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Changing Your Settings 7-1 Settings 7-2 Personalizing Your Settings 7-2 Favorites 7-3 Maintaining Your Favorites Listing 7-3 Chapter 8 Options and Accessories 8-1 Connecting a Printer 8-2 How Do I Connect a Printer 8-2 Printing 8-3 Using the Print Key 8-3 Connecting a Mouse 8-4 How Do I Connect a Mouse 8-4 Connecting External Speakers 8-5 How Do I Connect External Speakers 8-5 Chapter 9 Getting Help 9-1 Where Do I Find Help 9-2 MSN™Online Help 9-2 Compaq Help and Information 9-2 Warranty 9-3 CONTENTS vi HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
Changing Your Settings 7-1 Settings 7-2 Personalizing Your Settings 7-2 Favorites 7-3 Maintaining Your Favorites Listing 7-3 Chapter 8 Options and Accessories 8-1 Connecting a Printer 8-2 How Do I Connect a Printer 8-2 Printing 8-3 Using the Print Key 8-3 Connecting a Mouse 8-4 How Do I Connect a Mouse 8-4 Connecting External Speakers 8-5 How Do I Connect External Speakers 8-5 Chapter 9 Getting Help 9-1 Where Do I Find Help 9-2 MSN™Online Help 9-2 Compaq Help and Information 9-2 Warranty 9-3 CONTENTS vi HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
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Special Text Used in This Guide Some words appear in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Special Text Used in This Guide Text Conventions ➜ Keyboard key names appear in bold type: Back, Ctrl, Backspace, Tab. ➜ Keyboard keys that must be pressed at the same time to perform a task appear in bold type with a plus sign (+) between the key names...
Special Text Used in This Guide Some words appear in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Special Text Used in This Guide Text Conventions ➜ Keyboard key names appear in bold type: Back, Ctrl, Backspace, Tab. ➜ Keyboard keys that must be pressed at the same time to perform a task appear in bold type with a plus sign (+) between the key names...
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... equipment damage. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the Appliance: ➜ Never open the Home Internet Appliance enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components or options inside. ➜ Do not disable the 3-prong power cord. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5 Safety Tips Safe Use of Your Appliance To reduce the risk of electrical shock from either the electrical outlet or the...
... equipment damage. Treat it with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the Appliance: ➜ Never open the Home Internet Appliance enclosure. There are no user-serviceable components or options inside. ➜ Do not disable the 3-prong power cord. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-5 Safety Tips Safe Use of Your Appliance To reduce the risk of electrical shock from either the electrical outlet or the...
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... to use a grounding plug to re-install. Topics you move and need to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires. Read these materials carefully and then keep them handy for future reference: ➜ Quick Setup Poster: Easy instructions for your new Home Internet Appliance. Accessing the Compaq Web Page To access the Compaq Web page, press the b button on the Compaq Web page. Both provide important user information...
... to use a grounding plug to re-install. Topics you move and need to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires. Read these materials carefully and then keep them handy for future reference: ➜ Quick Setup Poster: Easy instructions for your new Home Internet Appliance. Accessing the Compaq Web Page To access the Compaq Web page, press the b button on the Compaq Web page. Both provide important user information...
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.... To access the batteries, locate the small door on the keyboard. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-3 Compaq suggests replacing these batteries every six months. Keyboard Batteries Tip Do not leave anything on the bottom of the keyboard. Depressed keys will drain the batteries. Your Home Internet Appliance at a Glance (continued) The wireless keyboard uses infrared transmission (like the remote control for your TV), so there must be a clear line of -Sight Connection The wireless keyboard uses two AA batteries...
.... To access the batteries, locate the small door on the keyboard. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED FEATURES 2-3 Compaq suggests replacing these batteries every six months. Keyboard Batteries Tip Do not leave anything on the bottom of the keyboard. Depressed keys will drain the batteries. Your Home Internet Appliance at a Glance (continued) The wireless keyboard uses infrared transmission (like the remote control for your TV), so there must be a clear line of -Sight Connection The wireless keyboard uses two AA batteries...
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... to financial sites and information. 2-8 FEATURES HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Transactions are safe, convenient, and can be made in the comfort of home-oriented, brand name retailers that you get your home. Connects to MSN™ Money Central™ which contains links to interesting entertainment sites. Internet Buttons (continued) Internet Button MSN Messenger™ Compaq News Shopping Retail/ Entertainment Financial Icon...
... to financial sites and information. 2-8 FEATURES HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Transactions are safe, convenient, and can be made in the comfort of home-oriented, brand name retailers that you get your home. Connects to MSN™ Money Central™ which contains links to interesting entertainment sites. Internet Buttons (continued) Internet Button MSN Messenger™ Compaq News Shopping Retail/ Entertainment Financial Icon...
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This chapter covers the following: ➜ Using my Home Internet Appliance ➜ Introducing the MSN Companion ➜ Registration for MSN Companion services HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED GETTING ONLINE 3-1 Getting 3 Online In This Chapter Introducing the MSN Companion, 3-2 MSN Companion Registration, 3-5 Once you've set up your Compaq Home Internet Appliance, you're ready to get online and experience the amazing new world known as the Internet.
This chapter covers the following: ➜ Using my Home Internet Appliance ➜ Introducing the MSN Companion ➜ Registration for MSN Companion services HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED GETTING ONLINE 3-1 Getting 3 Online In This Chapter Introducing the MSN Companion, 3-2 MSN Companion Registration, 3-5 Once you've set up your Compaq Home Internet Appliance, you're ready to get online and experience the amazing new world known as the Internet.
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..., please call 888-765-2411 now. Images of Web pages are for accessing the Internet. Introducing the MSN Companion When you first turn on your Appliance, the Welcome screen of the MSN Companion Tour is the MSN Companion? After you plug in the upperright corner of the screen. 3-2 GETTING ONLINE HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED More help is the screen that will vary.
..., please call 888-765-2411 now. Images of Web pages are for accessing the Internet. Introducing the MSN Companion When you first turn on your Appliance, the Welcome screen of the MSN Companion Tour is the MSN Companion? After you plug in the upperright corner of the screen. 3-2 GETTING ONLINE HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED More help is the screen that will vary.
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... or other means of a computer that is managed by Microsoft Network (MSN™). ➜ A Web browser is the hardware and software that allows you to the Web. To begin surfing, you are connected to use the terms Internet, Web, and World Wide Web (WWW) interchangeably. Computers on the devices that make up the Internet. Did you visit. Actually, the Web...
... or other means of a computer that is managed by Microsoft Network (MSN™). ➜ A Web browser is the hardware and software that allows you to the Web. To begin surfing, you are connected to use the terms Internet, Web, and World Wide Web (WWW) interchangeably. Computers on the devices that make up the Internet. Did you visit. Actually, the Web...
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... or commercial site or service Educational institution Government site or service Non-profit organization France United Kingdom (UK) Italy Germany Belgium Norway HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED E-MAIL 5-3 The @ symbol separates the two components. Identifier .net .com .cc .edu .gov .org .fr .uk .it .de .be : johndoe@compaq.net Type a period (.) to separate the server name from the identifier...
... or commercial site or service Educational institution Government site or service Non-profit organization France United Kingdom (UK) Italy Germany Belgium Norway HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED E-MAIL 5-3 The @ symbol separates the two components. Identifier .net .com .cc .edu .gov .org .fr .uk .it .de .be : johndoe@compaq.net Type a period (.) to separate the server name from the identifier...
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...-Use this setting to make the type size larger on Web pages. ➜ Sounds-Your Home Internet Appliance makes different sounds to change the size of the type on . Did you know when you need to intervene, and to prompt you wish. ➜ Volume-Control the sound volume by using the volume control on your keyboard. ➜ Time Zone-You can change your time zone if you leave your sound settings...
...-Use this setting to make the type size larger on Web pages. ➜ Sounds-Your Home Internet Appliance makes different sounds to change the size of the type on . Did you know when you need to intervene, and to prompt you wish. ➜ Volume-Control the sound volume by using the volume control on your keyboard. ➜ Time Zone-You can change your time zone if you leave your sound settings...
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Just click the b button on the keyboard to enhance the performance of your Home Internet Appliance. In the future, even more options will be offered HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8-1 You can purchase a number of options to access them. These options are available directly from Compaq over the Internet. 8 Options and Accessories In This Chapter Connecting a Printer, 8-2 Printing, 8-3 Connecting a Mouse, 8-4 Connecting External Speakers, 8-5 You can connect a printer, a scroll mouse, or external stereo speakers.
Just click the b button on the keyboard to enhance the performance of your Home Internet Appliance. In the future, even more options will be offered HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8-1 You can purchase a number of options to access them. These options are available directly from Compaq over the Internet. 8 Options and Accessories In This Chapter Connecting a Printer, 8-2 Printing, 8-3 Connecting a Mouse, 8-4 Connecting External Speakers, 8-5 You can connect a printer, a scroll mouse, or external stereo speakers.
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Plug the speaker cable into the speaker connector shown in speaker, the installation of external speakers allows you to adjust the speaker volume. Refer to the information that your Home Internet Appliance comes with the speakers to enjoy the many types of music found on the Web in stereo sound. Make sure that came with a built-in the graphic above. Connecting External Speakers How Do I Connect External Speakers? 1. Connecting External Speakers Although your port connector is seated properly. 2. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8-5
Plug the speaker cable into the speaker connector shown in speaker, the installation of external speakers allows you to adjust the speaker volume. Refer to the information that your Home Internet Appliance comes with the speakers to enjoy the many types of music found on the Web in stereo sound. Make sure that came with a built-in the graphic above. Connecting External Speakers How Do I Connect External Speakers? 1. Connecting External Speakers Although your port connector is seated properly. 2. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8-5
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... the MSN Help Center Web page to go for purchasing Appliance options and accessories ➜ Other exciting links to products, services, and information To access the Compaq Help and Information Web page, press the b button on the keyboard. 9-2 GETTING HELP HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Compaq Help and Information From the Compaq Help and Information Web page, you solve many basic troubleshooting issues. MSN•...
... the MSN Help Center Web page to go for purchasing Appliance options and accessories ➜ Other exciting links to products, services, and information To access the Compaq Help and Information Web page, press the b button on the keyboard. 9-2 GETTING HELP HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Compaq Help and Information From the Compaq Help and Information Web page, you solve many basic troubleshooting issues. MSN•...
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.... If you are installed correctly. • Move the keyboard closer to reset the unit. 9-4 GETTING HELP HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Troubleshooting Contacting Service and Support If you are still having trouble, try all Web site or URL address not found in the Certificate of -sight with the Appliance and no response Web site or URL address not typed in properly There is...
.... If you are installed correctly. • Move the keyboard closer to reset the unit. 9-4 GETTING HELP HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Troubleshooting Contacting Service and Support If you are still having trouble, try all Web site or URL address not found in the Certificate of -sight with the Appliance and no response Web site or URL address not typed in properly There is...
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..., changed telephone numbers or area codes? • Follow the instructions in the screen dial up troubleshooting guide. • Some Web sites contain photos and graphics that the Appliance is logged on the receiver. • Make sure that no one else is connected to the phone line. • Test your Appliance. Press Cancel and then Refresh to try connecting to heavy line traffic. Your Internet connection could...
..., changed telephone numbers or area codes? • Follow the instructions in the screen dial up troubleshooting guide. • Some Web sites contain photos and graphics that the Appliance is logged on the receiver. • Make sure that no one else is connected to the phone line. • Test your Appliance. Press Cancel and then Refresh to try connecting to heavy line traffic. Your Internet connection could...
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... support is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be notified that any interference received, including interference that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may cause undesired operation. APPENDIX-2 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED To identify this FCC declaration, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P.O. Cables Connections to this device must accept any changes...
... support is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be notified that any interference received, including interference that are not expressly approved by Compaq Computer Corporation may cause undesired operation. APPENDIX-2 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED To identify this FCC declaration, contact: Compaq Computer Corporation P.O. Cables Connections to this device must accept any changes...
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... company to one in which you may be used. U.S. Located on the bottom of the computer is approved for your calling area. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED APPENDIX-3 Upon request, you must provide this information to be certain of the number of devices you are indicated on the product label located on the bottom of the unit. In most...
... company to one in which you may be used. U.S. Located on the bottom of the computer is approved for your calling area. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED APPENDIX-3 Upon request, you must provide this information to be certain of the number of devices you are indicated on the product label located on the bottom of the unit. In most...
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The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device is less than 1.0 For the location of all the devices does not exceed 5. Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems (continued) combination of devices, subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of the authorized Canadian maintenance facility nearest you, call 1-800-263-5868 or contact: Compaq Canada, Inc. 45 Vogell Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P6 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED APPENDIX-7
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device is less than 1.0 For the location of all the devices does not exceed 5. Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems (continued) combination of devices, subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of the authorized Canadian maintenance facility nearest you, call 1-800-263-5868 or contact: Compaq Canada, Inc. 45 Vogell Road Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P6 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED APPENDIX-7
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... mouse 8-4 speakers 8-5 B Back Arrow 2-6 batteries 2-3 Better Business Bureau 6-4 browser 4-2, 4-7 buttons back 4-7 continue 3-3 go back 3-3 mail 4-7, 5-6 messenger 4-7 page options 4-7 Print 8-3 search the web 4-7 skip tour 3-3 start 4-7 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED I C cables A-2 Caution notices defined 1-3 Checkbox 3-4 Compaq Web site 1-8, 4-3 computer safety 1-7 setting up 2-2 Confirm Member Information ID 3-5 password 3-5 cursor problems 9-4 cyberspace 5-11 D Did you know ... notices defined 1-3 display indicator lights 2-11 indicator lights brightness/contrast control...
... mouse 8-4 speakers 8-5 B Back Arrow 2-6 batteries 2-3 Better Business Bureau 6-4 browser 4-2, 4-7 buttons back 4-7 continue 3-3 go back 3-3 mail 4-7, 5-6 messenger 4-7 page options 4-7 Print 8-3 search the web 4-7 skip tour 3-3 start 4-7 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED I C cables A-2 Caution notices defined 1-3 Checkbox 3-4 Compaq Web site 1-8, 4-3 computer safety 1-7 setting up 2-2 Confirm Member Information ID 3-5 password 3-5 cursor problems 9-4 cyberspace 5-11 D Did you know ... notices defined 1-3 display indicator lights 2-11 indicator lights brightness/contrast control...