HP Compaq Presario User manual

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Compaq Presario
First Edition (April 2000)
Part Number 180388-002

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED CONTENTS i
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Who Should Read This Guide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Using My Presario—Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Symbols and Graphics Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Computer Illustrations and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Where Can I Find Information? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Safety and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Using My Presario—Learning More CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Your Computer at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
What’ s in Front? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
What’ s in Back? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Plug In and Go!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Contents

CONTENTS ii MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Registering with Microsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Registering with Compaq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Internet Service Provider (ISP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Setting Up an ISP Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Printer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Chapter 3 Windows Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Features of the Windows Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Viewing the Windows Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Using the Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Windows Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Accessing Windows Online Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Chapter 4 Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Keyboard Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard Keys . . . . . . . 4-2
Keyboard Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using CD/DVD Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Using Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Using Quick Launch Web Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Assigning the My Program Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Putting Your Computer to Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Waking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Understanding the System Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED CONTENTS iii
Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Making Screen Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Accessing Software and Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Autoscrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Turning on the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,
and Zip Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Using the Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Using the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Inserting a CD into the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or
DVD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Removing a Disc from a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Playing an Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Playing a DVD-ROM Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Creating Your Own CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Inserting a Disk Into the Zip Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Internet Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Using Logitech QuickCam Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

CONTENTS iv MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Chapter 5 Welcome to the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Basic Concepts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
What Is the Internet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
What Is a Hyperlink? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Compaq Connection Helper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Setting the Internet Buttons to AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Connecting with Compaq.NET Powered by MSN . . . . 5-4
Connecting with AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Web Searches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Searching the Web Using Compaq.NET
Powered by MSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Searching the Web Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Setting Up Outlook Express E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Typing an E-mail Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Understanding E-mail Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Sending an E-mail Using AOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Content Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages . . . . 5-10
Reading Your AOL E-mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Restricting Internet Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11
My Presario Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Checking Your Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

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Chapter 6 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Print Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Using the Menu to Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Digital Audio Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Playing Digital Audio Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Playing Preinstalled Games on Your Computer . . . . . 6-4
Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette . . . . .6-5
Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet . 6-6
Chapter 7 Computer Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Internal Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Accessing Internal Computer Components . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Upgrading Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Upgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW,
and DVD-ROM Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Upgrading Computer Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Adding Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Adding an Additional Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Adding an Expansion or Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

CONTENTS vi MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Chapter 8 Need Some Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Using the Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-6
Display (Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Keyboard and Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Glossary
Index

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-1
In This Chapter
In This ChapterIn This Chapter
In This Chapter
Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC,
you have joined the world-wide community of Presario
computer users. Once your computer is set-up and connected to
the Internet, you can explore vast regions of information,
entertainment, and online services.
This guide is designed to help you:
➜Get acquainted with computer features you’ll want to try
during the first few days or weeks.
➜Keep your computer running smoothly with the tools on your
computer.
➜Solve problems if they occur.
Who Should Read This
Guide?, 1-2
Symbols and Graphics
Used, 1-3
Where Can I Find
Information?, 1-4
Safety, 1-5
How Do I Find
Information on the
CD-ROM?, 1-6
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1-2 INTRODUCTION MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Who Should
Read This
Guide?
This guide is designed for
both beginners and
experienced computer
users.You can read from
cover to cover to learn basic
information about your
computer or scan the guide
for information on a
specific topic.
The Glossary, in the back of
this guide, has brief
definitions of computer
terms in everyday language.
The electronic Glossary on
the My Presario—Learning
More CD has even more
terms.
This chapter shows you
how to use this guide and
directs you to other sources
of information.
Who Should Read This Guide?
Using My Presario—Getting Started
This easy-to-scan guide helps you find the information you
want as quickly as possible. The page layout allows you to see,
at a glance, how the information is organized.
The first column lists major topics. It explains what the topic is
and why it is important to you. This column also lists important
warnings and useful tips, and it directs you to additional
reference materials.
The second column explains how to perform a procedure. It
contains step-by-step instructions.
The third column uses graphics to help you visualize the task
and to validate what you are doing, as you do it. Detailed
graphics may span both columns.

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-3
Symbols and
Graphics Used
Warnings and cautions are
displayed to protect you
from injury, your equipment
from damage, and your files
from data loss.
Symbols and Graphics Used
The following words and symbols have special meaning in this
guide and the CD documentation:
Failure to follow directions
may result in bodily harm or
loss of life.
Understanding the background
or concept may help you solve
a problem.
Helpful hints make using your
computer easier and faster.
Another document or another
page in this document has
related information.
▲Caution: Failure to follow directions may result in damage to
equipment or loss of data.
Computer Illustrations and Features
The computer illustrations shown and the features described in
this guide may differ slightly from your Compaq Presario
Internet PC.
Warning
Did you know ...
Tip
See also ...

1-4 INTRODUCTION MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Where Can
I Find
Information?
Information is available in
several forms: printed
documents, electronic
documents on the CD that
came with your computer,
and the Compaq Web site.
Use this guide as your first
point of reference, and then
refer to the following
documents:
➜Quick Set-Up poster
➜Safety and Comfort
flyer
➜Warranty Certificate
➜My Presario—Learning
More CD
➜Presario Newsletter
➜Getting Started:
Microsoft Windows
manual
l
The Compaq Web site is
available worldwide. As you
explore the Internet, go to
the following address for
information about products,
services, and “cool” activities:
www.compaq.com
Did you know ...
Where Can I Find Information?
Warranty Certificate
The warranty details Compaq’s commitment to repair or replace
parts during the warranty period, and it lists important Compaq
telephone numbers. In the event of a mechanical problem,
contact Compaq, not the retailer that sold you the computer.
Keep the warranty in a safe place for future reference.
Replacing Parts
The Easy Access design of your Internet PC allows you to
access internal components: in most cases, without using any
tools.
My Presario—Learning More CD describes procedures for
upgrading and replacing computer components. If you
experience a problem and you are unable to resolve the issue
after referring to this guide and the My Presario—Learning
More CD, contact Technical Support. If a replacement part is
needed, the technician will send the replacement part, along
with illustrated instructions for removing the factory-installed
part and replacing it.
Upgrading Your Computer
Expand your Presario performance with upgrades like memory
and additional peripherals, such as digital cameras and printers.
To learn more, visit the online store at:
www.compaq.com

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5
Safety
Your computer is an
electrical device. Treat it
with care to avoid personal
injury and damage to the
equipment.
To reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage to the
equipment, read the Safety and
Comfort guide on the My
Presario—Learning More CD
before performing any
procedures involving the
internal components of your
computer.
During an electrical storm,
disconnect your computer (and
all peripherals) from the
power source. After shutting
down your computer, turn off
the power button on the surge
protector(s).
Warning
Did you know ...
Safety
Safety and Comfort
My Presario—Learning More CD contains Safety and Comfort
information on how to:
➜Set up your work area for maximum comfort.
➜Practice good posture, hand position, work habits, and
health habits while using your computer.
➜Use a grounding plug to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or
fires.
➜Use a surge protector to regulate the flow of electricity to the
computer, modem, and all peripherals, such as a printer,
speakers, and monitor.
➜Become static-free before removing the side panel.

1-6 INTRODUCTION MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM?
Using My Presario—Learning More CD
1. Choose the topic or manual you
want to learn more about by
clicking 2 times.
2. The screen displays the file
hierarchy in the navigation
panel on the left 1and the
contents on the right 2.
Note: Click the Plus + sign 3
next to a topic in the left panel to
display subtopics.
3. Click the topic you want to
view. The screen displays
the topic you selected.
Note: If necessary, use the scroll
bar 4to view all of the page.
4. To view additional topics,
click topics from the
navigation panel 1.
Note: You can click the Show/
Hide Navigation Pane 5button
to close the navigation panel and
enlarge the contents panel.
5. When you finish, click the
word exit (a hyperlink) in
the lower right corner of the
screen or click the Close ∫
button in the upper right
corner of the screen (on the
title bar).
Note: You can print individual pages from
the CD or the entire set of documents. You
can also print pages from a Web site.
How Do I Find
Information on
the CD-ROM?
The My Presario—Learning
More CD has information
on the following topics:
➜Advanced features of
your computer
➜Solving computer
problems
➜Safety and comfort
➜Compaq service and
support
➜Upgrading your
computer
➜Government regulatory
information
Electronic documents often
have hyperlinks to help you
find information quickly. When
you pass the cursor over a
hyperlink, a small hand
S
is
displayed. When you click a
hyperlink, it jumps to the
referenced page. Hyperlinks
are represented by navigation
buttons, colored text, and
images.
Did you know ...

In This Chapter
MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER 2-1
Setting Up
Yo u r
Computer
YourComputerataGlance,
2-2
Plug In and Go!, 2-3
Registration, 2-4
Internet Service Provider
(ISP), 2-5
Printer Setup, 2-6
Your Internet PC is designed for complete ease of use—from
setting up to upgrading new components. This chapter
introduces you to the internal and external features of your
computer. It also walks you through the process of registering
your computer and setting up an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
account. The remaining chapters of this guide show you how
easy it is to use your Compaq Presario.
Note: Illustrations and features shown may differ slightly from your
Computer.
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2-2 SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Your Computer
at a Glance
Before you begin, you’ll
want to become familiar
with the components of
your Compaq Presario.
Some components have
color-coded connectors that
match the ports on the back of
your computer.
Tip
Your Computer at a Glance
What’s in Front?
1CD-ROM, CD-RW, or
DVD-ROM drive
2Dual USB and 1394 (varies
by model) port for
connecting peripheral
devices, such as gamepads,
joysticks, and video cameras
3Power On button
4CD storage for storing five
CDs
5Diskette drive
What’s in Back?
1Power port
2PS2 ports for connecting a
keyboard or mouse
3USB ports for connecting an
Internet keyboard or other
USB devices
4Serial port for connecting a
serial printer
5Parallel port for connecting
peripheral devices, such as
printers
6Monitor port
7Audio speaker ports
8Microphone port
9Modem port for connecting
to a phone line
-Ethernet port for connecting
to an Ethernet network
(if equipped)
Note: Connectors may vary by model.

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER 2-3
Plug In and Go!
If a cable is disconnected or
you move your computer to
another location, this topic
helps you to quickly set up
again.
It’s a good idea to purchase a
surge protector to protect your
computer from electrical
spikes and power surges.
The Quick Set-Up poster that
came with your computer is a
visual guide to setting up your
computer.
If you have home networking,
refer to the home networking
documentation, located on the
My Presario—Learning More
CD, for instructions on
connecting your phone lines.
Tip
See also ...
Tip
Plug In and Go!
Setting Up Your Computer
Note: Do not set up the printer until
your computer has been set up.
1. Connect the monitor
according to the color
coding, icons, and the
instructions from the monitor
manufacturer.
2. Connect the speaker cable
and microphone cable (if
applicable).
3. Connect the power cable.
4. Connect the keyboard to the
rear USB port and the mouse
to the PS2 port.
5. Connect the telephone cable
between the Modem Line In ~
port and the wall outlet.
6. Plug the monitor and
computer power cables into
the wall outlet or surge
protector.
7. Turn on the monitor and
press the Power On 1
button to turn on your
computer.
Note: If you are setting up your
computer for the first time,
follow the on-screen instructions
to register both your operating system
and your computer. The next two
topics discuss the registration process.

2-4 SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Registration
The first time you turn on
your computer, you will be
guided through the
registration process before
accessing the Windows
desktop. It is very
important that you register:
➜Windows with
Microsoft
➜your computer with
Compaq
Registering with Microsoft
enables you to receive
software updates, and
important notices about
new Microsoft products.
Registering with Compaq
enables you to receive
technical support for the
hardware, software updates
for Compaq programs, and
other special offers.
Anytime you install new
software or hardware, be sure
to register it with the
manufacturer.
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Registration
Registering with Microsoft
To register the Windows operating system with Microsoft,
follow the on-screen instructions. After entering the appropriate
information on each screen, click the Next button to move to the
next screen.
When you have finished, register your computer with Compaq.
Registering with Compaq
To register your computer with Compaq, follow the on-screen
instructions. After entering the appropriate information on each
screen, click the Next button to move to the next screen.
When you have finished, you are ready to set up an account with
an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Refer to the following page.

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER 2-5
Internet Service
Provider (ISP)
An ISP gives you access to
the Internet. Just as you
need an account with a
cable company to have
cable service, you must also
have an ISP account to
access the Internet and to
use e-mail.
After setting up your
Internet connection, you
can press the Instant
Internet ∆button on your
Internet keyboard, and then
like magic—you’re on the
Web!
If you have problems
connecting to an ISP, call the
ISP for assistance.
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Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Setting Up an ISP Account
After registering with Microsoft and Compaq, you are prompted
to set up an ISP account.
Note: Credit cards are required to register with Compaq.NET powered by
MSN and America Online. However, you can check your local area for
ISPs that offer other financial arrangements.
To set up your account, do one of the following:
➜If you want Compaq.NET powered by MSN as your ISP,
click the Compaq.NET powered by MSN icon and follow
the on-screen instructions.
➜If you already have Compaq.NET powered by MSN as your
ISP, click I already have Compaq.NET powered by MSN
and follow the on-screen instructions.
➜If you want America Online (AOL) as your ISP, click the
America Online icon and follow the on-screen instructions.
➜If you already have America Online as your ISP, click
I already have America Online and follow the on-screen
instructions.
➜If you already have an existing Internet account other than
Compaq.NET powered by MSN or America Online, click
I Already Have an Internet Provider and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Note: If you do not sign up for an ISP account now, you can click the
Free Internet Trial icon on your desktop and sign up anytime you like.

2-6 SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Printer Setup
After setting up and
registering your computer,
you are ready to set up your
printer.
A printer allows you to
print any document from
your My Presario—
Learning More CD, your
e-mail, and Web sites.
Compaq registration must be
complete before you plug in
your printer and run the
printer set-up diskette.
Most new computers have a
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
port for a new printer that
uses the latest technology.
Older printers, which plug
into a parallel port, cannot be
connected to a USB port. Your
printer may use a USB plug 1
(rather than a parallel
plug 2) for installation. USB
is new technology on all
currently manufactured
computers.
Did you know ...
Did you know ...
Printer Setup
Setting Up Your Printer
1. Complete Plug In and Go! and Registration first (described
on previous pages).
2. Set up the printer according to the printer manufacturer’s
instructions.
3. Connect the printer to the back of your computer according to
the icons.
4. Turn on your computer (if it’s not already on).
5. Turn on the printer.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions. If prompted, insert the
printer set-up diskette.
Note: Location and style of connectors may vary by model.