Compaq 4103TH Bedienungsanleitung

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Leider widmen nicht viele Nutzer ihre Zeit der Gebrauchsanleitung Compaq 4103TH. Eine gute Gebrauchsanleitung erlaubt nicht nur eine Reihe zusätzlicher Funktionen des gekauften Geräts kennenzulernen, sondern hilft dabei viele Fehler zu vermeiden.

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In der Gebrauchsanleitung finden wir vor allem die Antwort über den Bau sowie die Möglichkeiten des Geräts Compaq 4103TH, über die Nutzung bestimmter Accessoires und eine Reihe von Informationen, die erlauben, jegliche Funktionen und Bequemlichkeiten zu nutzen.

Nach dem gelungenen Kauf des Geräts, sollte man einige Zeit für das Kennenlernen jedes Teils der Anleitung von Compaq 4103TH widmen. Aktuell sind sie genau vorbereitet oder übersetzt, damit sie nicht nur verständlich für die Nutzer sind, aber auch ihre grundliegende Hilfs-Informations-Funktion erfüllen.

Inhaltsverzeichnis der Gebrauchsanleitungen

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    My Presario - Getting Started www .compaq.com 243606-371[...]

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    Notice © 20 01 Compa q Compute r Corpora ti on COMP A Q an d the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and T rademark Off ice. Microsoft and W indows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respecti ve companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical o[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED C ONTENTS i Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Who Should Read This Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Using My Presario—Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Symbols and Graphics Used . . . . . . . . [...]

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    ii C ONTENTS M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Keyboard Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Using CD/DVD Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Using Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Using Quick Launch Web Buttons . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED C ONTENTS iii Creating Your Own CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive (available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Internet Video Camera . . . . . .[...]

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    iv C ONTENTS M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 Print Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Using the Menu to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Digital Audio [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED I NTRODUCTION 1-1 In This Chapter In tr oduc tion Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC, you have joined the world-wide community of Presario computer users. Once your computer is set-up and connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information, entertainment, and online servi[...]

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    1-2 I NTRODUCTION M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Who Should Read This Guide? This guide is designed for both beginners and experienced computer users.Y ou can read from cover to cover to learn basic information about your computer or scan the guide for information on a specific topic. The Glossary , in the back of this guide, has brief definit[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED I NTRODUCTION 1-3 Symbols and Graphics Used W arnings and cautions are displayed to protect you from injury , your equipment from damage, and your files from data loss. Symbols and Graphics Used The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide and the CD documentation: Failure to follow directio[...]

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    1-4 I NTRODUCTION M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Where Can I Find Information? Information is available in several forms: printed documents, electronic documents on the CD that came with your computer , and the Compaq W eb site. Use this guide as your first point of reference, and then refer to the following documents: ➜ Quick Set-Up poster [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED I NTRODUCTION 1-5 Safety Y our computer is an electrical device. T reat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the equipment. T o r educe the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, r ead the Safety and Comfort guide on the My Pr esario — Learning More CD befor e performing any pr ocedu[...]

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    1-6 I NTRODUCTION M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED How Do I Find Informat ion on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario — Learning More CD 1. Choose the topic or manual you want to learn more about by clicking 2 times. 2. The screen displays the file hierarchy in the navigation panel on the left 1 and the contents on the right 2 . Note: Click the Plus [...]

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    In This Chapter M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-1 Using Y our Co m p u t e r Y our Computer at a Glance, 2-2 K eyboard Basics , 2 -3 K eyboard Buttons , 2-4 Scroll Mouse, 2-10 Speak ers , 2- 12 Diskette, Har d Dr iv e, CD-ROM, CD-R W , D VD-ROM, and Zip Driv es, 2-13 Internet Video Camer a, 2-19 2 In this chapter , you [...]

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    2-2 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Your Computer at a Glance Before you begin, you ’ ll want to become familiar with the components of your Compaq Presario. Some components have color- coded connectors that match the ports on the back of your computer . Tip Your Computer at a Glance What ’ s in Front? 1 CD-ROM, CD-R [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-3 Keyboard Basics The standard keys perform the following functions: ➜ Main keys are the typewriter-style keys. ➜ Function keys are the F1 through F12 keys. T wo of these keys are active even without a program running. F1 allows you to get help on W indows-related topics. F3 allows yo[...]

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    2-4 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Keyboard Buttons The keyboard buttons make it easier and faster to get on the Internet, use your favourite software, or listen to your favourite CD. Y ou might even want to watch a movie or send an e-mail. The CD/DVD control buttons provide a quick and easy way to play a CD or a DVD mov[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-5 W ith the press of a keyboard button, you can get on the Internet fast, read your e-mail, or check out the latest in entertainment. Depending on which Internet Service Provider (ISP) you have, the default options provided by the Internet Zone buttons may vary . Until you set up your Int[...]

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    2-6 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Y ou can access your favourite program, W eb site, or document by pressing the Quick Launch We b buttons. These are the Help G and My Program D buttons. Refer to “ Pr eventive Maintenance ” on the My Pr esario — Learning More CD for additional information on service and support. S[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-7 After you assign the My Program D button settings, pressing the button automatically opens your selected software, W eb site, or document. Instructions for r eassigning this button ar e found on the My Pr esario — Learning More CD. The Vo l u m e C o n t r o l buttons allow you to con[...]

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    2-8 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED If you ’ re going to be away from your computer but want to leave the power on, you can let your computer go to sleep. This process allows you to run programmes while your computer goes into a low-power state, which saves energy . However , some software — such as DVD software activ[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-9 The system lights on the keyboard provide a quick status of your computer and keyboard settings. Post Office Pr otocol (POP) is a commonly used messaging pr otocol. The most widely used implementation of this pr otocol is POP3. POP3 is a r etrieval protocol, used to r etrieve mail messa[...]

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    2-10 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Scroll Mouse Y our computer comes with a scroll mouse. The scroll mouse directs a cursor on the W indows desktop. Y ou use the mouse to move quickly and easily through a document or W eb site. Instead of using the scroll bar to display pages, move the scroll wheel on your mouse forward[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-11 AutoScroll allows you to move forward and backward through a document without having to move the mouse or mouse wheel continuously . The scr oll mouse can be customised for a left-handed user fr om the Mouse Pr operties dialog box. (Open the Contr ol Panel and right-click the mouse ico[...]

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    2-12 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Speakers (available on select models) Speaker options depend on which model you purchase. However , the JBL Platinum Series are the standard speakers that come with most new Compaq Presario monitors. Y ou can use the speakers freestanding or mount them to the side of the monitor . For [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-13 Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and Zip Drives Using the Diskette Drive 1. Hold a diskette with the label facing up and the arrow on the diskette pointing toward the drive; then gently push the diskette into the drive. 2. T o remove a diskette, press the Eject button 1 on[...]

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    2-14 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED The CD-ROM drive allows you to read data from a CD or listen to a music CD. The CD-R W drive allows you to read and write data to a disc(s) for storage, and allows you to listen to music or read data CDs. The DVD-ROM drive allows you to view your favourite movies, listen to music, or r[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-15 A CD-ROM drive reads CDs, CD-R, and CD-R W media. A DVD-ROM drive reads all CD media, plus DVD discs. When you have finished listening to the CD, store the disc in the storage compartment on the front of your computer or in its protective case. T o adjust the volume, r efer to Adjustin[...]

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    2-16 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Y ou can only play a DVD movie from a DVD-ROM drive. When you are finished watching a movie, store the DVD in its protective case. Y ou can contr ol the actions of the DVD player (pause, r ewind, etc.) from the CD/ DVD contr ol buttons on the keyboar d. Refer to Adjusting the V olume i[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-17 The CD-R W drive allows you to create your own CDs. Y ou can buy two types of media: CD-R and CD-R W . CD-R media can be played on most of the newer CD players, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM drives. CD-R media can be written to only once. However , you can write to CD-R W media using multiple re[...]

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    2-18 U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive (available on select models) Note: Y our computer must be turned on before you can insert a Zip disk. 1. Hold the Zip disk, label- side facing up, and gently push the disk into the Zip drive until you hear it snap into place. 2. Right-click the Start[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED U SING Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-19 Internet Video Camera Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera (a vailable on select models) The Logitech camera installs within minutes. Refer to the Logitech documentation packed with the camera for detailed operating instructions. Note: Do NOT plug the camera into your Internet[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED W ELCOME TO THE W EB 3-1 In This Chapter Basic Concepts , 3-2 Internet Co nnection, 3-3 W eb Searches , 3-4 E-mail, 3-5 Con tent Advisor , 3-8 W elc ome to the W eb In just a few moments, you will be on the W orld W ide W e b. It is estimated that thousands of new users will be joining you to connect to the Inter[...]

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    3-2 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Basic Concepts Internet, W eb, URL, hyperlinks, cyberspace — sound confusing? The Internet definitely has its own terminology . T ake a few moments to understand some basic concepts that will help you start surfing the W eb. T o begin surfing, you need to establish an Internet Service P[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED W ELCOME TO THE W EB 3-3 Internet Connect ion Connecting with AOL If you have chosen AOL as your ISP and completed “ Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL, ” press the Instant Internet ∆ button to access the AOL home page. Screen varies with version of AOL. Internet Connection W eb pages are viewed with a W e[...]

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    3-4 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Web Searches One way to find what you ’ re looking for on the W eb is to use a search engine — your personal guide to the W eb. A search engine takes information that is scattered on W eb sites all around the world and lists it for easy viewing and printing. Note: AOL is available in [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED W ELCOME TO THE W EB 3-5 E-mail E-mail (electronic mail) is very similar to the mail the postal carrier delivers to your home or office — except much faster . Y ou can send letters, pictures, postcards — even music and video clips — to friends, family , and co-workers in an instant. Outlook Express is an e-[...]

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    3-6 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED T o send and receive e-mail, you need an e-mail address so that your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will know where to “ pick up ” and “ deliver ” mail. The My Pr esario — Learning Mor e CD has information on finding e-mail addr esses. E-mail extensions identify the type of ser[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED W ELCOME TO THE W EB 3-7 Now that you ’ ve connected to an ISP , set up Outlook Express, and have an Internet address, it ’ s time to write your first e-mail message. E-mail addr esses are written in a very specific way . Be sur e the e-mail addr ess you enter contains no spaces and has a period after the ser[...]

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    3-8 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Content Advisor Y ou receive e-mail messages automatically , even when your computer is shut down! Y our ISP stores these messages until you decide to open your e-mail program and read them. Y our e-mail status light on the keyboard will glow when you have e-mail. The e-mail status light [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED W ELCOME TO THE W EB 3-9 The Internet provides you with access to a wide variety ofinformation, but some information may not be suitable for every viewer . W ith Content Advisor , you can: ➜ Control Internet access. ➜ Set up a password. ➜ Set up a list of W eb sites that people who use your computer cannot [...]

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    3-10 W ELCOME TO THE W EB M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED C OMMON T ASKS 4-1 In This Chapter Co m m o n T ask s In this chapter , you learn how to perform some of the more common activities with your new Internet PC. More details about these and other everyday activities can be found on the My Pr esario — Learning Mor e CD. Print Basics , 4-2 Digital Audio Files, 4-3 [...]

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    4-2 C OMMON T ASKS M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Print Basics T o print one or more pages from a document file or W eb page, you have to connect your printer and install the necessary software. These procedures are detailed in the “ Setting Up Y our Computer ” chapter in this guide. T o see what the document will look like when printed, s[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED C OMMON T ASKS 4-3 Digital Audio Files In addition to music CDs, your computer can play digital audio files, such as music downloaded from the Internet. Y ou can download MP3 files and play them using Audio Manager software (available on select models). Digital Audio Files Playing Digital Audio Files 1. From the [...]

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    4-4 C OMMON T ASKS M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Games Y our new Internet PC is not only a powerful tool for surfing the Internet and running software, it can also allow you to play games. Y our computer came with several W indows games preinstalled, and many more are available for purchase or by downloading from the Internet. Y ou can play g[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED C OMMON T ASKS 4-5 Software Y ou may want to purchase and install additional software. Software can be installed from a CD, DVD, or diskette, and it can be downloaded from a W eb site. The installation process automatically begins when you insert the CD in the disc drive. If the installation process doesn ’ t a[...]

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    4-6 C OMMON T ASKS M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED If you download software from a W eb site, follow the installation instructions that are usually displayed on the W eb page. If installation instructions are not available, complete the steps listed here. Befor e downloading files of any kind fr om the Internet, make sur e that call-waiting is [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 5-1 In This Chapter Need Some Help? This chapter provides information on how to identify and fix common problems that may occur with your computer . W ithout contacting a technician, you can easily diagnose and fix many computer problems on your own. Helpful Hints , 5-2 QuickR estore CD , 5- 3[...]

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    5-2 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Helpful Hints For additional tr oubleshooting information r elating to your printer or monitor , see the documentation that came with your equipment. See also ... Helpful Hints If you encounter problems with your computer , monitor , or software, review the following check list before taki[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 5-3 QuickRestore CD The QuickRestore CD can reinstall the software to the state it was in when you purchased the computer . Y ou also have the option of restoring your computer to the way it was when you performed the last User Backup. User Backup cr eates USER.PQI files. These files ar e read[...]

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    5-4 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Compaq Support Compaq Support If you have a computer problem or question, check the following resources for answers: ➜ Review the “ Need Some Help? ” chapter in this guide for suggestions on how to fix the problem. ➜ Press the Help G button on the keyboard to access service and sup[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 5-5 Troubleshooting If a solution does not fix your problem, try all solutions for the symptom or try the solution a second time. Befor e contacting T e chnical Support, keep in mind that the information needed to corr ect the pr oblem may be at your fingertips. T ry pr essing the Help G butto[...]

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    5-6 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Symptom CD-ROM, CD-RW , or DVD-ROM drive cannot read a disc or takes too long to start. Recording audio CDs is difficult or impossible. CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Note: See online Help in the Easy CD Creator software for detailed troubleshooting tips. Problem Solution CD has been inserted u[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 5-7 Symptom Not reading drive: “ Abort, Retry , Fail? ” message appears. “ Non-system disk or disk error ” message is displayed. Diskette Drive Problem Solution A non-formatted diskette has been inserted. T o format the diskette: 1. Double-click the My Computer g icon on the Windows de[...]

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    5-8 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Diskette drive light stays on. Diskette drive cannot save information to diskette. Diskette drive cannot read a diskette. Symptom Diskette has been improperly inserted. Remove the diskette and reinsert it as follows: Insert the edge with the sliding cover into the drive, face up, and push [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 5-9 Symptom Screen is blank, and monitor power light is not lit. Screen is blank. Display (Monitor) Problem Solution Monitor power cable is not connected to monitor or wall outlet. Reconnect the power plug on back of monitor and to wall outlet. Monitor is not turned on. Press the Po we r butto[...]

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    5-10 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Symptom Computer seems to be locked up. Hard drive error message is displayed. Hard drive fault protection error message is displayed. Hard Drive Problem Solution Programme in use has stopped responding to commands. Attempt a normal Windows shutdown. If this fails, press the Reset button [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 5-11 Symptom Cannot connect to the Internet. Cannot automatically launch Internet programmes. Internet takes too long to download Web sites. Internet Access Problem Solution Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is not set up properly . Verify Internet settings or contact your ISP for assist[...]

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    5-12 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Symptom Keyboard commands and typing are not recognised by computer . Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow . Mouse will only move vertically or horizontally . Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Problem Solution Keyboard connector is not properly connected. 1. On the Windows taskbar , [...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED N EED S OME H ELP ? 5-13 Memory Problem Solution All memory in computer is being used by open programmes, and memory is needed for desired task. T o avoid Windo ws automatically running unnecessary programmes a t startup: 1. From the Windows desktop, c lick the Start button. 2. Select Run . 3. In the Open box, ty[...]

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    5-14 N EED S OME H ELP ? M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED Power Problem Solution Line voltage selection switch is not in the proper position for your region (115V/ 230V). Set the line voltage selection switch to the correct setting for your region, or call Compaq T echnical Support for assistance. Refer to your Certificate of Warranty for detail[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED G LOSSARY 1 1394 port A new type of connector for plugging in peripherals with extremely fast data transfer rates, such as video cameras. B back up T o copy files in case the original files are lost or damaged. brow ser Software that searches for , displays, and downloads text, graphics, sound, and video from the[...]

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    G LOSSARY 2 M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED E e-mail (elec tr onic mail) Messages sent over the Internet. F fa x mo de m A modem that allows your computer to transmit and receive faxes. file extension A period and three characters after a file name that indicate the programme in which the file was created. For example, filename.doc . The .doc e[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED G LOSSARY 3 minimise T o shrink a running programme window into a button on the W indows taskbar by clicking the Minimise Q button — the button with the minus sign in the upper-right corner of a window . Click the button on the taskbar to view the window again. modem A device inside the computer that converts d[...]

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    G LOSSARY 4 M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED search engine A programme, accessed on the Internet, that allows you to search large databases for information, using keywords or phrases. serial por t A small connector on the back of the computer (or keyboard) for plugging in a thin cable attached to a serial device, such as a mouse. server A comput[...]

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    2 I NDEX M Y P RESARIO — G STTING S TARTED CD/DVD-ROM cleaning 5-6 Windows does not detect driver 5-6 CD/DVD-ROM Control buttons 2-4 Eject/Load 2-4 Fast Forward/Next Track 2-4 Play/Pause 2-4 Rewind/Previous Track 2-4 Stop 2-4 CD/DVD-ROM drive 2-2 CD-ROM drive 2-2 inserting a disc 2-15 removing a disc 2-15 , 2-16 CD-RW drive backup disc 2-18 Compa[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED I NDEX 3 F files accessing 2-11 function keys F1 through F12 2-3 G games playing 4-4 H hard drive backup 2-18 damaged 5-14 failure 5-7 problems with 5-10 storing system files 2-14 using 2-14 Help Service and Support folder 2-6 Windows desktop 2-6 helpful hints 5-2 Hotmail 3-5 hyperlink 1-6 defined 3-2 I icons New[...]

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    4 I NDEX M Y P RESARIO — G STTING S TARTED mouse See also Scroll Mouse problems 5-12 wireless 2-10 MP3 4-3 My Programme button assigning 2-7 N numeric keys 2-3 O Outlook Express 3-5 Inbox 3-8 setting up 3-5 P parental controls 3-9 password 3-9 remembering 3-5 power problems with 5-14 Power On button 2-2 printing documents 4-2 from the Internet 4-[...]

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    M Y P RESARIO — G ETTING S TARTED I NDEX 5 service and support 5-4 sleep mode 2-8 , 5-9 customising 2-8 software installing downloaded files 4-6 speakers Audio In port 2-13 cassette player 2-13 CD player 2-13 MP3 player 2-13 turning on 2-13 volume control 2-13 start-up disk 5-14 status lights caps lock 2-9 e-mail 2-9 number lock 2-9 scroll lock 2[...]

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