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© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation
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such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty.
Compaq Presario Mobile Internet PC 1400 Series
Second Edition (September 2000)
Part Number 183105-002
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Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Where Can I Find Information?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Symbols and Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Chapter 2 Your Notebook at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Front of Your Presario Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Left and Right Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Chapter 3 Using Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Power on! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
TouchPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Display Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Internet Zone Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Storage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Notebook Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
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Chapter 4 Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
TV-Out Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Anti-Virus Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Software and Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Chapter 5 Using the CD or DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Insert and Remove Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Audio Files, Audio CDs, and Video Discs . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Video Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
CD-RW Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Chapter 6 Let’s Go Surfing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Search Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Chapter 7 Caring for Your Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Battery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Battery Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Chapter 8 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Backup Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Hard Disk Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Hard Disk Space Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
System Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
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Chapter 9 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
Basic Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Solutions Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
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Congratulations! As the owner of a new PresarioTM Notebook
computer, you have joined the world-wide community of
mobile computer users. Once your Notebook is set up and
connected to the Internet, you can explore vast regions of
information, entertainment, and services online.
The Beyond Setup Guide is designed for both experienced
computer users and beginners. This easy-to-scan guide helps
you find the information you want as quickly as possible. It’s
also designed to familiarize you with the following:
• Features you’ll want to
try during the first few
days or weeks
Keeping your Notebook
running smoothly
Solving common problems
as they occur
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This section describes
the documentation that
came in the box with your
new Notebook.
The Compaq Web site is
available worldwide. As you
explore the Internet, stop at the
following address for
information about products,
services, and special offers:
www.compaq.com
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Your new Presario Notebook computer came with printed
documents containing helpful reference information.
If you have access to the Internet, you can also view
these and other documents on the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com/mypresario.
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This poster shows you how to set up your Notebook. When
you finish, fold the poster and store it with your documents
for future use. For more information about the hardware that
came with your new Notebook, see “Your Notebook at a
Glance” later in this guide.
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This easy-to-scan guide explains how to set up your Notebook
and get acquainted with its features. It also introduces:
The Beyond Setup Guide is
also available on the Compaq
Web site:
• Common computer tasks
The Internet
Notebook maintenance
Solutions for computer problems
www.compaq.com/mypresario
Compaq service and support tools
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This document explains how to protect your equipment from
damage, protect yourself from injury, and ensure your
comfort while using your Notebook.
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