the Compaq Web site.

Use this guide as your first

point of reference, and then

refer to the following

documents:

➜ Quick Set-Up poster

➜ Warranty Certificate

➜ My Presario—Learning

More CD

➜ Presario Newsletter

Did you know ...

The Compaq Web site is

available worldwide. As you

explore the Internet, go to

the following address for

information about products,

services, and exciting

activities:

compaq.com

1-4 INTRODUCTION MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

Safety and Comfort

The My Presario—Learning More CD contains safety and

comfort information on how to:

➜ Set up your work area for maximum comfort.

➜ Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and health

habits while using your computer.

➜ Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or

fires.

➜ Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the

computer, modem, and all peripherals, such as a printer,

speakers, and monitor.

➜ Become static-free before removing the side panel.

Safety

Your computer is an

electrical device. Treat it

with care to avoid personal

injury and damage to the

equipment.

Warning

To reduce the risk of electric

shock and damage to the

equipment, read the Safety and

Comfort Guide on the My

Presario—Learning More CD

before performing any

procedures involving the

internal components of your

computer.

Did you know ...

For added protection during an

electrical storm, perform a

shutdown, then disconnect your

computer (and all peripherals)

from the power source (wall

outlet). After shutting down

your computer, unplug the

surge protector(s) from the

power source.

Don’t forget to plug your surge

protector(s) back in after the

storm has passed.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5

Using the My Presario—Learning More CD

1. Insert the My Presario—

Learning More CD into

the CD-ROM drive. The

CD will run automatically

and the main page will be

displayed.

Note: If the CD does not run

automatically, click the Start

button, select Run, and type

E:autorun.exe (where E

represents the letter of your

CD-ROM drive).

2. On the Learning More

CD Online Documentation

main page, hover your

cursor over a topic to see

a list of subtopics.

3. Click one of the topics on

the main page to view

its contents.

4. On the topic page, click

one of the subtopics that

you want to view, or click

the forward and back icons

to move to the next or

previous subtopic.

Note: You can return to the main

page at any time by clicking the

Home icon.

How Do I Find

Information on

the Learning

More CD?

The My Presario—Learning

More CD has information

on the following topics:

➜ Advanced features of

your computer

➜ Solving computer

problems

➜ Safety and comfort

➜ Compaq Help &

Support

➜ Upgrading your

computer

➜ Government regulatory

information

Did you know ...

Electronic documents often

have hyperlinks to help you

find information quickly. When

you pass the cursor over a

hyperlink, a small hand

S is

displayed. When you click a

hyperlink, it jumps to the

referenced page. Hyperlinks

are represented by navigation

buttons, colored text, and

images.

1-6 INTRODUCTION MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED USING YOUR COMPUTER 2-1

2

Using Your

Computer

In this chapter, you learn about the following exciting,

easy-to-use features of your computer:

➜ Computer: Become familiar

with all the components on

the front and back of your

computer.

➜ Keyboard: Learn about all

the keyboard’s capabilities,

including one-button access

to the Internet!

➜ Scroll Mouse: See how easy it is to use the scroll mouse and

learn shortcuts to save time.

➜ Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and

DVD-R/RW Drives: Use the various drives to listen to

your favorite CDs or watch movies.

Note: Illustrations and features shown may differ slightly from those of

your computer.

In This Chapter

Your Computer at a Glance,

2-2

Keyboard Basics, 2-4

Keyboard Buttons, 2-5

System Status Lights, 2-10

Smart Credit Card Internet

Keyboard, 2-11

Compaq/Logitech

TM

Wireless Wheel Mouse,

2-12

Scroll Mouse and Wireless

Mouse, 2-13

Disk Drive, Hard Drive,

CD-ROM, CD-RW,

DVD-ROM, and DVD-R/RW

Drives, 2-15

2-2 USING YOUR COMPUTER MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

What’s in Front (5000 Series)?

1 CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW drive

2 Disk drive

3 Two USB connectors for

connecting USB devices

(varies by model)—ports for

connecting peripheral devices,

such as gamepads, joysticks,

and video cameras

4 Power button

5 CD storage for storing five

CDs

What’s in Back (5000 Series)?

1 Power port

2 PS/2 mouse port

3 PS/2 keyboard port

4 Serial port for connecting a

serial peripheral device

5 Parallel port for connecting a

peripheral device, such as a

printer

6 Audio speaker ports

7 Microphone port

8 USB ports for connecting an

Internet keyboard or other

USB devices

9 Ethernet port for connecting

to an Ethernet network

(if equipped)

- Monitor port

; 1394 port

< Modem port for connecting

to a phone line

Your Computer

at a Glance

Before you begin, you’ll

want to become familiar

with the components of your

Compaq Presario.

Tip

Some components have

color-coded connectors that

match the ports on the back of

your computer.

Note: Connectors and

their positions may vary

by model.

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED USING YOUR COMPUTER 2-3

What’s in Front (8000 Series)?

1 CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW

drive

2 Disk drive

3 Power button

4 Two USB connectors for

connecting USB devices

(varies by model)—ports

for connecting peripheral

devices, such as gamepads,

joysticks, and video cameras

5 1394 port

What’s in Back (8000 Series)?

1 Power port

2 PS/2 mouse port

3 PS/2 keyboard port

4 Serial port for connecting a

serial peripheral device

5 Parallel port for connecting a

peripheral device, such as a

printer

6 Audio speaker ports

7 Microphone port

8 USB ports for connecting an

Internet keyboard or other

USB devices

9 Ethernet port for connecting

to an Ethernet network

(if equipped)

- Monitor port

; 1394 port

< Modem port for connecting

to a phone line

Your Computer

at a Glance,

cont.

Note: Connectors and

their positions may vary

by model.

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