Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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... information about the chemical substances in California. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/. NOTE: ENERGY STAR is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply The computer's real-time clock battery may contain perchlorate and may contain the following material that might require special...
... information about the chemical substances in California. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/. NOTE: ENERGY STAR is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply The computer's real-time clock battery may contain perchlorate and may contain the following material that might require special...
Important Information About Your Wireless PCI Adapter
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...cable ■ One (small sized) CD with Quick Installation Guide and User's Manual. Refer to the Quick Installation Guide or the User's Manual on the desktop PC or a table to get better data transmission and reception. 4 Configure the Wireless PCI Adapter. they are pre-installed in the... PC box or accessory box. 2 Screw the antenna cable to the antenna connector (A) located on the back of your PC near the PCI adapter status indicators (B). 3 Place the antenna on the CD for steps to ...
...cable ■ One (small sized) CD with Quick Installation Guide and User's Manual. Refer to the Quick Installation Guide or the User's Manual on the desktop PC or a table to get better data transmission and reception. 4 Configure the Wireless PCI Adapter. they are pre-installed in the... PC box or accessory box. 2 Screw the antenna cable to the antenna connector (A) located on the back of your PC near the PCI adapter status indicators (B). 3 Place the antenna on the CD for steps to ...
PC Basics Guide
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... and DVDs 17 Using a Diskette (Floppy) Drive 19 Using a Printer 19 Introducing the Software 21 Learning More about Software 21 Using the Desktop 21 Removing Desktop Icons 22 Retrieving Desktop Icons 22 Using the Start Menu 23 Using the All Programs Menu 23 Organizing Your All Programs List 23 Using the Control Panel... Internet 33 Restricting Internet Content 34 Sending and Receiving E-Mail 35 If Using Outlook Express 35 If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program 36 iv PC Basics Guide
... and DVDs 17 Using a Diskette (Floppy) Drive 19 Using a Printer 19 Introducing the Software 21 Learning More about Software 21 Using the Desktop 21 Removing Desktop Icons 22 Retrieving Desktop Icons 22 Using the Start Menu 23 Using the All Programs Menu 23 Organizing Your All Programs List 23 Using the Control Panel... Internet 33 Restricting Internet Content 34 Sending and Receiving E-Mail 35 If Using Outlook Express 35 If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program 36 iv PC Basics Guide
PC Basics Guide
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...be included with your PC. PC Base Components The PC consists of the PC. The minimum items required to operate your PC to point and select items, and a display monitor. It also gives you move the mouse, the PC causes the cursor to move across the Windows desktop on using a ...to enter text and commands, a mouse to the electrical power system. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on the screen. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives,...
...be included with your PC. PC Base Components The PC consists of the PC. The minimum items required to operate your PC to point and select items, and a display monitor. It also gives you move the mouse, the PC causes the cursor to move across the Windows desktop on using a ...to enter text and commands, a mouse to the electrical power system. For example, the PC shows the Windows desktop on the display screen, and when you useful information on the screen. This section describes the PC by using the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, speakers, a microphone, the media drives,...
PC Basics Guide
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...used only as After 1 hour) in its memory. Restart the PC after installation. You may wish to sense movement and cause the cursor on the Windows desktop. Then, press the On button. 6 If you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in the System ...hibernates list. Choose the settings. • To turn off the PC. This is the simplest repair for 5 or...
...used only as After 1 hour) in its memory. Restart the PC after installation. You may wish to sense movement and cause the cursor on the Windows desktop. Then, press the On button. 6 If you restart the computer, the PC starts over using the operating system and software in the System ...hibernates list. Choose the settings. • To turn off the PC. This is the simplest repair for 5 or...
PC Basics Guide
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... do specific actions. In Windows, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you enter text and commands for the PC (including model number, serial number, and service ID). Introducing the PC 9 Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are the main keys found on the top right. The keyboard may connect directly to... your PC or may vary from the Windows desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter s) to do not have the Internet buttons ...
... do specific actions. In Windows, press Ctrl+C to copy an item you enter text and commands for the PC (including model number, serial number, and service ID). Introducing the PC 9 Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are the main keys found on the top right. The keyboard may connect directly to... your PC or may vary from the Windows desktop, press the Alt (alternate) key, the Ctrl (control) key, and the S key (the letter s) to do not have the Internet buttons ...
PC Basics Guide
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... S-video cable. • If your TV has a composite video jack, you can quickly change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop and click Properties. 2 On the Settings tab, adjust the screen resolution. • Moving the slide toward More decreases the size of text. 3 Click Apply....device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the next device. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen The type of video card on your screen. • Moving the slide toward Less increases the...
... S-video cable. • If your TV has a composite video jack, you can quickly change the screen resolution: 1 Right-click an empty area of the desktop and click Properties. 2 On the Settings tab, adjust the screen resolution. • Moving the slide toward More decreases the size of text. 3 Click Apply....device (CRT monitor, flat panel monitor, TV, and so on the next device. Adjusting the Monitor To change where the PC desktop appears by pressing Alt+F5. Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen The type of video card on your screen. • Moving the slide toward Less increases the...
PC Basics Guide
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... controlled by country/region. A shortcut icon is included with the PC may vary by model and by two kinds of software: • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which displays the desktop on the display monitor. When you empty it easy to find the things you need. For ...help with a question mark icon on your PC documentation. the Recycle Bin collects files that make it . The Microsoft Windows...
... controlled by country/region. A shortcut icon is included with the PC may vary by model and by two kinds of software: • The Microsoft Windows XP operating system, which displays the desktop on the display monitor. When you empty it easy to find the things you need. For ...help with a question mark icon on your PC documentation. the Recycle Bin collects files that make it . The Microsoft Windows...
PC Basics Guide
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... by right-clicking the icon and then selecting Delete. Delete a desktop icon by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging the icon onto the desktop. 22 PC Basics Guide CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar desktop icons. Removing Desktop Icons You can remove most desktop icons by either deleting them or moving them to an...
... by right-clicking the icon and then selecting Delete. Delete a desktop icon by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop and dragging the icon onto the desktop. 22 PC Basics Guide CAUTION: Do not delete unfamiliar desktop icons. Removing Desktop Icons You can remove most desktop icons by either deleting them or moving them to an...
PC Basics Guide
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... in the folder. 3 Drag the item or the copy into the All Programs list or into a folder, drag it to your desktop, and then drag it to the folder.) To copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Select Create Shortcut. To move... Right-click the item. 2 Select Rename. 3 Type the new name, and press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 24 PC Basics Guide To remove a shortcut: 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Select the folder. 4 Right-click the shortcut, and then ... change system performance, add hardware, add or remove programs, and other components and features of the PC.
... in the folder. 3 Drag the item or the copy into the All Programs list or into a folder, drag it to your desktop, and then drag it to the folder.) To copy an item: 1 Right-click the item. 2 Select Create Shortcut. To move... Right-click the item. 2 Select Rename. 3 Type the new name, and press Enter on the taskbar, and then click Control Panel. 24 PC Basics Guide To remove a shortcut: 1 Click Start. 2 Choose All Programs. 3 Select the folder. 4 Right-click the shortcut, and then ... change system performance, add hardware, add or remove programs, and other components and features of the PC.
PC Basics Guide
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... way to delete a file is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find and click the file you want to retrieve. 3 Click the File menu and click Restore. Renaming Files 1 Find the...to delete and select it goes to the Recycle Bin and stays there until the Recycle Bin is emptied or is to the PC. 3 Type the new filename and press Enter. Getting Files Out of the recycle bin." If you need to get the ... after the period in a filename). NOTE: Another way to rename a file is to its previous location. 30 PC Basics Guide
... way to delete a file is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. 2 Find and click the file you want to retrieve. 3 Click the File menu and click Restore. Renaming Files 1 Find the...to delete and select it goes to the Recycle Bin and stays there until the Recycle Bin is emptied or is to the PC. 3 Type the new filename and press Enter. Getting Files Out of the recycle bin." If you need to get the ... after the period in a filename). NOTE: Another way to rename a file is to its previous location. 30 PC Basics Guide
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...desktop. 2 On the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin to delete all open programs. 2 Click Start on the left of files you want to delete, click OK, and then click Yes. 8 Click OK to close the window. 38 PC...a file from the Recycle Bin until you empty it goes to the Recycle Bin on your PC and store files, the hard disk drive fills up and becomes cluttered, affecting performance. Uninstalling ...manage this, delete files you are permanently deleted. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. You can retrieve files from the hard disk drive, it . If you need it, you may ...
...desktop. 2 On the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin to delete all open programs. 2 Click Start on the left of files you want to delete, click OK, and then click Yes. 8 Click OK to close the window. 38 PC...a file from the Recycle Bin until you empty it goes to the Recycle Bin on your PC and store files, the hard disk drive fills up and becomes cluttered, affecting performance. Uninstalling ...manage this, delete files you are permanently deleted. 1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your Windows desktop. You can retrieve files from the hard disk drive, it . If you need it, you may ...
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.... To fix this means a hidden background program is still running on your PC. Improving PC Performance 39 NOTE: Using the Disk Defragmenter to gather the data on your PC may take a long time to Windows. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to select Safe Mode and press Enter. Gathering your... files and folders with the Disk Defragmenter does not affect the way you add, move, and remove files and folders on your PC, the bits of data become scattered over...
.... To fix this means a hidden background program is still running on your PC. Improving PC Performance 39 NOTE: Using the Disk Defragmenter to gather the data on your PC may take a long time to Windows. When the Desktop message appears, click Yes to select Safe Mode and press Enter. Gathering your... files and folders with the Disk Defragmenter does not affect the way you add, move, and remove files and folders on your PC, the bits of data become scattered over...
PC Basics Guide
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See turning off PC special keys, 12 Start, 23 C cables, for connecting a TV, 13 CD keyboard button, 12 chassis components, 1 connecting a TV, 13 Ethernet, 32 Control Panel, 24 opening, 23 D desktop, 21 desktop icons, removing, 22 digital pictures, 26 Disk Cleanup utility, 38 disk space viewing, 37 diskette inserting, 19 diskette (floppy) drive, 19...
See turning off PC special keys, 12 Start, 23 C cables, for connecting a TV, 13 CD keyboard button, 12 chassis components, 1 connecting a TV, 13 Ethernet, 32 Control Panel, 24 opening, 23 D desktop, 21 desktop icons, removing, 22 digital pictures, 26 Disk Cleanup utility, 38 disk space viewing, 37 diskette inserting, 19 diskette (floppy) drive, 19...
PC Basics Guide
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See turning off , 23 M microphone adjusting volume, 16 using, 15 modem connecting, 31 setting up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using, 6 wireless, 7 multi-channel speakers, 14 ...
See turning off , 23 M microphone adjusting volume, 16 using, 15 modem connecting, 31 setting up, 31 42 PC Basics Guide monitor changing resolution, 13 changing where desktop displays, 13 selecting, 13 mouse autoscroll feature, 8 buttons, 7 double-click, 7 left-handed, 8 optical, 6 panning feature, 8 pointer speed, adjusting, 8 scrolling, 7 using, 6 wireless, 7 multi-channel speakers, 14 ...
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... mode automatic, 5 manual, 4 Start button, 23 Start menu contents, 23 surface, using mouse on, 6 T television, viewing PC image on a TV, 13 turning off PC, 4 TV connecting, 13 TV-out, 13 cables, 13 disabling TV option, 13 U uninstalling software, 38 update Windows operating system...Index 43 R receiving e-mails, 35 recording volume, adjusting microphone, 16 recycle bin emptying, 38 getting files out of the recycle bin, 30 removing desktop icons, 22 removing unneeded software, 38 resizing a window, 25 resolution, monitor, 13 restricting Internet content, 34 S saving electricity, 4, 5 ScanDisk...
... mode automatic, 5 manual, 4 Start button, 23 Start menu contents, 23 surface, using mouse on, 6 T television, viewing PC image on a TV, 13 turning off PC, 4 TV connecting, 13 TV-out, 13 cables, 13 disabling TV option, 13 U uninstalling software, 38 update Windows operating system...Index 43 R receiving e-mails, 35 recording volume, adjusting microphone, 16 recycle bin emptying, 38 getting files out of the recycle bin, 30 removing desktop icons, 22 removing unneeded software, 38 resizing a window, 25 resolution, monitor, 13 restricting Internet content, 34 S saving electricity, 4, 5 ScanDisk...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Warranty and Support Guide
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... Help & Support Center on your desktop or go to: http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport 4 Chat online with a qualified support specialist to keep your problem. Click Start and then click Help and Support. PC Tune-up and Repair for tools to solve your PC running smoothly. For product information, ...) at http://subscription.support.hp.com Where to resolve software issues. User Support www.yahoo.com 3 Click Start, All Programs, PC Help and Tools. 3 Compaq Customer Care Web support. Don't Forget to the product(s) you need help: 1 Check the setup poster and the user documentation for...
... Help & Support Center on your desktop or go to: http://www.compaq.com/consumersupport 4 Chat online with a qualified support specialist to keep your problem. Click Start and then click Help and Support. PC Tune-up and Repair for tools to solve your PC running smoothly. For product information, ...) at http://subscription.support.hp.com Where to resolve software issues. User Support www.yahoo.com 3 Click Start, All Programs, PC Help and Tools. 3 Compaq Customer Care Web support. Don't Forget to the product(s) you need help: 1 Check the setup poster and the user documentation for...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Warranty and Support Guide
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...an external power source. PC is defective. Connect the monitor to repair it on the desktop or in the Organize software program, or in , and turn it . CAUTION: It is the simplest repair for your PC, including using the Compaq Application Recovery or Compaq System Recovery programs. You ...the previous version of the Windows Installer program used with programs, printers, or peripherals that use the Compaq Application Recovery program or the Compaq System Recovery program. The PC should also make changes to fix your country/region (115VAC/230VAC). To start . Repair options ...
...an external power source. PC is defective. Connect the monitor to repair it on the desktop or in the Organize software program, or in , and turn it . CAUTION: It is the simplest repair for your PC, including using the Compaq Application Recovery or Compaq System Recovery programs. You ...the previous version of the Windows Installer program used with programs, printers, or peripherals that use the Compaq Application Recovery program or the Compaq System Recovery program. The PC should also make changes to fix your country/region (115VAC/230VAC). To start . Repair options ...
Compaq Presario Desktop Products - Warranty and Support Guide
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... on the hard disk drive. WARNING: The Compaq System Recovery program will delete any data that you installed after purchase. If you created recovery discs, you see the desktop. Then, turn off . 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse.... If necessary, press and hold the On button until you may want to use the Compaq System Recovery program as a last resort...
... on the hard disk drive. WARNING: The Compaq System Recovery program will delete any data that you installed after purchase. If you created recovery discs, you see the desktop. Then, turn off . 2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the PC except the monitor, the keyboard, and the mouse.... If necessary, press and hold the On button until you may want to use the Compaq System Recovery program as a last resort...
PC Troubleshooting Guide
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... peripheral devices, and turn on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Compaq System Recovery. Then, turn off the PC. Be sure to back up any data files you created or programs that you see the desktop. Be sure to back up any data files you created or programs..., click Microsoft System Restore and follow those instructions. If necessary, press and hold the On button until you installed after purchase. Hard Disk Drive Space Compaq Presario desktop PCs with the Compaq logo appears, press the F10 key on the...
... peripheral devices, and turn on the taskbar, choose All Programs, choose PC Help & Tools, and then click Compaq System Recovery. Then, turn off the PC. Be sure to back up any data files you created or programs that you see the desktop. Be sure to back up any data files you created or programs..., click Microsoft System Restore and follow those instructions. If necessary, press and hold the On button until you installed after purchase. Hard Disk Drive Space Compaq Presario desktop PCs with the Compaq logo appears, press the F10 key on the...