HP Presario 1700 - Notebook PC Setup Guide

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PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECONTENTS-vii1700 SERIESSolution Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDESERVICE 8-31700 SERIESFoam swabs or cosmetic applicators are preferred to cotton swabs because cotton can add ra

8-4 SERVICE PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESGive your Presario Notebook a safe home. If your Notebook is consistently exposed to dire

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDESERVICE 8-51700 SERIESYour Notebook is cooled by air that is drawn in through the vents on the chassis and blown

8-6 SERVICE PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESBackup UtilitiesUsing Backup DevicesTo retrieve files that may have been lost or damaged,

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDESERVICE 8-71700 SERIESHard Disk ErrorsThis section covers:•Using ScanDisk•Using Disk Cleanup•Deleting Stored Fil

8-8 SERVICE PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESDefragmenting your Notebook on a regular basis optimizes the speed of your Notebook.Did y

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDESERVICE 8-91700 SERIESHard Disk Space ManagementThis section covers:•Checking the Hard Disk Space•Deleting Unnec

8-10 SERVICE PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESYou can also double-click on the Recycle Bin K icon and open the folder to select items

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-11700 SERIESIn This ChapterSolutionsYou turn on your Notebook and it won’t start. You try

9-2 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESBasic SolutionsBefore you consult our extensive list of common solutions, try

CONTENTS-viii PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-31700 SERIESFrequently Asked Questions•General Questions•Display Questions•Questions about S

9-4 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESPresario Notebook Operating System Manual for information on how to create ad

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-51700 SERIESQ. My display (monitor) is blank. What should I do?A. Your Notebook might be in

9-6 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES“Adjusting Brightness” section earlier in this guide.“Using Your Notebook” ea

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-71700 SERIES“Hard Disk Errors” earlier in this guide for information about the hard disk.See

9-8 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESQ. I receive a non-system disk or disk error message. What is wrong?A. If you

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-91700 SERIESSolution TablesIn this section:•Audio and Video•Battery and Power•Mass-Storage•G

9-10 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESVideo is also referred to as the display.Key combinations, such as the examp

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-111700 SERIESBattery and PowerBatterySymptom Problem SolutionBattery gauge is not accurate.C

9-12 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES(contd)Battery charge does not last as long as expected.Battery is at the e

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEINTRODUCTION 1-11700 SERIESIn This ChapterIntroductionCongratulations! As the owner of a new Presario

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-131700 SERIES“Error Messages” earlier in this chapter.See alsoPowerSymptom Problem SolutionY

9-14 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES“Error Messages” earlier in this chapter.See alsoYour Notebook is not respon

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-151700 SERIESMass-Storage media include CDs, CD-RWs, DVDs, diskettes, and the hard disk.Did

9-16 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESDiskette DriveSymptom Problem SolutionNot reading drive: Abort, Retry, Fail

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-171700 SERIES(contd) Diskette drive cannot read a diskette.The wrong type of diskette is be

9-18 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESSuperDisk Drive (Available on select models)Symptom Problem SolutionSuperDis

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-191700 SERIESHard DriveSymptom Problem SolutionHard drive error message is displayed.Part of

9-20SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESGame and InternetGamesSymptom Problem SolutionGame frequently stops respondin

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-211700 SERIESThe TouchPad is your Notebook’s mouse. Use your finger on the touchpad to direc

9-22 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESKeyboard and TouchPadKeyboard and TouchPadSymptom Problem SolutionKeyboard c

1-2 INTRODUCTION PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESWhere Can IFind Information?This section describes the documentation that ca

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-231700 SERIES(contd)Cursor does not respond.Program in use has stopped responding to comman

9-24SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES(contd)Cursor does not respond.The TouchPad sensitivity settings may need ad

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDESOLUTIONS 9-251700 SERIESMemory and PC CardMemorySymptom Problem SolutionInsufficient memory message is

9-26SOLUTIONS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE GLOSSARY-11700 SERIESGLOSSARY1394 portA new type of connector for plugging in peripherals, such as vi

GLOSSARY-2 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESbug A mistake in the design of computer software or hardware. Because of their

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE GLOSSARY-31700 SERIESCtrl+Alt+DeletePressing and holding down the Ctrl key, then the Alt key, and the

GLOSSARY-4 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESdiskHigh-capacity storage media, such as the hard disk inside the computer and

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE GLOSSARY-51700 SERIESEthernetThe most widely-installed local area network technology. An Ethernet LAN

GLOSSARY-6 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESHhard diskInternal storage media for permanent storage of system files, softwar

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEINTRODUCTION 1-31700 SERIESSafety and Comfort GuideThis document explains how to protect your equipmen

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE GLOSSARY-71700 SERIESInternetA worldwide collection of computer networks that are interconnected so t

GLOSSARY-8 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESmicroprocessorA silicon chip inside your computer that processes the instructio

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE GLOSSARY-91700 SERIESMP3The file extension for MPEG, audio layer 3, sound files. This format compress

GLOSSARY-10 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESOonlineTo be communicating with another computer through a modem or network. Y

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE GLOSSARY-111700 SERIESplug-and-playA feature, introduced with Windows 95, to simplify the use of some

GLOSSARY-12 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESright-clickTo push down and quickly release the right mouse button to display

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE GLOSSARY-131700 SERIESsharewareSoftware you can try before you buy. After a trial period, usually 30

GLOSSARY-14 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESUuploadTo send information to another computer on the Internet.UPS (uninterrup

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE GLOSSARY-151700 SERIESWindows desktopThe main screen you see when your computer completes startup. Th

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1-4 INTRODUCTION PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESSymbols and GraphicsSymbolsThe following words and symbols have special mean

INDEXPRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE INDEX-11700 SERIESAAC Adapterconnecting 7-7AC adapterconnector 2-8troubleshooting 9-13AC Power 3

INDEX-2 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESstorage 7-2types 7-3Beyond Setup guidedefined 1-2Brightness 3-10adjusting 3-10control

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE INDEX-31700 SERIESCopyingCDs 5-20Creatingdata CDs 5-18DData CDcreating 5-18defined 1-2DefinitionsInte

INDEX-4 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESscanning for 8-7Ethernet connection 6-5External monitorport 2-8External mousecleaning

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE INDEX-51700 SERIESnum lock 2-3scroll lock 2-3Linksdefined 6-4Low-battery conditionfixing 7-7Low-power

INDEX-6 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESprinter/parallel 2-8QuikDock 2-9S-Video 2-8PowerAC 3-2battery 3-4button 2-2, 3-3indic

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE INDEX-71700 SERIESStandby 7-9Storage drives 3-12diskette 3-12Stored filesdeleting 8-8SuperDiskdrive 2

INDEX-8 PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESWWarranty certificatedefined 1-3Webaddresses 6-11basic information 6-3browser 6-7serv

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEINTRODUCTION 1-51700 SERIESSafety To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equipment, re

1-6 INTRODUCTION PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEYOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE 2-11700 SERIESIn This ChapterYour Notebook at a GlanceBefore you begin using

2-2 YOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESFront of Your Presario NotebookOpen the front of your Notebook a

PresarioMobile Internet PCBeyond Setup Guide1700 Series

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEYOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE 2-31700 SERIES“Reprogramming the Internet Zone Buttons” later in this guide t

2-4 YOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESTo access these features, press and hold the Fn key, press the f

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEYOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE 2-51700 SERIESFunction KeysThe following keys have already been assigned:* No

2-6 YOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESLeft PanelTake a look at the left side of your Notebook. This is

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEYOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE 2-71700 SERIESRight PanelTake a look at the right side of your Notebook. This

2-8 YOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESBack PanelTake a look at the back of your Notebook. This is wher

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEYOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE 2-91700 SERIESUndersideHere’s what’s on the underside of your Notebook. This

2-10 YOUR NOTEBOOK AT AGLANCE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESQuikDockWith the QuikDock you can create a permanent work space

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING YOUR NOTEBOOK 3-11700 SERIESIn This ChapterUsing Your NotebookYour Presario Notebook computer is

3-2 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESPower On!This section helps you get your Notebook set up and running.

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PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING YOUR NOTEBOOK 3-31700 SERIESWhen a charged battery is in your Notebook, you can simply unplug it

3-4 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESYour Notebook contains a lithium-ion battery pack. Improper handling

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING YOUR NOTEBOOK 3-51700 SERIESWhen maximum performance is selected, the processor operates at full

3-6 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESTouchPadIn this section you’ll learn how to select, click and double-

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING YOUR NOTEBOOK 3-71700 SERIESTo get additional help for setting advanced TouchPad features, click

3-8 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESEdge MotionEdge Motion allows you to continue to scroll once your fin

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING YOUR NOTEBOOK 3-91700 SERIESDisplay OptionsIn this section:•Changing Resolution•Adjusting Bright

3-10 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESYou can also adjust the display brightness by pressing Fn+F7 to decr

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING YOUR NOTEBOOK 3-111700 SERIESInternet Zone ButtonsThe Internet Zone buttons, located above your

3-12 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESStorage Drives•Identifying Your Storage Drives•Using the Diskette Dr

CONTENTSPRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECONTENTS-i1700 SERIESChapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING YOUR NOTEBOOK 3-131700 SERIESWhen your Notebook is off, you cannot eject a disk from the SuperDi

3-14 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESSecurityIn this section:•Using the Security Slot•Power-On PasswordPr

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING YOUR NOTEBOOK 3-151700 SERIES4. Move to Set Supervisor Password. Press the Enterkey.5. Set your

3-16 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECOMMON TASKS 4-11700 SERIESIn This ChapterCommon TasksS-Video Connection, 4-2Anti-Virus Software, 4-5S

4-2 COMMON TASKS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESS-Video ConnectionWith an S-Video connection, you can play games on a bigger

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECOMMON TASKS 4-31700 SERIES5. Click the top left corner of the TV button to enable S-Video. S-Video is

4-4 COMMON TASKS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESThe resolution of your Notebook display is much greater than the resolution

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECOMMON TASKS 4-51700 SERIESAnti-Virus SoftwareCompaq provides anti-virus scanning and free software up

4-6 COMMON TASKS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESRecognizing a Computer VirusA computer virus is a program that damages or er

CONTENTS-ii PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESRight Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECOMMON TASKS 4-71700 SERIESSoftware and HardwareDiscover how easy it is to add and remove software, at

4-8 COMMON TASKS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESCheck the downloaded program file for viruses before installation. TipInstal

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECOMMON TASKS 4-91700 SERIESAttaching Hardware DevicesTo install a new hardware device such as a printe

4-10 COMMON TASKS PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES3. Select Specify a location. If C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS is not displayed i

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-11700 SERIESIn This ChapterUsing the CD or DVD DriveWho would ever have tho

5-2 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESCD or DVD DriveThis section covers:•Inserting a Disc•Removing a

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-31700 SERIESIf your Notebook power is off, you will not be able to eject a

5-4 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESFutureBay™Your new Notebook provides you with the ability to int

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-51700 SERIESAudio CDs and Video DiscsIn this section you’ll learn how to pl

5-6 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESPlaying Non-DVD Video DiscsTo play a video disc, insert the disc

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECONTENTS-iii1700 SERIESStorage Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-71700 SERIESDVDsIn this section you’ll learn how to play DVD discs with you

5-8 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESOn-Screen ControlsThe on-screen controls allow you to quickly an

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-91700 SERIESIRoot Menu/ ResumeShows what is available on the DVD for playba

5-10 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESSetting the Play FeaturesThe DVD Player has two modes or play s

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-111700 SERIESDVD movies can only be viewed on one display at a time. If two

5-12 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESWhen attempting to play a DVD that does not match the drive’s r

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-131700 SERIESYou can only change the region code for the DVD drive five tim

5-14 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESVideo Display OptionsYou already know how to play DVDs and vide

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-151700 SERIESCD-RW BasicsIf your Notebook has a CD-RW drive, you can create

5-16 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES5. When prompted, insert the Adaptec Update Diskette if one was

CONTENTS-iv PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESFutureBay™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-171700 SERIESAfter installation of Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4, you will be p

5-18 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES You can record any combination of tracks, WAV, or MP3 files to

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-191700 SERIES4. To open a Data CD Layout, click the small arrow next to the

5-20 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESEasy CD Creator is designed to assist you in reproducing materi

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDEUSING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE 5-211700 SERIES•Open the Systems Properties dialog box by clicking System fro

5-22 USING THE CDOR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIES

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDELET’S GO SURFING 6-11700 SERIESIn This ChapterLet’s Go Surfing“Surfing the Web” can be a wonderful way

6-2 LET’S GO SURFING PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESBasic ConceptsThis section helps you answer these questions:•What is the

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDELET’S GO SURFING 6-31700 SERIESComputers in a network can share information as well as devices such as

6-4 LET’S GO SURFING PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESHyperlinks make it easy to jump from place to place on the World Wide We

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECONTENTS-v1700 SERIESSearch Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9Ch

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDELET’S GO SURFING 6-51700 SERIES Your Presario Notebook provides you with a selection of Internet Servi

6-6 LET’S GO SURFING PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESThe “Search Engines” section later in this chapter for detailed informat

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDELET’S GO SURFING 6-71700 SERIESBrowsersThis section covers the following:•What is a Browser?•Using Mic

6-8 LET’S GO SURFING PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESMicrosoft Internet Explorer has an extensive Help section that includes

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDELET’S GO SURFING 6-91700 SERIESSearch EnginesThis section will help you perform the following tasks:•C

6-10 LET’S GO SURFING PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESChoose your keywords carefully. Your choice determines the success of y

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDELET’S GO SURFING 6-111700 SERIESTry various keywords and compare the results. You can also use the sam

6-12 LET’S GO SURFING PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESThe “Anti-Virus Software” section of Chapter 4 for more information abo

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECARING FOR YOUR BATTERY 7-11700 SERIESIn This ChapterCaring for Your BatteryWhen you’re on the go, AC

7-2 CARING FOR YOUR BATTERY PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESBattery CareWhen AC wall outlets are not available or convenient,

CONTENTS-vi PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESBackup Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECARING FOR YOUR BATTERY 7-31700 SERIESFor safety reasons when operating under AC Power, Compaq recomme

7-4 CARING FOR YOUR BATTERY PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESBattery CalibrationAll batteries lose their charge if they have n

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECARING FOR YOUR BATTERY 7-51700 SERIESYou can use your Notebook while the battery is draining or charg

7-6 CARING FOR YOUR BATTERY PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESBattery Charging TimeBattery charging time will vary based on the

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECARING FOR YOUR BATTERY 7-71700 SERIESIf you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of

7-8 CARING FOR YOUR BATTERY PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESOnce your Notebook has entered Hibernation mode, it will not turn

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDECARING FOR YOUR BATTERY 7-91700 SERIESPower ManagementPresario Notebooks have power-saving features th

7-10 CARING FOR YOUR BATTERY PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESYour Notebook automatically goes into Hibernation if your batter

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDESERVICE 8-11700 SERIESIn This ChapterServiceMaintaining your Notebook by keeping it clean and keeping the vents

8-2 SERVICE PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDE1700 SERIESPreventive MaintenanceThis section covers:•Cleaning Your Notebook’s Exterior•Cleaning the