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+ Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Who Should Read this Guide 1-2 Using Your Home Internet Appliance Getting Started Guide 1-2 Symbols Used in This Guide 1-3 Symbol Information Boxes 1-3 Special Text Used in This Guide 1-4 Text Conventions 1-4 Safety Tips 1-5 Safe Use of Your Appliance 1-5 The Safety and Comfort Guide 1-6 Caring for Your Home Internet Appliance 1-7 Appliance Care and Additional Safety Precautions . . . 1-7 Where Can I Find More Information 1-8 Accessing the Compaq Web Page 1-8 Home Internet Appliance-Getting Started CONTENTS i
+ Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Who Should Read this Guide 1-2 Using Your Home Internet Appliance Getting Started Guide 1-2 Symbols Used in This Guide 1-3 Symbol Information Boxes 1-3 Special Text Used in This Guide 1-4 Text Conventions 1-4 Safety Tips 1-5 Safe Use of Your Appliance 1-5 The Safety and Comfort Guide 1-6 Caring for Your Home Internet Appliance 1-7 Appliance Care and Additional Safety Precautions . . . 1-7 Where Can I Find More Information 1-8 Accessing the Compaq Web Page 1-8 Home Internet Appliance-Getting Started CONTENTS i
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... of the Keyboard 2-6 Internet Buttons 2-7 How Do I Use the Internet Buttons 2-7 The Push Pad 2-9 Using the Push Pad 2-9 Understanding the Display Controls 2-11 Appliance Indicator Lights 2-11 Contrast and Brightness 2-11 Chapter 3 Getting Online 3-1 Introducing the MSN Companion 3-2 What is the MSN Companion 3-2 Understanding the Toolbar 3-3 Buttons and Links 3-4 CONTENTS ii HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
... of the Keyboard 2-6 Internet Buttons 2-7 How Do I Use the Internet Buttons 2-7 The Push Pad 2-9 Using the Push Pad 2-9 Understanding the Display Controls 2-11 Appliance Indicator Lights 2-11 Contrast and Brightness 2-11 Chapter 3 Getting Online 3-1 Introducing the MSN Companion 3-2 What is the MSN Companion 3-2 Understanding the Toolbar 3-3 Buttons and Links 3-4 CONTENTS ii HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
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... 4 Welcome to the Internet 4-1 What is the Internet 4-2 What Is the Web 4-2 What Do I Need in Order to Surf the Web 4-2 Internet Addresses (URLs 4-3 What Is a URL 4-3 Screen Layout 4-4 Moving Around the Screen 4-4 Hyperlinks 4-5 What is a Hyperlink 4-5 What Does a Hyperlink Look Like 4-5 Start Page 4-6 What' s On the Start Page 4-6 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS iii
... 4 Welcome to the Internet 4-1 What is the Internet 4-2 What Is the Web 4-2 What Do I Need in Order to Surf the Web 4-2 Internet Addresses (URLs 4-3 What Is a URL 4-3 Screen Layout 4-4 Moving Around the Screen 4-4 Hyperlinks 4-5 What is a Hyperlink 4-5 What Does a Hyperlink Look Like 4-5 Start Page 4-6 What' s On the Start Page 4-6 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS iii
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... 5-6 E-mail Attachments 5-7 Sending a Link Attachment 5-7 Reading or Viewing an E-mail Attachment 5-7 Types of Attachments You Can Receive 5-8 Personalizing E-mail Messages 5-10 Electronic Body Language 5-10 Internet Etiquette 5-11 Rules of the Road 5-11 CONTENTS iv HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
... 5-6 E-mail Attachments 5-7 Sending a Link Attachment 5-7 Reading or Viewing an E-mail Attachment 5-7 Types of Attachments You Can Receive 5-8 Personalizing E-mail Messages 5-10 Electronic Body Language 5-10 Internet Etiquette 5-11 Rules of the Road 5-11 CONTENTS iv HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
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... 6-5 Tips for Safe Online Shopping 6-6 Shopping Safely on the Internet 6-6 Let' s Go Shopping 6-7 Shopping Online-How Is It Done 6-7 Online Stores-What do they look like 6-7 Tab Links 6-8 Tables of Contents 6-8 Pictures and Colored Text 6-8 Search Boxes 6-9 Drop Down Selection Boxes 6-9 Shopping Practice 6-10 More Shopping Practice 6-13 CONTENTS v HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
... 6-5 Tips for Safe Online Shopping 6-6 Shopping Safely on the Internet 6-6 Let' s Go Shopping 6-7 Shopping Online-How Is It Done 6-7 Online Stores-What do they look like 6-7 Tab Links 6-8 Tables of Contents 6-8 Pictures and Colored Text 6-8 Search Boxes 6-9 Drop Down Selection Boxes 6-9 Shopping Practice 6-10 More Shopping Practice 6-13 CONTENTS v HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED
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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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Appendix Index Troubleshooting 9-4 Contacting Service and Support 9-4 Browser 9-4 Display 9-5 Keyboard 9-6 Internet 9-7 Printer 9-8 Power 9-9 Speakers 9-9 System 9-10 Legal Notice 9-11 Notice 9-11 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS vii
Appendix Index Troubleshooting 9-4 Contacting Service and Support 9-4 Browser 9-4 Display 9-5 Keyboard 9-6 Internet 9-7 Printer 9-8 Power 9-9 Speakers 9-9 System 9-10 Legal Notice 9-11 Notice 9-11 HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED CONTENTS vii
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... will get the information you need it, shop from the convenience of your Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Maintain your home, and keep informed about the community and the world. The Home Internet Appliance brings the convenience and utility of the Internet and of your new Home Internet Appliance! In fact, your fingertips. 1 Introduction In This Chapter Who Should Read this Guide...
... will get the information you need it, shop from the convenience of your Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Maintain your home, and keep informed about the community and the world. The Home Internet Appliance brings the convenience and utility of the Internet and of your new Home Internet Appliance! In fact, your fingertips. 1 Introduction In This Chapter Who Should Read this Guide...
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... and why it . Using Your Home Internet Appliance Getting Started Guide This easy-to-use guide helps you find the information you to see online Help. Graphics help you visualize the task and ... on a specific topic. This column also contains warnings and useful tips and tells you about your Home Internet Appliance, or you . The left column lists the most important topics. Detailed graphics may span both columns. 1-2 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Who Should Read this Guide? Who Should Read this Guide? The page layout allows you...
... and why it . Using Your Home Internet Appliance Getting Started Guide This easy-to-use guide helps you find the information you to see online Help. Graphics help you visualize the task and ... on a specific topic. This column also contains warnings and useful tips and tells you about your Home Internet Appliance, or you . The left column lists the most important topics. Detailed graphics may span both columns. 1-2 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Who Should Read this Guide? Who Should Read this Guide? The page layout allows you...
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... this guide to provide additional information and to protect you from injury and your Appliance easier and faster. Helpful hints make using Tip your Appliance from damage. See also ... Understanding the background or concept may help you know ... HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-3 Warning Failure to equipment, or loss of life. Did you solve...
... this guide to provide additional information and to protect you from injury and your Appliance easier and faster. Helpful hints make using Tip your Appliance from damage. See also ... Understanding the background or concept may help you know ... HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-3 Warning Failure to equipment, or loss of life. Did you solve...
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... addresses (URLs) appear in this guide or online Help. For more information on text conventions, see the Features chapter in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Special Text Used in This Guide Some words appear in bold text or capital letters throughout the guide. See also ...
... addresses (URLs) appear in this guide or online Help. For more information on text conventions, see the Features chapter in lowercase bold type: http://www.compaq.com. 1-4 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Special Text Used in This Guide Some words appear in bold text or capital letters throughout the guide. See also ...
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... (earthed) electrical outlet that nothing rests on the 3-prong plug is easily accessible at all times. ➜ When connecting a power cord to the Appliance: ➜ Never open the Home Internet Appliance enclosure. There may be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: ➜ Do not...
... (earthed) electrical outlet that nothing rests on the 3-prong plug is easily accessible at all times. ➜ When connecting a power cord to the Appliance: ➜ Never open the Home Internet Appliance enclosure. There may be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: ➜ Do not...
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... or fires. ➜ Using a surge protector to all optional external peripherals, such as a printer, mouse, or speakers. 1-6 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Safety Tips (continued) See also ... The Safety and Comfort Guide The Safety and Comfort Guide includes information on: ➜...Setting up your use area for maximum comfort. ➜ Using good posture, hand position, and health habits while using your Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or before touching an uninsulated modem cable, jack, or...
... or fires. ➜ Using a surge protector to all optional external peripherals, such as a printer, mouse, or speakers. 1-6 INTRODUCTION HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED Safety Tips (continued) See also ... The Safety and Comfort Guide The Safety and Comfort Guide includes information on: ➜...Setting up your use area for maximum comfort. ➜ Using good posture, hand position, and health habits while using your Home Internet Appliance. ➜ Always disconnect the modem cable before opening the equipment enclosure or before touching an uninsulated modem cable, jack, or...
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... be knocked over or pulled to the floor by dangling cords. Be sure the Appliance is maintained. ➜ Position the Appliance away from electrical outlets. Caring for Your Home Internet Appliance Because your Home Internet Appliance can be used in practically any room in the house, keep in a location ... in a comfortable, relaxed position. Be sure the keyboard has a direct line of sight to clean your Home Internet Appliance with household detergents. ➜ Operate your Home Internet Appliance on a stable surface. ➜ Leave at least three inches of space on any part of your...
... be knocked over or pulled to the floor by dangling cords. Be sure the Appliance is maintained. ➜ Position the Appliance away from electrical outlets. Caring for Your Home Internet Appliance Because your Home Internet Appliance can be used in practically any room in the house, keep in a location ... in a comfortable, relaxed position. Be sure the keyboard has a direct line of sight to clean your Home Internet Appliance with household detergents. ➜ Operate your Home Internet Appliance on a stable surface. ➜ Leave at least three inches of space on any part of your...
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... Home Internet Appliance for your maximum comfort while using your new Home Internet Appliance. Store the poster in the printed guides as well as your Home Internet Appliance and a handy reference if you can find on the Internet, click any of electricity to the Home Internet Appliance and to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires. Use the Getting Started guide as on the Compaq...
... Home Internet Appliance for your maximum comfort while using your new Home Internet Appliance. Store the poster in the printed guides as well as your Home Internet Appliance and a handy reference if you can find on the Internet, click any of electricity to the Home Internet Appliance and to prevent electrical shorts, shocks, or fires. Use the Getting Started guide as on the Compaq...
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Be sure to store the guide in a safe place! all peripherals-such as a printer or speakers. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-9
Be sure to store the guide in a safe place! all peripherals-such as a printer or speakers. HOME INTERNET APPLIANCE-GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION 1-9
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... Pad pointing device, Start Page, browser, and display controls. 2 Features In This Chapter Your Home Internet Appliance at a Glance, 2-2 Keyboard Basics, 2-4 Internet Buttons, 2-7 The Push Pad, 2-9 Understanding the Display Controls, 2-11 The Quick Setup Poster that comes with your Appliance, and it is a visual guide to setting up , and preparing to use it up your...
... Pad pointing device, Start Page, browser, and display controls. 2 Features In This Chapter Your Home Internet Appliance at a Glance, 2-2 Keyboard Basics, 2-4 Internet Buttons, 2-7 The Push Pad, 2-9 Understanding the Display Controls, 2-11 The Quick Setup Poster that comes with your Appliance, and it is a visual guide to setting up , and preparing to use it up your...