Compaq Presario 1200 series User Manual Download

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DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Using the DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Using “Regionalised” DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Video Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Zooming the View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

CD-RW Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Preventing Buffer Under-run Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information . . . 5-19

Chapter 6

Let’s Go Surfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

What is the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

What is the World Wide Web? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

What is a Browser? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Using Microsoft Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Search Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Choosing a Search Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Using a Search Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Searching on the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Accessing Files from the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

In Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Summary of Contents for Presario 1200 series

Page 1: ...ved Printed in the United States Brazil Canada Japan Singapore Taiwan and the United Kingdom Compaq is registered in the U S Patent and Trademark Office 232130 031 www compaq com Mobile Internet PC Beyond Setup Guide 1200 Series Presario www compaq com ...

Page 2: ...Presario Mobile Internet PC Beyond Set up Guide 1200 Series ...

Page 3: ...AINS 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 ...

Page 4: ...aphics 1 4 Symbols 1 4 Graphics 1 4 Safety 1 5 Disconnecting Your Notebook from the Power Source 1 5 Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance 2 1 Front of Your Presario Notebook 2 2 Common Features 2 2 Internet Zone Buttons and Lights 2 3 Function Keys 2 4 Status Display and Volume Controls 2 5 Left and Right Panels 2 6 Left Side Components 2 6 Right Side Components 2 6 ...

Page 5: ...ked Programme 3 4 Recovering from a Locked System 3 4 Using Battery Power 3 5 TouchPad 3 6 Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse 3 6 Tapping and Double Tapping 3 7 Edge Motion 3 8 Display Properties 3 9 Changing Resolution 3 9 Adjusting Brightness 3 10 Internet Zone Buttons 3 11 Re programming the Internet Zone Buttons 3 11 Storage Drives 3 12 Identifying Your Storage Drives 3 12 Using the Diskett...

Page 6: ...s Software 4 5 Recognising a Computer Virus 4 6 Removing a Virus 4 6 Virus Protection 4 7 Updating McAfee VirusScan 4 7 Upgrading McAfee VirusScan software 4 7 Adding and Removing Software 4 8 Software and Hardware 4 9 Attaching Hardware Devices 4 10 Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive 5 1 Insert and Remove Discs 5 2 Inserting a Disc 5 2 Removing a Disc 5 3 Manually Ejecting a Disc 5 3 Audio CDs a...

Page 7: ...5 13 Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 5 14 Preventing Buffer Under run Errors 5 18 Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information 5 19 Chapter 6 Let s Go Surfing 6 1 Basic Concepts 6 2 What is the Internet 6 2 What is the World Wide Web 6 4 Browsers 6 7 What is a Browser 6 7 Using Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 7 Search Engines 6 9 Choosing a Search Engine 6 9 Using a Search Engine 6 10 Searching on the W...

Page 8: ...xing a Low Battery Condition 7 7 Power Management 7 9 Saving Energy 7 9 What is Power Management 7 9 Chapter 8 Service 8 1 Preventative Maintenance 8 2 Cleaning Your Notebook s Exterior 8 2 Cleaning the Keyboard 8 2 Cleaning the Display Screen 8 3 Cleaning the TouchPad 8 3 Caring for Your Presario Notebook 8 4 Backup Utilities 8 5 Using Backup Devices 8 5 Hard Disk Errors 8 6 Using ScanDisk 8 6 Us...

Page 9: ...mpaq Diagnostics available on select models 8 11 Compaq Service Connection available on select models 8 13 Chapter 9 Solutions 9 1 Basic Solutions 9 2 Helpful Hints 9 2 Finding Solutions Quickly 9 2 Frequently Asked Questions 9 3 General Questions 9 3 Display Questions 9 5 Questions about Sound 9 6 Questions about Movies 9 6 Questions about Peripherals 9 7 Questions about Upgrades 9 7 Error Messag...

Page 10: ... BEYOND SETUP GUIDE CONTENTS VII 1200 SERIES Solutions Tables 9 10 Audio and Video 9 10 Battery and Power 9 12 Mass Storage 9 16 Games and Internet 9 22 Keyboard and TouchPad 9 24 Memory and PC Card 9 27 Glossary Index ...

Page 11: ...CONTENTS VIII PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDE 1200 SERIES ...

Page 12: ... information entertainment and services online The Beyond Set up Guide is designed for both experienced computer users and beginners This easy to scan guide helps you find the information you want as quickly as possible It s also designed to familiarise you with the following Features you ll want to try during the first few days or weeks Keeping your Notebook running smoothly Solving common proble...

Page 13: ...e it with your documents for future use For more information about the hardware that came with your new Notebook see Your Notebook at a Glance later in this guide Beyond Set up Guide This easy to scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook and get acquainted with its features It also introduces Common computer tasks The Internet Notebook maintenance Solutions for computer problems Compaq servi...

Page 14: ...o Operating System Manual The Presario Operating System Manual explains how to communicate with your Notebook using the Microsoft Windows operating system It also introduces File Management which covers creating saving deleting renaming and moving files Customising the Windows desktop Using the Windows online Help Note The illustrations shown and the features described in this document may differ ...

Page 15: ...olve a problem Helpful hints that make using your Notebook easier and faster Another document or another page in this document that has related information Failure to follow directions may result in bodily harm or loss of life Graphics The illustrations shown and the features described in this document may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer Caution Failure to follow directions ma...

Page 16: ...Start then click Shut Down The Shut down Windows dialogue box is displayed 3 Select the Shut down option Note If the Notebook does not turn off automatically then press and hold the Power ª button until it shuts down 4 Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and unplug the modem line from the wall jack Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical Storm During an electrical storm you should tak...

Page 17: ...1 6 INTRODUCTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SET UP GUIDE 1200 SERIES ...

Page 18: ...n using your new Presario Notebook computer you ll want to look at some of the basic components To open your Notebook slide the 1 Display Release Latches forward and 2 gently lift the lid Front of Your Presario Notebook 2 2 Left and Right Panels 2 6 Rear Panel 2 7 Underside 2 8 Your Notebook at a Glance 2 2 2 2 ...

Page 19: ...ghts Function Keys Status Display and Volume Controls Turning Your Notebook On and Off later in this guide to learn more about how to start and shut down your Notebook TouchPad later in this guide for more information on using the TouchPad Common Features 1 Display Release Latch 6 TouchPad 2 Display 7 Speakers 3 Power Button 8 Left TouchPad Button 4 Series Number 9 Easy Scroll 5 Keyboard Right Tou...

Page 20: ...ust have access to the Internet 1 Num Lock Light 4 Instant Email Button 2 Caps Lock Light 5 Online Shopping Button 3 Instant Internet Access Button Button Button Description Default Button Action Instant Internet Access Provides your daily start point to the Internet It connects you to a personalised Web page filled with local weather news sports and financial information ƒ Instant E mail Provides...

Page 21: ...rogrammable favourite programme Web site launch key default My Presario F2 User programmable favourite programme Web site launch key default Entertainment F3 Switches between the display and external monitor in the following order Display External Monitor Display and External Monitor F4 Sleep F5 Not available F6 Not available F7 Brightness control down F8 Brightness control up F9 CD or DVD play pa...

Page 22: ... YOUR NOTEBOOK AT A GLANCE 2 5 1200 SERIES Status Display and Volume Controls 1 Power Status 5 Easy Scroll 2 Battery Charging Status 6 AC Adapter Status 3 Volume Down Button 7 Right TouchPad Button 4 Volume Up Button 8 Left TouchPad Button ...

Page 23: ...ttery Power in Chapter 3 of this guide for more information about the battery PC Cards are credit card sized removable options that expand the capability of your Notebook Left Side Components Right Side Components 1 Security Slot 4 CD or DVD Manual Eject Hole 2 CD or DVD Drive 5 Diskette Drive 3 CD or DVD Eject Button 6 Diskette Eject Button 1 Battery Compartment 4 Headphone Jack 2 PC Card Eject B...

Page 24: ...BOOK AT A GLANCE 2 7 1200 SERIES Rear Panel Rear Components 1 Modem Port 6 Mouse Keyboard Connector 2 AC Adapter Connector 7 Video Out Port optional 3 Ethernet Port optional 8 External Monitor VGA Port 4 Printer Parallel Port 9 USB Ports 5 Fan Vent ...

Page 25: ...OUR NOTEBOOK AT A GLANCE PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SET UP GUIDE 1200 SERIES Underside Underside Components 1 Pop Up Feet 4 Speaker Bass Ports 2 Model and Serial Number 5 Modem Compartment 3 Memory Compartment ...

Page 26: ...RIES Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy set up use and upgrading In this chapter you ll become familiar with your Notebook features Power On 3 2 TouchPad 3 6 Display Properties 3 9 Internet Zone Buttons 3 11 Storage Drives 3 12 Security 3 13 Using Your Notebook 3 3 3 3 ...

Page 27: ...tlet when you want to disconnect AC power from your Notebook To unplug from the electrical outlet grasp the cord by the plug Don ts Do not leave the AC adapter plugged into the electrical outlet when it is not connected to your Notebook Do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no one accidentally steps on or trips over them Surge Protectors Using surge protectors and lin...

Page 28: ...pply 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 To turn on your Notebook press the Power ª button which is located at the top right of the keyboard To turn off your Notebook properly complete the following ...

Page 29: ...down the Power ª button for at least four seconds This action causes a manual shutdown 2 Press the Power ª button once to restart If your computer still does not restart 1 Remove the battery and unplug the AC power for at least 30 seconds 2 Re insert the battery or re connect AC power and press the Power ª button once to re start If files were open when the computer locked up ScanDisk a Microsoft ...

Page 30: ...d remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use Using Battery Power Inserting the Battery To insert your battery into the battery compartment complete the following steps 1 Push down 1 on the battery compartment door to remove the door 2 Insert 2 the new battery into the battery compartment with the label side turned up 3 Close the battery compartment door by gently pushing up on the door u...

Page 31: ... Left Click To left click press the Left TouchPad button It is located directly below the TouchPad The left TouchPad button works as the select or drag button To double click an item move the pointer over the item and press the left TouchPad button twice in rapid succession Right Click The right TouchPad button works as the context menu or special drag button Press the Right TouchPad button to get...

Page 32: ...yping drag the PalmCheck slider towards maximum Tapping and Double Tapping 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 1 From the Windows desktop click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double cl...

Page 33: ... 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 zicon 3 Click the Edge Motion tab 4 Select When Dragging Always and When Scrolling to turn on Edge Motion 5 Click OK to accept the changes and close the dialogue box...

Page 34: ...nly fills part of the screen or the default resolution does not suit your needs you may want to adjust the display resolution To change the display resolution complete these steps 1 On the Taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties dialogue box and then click the Settings tab 3 Under Screen area click...

Page 35: ...that you should press and hold down the Fn key press the F7 key and then release both keys simultaneously Adjusting Brightness If your display is too faint or too bright the brightness controls may not be set properly You can adjust the display brightness by pressing Fn F7 to decrease the brightness or Fn F8 to increase the brightness ...

Page 36: ...n and its default action Re programming the Internet Zone Buttons You can re programme some of the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal preferences To re programme your Internet Zone buttons complete the following steps 1 Click Start select Settings then select Control Panel 2 Click on the Easy Access Buttons ÿ icon 3 To re programme the buttons follow the instructions provided in the di...

Page 37: ...tifying Your Storage Drives Your diskette drive hard drive and CD DVD or CD RW drive s are designated with letters of the alphabet as well as with icons To determine your drive letters complete the following steps 1 From the Windows desktop double click the My Computer g icon The icons for each drive and corresponding drive letters are displayed in the My Computer window 2 Use the icons to the rig...

Page 38: ...g device turn the locking device counter clockwise 90 degrees and remove the device from the slot Power On Password You can set a power on password that will secure the information you store on the hard disk When turning on your Notebook this password must be entered before you can access your files Setting the Password To set the power on password complete the following steps 1 Press the Power ª ...

Page 39: ...ct Yes to save your changes and exit Your power on password is now set Every time you turn on your Notebook resume working from hibernation mode or access F10 Set up you must enter this password Removing the Password To remove a power on password complete the following steps 1 Press the Power ª button to turn on your Notebook 2 Access F10 Set up as above type your current password and press the En...

Page 40: ...boot is automatically ignored by your Notebook 5 In the spaces to enter your new password and confirm new password press the Enter key 6 Press the Enter key at the Set up Notice screen to continue 7 Use the arrow keys to select Exit from the menu bar 8 Make sure that Exit Saving Changes is selected Press the Enter key then select Yes to save your changes and exit ...

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Page 42: ...ow 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 TV Out Connection 4 2 Display Modes 4 4 Anti Virus Software 4 5 Virus Protection 4 7 Software and Hardware 4 9 Common Tasks 4 4 4 4 ...

Page 43: ...e to plug into your TV VCR or other device These cables can be purchased in a retail TV store or a computer store If you do not have S video capability on your TV a special adapter may be purchased from an electronics store To connect and enable TV Out complete the following steps 1 Connect your Notebook and your television with a S video cable 2 From the Windows taskbar click Start point to Setti...

Page 44: ...to re set your TV format Adjusting the Television Screen After you have enabled your television you may need to adjust the size or location of the image on your screen To make adjustments to your display complete the following 1 From the Windows taskbar click Start point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon to open the Display Properties dialogue box and then click ...

Page 45: ...sing Fn F3 The order in which they change is Display External monitor Display and external monitor TV Out You can also switch between display modes through the Control Panel 1 Click Start select Control Panel 2 Double click Display to open the Display Properties dialogue box and then click the Settings tab 3 Click on the monitor icons to acquire your desired display mode ...

Page 46: ...ettes Your Presario Notebook has McAfee Anti Virus software available This can be installed by double clicking the McAfee icon on the Windows desktop or by using the Start menu option Backing up your files periodically to diskettes a separate hard drive or a high capacity storage drive Write protecting diskettes A virus cannot infect a write protected diskette Obtaining all software from reputable...

Page 47: ...aracters or crude statements suddenly appearing on your screen Hard drive memory or software error messages Damage to files or directories for no apparent reason Strange responses to commands Sharp decrease in performance or programme speed Removing a Virus If you suspect your Notebook has been infected with a virus find and remove the virus immediately using an Anti Virus programme After you have...

Page 48: ...procedure installs the latest virus signature DAT files to protect you against recent viruses 1 Go to the VirusScan Console located in the lower right hand of your system tray 2 Right click on the Vshield 3 Choose the Auto Update button to update your DAT files McAfee offers free DAT file updates for one year You can also subscribe to a maintenance and upgrade plan for a minimal fee Upgrading McAf...

Page 49: ... Microsoft Windows Add Remove Programmes utility Installing Software from a CD or Diskette To install software from a diskette or from a CD that does not automatically install complete the following steps 1 Close all programmes 2 From the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 3 Double click the Add Remove Programmes icon The Add Remove Programmes Pro...

Page 50: ...o install a programme file that you have downloaded from the Internet to your hard drive complete the following steps 1 Terminate your Internet connection 2 Close all programmes 3 From the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 4 Double click the Add Remove Programmes icon to open the Add Remove Programmes Properties dialogue box 5 Click Install to op...

Page 51: ...rding to the instructions that come with it 3 Turn on your Notebook and follow the instruction that came with your device for installing any needed drivers You may be prompted to insert the Windows Installation CD or diskettes If this occurs complete the following steps 1 At the Add New Hardware Wizard click Next to begin installing the drivers and files necessary to make the new hardware work 2 S...

Page 52: ...e 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 recognised by your Notebook ...

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Page 54: ... your favourite movies almost anywhere you go To help you understand what options lie at your fingertips and how to use these options this chapter includes information for Inserting and removing CD or DVD discs Playing audio CDs Playing both DVD and non DVD videos Adjusting the display options with the DVD Control Panel Creating audio data and backup CDs Insert and Remove Discs 5 2 Audio CDs and V...

Page 55: ...n the front of the drive 2 Remove a disc from its protective case holding the disc by its centre hole and outer edge to avoid touching the surface 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 centre spindle of the tray until the disc snaps into place 4 Push the tray back into the drive until the drive locks into ...

Page 56: ...e tray back into the drive until it locks into place 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 ...

Page 57: ...plete the following steps 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click Windows Media Player 2 Once the CD Player opens click the Play button to begin playing the CD 3 Click the Stop button to stop playing the CD To remove the disc from the drive click the Eject button on the CD Player Disabling the Self Starting Feature available on select models ...

Page 58: ...ws taskbar click the Start button point to Programmes Accessories Entertainment and then click Windows Media Player 2 Once the player opens select File and then Open from the menu 3 Click the Browse button 4 Locate and double click the CD Drive æ icon You should see a list of files and file folders 5 Double click the folder that contains the CD movie files 6 Select a movie file and click the Open ...

Page 59: ...rt playback because it must first determine the type of media being played For the best playback quality close all other applications in the background while playing a DVD Using the DVD Player available on selected models Your Notebook s DVD drive reserves the best seat in the house for you so you can watch all of your favourite movies anytime anywhere The DVD Player is simple and fun to use To st...

Page 60: ... 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 Rewind Rewinds the content Press Play to resume playback Æ Previous Moves to the previous track and resumes playback Stop Stops the content playback and returns to the start of the content file Play Begins playback of selected content Ã Pause Pauses playb...

Page 61: ...guage This feature is available only when the content allows changes to the audio track Title Menu Resume Displays the main title menu so you can select content Change Camera Angle Changes the camera angle of content being played This feature is allowed only for DVD content created using multiple cameras and camera angles D 3D Audio Activates the 3D Audio feature for virtual surround sound Volume ...

Page 62: ...play movie or MPEG files To play content from the File mode complete the following steps 1 Click the Open icon on the DVD Player control panel The list of files is displayed 2 Select the file you want to view 3 Click Open The content begins playing Not all of the following features are available on all DVDs If the DVD Player is in the File mode the Subtitle d button is disabled If the DVD Player i...

Page 63: ...dentifying Your Region Setting If your Notebook offers the option to change region settings complete the following steps 1 Insert a DVD disc into the DVD drive The Compaq DVD Player control panel opens automatically 2 Click the DVD Options V icon on the lower left corner of the player The DVD Options dialogue box opens 3 Select the DVD Region tab The selected option indicates the drive s current r...

Page 64: ...s displayed 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 dialogue 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 allow...

Page 65: ...our Notebook Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel When the DVD Content Picture window is set to full size To hide the DVD Player panel click anywhere outside the DVD control panel To view the DVD Player control panel move the cursor to the edge of the screen Zooming the View To enlarge the DVD Player picture window to full window size double click anywhere on the picture To return to a smaller window ...

Page 66: ...rted the Adaptec Installation dialogue box opens Click Easy CD Creator 2 Follow the on screen installation instructions 3 When prompted select a location on the hard disk to store the Easy CD Creator programme or accept the recommended location and then click Next 4 When prompted select a folder where the programme icons will be placed or accept the recommended location and click Next 5 When the i...

Page 67: ...access the main menu of the Adaptec Easy CD Creator from the Windows taskbar click Start point to Programs then to Adaptec Easy CD Creator and then click Create CD The Adaptec main menu is displayed Creating Audio CDs An Audio CD is used only for playing music not for data storage The Adaptec Easy CD Creator allows you to record CDs and audio files You can even create your own greatest hits Audio ...

Page 68: ... an existing music CD insert the music CD into your CD drive and continue with the next step To begin recording WAV or MP3 files continue with the next step 5 In the left pane of the Explorer section select the CD ROM drive containing the music CD a list of the tracks on the CD appears to the right If you are recording WAV or MP3 files select the folder where your files are located 6 Select the tr...

Page 69: ...art point to Programs Adaptec Easy Creator and then click Create CD 2 On the Welcome screen click Data The Data screen opens 3 On the Data screen click Data CD The Easy CD Creator window opens 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 Exp...

Page 70: ...k Create CD 2 On the Welcome screen click Data The Data screen opens 3 On the Data screen click DirectCD The Adaptec DirectCD Wizard dialogue box opens 4 Follow the on screen instructions to begin writing the CD Jewel Case Creator The Jewel Case Creator allows you to create custom jewel case covers inserts and CD labels To start the Jewel Case Creator double click the Jewel Case Creator button on ...

Page 71: ...sc properly CD Copier The CD Copier is used to back up almost any kind of CD To make a backup copy of a CD complete the following steps 1 On the Windows taskbar click Start point to Programmes 2 Point to Adaptec Easy CD Creator on the Programs menu point to Features 3 Click CD Copier The CD Copier window opens 4 Click the Source and Destination tab 5 Under Copy from select the drive containing the...

Page 72: ...ng the CD Note A buffer under run error can occur on single or dual optical drive systems CD ROM CD RW or DVD ROM drive Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information The Easy CD Creator software included with your Notebook comes with step by step instructions the Quick Reference Guide provided by Adobe Acrobat 4 0 and a complete user s manual called Online Help to answer any questions you might have ...

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Page 74: ...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 6 2 Browsers 6 7 Search Engines 6 9 Let s Go Surfing 6 6 6 6 ...

Page 75: ...e data Vast numbers of new computer users stimulated Internet growth over the last ten years Millions of homes and businesses now use their computers to communicate through this system What is the Internet The Internet is a communications system for computers Cables phone lines and radios connect huge numbers of computers around the world These connections allow many simultaneous public and privat...

Page 76: ... of the Internet Two computers create a small network when they are linked to each other A network can link multiple computers For example a large company could link all of its computers within a single network On a higher level networks can link to other networks In fact huge numbers of networks are linked world wide to form the Internet Together they provide seemingly endless amounts of informat...

Page 77: ...f a button A link can be to another place on the same Web page or to another computer halfway around the world Hyperlinks often appear in Web pages as coloured underlined text You will also find hyperlinks hidden in buttons pictures and drawings on a Web page When you pass your cursor over a hidden hyperlink the normal cursor arrow turns into a hand with the thumb and first finger extended Click o...

Page 78: ...s 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 Internet Service Provider ISP A company that provides access to the Internet is an Internet Service Provider ISP Your computer s connection to an ISP s computer is your entry point to the Web You must establish...

Page 79: ...tes 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 To access one of these search engines type in a URL such as www compaq com URLs take you to the requested site ...

Page 80: ... Web site Gather information from the Web site Display information from the Web site on your computer screen File print or dispose of information from the Web site as you choose Using Microsoft Internet Explorer Your Internet PC comes with a browser called Microsoft Internet Explorer It is the most widely used browser in the world When you use your browser the first page it displays is the default...

Page 81: ...ble click the Internet Explorer A icon From the Windows taskbar click the Start button point to Programmes and then click the Internet Explorer A icon An alternative method uses the Internet Zone buttons on your keyboard To connect to the Web with this procedure simply press one of the Internet Zone buttons Note The Internet Zone buttons on your computer may differ from those shown here These butt...

Page 82: ...ps 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 Some search engines keep general purpose lists while others limit their lists to a single topic An example of a general purpose search engine is AltaVista at www altavista com Some ISPs such as America Online provide their own general purpos...

Page 83: ...eb site For practice search for the Compaq Web site 1 Connect to the Internet and open your browser 2 Enter the following URL into the Address box of your Web browser www altavista com 3 Enter Compaq in the box underneath Web Page Search 4 Click Search Your browser should display numerous links to different Compaq Web sites 5 Use the Back arrow on the menu bar to return to the search engine To use...

Page 84: ... site you can easily return to the search engine Use the Back arrow in your browser to return to the list Choose another Web site from the list or generate a new list Your browser keeps a chronological list of the Web sites you visit The forward arrow and back arrow let you move through that list to revisit Web sites If you know the URL of the Web site you want to visit type it directly into the A...

Page 85: ...s files such as software upgrades and patches videos music the latest news or up to date virus detection files To access a file on the Internet complete the following 1 Open your Web browser and enter a Web address or search for the information you need 2 Once you have located a source for the information follow the Web site s directions to view or download the file In Conclusion The Internet has ...

Page 86: ...u how to maintain and recharge your battery properly so that your Presario Notebook computer has the power necessary to continue running After you have read this chapter you will be able to complete the following tasks Increase the length of battery operating time Correct a low battery condition Store your battery Recycle your battery Battery Care 7 2 Battery Calibration 7 4 Power Management 7 9 C...

Page 87: ...asons when operating under AC Power Compaq recommends that you keep a battery installed This also ensures that you have a charged battery when you need it Using the Battery Your Notebook allows you to use either AC power or battery power If an AC wall outlet is not available you will want to use battery power This section will help you Determine the battery power remaining Determine what affects t...

Page 88: ...age requirements NiMH Battery If your Notebook uses a NiMH nickel metal hydride battery and you will not be using your Notebook for a long period of time more than two weeks Use your Notebook until the battery is drained completely Remove the battery from your Notebook and store it separately Li Ion Battery If your Notebook uses a Li Ion lithium ion battery and you will not be using your Notebook ...

Page 89: ...e not used your Notebook for a long period of time If the battery gauge becomes inaccurate you must recalibrate your battery Re calibrating the battery simply means recharging the battery to its maximum capacity and resetting the battery gauge to display the level of charge accurately To recalibrate the battery complete the following steps 1 Plug in the AC adapter a Allow the battery to charge unt...

Page 90: ...umn a In the Turn off monitor drop down list select Never b In the Turn off hard disks drop down list select Never c In the System stand by drop down list select Never 6 Click OK to close the Power Options Properties box 7 Let the battery drain until your Notebook reaches Hibernation and turns off 8 Plug in the AC adapter Re start your Notebook 9 Return to the Power Options Properties dialogue box...

Page 91: ...purchase a new battery contact your Compaq authorised dealer Maximising Battery Operating Time The battery operating time depends on your power management settings Your Notebook components the options and the applications that you use also affect the operating time This section shows you how to increase the length of time you are able to operate under battery power The display processor CD DVD dri...

Page 92: ...tebook loses all battery power it begins Hibernation a process that cannot be interrupted If Hibernation has begun you must allow your Notebook to finish saving your information and shut off automatically before trying to correct the low battery condition The availability of an AC wall outlet will determine which solution you should use to correct a low battery condition Use one of the following o...

Page 93: ...ook or initiate Hibernation 3 Replace the drained battery with the charged one 4 Press the Power ª button to turn on your Notebook 5 Resume your work When AC power becomes available simply plug in the AC adapter and replace your Notebook s battery with the drained battery to recharge it Suspend Your Work If you cannot plug in the AC adapter and you do not have a charged replacement battery start H...

Page 94: ...arting and Ending Power Modes Power Management Settings Changing Power Management Settings Understanding Power Management Power management lets you reduce your Notebook power consumption Your Notebook has two power management modes Hibernation saves information to the hard drive and then turns off your Notebook Your Notebook hibernates when the Power ª button is pressed when the battery has little...

Page 95: ... want to Then Result Indicators Put your Notebook to sleep manually Press the Fn F4 keys Or click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar Shutdown then Standby from the drop down menu Power ª LED blinks Wake your Notebook from Sleep manually Press any key Power ª LED is lit Put your Notebook into Hibernation manually Press the Power ª button once Or click the Start button Shutdown then Hibernate P...

Page 96: ...ormance 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 including where to find additional help and assistance Preventative Maintenance 8 2 Backup Utilities 8 5 Hard Disk Errors 8 6 Hard Disk Space Management 8 8 System Support 8 11 Service 8 8...

Page 97: ...s that may become trapped beneath the keys Ideally use a compressed can of air with a straw extension attached to blow air in and around the keys Cleaning the keyboard prevents keys from sticking and jam ming It also makes typing a more pleasant experience Caution When you shut down your Notebook the power turns off However some electrical currents may still be flowing through the Notebook To comp...

Page 98: ...ripherals before attempting to clean your Notebook and any of its components Cleaning the Display Screen The surface of your display screen may look fuzzy or smudged You can use a soft damp lint free cloth to wipe the screen clean If the display screen requires any additional cleaning use an anti static screen cleaner or pre moistened anti static wipes Cleaning the TouchPad Grease and dirt on the ...

Page 99: ...ur system follow these Do s and Don ts Do s Carry and store your Notebook in a portable notebook carrying case Keep diskettes and modular disk drives away from magnetic fields Magnetic fields can erase data on your diskettes and your hard drives Keep your Notebook away from extreme temperatures for example in parked cars near heaters or near open windows Extreme temperatures can damage your Notebo...

Page 100: ...aged 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 ...

Page 101: ...canDisk 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 To run ScanDisk complete the following steps 1 Click Start Programmes and then Accessories 2 Click System Tools and then ScanDisk 3 Select the drive s you want to check for errors 4 Select the type of test you want to run 5 Click Start to begin scanning your ...

Page 102: ...check boxes 5 Click OK to confirm your request and then click OK to start the deletion process De fragmenting Your Hard Disk The Disk De fragmenter utility rearranges files and unused space on your hard disk so that programmes can run faster To de fragment your hard drive complete the following steps 1 Click Start Programmes and then Accessories 2 Click System Tools then Disk De fragmenter A dialo...

Page 103: ...e 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 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 The System Properties dialogue box displays and shows the free and used space on the drive...

Page 104: ...he following steps 1 Click Start then select Programmes Accessories System Tools then Disk Cleanup The Select Drive dialogue box is displayed 2 Select the drive you want to clean up and click OK The Disk Cleanup dialogue box is displayed 3 Click the check box beside each file type you want to delete For more information about each file type you can delete read the descriptions in the Disk Cleanup ...

Page 105: ...e 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 Click the Empty Recycle Bin option and the Confirm File Delete dialogue box is displayed 3 Click Yes to confirm the deletion If programme files are stored in the Recycle Bin folder y...

Page 106: ...minute a Summary window with the component information is displayed A row of icons is located at the top of the window Clicking these icons provides information about the components being tested Refer to the following table for descriptions of the tabs Types of Tests You may conduct a Quick Complete or Custom test If you choose the Quick test it can be run in either the interactive or unattended m...

Page 107: ...eractive mode or Unattended mode 4 Click the Begin Test button at the bottom of the window The Status tab automatically replaces the Test tab on your window You can follow the progress of individual tests on this window When the tests are complete the progress bar in the Status window is green if the test is successful and red if the test fails The lower part of the Status tab provides details of ...

Page 108: ...con is visible in the system tray the service is already active The Compaq Service Connection remains active and is ready to perform updates when you log on to the Internet To turn off the Compaq Service Connection complete the following steps 1 Right click the Service Connection D icon in the system tray 2 Select Shutdown Compaq Service Connection How Does It Work The Compaq Service Connection so...

Page 109: ... Windows system tray A list of updates is displayed in the window The updates that have not yet been accepted are highlighted and bolded Privacy and Data Security Compaq Service Connection is committed to providing you with beneficial software updates and information To provide you with these updates and information non personal infor mation limited to your Notebook model number serial number and ...

Page 110: ...er problems In Frequently Asked Questions FAQs you ll find answers to questions such as Where can I find the specifications for my Compaq Presario Notebook computer How do I change my Notebook display resolution What types of upgrades are available for my Notebook In Solutions Tables you ll find common problems described in detail and several solutions to try and fix the problems If you can t solv...

Page 111: ... AC adapter and that the adapter is plugged into a working electrical outlet Ensure that your Notebook is turned on and the Power ª light or icon is lit Adjust the brightness and contrast controls of the display Remove any diskettes from the diskette drive before turning on your Notebook Finding Solutions Quickly To help you find a solution quickly most of the information in this chapter is divide...

Page 112: ...erating system is software that tells your Notebook what to do It translates keyboard strokes and mouse movements into a language your Notebook can understand Your Notebook comes with a Microsoft operating system already installed Q What is a computer virus and how can I remove it A A computer virus is a programme that can cause damage to your Notebook Your Notebook usually comes with pre installe...

Page 113: ...pport for assistance Q Why is my Notebook slow when coming out of Hibernation mode or when not on the network 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 delays or loss of functionality can occur One way to overcome these problems is to use the Hardw...

Page 114: ...g dialogue box is displayed Select the Settings tab and make changes as necessary Click OK when you finish to apply the settings 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 ª button once to resume from Hibern...

Page 115: ... coming from my Notebook What s wrong A You can control the sound coming from your Notebook speakers by double clicking the Volume icon in the taskbar The Volume Control dialogue box is displayed Make sure the Mute all box is not checked in the Volume Control Balance panel Questions about Movies Q The DVD movie is too dim or too bright What should I do A Adjust the brightness setting and the Advan...

Page 116: ...etween your Notebook and the printer is properly attached Also ensure that you have the correct driver for your printer installed on your Notebook If you are still having trouble printing refer to the instructions that came with your specific printer model Q How do I know how much battery power I have A See the Battery Status icon in the System tray on the Windows taskbar Questions about Upgrades ...

Page 117: ...ces Note You may have to re start your Notebook to completely recover Windows memory Q I receive hard disk error messages What is wrong A A hard disk error message is displayed when part of the hard disk has failed The hard drive can be restored by using the ScanDisk utility To repair the hard disk using the ScanDisk Utility complete the following steps 1 Click the Start button point to Programmes...

Page 118: ...o continue the start up 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 Insert the start up diskette that you have created for your operating system in the diskette drive b Press and hold down the Power ª button until your Notebook shuts down c Press the Power ª button to re start your Notebook d At the A prompt...

Page 119: ... on the taskbar and click the Volume slider and drag it up or press the Volume Up button Sound is distorted Volume is set too high Click the Volume icon on the taskbar and click the Volume slider and drag it down or press the Volume Down button Audio CD or DVD does not play See CD or DVD in Mass Storage later in this chapter Volume icon is missing from the Windows taskbar The Show Volume Control o...

Page 120: ...are not set properly Press the Fn F8 keys to turn up the brightness On selected models you can adjust the contrast Display only fills part of the screen Your resolution settings are not set properly 1 On the taskbar click the Start button and point to Settings 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double click Display 4 Click the Settings tab 5 In the Screen area click the slider and drag it to the desired reso...

Page 121: ...he Battery in this guide for battery recycling information Battery was exposed to temperature extremes Keep the battery within the recommended temperature ranges Refer to Battery Care in this guide Battery charge does not last as long as expected Battery is not fully draining Calibrate the battery Refer to Calibrating the Battery in this guide Battery was exposed to extreme temperatures Keep the b...

Page 122: ...CD is playing and the alarm does not interrupt play to issue a warning beep Adjust volume if necessary Your Notebook is beeping and the Low Battery warning appears or the battery gauge is below 10 Your Notebook has entered a Low Battery stage If possible immediately connect your Notebook to AC power If connecting to AC power is not possible you have the following choices Save your files and perfor...

Page 123: ...wall outlet AC adapter is not properly connected to back of your Notebook Re connect the AC adapter to the back of your Notebook Battery is fully discharged or not installed Connect AC adapter to the back of your Notebook and a wall outlet or insert a charged battery Keyboard controller needs to be reset 1 Unplug AC adapter from back of your Notebook 2 Remove the battery and wait 30 seconds 3 Re i...

Page 124: ...erating System Not Found or Non system disk or disk error A diskette that does not contain system files needed to start your Notebook is in the diskette drive When drive activity stops remove the diskette and press the Spacebar to continue the start up process System files may have been damaged Insert a boot diskette or Windows Start up diskette to re start your Notebook Insert an emergency disket...

Page 125: ...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 Wait at least 30 seconds to let the DVD drive determine the type of media being played If disc still does not start refer to the solution for related problems The disc is dirty Clean the disc with a CD cleaning kit available in most computer stores CD created on CD R...

Page 126: ...lose all other programmes while playing DVD media It may also be necessary to restart Windows to free all resources Cannot eject CD or DVD Power is not on Manually eject the disc see Using the CD or DVD Drive in this guide or turn on your Notebook Display is corrupted when playing some DVD movies Copyright materialat beginning of movie causes momentary corruption Wait a few seconds for video corru...

Page 127: ...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 Diskette drive is continually active The diskette has been inserted incorrectly Remove the diskette and reinsert it as follows 1 Insert the edge with the sliding cover into the drive facing up 2 Push the disk...

Page 128: ...ng 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 Select the desired options and click Start to begin formatting the diskette Onc...

Page 129: ...te Diskette is full or file is too big Use another diskette or compress the file to reduce the file size File save command was not properly executed When saving information to the diskette drive verify you are using the correct drive Diskette is damaged Replace the damaged diskette Diskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution ...

Page 130: ...for your region See additional Recovery information provided with your Presario Notebook Non system disk or disk error message is displayed A diskette that does not contain system files needed to start your Notebook is in the diskette drive When drive activity stops remove the diskette and press the Spacebar to continue the start up process System files are damaged Insert a start up diskette that ...

Page 131: ...e minimum hardware and software requirements Game was not set up properly when installed Re install the programme noting any settings and default selections that pertain to your Notebook and re start the game Internet Symptom Problem Solution Cannot connect to the Internet ISP account is not set up properly Verify Internet settings or contact your ISP for assistance Modem is not set up properly Re...

Page 132: ...e 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 telephone s dial tone to inform you of messages clear all messages and try your call again Instant Internet Zone buttons do not respond ISP connection is not established Connect to your ISP and re try the Instant Internet Zone buttons Internet Symptom P...

Page 133: ... Power ª button until your Notebook turns off Fn Num Lk or Shift Num Lk does not turn the internal NumLock on The internal keyboard NumLock is disabled when an external PS 2 keyboard or keypad is present Use keypad on the external keyboard or unplug the external keyboard to use internal keypad feature When typing some of the letter keys return numbers to the screen The NumLock feature is turned on...

Page 134: ...t 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 re start your Notebook If your Notebook does not shut down press and hold down the Power ª button until your Notebook turns off TouchPad needs to be cleaned Wipe the TouchPad with a damp cloth an...

Page 135: ...o interpret TouchPad taps as clicks and this setting may need adjustment Adjust the 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 clear the Tap to click option 4 To adjust the PalmCheck Settings click the slider and drag it to the right until the Maximum setting is reached 5 Click OK and close ...

Page 136: ...ditional memory PC Cards Symptom Problem Solution Your Notebook does not recognise the PC Card PC Card is not fully inserted in the slot or is upside down Remove the card and gently reinsert it Refer to the manufacturer s documentation for details The PC Card device driver is not installed Install the device driver Refer to the documentation that came with your PC Card or contact the PC Card manuf...

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Page 138: ...tware created by Adobe Systems that allows you to view an electronic document with the exact layout intended by the author The Acrobat Reader can be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe Web site See software See also PDF anti virus software A programme that detects and in many cases repairs the damage caused by a computer virus application Software installed on a computer See programme audio v...

Page 139: ...dual electronic on off signals strung together to make a message that the computer can interpret Most information is organised into bytes One byte of data is usually required to represent a single character that you can see on the screen a letter number punctuation mark or other symbol For example the byte 01001000 represents the capital letter H See bit C cable modem A modem that allows you to ac...

Page 140: ...omputer to provide constant access to the Internet A separate telephone line is used for phone calls See modem default The option that the software automatically chooses for you when you don t indicate a choice yourself For example when you print a document the Print dialogue box asks which pages to print the default is All and how many copies to print the default is 1 You can change the settings ...

Page 141: ...n when you click a menu on the menu bar or the down arrow on a dialogue box DSL digital subscriber line A telephone line that carries both voice and data signals it allows you to talk on the phone and surf the Internet at the same time The data part of the line which is continuously connected to the Internet allows high speed high capacity data transfer Your local telephone company provides the ne...

Page 142: ...d by an icon that looks like a yellow manila folder a folder contains other folders subfolders and files Both MS DOS and early versions of Microsoft Windows used the term directory and subdirectories for folder and subfolders G game port A connector on the back of the computer for plugging in a joystick See joystick GIF pronounced giff A file format for graphics displayed on the Internet They are ...

Page 143: ...ronic files including text graphics audio and video files Click on the links to jump from one document to another Documents formatted for a browser can be identified by the file extension htm or html See hyperlink http hypertext transfer protocol This protocol commands the Web server to locate the Web site you requested and transmit the Web site to your computer hyperlink The embedded link to anot...

Page 144: ...assword and access phone number s Through a modem you can log on to the ISP surf the World Wide Web and send and receive e mail J joystick A lever that moves in all directions to control the movement of a pointer or objects on the screen It is used for computer games in which you drive fly or shoot objects displayed by the monitor JPEG pronounced J peg A file format for graphics especially photogr...

Page 145: ...ows and icons Each running programme and open file has its own window Instead of memorising commands you click icons to communicate with the computer Clicking the minimise button shrinks a programme to an icon on the taskbar Clicking the icon redisplays the programme as a window You can have several windows open at the same time and toggle from one to another by using Alt Tab Press and hold down t...

Page 146: ... or entire CDs in MP3 for mat to your computer The format is easily identified by the file extension mp3 multimedia Two or more media formats used together such as text graphics animation audio or video music software Programmes for com posing and editing music When you play a tune on a synthesiser keyboard connected to a computer the music programme trans lates what you play into a written score ...

Page 147: ...opular operating system displays icons menus and dialogue boxes to find out what you want You use a mouse and keyboard to reply See Microsoft Windows See also interface P 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 A...

Page 148: ...base Later when you call for technical support you are asked for the product key The technician matches it against the database to determine whether you qualify for support You should keep a record of all product keys to protect your investment They are comparable to the serial numbers on hardware See software programme Software that you install on a computer for word processing drawing manipulati...

Page 149: ...uttons for automatic scrolling through long documents or Web pages search engine A programme accessed on the Internet that allows you to search large databases for information using keywords or phrases See database secure Web site A Web site that encrypts data to protect it from unauthorised use When you purchase items over the Internet you are asked to type your name mailing address e mail addres...

Page 150: ...rowsing You amuse yourself by clicking whatever catches your fancy surge protector A device that protects a computer from fluctuations in power A surge protector regulates the flow of electricity to the computer and prevents high voltage surges from damaging the equipment SVGA super video graphics array A video display standard that offers greater resolution and colour depth than VGA The resolutio...

Page 151: ... standard you can visit the manufacturer s Web site and download a software upgrade video phone See Internet phone virus A set of software instructions written to harm computers A virus can cause unusual messages to display on the screen destroy information on the hard disk or cause it to crash Some viruses affect your computer immediately others are set to activate on a certain date See anti viru...

Page 152: ...rammes that are running but minimised into icons are displayed in the middle of the taskbar wizard Part of a programme that guides you through a complex process such as signing up with an Internet service pro vider or posting a Web site to a server Most programmes on CD ROMs have wizards to guide you through the installa tion process World Wide Web A system of Internet servers that support documen...

Page 153: ...GLOSSARY 16 PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SET UP GUIDE 1200 SERIES ...

Page 154: ...rd 4 10 Audio troubleshooting 9 17 9 22 B Backing up CDs 5 18 using data CDs 5 16 Backup 8 5 devices 8 5 Battery calibrating 7 4 care 7 2 charging 3 5 charging time 7 6 checking 7 2 compartment 2 6 disposal 7 3 inserting 3 5 life 3 3 low condition 7 7 maximising operating time 7 6 power 3 5 7 2 9 7 purchase 7 6 recycling 7 3 replacing 7 8 storage 7 2 types 7 3 Beyond Set up Guide defined 1 2 Brigh...

Page 155: ...D DVD drive troubleshooting 9 16 CD R CD RW writing to 5 17 Charged battery 7 8 Cleaning display screen 8 3 exterior 8 2 keyboard 8 2 TouchPad 8 3 Clicking left 3 6 right 3 6 Compaq Diagnostics 8 11 testing equipment 8 11 8 12 tests 8 12 Compaq Service Connection 8 13 Data Security Statement 8 14 privacy 8 14 turning off 8 13 turning on 8 13 Computer turning off 3 3 turning on 3 3 virus 9 3 Connec...

Page 156: ...DVD 2 6 diskette 2 6 DVD drive 5 6 eject button 2 6 manual eject hole 2 6 DVD player 5 6 buttons 5 7 on screen controls 5 7 setting play features 5 9 E Edge Motion 3 8 Ejecting CD DVD 5 3 CD DVD manually 5 3 Electrical storms 1 5 E mail 6 6 provider 6 6 Error messages hard disk 9 8 non system disk 9 9 out of memory 9 8 Errors scanning for 8 6 Ethernet port 2 7 Ethernet connection 6 6 External moni...

Page 157: ... Internet address 6 5 Internet mail 6 6 Internet Service Provider ISP 6 5 and e mail 6 6 Internet Zone buttons 2 3 J Jewel Case Creator 5 17 K Keyboard 2 2 cleaning 8 2 Keys Fn 2 4 function 2 4 L Left click 3 6 Lights AC adapter 2 3 caps Lock 2 3 Links defined 6 4 Low battery condition fixing 7 7 Low power mode 7 9 M Making CD jewel cases 5 17 Manual eject hole 5 3 Mass storage CD or DVD drive 9 1...

Page 158: ...orm 1 5 right side 2 6 safety 1 5 set up 3 2 testing 8 12 turning off 3 3 turning on 3 3 underside 2 8 Numbers model 2 8 serial 2 8 O Operating system 1 3 9 3 manual 1 3 P Password 3 13 removal 3 14 setting 3 13 troubleshooting 9 14 PC Card Slot 2 6 Peripherals questions 9 7 Playing audio CDs 5 4 DVDs 5 4 video discs 5 5 Pop up feet notebook 2 8 Ports Ethernet 2 7 external monitor 2 7 modem 2 7 pa...

Page 159: ... DVD disc 5 3 CD DVD manually 5 3 Resolution changing 3 9 Right click 3 6 S Safety 1 5 Safety and Comfort guide 1 2 ScanDisk using 8 6 Scroll button 3 6 Search engine 6 6 choosing 6 9 using 6 10 Searching the Internet 6 6 the Web 6 11 Security slot 2 6 3 13 Self starting feature disabling 5 4 Serial number 2 8 Set up poster defined 1 2 Shutdown 7 10 Sleep 7 9 Software adding 4 8 installation 4 8 r...

Page 160: ...ing 3 6 Tracks recording 5 15 Troubleshooting AC adapter 9 14 audio 9 17 9 22 CD 9 16 DVD 9 16 memory modules 9 14 password 9 14 screen 9 11 volume 9 10 TV adjusting the screen 4 3 TV Out adjusting television screen 4 3 U Uniform Resource Locator URL defined 6 10 Upgrades Compaq 9 7 memory 9 7 Upgrades questions 9 7 URL Uniform Resource Locator 6 5 URL address 6 11 USB Port 2 7 Using DVD player 5 ...

Page 161: ...ND SETUP GUIDE 1200 SERIES W Warranty certificate defined 1 3 Web favourite addresses 6 11 Web browser defined 6 7 Web servers 6 4 Windows customising 1 3 Disk Cleanup 8 9 World Wide Web defined 6 2 Writing files to CD R CD RW 5 17 ...

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