Compaq Compaq Presario User manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Using This Guide
Special Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Special Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Locating Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Service and Support Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Comments About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2 Checking Your Connections
Identifying the Front Components of Your Internet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Identifying the Rear Components on Your Internet PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Chapter 3 Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard
Using the Internet Button Suite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using the Multimedia Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Using Additional Button Features of Your Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reprogramming Your Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Disabling and Enabling the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Working with the Standard Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Keyboard Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Chapter 4 Introducing the Digital Creativity Imaging Center
Understanding Digital Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Creating Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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Chapter 5 Learning About Your CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Drive
Understanding Your CD-R and CD-RW Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Accessing the just!burn User’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
The just!burn CD Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
PacketCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
just!audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
CD!backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
just!data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Chapter 6 Learning About Your TV Out Connection
Using Your TV Out Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Chapter 7 Upgrading Your Compaq Internet PC
Identifying the Major Components of Your Internet PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Replacing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Identifying Power Supply and Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Power Supply Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Data Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Installing an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Determining Expansion Card Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Inserting an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Adding or Replacing an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Installing an Additional Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Adding a Secondary Hard Drive When an Internet PC Is Equipped with a Hard Drive
in the Top Drive Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Installing a Secondary Hard Drive When the Internet PC Has an Open
Top Drive Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Replacing a Diskette Drive or Zip® Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Installing Additional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Replacing the Real-Time Clock Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Removing and Inserting a Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

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Chapter 8 Understanding Your Service and Support Options
Compaq Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Built In Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Launching Built In Technician. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Using Built In Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Entering Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Compaq Remote Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Compaq Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Testing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
System Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Compaq Service Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Turning Compaq Service Connection On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Compaq Service Connection Privacy and Data Security Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Internet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
QuickRestore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
SystemSave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Increasing the Size of the SystemSave Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
SystemRestore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Selective Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Full Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Creating a QuickRestore Emergency Recovery Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Using the QuickRestore Emergency Recovery Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
New Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Reinstalling Deleted Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16

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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Troubleshooting Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Troubleshooting Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Troubleshooting CD or DVD Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Troubleshooting Diskette Drive and Zip Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Troubleshooting Display (Monitor) Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Troubleshooting Fax Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Troubleshooting Game Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Troubleshooting Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Troubleshooting Internet Access Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Troubleshooting Keyboard and Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Troubleshooting Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Troubleshooting Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Troubleshooting Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Contacting a Compaq Authorized Service Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Index

Using This Guide 1-1
Chapter 1 Using This Guide
Thank you for buying a Compaq Internet PC. This Features Guide will help you to
familiarize yourself with the features of your Internet PC as well as give you
information on how to upgrade your computer.
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
◆Folder names appear with initial capital letters: Favorites
◆File names appear in italics with an initial capital letter: Setup.exe
◆Command line statements appear in lowercase bold type: a:\install
◆Names of icons appear in bold type followed by a picture of the icon:
My Computer Gicon
◆Menu items appear in bold type: Programs, Accessories

1-2 Using This Guide
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.
+
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+NOTE: Important information concerning the operation of your Internet PC.
`
``
`CAUTION: Failure to follow directions may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
a
aa
aWARNING: Failure to follow directions may result in bodily harm or loss of life.
Locating Help
Compaq provides you with several resources to help you learn about your Internet
PC.
Glossary Computer terms that may be unfamiliar to you are identified in the glossary
inReference Manual.
Index The index in each guide or manual is a comprehensive list of the topics covered in
this manual.

Using This Guide 1-3
Service and
Support Guide
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
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.
+
++
+NOTE: Locate the model and serial numbers for your computer before you call technical support.
Write your computer’s model and serial numbers below for future use.
Troubleshooting The Troubleshooting section shows how to fix many common
computer-related issues. Refer to the Troubleshooting section located in the
Features Guide.
For More
Information
For the latest information about the topics discussed in this Reference Manual,
please visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com.
Model and Serial Number Information
Purchase Date
Store Name
Computer Model Number
Computer Serial Number
Monitor Model Number
Monitor Serial Number

1-4 Using 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. It is not for the purpose of obtaining
technical assistance.

Checking Your Connections 2-1
Chapter 2 Checking Your Connections
The following diagram shows how to connect devices to your Internet PC and to
identify all connectors.
Compaq Internet PC Rear Connectors
+
++
+NOTE: The view shown may differ slightly from your Internet PC.

2-2 Checking Your Connections
Identifying the Front Components of Your Internet PC
Internet PC Front Components
+
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+NOTE: The view shown may differ slightly from your Internet PC.
No. Component
1CD, DVD, or CD-RW Drive (DVD and CD-RW Drive available on select models only; location
of the CD-RW Drive may vary)
2Pressure point used to open the door
3Diskette Drive
4Diskette Drive Activity Light
5Zip Drive (available on select models only)

Checking Your Connections 2-3
Identifying the Rear Components on Your Internet PC
The following table identifies the icons for the components that are located on the
back of your Internet PC.
6Hard Drive Activity Light
7CD, DVD, or CD-RW Drive Eject Button
8Diskette Drive Eject Button
9Zip Drive Ejuect Button/Activity Light
-Power Status Light
qPower Button
wDigital Creativity Imaging Center (available on select models only)
No. Component
Icon Component
ZScroll Mouse
ãAC Power Connector
TInternet Keyboard
WUSB Ports (2)
VSVGA Monitor Port
²Parallel Printer Port
[Digital Flat Panel Monitor Port (available on select models only)
XSerial Port

2-4 Checking Your Connections
* For more information on the 56K V.90 PCI modem, refer to the Learning About Your Modem section in the
Reference Manual supplied with your computer; for information on the digital modem, refer to the Introducing the
Compaq Digital DSL/56K Modem section in the Reference Manual.
•IEEE-1394 Connector
:Microphone
zTV Out
®or PHONE Modem Line Out* (The appearance of your modem may vary.)
^or LINE Modem Line In* (The appearance of your modem may vary.)
SGame Port
¾or Audio In
½or Audio Out
Icon Component
=>

Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard 3-1
Chapter 3 Using the Compaq Internet
Keyboard
Your Compaq Internet Keyboard offers an assortment of Easy Access buttons that
make accessing the Internet and using your favorite software programs easier and
faster. Along with the standard computer keyboard, the Internet Keyboard provides
the following:
◆Internet Button Suite
◆Multimedia Easy Access buttons
Using the Internet Button Suite
The Internet buttons allow easy access to the following:
◆e-mail
◆Internet searches
◆your favorite Web sites
◆electronic shopping

3-2 Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard
Internet Button Suite
+
++
+NOTE: For the Internet Button Suite to operate, you must be connected to the Internet. Until you set up
your Internet Service Provider (ISP), each Internet button will launch the Compaq Internet Setup
process.
No. Icon United States Countries Outside the United States
12Instant E-Mail provides one-touch access for
sending and reading your E-mail.
Instant E-Mail provides one-touch access for sending and
reading your E-mail using Microsoft Outlook Express.
2-Community takes you to a predefined Web site
that provides unique services for communication
over the Internet.
Community takes you to a predefined Web site that
provides unique services for communication over the
Internet.
3$My Presario is your instant connection to Compaq
for product information, helpful hints, performance
updates, service, and more.
My Presario is your instant connection to Compaq for
product information, helpful hints, performance updates,
service, and more.
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Instant Internet provides your daily start point to
the Internet. It connects you to a personalized Web
page filled with local weather, news, sports, and
financial information.
Instant Internet provides your daily start point to the
Internet. It connects you to a personalized Web page filled
with local weather, news, sports, and financial information.
5©Instant Search accesses a default Web site that
helps you locate information on the Internet.
Instant Search accesses a default Web site that helps you
locate information on the Internet.
6*
Online MarketPlace takes you to an electronic
shopping experience. Compaq has partnered with
several companies to provide you with the
convenience of catalog shopping at the touch of a
button.
Instant Answer provides you with a central location to
obtain specific information about your Internet PC.
7°
Retail Central provides an instant connection to
your computer store and a variety of leading
consumer companies.
Secure E-Commerce/Featured Web Site takes you to an
electronic shopping experience. Compaq has partnered
with several companies to provide you with the
convenience of catalog shopping at the touch of a button.

Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard 3-3
Using the Multimedia Easy Access Buttons
The Multimedia Easy Access buttons allow you to easily do the following:
◆control your CDs and DVDs
◆change the volume
◆skip tracks
◆mute the sound
◆eject or load CDs and DVDs
+
++
+NOTE: These multimedia buttons are not programmable.
Multimedia Easy Access Buttons
No. Icon Component
1ˆPlay/Pause starts or stops CD or DVD temporarily.
2‹Rewind/Previous Track skips to the previous track.
3ŒFast Forward/Next Track skips to the next track.
4‘Stop ends the CD or DVD playback.
5’Eject/Load ejects or loads the CD or DVD.

3-4 Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard
Using Additional Button Features of Your Keyboard
Your Internet Keyboard is equipped with several special-purpose buttons.
Additional Keyboard Buttons
No. Icon United States Countries Outside the United States
1²
Quick Print enables you to quickly
print from your Microsoft compatible
programs. This button is
programmable.
Quick Print enables you to quickly print
from your Microsoft compatible programs.
This button is programmable.
2kBuilt In Technician allows you to
open the Built In Technician software.
Launch enables you to launch Microsoft
Works/Microsoft Word (depending on your
computer). This button is programmable.
3„Minus allows you to decrease the
volume of your PC audio.
Minus allows you to decrease the volume
of your PC audio.
4@Mute allows you to temporarily mute
your PC audio.
Mute allows you to temporarily mute your
PC audio.
5…Plus allows you to increase the
volume of your PC audio.
Plus allows you to increase the volume of
your PC audio.
6n
Sleep puts your computer into a low
power state, as well as wakes your
computer. The light on the Sleep
button glows green when the system
is awake, and amber when the system
is asleep.
Sleep puts your computer into a low
power state, as well as wakes your
computer. The light on the Sleep button
glows green when the system is awake,
and amber when the system is asleep.

Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard 3-5
Reprogramming Your Easy Access Buttons
You can reprogram the Internet Easy Access buttons to reflect your personal
preferences.
+
++
+NOTE: The Easy Access Internet buttons can only be reprogrammed to other URLs (Web sites).
The Easy Access ¸icon is located on the Windows desktop Status bar. It can also
be accessed by clicking the Start button, then Programs and choosing
Reprogram Easy Access Buttons.
To reprogram your Easy Access buttons, complete the following steps:
1. From the Status bar, right-click the Easy Access ¸
¸¸
¸icon and choose
Reprogram Easy Access Buttons. The Compaq Easy Access Button Settings
window is displayed.
2. Click the button you wish to change.
3. Follow the instructions provided.
After you have reprogrammed the button, move the cursor over each button and your
choices will be displayed by Hover Help. Select the choice you prefer.
Disabling and
Enabling the
Easy Access
Buttons
You can turn off all Easy Access buttons from the Easy Access Button program.
When the buttons are disabled, only the Sleep and Volume Control buttons will
operate. The Easy Access ¸icon located on the Status bar will appear with a red X
on top. You can still access the button functions if you click the Easy Access ¸
icon.
To disable the Easy Access buttons, complete the following steps:
1. From the Status bar, right-click the Easy Accessý¸ icon.
2. Click Disable Easy Access Buttons.
To enable the Easy Access buttons, complete the following steps:
1. From the Status bar, right-click the Easy Access ¸icon.
2. Click Enable Easy Access Buttons.

3-6 Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard
Working with the Standard Keyboard Keys
The standard keyboard has four major types of keys:
◆main keys (typewriter-style)
◆function keys (F1 through F12)
◆arrow keys (← → ↑ ↓)
◆numeric keys (calculator-style)
Some keys have special functions when used either alone or combined with other
keys. The functions may vary depending on the programs you are using. Refer to
Help to learn how these keys can be used in combination with other keys to develop
shortcuts in your programs.
Key/
Button Description
← → ↑ ↓ Arrow moves the cursor left, right, up, and down.
±Windows opens the Start menu.
)Windows Application usually has the same effect as a right mouse click.
Alt Alt is frequently used in combination with other keys. By pressing Alt, the focus
moves from the cursor to the menu bar. The effect depends on the program you are
using.
Backspace Backspace moves the cursor left one space and deletes the character in that space.
Caps Lock Caps Lock capitalizes all letters when typed. The Caps Lock light on the keyboard
glows when the key is active.
Ctrl Control is normally used in combination with other keys. The effect depends on the
program you are using.
Delete Delete deletes the character to the right of the cursor and moves the following text
left one space.
End End moves the cursor to the end of the text line, table cell, or document. It can also
be used in combination with other keys.
Esc Esc exits a program, moves back one window, or cancels a command, depending on
the program you are using.
F1-F12 Function keys are assigned specific tasks, depending on the program you are using.
Some tasks include shortcuts, spelling and grammar, and activating the menu bar.
Refer to Help for details on specific key combinations.

Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard 3-7
Home Home moves the cursor to the beginning of the text line, table cell, or document.
Home can also be used in combination with other keys.
Insert Insert switches typing between insert and overtype modes. For example, after
pressing this key, new text is either inserted into the current text or replaces it.
Page Up/
Page Down
Page Up/Page Down moves the page up or down.
Pause Pause temporarily stops screen scrolling. The effect depends on the program you are
using.
Print Scrn Print Scrn prints the displayed screen in most programs.
Scroll Lock Scroll Lock prevents automatic scrolling in some programs and allows scrolling to
be controlled by the arrow keys. The Scroll Lock light on the keyboard glows when
this key is activated. The effect depends on the program you are using.
Shift Shift is frequently used in combination with other keys. The effect depends on the
program you are using.
Key/
Button Description

3-8 Using the Compaq Internet Keyboard
Keyboard Status Lights
Status lights provide information about your computer’s operation. Your Internet
Keyboard is equipped with the status lights shown below.
Keyboard Status Lights
No. Icon Component
1âNum Lock indicates that use of the 10-key number pad will produce only numbers.
Pressing the Num Lock key on the keyboard will activate and deactivate this function.
2áCaps Lock capitalizes letters when typed. When this function is active, the keyboard
status light will glow. Select this function by pressing the Caps Lock key on the left of
your Internet Keyboard.
35Scroll Lock indicates that automatic scrolling has been disabled.