Compaq Presario - Manual (Page 18)

M Y P RESARIO —G ETTING S TARTED S ETTING U P Y OUR C OMPUTER 2-3
Plug In and Go!
If a cable is disconnected or
you move your computer to
another location, this topic
helps you to quickly set up
again.
It’s a good idea to purchase a
surge protector to protect your
computer from electrical
spikes and power surges.
The Quick Set-Up poster that
came with your computer is a
visual guide to setting up your
computer.
If you have home networking,
refer to the home networking
documentation, located on the
My Presario—Learning More
CD, for instructions on
connecting your phone lines.
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Plug In and Go!
Setting Up Your Computer
Note: Do not set up the printer until
your computer has been set up.
1. Connect the monitor
according to the color
coding, icons, and the
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 the mouse to the
PS/2 mouse port.
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 surge
protector.
7. Turn on the monitor and
press the Power On
1
button 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. The next two
topics discuss the registration process.