HP Compaq Presario User manual

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Contents
CHAPTER 1
Using this Guide
Text Conventions...................................................................................................................1-1
Special Messages .................................................................................................................1-2
Locating Help........................................................................................................................1-2
Glossary ........................................................................................................................1-2
Index .............................................................................................................................1-2
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................1-2
Understanding Your Service and Support Options ..........................................................1-3
Comments about this Guide ..................................................................................................1-3
CHAPTER 2
Introducing Your Internet PC
Using the TouchPad ..............................................................................................................2-1
Setting the Tapping and Double-Tapping Feature...........................................................2-1
Setting the Edge Motion Feature....................................................................................2-2
Identifying Your Storage Drives..............................................................................................2-3
Using Your Diskette Drive......................................................................................................2-3
Identifying Your Hard Drive Size ............................................................................................2-4
Securing Your Mobile Internet PC ..........................................................................................2-4
Using the Security Slot...................................................................................................2-4
Setting a Power-On Password .......................................................................................2-5
Removing a Power-On Password...................................................................................2-6

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CHAPTER 3
Using Your CD or DVD Drive
Inserting and Removing a Disc..............................................................................................3-1
Inserting a Disc .............................................................................................................3-1
Removing a Disc ........................................................................................................... 3-2
Manually Ejecting a Disc ............................................................................................... 3-2
Playing an Audio CD .............................................................................................................3-3
Playing a non DVD Video CD ................................................................................................. 3-3
Using the DVD Player (available on select models) ................................................................ 3-4
Using a “Regionalized” DVD.......................................................................................... 3-5
Identifying Your Region Setting...................................................................................... 3-5
Changing a Region Setting ............................................................................................ 3-5
Play Settings ................................................................................................................. 3-6
Display Options..................................................................................................................... 3-7
Viewing and Hiding the DVD Player Panel ...................................................................... 3-7
Enlarging and Reducing the View .................................................................................. 3-7
Hiding the Taskbar........................................................................................................ 3-7
On-Screen Control Buttons ................................................................................................... 3-8
CHAPTER 4
Identifying and Removing Computer Viruses
Recognizing a Computer Virus .............................................................................................. 4-1
Using McAfee Anti-Virus Software......................................................................................... 4-1
Scanning for Viruses ..................................................................................................... 4-2
Creating an Anti-Virus Emergency Diskette ................................................................... 4-3
Using an Anti-Virus Emergency Diskette........................................................................ 4-4
Keeping Your Anti-Virus Software Current............................................................................. 4-5

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CHAPTER 5
Introducing Microsoft Windows 98
Customizing the Windows Desktop........................................................................................5-1
Arranging Icons .............................................................................................................5-2
Selecting a Background.................................................................................................5-2
Adding a Screen Saver ..................................................................................................5-3
Finding Help..........................................................................................................................5-4
Windows Help................................................................................................................5-4
Running Microsoft Windows (available on select models)...............................................5-4
Microsoft Windows Starts Here (available on select models) ..........................................5-4
Searching for Files ................................................................................................................5-5
Creating New Folders............................................................................................................5-5
Deleting Files and Folders .....................................................................................................5-6
Creating Shortcuts ................................................................................................................5-6
Using Microsoft Windows Accessories...................................................................................5-7
Installing Additional Software ................................................................................................5-8
Installing Software from a CD or Diskette.......................................................................5-8
Installing a Downloaded Program File ............................................................................5-9
CHAPTER 6
Surfing the Internet
Internet Addresses (URLs) .....................................................................................................6-1
Understanding the World Wide Web ......................................................................................6-2
Choosing an Internet Service Provider ...................................................................................6-2
Using a Web Browser............................................................................................................6-3
Microsoft Internet Explorer.............................................................................................6-3
Surfing Tips ..........................................................................................................................6-4
Accessing a Search Engine............................................................................................6-4
Using a Search Engine...................................................................................................6-5

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CHAPTER 7
Sending and Receiving Faxes
Using RingCentral Fax...........................................................................................................7-1
Setting Up RingCentral Fax............................................................................................ 7-1
Sending a Fax ............................................................................................................... 7-2
Receiving a Fax............................................................................................................. 7-2
CHAPTER 8
Saving Energy with Sleep and Power Management
What are Sleep and Hibernation?.......................................................................................... 8-1
The Importance of Hibernation Mode............................................................................. 8-2
Putting Your Computer into Sleep Mode ........................................................................ 8-3
Resuming from Sleep or Hibernation Mode.................................................................... 8-3
Adjusting Power Settings...................................................................................................... 8-3
Changing Your Power Management Settings in Microsoft Windows ............................... 8-3
Power Schemes Tab ..................................................................................................... 8-4
Alarms Tab ................................................................................................................... 8-5
Turning Off Sleep Mode................................................................................................. 8-5
Changing Your Power Management Settings in DOS...................................................... 8-6
Recovering from a Loss of Electrical Power........................................................................... 8-7
Power Surges and Sags ................................................................................................ 8-7
Using a Surge Suppressor............................................................................................. 8-7
Restarting Your Computer After a Power Failure ............................................................ 8-7
Electrical Storms........................................................................................................... 8-8
Creating a Personal Power Scheme ...................................................................................... 8-8

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CHAPTER 9
Maintaining Your Internet PC
Battery Overview...................................................................................................................9-1
Battery Power................................................................................................................9-1
Battery Operating Time..................................................................................................9-1
Storing the Battery.........................................................................................................9-2
Recycling the Battery.....................................................................................................9-2
Calibrating the Battery...........................................................................................................9-3
Maximizing Battery Operating Time.......................................................................................9-5
Correcting a Low Battery Condition................................................................................9-6
Cleaning Your Internet PC......................................................................................................9-7
Using System Maintenance Features.....................................................................................9-8
Backing Up Your System Using SystemSave..........................................................................9-8
CHAPTER 10
Understanding Your Service and Support Options
Compaq Support .................................................................................................................10-1
Compaq Remote Support (available in select regions)..........................................................10-2
Using Compaq Diagnostics..................................................................................................10-3
Testing Equipment.......................................................................................................10-4
System Record....................................................................................................................10-5
Compaq Service Connection................................................................................................10-6
Overview .....................................................................................................................10-6
Turning Compaq Service Connection On and Off..........................................................10-6
How it Works ...............................................................................................................10-7
Compaq Service Connection Privacy and Data Security Statement...............................10-7
Internet Support ..................................................................................................................10-8

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QuickRestore...................................................................................................................... 10-9
Full Restore................................................................................................................. 10-9
System Restore......................................................................................................... 10-10
Selective Restore ...................................................................................................... 10-11
SystemSave .............................................................................................................. 10-12
Creating a QuickRestore Emergency Recovery Boot Diskette..................................... 10-13
Using the QuickRestore Emergency Recovery Boot Diskette ...................................... 10-14
Drivers.............................................................................................................................. 10-15
Installing Drivers for New Hardware .......................................................................... 10-15
Reinstalling Deleted Drivers....................................................................................... 10-15
CHAPTER 11
Troubleshooting Guide
Helpful Hints....................................................................................................................... 11-1
Understanding This Guide................................................................................................... 11-1
Contacting a Compaq Authorized Service Provider ............................................................ 11-17
CHAPTER 12
Safety and Comfort
Promoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment ........................................................ 12-2
Important Choices....................................................................................................... 12-2
Take Action for Safety and Comfort ............................................................................. 12-2
Key Principles..................................................................................................................... 12-3
Finding Your Comfort Zone .................................................................................................12-4
A Range of Positions ................................................................................................... 12-4
Feet, Knees, and Legs................................................................................................. 12-6
Back ........................................................................................................................... 12-7
Forearms, Wrists, and Hands ...................................................................................... 12-8
Shoulders and Elbows................................................................................................. 12-9
Eyes.......................................................................................................................... 12-10

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Arranging Your Work Area.................................................................................................12-11
Monitor......................................................................................................................12-11
Keyboard and Pointing Device....................................................................................12-13
Arm Supports and a Palm Rest ..................................................................................12-15
Papers and Books......................................................................................................12-16
Phone........................................................................................................................12-17
Working in Comfort ...........................................................................................................12-18
Using a Notebook Computer ......................................................................................12-18
Typing Style...............................................................................................................12-19
Pointing Style ............................................................................................................12-21
Using a Keyboard on a Sofa .......................................................................................12-22
Taking Breaks and Varying Your Tasks ......................................................................12-23
Monitoring Your Health Habits and Exercise...............................................................12-25
Organizing Your Adjustments ............................................................................................12-26
From the Ground Up ..................................................................................................12-26
From the Top Down ...................................................................................................12-26
Self-Check........................................................................................................................12-27
Seated Position..........................................................................................................12-27
Shoulders, Arms, Wrists, and Hands ..........................................................................12-27
Eyes ..........................................................................................................................12-28
Typing Style...............................................................................................................12-28
Keyboard and Pointing Device....................................................................................12-28
Monitor......................................................................................................................12-29
Notebook Computing .................................................................................................12-29
General Prevention ....................................................................................................12-30

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Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information.................................................................... 12-31
Introduction............................................................................................................... 12-31
Product Safety Policy and General Practice................................................................ 12-31
Installation Requirements.......................................................................................... 12-32
General Precautions for Compaq Products................................................................. 12-33
Precautions for Portable Computer Products.............................................................. 12-38
Precautions for Server and Network Products............................................................ 12-38
Precautions for Products with External Television Antenna Connectors..................... 12-40
Antenna Grounding ................................................................................................... 12-42
Precautions for Products with Modems, Telecommunications, or
Local Area Network Options ...................................................................................... 12-43
Precautions for Products with Laser Devices ............................................................. 12-44
Laser Information...................................................................................................... 12-45
For More Information ........................................................................................................ 12-46
CHAPTER 13
Government Approvals
European Union Notice ....................................................................................................... 13-1
Federal Communications Commission Notice......................................................................13-2
Modifications .............................................................................................................. 13-2
Cables......................................................................................................................... 13-2
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only)....... 13-3
Canadian Notice.......................................................................................................... 13-3
Avis Canadien ............................................................................................................. 13-3
Japanese Notice ......................................................................................................... 13-3
Telecom Network Approvals ............................................................................................... 13-4
U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems.................................................................. 13-4
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)............................................................................... 13-5
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 ...................................................................... 13-6
Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems.......................................................... 13-6

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U.K. BABT Users Notice.......................................................................................................13-7
Telephone Network Connection ...................................................................................13-7
Auto Dialing with the Modem.......................................................................................13-9
Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Österreich ..........................................13-10
Hinweis für die Benutzung in Österreich ....................................................................13-10
Wahlsperre................................................................................................................13-10
Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Deutschland .......................................13-10
Hinweis für die Benutzung in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland ..................................13-10
Brugerinstruktioner i overensstemmelse med danske krav................................................13-11
Opkaldskoder P og T..................................................................................................13-11
Speciale gebruiksinstructies voor Nederland .....................................................................13-11
Aansluitfactor ............................................................................................................13-11
Wachten op kiestoon .................................................................................................13-11
Handenvrij bellen.......................................................................................................13-11
Användarinstruktioner i överensstämmelse med svenska krav ..........................................13-12
Uppringningskod P och T...........................................................................................13-12
New Zealand Modem Statements......................................................................................13-12
Safety ...............................................................................................................................13-14
Batteries....................................................................................................................13-14
Power Cords..............................................................................................................13-15
Laser Assemblies ......................................................................................................13-15
CDRH Regulations......................................................................................................13-15
Using the Computer...................................................................................................13-17
German Ergonomics Notice........................................................................................13-17
Mobile Products – German Ergonomics Notice...........................................................13-17
Locating the Regulatory Compliance Markings Labels................................................13-18
Energy Compliance ...........................................................................................................13-20
Glossary
Index

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