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Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Operating SystemMicrosoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System
Manual for Presario Notebooks
Manual for Presario NotebooksManual for Presario Notebooks
Manual for Presario Notebooks
Second Edition (March 2001)
Part Number 181272-372
Compaq Computer Corporation

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Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Operating System Manual
Second Edition (March 2001)
Part Number 181272-372

CONTENTS
WINDOWS Me OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL CONTENTS-I
Chapter 1 Notebook Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
WindowsDesktop..............................1-2
CustomizingtheWindowsDesktop .............1-2
Arranging Icons ............................1-3
Selecting a Background ......................1-3
AddingaScreenSaver ......................1-4
WindowsHelp.................................1-5
FindingHelp...............................1-5
Windows Millennium Edition Tour ..............1-5
FileSearches .................................1-6
SearchingforFilesorFolders .................1-6
Folders......................................1-7
CreatingNewFolders .......................1-7
DeletingFilesandFolders ....................1-7
Shortcuts.....................................1-8
CreatingShortcuts ..........................1-8
Internet Zone Buttons ...........................1-9
Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons .......1-9
WindowsAccessories..........................1-10
Using Windows Accessories .................1-10

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Chapter 2 Notebook Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
TheControlPanel .............................2-2
Adding New Hardware Components ............2-2
Adding or Removing Windows Software
Components and Programs ...................2-3
UsingtheAdd/RemoveProgramsIcon ..........2-4
Modem Settings ...............................2-5
Country Selection for Compaq Modems
(available on select models) . . . ...............2-5
Audio Indication During Modem Dial-up .........2-6
Zoom Video Audio (available on select models) . . . 2-7
Power Management . . ..........................2-8
Changing the Power Management Setting . . . ....2-8
Changing the Power Switch Settings ...........2-9
Changing the Low Battery Settings ............2-10
Changing the Critical-Battery Setting ..........2-12
Network Connection for Internal
EthernetHardware............................2-14
Understanding Network Connection Problems . . . 2-14
Creating a Hardware Profile in Windows Me . . . . . 2-15
ConfiguringtheNoEthernetProfile............2-16
TestingtheNoEthernetProfile ...............2-17
Deleting a Hardware Profile in Windows ........2-18

WINDOWS Me OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL CONTENTS-III
Chapter3 CompaqQuickRestore .....................3-1
Accessing QuickRestore Features though
Compaq Support ...........................3-2
Understanding QuickRestore Features .............3-3
QuickRestore Features ......................3-3
UsingQuickRestore............................3-4
QuickRestoreOptions .......................3-4
SelectiveRestore ..........................3-5
UserBackup ..............................3-7
UserRestore ..............................3-9
Creating a QuickRestore Emergency Diskette . . . 3-10
FactoryRestore ...........................3-11
Special Notebook Capabilities . . .................3-13
Increasing Storage Space on Your Hard Drive . . . 3-13
AccessingtheUserBackupFolders ...........3-14
DeletingfilesfromtheDataFolder ............3-15
Procedure for Deleting files from the
DataFolder ..............................3-16
UsingYourQuickRestoreCD ................3-17

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WINDOWS Me OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL NOTEBOOK OPERATING SYSTEM 1-1
In This Chapter
In This ChapterIn This Chapter
In This Chapter
Notebook
Operating
System
The Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Edition operating
system (herein after referred to as Windows or Windows Me)
allows you to perform tasks by clicking menu items and small
pictures (called icons). Windows also allows more than one
program to run at a time as well as share information between
programs.
When you turn on your Notebook for the first time, you will be
prompted for user information. Follow the prompts on the screen
to get started using your Notebook, register your Notebook, and
learn about your Notebook software licence agreements and
settings. The Windows Me setup begins automatically.
Refer to the Windows Millennium Edition Quick Start Guide,
your Beyond Setup Guide, and the specific options
documentation included with your Notebook for additional
information on using your Notebook and Windows Me.
Windows Desktop, 1-2
Windows Help, 1-5
File Searches, 1-6
Folders, 1-7
Shortcuts, 1-8
Internet Zone Buttons, 1-9
Windows Accessories, 1-10
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Windows
Desktop
Windows Help for detailed
information on customizing
your desktop.
Windows Millennium Edition
Quick Start Guide which
contains additional
information on using Windows
Me with your Notebook.
See also
See also
Customizing the Windows Desktop
The Windows desktop is the screen you see when the Windows
startup is complete. You can arrange your desktop exactly the
way you want it.
No. Description
1Icons represent files, folders, programs, and other objects that
you use.
2Windows desktop is the basic Windows work area.
3Start button displays a menu of commands for starting programs,
changing system settings, locating files, updating your system,
and getting help.
4Windows taskbar provides a way to organize your programs and
files and navigate between files.
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You can also arrange your
icons in organized rows by
right-clicking the Windows
desktop and choosing Line Up
Icons from the Shortcut menu.
Did you know...
Arranging Icons
You can arrange the icons on your desktop for quick and easy
access to frequently used items.
To arrange icons, complete the following steps:
1. Right-click anywhere on the Windows desktop.
2. From the Shortcut menu, select Arrange Icons.
3. Choose the method you want to arrange the icons.
You can arrange icons in the following ways:
–By Name (alphabetically)
–By Type (file extension)
–By Size (size of the file)
–By Date (date the file was created or edited)
–Auto Arrange (automatic icon arrangement)
Selecting a Background
If you occasionally like a change of scenery, you can change
the background setting on your desktop for a different look
anytime you wish. You can install an assortment of wallpapers
or you can use the default wallpaper provided by Windows Me.
To change the background on your desktop, complete the
following steps:
1. Right-click the Windows desktop and select Properties
from the Shortcut menu.
2. Select the Background tab.
3. Select the Wallpaper background you prefer.
4. Click OK to apply the background.

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You can download new
screen savers from the
Internet or buy them in your
local computer store.
All screen savers and other
media downloaded from the
Internet consume space on
your hard disk.
You can set the length of time
you want the computer to be
inactive before the screen
saver begins.
Did you know...
Did you know...
Did you know...
Adding a Screen Saver
You can add or change your Notebook’s screen savers at any
time. Using screen savers allows you to change the scenes on
your display screen when your Notebook is inactive for a
specified period of time.
To add a screen saver, complete the following steps:
1. Right-click the Windows desktop and select Properties
from the Shortcut menu.
2. Select the Screen Saver tab.
3. From the Screen Saver drop-down list, select the design
you prefer.
4. Click the Settings button to choose options for the
screen saver.
5. Click Preview to view the screen saver.
6. In the box next to Wait, enter the number of minutes you
want your Notebook to wait before starting the screen saver.
7. Once you have selected the screen saver and settings you
want, click OK to accept the changes and close the
dialog box.

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Windows Help
Some Notebooks contain the
Compaq Knowledge Center.
Look for documentation
included with your Notebook
for more details.
Did you know...
Finding Help
Windows Help is a valuable tool that can provide answers to
many of your questions about Windows.
To search for information in Windows Help, complete the
following steps:
1. Click the Start button, then click Help.
2. Select the Contents,Index,Search,orFavorites tab
for help. (Select models contain the Compaq Knowledge
Center.)
Windows Millennium Edition Tour
The tour gives beginners some basics of using Windows Me,
and highlights some features that are new in Windows Me. You
canfinditbyclickingtheStart Button, clicking Help,then
clicking Tu t o r i a ls on the Help and Support toolbar.

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File Searches
From the Date tab in Find File
or Folders, you can provide a
time frame in which the file
was created or modified to help
search for and find a file
or folder.
From the Advanced tab, you
can specify the type or size of
document to search for.
Did you know...
Searching for Files or Folders
In Windows you can search for files or folders by entering a
complete or partial name, the date the file was created, or the file
type or size.
To search for a file or folder, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button.
2. Point to Search and select ForFileorFolders.
3. In the Search for files or folders named box, type the name
of the file or folder, or as much of it as you can remember.
4. Specify the drive, then click the Search Now button.
5. Click the check box next to Include subfolders.
6. Click Find Now. Your Notebook will search the drive and
subfolders you selected and display a list of files or folders
that match the search options you specified.

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Folders
Deleted files and folders are
temporarily stored on the hard
disk. To permanently remove
these files from your hard disk,
you must periodically empty
the Recycle Bin.
To empty the Recycle Bin,
right-click the Recycle Bin
K
KK
K
icon, then select Empty
Recycle Bin.
Did you know...
Creating New Folders
Windows allows you to create folders to organize your files. For
example, you can create a folder and name it Budget2000. In
this folder you could store all files related to expenses, profits,
taxes, and so forth.
To create a folder, complete the following steps:
1. Right-click the Start button and choose Explore from the
Shortcut menu to open Windows Explorer.
2. From Windows Explorer, click to select the drive in which
you want to place the new folder.
3. Right-click in Explorer and choose New from the
Shortcut menu.
4. Choose Folder.
5. Type a name for the new folder and press Enter.
Deleting Files and Folders
To delete a file or folder, complete the following steps:
1. Right-click the file or folder you want to delete, then click
Delete from the pop-up menu. The Confirm File Delete
dialog box is displayed.
2. Click Ye s if you want to delete the file or folder. If you do not
want to delete the file or folder, click No or Cancel.

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Shortcuts
To use the shortcut, double-
click the new shortcut icon.
Did you know...
Creating Shortcuts
Shortcuts are used to open files and programs without having to
select them from the Start menu or from their permanent
location on the hard drive. If you frequently use a certain file or
folder, you can place a shortcut for it on your desktop as an icon
or on the Start menu for quick access.
To create a shortcut to a file or folder, complete the
following steps:
1. Right-click the Start button and choose Explore from the
Shortcut menu to open Windows Explorer.
2. From Windows Explorer, locate the file or folder you want to
use to create the shortcut.
3. Click the file or folder to select it.
4. Right-click the selected file or folder and choose Create
Shortcut from the Shortcut menu.
5. Right-click and drag the shortcut to the Windows desktop or
a particular folder.
6. When Windows prompts you with a Shortcut menu, choose
Create Shortcut(s) Here.

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Internet Zone
Buttons
The Internet Zone buttons,
located above your
Notebook’s keyboard, can
automatically connect you
to the Internet. These
buttons give you one-touch
access to frequently used
Internet activities.
Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons
You can reprogram the Internet Zone buttons to reflect your
personal preferences.
To reprogram your Internet Zone buttons, complete the
following steps:
1. From the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Settings and
then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Easy Access Buttons ÿicon.
3. To reprogram the buttons, follow the instructions provided in
the dialog box.
Note: The progammablity of the Internet Zone Buttons will vary. Some
can be reprogrammed to an Internet URL or to an application on your
computer. Other Internet Zone Buttons can only be reprogrammed to an
Internet URL or are preset. Refer to your Beyond Setup Guide for more
details on your Notebook’s Internet Zone Buttons.

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Windows
Accessories
You can attach a microphone to
your Notebook and record
sounds using the Windows
Sound Recorder.
Did you know...
Using Windows Accessories
Windows is equipped with a number of accessories. The
following are brief descriptions of some of the accessories
available to you:
• Communications offers the following features:
– Dial-up Connections Networking enables you to connect
to another computer or to a network.
– Home Networking Wizard enables you to create you
own personal network of connected computers.
– HyperTerminal enables you to connect to a remote
computer, send and receive files, and connect to computer
bulletin boards or similar information services.
– Phone Dialer enables you to place calls using your
computer. It also stores a list of your calls for you to
review as needed.
• Entertainment offers the following features:
– Windows Media Player allows you to play multimedia
files (audio and video) saved in these and other
formats: .wav,.mid,.rmi,.avi,and.mpg. You can also play
CD Audio on conventional CD discs.
– Sound Recorder allows you to record sounds on
your Notebook.
– Volume Control provides the power to control
Windows sound. You can control the balance between the
left and right speakers, change the volume, and mute
certain devices.
• System Tools offers various utilities for your system,
including Clipboard Viewer, Disk Cleanup, Disk
Defragmenter, and ScanDisk.
•Calculatorprovides a means to perform simple and
complex calculations.

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• Imaging allows you to view, zoom, rotate, and print a
previewed image.
• Notepad offers a place to work with unformatted text.
•Paintallows you to create and edit graphics.
• WordPad provides basic word-processing features.
To use any one of these accessories, complete the
following steps:
1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then
point to Programs.
2. Click Accessories and select the feature you want to use.

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WINDOWS Me OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL NOTEBOOK CONFIGURATION 2-1
In This Chapter
In This ChapterIn This Chapter
In This Chapter
Notebook
Configuration
This chapter shows you how to configure your Presario
Notebook after you have set up Microsoft Windows Millennium
Edition operating system (herein after referred to as Windows or
Windows Me).
This guide is a supplemental reference to the Microsoft
Millennium Edition guide that came with your Windows
Millennium Edition software.
The Control Panel, 2-2
Modem Settings, 2-5
Power Management, 2-8
Network Connection
for Internal Ethernet
Hardware, 2-14
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