Hp Compaq presario User manual

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Thank you for purchasing a

Compaq Presario PC.

Explore many of the features

of your new PC and learn

about additional products and

services to help you get the

most from your computing

experience.

My Compaq Presario PC

*Pricing and availability valid in the U.S. only

Available at www.hpshopping.com In Canada: www.hpshopping.ca/dtaccessories

Expand the use of your PC with HP-tested and approved accessories*

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External USB floppy disk drive

Connect via USB for instant access

and flexibility to external storage

(from $49.99)

Compaq wireless Internet keyboard

and optical mouse combo

Eliminates the need for an annoying cord from

the mouse and keyboard on your desktop

(from $79.99)

Compaq Internet keyboard with

22 hot keys

Packs all the features of a basic

keyboard, with the added benefit of

multimedia keys (from $19.99)

Compaq foldable stereo headphones

Provides hours of high-performance

comfortable listening (from $29.99)

HP LightScribe CD-R 52X,

5-pack

Burn your own silk screen-quality

labels directly on CDs (from $8.99)

Compaq wireless optical

rechargeable mouse

An accurate input device and

charger cradle that provides all

the performance you need

(from $69.99)

HP Total Care — Award-winning support for award-winning technology

Protect your PC

investment now.

All Compaq products come with HP Total Care

service and support. Worry-free. Hassle-free.

Always there when you need it.

Convenient service and support,

designed just for you

• Quick, courteous answers to your Compaq product questions

• Toll-free 24/7 support from certified HP technicians

•

Prompt real-time chat or e-mail responses in as fast as one hour

Why wait?

HP House Call at your

doorstep

Enjoy total convenience

with two-year or three-

year in-home repair*

and service for your

new Compaq Presario

PC. Support online, on

the phone, or in your

home.

To purchase any HP Total Care extended

service plan or to find out more call:

1-866-234-1377

In Canada: 1-877-231-4351

To learn more about HP Total Care offerings, visit

www.hp.com/go/totalcare in the U.S.

or www.hp.ca/pccare in Canada.

*Need will be determined by an HP support representative. Customer may be

required to run system self-test programs or correct reported faults upon telephone

advice. On-site services are provided only if the issue cannot be corrected remotely.

HP House Call is not available for customized (made to order) PC products or

notebook PCs.

**Does not include transportation time, holidays, or weekends.

***When call is received before 2 p.m. local time, depending on geographic location.

HP House Call, Accidental Damage Protection, Express Repair, and door-to-door

product pickup not available in Canada.

Available at www.hpshopping.com

Weighing in at less than an ounce, SanDisk Cruzer Mini Flash

Drive with 512 MB memory won’t bog you down. Cruzer Mini plugs

into any USB port, so you can access all your data, pictures, and

music files in an instant. It’s also high-speed USB 2.0 certified

(backward compatible with USB 1.1), so it provides

a fast, convenient way to transfer your files. Pick

up a Cruzer Mini today, and save your workout for

where it belongs: the gym.

How to carry all your work

without carrying all your work Broadband Phone Service

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Save money by making

calls over your broadband

Internet connection

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HP Total Care extended service plans

What will you do when the unexpected

catches you off guard and your HP

warranty has expired? Relax and rest

assured! Simply purchase the HP Total

Care extended service plan that fits your

needs.

• Up to 3-year parts and labor coverage

• 24/7 manufacturer-direct service and support

• HP Express Repair**

• HP Accidental Damage Protection

• HP Next-Day Exchange***

Get total peace

of mind!

Valid in the U.S. only

Available at www.hpshopping.com

Click on your PC desktop

Go to:

Start/All Programs/Online Services/

Easy Internet Sign-up

*Internet access requires a separately purchased service contract.

Represents only those ISPs with whom HP has a relationship.

Easy Internet Sign-up, the quick way to find an ISP!

• Have you ever wished there were a quick way to get online

with quality, dial-up and broadband ISPs* (Internet service

providers) that work with your PC?

• Have you wondered how leading dial-up and broadband

ISP offers compare?

• Have you ever wished that your dial-up and broadband

Internet connection were faster, since you do heavy Web

surfing and e-mail?

• Are you tired of waiting for music, video, or software

applications to download from a dial-up connection?

• Are you interested in learning about high-speed, broadband

Internet connectivity options?

If so, let Easy Internet Sign-up help you decide. With your

purchase of an Compaq Presario PC, you are entitled to take

advantage of special Internet access offers. Easy Internet

Sign-up arranges preselected Internet connectivity services in

easy-to-view categories, making it simple to compare options

and sign up for a new ISP account or transfer an existing one.

Available at www.hpshopping.com

Rev up your new PC with a

memory upgrade

Available at www.hp.com/go/hpmemory

Start your wireless network

with Linksys

Share your high-speed Internet

connection, files, printing, and more —

all without stringing wires! The Linksys

Wireless-G broadband router is an

all-in-one Internet-sharing router, 4-port

switch, and 54 Mbps wireless-G access

point. Almost 5 times faster than

802.11b, it can also interoperate with

any 802.11b device (at 11 Mbps).

Add a Linksys Wireless-G USB Network

Adapter to your desktop and connect it

to a wireless network at up to 54 Mbps,

without opening the case. The adapter

plugs easily into a USB 2.0 port and is

also compatible with wireless-B

networks (at 11 Mbps). It’s the easy way

to connect your desktop to a high-speed

wireless network!

Start your wireless network with Linksys

Valid in the U.S. onlyValid in the U.S. only

With the combination of your new PC and a power-packing

memory upgrade, you can easily work with multiple programs at

the same time, and handle graphic-heavy software and games.

From the Internet surfer to the gamer, more memory means

better performance. Your software responds more quickly, and

you can run several programs at once without annoying time

lags.

Visit the memory store on hpshopping at

www.hp.com/go/hpmemory today, and use the online memory

configurator to customize your PC to fit your needs perfectly.

You’ll find special deals on high-quality DRAM and DDR memory

upgrades. Our HP memory has been specifically tested and

qualified for your Compaq Presario PC.

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Moves your e-mail, music,

photos, files, folders,

settings, and more!

Moving to a new PC?

Data migration made easy!

• Specify only what you want to transfer.

• Use the step-by-step wizard to guide you.

• Save time and eliminate frustration when you migrate

• Make your new PC look like your old PC, only better!

• Get help with information and recommendations on what to

transfer from your old PC, by downloading the HP Migration

Advisor free of charge. Go to

www.hpshopping.com/pcmigration

Valid in the U.S. only

Sold separately

• Instant additional storage

for your Compaq desktop or

notebook PC

High-capacity USB 2.0

transportable hard drive

• Stylish, compact design

A stand-alone external hard

disk drive with power supply

and USB cable

• Elegant solution

Attractive, small form factor with

brushed aluminum case. Has

built-in fan and Kensington security

lock connection (security cable sold

separately) for desktop use

• Software that makes transfers and backups easy

Sonic BackUp MyPC Special Edition included

You’ve spent years collecting your digital

memories. Don’t take a chance. Back

them up! The HP Personal Media Drive

protects your treasured videos, photos,

music, and recorded television shows.

HP Personal Media Drive

— transportable hard drive

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Get IntelliMover today!

Call toll-free

1-866-338-8663

Promo Code: HPbrochureOffer5-05

Available at www.hpshopping.com

In Canada: www.hpshopping.ca/dtaccessories

Available at www.hpshopping.com/pcmigration

SymantecTM Security Connection takes the guesswork

out of online protection. This all-in-one resource center

includes educational articles, expert advice, useful online

tools, and real-time security alerts. The site provides

information to help you understand security-related issues

and to help you better protect your PC against emerging

Internet threats.

Check out Symantec Security Connection today at:

www.symantecstore.com/HP/security

New Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware

Edition is preinstalled on your new HP system to help

provide you with essential protection from viruses,

hackers, and privacy threats, including e-mail fraud.

Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition also

protects your personal information from spyware risks by

automatically removing spyware and adware. It’s the all-

in-one solution for online peace of mind.

HP has included a 60-day complimentary subscription to

protection updates. Norton Internet Security alerts you

when your complimentary subscription is about to expire.

To continue to protect your PC, a current subscription is

necessary. Configure Norton Internet Security before

accessing the Internet with your new PC.

Go to:

Start/All Programs/Norton Internet Security

/Norton Internet Security

Your Compaq Presario PC comes with award-

winning security protection from Symantec

Your All-in-One Internet

Security Resource Center

Get live weather and traffic

Go to: Start/All Programs/Install WeatherBug

WeatherBug weather-monitoring software

is included on your new PC

WeatherBug provides

true live streaming

weather and traffic

directly to your new PC

for free. Receive live

weather conditions,

forecasts, and severe

weather alerts for any

city in the U.S. Plus,

WeatherBug provides

live traffic conditions for

20 of the largest

metropolitan regions.

When minimized,

WeatherBug reports

your live local

temperature in your

system tray. Activate

WeatherBug to get your

local weather free.

Compaq Organize your desktop so it makes sense to you!

Go to: Start/All Programs/Compaq Organize Click on your PC desktop

Customizing your PC just got easier with the Compaq

Organize application. It’s designed to manage all your files,

programs, and favorite Web links in one place. In addition to

managing and accessing your favorite links, you can search

for files, listen to music, view photos, and watch videos. Now

Compaq Organize also has a new metallic skin with the

Compaq Secure module showing you the state of your PC’s

security programs — just take a look!

• Go to your Web destinations or access local PC files with

one simple mouse click.

• Find your information using a convenient Search bar.

• Visually monitor your PC’s security state using the

Compaq Secure module.

• Customize with ease — drag and drop new links into

your categories, or change which categories show.

• Download fun skins and new content for your Organize

from the Compaq Organize Drag & Drop Spot.

Valid in the U.S. only

Internet access required and sold separately.

• Print at home or order professionally developed prints online

• Store and share your photos for free

•Create one-of-a-kind photo gifts in minutes

One memory,

infinite possibilities

with HP and Snapfish,

get more out of your photos

than ever before

*Offer good for new Snapfish members only. New account must be created at Web address above. S&H charges

apply. The Snapfish logo is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

To access Snapfish on your PC, go to:

Start/All Programs/Snapfish for your photos

FREE

Visit www.snapfish.com/hpdesktop2

to redeem this special offer today!

Get 25 digital camera prints

Offer expires 12/31/06

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My Presario Club

Cool ideas! Tips! Tricks! Speed!

4Visit www.mypresarioclub.com

My Presario Club is a secure Web site

especially for Compaq consumers like

you. On the home page and in the

many subject pages you will find

projects, special offers, support

information, and security tips to make

your experience with your

Compaq Presario PC rewarding and

pleasurable. Visit

www.mypresarioclub.com

Or press the Qkey

on your keyboard for quick access to

the Club home page.

Valid in the U.S. only

Compaq Connections

Compaq Connections is a

service included with your

PC that sends you

information, tips, ideas,

and offers especially

designed for Compaq

Presario PC customers.*

*Internet access required and sold separately.

Go to: Start/All Programs/PC Help & Tools

/Compaq Connections

Based on your content preferences, Compaq Connections

keeps you informed about:

• Some the most critical support issues

• Applications already included on your PC

• Available software upgrades

• Products and services to help avoid PC problems and

enhance your PC experience

• Online surveys that allow you to give feedback to HP

You may have already activated Compaq Connections when

you first set up your PC. Messages, such as the one pictured,

are delivered automatically via the Internet and display on your

Windows desktop. Messages are sent based on your PC

model – you don’t need to provide any of your personal

information.

Special Adobe software deals

Valid in the U.S. only

To take advantage of these great offers, visit this

special Adobe Store page for HP customers at

www.adobe.com/offer/115501

If you’re ready to get more creative with

your photos, you need Adobe’s complete

solution for editing, organizing, and

sharing your images.

Own a digital camera?

Want to create and share Adobe PDF documents?

• Share your memories.

• Create slide shows, greeting cards, and

more.

• Fix common photo problems.

• Organize and find photos fast and easily.

• Easily create Adobe PDF files with one-

button ease from Microsoft Word, Excel,

and PowerPoint.

• E-mail compact Adobe PDF files to

colleagues, clients, and vendors.

• Apply permissions that control whether

users can view, edit, or print Adobe PDF

documents.

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As an AmericanGreetings.com Member, you can:

• Access thousands of exclusive eCards and printable

projects!

• Personalize any item with your own photos, message, and

more!

• Receive e-mail reminders for any birthday or event you

choose!

• Send any eCard up to a year in advance!

• E-mail and print unlimited greetings for one low price!

To become a Member today, visit

www.americangreetings.com/mypresario

For a limited time sign up for a 30-day trial of an AmericanGreetings.com Membership. You must have

Internet access, provide a valid e-mail address, and a valid credit or check card to obtain an

AmericanGreetings.com Membership. If you do not cancel during the trial period, the payment method

supplied is billed $25.95 (price subject to change) on the first day after the end of your trial, for the rest

of your one year membership. To cancel at any time during your trial period, you may e-mail

[email protected] or call 1-800-711-4474.

Whether you are celebrating a

special occasion or searching

for a funny way to say hello,

an AmericanGreetings.com

Membership is the perfect way

for friends and family to stay

close throughout the year.

Become a Member today, and

receive a complimentary 30-day

trial and 10% off the regular

subscription price!

8Click on your PC desktop to get started

Quicken New User Edition* is free for new Quicken users.

Existing Quicken users can instantly unlock to Quicken Deluxe

or Premier Editions from within Quicken New User Edition at a

great price!

Track, balance, and budget your finances in minutes!

Track

• See where your money goes. Sort your expenses by date,

amount, payee, or category — like “groceries” or “charities.””

• Find answers fast. How much did you spend on dining? How

does it compare to last month?

Balance

• Balance your checkbook. Reconcile

your bank statements in minutes.

Quicken does the math, so records

are more accurate.

• Stay on top of it all. Automatic

downloads from credit cards and

checking and savings accounts make reconciling a snap.*

Budget

• Create a budget. Answer questions about your goals.

Quicken helps you set a budget that works.

• Pay bills on time. Avoid late fees and save time. Pay your

bills from Quicken in just a few clicks.*

*Designed for new users, this version does not import previous Quicken data. Online

features require Internet access. Services vary among financial institutions and may

be subject to additional terms, conditions, and fees. Some features may not be

supported in Canada.

Quicken 2005

Preloaded on your new Compaq PC!

Click on your PC desktop 5

Music entertainment

*iTunes requires Windows 2000 or Windows XP and Internet access. Terms apply.

The iTunes Music Store is available in the U.S., the UK, France, Germany, and other

select territories and is open only to persons age 13 or older.

If you love music, you’ll love Apple iTunes for Windows

, which

comes preloaded on your new PC. iTunes is an award-winning

digital jukebox with the #1 music store inside. With iTunes you

can easily import songs from

your CDs, organize your

personal music collection,

create custom playlists,

and much more, right on

your PC.

The iTunes Music Store offers

a hassle-free way to preview,

buy, and download music online

easily.* Enjoy high-quality downloads legally on your PC. Sync

with your Apple iPod from HP, and enjoy your music on the go.

Over 1 million songs to choose from, each just 99¢. Download

music. Join the digital music revolution.

Click on your PC desktop

Go to: Start/All Programs/HP Music

*Internet access required and sold separately.

Valid in the U.S. only

Click on your PC desktop

Set your home page to compaq.netscape.com

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News You Can Use

The Internet browser that comes with your PC is pre-

configured to load the Compaq/Netscape home page*

This gives you:

• Breaking news from CNN, AP, and more

• Weather updates

• Quick access to Presario Club Web site

• Google enhanced search

• A FREE e-mail account

Try Microsoft Office 2003

for 60 days

Here’s your chance to try out the latest

Microsoft®Office 2003 Edition complimentary

for 60 days. This fully functional trial version of

Microsoft Office has these great features:

· Enhanced Microsoft Outlook and improved

e-mail features

· Spam filtering and virus protection in Outlook

· Compatible with existing Microsoft Office 97,

Microsoft Office 2000, and Microsoft Office XP

documents

· Ease of use with task panes and online

assistance and training

· Quick and easy sharing of your created

documents on the go, at work, or at home

Internet service required and sold separately. Full product version sold separately. Your new PC

includes a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office 2003. You can initiate your trial when you run an

Office application, for example, by clicking Microsoft Office Word 2003. A setup screen opens and

prompts you to enter your trial product key. You can find your key on the Microsoft Works CD

packaging distributed with your PC. Thirty days before the trial period ends, you will receive

reminder messages indicating the date that the trial expires. You can convert your trial version into

a full version by purchasing a perpetual license at a participating reseller or online. You can

convert either during the trial period or after the trial has expired. If you choose not to convert your

trial to the full product, the software goes into reduced functionality mode after the trial period

expires. In reduced functionality mode you can continue to view and print files, but you cannot

modify existing files or create and save new ones. Or, you may uninstall the trial software.

Go to:

Start/All Programs/Sonic/DigitalMedia Home

• Burn all your media to disc, including music, photos, video,

and data.

• Use the intuitive interface for quick drag-and-drop burning.

• Easily create your own

custom music CDs.

• Create jukebox CDs

and DVDs with your

favorite songs.

• Instantly make copies

of your CDs and DVDs.

• Create disc images and save to your hard disk drive.

• Protect your favorite tracks, images, files, and folders with

quick and easy file archiving.

Sonic DigitalMedia Plus

*Select models only.

Intended only for creation and storage of original material and other lawful uses.

Burning CDs and DVDs has never been so simple!*

Sonic DigitalMedia Plus includes the powerful features you

need to burn CDs and DVDs, make exact copies, and create

disc images with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Click on your PC desktop

Want more out of your video store?

Then you want BLOCKBUSTER

Online, The Movie Store at Your

Door. With BLOCKBUSTER Online,

you get the DVDs you want to watch

sent directly to your mailbox. Keep

your DVDs out as long as you like.

Mail them back when you’re done in

our postage-paid envelope and we’ll

send you your next selections. It’s

that easy.

Click on your PC desktop to start your free trial

Go to www.blockbuster.com/hp1

DVD Rentals Delivered to You - 2-week trial

Here’s how it works:

*For a limited time sign up for a two-week trial of BLOCKBUSTER Online, up to 3 movies out at a time.

Offer valid for new customers only. Limited one trial offer per household. You must have Internet access

and provide a valid e-mail address and a valid credit or check card or checking account to participate or

to subscribe to BLOCKBUSTER Online. If you do not cancel, the payment method supplied will be billed

the monthly membership fee of $14.99 (plus taxes, price is subject to change) beginning on the first day

after the end of the trial and continuing monthly thereafter until canceled. To cancel the trial, sign in at

Blockbuster.com, click My Account, then click Cancel My Account, and follow the directions to complete

the cancellation. If the trial is canceled, BLOCKBUSTER Online rentals must be returned no later than

ten (10) days past the expiration date of the trial to avoid additional charges.

Send Movies Back When

You’re Done and Get More

Movies Are Delivered

Free to Your Door

Pick Movies Online from

More Than 40,000 Titles

More than 40,000 titles

Unlimited DVD rentals*

No due dates. No late fees.

Receive 2 in-store movie or

game rentals each month

Go to:

Start/All Programs/Sonic/MyDVD Plus

Sonic MyDVD Plus

Create, share, and preserve your memories

on DVD and CD — in a snap!*

MyDVD Plus has all the tools you need to be your own movie

producer. Whether you are new to disc authoring or are an

advanced user, creating movie or photo slide-show CDs and

DVDs has never been easier.

Make your own Hollywood-style DVDs

• Make DVDs with motion-video menus and animated button

thumbnails

• Create 16:9 widescreen movies

• Edit previously created

DVDs using OpenDVD

Create amazing

slide shows

• Drag and drop for instant

slide-show creation

• Add scanned images

and digital photos

Import and capture

• Capture from digital

still cameras, DV, and Digital8 devices

• Capture from MPEG and analog capture devices

Valid in the U.S. only.

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The best in online games

WildTangent is the leader in online games! And with over 25 of

the coolest games already installed on your PC, and over one

hundred other games just a click away using your PC’s

desktop game console, there’s something fun, exciting, and

suitable for everyone in your home.

Be prepared, though: these are not your average games...

These games are award winners, beautifully designed, and

easy to play. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh, but

don’t say we didn’t warn you.

The Leader in

Online Games!

The Leader in

Online Games!

*Select models only.

Intended only for creation and storage of original material and other lawful uses.