Compaq Presario EZ Series Instruction Manuals and User Guides
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| Recognized languages: | English |
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| Pages: | 133 |
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- Contents
- Chapter 1
- Welcome
- Thank you for buying a Compaq Internet PC
- Words and Symbols to Watch For
- Safety Tips
- Special Text
- Help!
- Compaq provides you with several resources to help you learn about your InternetPC.
- Computer terms that may be unfamiliar to you are identified in the glossary.
- The index in each guide is a comprehensive list of the topics covered in that guide.
- Refer to Getting Started and Reference Guide for detailed information about Windows Help.
- The Troubleshooting section shows how to fix many common computer-related issues. Refer to the Tr...
- Your Internet PC is equipped with several helpful programs that will aid you in identifying and s...
- If you need further technical support or assistance, visit the Compaq Web site at:
- www.compaq.com/mypresario
- Compaq technical support telephone numbers are listed in the Certificate of Warranty included wit...
- For logging future service calls, please see the Service Diary in the Service and Support Guide.
- Chapter 2
- Features of Your Internet PC
- This chapter gives you information about many of the exciting, easy-to-use features of your Presa...
- The Digital Dashboard
- Your Internet PC has a new, informative tool called Digital Dashboard that will:
- Disclaimer: Some free Internet Service Providers, such as NetZero and AltaVista, use a unique dia...
- Disclaimer: When connecting to the Internet using a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), cable modem, o...
- Your system will periodically dial out to the Internet using Microsoft Task Scheduler and see if ...
- However, when your PC is in Sleep mode, Digital Dashboard will not display the mail-waiting messa...
- Disclaimer: The Digital Dashboard E-mail Waiting indicator and the e-mail message on the LCD scre...
- Digital Dashboard will also notify you that you are online. When you are connected, the Æ icon wi...
- In the event of a system lockup, pressing the Start/Reset button for 4 seconds will place your PC...
- Digital Dashboard Settings
- Power Management
- Your new Internet PC has three states of power: Standby (Sleep), Awake, and Off (Shut down). Typi...
- To put your computer into the Sleep mode, press the Sleep button 1 on your Compaq USB Internet Ke...
- To wake your computer from the Sleep mode, press the Sleep 1 button on your Compaq USB Internet K...
- To shut down your computer in order to upgrade or replace components, such as memory or PCI expan...
- In the event of a system lockup, pressing the Start/Reset button for 4 seconds will shut down you...
- Microsoft Windows is equipped with a power management utility program that enables you to reduce ...
- To access the Microsoft Windows Power Management program, complete the following steps:
- Preset Power Schemes
- Creating a Personal Power Scheme
- If you find that the preset power management schemes do not fit your work habits, you can create ...
- To create your own personal power scheme, complete the following steps:
- 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- 2. Double-click the Power Management : icon.
- 3. Complete the following steps in the Power Management Properties window:
- a. Ensure that the Home/OfficeDesk power scheme is selected.
- b. Click the down arrow next to System standby and select the amount of time that passes before t...
- c. Click the down arrow next to Turn off monitor and select the amount of time that passes before...
- d. Click the down arrow next to Turn off hard disks and select the amount of time that passes bef...
- 4. Click Save As, type in a name for your personal power scheme, and click OK..
- 5. Click Apply, then click OK.
- Your personal power scheme is now activated.
- 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- The Sleep mode is a low-power standby state that reduces the amount of electrical power consumed ...
- The Compaq USB Internet Keyboard
- Your Compaq USB Internet Keyboard offers an assortment of Easy Access buttons that make accessing...
- The Internet keyboard offers two USB connectors. Typically, your Compaq USB scroll mouse will be ...
- The standard keyboard has four major types of keys:
- Some keys have special functions when used either alone or combined with other keys. The function...
- The Internet buttons provide quick access to selected sites on the Internet.
- Your Compaq USB Internet Keyboard is equipped with several special purpose buttons that allow qui...
- The Multimedia buttons allow you to easily control your multimedia devices.
- You can reprogram the Easy Access buttons to reflect your personal preferences.
- The Easy Access Button Support Ø icon is located on the Windows desktop Status bar. It can be acc...
- To reprogram your Easy Access buttons, complete the following steps:
- After you have reprogrammed the button, move the cursor over each button and your choices will be...
- You can turn off all Easy Access buttons from the Easy Access Button program. When the buttons ar...
- To disable the Easy Access Buttons, complete the following steps:
- To enable the Easy Access buttons, complete the following steps:
- The Compaq USB Scroll Mouse
- The Compaq USB scroll mouse is similar to other computer pointing devices except that it has a sm...
- The scroll mouse offers standard mouse function s in addition to unique scrolling functions. Basi...
- In addition to the typical mouse functions, the scroll mouse has the ability to move right, left,...
- You can choose features for setting up the mouse, choosing button assignments, and controlling cu...
- To access the Scroll Mouse properties, complete the following steps:
- The CyberJump and HyperJump features combine commonly used tasks into one convenient grid. CyberJ...
- Before you can use this feature, you must first assign either function, CyberJump or HyperJump, t...
- To assign a mouse button or the wheel to CyberJump or HyperJump, complete the following steps:
- 1. Click Start.
- 2. Select Settings, then click Control Panel.
- 3. Double-click the Mouse z icon. The Mouse Properties windows displays.
- 4. Select the Buttons tab.
- 5. From the Button Assignments drop-down lists, choose CyberJump or HyperJump for the respective ...
- 6. Open a document.
- 7. Press the assigned mouse button or wheel to display the CyberJump or HyperJump grid.
- 8. Click an icon on the grid to execute a command.
- 1. Click Start.
- To perform a double-click with the button assigned to CyberJump or HyperJump, complete the follow...
- 1. Click Start.
- 2. Select Settings, then click Control Panel.
- 3. Double-click the Mouse z icon. The Mouse Properties window displays.
- 4. Select the Buttons tab.
- 5. Click the Options button, select the CyberJump or HyperJump tab and select double-click.
- 6. Press and release the button quickly when using the double-click function.
- 1. Click Start.
- CyberJump Functions
- HyperJump Functions
- About Your CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Drive (availableonselect models)
- Your CD-RW drive has the following attributes:
- CD-R and CD-RW media have the following features:
- The just!burn CD Assistant will appear whenever a blank disc is inserted into the CD-RW Drive. Fr...
- PacketCD stores file to your CD-R or CD-RW disc. Selecting this option creates a drive letter in ...
- To share data stored on CD-R or CD-RW that has been formatted sequentially, you must first finali...
- You can create your own audio CDs with just!audio. You may record over multiple recording session...
- Your disc is not automatically finalized after recording. Once you have completed your recording ...
- CD!backup will create personal backups of almost any CD quickly and easily. If you only have a CD...
- You can easily create data CDs which can be read on almost any computer and operating system with...
- The just!burn software included with your Presario Internet PC comes with a complete online user’...
- To access the just!burn User’s Manual, complete the following steps:
- The online user’s manual opens automatically.
- To achieve the best performance when recording audio CDs on a CD-RW drive, complete the following...
- 1. From the just!audio main menu, select the CD-ROM tab.
- 2. Insert the source disc (the disc containing the tracks you want to record from).
- 3. Click and drag the desired tracks (songs) to the New CD window. This step will copy the select...
- 4. When copying to the hard drive is complete, remove the source CD.
- 5. Insert the destination disc (the disc you want to record to), and wait until the content list ...
- 1. From the just!audio main menu, select the CD-ROM tab.
- The source window will then show previously recorded tracks, or be blank if you are using the dis...
- A buffer underrun error occurs when the data flow is interrupted. This type of error can occur on...
- If you experience a buffer underrun error in the just!burn application, a window will appear offe...
- Tips to help prevent buffer underruns:
- Using the DVD Player (available on select models)
- Compaq DVD Player Control Window
- To start your DVD Player program, double-click the DVD Player × icon on your Windows desktop.
- Alternatively, you may execute the following steps:
- All models have a “regionalized” feature that limits the playback of discs to specific geographic...
- Although the computer’s region code is set at the factory, your DVD drive allows you to change th...
- To identify region settings, complete the following steps:
- To change the drive region, complete the following steps:
- The DVD player has two modes or play settings. The DVD mode and the File mode. Use the DVD mode t...
- To play content from the File mode, complete the following steps:
- Not all of the following features are available on all DVDs:
- When a DVD is inserted into the DVD drive, the features available on your DVD player are displaye...
- You can choose how the controls and DVD content are displayed on your computer.
- Viewing and hiding the DVD Player panel
- Enlarging and reducing the view
- Hiding the taskbar
- To hide the Windows Taskbar while you view DVD content in full-screen mode, complete the followin...
- The DVD on-screen control buttons are as described in the table below.
- In general, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating of a DVD movie (G, PG, PG-13,...
- If a mismatch occurs, the DVD player will not be able to enforce the parental control feature. It...
- The following are examples of issues with DVD disks you may encounter:
- Chapter 3
- A Quick Overview of Microsoft Windows
- This chapter gives you information about many of the easy-to-use features of your Internet PC and...
- Get Organized: How To Manage Your Files
- Windows Explorer displays the contents of your computer as an ordered list or tree. You can use t...
- To open Windows Explorer, complete the following steps:
- Your diskette drive, hard drive, CD, CD-RW, DVD and other drives are designated with letters of t...
- You can search for files or folders by entering a complete or partial name, the date the file was...
- To search for a file or folder, complete the following steps:
- 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start.
- 2. Point to Find and choose File or Folders.
- 3. From the Name & Location tab, type the name of the file or folder, or as much as you can remem...
- 4. From the Look in box, select the location to be searched.
- 5. Click the Include subfolders checkbox.
- 6. From the Date tab, you can specify All Files, or Find all files and provide a time frame in wh...
- 7. Click Find Now.
- Copying Files
- 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start.
- To place a copy of a file in a new location, complete the following steps:
- To move a file to a new location, complete the following steps:
- To change the name of a file, complete the following steps:
- To delete a file, complete the following steps:
- When you delete a file from your hard drive, it moves to the Recycle Bin. It is not removed from ...
- If you delete a file in error and need to retrieve it from the Recycle Bin, perform the following...
- Deleted files sent to the Recycle Bin still use space on the computer’s hard-disk drive. To free ...
- Microsoft Windows allows you to create folders to organize your files. For example, you can creat...
- To create a folder, complete the following steps:
- To delete a file or folder, complete the following steps:
- Learning about the Control Panel
- The Control Panel contains many of the tools used to change how Windows looks and works.
- To access the Control Panel, perform the following steps:
- The Display Properties window contains controls for customizing the way Windows looks on your sys...
- To access display settings, perform the following steps:
- You can change the wallpaper (background appearance of the Windows desktop) on the Background tab...
- Screen savers are programs that prevent a static image from damaging the monitor. They start auto...
- To change your system’s screen saver, click the Screen Saver tab in the Display Properties window...
- Shortcuts for the Desktop
- Shortcuts are icons that provide quick access to frequently used programs, files, folders, and dr...
- To create a shortcut, complete the following steps:
- To individually move shortcuts, position your mouse cursor over the icon, click it, and drag it t...
- To arrange all your shortcut icons at once, complete the following steps:
- Click the options for the icon arrangement you prefer. The icons are automatically arranged.
- Chapter 4
- Connecting To The World
- Working With Your Modem
- Identifying Your Modem
- To learn more about the modem installed on your computer, complete the following steps:
- In the Modems Properties window, the names of the installed modems are displayed.
- Your InternetPC may be equipped with a Digital DSL/56K Modem (G.lite/G.dmt/V.90). This modem all...
- For more information about DSL and information on how to subscribe to DSL service, visit the foll...
- www.compaq.com/mypresario/highspeed
- If you choose to continue using analog technology for your Internet connections, the 56K ITU V.90...
- If DSL service is not yet available in your area, your modem is ready to operate using the 56K IT...
- The 56K ITU V.90 Standard enables text, sound, and video files to race to your computer. The down...
- Before you can connect to an ISP using your modem, you must establish an ISP account. Internet co...
- DSL service makes it possible to download large files in seconds rather than hours using low-cost...
- Additional DSL benefits include the following:
- If you decide to subscribe to DSL service, you must determine which modem is installed in your co...
- Identifying your digital DSL/56K modem
- Identifying the DSL protocol used by your modem
- The Digital DSL/56K Modem supports the G.dmt (G.992.1) and G.lite (G.992.2) protocols. The maximu...
- You must contact your telecommunications service provider and ISP to determine the availability o...
- Once you subscribe to Digital DSL service, visit the following Compaq Web site for details on hoo...
- www.compaq.com/mypresario/highspeed
- The Digital DSL/56K Modem Setup Wizard CD contains the drivers and software updates necessary to ...
- To run the Digital DSL/56K Modem Setup Wizard, insert the CD into the CD drive and close the driv...
- If the CD does not start within 30 seconds, complete the following steps:
- To access the latest Digital DSL/56K Modem updates, visit the Compaq Web site at:
- www.compaq.com/mypresario/highspeed
- Networking Your PCs
- Connecting Your Internet PC to an Ethernet Network (available on select models)
- Your Compaq Internet PC may be equipped with a 10/100 Mbps network interface adapter and its asso...
- You must physically connect the computers, install the network protocols, and enable file and pri...
- Hardware Requirements
- Hardware Installation
- Installing the Network Protocols
- To install the necessary network protocols, complete the following steps:
- 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
- 2. Double-click the Network l icon.
- 3. When the message Your network is not complete. Do you want to continue? is displayed, click Yes.
- 4. In the Network window, the Configuration tab is displayed:
- a. Click Add.
- b. Select Client and click Add.
- c. Select Microsoft.
- d. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, then click OK.
- e. Select File and Print Sharing…, then click in both boxes to make check marks appear.
- f. Click OK. In the Network window, the Configuration tab displays. Click Add.
- 5. In the Select Network Component Type window:
- a. Click Protocol.
- b. Click Add.
- c. Select Microsoft.
- d. Select IPX/SPX compatible Protocol.
- e. Click OK.
- f. Click Add.
- g. Click Protocol.
- h. Click Add.
- i. Select Microsoft.
- j. Select TCP/IP.
- k. Click OK.
- 6. Select the Identification Tab in the Network window and complete the following steps:
- a. Enter a name for the computer. This name must be unique, different from the name of every othe...
- b. Enter a Workgroup name. If you would like all computers to have access to each other, the Work...
- c. Click OK. The System Settings Change window displays. Click Yes to restart your computer. The ...
- 7. Complete the following steps:
- a. Enter a User name. Your user name should be easy to remember since you will use it every time ...
- b. Enter a Password. Typing of a password is optional. If you choose not to type a password, leav...
- c. Click OK.
- d. Document your user name and password for future reference.
- 8. Close the Control Panel window.
- 9. Repeat this procedure to add the next computer to the network.
- Mapping a Network Drive
- 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
- If you wish to automatically access a shared folder on another computer each time you turn on you...
- C:\My Documents\Shared Files
- To prevent others on the network from accessing sensitive files on your computer, you can set the...
- To install the necessary network protocols, complete the following steps:
- File Security
- Creating a Shared Folder
- To create a shared folder on the hard drive, complete the following steps:
- 1. Double-click the My Computer g icon.
- 2. Double-click C: (or the letter that corresponds to your hard drive).
- 3. On the window menu bar, click File, point to New, then click Folder. A New Folder displays in ...
- 4. Give the folder a name that indicates it is shared, such as Shared Files.
- 5. Move the files you wish to share into this folder.
- 1. Double-click the My Computer g icon.
- To create a shared folder on the hard drive, complete the following steps:
- Sharing a Folder
- Setting Up Printer Sharing
- Connecting to a Shared Printer
- To connect to a shared network printer, complete the following steps:
- 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
- 2. Double-click the Add Printer $ icon. The Add Printer window is displayed.
- 3. Select Network Printer, then click Next.
- 4. To find the network printer, click Browse. The Browse for Printer window displays.
- 5. Select the printer you want to use, then click OK. The network printer path statement displays...
- 6. If you would like to print from MS-DOS based programs, select Yes, then click Next. If you wil...
- 7. A message appears reminding you to put the printer online before you try printing. Click Next.
- 8. Select the printer manufacturer and model and click Next.
- 9. You may either accept or change the default printer name. If you want this to be the default p...
- 1. From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
- To connect to a shared network printer, complete the following steps:
- Let’s Get Digital
- Introducing the Digital Creativity Imaging Center (available on select models)
- The Digital Creativity Imaging Center (DCIC) (available on select models) is the latest in digita...
- The DCIC is the connection point for digital equipment such as USB cameras, camcorders, and other...
- Check the guidelines for your particular digital equipment to determine which connector is required.
- What is USB?
- What is 1394?
- Chapter 5
- Quick and Easy Upgrades
- Making A Good Thing Better
- Access to the Components
- Installing New Hardware
- If you add new hardware such as a printer or a gamepad to your computer, you may be prompted to i...
- You may be prompted to restart your computer so that the new hardware can be recognized by the sy...
- To remove the left EZ Access panel, press the button on top of the panel 1 and gently pull outwar...
- Replacing the Modem or Adding a PCI Expansion Card
- To replace the modem or other PCI expansion card, complete the following steps:
- 1. Read all the manufacturer documentation for the new card.
- 2. Close all programs.
- 3. Remove all diskettes and CDs.
- 4. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, click Shut Down, select Shut Down, then click OK.
- 5. Unplug the computer power cord from the electrical outlet.
- 6. Disconnect all cables and power cords from the back of the computer.
- 7. Remove the left and back EZ Access panels.
- 8. Place the computer on its side.
- 9. Remove the retaining screw holding the card in place from the back.
- 10. Remove the modem or PCI card.
- 11. Carefully align the new modem or other PCI card with the PCI slot and firmly press it in unti...
- 12. Replace the retaining screw.
- Replacing the Modem or PCI Card
- Replacing the Hard Drive
- 1. Read all the manufacturer documentation for the new card.
- For information about replacing the hard drive, please contact a Compaq Authorized Service Provid...
- To remove the right EZ Access panel, press the button on top of the panel 1 and gently pull outwa...
- To replace the modem or other PCI expansion card, complete the following steps:
- Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
- Adding memory can improve computer and software performance. Your PC uses PC100 SDRAM memory. Con...
- To determine the amount of memory currently located on your Internet PC, perform the following st...
- To add memory, complete the following steps:
- 1. Read all the manufacturer documentation for the new memory.
- 2. Close all programs.
- 3. Remove all diskettes and CDs.
- 4. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, click Shut Down, select Shut Down, then click OK.
- 5. Unplug the computer power cord from the electrical outlet.
- 6. Remove the right EZ Access panel.
- 7. Locate the memory module and insert as shown in the following graphic.
- 8. Align the new memory module 1 with the slot and firmly press it in until it clicks into positi...
- 9. Replace the EZ Access panel.
- Memory Module Slots
- 1. Read all the manufacturer documentation for the new memory.
- Reinstalling Deleted Drivers
- Installing Additional Software
- Once you have become accustomed to using your Internet PC and have explored the pre-installed sof...
- Software can be installed from a CD or a diskette or it can be downloaded from a Web site. Many s...
- To install software from a diskette or from a CD that does not automatically install, complete th...
- If you choose to download software from a Web site, follow the installation instructions that may...
- To install a program file that you have downloaded from the Internet to your hard drive, complete...
- 1. Terminate your Internet connection.
- 2. Close all open programs.
- 3. From the Windows Taskbar, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- 4. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs ¤ icon. The Add/Remove Programs Properties window displays.
- 5. Click Install. The Install Program from Floppy Disk or CD-ROM window displays.
- 6. Click Next. The Run Installation Program window displays.
- 7. Click Browse.
- 8. Locate and select the Setup.exe or Install.exe file for the downloaded software.
- 9. Click Open to begin the installation process.
- 1. Terminate your Internet connection.
- Chapter 6
- Troubleshooting
- This chapter provides useful information on how to identify and correct common problems that may ...
- Helpful Hints
- Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup
- Troubleshooting Guidelines
- Information in this Troubleshooting section is divided into three columns: Symptom, Problem, and ...
- If a solution does not fix your problem, try all solutions for the symptom or try the solution a ...
- If a problem persists and you are unable to resolve it yourself, please review the Service and Su...
- Troubleshooting Audio Problems
- Troubleshooting CD, CD-RW or DVD Problems
- Troubleshooting Diskette Drive and Zip Drive Problems
- Troubleshooting Display (Monitor) Problems
- Troubleshooting Fax Modem Problems
- Troubleshooting Game Problems
- Troubleshooting Hard Drive Problems
- Troubleshooting Internet Access Problems
- Troubleshooting Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Problems
- Troubleshooting Memory Problems
- Troubleshooting Power Problems
- Troubleshooting Printer Problems (see your printer manual for additional Information)
- Contacting Technical Support
- Chapter 7
- Government Approvals
- European Union Notice
- Products with the CE marking complies with Telecommunication Terminal Equipment and Satellite Ear...
- Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms or Regulation...
- The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/EC for pan-European si...
- The equipment is designed to work with all EU telephone networks. However, the equipment may have...
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device p...
- The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device th...
- Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hood...
- Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only)
- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con...
- For questions regarding your product, call 800-652-6672 (800-OK-COMPAQ) or contact:
- Compaq Computer Corporation P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 530113 Houston, Texas 77269-2000
- For questions regarding this FCC declaration, call 281-514-3333 or contact:
- Compaq Computer Corporation P.O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000
- To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product.
- This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equip...
- Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel ...
- Telecom Network Approvals
- U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems
- This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the bottom of the portable comp...
- The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and...
- The REN for the modem contained in this product does not exceed 1.0.
- A FCC Compliant 6-position modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is design...
- If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may disco...
- Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures t...
- If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, contact your local telephone company for...
- This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to p...
- For the Compaq Customer Support Center and your nearest Compaq Authorized Service Provider in Nor...
- Compaq Customer Support Center P.O. Box 692000 Houston, Texas 77269-2000
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
- Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems
- Notice: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that t...
- Before installing the equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to th...
- Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility desi...
- Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power ...
- Notice: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indicati...
- The REN for the modem contained in this product does not exceed 1.0.
- For the location of the authorized Canadian maintenance facility nearest you, call 800-652-6672 (...
- Compaq Canada, Inc. 45 Vogell Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P6
- U.K. BABT Users Notice (SupraExpress 56i Pro Global Modem - Desktop Products Only)
- The modem is intended for only use in the Compaq Internet PC. For the purposes of BABT approval, ...
- The modem is suitable for connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) direct excha...
- A ringer equivalent number (REN) is a value given to all apparatus to be connected to the PSTN. I...
- 1. REN = 3/n where n is the maximum number of units that may be used in parallel.
- 2. The maximum REN of a line is 4; therefore, the total REN of all apparatus connected to the lin...
- 3. Only one modem should be connected to a telephone line. Connecting a modem in parallel with on...
- 4. The REN for this piece of equipment is 0.8.
- 5. The exchange should provide facilities for either loop disconnect (pulse) dialing or multifreq...
- 6. During dialing, this apparatus may tinkle the bells of other telephones using the same line. T...
- 7. The modem specified in this guide is for the Compaq Internet PC.
- 8. This apparatus has been approved for the following facilities:
- 1. REN = 3/n where n is the maximum number of units that may be used in parallel.
- Any other usage will invalidate the approval of the apparatus, if as a result, it then ceases to ...
- All apparatus connected to this modem, and thereby connected directly or indirectly to the Britis...
- Although this equipment can use either loop disconnect or DTMF signaling, only the performance of...
- The modem may not be used on extension wiring that makes use of plug pins 1 and 6. If in doubt, a...
- Difficulties may occasionally be experienced from other apparatus connected to the BT PSTN via th...
- Initially, normal operation will be possible. However, changes to or modernization of the network...
- If these difficulties occur, contact your product supplier or your Compaq Authorized Reseller in ...
- This device is intended for auto-answering of incoming calls. Under normal conditions, callers wi...
- Several options are available for auto-answering operation. The default setting is for two incomi...
- When entering telephone numbers, ensure that the number that appears on the screen is correct bef...
- Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Österreich
- Hinweis für die Benutzung in osterreich
- Sofern Sie das SupraExpress 56i Pro global modem an einer Nebenstellenanlage benutzen wollen, erk...
- Ein Modem darf, beispielsweise im „unbeaufsichtigten Betrieb“, nicht pausenlos dieselbe Rufnummer...
- Nach zwölf erfolglosen Wählversuchen innerhalb einer Stunde gibt das Modem die Meldung „BLACK-LIS...
- Die Wahlsperre wird wieder aufgehoben, wenn eines der drei folgenden Ereignisse eintritt:
- Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Deutschland
- Brugerinstruktioner i overensstemmelse med danske krav
- Speciale gebruiksinstructies voor Nederland
- Användarinstruktioner i överensstämmelse med svenska krav Uppringningskod P och T
- New Zealand Modem Statements
- The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has acce...
- This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct operation at the higher...
- This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is DTMF tone dialing. There...
- Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as other equipment, may g...
- Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s Telepermit requirements are dependent on t...
- Where automatic calls are made to different numbers, the equipment shall go on-hook for a period ...
- The equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt ...
- This equipment does not fully meet Telecom’s impedance requirements. Performance limitations may ...
- This equipment should not be used under any circumstances which may constitute a nuisance to othe...
- This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom 111 Emergency Service.
- Safety is important when you are operating your computer. Follow the guidelines in this section t...
- For information about real-time clock battery replacement, contact your Compaq Authorized Dealer,...
- Agency labels are on the computer.
- Energy Star Compliance
- Compaq Internet PC products marked with the Energy Star Logo are compliant with Energy Star Compu...
- The Energy Star Computers Program was created by the EPA to promote energy efficiency and reduce ...
- The power management feature of your computer is supported when used with the following operating...
- The power management feature, when used in conjunction with an external Energy Star compliant mon...
- Glossary
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- A private, nonprofit organization that facilitates the development of national technical standard...
- The code used to represent the conversion of keyboard characters into binary digits that can be p...
- A continuous electronic current of varying frequency. Digital data from a computer must be conver...
- See American National Standards Institute.
- A program that detects and in many cases repairs the damage caused by harmful program code. See v...
- A software program that facilitates the performance of useful work, such as a word processing pro...
- See American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
- A Web-based service of the National Institute of Standards and Technology synchronizing your comp...
- A copy of one or more files for safekeeping.
- An instruction set stored on the read-only memory chip of a computer that handles how the hardwar...
- A number system that represents digital data and uses only the symbols 0 and 1.
- A unit of measurement used to describe the smallest possible piece of computer information, repre...
- To start up a computer. During the start-up process, information necessary for the computer to op...
- A program used to access and view information. See Web browser.
- An error in computer program code.
- A computerized meeting and announcement system that can be accessed directly by dialing the bulle...
- The main communication path used by the components of a computer.
- A unit of measurement used to describe a quantity of data, equal to eight bits. A character is on...
- Files in the Windows directory on your hard disk that contain the Microsoft Windows operating sys...
- A device that provides constant Internet access through a cable Internet Service Provider.
- A portion of memory where frequently used information is duplicated for the purpose of instant ac...
- See compact disc. Compare with digital versatile disc, digital video disc.
- See compact disc.
- Controls the operation of a computer. Arithmetic and logic operations, as well as the decoding an...
- A communication path
- A feature of the Microsoft Windows 98 active desktop that provides single-click access to feature...
- A tiny silicon wafer that contains miniature transistors and circuits. See central processing uni...
- A computer workstation on a network that has access to the data and services of a central compute...
- A circular piece of plastic that can store a maximum of 650 MB of digital data on one side using ...
- To set up a computer or change program settings.
- A receptacle designed to accept the insertion of a specific cable plug, usually located on the ba...
- A set of easily accessible connectors situated on the front of select models of Compaq Internet PCs.
- The symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next typed character will be displayed.
- To add a device to the last one in a chain of IEEE-1394 devices. See IEEE-1394 High Performance S...
- An organized collection of data designed to facilitate the extraction of useful information.
- See Digital Creativity Imaging Center.
- To remove errors from computer program code.
- A leased communication path that provides constant access to the Internet.
- An automatic setting that a program uses unless alternative instructions are entered.
- See Windows desktop.
- A personal computer designed to be set up on a desk, as opposed to an easily- transportable noteb...
- The use of a personal computer with word processing, graphics, or page-layout programs to produce...
- See driver.
- A window that is displayed when information must be entered to continue.
- A method of accessing a network through a modem and a standard telephone line. Usually refers to ...
- Electrical signals that carry data in the form of bits. Contrast analog.
- A set of easily accessible connectors situated on the front of select models of Compaq Internet PCs.
- A broadband communication technology that utilizes the bandwidth not used for voice communication...
- An area on a disk where the names and locations of files are stored.
- See compact disc.
- A storage device made of flexible plastic film coated with iron oxide cased in a hard plastic she...
- A device that enables a computer to read data from and write data to diskettes.
- The generic name for the Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS).
- See Disk Operating System.
- To press the left mouse button twice in rapid succession.
- To transfer a copy of a file from a remote computer. Contrast upload.
- A device that enables the reading and sometimes writing of data to a storage device. See CD drive...
- A program that enables the Microsoft Windows operating system to recognize and operate devices in...
- See digital subscriber line.
- A device used to connect to the Internet using digital subscriber line service through standard t...
- Describes a communication channel that is always open in both directions. In telecommunications, ...
- See digital versatile disc.
- See electronic mail.
- A method of sending messages and files across a network or the Internet.
- An instruction set that must be installed before the associated hardware device can function.
- A family of data link protocols that specifies how data is transferred over a network. An categor...
- A receptacle on the system board that accepts a device that adds functionality to the computer, s...
- See Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Explorer.
- An intranet that is accessible to those not part of the organization by special permission. See i...
- An instruction set that specifies how files are downloaded or uploaded. See download, upload.
- Informal term for diskette. Also known as 3.5-inch floppy. See diskette.
- See File Transfer Protocol.
- See duplex.
- A device that permits more realistic game play than is possible with a mouse or touchpad.
- See MIDI/Gameport.
- See gigabyte.
- A unit of measurement used to describe data quantity. One GB is equal to approximately one billio...
- The collection of images and text shown on the monitor display that facilitates the entry of comm...
- See graphical user interface.
- Describes a communication channel that is only open in a single direction at any given time. In t...
- A device that enables a computer to read data from and write data to a hard disk, an internal dat...
- The physical components of a computer.
- A unit of measurement used to describe frequency rate. One hertz is equal to one cycle per second...
- Allows users to connect HPNA-certified peripheral equipment to an HPNA-certified PC through home ...
- The Home Phoneline Networking Alliance is an association of industry-leading companies working to...
- Applies to notebook computers only. A state of decreased power consumption. When the notebook com...
- To connect or disconnect equipment, such as a PC card or USB device, without restarting the compu...
- The information that may be displayed when the mouse pointer is placed on an icon, button, or too...
- See Hypertext Markup Language.
- See Hypertext Transport Protocol.
- A switching device used to connect computers to a network.
- Colored and underlined hypertext that when clicked provides immediate access to a file, a specifi...
- Specially formatted words in a document or on a Web page that serves as a link to another locatio...
- A standard language used for creating and publishing documents on the World Wide Web.
- An instruction set that specifies how information is published on the Internet. See Hypertext Mar...
- See hertz.
- A small picture incorporated into the graphical user interface that represents a link or shortcut...
- See Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
- A Plug-and-Play digital interface that allows up to 63 devices to be connected sequentially into ...
- A device that transmits data at a maximum rate of 400 Mbps. A variety of devices are supported, s...
- A software package developed by the Intel Corporation that makes it possible to place and receive...
- A non-profit group involved in the development of technology and standards in the areas of comput...
- A term used to describe a program, such as a computer game, that immediately reacts to commands.
- See graphical user interface.
- A non-governmental organization established to promote the development of standards in the areas ...
- An agency of the United Nations responsible for the regulation, standardization, coordination, an...
- The largest decentralized computer network in the world. Every computer or network that is linked...
- Two or more networks connected together.
- See Microsoft Internet Explorer.
- A keyboard equipped with special buttons programmed to access the Internet, a favorite program, o...
- A business organization that provides Internet access through dial-up networking or dedicated lin...
- An information site usually implemented by businesses, schools, or other large institutions desig...
- See International Organization for Standardization.
- See Internet Service Provider.
- See International Telecommunication Union.
- A device that permits more realistic game play than is possible with a mouse or touchpad.
- A data communication protocol developed by Lucent Technologies Incorporated and Rockwell Internat...
- See kilobyte.
- See kilobits per second.
- The primary device used for entering alphanumeric data.
- A unit of measurement used to describe the rate of data transfer.
- A unit of measurement used to describe data quantity. One KB is equal to approximately one thousa...
- See local area network.
- See liquid crystal display.
- See light-emitting diode.
- A device that glows when an electric current passes through it. Status lights on computers are of...
- An item that provides direct access to a file, program, directory, or Web site. See hyperlink, sh...
- A type of display that uses chemicals, or liquid crystals, that respond to polarized light and el...
- See mailing list.
- Two or more computers linked together for the purpose of sharing resources, such as files, progra...
- To gain authorized access to a network or Internet service provider account by providing a user n...
- A mail-forwarding service that allows subscribers to send e-mail to a single address where the me...
- See megabyte.
- See megabits per second.
- A unit of measurement used to describe the rate of data transfer.
- A unit of measurement used to describe data quantity. One MB is equal to approximately one millio...
- A unit of measurement used to describe microprocessor speed. One megahertz is equal to one millio...
- The place where data and instructions are stored for use by the processor. There are several diff...
- See megahertz.
- An integrated circuit on the system board that contains the entire central processing unit. May b...
- A Web browser developed by the Microsoft Corporation; used to view hypertext documents on intrane...
- The family of GUI-based computer operating systems developed by the Microsoft Corporation.
- A browser program used to access and view the contents of data storage drives available to the co...
- See Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
- A receptacle that accepts a gamepad, joystick, or similar device to permit more realistic game pl...
- A device that converts data from a digital to analog format at the originating computer so that i...
- See system board.
- A working group of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), responsible for gene...
- A device used to move a pointer on the display as well as make selections by clicking the buttons...
- A type of digital audio file. Often, music downloaded from the Internet is presented in this format.
- Moving Picture Experts Group. See Moving Picture Experts Group.
- The presence of two or more formats, such as audio, animation, graphics, text, or video.
- A computer file format used to represent musical sounds. MIDI files can be identified by the file...
- To move from one site or directory to another site or directory.
- A Web browser developed by the Netscape Communications Corporation; used to view hypertext docume...
- Two or more computers linked together for the purpose of sharing resources, such as files, progra...
- See network interface card.
- A device that enables a computer to be physically connected to, and participate in, data communic...
- A public special-interest forum on a network similar to a bulletin board. Subscribers can read an...
- See network interface card.
- The state of being connected to a network, especially the Internet.
- Program-specific information stored on the hard disk that can be accessed through the Help option...
- A set of system software programs that control how the computer works.
- See operating system.
- A device that transfers bits of data simultaneously through the eight separate wires in a paralle...
- To format a hard disk so that it behaves as if it is two or more smaller hard disks.
- Personal computer.
- See Peripheral Component Interconnect.
- A device connected to a computer, such as a monitor or a printer.
- A local bus capable of transferring data at a maximum rate of 132 MBps. The PCI bus was the first...
- An industry group organized to promote standards for credit card-sized memory and input/output de...
- One of the individual dots that make up a graphical image.
- Tracks chosen for play from a CD or DVD.
- Refers to a device that when connected to a computer is automatically recognized by the operating...
- An instruction set that enables a computer to gain authorized access to a network using dial-up n...
- A list of choices that is displayed when an item on a menu bar is selected.
- A point through which data flows between computers or between a computer and a peripheral device....
- See Point-to-Point Protocol.
- A link to exclusive deals and discounts from Compaq partners and is available only to Presario ow...
- See microprocessor.
- The Microsoft Windows operating system product identification code printed on the lower right cor...
- Software installed on a computer that facilitates the performance of useful work, such as a word ...
- Refers to software or hardware technology owned by a company or individual that has exclusive rig...
- A formal standard or instruction set.
- See memory.
- See memory.
- See remote access server, Remote Access Service.
- See memory.
- A battery-powered clock inside your computer that keeps time even when the computer is unplugged.
- The number of times a monitor redraws the display, measured in hertz. A refresh rate of 75 Hz ind...
- A computer configured as a server that permits authorized access to a network using specially con...
- A feature of Microsoft Windows NT that permits authorized access to a network using dial-up netwo...
- To press the right mouse button.
- See memory.
- See real-time clock.
- A blank screen or a moving image that automatically is displayed after the computer has not been ...
- A device used to move a pointer on the display as well as make selections by clicking the buttons...
- A device that transfers data one bit at a time through a serial cable.
- A specially configured computer running network software that provides access to network resource...
- An icon on the Windows desktop that provides a direct link to a program, directory, or file. Shor...
- A low power consumption state that components of the computer enter after a predetermined amount ...
- Programs that contain computer operation instructions. There are two types of software: applicati...
- A video card that typically supports resolutions of 1024 x 728 pixels with over 65,000 colors. Se...
- To browse or navigate through the information on the Internet and the World Wide Web.
- A device that protects electrical devices from brief bursts of excessive voltage.
- See Super Video Graphics Adapter.
- The main circuit board inside a computer. Also known as a motherboard.
- See Windows Taskbar.
- See Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.
- An industry standard instruction set that specifies how data is transmitted through a network. TC...
- An Internet address that specifies the location of information. Also known as Universal Resource ...
- See Uniform Resource Locator.
- A Plug-and-Play bus that allows up to 127 devices to be connected sequentially into a single exte...
- To send a copy of a file to a remote computer. Contrast download.
- See uninterruptible power supply.
- See Uniform Resource Locator.
- See Universal Serial Bus.
- A USB device that provides additional USB ports. See Universal Serial Bus.
- A program that assists with the operation of a computer, such as a power management program or an...
- A standard endorsed by the International Telecommunication Union that makes it possible for modem...
- Supports MPEG1 video that does not require separate video player to play.
- See Intel VideoPhone.
- See memory.
- A harmful computer program that may cause damage to data or programs. See anti- virus utility.
- A slide switch on the PC that permits connection to more than one voltage input. The switch is no...
- See wide area network.
- See World Wide Web.
- A program that makes it possible to access and view hypertext documents.
- Geographically separated computers linked together for the purpose of sharing resources, such as ...
- The work area shown on the monitor display that contains the Windows Taskbar as well as icons tha...
- A thin band that contains the Microsoft Windows Start button, the current time, as well as icons ...
- A utility program that automatically presents the steps necessary to complete a task, such as ins...
- A universal database that provides a consistent means to access large amounts of information. Web...
- See World Wide Web.
- A storage device with a 100 or 250 MB capacity that is compatible with a Zip drive.
- A device that can read and write data to a Zip disk.
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