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Page 2 Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ, Presario, and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......1-1 Where Can I Find Information?....1-2 Printed Documents .
Page 4 Rear Panel ........2-7 Rear Components ......2-7 Underside .
Page 5 Chapter 4 Common Tasks ......4-1 Display Modes ....... . 4-2 Switching Between Displays .
Page 6 Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 ... . 5-14 Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors ... . 5-18 Accessing Easy CD Creator 4 Users Information . 5-19 Chapter 6 Let’s Go Surfing .
Page 7 Saving Energy ......7-10 What is Power Management? ....7-10 Chapter 8 Service and Support .
Page 8 Chapter 9 Solutions ....... . 9-1 Basic Solutions ....... . 9-2 Helpful Hints .
Page 9 Congratulations! As the owner of a new Presario ,Q7KLV&KDSWHU computer, you have joined the world-wide community of mobile computer users. Once your Notebook is set up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information, entertainment, and services online. The Beyond Setup Guide is designed for both experienced computer users and beginners.
Page 10: Printed Documents
This section describes the documentation that came in the box with your new Notebook. The Compaq Web site is available worldwide. As you explore the Internet, stop at the following address for information about products, services, and special offers: www.compaq.com The Beyond Setup Guide is also available on the Compaq Web site at:...
Page 11 The warranty details the Compaq commitment to service during the warranty period. Keep the warranty certificate in a safe place for future reference. The Presario Operating System Manual explains how to communicate with your Notebook using the Microsoft Windows operating system. It also introduces: •...
Page 12: Symbols
The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and in the electronic documentation: The illustrations shown and the features described in this document may differ slightly from your Presario Notebook computer. Important information that may help you solve a problem. Helpful hints that make using your Notebook easier and faster.
Page 13: Safety
To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, read the Safety and Comfort document. To protect your equipment from power surges, plug all power cords into a high-quality surge protector. If you have a dedicated telephone line for the modem, buy a surge protector with a telephone jack.
Page 15 Before you begin using your new Presario Notebook ,Q7KLV&KDSWHU computer, you’ll want to look at some of the basic components. To open your Notebook, slide the Display Release Latches forward and gently lift the lid.
Page 16 Open your Notebook and take a look at these components: • Common Features • Internet Zone Buttons and Lights • 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.
Page 17 “Reprogramming Your Internet Zone Buttons” in Chapter 3 of this guide to learn how to program the Internet zone buttons to suit your needs. These buttons automatically connect you to the Internet. ¦ ¤...
Page 18 The following keys are assigned: To access these features, press and hold down the Fn key, press the function key, and then release both keys simultaneously.
Page 20 Take a look at the left and right sides of your Notebook. This is where the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, battery and PC Card slot are located. “Inserting the Battery” in Chapter 3 of this guide for more information about the battery.
Page 23 Your Presario Notebook computer is designed for easy setup, ,Q7KLV&KDSWHU use, and upgrading. In this chapter, you’ll become familiar with your Notebook features.
Page 24: Plugging And Unplugging Ac Power
This section helps you get your Notebook set up and running. • Plugging and Unplugging AC Power • Turning Your Notebook On and Off • Recovering from a Locked System • Recovering from a Locked Program • Using Battery Power The Easy Setup Poster and the “Government Approvals”...
Page 25 When a charged battery is in your Notebook, you can simply unplug it from AC power. Your Notebook automatically switches to battery power Hibernation is a state of no-power consumption. When your Notebook enters this mode, the contents of the memory are saved to the hard disk and your Notebook is powered off.
Page 26 To recover from an unresponsive software program: 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Close Program window displays. 2. Select the program that is not responding. 3. Click the End Task button. A message displays prompting you to close the program that is not responding. 4.
Page 27 Your Notebook contains a lithium ion battery pack. Improper handling of the battery pack can result in fire and chemical burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose it to temperatures higher than 60°...
Page 28: Touchpad
In this section you’ll learn how to select, click and double-click with the TouchPad: • Using the TouchPad Instead of a Mouse • Tapping and Double- Tapping • Edge Motion “Caring for Your Presario Notebook” later in this guide for tips on keeping your TouchPad clean.
Page 29 To get additional help for setting advanced TouchPad features, click the button or select Help from the Mouse Properties dialog box. To help prevent accidental pointing while typing, drag the PalmCheck slider towards maximum. Your TouchPad has a Tapping feature that works like the left mouse button.
Page 30 Edge Motion allows you to continue to scroll once your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad. When this feature is turned on, the window continues to scroll until you lift your finger. To turn on Edge Motion, complete the following steps: 1.
Page 31: Display Options
In this section: • Changing Resolution • Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Your Notebook’s display is already set to its optimal resolution. Compaq recommends changing the resolution setting only if you encounter problems. If the display only fills part of the screen or the default resolution does not suit your needs, you may want to adjust the display resolution.
Page 32 Key combinations such as the example, Fn+F7, used above mean that you should press and hold down the Fn key, press the F7 key, and then release both keys simultaneously. If your display is too faint or too bright, the brightness controls may not be set properly.
Page 33: Front Of Your Presario Notebook
The Internet Zone buttons, located above your Notebook’s keyboard, automatically connect you to the Internet. These buttons give you one- touch access to your most frequently used Internet activities. This section covers: • Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons “Front of your Presario Notebook”...
Page 34: Identifying Your Storage Drives
• Identifying Your Storage Drives • Using the Diskette Drive On selected models, Compaq provides a back-up utility (or system save) that allows you to save your data and applications to a partitioned drive located on your hard disk. To determine the total hard disk size, add the size of both the C and D drives together.
Page 35: Security
In this section: • Using the Security Slot • Power-On Password Pressing the F9 key at any point within the setup returns your Notebook to the default settings. To use the security slot found on the rear corner of your Notebook, complete the following steps: 1.
Page 36 3. Using your arrow keys, select the Security option from the menu bar. 4. Move to Set Supervisor Password. Press the Enter key. 5. Set your personal password, and press the Enter key. You must confirm the password and press the Enter key again. 6.
Page 37 Now that your Presario Notebook computer is set up and ,Q7KLV&KDSWHU running, you may want to explore and learn about some of the common tasks performed by your Notebook.
Page 38: Display Modes
You can switch between your display or external monitor by pressing Fn + F3. The order in which they change is: • Display • External monitor • Display and external monitor You can also switch between display modes through the Control Panel: 1.
Page 39 Compaq provides anti-virus scanning and free software updates for one year through the Internet. A virus is a program that attaches itself to a file on your Notebook and then spreads from one file to another. Viruses can damage data, cause computers to malfunction, and display annoying or offensive messages.
Page 40 Check a downloaded program file for viruses before installation. A computer virus is a program that damages or erases files or programs. Your Notebook can become “infected” with a virus when you open a contaminated program or file. Some signs indicating that your Notebook may be infected include: •...
Page 41: Adding And Removing Software
Discover how easy it is to add and remove software, attach new hardware devices, or reinstall deleted hardware drivers. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can completely and safely install or remove software programs and hardware devices with no worries. This section covers: •...
Page 42 To install a program file that you have downloaded from the Internet to your hard drive, complete the following steps: 1. Terminate your Internet connection. 2. Close all programs. 3. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Page 43 To install a new hardware device such as a printer or USB device to your Notebook, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off your Notebook. 2. Connect the device to your Notebook according to the instructions that come with it. 3.
Page 44 3. Select Specify a location. If C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS is not displayed in the drop-down box, select it from the drop-down list or type it in the box and click Next. The Wizard begins installing the necessary files and drivers for the new hardware.
Page 45 Who would ever have thought ,Q7KLV&KDSWHU that your home entertainment center could fit in your lap or on a desktop? Your Presario Notebook computer allows you to listen to your favorite music and (on select models) watch your favorite movies almost anywhere you go.
Page 46: Inserting A Disc
This section covers: • Inserting a Disc • Removing a Disc • Manually Ejecting a Disc If your Notebook power is off, you will not be able to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive. To remove a disc without powering up your Notebook, you must manually eject the disc from the drive.
Page 47 To remove a disc from the drive, complete the following steps: ’ 1. Press the Eject button on the drive. 2. Remove a disc from the tray, gently pushing down on the center spindle while pulling up on the outer edges. Avoid touching the surface of the disc.
Page 48: Playing Audio Cds
In this section you’ll learn how to play audio and video discs with your Notebook. This section covers: • Playing Audio CDs • Playing Non-DVD Video Discs You can also use the function keys to play an audio CD. These keys are shown in "Function Keys"...
Page 49 To play a video disc, insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. After a few seconds, the disc automatically starts playing. If disc play does not start automatically, complete the following steps: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and then click Windows Media Player.
Page 50: Dvds
In this section you’ll learn how to play DVD discs with your Notebook. This section covers: • Using the DVD Player • Using “Regionalized” DVDs Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs) look like CDs, but they store movies. DVDs store about 28 times more information than video CDs.
Page 51 The on-screen controls allow you to quickly and easily access the features of the DVD Player. The table below provides you with button identifications and descriptions to help you operate the player. ’ Š Ž ‰ ¬ ...
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Page 53 When attempting to play a DVD that does not match the drive’s region setting, you will see the message, “The disk region is different from the region of the drive… Do you wish to change the drive region?” To close the player without changing the drive’s region setting, click No.
Page 54 Some models have a “regionalized” feature that limits the playback of discs to specific geographical regions. If your Notebook has this feature, the region code on the DVD drive must match the region code on the disc. Although the DVD drive region code is set at the factory, some DVD drives (depending on the make and model) allow you to change the region code.
Page 55 You can only change the region code for the DVD drive five times. The fifth setting change you make becomes the permanent region on the player. Each time you make a change to the drive’s region setting, the remaining number of changes allowed on the DVD drive is displayed.
Page 56 You already know how to play DVDs and video CDs. This section shows you how to adjust the display options while watching videos on your Notebook. When the DVD Content Picture window is set to full size: • To hide the DVD Player panel, click anywhere outside the DVD control panel.
Page 57: Installing Adaptec Easy Cd Creator 4
(available on select models) If your Notebook has a CD-RW drive, you can create your own audio and data CDs. This section covers: • Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator™ 4 • Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 • Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors •...
Page 58 After the installation of Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, you will be prompted to restart your Notebook. You must restart your Notebook before you can begin using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4. When you start or restart your Notebook, Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 prompts you with a Web-CheckUP option.
Page 59 You can record any combination of tracks, WAV, or MP3 files to an Audio CD. If information about the music CD is located on your hard disk, the CD title, artist name, and the name of each track are displayed. If this information does not appear and you have access to the Internet, click the ™...
Page 60 When you have finalized a CD-R disc, no additional tracks can be added to the disc. A Data CD is ideal for backing up important files such as personal documents and files on your hard disk. The Data CD is designed for data storage only, and cannot be played on your home stereo like an Audio CD.
Page 61 DirectCD allows you to write files directly onto CD-Recordable or CD-ReWritable CDs. To begin using DirectCD, complete the following steps: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Programs, Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, and then click Create CD. 2.
Page 62 Easy CD Creator is designed to assist you in reproducing material for which you own the copyright or have obtained permission to copy from the copyright owner. Unless you own the copyright or have permission to copy from the copyright owner, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies.
Page 63 • Open the Systems Properties dialog box by clicking System from the Control Panel. Click the Device Manager tab and ensure that Allow Disconnect is set for both the CD-Recorder and the hard disk. • Do not attempt to record CDs from files on a network. If the desired files are on a network, copy them to your local hard disk before recording the CD.
Page 65 “Surfing the Web” can be a ,Q7KLV&KDSWHU wonderful way to use and enjoy your Notebook. Surfing offers new opportunities daily for shopping, education, news, entertainment, research, and education. Possibilities abound on the Web. This chapter helps you discover them. When you do, you will not be alone.
Page 66: What Is The Internet
This section helps you answer these questions: • What is the Internet? • What is the World Wide Web? The Internet is changing communication and commerce around the world. The World Wide Web is part of the Internet. Several decades ago, the U.S.
Page 67 Computers in a network can share information as well as devices such as printers and scanners. Let’s take a brief look at how the Internet is put together. A network is the basic building block of the Internet. Two computers create a small network when they are linked to each other.
Page 68: Graphics
Hyperlinks make it easy to jump from place to place on the World Wide Web. Inside the Internet is the World Wide Web (www). Although the World Wide Web is the part of the Internet that you are most likely to be interested in, it is only one small part of the whole system.
Page 69 Hyperlinks often appear in Web pages as colored, 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.
Page 70 Your Presario Notebook provides you with a selection of ISPs. High-speed Internet access may be available in your area. Check with your ISP or local telephone company for more information. Your Presario Notebook may have a built-in Ethernet connection which is the most common way to connect to high-speed Internet access.
Page 71 Check with your Internet Service Provider for details about the e-mail service they provide. A form of mail delivered over the Internet is e-mail. It is like a paperless letter that goes directly from one computer to another. To get e-mail, both the sender and recipient must have e-mail accounts.
Page 72: Browsers
This section covers the following: • What is a Browser? • Using Microsoft Internet Explorer Learn to use the features in your browser. It makes your Internet experience much more enjoyable. Your Notebook comes with Microsoft Internet Explorer pre-installed. America Online (AOL) users must start AOL and log on before starting Internet Explorer.
Page 73 Microsoft Internet Explorer has an extensive Help section that includes a tour of its major features. “Internet Zone Buttons” in Chapter 3. To begin surfing the Internet with Microsoft Internet Explorer, complete either of the following: • From the Windows desktop, double-click the Internet Explorer icon.
Page 74: Search Engines
This section will help you perform the following tasks: • Choosing a Search Engine • Using a Search Engine • Searching on the Web • Accessing Files from the Internet Each search engine has a different look and feel. Try various search engines to see which one you like.
Page 75 Choose your keywords carefully. Your choice determines the success of your search. URL means Uniform Resource Locator. A URL is an address for a resource or Web site on the Internet. Most search engines ask for a keyword. A keyword is a single word or simple phrase that describes your topic.
Page 76 Try various keywords and compare the results. You can also use the same keyword in different search engines. Check your browser’s Help files for specific information on using your Favorites folder. You can now begin searching on the Web. Briefly examine the list provided by the search engine. Then, •...
Page 77 The “Anti-Virus Software” section of chapter 4 for more information about how to protect your Notebook and your files from viruses. Accessing files from the Internet can be as simple as the push of a button. You may want to access files such as software upgrades and patches, videos, music, the latest news, or up-to-date virus-...
Page 79 When you’re on the go, AC wall outlets are not always ,Q7KLV&KDSWHU available and sometimes you’ll want to use battery power. This chapter shows you how to maintain and recharge your battery properly so that your Presario Notebook computer has the power necessary to continue running.
Page 80: Using The Battery
When AC wall outlets are not available or convenient, the battery becomes the “life-line” of your Notebook. In this section you will become familiar with the following: • Using the Battery • Storing the Battery • Recycling the Battery If your Notebook contains a lithium Ion battery pack.
Page 81 Temperature plays an important role in recharging your battery. To gain maximum capacity, allow both the battery and your Notebook to cool to 68°F (20° C), which is room temperature, before recharging the battery. You may store your battery within the following temperature range: 32°...
Page 82: Calibrating The Battery
All batteries lose their charge if they have not been used for a long period of time. In this section of “ Caring for Your Battery” you will become familiar with the following: • Calibrating the Battery • Maximizing Battery Operating Time •...
Page 83 You can use your Notebook while the battery is draining or charging. 5. Click the Power Schemes tab. 6. From Running on Batteries column: a. In the Turn off Monitor drop-down list, select Never. b. In the Turn off Hard Disk drop-down list, select Never.
Page 84 If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time, Compaq recommends that you unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and remove the battery while your Notebook is not in use. Battery charging time will vary based on the initial battery charge, the type of battery, and the activity of your Notebook while charging.
Page 85 The battery will charge whether your Notebook is on or off, and will continue to charge until the battery is fully charged or AC power is disconnected. 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.
Page 86 Once your Notebook has entered Hibernation mode, it will not turn on until it is plugged into an AC adapter or the drained battery is replaced with a charged one. A low-battery condition exists when the battery has less than 10 percent of its power remaining.
Page 87 If you cannot connect the AC adapter but you have a charged battery, you can change to battery power and continue working. To replace the drained battery with a charged one, complete the following steps: 1. Save your work. 2. Turn off your Notebook (or initiate Hibernation).
Page 88: Power Management
Presario Notebooks have power-saving features that protect your data and conserve battery and monitor life. Congratulations! You are no longer a “new user.” Now you know how to use some of the fun, basic functions of your new Presario Notebook computer, like surfing the Web. Now, it’s time to learn about some advanced features, such as power management, Hibernation and Sleep modes.
Page 89 Your Notebook automatically goes into Hibernation if your battery is low or after one hour of Sleep. When it is on AC power, it does not go into Hibernation. Presario Operating System Manual for more information on changing Power Management settings. ›...
Page 91 Maintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping ,Q7KLV&KDSWHU the vents free from dust promotes greater longevity and higher performance. If Notebook components are not cleaned periodically, the probability of system failure increases. The information in this chapter provides helpful instructions for the maintenance and care of your Notebook.
Page 92: Cleaning Your Notebook's Exterior
This section covers: • Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior • Cleaning the Keyboard • Cleaning the Display Screen • Cleaning the TouchPad • Caring for Your Presario Notebook Using a damp, lint-free cloth, clean the keyboard, the Notebook’s exterior, and other external parts on your Notebook.
Page 93 Foam swabs or cosmetic applicators are preferred to cotton swabs because cotton can add rather than remove lint. Give your Presario Notebook a safe home. If your Notebook is consistently exposed to direct sunlight, consider moving it. The heat from the sun shining on the display screen can reduce its performance and cause glare.
Page 94 Your Notebook is cooled by air that is drawn in through the vents on the chassis and blown out through the exhaust fan. It is important to keep the vents on the chassis free of dust and debris. Brush any dust away from the vents with a damp cloth but do not attempt to dismantle the...
Page 95 To retrieve files that may have been lost or damaged, you should back up your files regularly to diskettes or other backup media. You can back up all the files on your Notebook or you can select specific files and folders. Use diskettes to do a partial backup of selected files or folders.
Page 96: Hard Disk Errors
This section covers: • Using ScanDisk • Using Disk Cleanup • Deleting Stored Files • Defragmenting Your Hard Disk In the ScanDisk dialog box, you can select the option “Automatically fix errors.” You can also optimize your disk space with other options. For detailed information, see the Presario Notebook Operating System Manual...
Page 97 Defragmenting your Notebook on a regular basis optimizes the speed of your Notebook. To free hard disk space, remove unused files stored on your hard disk by completing these steps. 1. Double-click the My Computer Windows desktop. 2. Right-click the disk that you want to free space on. 3.
Page 98: Checking The Hard Disk Space
This section covers: • Checking the Hard Disk Space • Deleting Unnecessary Files • Using the Recycle Bin In Windows, you can see a chart of the available hard drive space. To check your hard drive space, complete the following steps: •...
Page 99 By deleting unnecessary files from the hard drive, you free drive space and help improve your Notebook’s performance. Use the Windows Disk Cleanup utility to delete temporary Windows files, temporary Internet files, empty the Recycle Bin, and delete unneeded electronic mail files. To use Windows Disk Cleanup, complete the following steps: 1.
Page 100 You can also double-click on the Recycle Bin icon and open the folder to select items that you wish to keep. When you delete files from your Notebook, they are not completely eliminated from your hard drive. They are temporarily stored in a system folder referred to as the Recycle Bin.
Page 101: Compaq Diagnostics
This section covers: • Compaq Diagnostics • System Record • Compaq Service Connection • Internet Support You can select Quick or Complete as a starting point for a Custom test. If you select Interactive mode, stay with your Notebook for the interactive test portions.
Page 102 The Test tab has the following main regions: Types of Test, Test mode, an Information Window, and a Component List (under the Type of Test box). The Component List resembles Windows Explorer: Click the then the component for information about it. The information window may show further tests that can be performed on certain components.
Page 103 System Record reports all of the devices that came with your Notebook, as well as all the devices you have added or changed since you purchased your Notebook. System Record highlights these changes in red. This allows you to isolate and diagnose possible problems with your Notebook.
Page 104 If the Service Connection icon is visible in the Windows taskbar, the service is already active. If you wish to turn on the Compaq Service Connection manually, complete the following steps: 1. Double-click the Compaq Support Windows desktop. 2. Double-click the Service Connection The Compaq Service Connection remains active and is ready to perform updates when you log on to the Internet.
Page 105 When a Notice is displayed, usually as a rotating the following steps to obtain the update: 1. Double-click the Notice to reveal the update identification. 2. Install, postpone, or delete the download by clicking the appropriate button. • If you ignore the Notice, it disappears after a minute or two.
Page 106 You can also access Internet Support through the Instant Answer button (available on select models) on your keyboard. The Internet Support icon allows you to access the Compaq Service and Support Web page for your country. The Compaq Service and Support Web page provides you with tools and information to help make using your Compaq Presario easier than ever.
Page 107 You turn on your Notebook and ,Q7KLV&KDSWHU it won't start. You try to print and nothing happens. You get an error message that prevents you from getting your work done— and there's no one around who knows what to do. Help! In this chapter you’ll learn easy ways to increase computer performance and solve some basic computer problems:...
Page 108: Finding Solutions Quickly
Before you consult our extensive list of common solutions, try these helpful hints. If you still need help, this section tells you how to quickly find the solution. In this section: • Helpful Hints • Finding Solutions Quickly If you encounter minor problems with your Notebook, display, or software, refer to the following list of general suggestions before taking further action: •...
Page 109: General Questions
• General Questions • Display Questions • Questions about Sound • Questions about Movies • Questions about Peripherals • Questions about Upgrades • Error Messages For more information, please refer to your Microsoft Windows Operating System Manual. You can refer to other documentation that comes with your Notebook or peripheral devices.
Page 110 Presario Notebook Operating System Manual for information on how to create additional hardware profiles. Q. The keyboard does not respond when I press any button. What should I do? › A. Press and hold the Power Notebook then restart, or call Compaq customer support for assistance.
Page 111 Q. How can I change the display settings on my Notebook? A. Right-click on the Windows desktop and select Properties. The following dialog box is displayed: Select the Settings tab and make changes as necessary. Click OK when you finish to apply the settings. Q.
Page 112 Click Options, then Properties to view additional sound control settings. “Adjusting Brightness” section in this guide. Q. There is no sound coming from my Notebook. What’s wrong? A. You can control the sound coming from your Notebook speakers by double-clicking the Volume taskbar.
Page 113 “Using Your Notebook” in this guide for more information on charging the battery. Q. My Notebook is connected to a printer, but I am unable to print. What’s wrong? A. If the printer is attached directly to your Notebook, make sure that the power cable is plugged into the wall and the printer is turned on.
Page 114 Error messages are displayed on the screen to alert you when problems occur and when your input is required to resolve a problem. Q. I receive an Out of Memory message while a program is running. What’s wrong? A. Your Notebook operating system resources are low. Close one or more programs to recover resources.
Page 115 “Solving Hard Disk Problems” in this chapter for information about the hard disk. Q. I receive a non-system disk or disk error message. What is wrong? A. If you have a non-system or disk error message, check the following: • Check the diskette drive to see if you have a diskette in the drive.
Page 116: Audio And Video
In this section: • Audio and Video • Battery and Power • Mass Storage • Games and Internet • Keyboard and TouchPad • Memory and PC Card ¶ ¶ ¶ ¶...
Page 117: Chapter 9 Solutions
Video is also referred to as the display. Key combinations, such as the example Fn+F8 used in these solutions, mean that you should press and hold down the Fn key, press the F8 key, and then release both keys simultaneously.
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Page 120 › “Error Messages” in this chapter.
Page 121 › “Error Messages” in this chapter.
Page 122 Mass Storage media include CDs, DVDs, diskettes, and the hard disk.
Page 128 The TouchPad is your Notebook’s mouse. Use your finger on the touchpad to direct the cursor across the screen.
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Page 135 This Glossary defines commonly used terms to help new users understand computer concepts. Some of these terms are used in this guide. 1394 port A new type of connector for plugging in peripherals, such as video cameras, with extremely fast data-transfer rates.
Page 136 boot To start or restart the computer. During the start-up process, information necessary for the computer to operate is loaded into memory. See main memory. browser Software that searches for, displays, and downloads text, graphics, sound, and video from the Internet. Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator are two popular browsers.
Page 137 click To push down and quickly release either the left or right mouse button. Ctrl+Alt+Delete Pressing and holding down the Ctrl key, then the Alt key, and then the Delete key, simultaneously, to close a program that is locked (not responding).
Page 138 disk High-capacity storage media, such as the hard disk inside the computer and the removable media used in a Zip drive or Jaz drive. diskette Low-capacity, removable storage media made of flexible plastic film encased in a hard plastic shell. Since the plastic film is flexible, the 3.5-inch diskette is sometimes referred to as a floppy disk.
Page 139 are called 10BASE-T. Devices are connected to the cable and compete for access using a Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection protocol. Explorer See Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Windows Explorer. fax modem A modem that allows your computer to transmit and receive faxes. The fax modem can transmit documents to fax machines and other computers with fax modems.
Page 140 hard disk Internal storage media for permanent storage of system files, software, and data files. The hard disk consists of flat, round platters. Each side of each platter has a head that floats on a thin cushion of air over the surface of the rapidly spinning disk and picks up (reads) magnetically stored data or records (writes) data onto the disk.
Page 141 Internet A worldwide collection of computer networks that are interconnected so that users can share electronic information. Internet Explorer See Microsoft Internet Explorer. Internet keyboard A keyboard that resembles a typewriter keyboard, but is equipped with special buttons programmed to connect to the Internet. Internet phone A video telephone that allows you to make long-distance calls over the Internet.
Page 142 recommendation for Windows programs. You can insert extra memory (visit the following website for more information www.compaq.com/my presario). See RAM. See also byte. microprocessor A silicon chip inside your computer that processes the instructions and data from input devices (such as the keyboard and mouse) and communicates them to output devices (such as the monitor, speakers, and printer).
Page 143 sacrificing sound quality. Because of their small size, MP3 files can easily be transferred over the Internet. You can download individual songs or entire CDs in MP3 format to your computer. The format is easily identified by the file extension .mp3. multimedia Two or more media formats used together, such as text, graphics, animation, audio, or video.
Page 144 online Help A manual that displays on the screen while you are actually working in a program and need help. It can be accessed through the Help menu at the top of the screen. Help for Windows can be accessed from the Start button on the taskbar.
Page 145 processor (short for microprocessor). The brains of the computer. See microprocessor. product key A unique series of letters and numbers that are assigned to each software package you buy. You are asked to enter the product key when you install the software.
Page 146 screen saver A moving picture or pattern that appears on the screen when you stop using your computer for a specified period of time. Originally designed to protect the monitor, screen savers are now used for amusement. scroll To gradually move information across the screen when a document or Web page is too long or too wide to view all at once.
Page 147 software The invisible code stored in digital bits and bytes. It consists of a set of instructions that tell the hardware what tasks to perform. See digital. See also program. surf To jump from place to place on the Internet, searching for topics of interest, by clicking hyperlinks.
Page 148 V.90 standard A standard adopted in 1998 to resolve two competing technologies for 56Kbps modems. (If your modem does not conform to the V.90 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.
Page 149 World Wide Web A system of Internet servers that support documents formatted in HTML. See HTML. zipped file A file that has been squeezed to a smaller size by compression software, such as WinZip. An archive (group of related files that are zipped together) can be transmitted as an e-mail attachment much faster than individual files.
Page 151 AC adapter connecting 7-8 connector 2-7 troubleshooting 9-14 AC power 3-2 plugging 3-2 unplugging 3-2 using 3-3 Accessing files from the Internet 6-13 search engines 6-6 Adaptec Easy CD Creator user information 5-19 Add New Hardware Wizard 4-7 Audio troubleshooting 9-17, 9-22 Backing up CDs 5-18 using data CDs 5-16...
Page 152 Brightness 3-10 adjusting 3-10 controls 2-4 Browser 6-8 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6-8 Buffer underrun 5-18 Burning CDs 5-15 Buttons CD/DVD eject 2-6 diskette eject 2-6 Instant Internet Access 2-3 Internet Zone 2-3 left TouchPad 2-2, 2-5 PC Card eject 2-6 power 2-2, 3-3 right TouchPad 2-2 Calibration...
Page 153 Data CD creating 5-16 Definitions Internet 6-2 World Wide Web 6-2 Defragmentation hard drive 8-7 Deleted files recovery 8-10 Disabling self-starting feature 5-4 Disc inserting 5-2 removing 5-3 removing manually 5-3 Disk drive 3-12 ejecting 3-12 Disk Cleanup using 8-6 Display blank 9-5 brightness 3-10...
Page 154 F10 Setup 3-13, 3-14 Fan vent 2-7 Favorites folder 6-12 Files backup 8-6 deleting 8-9 from the Internet 6-13 Fn key 2-4 Function keys 2-4 General questions 9-3 Graphics 1-4 Hard disk defragmenting 8-7 errors 8-6 space 8-8 Hard drive errors 8-6 managing of 8-8 Hardware...
Page 155: Common Features
Links defined 6-4 Low-battery condition fixing 7-8 Low-power mode 7-10 Making CD jewel cases 5-17 Manual eject hole 5-3 Mass storage CD or DVD drive 9-16 diskette drive 9-16 Mass-storage hard drive 9-21 Memory 9-8 troubleshooting 9-14 Memory compartment 2-8 Microphone jack 2-6 Microsoft Internet Explorer using 6-8...
Page 156 Playing audio CDs 5-4 DVDs 5-4 video discs 5-5 Pop-up feet Feet notebook 2-8 Ports external monitor 2-7 parallel 2-7 USB 2-7 Power AC 3-2 battery 3-5 button 2-2, 3-3 plugging 3-2 supply 3-3 unplugging 3-2 using AC 3-3 Power management defined 7-10 understanding 7-10 Power Modes...
Page 157 Searching the Internet 6-6 the Web 6-12 Security Slot 3-13 Security slot 2-6 Self-starting feature disabling 5-4 Serial number 2-8 Set-up poster defined 1-2 Shutdown 7-11 Sleep 7-10 Software adding 4-5 installation 4-5 removing 4-5 Solutions 9-2 audio and video 9-10 battery 9-12 games 9-22 Internet 9-22...
Page 158 Uniform Resource Locator 6-5 URL address 6-12 USB Port 2-7 Using DVD player 5-6 hyperlinks 6-5 Video discs playing 5-5 Virus defined 4-3 protection from 4-3 recognizing 4-4 removing 4-4 Volume troubleshooting 9-10 Warranty certificate defined 1-3 basic information 6-4 favorite addresses 6-12 Web browser defined 6-8...

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Compaq Presario,Presario 1211 Supplementary Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 3 Usin G Your Notebook

Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance

Chapter 4 Common Tasks

Chapter 5 Usin G the CD or DVD Drive

Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

Chapter 6 Let's Go Surfin G

Chapter 7 Carin G for Your Batter y

Chapter 8 Service and Support

Chapter 9 Solutions

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