Table Of Contents - Compaq Presario 700 Series User Manual

Table of Contents

Contents3
Table Of Contents4
Introduction7
Where Can I Find Information?7
Where Can I Find Information8
Documentation8
Getting Started Poster8
Mobile Internet Pc User's Guide9
Safety And Comfort Guide9
Viewing Or Printing A Guide On The Cd10
Symbols And Graphics11
Using Your Notebook11
Safety Turning Off Your Notebook Pc12
Protecting Your Notebook During An Electrical Storm13
Your Notebook At A Glance14
Front Of Your Notebook14
Common Features15
Lower Front Panel16
Easy Access Button And Lights17
Function Key Combinations19
Left And Right Panels20
Components Of Left Side20
Components Of Right Side21
Back Panel22
Components On Back22
Components Of Underside23
Power On24
Power On!25
Plugging And Unplugging Ac Power25
Turning Your Notebook On And Off25
Using Battery Power25
Do's26
Don'ts26
Surge Protectors26
Why Use Ac Power When I've Got A Battery?27
Tuning Your Notebook On And Off27
Power Button Functionality28
Inserting And Reмoving The Battery29
Charging The Battery31
Using Keyboard And Pointing Device32
Using The Touchpad Instead Of A Mouse32
Left-Click32
Tapping And Double-Tapping32
Edge Motion32
Right-Click33
Easy Scroll Button33
Easy Access Buttons36
Reprogramming The Easy Access Buttons36
Storage Drives37
Identifying Your Storage Drives37
Using The Security Slot38
Power-On Password38
Setting The Password39
Removing The Password40
Common Tasks41
S-Video Connection41
Switching Between Displays42
Connecting And Enabling S-Video42
Software And Hardware45
Adding And Removing Software45
Installing Software From A Cd Or Floppy Disk45
Installing Hardware Devices45
Upgrading Your Notebook's Memory46
Modem50
Connecting A Modem Cable50
Connecting A Network Cable52
Using The Cd Or Dvd Drive53
Cd Or Dvd Drive54
Inserting A Disc54
Removing A Disc54
Manually Ejecting A Disc54
Playing Audio Cds57
Playing Non-Dvd Video Discs57
Dvds57
Audio Cds And Dvd Video Discs57
Using The Dvd Player59
On-Screen Controls59
Identifying Your Dvd Region Setting59
Cd-Rw Basics63
Installing Cd-Rw Software63
Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors63
Accessing Cd-Rw Software User Information64
Using Cd-Rw Software65
Caring For Your Battery67
Battery Care67
Using The Battery68
Recycling The Battery68
Checking Battery Power69
Storing The Battery70
Battery Calibration72
Calibrating The Battery72
Maximizing Battery Operating Time72
Battery Charging Time74
Power Management74
What Is Power Management?76
Starting And Ending Power Modes77
Fixing A Low-Battery Condition79
Connect The Ac Adapter80
Replace The Drained Battery With A Charged One80
Suspend Your Work81
Preventive Maintenance82
External Care Of Your Notebook82
Cleaning The Exterior Of Your Notebook83
Cleaning The Keyboard83
Cleaning The Display Screen83
Cleaning The Touchpad83
Cleaning The External Mouse83
Caring For Your Notebook83
Basic Solutions89
Backup Utilities89
Compaq Help And Support89
Using Backup Devices90
Helpful Hints90
Finding Solutions Quickly90
Accessing Compaq Help And Support91
Using Online Help And Support For Additional Assistance92
Solution Tables95
Audio And Video95
Battery And Power95
Mass-Storage95
Games And Internet95
Video Or Display97
1394 Or Digital Video (Supported On Selected Models Only)98
Floppy Drive101
Keyboard And Touchpad104
Memory And Pc Cards106
Glossary107
Index129
Underside132