Compaq 233789-371 User manual

My Presario - Getting Started
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233789-371

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Compaq Presario
First Edition (February 2001)
Part Number 233789-371

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED CONTENTS i
Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Who Should Read This Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using My Presario—Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Symbols and Graphics Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Computer Illustrations and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Where Can I Find Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Safety and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM?. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Using My Presario—Learning More CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Your Computer at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
What’s in Front? (5000 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
What’s in Back? (5000 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
What’s in Front? (3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
What’s in Back? (3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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Plug In and Go! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Setting Up Your Computer (5000 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Setting Up Your Computer (3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Setup, Login, and Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Setting up Microsoft Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Registering with Compaq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Registering with Microsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Creating Your User Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9
Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Setting Up Your Printer (5000 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Setting Up Your Printer (3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Chapter 3 Windows Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Features of the Windows Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Viewing the Windows Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Using the Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Accessing Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Chapter 4 Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Keyboard Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys . . . . . . .4-2
Keyboard Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using CD/DVD Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Using Quick Launch Web Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

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Assigning the My programme Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Putting Your Computer to Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Waking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Understanding the System Status Lights
(available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Making Screen Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Accessing Software and Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Autoscrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Turning on the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,
and Zip Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Using the Diskette Drive (5000 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Using the Diskette Drive (3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Using the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive (5000 Series) . 4-14
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive (3200 Series) . . 4-15
Removing a Disc from a Drive (5000 Series) . . . . . . . . 4-16
Removing a Disc from a Drive (3200 Series) . . . . . . . .4-16
Playing an Audio CD (5000 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Playing an Audio CD (3200 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Playing a DVD-ROM Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Using “Regionalized”DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

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Creating Your Own CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive
(available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
Internet Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera
(available on select models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Chapter 5 Welcome to the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
What Is the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
What Is a Hyperlink? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Connecting with AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Web Searches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Searching the Web Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Setting Up Outlook Express E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Typing an E-mail Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Understanding E-mail Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Content Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages . . . . . 5-8
Restricting Internet Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
My Presario Web Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Checking Your Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

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Chapter 6 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Print Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Using the Menu to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Playing Games on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette . . . . .6-4
Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet . .6-5
Chapter 7 Computer Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Accessing Internal Computer Components . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Upgrading Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Upgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW,
and DVD-ROM Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Upgrading Computer Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Adding Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Adding the Optional Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Adding an Expansion or Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Chapter 8 Need Some Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
QuickRestore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Using the QuickRestore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Compaq Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6

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Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Display (Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Keyboard and Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Glossary
Index

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-1
In This Chapter
Introduction
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 services.
This guide is designed to help you:
➜Get acquainted with computer features you’ll want to try
during the first few days or weeks.
➜Keep your computer running smoothly with the tools on your
computer.
➜Solve problems if they occur.
Who Should Read This
Guide?, 1-2
Symbols and Graphics
Used, 1-3
Where Can I Find
Information?, 1-4
Safety, 1-5
How Do I Find
Information on the
CD-ROM?, 1-6
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1-2 INTRODUCTION MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Who Should
Read This
Guide?
This guide is designed for
both beginners and
experienced computer
users.You 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
definitions of computer
terms in everyday language.
The electronic Glossary on
the My Presario—Learning
More CD has even more
terms.
This chapter shows you
how to use this guide and
directs you to other sources
of information.
Who Should Read This Guide?
Using My Presario—Getting Started
This easy-to-scan guide helps you find the information you
want as quickly as possible. The page layout allows you to see,
at a glance, how the information is organised.
The first column lists major topics. It explains what the topic is
and why it is important to you. This column also lists important
warnings and useful tips, and it directs you to additional
reference materials.
The second column explains how to perform a procedure. It
contains step-by-step instructions.
The third column uses graphics to help you visualise the task
and to validate what you are doing, as you do it. Detailed
graphics may span both columns.

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-3
Symbols and
Graphics Used
Warnings 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 directions
may result in bodily harm or
loss of life.
Understanding the background
or concept may help you solve
a problem.
Helpful hints make using your
computer easier and faster.
Another document or another
page in this document has
related information.
▲Caution: Failure to follow directions may result in damage to
equipment or loss of data.
Computer Illustrations and Features
The computer illustrations shown and the features described in
this guide may differ slightly from your Compaq Presario
Internet PC.
Warning
Did you know ...
Tip
See also ...

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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 Web site.
Use this guide as your first
point of reference, and then
refer to the following
documents:
➜Quick Set-Up poster
➜Warranty Certificate
➜My Presario—Learning
More CD
➜Getting Started:
Microsoft Windows
manual
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The Compaq Web site is
available worldwide. As you
explore the Internet, go to
the following address for
information about products,
services, and “cool”activities:
www.compaq.com
Did you know ...
Where Can I Find Information?
Warranty Certificate
The warranty details Compaq’s commitment to repair or replace
parts during the warranty period, and it lists important Compaq
telephone numbers. In the event of a mechanical problem,
contact Compaq, not the retailer that sold you the computer.
Keep the warranty in a safe place for future reference.
Replacing Parts
The Easy Access design of your Internet PC allows you to
access internal components: in most cases, without using any
tools.
My Presario—Learning More CD describes procedures for
upgrading and replacing computer components. If you
experience a problem and you are unable to resolve the issue
after referring to this guide and the My Presario—Learning
More CD, contact Technical Support. If a replacement part is
needed, the technician will send the replacement part, along
with illustrated instructions for removing the factory-installed
part and replacing it.
Upgrading Your Computer
Expand your Presario performance with upgrades like memory
and additional peripherals, such as digital cameras and printers.
To learn more, visit the online store at:
www.compaq.com

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5
Safety
Your computer is an
electrical device. Treat it
with care to avoid personal
injury and damage to the
equipment.
To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the Safety and
Comfort guide on the My
Presario—Learning More CD
before performing any
procedures involving the
internal components of your
computer.
During an electrical storm,
disconnect your computer (and
all peripherals) from the
power source. After shutting
down your computer, turn off
the power button on the surge
protector(s).
Warning
Did you know ...
Safety
Safety and Comfort
My Presario—Learning More CD contains Safety and Comfort
information on how to:
➜Set up your work area for maximum comfort.
➜Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and
health habits while using your computer.
➜Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or
fires.
➜Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the
computer, modem, and all peripherals, such as a printer,
speakers, and monitor.
➜Become static-free before removing the side panel.

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How Do I Find Information 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 1and the
contents on the right 2.
Note: Click the Plus + sign 3
next to a topic in the left panel to
display subtopics.
3. Click the topic you want to
view. The screen displays
the topic you selected.
Note: If necessary, use the scroll
bar 4to view all of the page.
4. To view additional topics,
click topics from the
navigation panel 1.
Note: You can click the Show/
Hide Navigation Pane 5button
to close the navigation panel and
enlarge the contents panel.
5. When you finish, click the
word exit (a hyperlink) in
the lower right corner of the
screen or click the Close ∫
button in the upper right
corner of the screen (on the
title bar).
Note: You can print individual pages from
the CD or the entire set of documents. You
can also print pages from a Web site.
How Do I Find
Information on
the CD-ROM?
The My Presario—Learning
More CD has information
on the following topics:
➜Advanced features of
your computer
➜Solving computer
problems
➜Safety and comfort
➜Compaq service and
support
➜Upgrading your
computer
➜Government regulatory
information
Electronic documents often
have hyperlinks to help you
find information quickly. When
you pass the cursor over a
hyperlink, a small hand
S
is
displayed. When you click a
hyperlink, it jumps to the
referenced page. Hyperlinks
are represented by navigation
buttons, coloured text, and
images.
Did you know ...

In This Chapter
MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER 2-1
Setting Up
Your
Computer
Your Computer at a
Glance, 2-2
Plug In and Go!, 2-4
Setup, Login, and
Passwords, 2-6
Registration, 2-8
Printer Setup, 2-10
Your Internet PC is designed for complete ease of use—from
setting up to upgrading new components. This chapter
introduces you to the internal and external features of your
computer. It also walks you through the process of registering
your computer and setting up an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
account. The remaining chapters of this guide show you how
easy it is to use your Compaq Presario.
Note: Illustrations and features shown may differ slightly from your
Computer.
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2-2 SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Your Computer
at a Glance
Before you begin, you’ll
want to become familiar
with the components of
your Compaq Presario.
Some components have
colour-coded connectors that
match the ports on the back of
your computer.
Tip
Your Computer at a Glance
What’s in Front? (5000 Series)
1CD-ROM, CD-RW, or
DVD-ROM drive
2Two USB connectors for
connecting USB devices
(varies by model)—ports for
connecting peripheral
devices, such as gamepads,
joysticks, and video cameras
3Power button
4CD storage for storing five
CDs
5Diskette drive
What’s in Back? (5000 Series)
1Power port
2PS/2 mouse port; PS/2
keyboard port
3USB ports for connecting an
Internet keyboard or other
USB devices
4Serial port for connecting a
serial peripheral device
5Parallel port for connecting
peripheral devices, such as
printers
6Monitor port
7Audio speaker ports
8Microphone port
9Modem port for connecting
to a phone line
-Ethernet port for connecting to an Ethernet network (if
equipped)
Note: Connectors may vary by model.

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ETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER 2-3
What’s in Front? (3200 Series)
1Power On button
2CD-ROM, CD-RW,
or DVD-ROM drive
3Disk drive
4Two universal serial bus (USB)
ports for connecting peripheral
devices, such as gamepads,
joysticks, and video cameras
What’s in Back? (3200 Series)
1Modem port for connecting to a
phone line
2Microphone port
3Audio In / Audio Out
4Monitor port
5Serial port for connecting a serial
device such as a printer
6PS2 ports for connecting a
keyboard or mouse
7A/C Power port
8USB ports for connecting an
Internet keyboard, mouse, or
other USB device
9Parallel port for connecting a
peripheral device such as a printer
Note: Connectors or ports may vary depending on different model releases.

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Plug In and Go!
If a cable is disconnected or
you move your computer to
another location, this topic
helps you to quickly set up
again.
It’s a good idea to purchase a
surge protector to protect your
computer from electrical
spikes and power surges.
The Quick Set-Up poster that
came with your computer is a
visual guide to setting up your
computer.
Tip
See also ...
Plug In and Go!
Setting Up Your Computer (5000 Series)
Note: Do not set up the printer until
your computer has been set up.
1. Connect the monitor
according to the colour
coding, icons, and the
instructions from the
monitor manufacturer.
2. Connect the speaker cable
and microphone cable (if
applicable).
3. Connect the power cable.
4. Connect the keyboard to a
USB port on the back of the
unit and the mouse to the
PS/2 mouse port.
5. Connect the telephone cable
between the Modem Line In ~
port and the wall outlet.
6. Plug the monitor and
computer power cables into
the wall outlet or surge
protector.
7. Turn on the monitor and
press the Power On 1
button to turn on your
computer.
Note: If you are setting up your computer for the first time, follow the
on-screen instructions to register both your operating system and your
computer. The next two topics discuss the registration process.

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ETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER 2-5
Setting Up Your Computer (3200 Series)
Note: Do not set up the printer until your computer has been set up.
1. Connect the monitor
according to the colour
coding, icons, and the
instructions from the monitor
manufacturer.
2. Connect the speaker cable
and microphone cable (if
applicable).
3. Connect the power cable.
4. Connect the mouse to a PS2
port.
5. Connect the keyboard to the
USB port at the back of the unit.
6. Connect the telephone cable between the Modem Line In ~
port and the wall outlet.
7. Plug the monitor and computer power cables into the wall
outlet or surge protector.
8. Turn on the monitor and press the Power On button to turn
on your computer.
Note: If you are setting up your computer for the first time, follow the
on-screen instructions to register both your operating system and your
computer. The next two topics discuss the registration process.