Compaq Presario 6500 - Desktop PC User manual

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Getting Started
Compaq Presario
6000 and 8000 Series Computer
This guide helps you get acquainted
with the features of your computer,
and provides solutions to problems.
Connection locations and system
components may vary.
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© 2002, 2003 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P.
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Getting Started iii
Contents
1 Getting Information and Updates
Warranty and Support Guide . . . . . . . . . 1–2
2 Setting Up the Computer
Turning On the
Computer for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Registering with Compaq . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Making Recovery CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Working in Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
3 Using the Computer
Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive . . . . . . 3–2
Using the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Using the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Support for Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Using the Combo Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Inserting and Removing
a CD or DVD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Playing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Creating a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–11
Maintaining the CD or
DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–13
Using the DVD Writer Drive . . . . . . 3–13
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iv Getting Started
Using the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–14
Using the Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . 3–15
Using the Optical Mouse. . . . . . . . . 3–16
Using the Wireless Optical
Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17
Using the Compaq Keyboards. . . . . . . . 3–17
Using the Internet Buttons. . . . . . . . . 3–19
Customising the Internet Buttons . . . . 3–22
Modifying Monitor Display Properties. . . 3–22
Turning Off the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 3–23
Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–24
Using the Print Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . 3–24
Saving Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–25
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–26
Hibernation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–27
Automatic Standby or
Hibernation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–28
4 Using the Internet
The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
What Is the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
What Is a Hyperlink?. . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
Web Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3
Content Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7
5 Maintaining the Computer
Routine Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . 5–1
Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Cleaning Up the Hard Drive . . . . . . . 5–3
Emptying the Recycle Bin . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Scanning the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . 5–4
Defragmenting the Drive. . . . . . . . . . 5–5
Virus Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
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Getting Started v
6 Using Application Recovery
and System Recovery
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Application Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator . . . . 6–7
System Recovery Using Recovery CDs . . . 6–9
7 Finding Help & Support
Integrated Help Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Online Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Preparing to Ship the Computer. . . . . . . . 7–3
Solving Minor Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–4
8 Upgrading the Computer
Preparing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Removing or Upgrading a Drive. . . . . . . 8–6
Locating Drive Positions . . . . . . . . . . 8–7
Removing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7
Replacing or Adding a Drive . . . . . 8–13
Upgrading or Replacing Memory . . . . . 8–17
Removing a Memory Module . . . . . 8–18
Replacing or Adding a
Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19
Removing or Installing an
Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–22
Reassembling the Computer . . . . . . . . . 8–27
Index
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vi Getting Started
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Getting Started 1–1
1
Getting Information and Updates
Information about your computer is available in the
printed documents that came with your computer
and from the Compaq Web site. Use this guide as
your first point of reference, and then refer to the
following documents:
■Quick Setup guide
■Warranty and Support Guide
The Compaq Web site provides additional
information about your computer:
■For general information about products and
services, go to
http://www.compaq.com/athome/
■For answers to computer support questions,
go to
http://www.compaq.com
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Getting Information and Updates
When requesting computer support, include the
following information in your inquiry. Please write
it down now for your future reference. (The serial
number is found on a label attached to the chassis
of your computer.)
Product Name: ______________________________
Model Name: _______________________________
Serial Number: ______________________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________________
Warranty and
Support Guide
The Warranty and Support Guide describes the
Compaq commitment to repair or replace parts
during the computer’s warranty period, and lists
important Compaq telephone numbers.
In the event of a mechanical problem, contact
Compaq, not the retailer who sold you the
computer. Keep the guide in a safe place for
future reference.
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Getting Started 2–1
2
Setting Up the Computer
Follow the steps shown in the Quick Setup guide
to set up the computer in your work area. Then
read the topics in this section describing how to
turn on the computer for the first time, and finish
the registration process.
After registering, install any software programs that
came on CDs or DVDs included in the computer
box (select models only).
Turning On the
Computer for the First Time
After you’ve finished connecting the components of
your computer by using the steps illustrated in the
Quick Setup guide, you’re ready to turn on the
computer.
First, press the Power button on the monitor. Then,
to turn on the computer, press the Power button on
the front of the PC.
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2–2 Getting Started
Setting Up the Computer
When you first turn on the computer, a series of
startup screens appears. For some models, you
choose your language: click an option to select
your language, and then click OK. Confirm your
selection by clicking Yes. Wait while the PC makes
preparations. (It may take up to 15 minutes to set
up the language on the PC.) To proceed with the
initial Microsoft
®
Windows
®
setup, you must
answer a few additional questions.
Registering with Compaq
As part of the initial setup in some
countries/regions, you are prompted to register the
computer with Compaq. It’s important to register so
that you can be notified of changes and updates to
the Compaq Presario.
We recommend that you register the Compaq
Presario at this time. You can register any of
these ways:
■When you first start up your computer, follow
the onscreen instructions, and register as soon
as you have a modem connection.
■Double-click the Registration icon on your
desktop, and follow the onscreen instructions.
The registration icon appears on your
desktop only if you did not register during
the initial setup of your computer.
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Getting Started 2–3
Setting Up the Computer
Making Recovery CDs
In the unlikely event that there is damage to the
hard disk drive, or you have to replace it, you must
use recovery CDs that you create to reinstall the
operating system and software. Make the recovery
CDs for your PC by using the Compaq Recovery
CD Creator now, before a need occurs. Refer
to “Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator”
on page 6–7. This program assembles the
necessary files and writes the information
onto CDs.
Working in Comfort
After assembling your computer, but before you
begin using it, make sure the computer and your
work area are properly set up to maintain your
comfort and productivity. Refer to the printed
Safety and Comfort Guide included in your
literature pack.
To use the Compaq Recovery CD
Creator program, your PC must have
a CD-RW drive or other drive that can
write to CDs. If necessary, purchase a
Windows XP–compatible CD-RW drive
from a computer or electronic store.
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2–4 Getting Started
Setting Up the Computer
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Getting Started 3–1
3
Using the Computer
The operation of your computer is controlled by
two kinds of software:
■The Microsoft Windows operating system,
which governs the interaction of the
computer’s hardware, peripherals, and
software applications
■Software applications, such as Microsoft
Works, which perform specific functions
You will find information about using applications
and Microsoft Windows in the printed manuals
and online Help that accompany them. For
Microsoft Windows, you can also press the Internet
Help Gbutton on your keyboard to access the
built-in Help and Support Centre.
This chapter provides introductory information
about your computer’s hardware. For additional
details, see Chapter 8, “Upgrading the Computer.”
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Using the Computer
Using the
Diskette (Floppy) Drive
The diskette drive (also known as a floppy drive)
uses a 3.5" diskette (or floppy disk) to store files.
A diskette can hold up to 1.44 MB of data. Once
information is copied onto a diskette, it remains
until you delete or overwrite it.
■To insert a diskette, hold it with the label facing
up, and the arrow on the diskette pointing
toward the drive; then gently push the diskette
into the drive.
Inserting and Removing a Diskette
1
2
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Using the Computer
■To remove a diskette, press the Eject button 1
on the diskette drive.
Remove the diskette from the drive prior to shutting
down Microsoft Windows, so that Windows runs
when you restart.
Using the Hard Drive
You can store computer operating files,
applications, data, Internet files and
personal files on your hard drive.
As you create and save files, download
information from the Internet, install applications,
or receive e-mail messages and attachments, your
hard drive storage space diminishes. The amount
of information you can store on your computer’s
hard drive depends on the size of the drive,
so you may want to check the available space
before installing an application or copying a
large amount of data.
CAUTION: Wait until the diskette drive
activity is complete (the activity light 2
stops glowing) before removing a
diskette. Removing a diskette, when the
drive is reading from or writing to the
diskette, can damage the diskette or the
information stored on it.
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3–4 Getting Started
Using the Computer
To Check Hard Disk Space
1. Click the Start button on the Windows
taskbar.
2. Click My Computer.
3. Click the hard disk drive you are checking,
usually labelled (C:).
4. Notice the amount of free space listed in the
Details area, and make sure it is enough for
your application or data.
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Getting Started 3–5
Using the Computer
Using the CD or DVD Drive
Your computer may have one or two optical
drives — CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,
and/or DVD+RW/+R drives — depending on
the model you purchased. Some computers have
a combination drive (known as a combo drive),
which combines the functions of two drives into
one. These drives feature either a DVD+RW/+R
drive and a CD-RW drive, or a DVD-ROM and
a CD-RW drive. Optical drives allow you to
perform several different activities, such as storing
information, listening to music, or viewing and
creating movies.
DVD-ROM and DVD+RW/+R drives take longer to
begin playback than CD drives because they must
determine the type of media being played. If any
of the drives fails to play a disc, check to make sure
that the disc is inserted with the label facing up,
and properly seated in the drive.
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3–6 Getting Started
Using the Computer
Comparison of Drives and Actions
Allows you to CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R
Read CDs, CD-Rs, andCD-RWs••• •
Read DVDs • •
Read data from CD • • • •
Listen to music • • • •
Record music onto a CD • •
Write data to disc for storage • •
View movies • •
Record home videos •
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Getting Started 3–7
Using the Computer
Support for Disc Types
You can use several different types of optical discs
with your CD or DVD drives. The type of drive
in your computer and the type of disc you use
determine what you can do. For example, you
can listen to music, but not record it, if you use a
CD-ROM disc in the CD drive. On the other hand,
you can record and play back a DVD movie if
you use a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the
DVD+RW/+R drive.
Using the Combo Drive
The combination drive is available on select
models only. It combines the functions of two drives
into one: either a DVD+RW/+R drive and a
CD-RW drive or a DVD-ROM and a CD-RW drive.
When you insert a disc into the combo drive, the
computer automatically detects the type of disc:
■If you insert a software program CD, it is
available for use.
■If you insert a music CD, a window opens for
the program that plays CDs. See “Listening to
Music” on page 3–9.
■If you insert a DVD movie, the Video window
and WinDVD control panel open. See
“Playing a Movie” on page 3–10.
A DVD+R disc is compatible with more
DVD set-top players than a DVD+RW disc.
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Using the Computer
If you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, use
RecordNow to copy audio or data files. If you
insert a blank DVD, a program opens for you
to use to record to the disc. See “Using the
DVD Writer Drive” on page 3–13.
Inserting and Removing
aCDorDVDDisc
To insert or remove a CD or DVD disc, follow the
procedures below.
To Insert a Disc
1. Press the Load/Eject button to open the drive.
Inserting a CD or DVD disc
2. Carefully lift the disc from the disc case. Hold
the disc by the edges and the centre hole
only, to avoid touching the surface.
3. Place the disc, label side facing up, into the
round area of the tray.
4. Press the Load/Eject button to close the drive.
Your computer must be turned on before you
can insert or remove a CD or DVD disc.
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