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Compaq Presario,Presario 1201 Supplementary Manual

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  • Page 1 www.compaq.com www.compaq.com 181272-372...
  • Page 2 Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System Manual for Presario Notebooks Manual for Presario Notebooks Manual for Presario Notebooks Manual for Presario Notebooks Second Edition (March 2001) Part Number 181272-372 Compaq Computer Corporation...
  • Page 3 Notice © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Millenium Edition are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Notebook Operating System ....1-1 Windows Desktop ......1-2 Windows Help .
  • Page 5 Chapter 2 Notebook Configuration ....2-1 The Control Panel ......2-2 Modem Settings .
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Compaq QuickRestore .....3-1 Understanding QuickRestore Features ... . . 3-3 Using QuickRestore .
  • Page 7 Me O ONTENTS INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Notebook Operating System

    Notebook Operating System In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter Windows Desktop, 1-2 Windows Help, 1-5 File Searches, 1-6 Folders, 1-7 Shortcuts, 1-8 Internet Zone Buttons, 1-9 Windows Accessories, 1-10 Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL The Microsoft ®...

  • Page 9: Windows Desktop

    Windows Desktop See also Windows Help for detailed information on customizing your desktop. See also Windows Millennium Edition Quick Start Guide which contains additional information on using Windows Me with your Notebook. 1-2 N OTEBOOK PERATING YSTEM Customizing the Windows Desktop The Windows desktop is the screen you see when the Windows startup is complete.

  • Page 10: Arranging Icons

    Did you know... You can also arrange your icons in organized rows by right-clicking the Windows desktop and choosing Line Up Icons from the Shortcut menu. Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Arranging Icons You can arrange the icons on your desktop for quick and easy access to frequently used items.

  • Page 11: Adding A Screen Saver

    Did you know... You can download new screen savers from the Internet or buy them in your local computer store. Did you know... All screen savers and other media downloaded from the Internet consume space on your hard disk. Did you know... You can set the length of time you want the computer to be inactive before the screen...

  • Page 12: Windows Help

    Windows Help Did you know... Some Notebooks contain the Compaq Knowledge Center. Look for documentation included with your Notebook for more details. Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Finding Help Windows Help is a valuable tool that can provide answers to many of your questions about Windows.

  • Page 13: File Searches

    File Searches Did you know... From the Date tab in Find File or Folders, you can provide a time frame in which the file was created or modified to help search for and find a file or folder. From the Advanced tab, you can specify the type or size of document to search for.

  • Page 14: Folders

    Folders Did you know... Deleted files and folders are temporarily stored on the hard disk. To permanently remove these files from your hard disk, you must periodically empty the Recycle Bin. To empty the Recycle Bin, K K K K right-click the Recycle Bin icon, then select Empty Recycle Bin.

  • Page 15: Shortcuts

    Shortcuts Did you know... To use the shortcut, double- click the new shortcut icon. 1-8 N OTEBOOK PERATING YSTEM Creating Shortcuts Shortcuts are used to open files and programs without having to select them from the Start menu or from their permanent location on the hard drive.

  • Page 16: Internet Zone Buttons

    Internet Zone Buttons The Internet Zone buttons, located above your Notebook’s keyboard, can automatically connect you to the Internet. These buttons give you one-touch access to frequently used Internet activities. Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your personal preferences.

  • Page 17: Windows Accessories

    Windows Accessories Did you know... You can attach a microphone to your Notebook and record sounds using the Windows Sound Recorder. 1-10 N OTEBOOK PERATING YSTEM Using Windows Accessories Windows is equipped with a number of accessories. The following are brief descriptions of some of the accessories available to you: Communications offers the following features: •...
  • Page 18 Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Imaging allows you to view, zoom, rotate, and print a • previewed image. Notepad offers a place to work with unformatted text. • Paint allows you to create and edit graphics. • WordPad provides basic word-processing features. •...
  • Page 19 1-12 N Me O OTEBOOK PERATING YSTEM INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Notebook Configuration

    Notebook Configuration In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter The Control Panel, 2-2 Modem Settings, 2-5 Power Management, 2-8 Network Connection for Internal Ethernet Hardware, 2-14 Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL This chapter shows you how to configure your Presario Notebook after you have set up Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition operating system (herein after referred to as Windows or Windows Me).

  • Page 21: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel This section covers: • Adding New Hardware Components Adding or Removing • Windows Software Components and Programs Using the Add/Remove • Programs Icon If you are ever prompted for the Windows Me CD, go to the following directory on your hard drive: C:\Windows\Options\Cabs or C:\Windows\Options\Install...

  • Page 22: Adding Or Removing Windows Software Components And Programs

    Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Adding or Removing Windows Software Components and Programs The Add/Remove Programs feature is divided into three sections: – Install/Uninstall allows you to add or remove software programs. – Windows Setup allows you to add or remove Windows software components.

  • Page 23: Using The Add/Remove Programs Icon

    2-4 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Using the Add/Remove Programs Icon To add or remove Windows software components and programs on your Notebook, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, then to Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs 3.

  • Page 24: Modem Settings

    Modem Settings This section covers: • Country Selection for the Compaq Modem Audio Indication During • Modem Dial-up Zoom Video Audio • Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Country Selection for Compaq Modems (available on select models) You must set the modem on your Notebook to the country in which you are located.

  • Page 25: Audio Indication During Modem Dial-Up

    2-6 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION 4. A new location name displays (for example, New Location 2), then select the Country/Region, area code (if necessary), and verify if you are using tone or pulse dialling. 5. Click OK to close the Dialing Properties Options. Audio Indication During Modem Dial-up If you want to hear dial tones during modem dial-up, change the default setting by completing the following steps:...

  • Page 26: Zoom Video Audio (Available On Select Models)

    Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Zoom Video Audio When using a Zoom Video Card, the audio capabilities are set to mute by default. To enable the audio sound, follow these steps: 1. In the right corner of the taskbar, double-click the ÷...

  • Page 27: Power Management

    Power Management This section covers: • Changing the Power Management Setting Changing the Power • Switch Settings Changing the Critical- • Battery Setting 2-8 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Changing the Power Management Setting To change the Power Management settings, do the following: Ä...

  • Page 28: Changing The Power Switch Settings

    Did you know... Compaq recommends that you keep the Power button set on Hibernate. Any other setting could cause data loss in a low battery state. You may set the Lid on any available option. (on select models.) Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM...

  • Page 29: Changing The Low Battery Settings

    2-10 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Changing the Low Battery Settings Your Notebook settings on the Alarms tab are preset for optimum performance. Ä Caution: Changing any of these settings could cause your Notebook behavior to change. Compaq recommends keeping these at the original default settings as described in this document.
  • Page 30 Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL 4. Click the Alarm Action button to open the Low Battery Alarm Actions dialog box. 5. Under Notification, check the box next to Sound alarm. This tells your Notebook to sound an alarm when the battery power is low.

  • Page 31: Changing The Critical-Battery Setting

    2-12 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Changing the Critical-Battery Setting To ensure that you do not lose data when your Notebook powers off due to low-battery power, change the Critical-Battery setting on your Notebook to the Hibernate mode by following these steps: Ä...
  • Page 32 Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL 3. Select the Alarms tab. 4. In the Critical Battery Alarm section, check the box next to Activate Critical Alarm when power level reaches... 5. Set the Critical Battery Alarm slider to 0 percent by sliding the bar flush to the left.

  • Page 33: Network Connection For Internal Ethernet Hardware

    Network Connection for Internal Ethernet Hardware This section covers: Understanding Network • Connection Problems Creating a Hardware • Profile in Windows Me Configuring the No • Ethernet Profile Testing the No • Ethernet Profile Deleting a Hardware • Profile in Windows Me 2-14 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION...

  • Page 34: Creating A Hardware Profile In Windows Me

    Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Creating a Hardware Profile in Windows Me To create a hardware profile in Windows, complete the following steps: 1. Start Windows with all hardware fully enabled. If prompted to log into a network or Windows, press the Escape button to bypass the login screen.

  • Page 35: Configuring The No Ethernet Profile

    2-16 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Configuring the No Ethernet Profile Two Hardware Profiles now exist: Original Configuration and No Ethernet. You must now restart Windows and configure the No Ethernet profile to turn off the Ethernet Hardware. To configure the No Ethernet profile, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 36: Testing The No Ethernet Profile

    Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Testing the No Ethernet Profile The two Hardware Profiles are now configured as follows: The Original Configuration contains all of the hardware • present in your Notebook and should be used when you access a network directly through the built-in Ethernet Controller.

  • Page 37: Deleting A Hardware Profile In Windows

    2-18 N OTEBOOK ONFIGURATION Deleting a Hardware Profile in Windows If at any time you would like to delete the No Ethernet hardware profile, complete these steps: 1. Start your Notebook using the Original Configuration hardware profile. If prompted to log into a network or Windows, press the Escape button to bypass the login.

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 Compaq Quickrestore

    Compaq QuickRestore In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter In This Chapter Understanding QuickRestore Features, 3-3 Using QuickRestore, 3-4 Special Notebook Capabilities, 3-13 Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Compaq provides you with the ability to restore your Notebook back to an operating state, add drivers, or back up data into a separate partition on the hard disk by using QuickRestore.

  • Page 39: Accessing Quickrestore Features Though Compaq Support

    Before you perform any Restore or User Backup tasks, Compaq strongly recommends that you create a QuickRestore Emergency Diskette. If your Notebook does not have a diskette drive, be sure to write down the Serial Number and Model number, and then store this information in a safe place.

  • Page 40: Understanding Quickrestore Features

    Understanding QuickRestore Features In this section you’ll learn about some of the powerful special features Compaq includes on your Notebook. Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL QuickRestore Features Your Notebook comes with powerful User Backup and Selective Restore software already installed on your hard drive. By installing these features on your hard drive, Compaq has made it easier than ever for you to save your personal files and information and protect them from corruption or damage.

  • Page 41: Using Quickrestore

    Using QuickRestore This section helps you to perform the following tasks: QuickRestore Options • Selective Restore • User Backup • User Restore • Creating a QuickRestore • Emergency Diskette Factory Restore • 3-4 C OMPAQ UICK ESTORE QuickRestore Options In the event of a system failure, Compaq enables you to restore your system at any time with QuickRestore.

  • Page 42: Selective Restore

    Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Selective Restore Selective Restore allows you to select specific Compaq drivers or applications you want to reinstall without reformatting your hard disk. To perform a Selective Restore on your Notebook: Access the QuickRestore menu through the method applicable to your Notebook.
  • Page 43 3-6 C OMPAQ UICK ESTORE 4. You will be prompted to restart your computer. Save all open files and close all applications and restart your computer. 5. Repeat this procedure to reinstall as many drivers or applications as you need. Me O INDOWS PERATING...

  • Page 44: User Backup

    Did you know... Compaq provides a backup utility (or User Backup) that allows you to save your data and applications to a partitioned drive located on the hard disk. To determine the total hard disk size, add the size of both the C and D drives together.
  • Page 45 3-8 C OMPAQ UICK ESTORE IMPORTANT: You may be notified that your backup device is not large enough to complete User Backup. You will be able to increase the partition size unless your hard drive is completely full. You are notified when User Backup is complete. Note: he following message is displayed if you begin a User Backup and the User Backup partition size is not large enough to complete the save:...

  • Page 46: User Restore

    Did you know... Compaq provides a backup utility (or User Backup) that allows you to save your data and applications to a partitioned drive located on the hard disk. To determine the total hard disk size, add the size of both the C and D drives together.

  • Page 47: Creating A Quickrestore Emergency Diskette

    Did you know... Before you perform any restore or backup tasks, we recommend that you create an Emergency Diskette. Your Emergency Diskette contains information about your Notebook. The Emergency Diskette is not bootable, however the QuickRestore utility may prompt you to insert it when using QuickRestore CDs.

  • Page 48: Factory Restore

    Did you know... Factory Restore deletes all of the information and data stored on your computer's hard drive. All added personal files, software and other data will be lost. Before completing Factory Restore, copy your data to diskettes or save your data to an external device to prevent permanent loss of your data.
  • Page 49 Ä Caution: Factory Restore deletes all the information and data stored on your Notebook’s hard disk. If you have added personal files, software, or data since you purchased your Notebook, copy this data to diskettes, back up the data by performing a User Backup, or save the data to an external device before proceeding.

  • Page 50: Special Notebook Capabilities

    Special Notebook Capabilities This section helps you to perform the following tasks: Increasing Storage • Space on Your Hard Drive Accessing the User • Backup Folders • Deleting files from the Data Folder Procedure for Deleting • files from the Data Folder Using Your •...

  • Page 51: Accessing The User Backup Folders

    3-14 C OMPAQ UICK ESTORE Accessing the User Backup Folders To access the User Backup folders using Microsoft Explorer, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the Start button located on the taskbar. 2. Click the Explore option. 3. Double-click the System_Sav(D:) drive. The User Backup and Restore files are located on this drive.

  • Page 52: Deleting Files From The Data Folder

    Deleting files from the Data Folder The Data folder contains files for the Factory Restore and User Restore options. Factory Restore returns your Notebook to its original factory condition. Note: When you delete all the Factory files from the Data folder (the * represents all possible file name extensions, three-numbers in this case), you will no longer be able to restore your Notebook to its factory condition from the hard drive.

  • Page 53: Procedure For Deleting Files From The Data Folder

    3-16 C OMPAQ UICK ESTORE Procedure for Deleting files from the Data Folder To delete the Factory.* and/or User.* files, follow these steps: 1. Access the User Backup folders. (See the section Accessing the User Backup Folders.) 2. Click the Data folder. 3.

  • Page 54: Using Your Quickrestore Cd

    Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Using Your QuickRestore CD Compaq provides you with the ability to restore your Notebook back to an operating state, add drivers, or back up data into a separate partition on the hard disk. These options are accessible from the Compaq Knowledge Center or the Compaq Support icon on your Windows desktop.
  • Page 55 3-18 C OMPAQ UICK ESTORE 7. The QuickRestore PowerQuest screen displays, then begins to copy files from the QuickRestore CD to your hard drive. This process may take some time. When all files have copied, your computer will restart automatically. 8.
  • Page 56 Accessories 1-10 Accessibility feature 1-10 CD Player Communication feature 1-10 Entertainment feature 1-10 Sound Recorder Background selection 1-10 Calculator Calls 1-10 list 1-10 Communications Control Panel adding programs removing programs Deleting files folders Me O INDOWS PERATING YSTEM ANUAL Desktop arrangement icons icons arranging...
  • Page 57 Hardware profiles 2-15 creating 2-18 deleting Help 1-10 HyperTerminal 1-1, 1-2 Icons arrangement auto arrange lining up 1-11 Imaging 2-12 Low-battery setting 1-10 Media Player Modem dial-up Modem settings audio indication during dial-up country selection Network 2-14 connection problems Network connection problems 1-11 Notepad 1-11...
  • Page 58 Start button Startup Windows System failure restoring your system System Restore 1-10 System Tools Taskbar 1-10 Volume Control Wallpaper desktop Windows 1-10 accessories Communications feature desktop desktop arrangement desktop wallpaper 1-10 Entertainment help 1-10 HyperTerminal icons 1-10 Media Player Network and Dial-Up Connections 1-10 Phone Dialer screen savers...
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