HP Compaq Presario User manual

b
Getting Started
Compaq Presario
S 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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Getting Started v
Contents
1 Setting Up the PC
Turning On the PC for the First Time . . . . . 1–2
Registering with Compaq . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Recovery CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Working in Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
2 Getting Information and Updates
Warranty and Support Guide . . . . . . . . . 2–2
3 Using the PC
Using the Diskette (Floppy) Drive . . . . . . . 3–2
Using the Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Using a CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
Using a Combo Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Inserting and Removing
a CD or DVD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Playing a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Playing Video CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Recording with the CD-RW Drive. . . 3–11
Recording with the
DVD Writer Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17
Maintaining the CD
or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–17
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vi Getting Started
Using Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–18
Using Multi-Channel
Audio Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–19
Connecting the PC to a Television . . . . . 3–24
Connecting to a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . 3–24
Viewing the PC Image on TV . . . . . . 3–26
Disabling the TV Option . . . . . . . . . 3–27
Disconnecting the TV. . . . . . . . . . . . 3–28
Using the Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–29
Switching Mouse Button
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–31
Scrolling with the Mouse . . . . . . . . . 3–31
Panning with the Mouse . . . . . . . . . 3–32
Using the Compaq Keyboards. . . . . . . . 3–32
Using the Internet Buttons. . . . . . . . . 3–36
Customizing the Internet Buttons . . . . 3–39
Modifying Monitor Display Properties. . . 3–40
Turning Off the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–41
Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–41
Saving Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–42
Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–43
Hibernation Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–44
Setting Automatic Standby or
Hibernation Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–45
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
Restricting Internet Content. . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
5 Maintaining the PC
Routine Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . 5–1
Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Uninstalling Programs . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Removing Desktop Icons. . . . . . . . . . 5–3
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Cleaning Up the Hard Disk Drive . . . . 5–4
Emptying the Recycle Bin. . . . . . . . . . 5–5
Scanning the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . 5–5
Defragmenting the Drive . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
Virus Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
6 Using Application Recovery
and System Recovery
Using System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Application Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
System Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–4
Using Compaq Recovery CD Creator . . . . 6–7
System Recovery Using Recovery CDs . . . 6–8
7 Finding Help & Support
Integrated Help Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Preparing to Ship the PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–2
Solving Minor Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–3
8UpgradingthePC
Preparing the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Removing or Upgrading a Drive . . . . . . . 8–5
Locating Drive Positions . . . . . . . . . . 8–6
Removing a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–7
Replacing or Adding a Drive . . . . . 8–12
Upgrading or Replacing Memory . . . . . 8–17
Removing a Memory Module . . . . . 8–17
Replacing or Adding a
Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–19
Removing or Installing an
Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–21
Reassembling the PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–26
Index
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viii Getting Started
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Getting Started 1–1
1
Setting Up the PC
Follow the steps shown in the Quick Setup guide
to set up the PC. Read the topics in this section
describing how to turn on the PC for the first time,
and finish the registration process.
After registering, install any software programs that
came on CDs or DVDs included in the PC box
(select models only).
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1–2 Getting Started
Setting Up the PC
Turning On the
PC for the First Time
1. Press the Power button on the monitor.
2. Press the Power button on the front of the PC.
3. Click an option to select your language (if
applicable for your model). Click OK, and
then confirm your selection by clicking Yes.
Wait while the PC makes preparations. (It may
take up to 30 minutes to set up the language
on the PC.)
4. Set up Microsoft
®
Windows
®
by following the
onscreen instructions.
Registering with Compaq
As part of the initial setup in some
countries/regions, you are prompted to register the
PC with Compaq (select models only). It’s important
to register so that you can be notified of changes
and updates to the Compaq Presario.
To register, either:
■Follow the onscreen instructions during the
initial setup and register as soon as you have
a modem connection.
Or
■If you did not register during the initial setup of
your PC, double-click the registration icon on
your desktop, and follow the onscreen
instructions.
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Getting Started 1–3
Setting Up the PC
Recovery CDs
Make recovery CDs for your PC now, before a
need occurs. If the hard disk drive is ever
damaged, or you have to replace it, you must use
recovery CDs that you create to reinstall the
operating system and software. Refer to “Using
Compaq Recovery CD Creator” on page 6–7.
Working in Comfort
After assembling your PC, but before you begin
using it, make sure the PC and your work area
are properly set up to maintain your comfort and
productivity. Refer to the Safety and Comfort Guide
for important ergonomic information. To view this
information either:
■Click Start, All Programs, Compaq,
Compaq pc tools, and then click Safety
and Comfort Guide.
Or
■Type http://www.compaq.com/ergo/
into your Web Browser address box,
and then press Enter on the keyboard.
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1–4 Getting Started
Setting Up the PC
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Getting Started 2–1
2
Getting Information and Updates
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 answers to PC
support questions. You can also press the Internet
Help Gbutton on your keyboard to access the
built-in Help and Support Center.
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2–2 Getting Started
Getting Information and Updates
When requesting PC support, include the following
information in your inquiry. Write it down now for
your future reference. (The serial number is on a
label attached to the chassis of your PC.)
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 PC’s warranty period and lists important
Compaq telephone numbers.
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Getting Started 3–1
3
Using the PC
The operation of your PC is controlled by two kinds
of software:
■The Microsoft Windows operating system,
which governs the interaction of the PC’s
hardware, peripherals, and software
applications.
■Software applications, such as Microsoft
Works, which perform specific functions.
Information about using applications and
Microsoft Windows is in the printed manuals and
online Help. For Microsoft Windows, you can also
press the Internet Help Gbutton on your keyboard
to access the built-in Help and Support Center.
For additional details, see Chapter 8, “Upgrading
the PC.”
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3–2 Getting Started
Using the PC
Using the Diskette (Floppy)
Drive
The diskette drive (select models only) 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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Getting Started 3–3
Using the PC
■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.
Using the Hard Disk Drive
As you create and save files, download
information from the Internet, install applications,
or receive e-mail messages and attachments, your
hard disk drive storage space diminishes. The
amount of information you can store on your PC’s
hard disk drive depends on the size of the drive.
The PC comes with a hard disk drive that is
preloaded with software programs and a partition
within the hard disk drive that takes up a certain
amount of space on the hard disk drive.
CAUTION: Wait until the diskette drive
activity is complete (the activity light 2stops
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.
The system recovery image is in a partition
area of the hard disk drive; this disk space
is not available for your use.
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3–4 Getting Started
Using the PC
The partition:
■Houses a backup version of the operating
system and the programs included with the PC.
■Takes up about 5 GB of hard disk drive space,
reducing the total amount of space available
for your use.
To check the available space:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Click My Computer.
3. Click the hard disk drive you are checking,
usually labeled (C:).
The amount of free space is listed in the
Details area.
To learn how to perform maintenance tasks for the
hard disk drive, such as uninstalling unneeded
programs or defragmenting the hard disk drive, go
to “Preventive Maintenance” on page 5–2.
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Getting Started 3–5
Using the PC
Using a CD or DVD Drive
Your PC may have one or two optical drives,
depending on the model you purchased.
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.
Comparison of Drives and Actions
Allows you to CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R
Play CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs • • • •
Write/Re-write music or data onto
a CD
••
Play DVDs • •
Create DVDs •
A DVD+R disc is compatible with more DVD
set-top players than a DVD+RW disc.
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3–6 Getting Started
Using the PC
Using a Combo Drive
Some PCs 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.
If you insert:
■A software program CD, it is available for use.
■A music CD, a window opens for the program
that plays CDs. See “Playing Music”
on page 3–8.
■A DVD movie, the Video window and
InterVideo WinDVD Player control panel open.
See “Playing a Movie” on page 3–8.
■A blank CD-R or CD-RW disc, use RecordNow
CD/DVD Writer to copy audio or data files.
■A blank DVD, a program opens for you to use
to record to the disc. See “Recording with the
DVD Writer Drive” on page 3–17.
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