HP Compaq Presario User manual

My Presario - Getting Started
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Compaq Presario
Fourth Edition (February 2001)
Part Number 214905-004

MY PRESARIO–GETTING STARTED CONTENTS-I
C
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
Warranty Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Replacing Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Upgrading Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Safety and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Using the 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
Contents

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Plug In and Go!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Compaq/Logitech Wireless Wheel Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Installing the Wireless Wheel Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Registering with Compaq and Microsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Internet Service Provider (ISP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Setting Up an ISP Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Printer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting Up Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Accessing 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

MY PRESARIO–GETTING STARTED C ONTENTS-III
Waking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Understanding the System Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Scroll Mouse and Wireless Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Making Screen Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Opening Software and Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Autoscrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Turning on the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Disk, Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, and Zip Drives . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Using the Disk 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 the Logitech QuickCam Internet Video Camera . . . . . . . . . 4-18

CONTENTS-IV MY PRESARIO–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

MY PRESARIO–GETTING STARTED C ONTENTS-V
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 Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 the Optional Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Adding an Expansion or Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
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
Compaq Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Display (Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
Keyboard and Scroll Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Wireless Wheel Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Glossary
Index

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1 - 1
1
Introduction
Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq Internet PC, you
have joined the worldwide 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 by using the tools on
your computer.
➜Solve problems if they occur.
In This Chapter
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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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 left 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 right column explains how to perform a procedure. It
contains step-by-step instructions and uses graphics to help you
visualize the task and to validate what you are doing as you do it.
Charts and tables may span the entire column.
Who Should
Read This
Guide?
This guide is designed for
both beginners and
experienced computer
users.You can read the
guide from cover to cover
for basic information
about your computer, or
you can scan it 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.

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The following words and symbols have special meaning in this
guide and in 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.
Symbols and
Graphics Used
Warnings and cautions are
displayed to protect you
from injury, your
equipment from damage,
and your files from data
loss.
Warning
Did you know ...
Tip
See also ...

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Warranty Certificate
The warranty details Compaq’s commitment to repair or replace
parts during the 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 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.
The My Presario—Learning More CD describes procedures for
upgrading and replacing computer components. If you experience
a problem and 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 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 a digital camera and a printer.
To learn more, visit the online store at:
www.compaq.com
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
Did you know ...
The Compaq Web site is
available worldwide. As you
explore the Internet, go to
the following address for
information about products,
services, and exciting
activities:
www.compaq.com

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Safety and Comfort
The 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.
Safety
Your computer is an
electrical device. Treat it
with care to avoid personal
injury and damage to the
equipment.
Warning
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.
Did you know ...
For added protection during an
electrical storm, perform a
shutdown, then disconnect your
computer (and all peripherals)
from the power source (wall
outlet). After shutting down
your computer, unplug the
surge protector(s) from the
power source.
Don’t forget to plug your surge
protector(s) back in after the
storm has passed.

1-6 INTRODUCTION MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Using the My Presario—Learning More CD
1. Choose the topic or manual you want to learn more about by
clicking two 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 5
button 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.
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
Did you know ...
Electronic documents often
have hyperlinks to help you
find information quickly. When
you pass the cursor over a
hyperlink, a small hand Sis
displayed. When you click a
hyperlink, it jumps to the
referenced page. Hyperlinks
are represented by navigation
buttons, colored text, and
images.

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER 2-1
2
Setting Up
Your
Computer
Your Internet PC is designed for complete ease of use—from
setting up your computer to upgrading your computer with 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 those of
your Computer.
In This Chapter
Your Computer at a Glance,
2-2
Plug In and Go!, 2-3
Compaq/Logitech
Wireless Wheel Mouse,
2-4
Registration, 2-5
Internet Service Provider
(ISP), 2-6
Printer Setup, 2-7
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2-2 SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
What’s in Front?
1CD-ROM, CD-RW, or
DVD-ROM drive
2Disk drive
3CD storage for storing five
CDs
4Two USB connectors for
connecting USB devices
(varies by model)—ports
for connecting peripheral
devices, such as gamepads,
joysticks, and video cameras
5Power button
What’s in Back?
1Power port
2PS/2 mouse port; PS/2
keyboard port
3USB ports for connecting an
Internet keyboard or other
USB devices
4Serial port for connecting a
serial peripheral device
5Parallel port for connecting a
peripheral device, such as a
printer
6Monitor port
7Audio speaker ports
8Microphone port
9Modem port for connecting
to a phone link
- Ethernet port for connecting
to an Ethernet network
(if equipped)
Your Computer
at a Glance
Before you begin, you’ll
want to become familiar
with the components of
your Compaq Presario.
Tip
Some components have
color-coded connectors that
match the ports on the back of
your computer.
Note: Connectors may vary by
model.

MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER 2-3
Setting Up Your Computer
Note: Do not set up the printer until
your computer is set up.
1. Connect the monitor
according to the color codes,
icons, and 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 a
USB port on the back of the
unit and connect the mouse
to the PS/2 mouse port.
Note: If you have a wireless
wheel mouse, refer to
the next topic for further
instructions.
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 a surge
protector.
7. Turn on the monitor and
press the Power On 1button
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.
Plug In and Go!
If a cable is disconnected
or you move your
computer to another
location, this topic helps
you to set up again quickly.
Tip
It’s a good idea to purchase a
surge protector to protect your
computer from electrical spikes
and power surges.
See also ...
The Quick Set-Up poster that
came with your computer is a
visual guide to setting up your
computer.
Tip
If you have home networking,
refer to the home-networking
documentation located on the
My Presario—Learning More
CD for instructions for
connecting your phone lines.

2-4 SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED
Installing the Wireless Wheel Mouse
Note: Before using your wireless wheel mouse, refer to the Comfort
Guidelines on Logitech’s Web site at:
www.logitech.com/cf/support/comfortguide.cfm
1. Remove the battery
compartment cover by
pressing the tab on the
bottom of the mouse 1and
sliding off the cover 2.
2. Insert the two AAA alkaline
batteries 3according to the
diagram inside the battery
compartment.
3. Turn off your computer.
4. Connect the receiver cable to
the PS/2 port 4on the back of
your computer.
5. Turn on your computer.
6. Establish communication
between the mouse and the
receiver by pressing the
Connect button 5on the
receiver, then pressing the
Connect button 6under
the mouse.
Compaq/
Logitech
Wireless Wheel
Mouse
(available on select models)
Did you know ...
The wireless wheel mouse does
not alert you when the batteries
are low. You must replace the
batteries approximately every
six months.
Tip
For optimal performance,
place the receiver at least eight
inches (twenty centimeters)
away from other electrical
devices, such as the computer,
the computer monitor, or
external storage devices.
See also ...
If your wireless wheel mouse
does not function properly after
installation, refer to the
“Troubleshooting”section in
Chapter 8 of this guide.
See also ...
For information about using
your wireless wheel mouse,
refer to the “Scroll Mouse and
Wireless Mouse”section in
Chapter 4 of this guide.
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MYPRESARIO—GETTING STARTED SETTING UPYOUR COMPUTER 2-5
Registering with Compaq and Microsoft
The registration screen allows you to register with Microsoft and
Compaq from the same display. When you have entered your
personal information (name, address, and so on), you can choose
to register with Micosoft or Compaq, or both.
To register the Windows operating system with Microsoft, fill in
the first check box. To register your computer with Compaq, fill
the second check box. We recommend that you check both boxes.
When you’ve filled in the necessary registration information,
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 next page.
Registration
The first time you turn on
your computer, you are
guided through the
registration process before
you access 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, receive software
updates for Compaq
programs, and receive
other special offers.
Did you know ...
Any time you install new
software or hardware, be sure
to register it with the
manufacturer.