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HP Compaq Presario 1700 manual available for free PDF download: Reference Manual
HP Compaq Presario 1700 Reference Manual (195 pages)
Internet PC
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
CHAPTER 1 Using this Guide
11
Text Conventions
11
Glossary
12
Index
12
Troubleshooting
12
Special Messages
12
Locating Help
12
Understanding Your Service and Support Options
13
Comments about this Guide
13
CHAPTER 2 Introducing Your Internet PC
15
Using the Touchpad
15
Setting the Tapping and Double-Tapping Feature
15
Setting the Edge Motion Feature
16
Identifying Your Storage Drives
17
Using Your Diskette Drive
17
Identifying Your Hard Drive Size
18
Securing Your Mobile Internet PC
18
Using the Security Slot
18
Setting a Power-On Password
19
Removing a Power-On Password
20
CHAPTER 3 Using Your CD or DVD Drive
21
Inserting and Removing a Disc
21
Inserting a Disc
21
Removing a Disc
22
Manually Ejecting a Disc
22
Playing an Audio CD
23
Playing a Non DVD Video CD
23
Using the DVD Player (Available on Select Models)
24
Using a "Regionalized" DVD
25
Identifying Your Region Setting
25
Changing a Region Setting
25
Play Settings
26
Display Options
27
Viewing and Hiding the DVD Player Panel
27
Enlarging and Reducing the View
27
Hiding the Taskbar
27
On-Screen Control Buttons
28
CHAPTER 4 Identifying and Removing Computer Viruses
31
Recognizing a Computer Virus
31
Using Mcafee Anti-Virus Software
31
Scanning for Viruses
32
Creating an Anti-Virus Emergency Diskette
33
Using an Anti-Virus Emergency Diskette
34
Keeping Your Anti-Virus Software Current
35
CHAPTER 5 Introducing Microsoft Windows 98
37
Customizing the Windows Desktop
37
Arranging Icons
38
Selecting a Background
38
Adding a Screen Saver
39
Finding Help
40
Windows Help
40
Running Microsoft Windows (Available on Select Models)
40
Microsoft Windows Starts here (Available on Select Models)
40
Searching for Files
41
Creating New Folders
41
Deleting Files and Folders
42
Creating Shortcuts
42
Using Microsoft Windows Accessories
43
Installing Additional Software
44
Installing Software from a CD or Diskette
44
Installing a Downloaded Program File
45
CHAPTER 6 Surfing the Internet
47
Internet Addresses (Urls)
47
Understanding the World Wide Web
48
Choosing an Internet Service Provider
48
Using a Web Browser
49
Microsoft Internet Explorer
49
Surfing Tips
50
Accessing a Search Engine
50
Using a Search Engine
51
CHAPTER 7 Sending and Receiving Faxes
53
Using Ringcentral Fax
53
Setting up Ringcentral Fax
53
Sending a Fax
54
Receiving a Fax
54
CHAPTER 8 Saving Energy with Sleep and Power Management
56
What Are Sleep and Hibernation
56
The Importance of Hibernation Mode
57
Putting Your Computer into Sleep Mode
58
Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation Mode
58
Adjusting Power Settings
58
Changing Your Power Management Settings in Microsoft Windows
58
Power Schemes Tab
59
Alarms Tab
60
Turning off Sleep Mode
60
Changing Your Power Management Settings in DOS
61
Recovering from a Loss of Electrical Power
62
Power Surges and Sags
62
Using a Surge Suppressor
62
Restarting Your Computer after a Power Failure
62
Electrical Storms
63
Creating a Personal Power Scheme
63
CHAPTER 9 Maintaining Your Internet PC
64
Battery Overview
64
Battery Power
64
Battery Operating Time
64
Storing the Battery
65
Recycling the Battery
65
Calibrating the Battery
66
Maximizing Battery Operating Time
68
Correcting a Low Battery Condition
69
Cleaning Your Internet PC
70
Using System Maintenance Features
71
Backing up Your System Using Systemsave
71
CHAPTER 10 Understanding Your Service and Support Options
72
Compaq Support
72
Compaq Remote Support (Available in Select Regions)
73
Using Compaq Diagnostics
74
Testing Equipment
75
System Record
76
Compaq Service Connection
77
Overview
77
Turning Compaq Service Connection on and off
77
How It Works
78
Compaq Service Connection Privacy and Data Security Statement
78
Internet Support
79
Quickrestore
80
Full Restore
80
System Restore
81
Selective Restore
82
Systemsave
83
Creating a Quickrestore Emergency Recovery Boot Diskette
84
Using the Quickrestore Emergency Recovery Boot Diskette
85
Drivers
86
Installing Drivers for New Hardware
86
Reinstalling Deleted Drivers
86
CHAPTER 11 Troubleshooting Guide
88
Helpful Hints
88
Understanding this Guide
88
Contacting a Compaq Authorized Service Provider
104
CHAPTER 12 Safety and Comfort
106
Promoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment
107
Important Choices
107
Take Action for Safety and Comfort
107
Key Principles
108
Finding Your Comfort Zone
109
A Range of Positions
109
Feet, Knees, and Legs
111
Back
112
Forearms, Wrists, and Hands
113
Shoulders and Elbows
114
Eyes
115
Arranging Your Work Area
116
Monitor
116
Keyboard and Pointing Device
118
Arm Supports and a Palm Rest
120
Papers and Books
121
Phone
122
Working in Comfort
123
Using a Notebook Computer
123
Typing Style
124
Pointing Style
126
Using a Keyboard on a Sofa
127
Taking Breaks and Varying Your Tasks
128
Monitoring Your Health Habits and Exercise
130
Organizing Your Adjustments
131
From the Ground up
131
From the Top down
131
Self-Check
132
Seated Position
132
Shoulders, Arms, Wrists, and Hands
132
Eyes
133
Typing Style
133
Keyboard and Pointing Device
133
Monitor
134
Notebook Computing
134
General Prevention
135
Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information
136
Introduction
136
Product Safety Policy and General Practice
136
Installation Requirements
137
General Precautions for Compaq Products
138
Precautions for Portable Computer Products
143
Precautions for Server and Network Products
143
Precautions for Products with External Television Antenna Connectors
145
Antenna Grounding
147
Precautions for Products with Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options
148
Precautions for Products with Laser Devices
149
Laser Information
150
For more Information
151
CHAPTER 13 Government Approvals
154
European Union Notice
154
Federal Communications Commission Notice
155
Modifications
155
Cables
155
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only)
156
Canadian Notice
156
Avis Canadien
156
Japanese Notice
156
Telecom Network Approvals
157
U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems
157
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)
158
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
159
Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems
159
U.K. BABT Users Notice
160
Telephone Network Connection
160
Auto Dialing with the Modem
162
Benutzerhinweise für Besondere Bestimmungen in Österreich
163
Hinweis für die Benutzung in Österreich
163
Wahlsperre
163
Benutzerhinweise für Besondere Bestimmungen in Deutschland
163
Hinweis für die Benutzung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
163
Brugerinstruktioner I Overensstemmelse Med Danske Krav
164
Opkaldskoder P Og T
164
Speciale Gebruiksinstructies Voor Nederland
164
Aansluitfactor
164
Wachten Op Kiestoon
164
Handenvrij Bellen
164
Användarinstruktioner I Överensstämmelse Med Svenska Krav
165
Uppringningskod P Och T
165
New Zealand Modem Statements
165
Safety
167
Batteries
167
Power Cords
168
Laser Assemblies
168
CDRH Regulations
168
Using the Computer
170
German Ergonomics Notice
170
Mobile Products - German Ergonomics Notice
170
Locating the Regulatory Compliance Markings Labels
171
Energy Compliance
173
Glossary
174
Index
192
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