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  • Page 1 Internet PC Reference Manual The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. and Regulatory Notices COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN; NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Using This Guide Special Text ............. 1-1 Special Messages .
  • Page 3 Power Status Lights ............3-2 Power Status Light .
  • Page 4 Chapter 5 Introducing Microsoft Windows Finding Help............. 5-1 Windows Help .
  • Page 5 Using Your Modem with the 56K ITU V.90 Standard ......7-7 Establishing an Account with an Internet Service Provider ..... . . 7-7 Using Your Modem with DSL Service .
  • Page 6 Sharing Printers............9-5 Setting Up Printer Sharing .
  • Page 7 Auto Dialing with the Modem ..........12-9 Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Österreich .

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Using This Guide

    Using This Guide Chapter 1 Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the special text and messages used throughout this guide. Special Text The following examples explain the specially formatted text used in this guide: Keyboard key names appear in bold type: Home, End, Backspace, Tab Keyboard keys that must be pressed at the same time to perform a task appear in bold type with a plus sign (+) between the key names: Ctrl+Home Drives appear as capital letters: drive C...

  • Page 9: Special Messages

    Special Messages The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide: * * * * HINT: Helpful hints that will make using your computer easier and faster. + + + + NOTE: Important information concerning the operation of your Internet PC. ` ` ` ` CAUTION: Failure to follow directions may result in equipment damage or loss of data.

  • Page 10: Service And Support Guide

    Service and Your Internet PC is equipped with several helpful programs that will aid you in identifying and solving common computer problems. You can learn about these Support Guide programs in the Service and Support Guide. If you need further technical support or assistance, visit the Compaq Web site at: www.compaq.com/mypresario Compaq technical support telephone numbers are listed in the Limited Warranty Statement included with your Internet PC.

  • Page 11: Comments About This Guide

    Comments About This Guide Compaq Computer Corporation welcomes comments and suggestions you may have concerning this guide. Send correspondence to the following address: COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION ATTN: DOCUMENTATION PROGRAM MANAGER MAIL CODE 060504 20555 SH 249 HOUSTON, TX 77070 + + + + NOTE: This address is for comments and suggestions only.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Turning On And Turning Off Your Internet Pc

    Turning On and Turning Off Your Chapter 2 Internet PC Your Internet PC is equipped with a Power button on the front of the computer. Power Button and Status Lights Turning On Your Internet PC To turn on the computer, press the Power button on the front of the computer.

  • Page 13: Recovering From A Locked Program

    Recovering from a Locked Program To close a program that has stopped responding, complete the following steps: Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete. The Close Program window is displayed. Select the name of the program that is not responding. Click End Task. A message prompting you to close the program is displayed. Click End Task.

  • Page 14: Using The Microsoft Windows Start Menu To Shut Down

    Using the You can shut down your Internet PC by pressing the Power button or by using the Microsoft Windows Start menu. Microsoft Windows Start To shut down your Internet PC, complete the following steps: Menu to Shut Down Save and close all open files. Exit all programs.

  • Page 15: Power Surges And Sags

    Power Surges If power surges or sags occur, the display and status lights may flicker and the computer may automatically restart. If an improper shutdown occurs, ScanDisk, a and Sags Microsoft Windows utility program, will automatically run when power is restored to the computer.

  • Page 16: Chapter 3 Saving Energy Using Sleep And Power Management

    Saving Energy Using Sleep and Chapter 3 Power Management Microsoft Windows is equipped with a power management utility program that enables you to reduce the power consumed by your Internet PC. You can set the power management properties so that certain devices turn off after a predetermined period of inactivity.

  • Page 17: Creating A Personal Power Scheme

    Creating a Personal Power Scheme If you find that the preset power management schemes do not fit your work habits, you can create a personal power scheme. To create your own personal power scheme, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

  • Page 18: Power Status Light

    Power Button and Status Power Status The power status light will glow green or it will be off. Light Green indicates that the computer is in the Active mode. No light indicates that the computer is in the Sleep mode. No light indicates that the computer is off.

  • Page 19: Using The Power Button

    Using the Power Button The Power button can perform the following functions: Turn on the computer. Wake your computer from the Sleep mode. Shut down the computer. Completely turn off the computer if pressed for more than 4 seconds. ` ` ` ` CAUTION: Pressing the Power button for 4 seconds or more will completely turn off the computer without properly shutting down Microsoft Windows.

  • Page 20: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Mode The Sleep mode is a low-power standby state that reduces the amount of electrical power consumed by your Internet PC while you are not actively using it. Microsoft Windows Power Management will automatically put your Internet PC into the Sleep mode once the power scheme timers expire.

  • Page 21: Waking Up Your Computer

    Waking Up Your To wake your computer from the Sleep mode, press the Power button on the front of the computer or press the Sleep button on your Compaq Internet Keyboard. The Computer power status light on your computer will show green, indicating that the system is active.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Introducing The Features Of Your Internet Pc

    Introducing the Features of Your Chapter 4 Internet PC Using the Scroll Mouse (available on select models) The scroll mouse is similar to other computer mouse devices except that it has a small wheel button between the two mouse buttons. This wheel allows you to scroll through most documents or windows without using the scroll bar.** Scroll Mouse + + + +...

  • Page 23: Standard Mouse Functions

    Standard Mouse The scroll mouse offers standard mouse functions in addition to unique scrolling functions. The following are basic mouse techniques that are used with any mouse. Functions Key/Button Functionality Click Press and release the left mouse button once. Double- Press and release the left mouse button twice, quickly.

  • Page 24: Choosing Scroll Mouse Options

    Choosing Scroll You can choose features for setting up the mouse, making button assignments, and controlling cursor movements. Mouse Options To access the Scroll Mouse properties, complete the following steps: Click the Start button. Select Settings, then click Control Panel. 3.

  • Page 25: Using Cyberjump And Hyperjump

    Using The CyberJump and HyperJump features combine commonly used tasks into one convenient grid. CyberJump is used in an Internet window, whereas HyperJump is CyberJump and used in your documents. HyperJump Before you can use this feature, you must first assign either function, CyberJump or HyperJump, to a mouse button.
  • Page 26 CyberJump Functions CyberJump functions are defined in the following illustration and table. CyberJump Functions Component Menu activates the CyberMenu. Go to Bookmark displays the Bookmark window. Add Bookmark adds current page to Bookmark window. Go Back returns to previous page. Vertical Scroll jumps to the vertical scroll bar.
  • Page 27 HyperJump Functions HyperJump functions are defined in the following illustration and table. HyperJump Functions Component Menu activates the HyperMenu. Minimize reduces the size of the window. Close closes the window. Recall returns to the last active window. Vertical Scroll jumps to the vertical scroll bar. Start activates the Windows Start menu.

  • Page 28: Storage Drives

    Storage Drives Your diskette drive, hard drive, CD, DVD, CD-RW and Zip drives are designated with letters of the alphabet as well as icons. To determine your drive letters, complete the following steps: From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon.

  • Page 29: Identifying Your Hard Drive Size

    Identifying Your Hard Drive Size To determine the size of your hard drive, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. In the My Computer window, right-click the hard drive icon. Click the Properties menu option. The size of the hard drive is found under the General tab.

  • Page 30: Loading A Slot Drive

    + + + + NOTE: To manually eject a disc from a tray-load CD or DVD drive, gently push the tip of a paper clip into the hole under the drive. If the hole is not visible, it is located under the pull-down flap. Complete this operation while your computer is on.

  • Page 31: Playing An Audio Cd

    Playing an Audio To play a self-starting audio CD, insert the disc into the CD or DVD drive. After a few seconds, the disc automatically starts playing. To play a non-self-starting audio, press the Play button on your Internet keyboard or complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 32: Using The Dvd Player (Available On Select Models)

    Using the DVD Player (available on select models) Compaq DVD Player Control Window · To start your DVD Player program, double-click the DVD Player icon on your Windows desktop. Alternatively, you may execute the following steps: Click the Start button on the Windows Taskbar. Point to Programs.

  • Page 33: Identifying Your Region Setting

    Identifying Your To change region settings, complete the following steps: Region Setting 1. Insert a DVD into the CD or DVD drive. 2. Click the DVD Options button on the DVD Player control panel. The DVD Options window opens. The selected check box under the Select DVD Region tab indicates your computer’s current region setting.

  • Page 34: Display Options

    When a DVD is inserted into the CD or DVD drive, the features available on your DVD player are displayed. When a particular feature is not available, the respective button does not respond when clicked. Display Options You can choose how the controls and DVD content are displayed on your computer. Viewing and hiding the DVD player panel To view the DVD Player panel when the DVD Content Picture window is set to full- window size, click on the edge of the screen.

  • Page 35: On-Screen Control Buttons

    On-screen The DVD on-screen control buttons are described in the table below. Control Buttons Button Name Description ò Open Displays a list of files for playback. ’ Eject Opens the DVD drive to load or remove discs. Displays the DVD Options menu for selecting Video DVD Options Display and Parental Controls.

  • Page 36: Using Your Zip Drive (Available On Select Models )

    Button Name Description Title Menu/ Displays the main title menu to select content. Resume Change Camera Changes the camera angle of content being played. This Angle feature is allowed only for DVD content created using multiple cameras and camera angles. Karaoke mode Toggles between left channel, right channel, and stereo (dual mode).

  • Page 37: Working With Iomega Tools

    creating a multimedia library with image, sound, and video files Working with Iomega Tools Iomega Tools gives you a complete solution for productivity. To access Iomega tools, complete the following steps: í 1. From the Windows desktop, double-click the Iomega Tools icon.

  • Page 38: Inserting And Removing Zip Disks

    Inserting and Removing Zip Disks Your computer must be turned on before you can insert or remove a Zip disk. To insert and remove a Zip disk, complete the following steps: Hold the Zip disk label side up and gently push the disk into the Zip drive until you hear it snap into place.

  • Page 39: Protecting Your Data

    Protecting Your Data The Zip drive Protection tool allows you to protect the data stored on a Zip disk. This tool offers the following types of protection: Write Protection prevents anyone from overwriting your data on a Zip disk. For additional write protection, you may use a password.

  • Page 40: Installing Programs To The Zip Drive

    Installing Programs to the Zip Drive To install programs to the Zip drive, complete the following steps: From the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. Right-click the Zip Drive icon. 3. Click Make Nonremovable. The Make Nonremovable option makes the Zip drive behave like a hard drive. After the program is installed and you are ready to remove the Zip disk, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 41 4-20 Introducing the Features of Your Internet PC...

  • Page 42: Chapter 5 Introducing Microsoft Windows

    Introducing Microsoft Windows Chapter 5 Microsoft Windows is the latest innovation in PC operating system technology. An operating system is the software that gives your computer the ability to run programs, display your work, and connect to printers, keyboards, and other devices. The Windows operating system allows you to perform tasks by clicking menu items and small pictures (called icons).

  • Page 43: Microsoft Windows Starts Here (Available On Select Models Only)

    Microsoft Another Microsoft Press publication, Microsoft Windows 98 Starts Here is also loaded on your computer. From the Windows desktop, double-click Microsoft Windows Starts Windows Starts Here. Here (available on select models only) Microsoft Windows 98 Starts Here is a tutorial designed to help you master the basic concepts of the Microsoft Windows operating system.

  • Page 44: The Microsoft Windows Desktop

    The Microsoft Windows Desktop The Windows desktop is the screen you see when the Windows startup is complete. You can arrange your desktop just the way you want it. Microsoft Windows Desktop Component Icons represent files, folders, programs, and other objects that you use. Windows Desktop is the basic Windows work area.

  • Page 45: Arranging Icons

    Arranging Icons You can arrange the icons on your desktop for quick and easy access to frequently used items. To arrange icons, complete the following steps: 1. Right-click anywhere on the Windows desktop. 2. From the Shortcut menu, select Arrange Icons. 3.

  • Page 46: Creating Shortcuts

    Creating 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. If you frequently use a Shortcuts certain file or folder, you can place a shortcut for it on your desktop as an icon or on the Start menu for quick access.

  • Page 47: File Maintenance

    Phone Dialer enables you to place calls using your computer. It also stores a list of your calls for you to review as needed. Entertainment offers the following features: ActiveMovie Control provides a way to view ActiveMovie files, usually encountered on the Web. CD Player allows you to play audio CDs in your CD drive while you work in other programs.

  • Page 48: Creating New Folders

    From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button. Point to Find and choose File or Folders. 3. From the Name & Location tab, type the name of the file or folder, or as much as you can remember, in the Named box. 4.

  • Page 49: Deleting Files And Folders

    Deleting Files To delete a file or folder, complete the following steps: and Folders 1. Click the file or folder you want to delete. 2. Press Delete. The message “Are you sure you want to send to the Recycle Bin?” is displayed.

  • Page 50: Installing A Downloaded Program File

    Installing a If you choose to download software from a Web site, follow the installation instructions that may be included on the Web page. If installation instructions are not Downloaded available, complete the steps below. Program File To install a program file that you have downloaded from the Internet to your hard drive, complete the following steps: Terminate your Internet connection.
  • Page 51 5-10 Introducing Microsoft Windows...

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Identifying And Removing Computer Viruses

    Identifying and Removing Computer Chapter 6 Viruses Recognising a Computer Virus A computer virus is a program that damages or erases files or programs. Your computer can become “infected” with a virus when you open a contaminated program or file. Some signs that your computer may be infected include: Strange characters or crude statements suddenly appearing on your screen Hard drive, memory, or software error messages Damage to files or directories for no apparent reason...

  • Page 53: Creating An Anti-Virus Emergency Diskette

    6. Select one of the following options: Scan All Files Program Files Only If you select Program Files Only, click Extensions to view a list of file extensions that VirusScan will scan. You can edit the list. 7. Select the Compressed Files option to include files created with file compression utilities.

  • Page 54: Using An Anti-Virus Emergency Diskette

    If you have inserted a formatted diskette, click the Don’t Format option. Click Next. You are instructed to insert the diskette into your computer’s diskette drive. Insert the diskette and click Next. The Emergency Disk Utility scans the diskette for viruses and copies the files necessary to scan your system for viruses. A window informs you when the process is complete.

  • Page 55: Keeping Your Anti-Virus Software Current

    Keeping Your Anti-Virus Software Current By registering with McAfee Anti-Virus you can receive free anti-virus software updates for one year. Once you have registered, you will be able to simply download the updates at any time. To register and begin downloading updates, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 56: Chapter 7 Learning About Your Modem

    Learning about Your Modem Chapter 7 Your Internet PC is equipped with either a 56K V.90 data/fax modem or a digital DSL/56K modem. Before using your modem to connect to the Internet, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). If your Internet PC is equipped with a digital modem, please refer to the Introducing the Compaq Digital DSL/56K Modem section in this chapter.

  • Page 57: Connecting Your 56K V.90 Modem

    Connecting Your 56K V.90 Modem To locate the modem in your Internet PC, refer to the Compaq Hardware and Software Setup poster. Choose the picture below that resembles your modem. The connectors are identified directly below the picture. If your Internet PC is equipped with a digital modem, refer to the Feature Guide for instructions on connecting the modem.
  • Page 58 Compaq 56K V.90 PCI Modem View 2 (The appearance of your modem may vary) Component Line in from telephone wall jack Line out to telephone set Learning about Your Modem...

  • Page 59: Identifying Your Modem

    Identifying Your Modem To learn more about the modem installed on your computer, complete the following steps: 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Modems icon. In the Modems Properties window the names of the installed modems are displayed. Learning about Your Modem...

  • Page 60: 56K Itu V.90 Standard

    56K ITU V.90 Standard If you are able to connect to an ISP using the V.90 standard the modem will be able to download files at a maximum speed of 56 kilobits per second (Kbps), over standard telephone lines. Download speeds will vary with telephone line conditions. When using the V.90 standard, download speeds are faster than upload speeds.

  • Page 61: Performance Features

    Performance The Digital DSL/56K Modem supports multiple protocols. These protocols include the following: Features G.lite (G.992.2) (when available for download from the Compaq highspeed Web site) G.dmt (G.992.1) Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) 56K ITU V.90 Standard K56flex The modem is also: Intel VideoPhone-compatible Fax-capable DSL Benefits...

  • Page 62: Using Your Modem With The 56K Itu V.90 Standard

    Using Your If DSL service is not yet available in your area, your modem is ready to operate using the 56K ITU V.90 Standard. You will be able to download files at a maximum rate of Modem with the 56 Kbps over standard telephone lines. 56K ITU V.90 Standard The 56K ITU V.90 Standard enables text, sound, and video files to race to your...

  • Page 63: Using Your Modem With Dsl Service

    To connect the modem for use with the 56K ITU V.90 Standard, complete the following steps: 1. Insert a standard telephone line into the modem connector on the back of your computer. Insert the other end of the telephone line into a standard telephone wall jack. ð...

  • Page 64: Configuring Your Web Browser And E-Mail Settings

    Configuring You must contact your ISP for information on Web browser and e-mail settings. For more information, visit the following Compaq Web site: Your Web Browser and www.compaq.com/mypresario/highspeed E-Mail Settings Connecting Your You must contact your telecommunications service provider and ISP to determine the Digital DSL/56K availability of DSL service in your area.

  • Page 65: Accessing The Setup Options

    Accessing the To access the setup options for your Digital DSL/56K modem, you must install the upgrade and then complete the following steps: Setup Options 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button. 2. Select Programs, then Compaq DSL, and then Digital DSL/56K Modem Setup. Accessing the To access the DSL online Help file, complete the following steps: Online Help File...
  • Page 66 information.) Use of your Digital DSL/56K Modem in the DSL mode and/or a configuration other than described invalidates the FCC registration for your product. In addition, use of this product in the DSL mode may be limited or denied by your telecommunications service provider.

  • Page 67: Canadian Regulatory Information Governing The Use Of Tele-Communication Products

    If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, contact your local telephone company for information on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. This equipment may not be used on coin service equipment provided by the telephone company.

  • Page 68: Understanding Point-To-Point Connections

    Canadian Ringer Equivalence Number Information Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices, subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5.
  • Page 69 7-14 Learning about Your Modem...

  • Page 70: Chapter 8 Surfing The Internet

    Surfing the Internet Chapter 8 The Internet is a worldwide network of computer networks. Computer networks are two or more computers linked or connected together by cables or phone lines. These computers are linked together to provide seemingly endless amounts of information for research, education, commerce, and entertainment purposes.

  • Page 71: Understanding The World Wide Web

    Understanding the World Wide Web The World Wide Web, also known as the Web, is a popular format that has been set up on the Internet specifically for publishing and accessing information. This information is formatted into attractive pages in the form of text, graphics, animation, audio, and video called Web sites, which also contain hyperlinks to other Web sites so you can easily follow a path of associated ideas.

  • Page 72: Using A Web Browser

    Using a Web Browser A Web browser is a program that allows you to see Web sites on the Internet. Your Internet PC comes preinstalled with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Microsoft To begin surfing the Internet with Internet Explorer, complete one of the following: Internet From the Windows desktop, double-click the Internet Explorer icon.

  • Page 73: Accessing A Search Engine

    Accessing a Once you access the Internet, you can begin searching for information using a search engine. Search Engine A search engine is a type of program found on various Web sites that allows you to search the Internet for keywords you type in. The search engine will return a list of Web pages that have your keywords in them.

  • Page 74: Setting Up A Network

    Connecting Your Internet PC to a Chapter 9 Network (available on select models only) Your Compaq Internet PC may be equipped with a 1/10 or 10/100 Mbps network interface adapter and its associated driver. For the exact location of the Ethernet connector, refer to the Compaq Hardware and Software Setup poster that came with your computer.
  • Page 75 4. In the Network window, the Configuration tab is displayed: Click Add. Select Client and click Add. Select Microsoft. d. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, then click OK. Select File and Print Sharing…, then click in both boxes to make check marks appear.

  • Page 76: Sharing Folders

    Complete the following steps: Enter a User name. Your user name should be easy to remember since you will use it every time you log onto your network. b. Enter a Password. Typing of a password is optional. If you choose not to type a password, leave the password box blank.

  • Page 77: Sharing A Folder

    Sharing a Folder To share the folder, complete the following steps: 1. Locate the folder using Microsoft Windows Explorer. 2. Right-click the folder name. 3. Click Sharing. 4. Click Shared As. The folder name is displayed automatically in the Share Name box.

  • Page 78: Sharing Printers

    Sharing Printers One of the advantages of installing a network is the ability to share expensive resources, such as a printer. Setting Up To share a printer, complete the following steps: Printer Sharing From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, then click Printers.

  • Page 79: Disabling Printer Sharing

    Disabling You may occasionally find it necessary to restrict access to a shared network printer. You can only disable printer sharing at the computer to which the printer is directly Printer Sharing connected. To disable printer sharing, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 80: Chapter 10 Sending And Receiving Faxes

    Sending and Receiving Faxes Chapter 10 Your computer comes with the ability to send and receive faxes Before you try to send or receive faxes, you must have your modem connected to a telephone line and have the software running. For more information on connecting your modem, refer to the Compaq Hardware and Software Setup poster that came with your computer.

  • Page 81: Sending A Fax

    Sending a Fax To send a fax using RingCentral Fax, complete the following steps: ¥ 1. Double-click the RingCentral Fax icon located on your desktop or click the Start button from the Windows Taskbar, point to Programs. Select RingCentral Fax from the menu. The RingCentral Fax window is displayed.

  • Page 82: Chapter 11 Maintaining Your Internet Pc

    Maintaining Your Internet PC Chapter 11 Cleaning Your Internet PC The following recommended cleaning methods are provided to help you to keep the exterior surfaces of your Internet PC clean. Exterior To clean exterior surfaces, wipe with a slightly damp cloth. Surfaces Keyboard To clean the keyboard, gently wipe the surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.

  • Page 83: Using System Maintenance Features

    Using System Maintenance Features Optimize your system by using the System Maintenance features offered in Microsoft Windows. You can use the Maintenance Wizard to check your hard drive for problems, manage your hard drive space, and delete unnecessary files. The Maintenance Wizard is a one-step feature that combines ScanDisk, Disk Defragmenter Disk Cleanup Compression Agent and many other tools.

  • Page 84: Chapter 12 Government Approvals

    Government Approvals Chapter 12 European Union Notice Products with the CE marking complies with Telecommunication Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment (TTE & SES) Directive (98/13/ EC), the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms or Regulations (the equivalent international standards and regulations are in brackets):...

  • Page 85: Federal Communications Commission Notice

    Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 86: Declaration Of Conformity For Products Marked With The Fcc Logo (United States Only)

    Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 87: Telecom Network Approvals

    Telecom Network Approvals These two icons and associated statements may be found on desktop and mini-tower computers. They are intended to communicate how to access the telecommunications regulatory approval information for your product. On notebook computers, the approval information will appear on the bottom of the computer. Modem Statement from Product Label As an alternative to viewing the approval information on your product, country approval information may also be found on the Compaq Web site.

  • Page 88: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991

    An FCC Compliant 6-position modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible 6-position modular jack that is FCC Part 68 Compliant. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily.

  • Page 89: Canadian Regulations Governing The Use Of Modems

    Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Notice: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing the equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.

  • Page 90: U.k. Babt Users Notice

    U.K. BABT Users Notice (SupraExpress 56i Pro Global Modem - Desktop Products Only) The modem is intended for only use in the Compaq Internet PC. For the purposes of BABT approval, the modem is classified as a host-independent product. Telephone The modem is suitable for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network Network (PSTN) direct exchange lines and relevant branch systems (PBXs).
  • Page 91 8. This apparatus has been approved for the following facilities: Connection to direct exchange lines providing DTMF signaling Connection to compatible PBXs providing DTMF signaling Operation in the absence of proceed indication, selectable by user Call progress monitoring functions Data modem functions Auto-dialing functions Auto-answering functions Any other usage will invalidate the approval of the apparatus, if as a result, it then...

  • Page 92: Auto Dialing With The Modem

    Several options are available for auto-answering operation. The default setting is for two incoming rings. This is the recommended setting for normal operation by most computer users. Auto Dialing When entering telephone numbers, ensure that the number that appears on the screen with the Modem is correct before beginning to dial.

  • Page 93: Brugerinstruktioner I Overensstemmelse Med Danske Krav

    Brugerinstruktioner i overensstemmelse med danske krav Opkaldskoder P Compaq-modemet SupraExpress 56i Pro global modem understøtter ikke impulssignalering. Både opkaldskode P (impulssignalering) og T (tonesignalering) og T tvinger modemet til at anvende tonesignalering. Speciale gebruiksinstructies voor Nederland Aansluitfactor 1. Het modem is geschikt voor aansluiting op het openbare geschakelde telefoonnetwerk en op (analoge) telefooncentrales binnen bedrijven en instellingen.

  • Page 94: New Zealand Modem Statements

    New Zealand Modem Statements The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty.

  • Page 95: Safety

    2. Caller identification (which occurs between the first and second ring cadences) is not destroyed. This equipment does not fully meet Telecom’s impedance requirements. Performance limitations may occur when used in conjuction with some parts of the network. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances. This equipment should not be used under any circumstances which may constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers.

  • Page 96: Laser Assemblies

    The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. In addition, the diameter of the wire must be a minimum of 0.75 mm /18 AWG, and the length of the cord must be between 5 feet (1.5 m) and 6.5 feet (2 m).
  • Page 97 The CD drive is classified as a Class 1 laser product. This label is located on the outside of the CD drive: Figure A-1. Laser Label Laser Label Information Laser Type Semiconductor GaAIAs Wavelength 650-780 +/- 35 nm Divergence Angle 53.5 Degree +/- 5 Degree Output Power Less than 0.2 mW or 10.869 W/m...

  • Page 98: Using The Computer

    Using the Computer a a a a WARNING: A very small portion of the population may experience epileptic seizures when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns that are commonly present in our daily environment. These persons may experience seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing certain games, including games played on the Internet PC.
  • Page 99 Typical Agency Label Component Manufacturing Site Modem Regulation Statement Patent Information Power Supply Caution Grounding Information Voltage Ratings Agency Approvals 12-16 Government Approvals...
  • Page 100 Component Manufacturing Site Modem Regulation Statement Patent Information Power Supply Caution Grounding Information Voltage Ratings Agency Approvals Typical Agency Label Government Approvals 12-17...

  • Page 101: Energy Compliance

    Energy Agency labels are on the back of the computer. For examples of typical agency labels, refer to the Safety section. Compliance Energy Star Compliance The Energy Star logo is your assurance that your computer is in compliance with the EPA Energy Star Computers Program 2.0 guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 102 Glossary 10BaseT Unshielded twisted pair cable used to connect computers on an Ethernet network. See Ethernet. American A private, non-profit organization that facilitates the development of national National technical standards by establishing consensus among qualified public and private Standards sector groups. Institute (ANSI) American The code used to represent the conversion of keyboard characters into binary digits...
  • Page 103 binary digit A representation of the basic building block of all computer information using the symbols 0 and 1. The data represented by one binary digit is equal to one bit. See bit, byte. BIOS See Basic Input Output System. A unit of measurement used to describe the smallest possible piece of computer information, represented as a binary digit.
  • Page 104 central Controls the operation of a computer. Arithmetic and logic operations, as well as the processing unit decoding and execution of instructions are performed by the central processing unit. (CPU) See chip, microprocessor. channel A communication path. Channel Bar A feature of the Microsoft Windows 98 active desktop that provides single-click access to featured Web sites.
  • Page 105 debug To remove errors from computer program code. dedicated line A leased communication path that provides constant access to the Internet. default An automatic setting that a program uses unless alternative instructions are entered. desktop See Windows desktop. desktop A personal computer designed to be set up on a desk, as opposed to an easily- computer transportable notebook computer.
  • Page 106 digital versatile A CD-sized disc capable of storing a maximum of 17 GB of digital audio, video, or disc (DVD) data using both sides of the disc. Types of DVDs include the following: DVD-ROM (read only memory) contains read-only information. DVD-R (rewritable) allows information to be recorded to the disc only once using a rewritable DVD drive.
  • Page 107 DSL modem A device used to connect to the Internet using digital subscriber line service through standard telephone lines. See digital subscriber line. duplex Describes a communication channel that is always open in both directions. In telecommunications, it refers to the ability of both parties to transmit and receive signals at the same time.
  • Page 108 gigabyte (GB) A unit of measurement used to describe data quantity. One GB is equal to approximately one billion bytes. See byte. graphical user The collection of images and text shown on the monitor display that facilitates the interface (GUI) entry of commands and data.
  • Page 109 See high-performance addressing. HTML See Hypertext Markup Language. HTTP See Hypertext Transport Protocol. A switching device used to connect computers to a network. hyperlink Colored and underlined hypertext that when clicked provides immediate access to a file, a specific location within a file, or a Web page. See hypertext, link. hypertext Specially formatted words in a document or on a Web page that serves as a link to another location.
  • Page 110 Institute of A non-profit group involved in the development of technology and standards in the Electrical and areas of computer engineering and consumer electronics. Electronics Engineers (IEEE) interactive A term used to describe a program, such as a computer game, that immediately reacts to commands.
  • Page 111 joystick A device that permits more realistic game play than is possible with a mouse or touchpad. K56flex A data communication protocol developed by Lucent Technologies Incorporated and Rockwell International Corporation designed to transfer data at a maximum rate of 56 Kbps over standard telephone lines using a modem.
  • Page 112 log on To gain authorized access to a network or Internet service provider account by providing a user name and password. mailing list A mail forwarding service that allows subscribers to send e-mail to a single address where the message is copied and sent to all subscribers to that particular list. maillist See mailing list.
  • Page 113 Microsoft The family of GUI-based computer operating systems developed by the Microsoft Windows Corporation. Microsoft A browser program used to access and view the contents of data storage drives Windows available to the computer. Explorer Microsoft A network operating system developed by the Microsoft Corporation. Windows NT MIDI See Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
  • Page 114 Musical A computer file format used to represent musical sounds. MIDI files can be identified Instrument by the file extension .mid. Digital Interface (MIDI) navigate To move from one site or directory to another site or directory. Netscape A Web browser developed by the Netscape Communications Corporation; used to Navigator view hypertext documents on intranet Web sites as well as documents on the World Wide Web.
  • Page 115 PC card A credit card-sized device that can be plugged into a PC card slot on a notebook computer to expand its functionality. Formerly known as a PCMCIA card. See Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. See Peripheral Component Interconnect. PCMCIA See Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
  • Page 116 Product Key The Microsoft Windows operating system product identification code printed on the lower right corner of the cover of the Microsoft Windows Getting Started guide. You must enter this code during the Microsoft Windows Setup. program Software installed on a computer that facilitates the performance of useful work, such as a word processing program.
  • Page 117 screen saver A blank screen or a moving image that automatically is displayed after the computer has not been used for a predetermined amount of time. Screen savers were designed to prevent damage to the screen. As monitor technologies continue to improve and damage is no longer a concern, screen savers are now used to provide privacy and entertainment.
  • Page 118 touchpad A small, touch-sensitive pad used as a pointing device on some portable computers. By tracing a finger or other object along the pad, you can move the pointer on the display screen. You select a menu option by tapping on the pad (if this feature is enabled).
  • Page 119 V.90 Standard A standard endorsed by the International Telecommunication Union that makes it possible for modems to communicate without regard to technological differences. The k56flex standard is incorporated into the V.90 standard, ensuring compatibility between V.90-enabled and K56flex-enabled modems. Video CD See digital video disc.
  • Page 120 World Wide Web A universal database that provides a consistent means to access large amounts of information. Web documents facilitate the quick retrieval of information through the use hypertext links. See World Wide Web. Zip disk A storage device with a 100 or 250 MB capacity that is compatible with a Zip drive. Zip drive A device that can read and write data to a Zip disk.
  • Page 121 Glossary-20 Glossary...
  • Page 122 removing 4-8 CD/DVDs playing a video CD 4-10 regionalized DVDs 4-11 CDRH regulations 12-13 Index class B digital device 12-2 cleaning exterior surfaces 11-1 the keyboard 11-1 the monitor 11-1 the mouse 11-1 Compression Agent 11-2 computer name 9-2 access password 9-3 depends on password 9-4 connection speeds 7-5...
  • Page 123 viewing and hiding 4-13 DVD Player starting 4-11 installing software downloaded from the Internet 5-9 from a CD 5-8 from a diskette 5-8 International Telecommunications Union 7-1 enabling Internet file sharing 9-2 accessing a search engine 8-4 print sharing 9-2 address 8-1 energy compliance 12-15 defined 8-1...
  • Page 124 properties 7-4 Maintenance Wizard 11-2 mapping a network drive 9-4 McAfee Anti-Virus 6-4 name scanning for viruses 6-1 computer 9-2 VirusScan 6-2 user 9-3 messages workgroup 9-2 printer offline 9-5 network Microsoft Windows configuring 9-1 accessibility 5-5 connecting to a printer 9-5 accessories 5-5 hardware installation 9-1 activemovie control 5-6...
  • Page 125 software compatibility 5-8 installing 5-8 recovering from status lights 3-3 a locked program 2-2 sun status light 2-3 a locked system 2-2 surfing tips 8-3 regionalized feature System Maintenance 11-2 using 4-11 restarting the computer 2-2 ringer equivalence number 12-4 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 12-5 text conventions 1-1 tray drive...

  • Page 126: Protecting Your Data

    web page 8-1 Web server 8-1 Web site 8-1, 8-2 workgroup 9-2 World Wide Web 8-2 WWW 8-2 Zip disk inserting and removing 4-17 Zip drive 1-Step Backup/Restore 4-16 Copy Machine 4-16 FindIt 4-16 Guest 4-16 installing programs 4-19 Iomega Help 4-16 Iomega Tools 4-16 make nonremovable 4-19 protecting your data 4-18...
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