Compaq Presario Notebook PC Mounting instructions

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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System Manual
First Edition (April 2000)
Part Number 181247-001

CONTENTS
WINDOWS 2000 OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL CONTENTS-I
Chapter 1 Notebook Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Windows Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Customizing the Windows Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Arranging Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Selecting a Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Adding a Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Windows Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Finding Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
File Searches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Searching for Files or Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Creating New Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Deleting Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Shortcuts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Creating Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . 1-9
Windows Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Using Windows Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

CONTENTS-II WINDOWS 2000 OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL
Chapter 2 Notebook Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Adding or Removing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Adding/Removing Windows Components . . . . . . . . 2-2
Adding or Removing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Country Selection for the Compaq
56K V.90 PCI Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Audio Indication During Modem Dial-up . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Zoom Video Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Changing Power Management Setting . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Changing the Power Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Changing the Low-Battery Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Changing the Critical-Battery Setting . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Network Connection for Internal Ethernet Hardware . . 2-15
Understanding Network Connection Problems . . . 2-15
Creating a Hardware Profile in Windows 2000 . . . 2-16
Configuring the No Ethernet Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Testing the No Ethernet Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
System Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Deleting a Hardware Profile in
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Using the QuickRestore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Index

WINDOWS 2000 OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL NOTEBOOK OPERATING SYSTEM 1-1
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Notebook
Operating
System
The Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional operating system
(herein after referred to as Windows or Windows 2000) 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, the
Windows setup begins automatically.
Windows Desktop, 1-2
Windows Help, 1-5
File Searches, 1-6
Folders, 1-7
Shortcuts, 1-8
InternetZoneButtons,
1-9
Windows Accessories,
1-10
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Windows
Desktop
Windows Help for detailed
information on customizing
your desktop.
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 2000.
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 and click Pattern.
3. From the Patterns list, choose the background you prefer.
4. Click OK to close the Pattern dialog box, then 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.
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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 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, or Favorites tab
for help.

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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 For File or Folders.
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,
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icon, then select Empty
Recycle Bin.
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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 Yes 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,
automatically connect you
to the Internet. These
buttons give you one-touch
access to your most
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.

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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 the accessories available
to you:
•Accessibility allows you to configure Windows for your
vision, hearing, and mobility needs.
•Communications offers the following features:
–Network and Dial-up Connections enables you to
connect to another computer or to a network.
–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.
–CD Player allows you to 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.

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•Games provides several activities for your entertainment.
•System Tools offers various utilities for your system,
including Clipboard Viewer, Disk Cleanup, Disk
Defragmenter, and ScanDisk.
•Calculator provides a means to perform simple and
complex calculations.
•Imaging allows you to view, zoom, rotate, and print a
previewed image.
•Notepad offers a place to work with unformatted text.
•Paint allows 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 2000 OPERATING SYSTEM MANUAL NOTEBOOK CONFIGURATION 2-1
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Notebook
Configuration
This chapter shows you how to configure your Presario
Notebook after you have set up Microsoft Windows 2000
Professional operating system (herein after referred to as
Windows or Windows 2000).
This guide is a supplemental reference to the Microsoft 2000
Professional guide that came with your Windows 2000
Professional software.
The Control Panel, 2-2
Modem Settings, 2-6
Power Management, 2-9
Network Connection for
Internal Ethernet
Hardware, 2-15
System Recovery CD, 2-20
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The Control
Panel
This section covers:
•Adding or Removing
Hardware
•Adding/Removing
Windows Components
•Adding or Removing
Programs
If you are ever prompted for
Windows 2000 CD, go to the
following directory on your
hard drive: C:\i386.
Tip
Adding or Removing Hardware
Most hardware devices are plug and play compliant. Windows
will locate the proper device driver or prompt you to insert the
media provided by your hardware manufacturer. Follow the
on-screen instructions and use any diskette or CD that has been
provided by your hardware manufacturer. If no diskette or CD
has been provided, you may find the drivers in the following
directory: C:\i386.
Adding/Removing Windows Components
To add or remove different components from Windows,
complete the following steps:
1. Click the Start button,point to Settings, then to
Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs ¤icon. A
welcome dialog box is displayed.
3. Click the Add/Remove Windows Components button. The
Windows Components Wizard is displayed showing the
various components of your Notebook.
4. Select the component you want to configure, then click the
Details button. The Component Details dialog box
is displayed.
5. Select the component(s) you want to add or remove, and
click Next. The adding or removing process begins. You are
alerted when it is complete.

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Adding or Removing Programs
To add or remove programs on your Notebook, complete the
following steps:
1. Click the Start button,point to Settings, then to
Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs ¤icon. A
welcome dialog box is displayed.
3. Click Next.The Add/Remove Programs dialog box is
displayed with the following three buttons on its right side:
–Change or Remove Programs
–Add New Programs
–Add/Remove Windows Components
4. Click one of the buttons to display its dialog box and follow
the on-screen instructions.

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Change or Remove Programs
When you click the Change or Remove Programs button, you
see all the programs that are installed on your Notebook.
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Caution: Programs should never be removed from your Notebook by
deleting program files and folders in Windows Explorer.
You can display these programs in the Add/Remove Programs
dialog box according to their name, size, frequency of use, or
date last used.
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Caution: Programs added to your Notebook interact with the software that is
already there. Removing programs incorrectly can damage software you
want to keep. Programs you have installed with the Add/Remove Programs
utility can later be safely deleted with that utility.
To change or remove a program, complete the following steps:
1. Click the Start button,point to Settings, then to
Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs ¤icon. A
welcome dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the program you want to change or remove.
4. Click the Change/Remove button. The Confirm File
Deletion dialog box is displayed.
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Caution: You may not be prompted to confirm deletion after clicking the
Add/Remove button. Make sure you want to remove the program before
clicking the Add/Remove button.
5. Click Yes if you want to remove the program or click No if
you don’t want to remove it.
Add New Programs
You can use the Add New Programs feature to do one of the
following:
•Add programs using a diskette or a CD
•Add new Windows features and device drivers using
Windows 2000 updates