Document Outline

• Contents
• Introduction
  • Who Should Read This Guide?
    • Using My Presario—Getting Started
  • Symbols and Graphics Used
    • Computer Illustrations and Features
  • Where Can I Find Information?
  • Safety
    • Safety and Comfort
  • How Do I Find Information on the CDROM?
    • Using My Presario—Learning More CD
• Setting Up Your Computer
  • Your Computer at a Glance
    • What’s in Front?
    • What’s in Back?
  • Plug In and Go!
    • Setting Up Your Computer
  • Registration
    • Registering with Compaq and Microsoft
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP)
    • Setting Up an ISP Account
  • Printer Setup
    • Setting Up Your Printer
• Windows Basics
  • Features of the Windows Desktop
    • Viewing the Windows Desktop
    • Using the Start Menu
  • Help
    • Accessing Online Help
• Using Your Computer
  • Keyboard Basics
    • Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys
  • Keyboard Buttons
    • Using CD/DVD Control Buttons
    • Using Internet Zone Buttons
    • Using Quick Launch Web Buttons
    • Assigning the My Program Button
    • Adjusting the Volume
    • Putting Your Computer to Sleep
    • Waking Your Computer
    • Understanding the System Status Lights
  • Scroll Mouse
    • Making Screen Selections
    • Accessing Software and Files
    • Scrolling
    • Autoscrolling
  • Speakers
    • Turning on the Speakers
    • Adjusting the Volume
  • Diskette, Hard Drive, CDROM, CDRW, DVDROM, and Zip Drives
    • Using the Diskette Drive
    • Using the Hard Drive
    • Inserting a CD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive (number and style of drives vary by model)
    • Removing a Disc from a Drive
    • Playing an AudioCD
    • Playing a DVD-ROM Movie
    • Creating Your Own CDs
    • Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive (available on select models)
    • Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive
  • Internet Video Camera
    • Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera (available on select models)
• Welcome to the Web
  • Basic Concepts
    • What Is the Internet?
    • What Is a Hyperlink?
  • Compaq Connection Helper
    • Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL
  • Internet Connection
    • Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSN
    • Connecting with AOL
  • Web Searches
    • Searching the Web Using Compaq.NET Powered by MSN
    • Searching the Web Using AOL
  • E-mail
    • Setting Up Outlook Express E-mail
    • Typing an E-mail Message
    • Understanding E-mail Addresses
    • Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express
    • Sending an E-mail Using AOL
  • Content Advisor
    • Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages
    • Reading Your AOL E-mail Messages
    • Restricting Internet Content
  • My Presario Web Site
    • Checking Your Registration
• Common Tasks
  • Print Basics
    • Using the Menu to Print
  • Digital Audio Files
    • Playing Digital Audio Files
  • Games
    • Playing Preinstalled Games onYourComputer
  • Software
    • Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette
    • Installing Software Downloaded fromtheInternet
• Computer Upgrades
  • Internal Components
    • Accessing Internal Computer Components
  • Upgrading Components
    • Upgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVDROM Drives
    • Upgrading Computer Memory
  • Adding Components
    • Adding an Additional Hard Drive
    • Adding an Expansion or Option Card
• Need Some Help?
  • Helpful Hints
    • Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup
  • Recovery CD
    • Using the Recovery CD
  • Compaq Support
  • Troubleshooting
    • Audio
    • CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM
    • Diskette Drive
    • Display (Monitor)
    • Hard Drive
    • Internet Access
    • Keyboard and Scroll Mouse
    • Memory
    • Power
• Glossary
• Index